Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 28, 2022; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Meeting allowed for virtual attendance via ZOOM
Approved as Submitted April 11, 2022
“Our mission is to maintain the character of our “small town” community while striking an appropriate balance between economic development and preservation of our quality of life. We help create a dynamic and vital City by providing quality, cost-effective municipal services and by forming partnerships with residents and organizations in the constant pursuit of excellence.”
STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute: At the hour of 5:31 p.m. Mayor Jeffrey Collings called the meeting to order and led the audience in the flag salute.
2. Roll Call:
Council Members Present: Redmond, Stearns, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings Council Members Absent: None
3. Special Presentations:
Mayor Collings read the Proclamation endorsing April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month–as well as April 2-8th, 2022 as Week of the Young Child
4. Public Comment:
Paul Beck – Comments regarding Planning Commission meeting comments, concerns about high fire danger.
Karen Pautz, First Five Siskiyou – Comments regarding child abuse prevention, resources offered for families.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding Pacific Power wildfire mitigation projects, current and upcoming contract renewals, discussions with new Crystal Geyser building owners, Stormwater Utility Rate Study proposal received.
Clarifying questions from Council.
6. Committee Updates:
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Brief report on committee actions.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
7. Consent Agenda:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved the following Consent Agenda items. All Resolutions and Ordinances on this City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 28, 2022
agenda, or added hereto, shall be introduced or adopted, as applicable, by title only, and the full reading thereof is hereby waived.
a. Approval of Minutes: February 28, 2022 Regular and Special City Council Meetings, March 4, 2022 Special City Council Meeting
b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 2/28, 3/9, and 3/15/2022; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 2/20/2022
c. Committee Minutes: Beautification Committee November 10, 2021 and February 23, 2022; Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee January 26, 2022; Planning Commission 2/15/2022
d. Police Department Report February 2022
e. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance CCO-22-02, An Ordinance of The City of Mt. Shasta Adding Chapter 7.70 To The Municipal Code Regulating Abandoned And Distressed Real Property
f. Letter of Support for Mountain Runners Annual 4th of July Walk/Run g. Approval of CCR-22-XX Approving Section 706 of the Mt. Shasta Police Department Policy Manual
h. Renewal of Mutual Aid Contract with Siskiyou County for Roadway Repairs i. Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Weed for Fire Protection j. Monthly Investment Report February 2022
Councilmember Stearns requested the removal of item 7g for discussion during item number 10. He additionally requested a correction to the Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee minutes.
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS a-f, h-j as amended: Stearns
SECOND: Stackfleth
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearing: Extension of Urgency Ordinance CCO-22-01, Short Term Rental Moratorium Teresa Spade, City Planner – Review of staff report, purpose of the moratorium and the recommended extension.
Public Hearing Open: 5:55 p.m.
Sandra Haugen – Comments in opposition to moratorium. Concerns about short-term rental regulation.
Jessie Zappfe – Comments agreeing with previous commenter, in opposition to moratorium. Concerns about short-term rental regulation.
Gigi Ryan – Comments opposed to moratorium and concern about regulations on short-term rentals.
Eric Olsen – Comments in opposition to moratorium, concerns with short-term rental regulation in certain zones. Comments regarding inequality between City and County.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:08 p.m.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve extension to Urgency Ordinance CCO-22-01, An Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mt Shasta, extending a moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental business licenses within city limits pending further study and adoption of final regulatory standards. The extension would be for an additional period of ten months and fifteen days, with an expiration date of February 15, 2023.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stearns
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Public Hearing: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance Teresa Spade, City Planner – Review of staff report, proposed ordinance to streamline permitting for electric vehicle charging systems. Review of appeal section of proposed ordinance.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Public Hearing Open: 6:22 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:24 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of the Ordinance of the City of Mt Shasta adding Chapter 15.56 to the Municipal Code regulating the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations by title only, and moving it to a second reading.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stearns
SECOND: Stackfleth
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. First Reading of CCO-22-XX, Adding Chapter 2.80 to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Regarding Police Acquisition and Use of “Military Equipment” and
7g: Approval of CCR-22-07, Approving Section 706 of the Mt. Shasta Police Department Policy Manual Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Review of staff report, process of acquisition of military equipment and governing body approval. Review of policy and annual reporting.
Clarifying questions from Council and Council discussion with staff.
Betty Kreeger – Comments expressing concern about the clarity of the ordinance and the militarization of the police department.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of CCR-22-07, Approving Section 706 of the Mt. Shasta Police Department Policy Manual
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings
NOES: Stearns
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of Ordinance CCO-22-XX Adding Chapter 2.80 to the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code Regarding Police Acquisition and Use Of “Military Equipment” by title only, and moving it to a second reading.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings
NOES: Stearns
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Break: 7:03 p.m. – 7:08 p.m.
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11. First Reading of CCO-22-XX, Opting-in to the Siskiyou County Integrated Solid Waste Management -Regional Agency’s Edible Food Recovery Ordinance
Muriel Terrell, Finance Director – Review of proposed ordinance, purpose of edible food recovery and need for opt-in to County’s ordinance.
No public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of Ordinance CCO-22-XX, An Ordinance of the City Of Mt. Shasta Opting In To The Siskiyou County Integrated Solid Waste Management Regional Agency’s Edible Food Recovery Ordinance by title only, and moving it to a second reading.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stearns
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Water Rate Study Update
Muriel Terrell, Finance Director – Review of staff report, proposed increase in water rate structure, prop 218 process. Recommended approval of resolution and initiation of the 218 process.
Councilmember Stackfleth and Mayor Pro Tem Clure reviewed the process of the Water Rate Study ad hoc committee and recommended approval.
No public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt Resolution CCR-22-08 adopting the Water Utility Rate Study Update, and authorizing staff to initiate the Proposition 218 Public Notice of Proposed Water Rate Changes.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Clure
SECOND: Stackfleth
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Discussion and Possible Action: Response to the Beautification Committee Letter Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review informational report provided to Council including options for Parker Plaza maintenance, cost of trash can replacement, utilization of camera surveillance for vandalism mitigation, and graffiti removal.
Nancy Van Susteren, Beautification Committee Representative – Comments regarding graffiti removal, broken trash cans. Provided Council with a handout that included suggestions for trash can replacement, recycling containers, and dog waste stations.
Johanna Altorfer – In support of utilizing cameras for vandalism mitigation.
Staff addressed potential options for camera utilization.
Betty Kreeger – In support of cameras to reduce smoking in the downtown district.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: No action, informational item only.
14. Reports Re: Outside Meetings: None
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15. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed Items a through j. Items added to future agendas: Consider funding for Beautification Committee Requests; City-Wide Cleanup Weekend; Amendment to Militarization Equipment Use a. City Council/Planning Commission Joint Workshop – 4/19/2022 b. CDBG Program Guidelines Coronavirus Relief Funds Subsistence Payments – 4/11/2022 c. Discussion and possible action related to a solar storage project – 4/11/2022 d. Approval of Contract with the Humane Society – 4/2022 e. Shadow Mountain Trailer Park and Lake Siskiyou Mutual Water Company Sewer Connections – TBD f. General Plan Workshops – TBD
g. Presentation from Lance Holman, Holman Capital Corporation – TBD h. Discussion and Possible Action: Annexation of the Orchard and Crystal Geyser Properties – TBD i. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta – TBD
j. Consideration of easement for trailhead proposed by Mt. Shasta Trail Association - TBD
16. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk