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Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call
3. Special Presentations: None
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
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, January 8, 2024, 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.
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 8, 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: December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable: 12/7, 12/11, 12/13, and 12/19/2023; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Periods Ending 11/26, 12/10, and 12/24/2023 c. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance CCO-24-XX Amending Municipal Code Section 10.44.070 (D)
d. Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim: Resolution CCR-24-XX
e. Police Department Report December 2023
Background: At the December 12, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting, County Supervisors voted 4 to 1 against partnering with the City on an EIFD for undisclosed reasons. The City Manager will review potential next steps for Council consideration.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Consider next steps for investing in development within the City of Mt Shasta now that the County has declined to partner on the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD).
Background: At the City Council meeting of December 11, 2023, the Council directed staff to bring back an Ordinance amendment increasing monthly salary from $220 per month to $300 per month.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Approve first reading of CCO-24-XX, an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.22.010, City Council Compensation, by title only, and move it to a second reading and adoption.
and Adoption of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
Background: This item is adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update with findings of CEQA Exemption and substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law, and direction of staff to submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final review and certification.
Report By: Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director
Recommended Council Action: Staff recommend City Council adopt the attached Resolution CCR-24-XX approving:
Environmental Review: Finding that the 2023-31 Housing Element update is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as Housing Element adoption will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Housing Element Update: Adoption of the proposed update to the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan with findings that it substantially complies with State Housing Element Law and submit to HCD for certification.
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 8, 2024
to Increase City Council Compensation
Background: At the December 11th City Council Meeting, staff was directed to bring back an item to discuss City Councilmember term limits as a future ballot measure. The ballot measure, if approved by a majority of voters, would limit the number of consecutive terms that Council Members may serve. Council will discuss the item and direct staff.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Direct staff regarding the development of a ballot measure for the November General Election setting term limits for City Councilmembers.
Performing an Environmental Assessment
Background: For several months, the City’s Downtown Ad Hoc Committee has been working toward the possibility of daylighting Castle Creek as well as the creation of a one-way couplet. Part of the project would require the creation of additional parking. A recent vacation of three parcels located North of East Castle Street between N. Mt. Shasta Boulevard and Chestnut Streets may offer the necessary parking.
Staff will discuss the parcels, and present options to the Council for discussion.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: The City Manager recommends paying the lease for three parcels for a period of six months while the City performs an environmental assessment on the three properties to determine the feasibility of future purchase.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
13. Reports Re: Outside Meetings: None
14. Future Agenda Items and Meetings (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
a. Special City Council Goal-Setting Workshop – 1/10/2024 b. Special Meeting to Appoint Planning Commissioners – 1/22/2024 c. Mid-Year Budget Review – 1/22/2024
d. Snowplowing Operations/Creation of a District – 1/22/2024 e. Sidewalk Snow Removal Fees in the Downtown District – 1/22/2024 f. Annual Military Equipment Use Report – 1/22/2024
g. Wildfire Prevention Messaging – 1/22/2024
h. Discussion and Possible Action: City Manager Salary – TBD i. Stormwater Drainage Prop 218 Process - TBD
j. Discussion and Possible Action: Hazard Trees/Hazardous Vegetation Policy - TBD k. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Friends of the Library for Library Operations – TBD
l. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Active Transportation Committee – TBD m. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD n. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance – TBD
o. Discussion and Possible Action: Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee Fiscal Review and Project Approval - TBD
p. Discussion and Possible Action: Beautification Committee Fiscal Review and Project Approval - TBD
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
q. Amendment to the Municipal Code: Camping Ordinance - TBD r. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 8, 2024
15. 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.