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Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call
3. Special Presentation:
a. Proclamation: Read Across Siskiyou
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
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
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Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 12, 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: October 28, 2024
b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable: 10/23 and 11/5/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 10/27/2024
c. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Mt Shasta Municipal Code Chapter 12.34 to Clarify Provisions Related to Sidewalk Dining, CCO-24-XX
CDBG-CV2-3-00106 Subsistence Payment Program and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00094 Food Assistance Payment Program
Background: Siskiyou Economic Development Council and Great Northern Services, both subrecipients, provided general administration and implementation services to Mt. Shasta as the administrative representative for CDBG-CV funding for a Siskiyou County subsistence payment program and food assistance program for low to moderate income individuals. Attached is a narrative that describes the outcome of the programs. This public hearing is a required meeting to discuss the grant program, highlight successes, challenges and future needs for future grant applications.
Report By: Malisa Dodd, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Open a public hearing to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the eligible activities the City has completed during the 20-CDBG-CV2-3- 00106 Subsistence Payment Program and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00094 Food Assistance Payment Program.
18, Zoning) adding Chapter 18.50 Objective Design Standards.
Background: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 15, 2024, and unanimously adopted Resolution PC 2024-02 recommending the City Council amend the Mt Shasta Municipal Code adding Chapter 18.50 Objective Design Standards for review of multi-family housing.
Report By: Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director
Recommended Council Action: Approve first reading, by title only, an Ordinance to amend the Mt Shasta Municipal Code adding Chapter 18.60 Objective Design Standards to Title 18, Zoning, with findings of CEQA Categorical Exemption – “Common Sense” Sect. 15061(b)(3).
Finance Plan (IFP)
Background: On September 11, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to initiate the establishment of the City of Mount Shasta Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (Mount Shasta EIFD) and establish the Mount Shasta EIFD Public Financing Authority (PFA) as the governing body.
Subsequently, on May 22, 2024, the PFA ordered the preparation of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) as required by the EIFD Law (California Government Code Section 53398.50 through 53398.88).
The IFP is the legal document describing the EIFD, and it is to be adopted by the City Council and PFA to guide the use of incremental tax revenues over the life of the EIFD. Public notices were mailed, information was posted on a dedicated website (https://www.mtshastaca.gov/public-financeauthority/page/enhanced-infrastructure-financing-district-eifd), and notices were also published in the newspaper, as required by law, to inform property owners and residents.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Approve the Resolution in Support of the adoption of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Formation of the Mount Shasta Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the Allocation of Property Tax Increment within the Mount Shasta EIFD.
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday November 12, 2024
Background: The previous agreement with the Siskiyou Humane Society has expired and the Executive Director requested changes to the contract to move to a flat fee funding model for the care and feeding of stray and nuisance animals. The Society will then manage reunification and rehoming as needed for animals and their owners.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests the City Council adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta appropriating funds from the General Fund not to exceed $10,000 to continue to utilize the services of the Siskiyou Humane Society.
Background: A few weeks ago, the Accounting Staff attended a software demonstration on the differences between the Project Management module and the Accounts Receivable and Purchase Order modules. After the demonstration and discussion about our needs for grant reporting and potential other billing opportunities, staff agreed that this change would work best in the new system.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests the City Council adopt Resolution CCR-24-XX, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta appropriating funds from the General Fund not to exceed $2,765 for the exchange of the Project Management Subscription in the amount of $3,465 to the Accounts Receivable and Purchase Order Subscriptions.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
13. Reports on Outside Meetings
14. Future Agenda Items and Meetings (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
a. Discussion and Possible Action: Process of and Cost Recovery for Snow Removal in the Downtown – 11/25/2024
b. Discussion and Possible Action: Purchase of Unpaved Parcels at 415 N. Chestnut – 11/25/2024 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: None
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.
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