“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 Presentation: Tom Hesseldenz - Draft proposal for N. Mt Shasta Boulevard/Chestnut OneWays and the daylighting of Castle Creek
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 22, 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.
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Monday, January 22, 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: 1/3 and 1/16/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 1/7/2024
c. Monthly Investment Report
d. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance CCO-24-XX City Council Compensation
Background: The SEDC has provided support for the City and serves as our local lead agency for economic development. Their current MOU expires at the end of June 2024. The proposed MOU before Council will cover July 2024 through June 30th 2029. The annual rate outlined within the MOU for the City of Mt Shasta is $36,000 annually. This constitutes an increase of $6,000 over the annual rate covered under the current MOU.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Staff supports continuing our contractual relationship with SEDC by signing a new MOU covering the next five years.
Background: Each year the City staff performs a review of the mid-year budget picture and makes revisions to its projections for revenues and expenditures for the balance of the year. Staff will present the report for Council discussion.
Report By: Muriel Terrell, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests the City Council review the Mid-Year Budget Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX: A Resolution of the City of Mt.
Shasta Adopting a Revised Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
very high fire hazard severity zones.
Background: Chapter 7.60 of the Municipal Code has not been updated since 1995 and is very difficult to read as it is broken down by map grid coordinates. The proposed changes to this ordinance will add the areas identified by the California Fire Marshal and the Mt. Shasta Fire Chief as high fire danger areas. These areas will be denoted utilizing the Genasys (Formerly Zonehaven) Zones. This will allow for easy identification of the areas of high fire danger.
Report By: Robert Gibson, Chief of Police
Recommended Council Action: Approve the first reading of the Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 7.60.010, by title only, and move it to a second reading and adoption.
Downtown Parking District
Background: Currently, businesses within the downtown district pay a $12 annual fee to cover the cost Of snow removal and sidewalk clearing. The origin of this fee is unclear and hasn’t been increased since inception. The Mt Shasta City Council requested that staff determine the actual cost so they could consider recouping the City’s cost. Staff will present the information for Council discussion.
Report By: Ken Kellogg, Public Works Director
Recommended Council Action: Consider the information and associated costs and provide direction to staff on whether the City should be recovering snow removal costs downtown.
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Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 22, 2024
Background: At a Council meeting in November, Pat Titus, retired County OES, urged that Council adopt measures to better spread the word on wildfire prevention within the City of Mt Shasta. Staff will discuss actions taken and alternatives for future messaging.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Listen to staff conclusions and provide constructive criticism of the proposed approach to messaging issues related to wildfire prevention.
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. Annual Military Equipment Use Report – 2/12/2024
b. Discussion and Possible Action: City Manager Salary – TBD c. Stormwater Drainage Prop 218 Process - TBD
d. Discussion and Possible Action: Hazard Trees/Hazardous Vegetation Policy - TBD e. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Friends of the Library for Library Operations – TBD
f. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Active Transportation Committee – TBD g. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD h. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance – TBD
i. Discussion and Possible Action: Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee Fiscal Review and Project Approval - TBD
j. Discussion and Possible Action: Beautification Committee Fiscal Review and Project Approval - TBD
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
k. Amendment to the Municipal Code: Camping Ordinance - TBD l. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
m. Objective Design Standards Presentation/Discussion
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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.
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Monday, January 8, 2024; 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 Stackfleth called the meeting to order and led the audience in the flag salute.
2. Roll Call:
Council Members Present: Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure Council Members Absent: Redmond
3. Special Presentations: None
4. Public Comment: No public comment.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding the Friends of the Library contract, update on the 218 process, review of work to acquire a well, comments regarding the fire at the old hospital, comments regarding the officer involved shooting, work progress toward The Landing development.
Muriel Terrell, Finance Director – Comments regarding December budget numbers, working on the mid-year budget.
Tessa Clure, Councilmember – Thanks to the Fire Department for their work on the recent structure fire.
John Stackfleth, Mayor – Comments regarding the officer involved shooting.
Robert Gibson, Chief of Police – Comments regarding officer involved shooting.
John Stackfleth, Mayor – Comments regarding upcoming meeting, committee assignments.
6. Committee Updates: No Committee Updates
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: 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-24-01 Amending Municipal Code Section
10.44.070 (D)
d. Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission Local Transportation Fund Transportation Claim: Resolution CCR-24-01
e. Police Department Report December 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE: Clure
SECOND: Collings
AYES: Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Redmond
ABSTAIN: None
8. Discussion and Possible Action: Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Update Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of the Board of Supervisors meeting, vote against participating in an EIFD with the City. Review of why and EIFD is beneficial, review of options moving forward.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Laurel Harkness – Comments regarding the proposed EIFD, The Landing, and grant funding. Comments regarding revenue bonds, debt financing and management policy.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve reinstating the City’s interest in moving forward with the EIFD process as demonstrated by the City Manager.
MOTION: Clure
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Stearns
NOES: Collings
ABSENT: Redmond
ABSTAIN: None
9. First Reading of Ordinance CCO-24-XX, City Council Compensation Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of item, legislation allowing for increased compensation amount.
Glenn Kauffman – Comments regarding the City Council’s protocols, time requirements for being a Council Member.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of the proposed Ordinance, an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2.22.010, City Council Compensation, by title only, and moving it to a second reading.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Stearns
NOES: Collings
ABSENT: Redmond
ABSTAIN: None
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Recess: 6:25 p.m. – 6:31 p.m.
10. Public Hearing: Recommended Findings of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption and Adoption of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director – Review of staff report, Housing Element update, future Municipal Code amendments, work completed by the Planning Commission. Review of City’s response to comments and Housing Element revision summary.
Clarifying questions and comments from Council.
Public Hearing Open: 6:46 p.m.
Patricia – Comments regarding real estate investors and rent increases, concern about elder abuse.
Glenn Kauffman – Comments regarding City Council protocols and ethics, expressed concern about the preservation of the character of the City.
Beverly Harlan – Comments regarding CEQA, objective design standards, design authority and review.
Peggy Risch – Comments expressing opposition to ministerial review and decisions made by the Planning Department. Comments in support of the development of design standards.
Vicki Gold – Comments regarding CEQA, in support of postponing the item.
Lisa Diane – Comments agreeing with other commentors.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:05 p.m.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt Resolution CCR-24-02 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.
MOTION: Clure
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: Redmond
ABSTAIN: None
11. Discussion and Possible Action: Ballot Measures to Set Term Limits for Council Members, and to Increase City Council Compensation
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of report.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Peggy Risch – Comments regarding ballot measures, questions about upcoming Council term expirations.
Roslyn McCoy – Questions about term limits.
Council discussion, decision to continue the item indefinitely.
COUNCIL ACTION: No action taken.
Recess: 7:45 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
12. Discussion and Possible Action: Temporary Acquisition of Three Properties for the Purpose of Performing an Environmental Assessment
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of item, ad hoc committee discussions. Review of vacant parcels, options for possible acquisition.
Clarifying questions from Council.
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Tom Hesseldenz – Review of project information, need to mitigate potential parking issues if project moves forward. Comments regarding lease to allow time to have environmental study and appraisal done. Review of process moving forward.
Council discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize staff to engage with other parties for the purpose of leasing three lots set forth on page 202 of the agenda packet, at a rate of $2,250 per month, and with the further possibility of obtaining the option to purchase the properties and to encourage staff to act forthwith.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: Redmond
ABSTAIN: None
13. Reports on Outside Meetings: None
14. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through r.
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
15. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 8 City Council Agenda Item #7b
Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 22, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Muriel Howarth Terrell, Finance Director
Subject: Approval of Warrants and Payroll
Recommendation:
Staff requests the Mayor and City Council Approve warrants paid including payroll benefits and withholding, and payroll distribution, in the amount of $916,591.15.
Background & Summary:
Approval of Check Numbers 51754-51845 $ 753,038.76
Total Payroll Distribution $ 92,886.21
Total EFTPS – CalPERS, Nationwide $ 28,595.59
Total Payroll EFTPS Taxes $ 42,070.59
$ 916,591.15
Financial Impact:
Expenditures are consistent with the Budget that the City Council has adopted.
Attachments:
1.) Check Registers – 1/3/24, 1/16/24
2.) ACH Payroll Distribution – 1/11/24
3.) EFTPS Reports – 1/11/24
Regular
x Consent
Closed
Presentation
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 22, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Muriel Howarth Terrell, Director of Finance
Subject: Revenue Status Update, Monthly Investment and Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2023
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council review the provided information regarding the City’s revenue and investments.
Background & Summary:
Revenues:
Revenue for this report has been updated to recognize the collections for July 2023 through December 2023.
Property Tax Revenue:
The City has received $427,993 in property tax for the current fiscal year. This represents the December payment and a small amount of delinquent payments. The amount is $29,000 more than the prior year.
Sales Tax Revenue:
The City has received $611,245 through December 31, 2023 in sales tax for fiscal year 2023- 2024 for July- October, 2023. This is $1,300 more than the prior year.
Transient Occupancy Tax:
The city has received $559,792 in TOT for through December of fiscal year 2023-2024. The prior year amount was $526,290. This represents an increase of $33,500 over the prior year.
Regular
X Consent
Closed
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Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 18 2 As of December 31, 2023, the combined funds the City of Mt. Shasta had invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund (L.A.I.F.) totaled $251,640. The December 2023 LAIF statement is attached, along with the performance data for the month of October. Most surplus funds over which the City has control are currently invested in ProEquities. The balance of the City’s cash funds are held in the pooled checking account with Tri Counties Bank and LAIF.
Current investment rates are:
L.A.I.F. December 31, 2023 3.929%
Treasury Note – 3 month November 30, 2023 5.39%
Treasury Note – 2 Yr. November 30, 2023 4.68%
Treasury Note – 5 Yr. November 30, 2023 4.27%
Treasury Note – 10 Yr. November 30, 2023 4.33%
Treasury Note – 30 Yr. November 30, 2023 4.50%
Bloomberg as reported by Chandler Asset Management
The LAIF average increased slightly from last month, all notes experienced decreases. We continue to anticipate the LAIF rate slowly increasing staying just above 3%. Short term CD rates are now better than the LAIF rate and longer-term notes may offer better yields it does not give us the liquidity we need. The LAIF rate remains the best available rate that meets the City’s requirement for liquidity and safety.
Financial Impact:
The investments are in compliance with the City’s investment policy and provides for meeting the City’s cash flow needs for the next month and 6 month periods.
Compliance with 2014-17 City Council Strategic Plan:
The City Council’s leadership efforts to ensure adherence to the best possible financial practices and overall transparency falls under Strategic Focus IV – Grow Mt. Shasta Pride and Quality and the Municipal Responsibilities of Progressive Leadership and Financial Health and Economic Opportunity.
Attachments:
• LAIF Monthly Statement
• LAIF Performance Report
• LAIF Monthly Balances
• December 2023 Chandler Asset Management
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 8th, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager, Todd Juhasz
Subject: Proposed compensation changes to attract/maintain quality City Council candidates
Recommendation:
Based on conversations with Council at the December 11th Council meeting, staff recommends that Council approve an increase in compensation for Council members from $220 per/month to $300 per/month. This is allowed under SB 329, a measure passed to address stagnant compensation for Council members in general law cities.
Summary:
At a recent City Council meeting, then Mayor Clure shared that she had attended a CalCities Conference session about how to attract quality candidates to run for City Council. She suggested that City staff research the cost of providing health insurance for members and/or increasing compensation rates.
Information: Finance Director Terrell called the Teamster’s Union that represents city staff to inquire about whether current health insurance rates provided by Anthem Blue Cross, as negotiated through the Teamster’s Union, could be extended to Council members at member rates. The response from the Teamster’s representative was a definitive no. There position is that any insurance provided to Council members would have to be provided at market rate consistent with those extended to self-insured individuals. Based upon this information, staff believes that extending individual rates would be too cost prohibitive for the City.
Next, staff researched the compensation issue. Currently, Council members are paid a stipend of $220 per month. Under the recently passed Senate Bill 329, the maximum compensation allowed for Council members has been increased with rates being determined by the population of a given city. Under the category of cities with populations under 35,000, the maximum monthly compensation is $950. In addition, the maximum annual increase is capped at 5%
For Discussion: At the December 11th Council Meeting, there was discussion over whether: a) increasing the monthly compensation rate would attract quality candidates to run for Council, and; b) under SB 329, how much of an increase would be reasonable based upon the workload, as well as how much of an increase should trigger community members to weigh on via a formal ballot measure?
X Regular
Consent
Closed
Presentation
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 25 2 From the discussion it is not clear that an increase would meet the stated goal, but it appears that an increase in compensation from $220 per/month to $300 per/month was the direction given to staff.
Background on SB 329:
SB 329 addresses the issue of stagnant compensation for city council members in general law cities. Existing law authorizes a city council to enact an ordinance to provide each member of the city council with a salary based on the population. The existing compensation schedule, which has not been adjusted since 1984, has not kept pace with inflation. The bill aims to provide cities with the option to adjust council member compensation to account for inflation and support diversity in city councils because increased compensation can help individuals from across different income levels receive sufficient income for their service.
Key Provisions
Increased Salary Maximums
Under existing law, city councils can enact ordinances to provide salaries to council members based on the population of the city. SB 329 increases the maximum amounts of salary that can be approved by city ordinance, based on the population of the city. The new salary limits are as follows:
• Up to $950 per month for cities up to and including 35,000 in population. • Up to $1,275 per month for cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population. • Up to $1,600 per month for cities over 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population. • Up to $1,900 per month for cities over 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population.
• Up to $2,550 per month for cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population.
• Up to $3,200 per month for cities over 250,000 in population Additional Compensation Increases
SB 329 allows council member salaries to be increased beyond the specified maximums. The increases shall not exceed the greater of the following two conditions:
• The increase cannot exceed 5% for each calendar year from the operative date of the last salary adjustment.
• The increase cannot exceed the amount of inflation since January 1, 2024, based on the California Consumer Price Index. The inflation-based increase is capped at 10% for each calendar year.
Adoption of Ordinance
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 26 3 The bill requires a city council to consider the adoption of an ordinance to increase council member compensation in open session during at least two regular meetings. The proposed ordinance, including findings justifying the need for the increase, must be presented at the first meeting. The adoption of the ordinance can take place at the second meeting, which must be held at least seven days after the first meeting. This is important because there is normally a five-day waiting period between the introduction and adoption of an ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.22.010 OF TITLE 2 OF
THE MT. SHASTA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO INCREASE COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION
The City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta does hereby ordain as follows:
I. FINDINGS
Section 2.22.010 is modified as follows:
II. TEXT OF CODIFIED ORDINANCE
Chapter 2.22
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPENSATION
Sections:
2.22.010 Council Member Salaries. Council Members shall receive a salary of $300.00 per month.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF MT. SHASTA:
______________________________
John Stackfleth, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ ______________________________ Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk John S. Kenny, City Attorney Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 28 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing Ordinance CCO-24-XX was introduced and read by title only, by the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta at a regular meeting of said Council on XXX and was duly adopted, by title only, by said Council at a regular meeting held on the XXX.
________________________________
Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 22, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager, Todd Juhasz
Subject: MOU with SEDC for the next five years
Recommendation:
Staff supports continuing our contractual relationship with SEDC by signing a new MOU covering the next five years.
Summary:
The SEDC has provided support for the City and serves as our local lead agency for economic development. They have been responsible for finding grant support for the environmental clean-up of the Landing, for grant funding that allowed the City to hire Kosmont to explore and implement a city focused Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District, as well as general support for small businesses that desire to locate within the City, among other roles.
Their current MOU expires at the end of June 2024. The proposed MOU before Council will cover July 2024 through June 30th 2029. The annual rate outlined within the MOU for the City of Mt Shasta is $36,000 annually. This constitutes and increase of $6,000 over the annual rate covered under the current MOU.
In the coming year, we’ve already had discussions with SEDC about chasing grant dollars to plan for infrastructure on the Landing site and they will continue to support small business formation and retention within the City. Staff finds that this rate is quite reasonable as the cost of hiring a full-time economic development professional would require significantly higher costs. In addition, the SEDC will act as a force multiplier and will tie in nicely with the economic development experience of both the City Manager and Planning Director.
Staff recommends continued support for the SEDC as demonstrated by supporting the signing of the new MOU.
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Consent
Closed
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
The County of Siskiyou, the Cities of Yreka, Mt. Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir, Dorris, Etna, Fort Jones, Montague, and Tulelake and the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council for Economic Development Services.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made and entered into this _____ day of _____, 2024 by and between The County of Siskiyou (hereinafter referred to as County), the Cities of Yreka, Mt.
Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir, Dorris, Etna, Fort Jones, Montague, and Tulelake (hereinafter referred to as Cities) and the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council (hereinafter referred to as SCEDC) for Economic Development Services.
WHEREAS, the County and Cities desire to support economic development efforts to increase local employment, stimulate investment, and promote economic growth within their respective jurisdictions.
WHEREAS, the County and Cities are committed to uniting their efforts and have agreed upon a shared economic development work plan incorporated and included herein as Attachment A (hereinafter work plan) designed to combine and leverage resources in support of business retention, expansion, and growth.
WHEREAS, the County and Cities wish to enter into this MOU to delineate some specific commitments each will make in support of implementing the shared work plan; and WHEREAS, SCEDC is acknowledged and supported by the County and Cities as the local, lead agency for economic development and hereby agrees to coordinate and implement the work plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. This MOU shall become effective on July 1, 2024 and shall remain in full force and effect for the period of five years through June 30, 2029. Parties included in this MOU may withdraw or terminate their participation at any time during its term upon ninety (90) days written notice to all participating parties and without severing or modifying the participation of the remaining parties. Additionally, other jurisdictions within Siskiyou County, not originally included in this MOU, may be added at a later date.
2. A Steering Committee is hereby established consisting of one representative from each party entering into and participating in this MOU. The Steering Committee shall review and monitor progress on the agreed upon economic development work plan and shall make such recommendations and modifications as they deem appropriate.
3. SCEDC shall:
a. Provide appropriate, qualified staff to implement and manage the work plan.
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 31 2 of 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING b. Conduct economic development activities in mutual cooperation and coordination with County and Cities to encourage and support business retention, expansion, and growth. c. Provide regular reports to the Steering Committee, and to report as requested from time-to-time by the County and Cities regarding progress and implementation of the work plan.
d. SCEDC shall make every effort to align work with overarching, mutual economic development goals and objectives.
4. The County and Cities shall each:
a. Provide leadership and coordinate appropriate economic development activities with the SCEDC and refer appropriate businesses, projects, and resources in support of economic development.
b. Work with the SCEDC to determine, monitor, and evaluate mutual economic development goals, objectives, and performance metrics and to adjust the work plan as necessary.
c. Provide funding levels at these specified minimum annual amounts:
i. County of Siskiyou $156,000
ii. City of Yreka $54,000
iii. City of Mt. Shasta $36,000
iv. City of Weed $30,000
v. City of Dunsmuir $15,000
vi. City of Dorris $6,000
vii. City of Etna $6,000
viii. Town of Fort Jones $6,000
ix. City Montague $6,000
x. City of Tulelake $6,000
to compensate the SCEDC for the activities incorporated within the work plan.
5. This MOU may be amended only by mutual written agreement of all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the Memorandum of Understanding on the day, month, and year first written.
COUNTY OF SISKIYOU
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Angela Davis, County Administrator
CITY OF Yreka
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ______________ Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
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BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Todd Juhasz, City Manager
CITY OF Weed
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Tim Rundel, City Manager
CITY OF Dunsmuir
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Dustin Rief, City Manager
CITY OF Dorris
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ _____________, ______________
CITY OF Etna
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ ____________, _________________
TOWN OF Fort Jones
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ _____________, _______________
CITY OF Montague
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ ______________, _______________
CITY OF Tulelake
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ ______________, _______________
Siskiyou Economic Development Council
BY: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Tonya Dowse, Executive Director
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Attachment A. | Shared Work Plan
Objective: A collaborative work plan for the Siskiyou Economic Development Council and local jurisdictions to leverage investment in shared strategies towards the pursuit of mutual benefits.
I. Business Development Services. Develop and implement strategies that directly support business retention, expansion, and growth.
1. Cultivate a positive business climate.
2. Respond to business location inquiries and promote business investment.
3. Facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation resources and programs.
4. Provide direct technical assistance to local businesses.
5. Implement priority business sector strategies.
II. Development/Redevelopment Readiness. Support jurisdictions in preparation for future development and new investment.
1. Property/site identification, assessment, and prioritization.
2. Identify and connect State and Federal funding (EPA Brownfields, EDA and USDA Infrastructure).
3. Explore financing tools (Financing Districts, Assessment Districts, Tax Credits).
4. Steward positive relationships with funding partners, developers, and property owners.
5. Support feasibility and planning efforts.
III. Leadership and Capacity. Bolster and cultivate economic development leadership in local public and private sectors. Provide professional staff capacity and expertise.
1. Convene industry employers.
2. Maintain professional staff.
3. Advocate for economic development.
4. Anticipate needs and track priorities (project pipeline).
5. Monitor and evaluate progress.
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 34 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
Date: January 22, 2024
To: Mayor and Councilmember’s
From: Director of Finance
Subject: 2023-2024 Mid -Year (2nd Quarter) Budget Revisions Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council review the Mid-Year Budget Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX: A Resolution of the City of Mt.
Shasta Adopting a Revised Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024(as presented or as may be further modified or amended by Council motion prior to adoption).
Background & Summary:
Each year the City staff performs a review of the mid-year budget picture and makes revisions to its projections for revenues and expenditures for the balance of the year.
This year has many changes due to staff changes and revenue projections.
The Finance Department has prepared a 2023-2024 Revised Operating Budget resolution for council consideration. The format shows the final adopted 2023-2024 Operating Budget in the first column. The second column shows the anticipated adjustments and some previously approved by council. The third column is the Mid-Year adjusted budget. The fourth column is the December year to date actual results. The fifth column is the percent of budget through December.
General Fund (see attached)
The changes for general fund revenue include the following:
• An increase of $23,044 in taxes, VLF.
• Fire 50/50 Grant from CalFire of $12,250
• Rental income of $10,500 from Walsh Construction for the Roseburg property. • Police and Fire personnel reimbursement for off district fires, and Taskforce officer overtime. Total $39,500.
• A reduction of $20,200 for the administrative cost allocation • An increase of transfers in for FEMA personnel and equipment reimbursement in the amount of $113,410.
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 35 • Total increase to the General Fund income of $178,504 On the expenditure side, total General Fund expenditures for the Revised Budget are a net increase of $223,758 over the initial budget. The net of the increase to income and expenses are a net negative change of $45,254. The result is a projected loss of $520,130 and a 26.31% contingency balance.
The details are as follows:
• City Council increases of $2,000 for out of town travel and conferences. • City Clerk an increase of $14,200 for elections expense for the successful TOT tax increase vote.
• Finance Department an increase of $1,800 for software support. • City Wide Insurance increases for Liability, Property Insurance and Workers Compensation first aid totaling $34,500.
• In Police, an increase of $40,000 for overtime expense there is an offset of $ for the Taskforce Office and off district fire support. An increase of $26,000 for taser/body camera evidence storage.
• In Code Enforcement an increase of $400 for training. • In the Fire Department an increase of $30,000 for overtime, an increase of $13,495 for professional services for the hospital cleanup and social media archive, an increase of $3,013 for property insurance, an increase of $20,000 for fuel and vehicle maintenances, and an increase of $24,500 for the 50/50 grant shared with CalFire.
• In the Planning Department our new Planner has been hired resulting in a reduction of $60,000 in professional services, an increase of $950 for recruitment, an increase of $1,850 to materials and supplies for Parcel Quest, and an increase of $400 for miscellaneous expense.
• In the Community Promotion Department an increase of $15,450 for the contract for the Visitors Center and small event expense previously approved by Council, an increase of $400 for materials and supplies. • In the Public Works Director department and increase of $500 for a CAD system use.
• In Building and Safety Department an increase of $20,000 for plan checks and building inspections
• In Government Buildings an increase of $38,000 for the upgrade to the emergency generator
• In Central Garage in increase of $9,000 for the purchase of tires for the loader and an increase of $3,300 in materials and supplies for Parcel Quest. • In Streets and Roads an increase of $3,250 in professional services for a land survey.
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 36 The result of all of these changes is an increase of projected net loss of from $45,254 to a net loss of $520,130. This would take the contingency reserve to 26.31% In the Equipment Replacement Fund there has been a equipment purchase for a skid steer in the amount of $57,090 to replace the snow removal skid steer.
ENTERPRISE AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (see attached)
Transportation Funds are Special Revenue Funds and include the Local Transportation Fund, Transportation STIP Fund and Gas Tax Funds. There is $250,000 anticipated to be spent in these funds for preparation of streets for chip sealing and pavement upgrades.
The actual construction/maintenance will occur in FY 24/25. In Local Transportation Funds there is transportation planning for Lake, Chestnut, Castle, a new pedestrian crossing and special speed indicator signs. The STIP fund is continuing this year with some small amount for planning/design and CEQA.
Enterprise Funds:
The Drainage fund has been drained of funds due to the development of a city-wide drainage system updates. The prop 218 process in ongoing and expected soon and if passes will result in an increase to revenue of $62,925. There is an increase of $1,000 for maintenance work.
In the Solid Waste Funds, we continue to build resources for the funding of future State mandates.
In the Water Find an increase of $12,000 in professional services for the analysis of a pressure reducing valve for Rockfellow, and an increase of $3,700 in materials and supplies for steel plates to cover open trenches.
In the Water Improvement fund there are two projects that have been completed or are nearing completion the are the CDBG Pine Street Project and IRWM Oak Street Waterline Replacement Project. An ongoing project is The Springhill Water Supply Project where the sourcing of a new well is anticipated.
In the Wastewater Department an additional $25,000 in professional services for manhole design replacement. In capital outlay a $15,000 amount is needed to construct a new line in the Oak Street Alley. In the WW plant an additional $10,000 for overtime, and $264,116 for interim interest charges for the WWTP project.
In the Wastewater Grant Fund construction on the new WWPT is approaching completion. The Interceptor Project is complete.
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 37 The CDBG Fund has completion of all grant except senior snow removal which is new funding for the next several years. A new notice of funding availability (NOFA) is expected this summer
The COPS program received a growth allocation of $65,271. Increases in expenditures and capital outlay are for equipment and a vehicle.
In the Special Projects Fund Mt. Shasta is administering the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) funding for four projects in our area including the Oak Street Waterline project. Total funding is $2,998,045 with the Oak Street Project receiving $1,169,500 which is recognized in the Water Fund. The other three projects for McCloud, Dunsmuir and Trout Unlimited are in the Special Projects Fund. The agreement has been received and all projects are moving slowly.
The Brownfield New Mill cleanup has been completed . The new funding called the Brownfield Southern Dump has begun with surveying to happen once the weather approve. The survey will delineate the areas with deed restrictions for the type of use appropriate.
In the Business Improvement Fund previous approved expenses of $10,000 are budgeted for projects to be determined by the committee. Additionally the rental of the Chestnut property was added at $13,500 so environmental research can be done for a potential parking lot. This property is recognized here as the property is within the parking district.
The FEMA fund has been reinstated to recognized the City’s work on the mud flow issue on Everet Memorial. The funding will reimburse the General Fund for public works personnel and use of City owned equipment.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution and Revised Budget
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 38 RESOLUTION CCR-24-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
ADOPTING A REVISED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved an operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Council has approved a number of budget adjustments throughout the year, and has now identified the need for further additional appropriations and adjustments; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department has compiled a mid-year report on the status of the budget as of December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Staff has prepared proposed revisions to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the 2023-2024 Revised Operating Budget and determined that it meets the needs of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta that the attached City of Mt. Shasta 2023-2024 Revised Operating Budget is hereby adopted for the balance of the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted the 22nd day of January 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED: January 22, 2024
CITY OF MT. SHASTA
________________________________
John Stackfleth, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kathryn Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 11, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Robert Gibson, Chief of Police
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance CCO-24-XX, Amending Chapter
7.60.010 Designation of very high fire hazard severity zones.
Recommendation:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council approve amendments for Mount Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 7.60 High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Background & Summary:
The current ordinance has not been updated since 1995 and is very difficult to read for the general public as it is broken down by map grid coordinates. The proposed changes to this ordinance will add the areas identified by the California Fire Marshal and the Mt. Shasta Fire Chief as high fire danger areas. These areas will be denoted utilizing the Genysus (Formerly Zonehaven Zones). This will allow for easy identification for citizens and staff for the areas of high fire danger.
Attachments:
Amended Chapter 7.60 High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Map of Genasys Zones
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Consent
Closed
Presentation
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 55 ORDINANCE CCO-24-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
AMENDING SECTION 7.60.010 OF THE
MT. SHASTA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter XI, Section 7, of the California Constitution, the City of Mt. Shasta (“City”) may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinance and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta may make amendments to the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta finds that the current designation of high fire hazard severity zones has not been updated since 1995; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta has determined that the updating of the high fire hazard severity zones will be identified utilizing Genasys Evacuation zone mapping which allows for easier identification for citizens and staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta has determined that following changes to the Mount Shasta Municipal Code Section 7.60 High Fire Hazard Severity Zones is warranted.
BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta does amend the Mt. Shasta Municipal Code Section 7.60.010 to read as follows:
7.60.010 Designation of very high fire hazard severity zones The following areas are hereby designated as very high fire hazard severity zones within the City of Mt. Shasta:
(A) Genasys zone MTS-6132
(B) Genasys zone MTS-6135
(C) Genasys Zone MTS-6155
(D) Genasys zone MTS-6161
(E) Genasys zone MTS-6224,
(F) Genasys zone MTS-6227, and
(G) Genasys zone MTS-6164
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta held on this XXX by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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DATED:
ATTEST: CITY OF MT. SHASTA
______________________________ ______________________________ Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk John Stackfleth, Mayor FORM APPROVED:
_____________________________
John Sullivan Kenny, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance CCO-24-XX was introduced, by title only, at a regular meeting of the Mt. Shasta City Council on the XXth day of XX, and was adopted at a regular meeting of said Council on the XX. ______________________________
Kathryn M. Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 22, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Public Works Director, Ken Kellogg
Subject: Updated costs for removal of snow & clearing sidewalks within the downtown parking district
Recommendation:
Consider the information and associated costs outlined below and provide direction to staff on whether the City should be recovering snow removal costs downtown.
Background & Summary:
Currently, during snowfall events, the City Public Works crew plows snow to the center of the street on N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. from Alma Street, south to Forest Street. It does the same on Chestnut from Ivy, south along N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. After being plowed to the center of the street, the snow is moved a second time. It is loaded into dump trucks and taken to the old mill site and deposited. The process of plowing to the center of the street is directed in the Municipal Code:
12.24.070 Downtown sidewalk snow removal.
MSMC 12.24.070 through 12.24.100 are established to protect and provide for the safety and general welfare of the public using the “downtown shopping” areas where snow is plowed from the street curb to the center of the street, and establish that sidewalk snow removal is a direct benefit to all businesses and properties within the mandatory removal district. (Ord. CCO-06-01, 2006; Ord. 406 § 8, 1982) This process of handling the snow twice adds significantly to the cost of clearing the snow from our streets. Last winter (22/23), the city spent $46,573 on contractors hauling snow to the Old Mill Site. An additional $48,529 was expended through a force account to prepare the Old Mill Site to allow snow to be deposited, loading the contractor’s trucks, as well as running one City owned truck. The total cost for snow removal last season was $95,102. The city also spent approximately $26,133 in force account labor and equipment clearing the downtown sidewalks.
Currently, businesses within the district pay a $12 annual fee to cover the cost of the snow removal and sidewalk clearing. The origin of this fee is unclear and hasn’t been increased since inception. The Mt Shasta City Council requested that staff determine the actual cost so they could consider recouping the City’s cost.
X Regular
Consent
Closed
Presentation
Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting January 22, 2024 65 2 Once again, using last winter as typical winter, labor and equipment cost the city a total of $121,235 to haul away and dispose of the snow plowed to the center of the streets and to clear the sidewalks. Half of this cost is reimbursed by the state of California, reducing the city’s final cost to $60,618. There are approximately 178 businesses that currently pay the snow removal fee. So, the cost per business would be $60,618 ÷ 178 = $340/year. Another way to distribute the cost is on a square footage basis. The total square footage of the businesses currently paying the snow removal fee is 251,000 SF. This equates to a cost of $0.24/ SF. This cost projection is preliminary and would need to be examined on a regular basis and adjusted as necessary. Last season was an unusually heavy accumulation of snow and is not the norm.
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Staff Report
Meeting Date: January 22nd, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager, Todd Juhasz
Subject: Wildfire Prevention Messaging
Recommendation:
Listen to staff conclusions and provide constructive criticism of the proposed approach to messaging issues related to wildfire prevention.
Summary:
At a Council meeting in November, Pat Titus, retired County OES, urged that Council adopt measures to better spread the word on wildfire prevention within the City of Mt Shasta. Mr.
Titus suggested ways that we could spread the word on days when the weather poses a high fire risk, consider signage on local trails, and ensure that we communicate with our power provider on ensuring that they are keeping trees under powerlines trimmed.
Staff believes that the City is in a better position to address the issue of disseminating fire prevention and warnings now that Civic Plus has completed the refresh of the City’s website.
Under the new website configuration, each City department is able to post timely and pertinent information that benefits the public. The Mt Shasta Fire Department has the ability and has been instructed to provide updates and information of public interest related to fire prevention, warnings, and other messaging on an ongoing basis.
Further, the City Manager is in communication with the new Pacific Corp Regional Manager about trimming overgrown trees under power lines located within City limits.
Finally, the City Manager discussed the proposal to provide signage on local trails related to fire prevention with the Fire Chief and other staff. The consensus opinion is that the vast majority of trail users have the common sense not to engage in behavior that sparks wildfires. The concern related to posting signage is that it may spark fires out of spite from a very small segment of the community that are resistant to common sense and/or following rules.
X Regular
Consent
Closed
Presentation
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