Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 27, 2023; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Meeting allowed for virtual attendance via ZOOM
Approved as Submitted December 11, 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 5:30 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 new police officer Samuel Hopkins. a. Tonya Dowse and Heather Dodds, Siskiyou Economic Development Council – Review of history with the City of Mt. Shasta, update on Discover Siskiyou tourism program.
4. Public Comment:
David Ream – Three minutes of silence.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Report on closed session. Comments regarding noise study, review of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District meetings with County officials. Update on McCloud Avenue parking issues, Councilmember compensation research.
John Stackfleth, Mayor Pro Tem – Review of recent Collier Interpretive and Information Center board meeting.
6. Committee Updates: No updates.
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 27, 2023
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: November 23, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Second Reading and adoption of CCO-23-11, Amendment to Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.20 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
c. Resolution CCR-23-31, Certification of the November 7, 2023 Special Election MOTION TO APPROVE: Stackfleth
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Council Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk – Review of selection process. Opened the floor for nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Stearns nominated Councilmember Stackfleth. No further nominations.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF MAYOR: Stearns SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Roll call vote to appoint Councilmember Stackfleth to the position of Mayor:
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Stackfleth took his seat at the dais and opened the floor for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Clure nominated Councilmember Redmond. There were no further nominations.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE POSTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Stackfleth SECOND: Clure
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Roll call vote to appoint Councilmember Redmond to the position of Mayor Pro Tem:
AYES: Redmond, Stackfleth, Clure, Collings
NOES: Stearns
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Reports on Outside Meetings: None
City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 27, 2023
10. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through n. Items added: Discussion and Possible Action: Donation to the Colliers Interpretive and Information Center; Setting a Date for the City Council Goals Workshop 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:
m. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
n. Amendment to the Municipal Code: Camping Ordinance - TBD
11. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk