“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 municipalservices and by forming partnerships with residents and organizations in the constant pursuit of excellence.”
Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call
3. Special Presentations:
a. Siskiyou Economic Development Council
4. Public Comment:
This time is set aside for citizens to address the City Council on matters listed on the Consent Agenda as well as other items not included on the Regular Agenda. If your comments concern an agenda item noted on the regular agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.
Each speaker is allocated three (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not cede their time. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City. Council discussion or action cannot be taken on items not listed on the agenda other than to receive comments. If you have documents to present to members of Council, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies to the Deputy City Clerk. Email Comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office ([email protected]). Items received no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting. These items will NOT be read into the record.
5. Council and Staff Comments
a. Report on Closed Session
6. Committee Updates:
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
This meeting will be presented in a hybrid format and can be attended in two ways:
In-Person at the Mt. Shasta City Park Upper Lodge, 1315 Nixon Rd. Mt. Shasta, CA OR
Online at the following link:
MountShasta.22Ave.tv
For the safety of our staff, the council, and public, we are no longer allowing members of the audience to carry large bags, backpacks, or other items outside of small personal items such as purses or satchels. Only service animals are allowed inside council chambers; nonservice pets are not allowed under any circumstances. Violators will be asked to remove the bag and/or animal, and refusal to do so will be cause for removal from the meeting.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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: November 23, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Second Reading and adoption of CCO-23-XX, Amendment to Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
c. Resolution CCR-23-XX, Certification of the November 7, 2023 Special Election
Background: In compliance with the City of Mt. Shasta Municipal Code, members of City Council shall select a member of the Mt. Shasta City Council to serve as Mayor and a member of the Mt. Shasta City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, both for a 12-month period beginning immediately upon selection.
Report By: Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests that the City Council select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2024.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
9. Reports Re: Outside Meetings: None
10. Future Agenda Items and Meetings (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
a. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Friends of the Library for Library Operations – TBD
b. Discussion and Possible Action: Setting Term Limits for Council Members – TBD c. Discussion and Possible Action: Attracting City Council Candidates (Compensation and Benefits) - TBD
d. Discussion and Possible Action: McCloud Avenue Parking Prohibition – TBD e. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Active Transportation Committee – TBD f. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD g. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance – TBD
h. Adoption of the Housing Element – TBD
i. Wildfire Prevention Messaging – TBD
j. Stormwater Drainage Prop 218 Process – TBD
k. Snowplowing Operations/Creation of a District – TBD
l. Sidewalk Snow Removal in the Downtown District - TBD Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
l. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
m. Amendment to the Municipal Code: Camping Ordinance - TBD Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting November 27, 2023 2 4-25
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11. Adjourn
I, Kathryn Joyce, declare under penalty of perjury that this agenda has been posted at least 72 hours in advance at the Mt.
Shasta City Hall, 305 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA, in the glass case and on the City website at www.mtshastaca.gov.
Agendas and packets shall be made available at least 72 hours in advance of regular meetings and 24 hours in advance of special meetings on the City’s web site. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be made available on the City’s web site www.mtshastaca.gov.
Availability of Public Records: All public records related to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at City Hall located at 305 North Mt. Shasta Blvd.
The City of Mt. Shasta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 530-326-7516 or [email protected] as soon as possible.
Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
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Monday, November 13, 2023; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Meeting allowed for virtual attendance via ZOOM
“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 5:30 p.m. Mayor Clure called the meeting to order and led the audience in the flag salute.
2. Roll Call:
Council Members Present: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure Council Members Absent: None
3. Special Presentations:
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police - Introduction of Amber Hobbs, new dispatcher. a. Mayor Tessa Clure read a proclamation for Siskiyou First Five for early literacy. First Five representative Karen Pautz commented about the Read Across Siskiyou program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and requested that the City consider a contribution to the organization. b. Retired fire professional Pat Titus spoke about the importance of collaboration on fire prevention messaging to prevent catastrophic wildfire in the area around Everitt Memorial Highway where tree mortality is severe.
Clarifying questions from Council.
4. Public Comment:
Roslyn McCoy – Comments regarding the sound quality of the meeting, cost of the election, use of Transient Occupancy Tax.
Frances Mangels – Comments regarding election costs, infrastructure maintenance.
Simon Drummond – Comments regarding City website, City streets.
David Ream – Three minutes of silence.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding the Drainage Impact Fee report and future ballot measure, streets grant awarded to the City, receivership processes. Review of recent Board of Supervisors meeting and discussion regarding the formation of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, comments regarding development of The Landing. Comments regarding well transfer from One Shasta LLC. Comments regarding the City website.
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Comments regarding radar speed signs, recent task force activities.
Jeffrey Collings, Councilmember – Comments regarding finances; general fund vs. enterprise funds.
Tessa Clure, Mayor – Comments regarding social media posts.
John Stackfleth, Mayor Pro Tem – Comments regarding recent election.
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6. Committee Updates:
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee activities.
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: October 9, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 10/10, 10/11, 10/20, 11/2, and 11/6/2023: Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Periods Ending 10/1, 10/15, and 1/29/2023 c. Monthly Investment and Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2023 d. Police Department Monthly Report October 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Discussion and Possible Action: Modification to Snow Removal Operations on South Mt. Shasta Boulevard Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of request from business owners to alter snowplowing process.
Ken Kellogg, Public Works Director – Review of current plowing operations, downtown district establishment, cost of snow removal. Review of possible snow plowing alternatives for South Mt. Shasta Boulevard, estimated cost. Comments regarding the formation of an assessment district and a sidewalk clearing program. Review of cost to purchase a snowblower and the process of snow removal in other cities.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Brian Ellis – Comments regarding tourism and pedestrian safety.
Roslyn McCoy – Comments regarding equality in regard to clearing of business driveways.
Council discussion.
Staff directed to investigate the feasibility of forming one or more assessment districts.
9. First Reading of CCO-23-XX, Amendment to Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND
RECREATION AREAS
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Review of staff report, need to align the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code with the Recreation and Parks District code in order to allow for enforcement.
Clarifying questions from Council.
No public comment.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of CCO-23-XX, Amendments to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, by title only, and move it to a second reading and adoption.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
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AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Approval of Resolution CCR-23-30, Approving the Application for the CALFIRE California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant
Cory Burns, Fire Chief – Review of staff report, grant for fuel removal project and equipment.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Simon Drummond – Comments regarding equipment maintenance.
Clarifying questions from Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: approve CCR-23-30, a resolution of the City Council approving the application for the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant Program.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Adoption of the Raftellis Final Drainage Impact Fee Report Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of staff report, contract with Raftellis for Drainage Impact Fee report.
Review of methodology behind proposed increase, failing infrastructure. Review of 218 process and future ballot measure, bond process to cover cost of repairs.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Phil Dietrich – Comments regarding City infrastructure, concern about misinformation.
Simon Drummond – Comments regarding fees, opposed to flat rate.
Glenn Kauffman – Concern with proposal, comments regarding rainwater collection and permaculture.
Roslyn McCoy – Comments regarding City fee collection, in opposition to flat rate. Concern about retired residents.
Betty Kreeger – Comments in opposition to flat rate, comments regarding projects and deteriorating conditions.
Johanna Altorfer – Comments about specific projects, comments regarding reduction in development fees.
Council discussion and clarifying comments.
12. Discussion and Possible Action: Proposed Additional Chamber of Commerce Funding Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of agenda item, annual contribution, request for additional funding.
Roslyn McCoy – Questions about use of funds.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Chamber’s request of an increase of $15,000 for the months going forward through June 2024 from the General Fund of the City of Mt. Shasta.
MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Reports on Outside Meetings: None
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14. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through k. Items added: Prop 218 Drainage Fee process, collaborative fire prevention messaging, sidewalk snow removal in the downtown district a. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem – 11/27/2023
b. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Friends of the Library for Library Operations – TBD
c. Discussion and Possible Action: Healthcare Benefits for City Council Members d. Discussion and Possible Action: Setting Term Limits for Council Members - TBD e. Discussion and Possible Action: Increasing Council Compensation - TBD f. Amendment to the Municipal Code: Camping Ordinance - TBD g. Discussion and Possible Action: McCloud Avenue Parking Prohibition – TBD h. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Active Transportation Committee – TBD i. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD j. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance - TBD
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
k. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
15. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting November 27, 2023 7 City Council Agenda Item #7b
Staff Report
Meeting Date: November 27, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Gibson, Chief of Police
Subject: First Reading of CCO-23-XX, Amendment to Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council approve the second reading and adoption of CCO23-XX, Amendments to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, by title only.
Background & Summary:
At the October 9th 2023 City Council meeting, Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Mt. Shasta Parks and Recreation District. This MOU enables the City Police Department to enforce City Municipal Codes on District Property.
The proposed Municipal Code amendments will bring section 7.20 into alignment with the District code, and also includes additions such as the prohibition of nudity in the park. Council approved the first reading of the draft Ordinance during the regular City Council meeting of November 13, 2023.
Attachments:
Proposed Amendment to Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Regular
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ORDINANCE CCO-23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.20 OF THE MT. SHASTA
MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta does amend the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code Sections 7.20.030, 7.20.070, 7.20.110, 7.20.120, 7.20.130, 7.20.140, to read as follows:
Chapter 7.20.030
HOURS OF OPERATION
All parks and recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the City or the Mt. Shasta recreation and parks district ownership or lease-contract for use, shall be open to the public every day of the year from sunrise to sunset and no person shall be in a park except for those hours without prior written approval from the Administrator. The opening and closing hours for recreational areas shall be made available for public information.
Chapter 7.20.070
ANIMALS
No person shall:
(A) Leave, drive, entice, conduct, ride or otherwise bring any horse, mule, ass, cattle, goat, sheep, swine, or other animals or fowl of any kind in any park or recreation area without written permission from the Administrator;
(B) Permit, allow or suffer any domestic dog to enter upon or remain in any park or recreational area, unless such dog is confined in a vehicle or fastened to and restrained by a chain or leash not more than eight feet long;
(C) Hunt, chase, shoot, trap, throw missiles at, molest, disturb, snare, catch, injure or destroy any animal, bird or fish in any park or recreational area unless under the direction of a police officer of the City of Mt. Shasta; and
(D) Allow dogs in park areas when the City or the district board of directors feels that it is high public usage, when properly notified and posted. (Ord. CCO-15-05, 2015; Ord. CCO-11-05 § 18, 2011; Ord. 396 Art. III § 2, 1982)
(E) Allow his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to exhibit aggressive behavior, to bite or in any way molest or annoy park visitors. No person shall permit his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to bark continuously or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquility of the park.
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7.20.110
OVERNIGHT CAMPING
No person shall camp, lodge, sleep or tarry overnight in any park or recreation area without written permission from the Administrator. This section shall be applicable to camper-type trucks, camp-trailers and similar conveyances
7.20.120
POLLUTING WATER
No person in a park or recreational area shall:
(A) Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, swimming pool or other body of water any dirt, filth, substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters; (B) Swim, bathe or wade in water of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or other body of water, except that wading and swimming shall be permitted in pools provided for these purposes. (Ord.
CCO-15-05, 2015; Ord. CCO-11-05 § 18, 2011; Ord. 396 Art. III § 3, 1982) (C) No person shall allow a pet, including a service animal to swim or wade in the waters of the park.
7.20.130
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
(A) No alcoholic beverages of any sort may be sold within City parks or recreation areas without first obtaining the express written permission of the City or the Mt. Shasta recreation and parks district board of directors upon approval of the Mt. Shasta City Council and obtaining necessary permits from the State of California. Beverages must not be dispensed in glass containers, but in cans, or paper or plastic cups. No opening or possessing alcoholic beverages in an open container or consuming any alcoholic beverage in any area of the park, unless expressly designated by the park Administrator.
(B) No person shall remain or loiter about in any City park or recreation district area in a state of intoxication.
7.20.140
MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITED ACTS
No person in a park or recreational area shall:
(A) Take into, have brought or have in his possession, exhibit or set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, or other fireworks or explosives or inflammable materials, or discharge them or throw them into any such area from land or highway adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints;
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(B) Fire or carry any pellet gun, BB gun, handgun, rifle, cannon or other firearm, unless under the direction of a police officer of the City of Mt. Shasta or Siskiyou County Sheriff or an approved district representative, and shall act in accordance with State law; (C) Practice, carry on, conduct, or solicit for any trade, occupation, or profession, without the written permission of the Administrator;
(D) Use restrooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex; provided, that this shall not apply to children under seven years of age accompanied by their father, mother, guardian or custodian;
(E) Erect, construct, install, or post any structure, wire, pipe or sign of any kind whatsoever without prior written permission of the Administrator;
(F) No sound amplification system used for the amplification of music shall be permitted to be used in any park without the prior approval of the Administrator, who may deny approval if such use will unduly disturb users of, or neighbors to, the park. Permits will be issued only as a part of a permit being issued under this chapter. The permittee shall keep the sound level of such amplification system at a reasonable level to avoid disturbing other people using the park; (G) Claim exclusive use of, prevent the use by others of, nor reserve for use any park area without prior written permission of the Administrator;
(H) Violate the regulation that use of the individual fireplaces together with tables and benches follows generally the rule of “first come, first served,” with the exceptions that those units may be reserved by an authorized permit signed by the Administrator or his representative; (I) No person shall take part in or abet the playing of games involving batted, thrown or otherwise propelled objects of danger such as golf balls, baseballs, stones, arrows, javelins, or model airplanes, motorized or not, in any park or recreation area except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation. The use of golf clubs, bats or other similar objects, and playing of rough or competitively dangerous games such as football, soccer or baseball, is prohibited except in the fields or area provided therefor. (Ord. CCO-15-05, 2015; Ord. CCO-11-05 § 18, 2011; Ord. 396 Art. III § 1, 1982)
(J) No person shall be nude upon any city park or parks and recreation district property or any portion of private property that is visible from park property, including street, sidewalk, bike path, alley, parking lot, plaza, playground, pool, beach or adjacent waters or other places open to the public.
Exception- This section shall not apply to:
1. Children under the age of five (5) years
2. The exposure of a breast while breastfeeding a nursing child
3. Theatrical performances in a theater, concert hall or other similar establishment located on public property
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4. Nudity within a fully enclosed structure intended to allow brief nudity, such as a bathroom, locker room, dressing room or changing room
5. Any act that is expressly permitted by any law of the State of California.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta does further amend the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code by adding the following sections:
7.20.145
DRUG FREE ZONE
(A) All City Parks and parks administered by the City or the Mount Shasta Parks and Recreation District, including adjacent public parking lots and sidewalks, are declared as Drug Free Zones pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 11380.5, which sets for the enhanced penalties for specified offenses involving the possession or sale of controlled substances upon the grounds of the parks and playground.
(B) Smoking is prohibited, including cannabis related substances in all parks as set forth in Mount Shasta Municipal Code sections 6.20.
7.20.147
FIRES
(A) No person shall build, light, or maintain any open outdoor fire within the city park or park and recreation district area, except in those facilities or areas provided and so designated for that purpose. Exceptions to this requirement must be obtained in writing from the Mount Shasta Fire Department. Wood or other flammable materials are prohibited in bar-b-q pits or bar-b-q pedestals, briquettes only.
(B) All fires must have an adult in attendance. All bar-b-q pits or bar-b-q pedestals fires shall be fully extinguished before leaving unattended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta does further amend the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code by amending the following section:
7.20.180
VIOLATION-PENALTY
(A) Violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction, and shall follow penalties set forth in Chapter 1.03 MSMC.
(B) Except as otherwise provided, enforcement of this chapter is at the sole discretion of the City. Nothing in this chapter shall create a right of action in any person against the City or its agents to compel public enforcement of this chapter against private parties. (C) Nothing herein shall prevent a person who violates this chapter from, in the alternative, being charged with and convicted of a misdemeanor or felony under any other applicable provision of the California Penal Code or other local, County, State, or Federal law or regulation.
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The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta held on this November 27, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED:
ATTEST: CITY OF MT. SHASTA
______________________________ ______________________________ Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk Tessa Clure, Mayor
FORM APPROVED:
_____________________________
John Sullivan Kenny, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance CCO-23-XX was introduced, by title only, at a regular meeting of the Mt. Shasta City Council on the 13th day of November 2023, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council on November 27, 2023. ______________________________
Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: November 27, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Resolution Approving Certification of Election Results Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council Adopt Resolution CCR-23-XX with Exhibit “A”, Reciting The Facts Of The Speciall Election Held On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 And Accepting The Certified Canvass And Statement Of Results Of The Election From The Registrar Of Voters And Assigning Ordinance No. CCO-23-08 To Measure S Approved By The Voters Of The City Of Mt. Shasta.
Background & Summary:
Earlier in 2023 the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution CCR-23-17, calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in consolidation with Siskiyou County and placing Measure S, Increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax, on the ballot. On November 14, 2023, the Registrar of Voters certified the results of the election which are included as part of Resolution CCR-23-XX (Attachment “A”).
Attachments:
Resolution CCR-23-XX
Exhibit “A”, Reciting the Facts of the Special Election Held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Regular
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Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting November 27, 2023 14 RESOLUTION CCR-23-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AND ACCEPTING THE CERTIFIED
CANVASS AND STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF THE ELECTION
FROM THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
AND ASSIGNING ORDINANCE NO. CCO-23-08
TO MEASURE S APPROVED BY
THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta unanimously adopted Resolution CCR23-17 calling a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Election was given in time, form, and manner as provided by Law.
Voting precincts were properly established; election officers appointed, and in all respects the election was held and conducted, and votes were cast, received, canvassed, and the returns made and declared in time, form, and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for holding elections in general law cities; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, voters went to the polls to cast their ballots at the Consolidated Special Election to vote on Measure S, an ordinance increasing the City Transient Occupancy tax to 12%; and
WHEREAS, the Siskiyou County Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns of the election and certified the results to the City of Mt. Shasta; and
WHEREAS, the certified results from the Siskiyou County Registrar of voters are attached hereto as “Exhibit A”.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta:
1. That the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta approves and adopts Ordinance CCO-23- 08, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Amending Mt. Shasta Municipal Code Section 13.12.020, by title only, based on Measure S having been approved by the required number of voters of the City of Mt. Shasta at the November 7, 2023 Special Election.
2. That the Certified Canvass and Statement of Results of the General Election from the Registrar of Voters is accepted and is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 27th day of November 2023 by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED:
CITY OF MT. SHASTA
____________________________________
Tessa Clure, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF SISIOYOU COUNTS CLERK
TO RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF THE RETURNS
OF THE crry OF MT SHASTA SPECIAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTS OF SISKIYOU )
I, Laura Bynum, County Clerk of the County of Siskiyou, State of California, and ex-officio Registrar of Voters thereof, do hereby certify that, pursuant to Elections Code §15300, et seq., I did canvass the returns of the votes cast in the City of Mt Shasta, at the Consolidated Election held on November 7, 2023, and that the total number of ballots cast and the total number of votes cast for eachcandidate/Measure is shown on the attached Statement of the Vote, and that the totals as shown are full, true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and seal on November, *^' , 2023.
LAURA BYNUM, COUNTY CLERK
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Siskiyou County Clerk's Office
November 7, 2023 Consolidated Election
Certified Final Results
Precincts Reported: 3 of 3 (100.00%)
Voters Cast: 807 of 2,283 (35.35%)
MEASURE S (Vote for i)
Precincts Reported: 3 of 3 (100.00%)
Times Cast
Candidate ;
YESNO
Total Votes
Unresolved Write-ln
•Party:
Total
807 / 2,283
^otal
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121
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15.03% Majority Vote Required to Pass
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting November 27, 2023 24 Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting November 27, 2023 25 City Council Agenda Item #9
Staff Report
Meeting Date: November 28, 2022
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: City Council Selection of Mayor & Mayor Pro Tem Recommendation:
The Deputy City Clerk will open the floor for nominations for the position of Mayor followed by a vote. The chosen Mayor will then take over and open the floor for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem, followed by a vote.
Background & Summary:
In compliance with the City of Mt. Shasta Municipal Code, members of the City Council shall select a member of the Council to serve as Mayor and a member of the Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, both for a 12-month period beginning immediately upon selection. x Regular
Consent
Closed
Presentation
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