Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 28, 2024; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge, 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Approved as Submitted November 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 Council Members Absent: Clure
3. Special Presentation: None
4. Public Comment:
Tracy Costello – Comments pertaining to a dial-a-ride program, daylighting of Castle Creek, one-way streets, parking, potholes, and in support of Measure B.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Update on The Landing, meeting with Kosmont and Pinsonneault Holdings, comments regarding possible future development and technical assistance grants.
Walter Moore, Acting Chief of Police – Comments regarding staffing and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Ken Kellogg, Public Works Director – Comments regarding testing for lead in laterals.
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Clarifying questions from Council.
John Stackfleth, Mayor – Review of the League of Local Agencies meeting, pension meeting.
Clarifying questions from Council and discussion.
John Stackfleth, Mayor – Comments regarding Springbrook software, and review of downtown ad hoc committee meeting regarding one-ways and daylighting.
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
City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 28, 2024
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: October 14, 2024
b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable:10/17/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 10/13/2024
c. Monthly Investment Report
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve items a-c
MOTION TO APPROVE: Redmond
SECOND: Collings
AYES: Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Redmond
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clure
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearing: First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Mt Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 12.34 to Clarify Provisions Related to Sidewalk Dining
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of proposed amendment to the Municipal Code related to outdoor dining.
Clarifying questions from Council.
A non-substantive amendment was suggested by Councilmember Stearns and agreed to by Council.
Public Hearing Open: 6:29 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the first reading of the proposed Ordinance as amended, by title only, and move it to a second reading and adoption.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Stackfleth, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clure
ABSTAIN: None
9. Discussion and Possible Action: Discussion of Potential Purchase of Unpaved Parcels at 415 N. Chestnut Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of staff report, various steps in the process including ground testing and a property appraisal. Reviewed future use of the property, estimated value, and cost of cleanup. Review of existing lease through February 2025.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Tom Hesseldenz – Comments regarding the land acquisition process, opportunity cost and grants. Comments in support of further negotiations and research.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Wendy Warnick – Questions about liability from contamination.
COUNCIL ACTION: Table the item to the second Council meeting in November.
MOTION: Redmond
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Stackfleth, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clure
ABSTAIN: None
City of Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 28, 2024
10. Discussion and Possible Action: Process of and Cost Recovery for Snow Removal in the Downtown Ken Kellogg, Public Works Director – Review of staff report, proposed snow removal options. Comments about charges and basis of fees.
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding discussion with the City Attorney.
Clarifying questions from Council and discussion about existing Ordinance..
COUNCIL ACTION: Table the item until the second meeting in November or whenever staff is prepared to bring it back to Council.
MOTION: Redmond
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Stackfleth, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clure
ABSTAIN: None
11. Reports on Outside Meetings: None
12. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through f. No changes or additions. a. Adoption of the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District – 11/12/2024 b. Objective Design Standards – 11/12/2024
c. Certification of Election Results and Swearing in of Councilmembers – 12/9/2024 d. Beautification Committee Presentation to Council – TBD e. Survey of Washington Avenue – TBD
f. Discussion and Possible Action: Rental, Lease, or Purchase of Lot Located at the northwest corner of Alma and N. Mt. Shasta Blvd – TBD
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days:
13. Adjourn: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk