Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 11, 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 25, 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 5:32 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:
Gary German of the Audubon Society gave a presentation on the Annual Invasive Weed Pull Event.
4. Public Comment:
Nion Sheppard – Comments regarding Planning Commission resignation, in opposition to military equipment and in support of social workers.
5. Council and Staff Comments: None
6. Committee Updates:
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk – Review of committee vacancies and information on how to apply.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
7. Consent Agenda:
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved the following Consent Agenda items. All Resolutions and Ordinances on this 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: March 28, 2022 Regular and Special City Council Meetings b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 3/23/2022; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 3/20/2022
c. Committee Minutes: Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee February 23, 2022 Regular City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2022
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d. Second Reading and Adoption of CCO-22-03, an Ordinance of the City of Mt Shasta adding Chapter 15.56 to the Municipal Code regulating the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations
e. Second Reading and Adoption of CCO-22-XX, Adding Chapter 2.80 to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Regarding Police Acquisition and Use of “Military Equipment” f. Second Reading and Adoption of CCO-22-04, 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
g. Allocation of funds for requested Beautification Committee projects and activities, Budget Adjustment 2021/22-02
h. Police Department Monthly Report March 2022
Councilmember Stackfleth requested the removal of item e for discussion.
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS a-d, f-h: Stearns
SECOND: Stackfleth
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Appointment of Planning Commissioner
Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk – Review of staff report, vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Council interview of two Planning Commission applicants, Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Appoint Von Boyenger to the Planning Commission for a term ending January 31, 2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. 2022 Fireworks Ban in the City
Johnathan Duncan, Fire Chief – Staff report regarding fireworks ban, comments regarding drought and precipitation forecast. Comments in support of the professional fireworks show.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Tom Haistings, Mt. Shasta Community Fireworks – Comments in agreement with the local ban, concerns with wording in the notice.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Johanna Altorfer – Comments in support of fireworks ban, in support of local siren.
Peggy Risch – Comments in support of ban of fireworks, suggestion to let tourists know about the ban.
COUNCIL ACTION: No action, report only.
10. Approval of Program Guidelines for the Siskiyou County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subsistence Payments for the COVID-19 CV-2 and CV-3 allocations Muriel Terrell, Finance Director – Review of guidelines, CDBG program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the program guidelines for the Siskiyou County CDBG subsistence payments.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stearns
City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2022
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. 2022 Drought Policy
Muriel Terrell, Finance Director – Review of staff report, spring output, water shortage. Reviewed recommended amendment to the proposed resolution.
Johanna Altorfer – Question regarding policy and water usage.
Council questions and discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Amend the resolution to change the effective date to May 1, 2022, and to strike the word ‘major’, and to approve CCR-22-09 as amended.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Discussion and Possible Action: Policy to Allow for Short-Term Rental Transfers During Moratorium Teresa Spade, City Planner – Review of short-term rental moratorium and proposed policy to allow for transfers related to property sales during the moratorium.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Peggy Risch – Comments pertaining to existing short-term rentals and concern about the past process and process moving forward.
Von Boyenger – Questions about revocation in the case of issues.
Teresa Spade, City Planner – Review of short-term rentals as a home occupation and the need for use permits.
Comments regarding draft short-term rental ordinance.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve and express support for the policy memorandum as presented.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Recess: 6:57 p.m. – 7:02 p.m.
13. Green Waste Cleanup Day
Muriel Terrell – Review of report and staff efforts to schedule a date and location for a green waste cleanup day.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Johanna Altorfer – Comments regarding community involvement in the project.
COUNCIL ACTION: No action, informational item only.
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7e (From Consent Agenda). Second Reading and Adoption of CCO-22-XX, Adding Chapter 2.80 to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Regarding Police Acquisition and Use of “Military Equipment” John Stackfleth, Councilmember – Review of proposed amendment to the ordinance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Add proposed language to the draft ordinance and bring the item back for a first reading at the next City Council meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stearns
SECOND: Stackfleth
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Stearns, Clure, Collings
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Reports Re: Outside Meetings: None
15. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed Items a through k with no additions. a. City Council/Planning Commission Joint Workshop – 4/19/2022 b. Approval of Contract with the Humane Society – TBD
c. 2022/2023 Budget – 5/2022
d. Proposition 218 Hearing for Water Rates – 5/23/2022
e. Short-Term Rental Ordinance - TBD
f. Military Equipment Use Ordinance Amendment – TBD
g. Consolidation of 2022 Election – 5/2022
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
h. General Plan Workshops
i. Discussion and Possible Action: Annexation of the Orchard and Crystal Geyser Properties j. Consideration of easement for trailhead proposed by Mt. Shasta Trail Association k. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
16. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk