Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 22, 2024; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge, 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Approved as Submitted August 12, 2024
“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, Redmond, Stearns, Clure Council Members Absent: None
3. Special Presentation: None
4. Public Comment: None
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments about responses to the request for proposals for the Lake Street traffic calming project. Update on the old hospital and The Landing.
Muriel Terrell, Finance DIrectorU – Introduction of new Finance Director Malisa Dodd.
Questions from Council.
John Stackfleth, Mayor – Comments regarding the wastewater treatment plant and the removal of heavy metals from the wastewater.
Discussion.
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: July 8, 2024 Special and Regular Meetings b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable: 7/1, 7/10, 7/11, 7/16/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 7/7/2024
c. Monthly Investment and Revenue Report
d. Approval of A Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the 2023 and/or 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program, CCR-24-22
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve items a-d
MOTION TO APPROVE: Clure
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Stackfleth, Collings, Redmond, Stearns, Clure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. The Landing: Recommended approval of a highest and best use study and a commercial appraisal Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of commercial appraisal needed, quotes received, recommended contractor.
Clarifying questions from Council.
No public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize City staff to move forward with a contract with Ryan Valuations as set forth.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Clure, Collings, Stearns, Stackfleth
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Approval of a one percent sales tax measure to be dedicated to public safety Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of proposed sales tax measure Clarifying questions from Council.
No public comment.
Council and staff discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution CCR-24-23 A Resolution of the city council of the city of Mount Shasta requesting the election clerk of the county of Siskiyou to place on the November 5, 2024 ballot a measure to adopt a sales and transaction tax as a special tax requiring a two-thirds vote.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Shasta desires to place on the November 5, 2024 Ballot a ballot measure to authorize the imposition of a 1% sales tax; and Whereas, the ballot measure is a Special Tax with revenues to be used for Police and Fire Protection and requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption
MOTION: Clure
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Redmond, Clure, Stearns, Stackfleth
NOES: Collings
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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10. Reports on Outside Meetings: Mayor Stackfleth reported on the League of Local Agencies meeting and the Siskiyou Economic Development Council meeting and celebration.
11. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through l. Items added: Approval of ballot signers special meeting. a. Public Hearing: Housing Element Amendment – 8/12/2024 b. Amendments to the Short-Term Rental and Bed and Breakfast Ordinances – 8/12/2024 c. Beautification Committee Presentation to Council – TBD d. Approval of Funds to Complete a Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD e. Amendment of Parklet Ordinance – TBD
f. Graffiti Ordinance – TBD
g. Discussion and Possible Action: Rental, Lease, or Purchase of Lot Located at the northwest corner of Alma and N. Mt. Shasta Blvd – TBD
h. Discussion and Possible Action: Expansion of the Downtown Parking District Borders - TBD i. Discussion and Possible Action: Amendment to Sidewalk Ordinance – TBD j. Discussion and Possible Action: Snow Removal Operations – 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
l. Objective Design Standards Presentation/Discussion
12. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk