Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 24, 2023; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Meeting allowed for virtual attendance via ZOOM
Approved as Submitted May 8, 2023
“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 Clure called the meeting to order and led the audience in the flag salute.
2. Roll Call:
Council Members Present: Clure, Collings, Stearns, Redmond, Stackfleth Council Members Absent: None
3. Special Presentations:
a. Kerry Molz, Cal Tranz: Review of I-5 Reconstruction Project
4. Public Comment:
David Ream – Comments regarding previous Council meetings, first amendment rights, service dogs, agenda language.
Tracy Costello – Comments regarding potholes, electric cars, road maintenance, gas tax.
Johanna Altorfer – Comments regarding future I-5 construction noise, suggestions for buffer.
Michael Williams – Comments regarding sidewalks and road treatments to support pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Update on Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District project and meeting with the County. Update on receivership process and the old hospital. Comments regarding the draft Housing Element process, November election, and Golden Eagle project appeal.
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Review of police and fire chief’s meeting topics, comments regarding award of Prop 64 grant.
Tessa Clure, Mayor – Comments regarding fuel reduction project at the Roseburg property, police presence in town, and League of Local Agencies meeting.
Clarifying questions from Council.
6. Committee Updates: None
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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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: April 3, 2023 Continued and Special Meeting, April 10, 2023 Special and Regular City Council Meetings
b. Committee Minutes: Beautification Committee March 15, 2023 c. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 4/11, 4/18, and 4/19/2023; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 4/2/2023
d. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance CCO-23-03, an Amendment to Ordinance 18.91:
Cannabis Industry Land Use
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stearns, Collings, Stackfleth, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearing: First Reading of Ordinance CCO-23-XX, Chapter 19.03 of the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code, Parklet Dining
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of proposed ordinance, history of parklets in the City, proposed construction requirements, sidewalk clearance, regulations.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Public Hearing Open: 6:22 p.m.
David Ream – Comments regarding terminology in the draft ordinance, expressing concern regarding various aspects of the proposed ordinance.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:26 p.m.
Clarifying questions from Council and discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Continue the item to the May 8th City Council meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stearns, Collings, Stackfleth, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Staff Report: Sidewalk Program
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Review of suggested sidewalk program and ordinance changes.
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding State law and the City Municipal Code.
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Continued review of suggested changes, noticing and appeal process.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Peggy Risch – Comments regarding the proposed timelines, concern regarding financial burden on residents.
Johanna Altorfer – Comments regarding the timeline, snow, penalties, cost of repair, notification process, fees.
Vicki Gold – Comments expressing concern regarding penalties; suggested alternatives.
Council and staff discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Staff directed by Council.
10. Reports Re: Outside Meetings: None
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11. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through g. Items added: Ballot measures, garbage ordinance amendment.
a. 2023/2024 Budget – 5/8/2023
b. Authorization for a Seventh Police Officer Position – 5/8/23 c. Housing Element – 5/22/2023
d. Vacation of Field Street – TBD
e. Discussion and Possible Action: McCloud Avenue Parking Prohibition – TBD f. Sidewalk Ordinance - TBD
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
g. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
12. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk