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Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call
3. Special Presentation: 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, June 10, 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, June 10, 2024
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: May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable: 5/20, 5/22, and 6/4/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 5/26/2024
c. Committee Minutes: Planning Commission March 19, 2024 d. Resolution adopting a list of projects to be funded by SB1 e. Resolution approving hospital landing lights at the existing Mercy Hospital Helipad f. Resolution CCR-24-XX, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Mt. Shasta Determining That Richard G. Joyce Shall Receive Advanced Disability Retirement Payments Monthly Until CALPERS Makes A Determination Regarding His Disability Retirement Application
Background: On June 7, 1994, the electorate of the City of Mt. Shasta voted in favor of a tax initiative setting a special assessment of $8.00 per year for unimproved parcels, $24.00 per year for improved parcels, and $36.00 per year for commercial parcels for the purpose of providing funding for Fire Department equipment acquisition. The Siskiyou County Auditor's Office requires that the Board of Directors of any special assessment district certify that the assessments are valid and authorized before they are placed on the tax roll each year.
Report By: Muriel Terrell, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests that Council hold the required public hearing for the Fire Special Assessment. If any inequities are identified during the public hearing process or the Council disagrees with any of the recommendations of staff, the Levy listing can be further modified before the adoption of the Resolution. Then adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Authorizing the Special Assessments for the Fire Department Equipment Funding Special Tax for the 2024-2025 Tax Roll and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Certification.
Background: The City Council will hold a public hearing as part of the Stormwater Rate Adjustment process. The Council will hear and consider oral testimony and count the ballots that were submitted regarding proposed rate adjustments. The City Council has the authority to adjust the proposed rate changes in response to oral testimony and the ballots submitted for consideration, provided that any adjustments cannot increase rates beyond those listed in the notice that was mailed to all property owners. If adopted, proposed stormwater rate adjustments would become effective on July 1, 2024, with annual rate adjustments on July 1st.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Receive report on the Stormwater Rate Study, open the public hearing and take public comment, and then recess Council to count ballots.
10. Recess to Count Ballots
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024
11. Report on Final Ballot Count
Report By: Kathy Joyce, Deputy City Clerk
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Background: On April 22nd, the City Council discussed the possibility of an increase to the City Manager’s salary and opted to tabled the item to a later date. At the May 13th meeting, Council requested that the item be agendized again for discussion.
Recommended Council Action: Discuss the City Manager’s salary and determine a course of action/direct staff.
Background: The City Council will review and discuss the proposed operating budgets for the next two fiscal years.
Report By: Muriel Terrell, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Review and discuss the Proposed Operating Budgets All Fund for fiscal year 2024-2025, 2025-2026.
Background: The voters of the State of California amended the Constitution with Proposition 4 adding Article XIII B in the early 1980's to require cities to establish an absolute limit for appropriations from the proceeds of taxes during a fiscal year. Staff has prepared a resolution for Council consideration making the choice to use the growth in per capita income as the measure of price change for calculating the appropriations limit and setting the appropriations limit as calculated at $10,697,022.
Report By: Muriel Terrell, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Review the choice of inflation facts and calculation of the appropriations limit and adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
16. Reports on Outside Meetings
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024
17. Future Agenda Items and Meetings (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
a. Public Hearing: Amendment to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance – 6/24/2024 b. Final Budget Approval – 6/24/2024
c. Discussion and Possible Action: Brownell Property – 6/24/2024 d. Public Hearing: Housing Element Amendment – 7/8/2024 e. Analysis and Report on Options for Recycling – TBD
f. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD g. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance – TBD
h. Discussion and Possible Action: Beautification Committee Fiscal Review and Project Approval – TBD
i. Graffiti Ordinance – TBD
j. Discussion and Possible Action: Rental, Lease, or Purchase of Lot Located at the northwest corner of Alma and N. Mt. Shasta Blvd – TBD
k. Discussion and Possible Action: Expansion of the Downtown Parking District Borders - TBD l. Discussion and Possible Action: Amendment to Sidewalk Ordinance – TBD m. Discussion and Possible Action: Snow Removal Operations – TBD Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
n. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Chapter 13.95 Extraction and Exportation of Groundwater from the City of Mt. Shasta
o. Objective Design Standards Presentation/Discussion
18. 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.