Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024; 5:30 p.m.
City Park Upper Lodge, 1315 Nixon Road, Mt. Shasta
Approved as Submitted November 25, 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, Clure, Collings, Redmond, Stearns Council Members Absent: None
3. Special Presentation: Proclamation: Read Across Siskiyou Mayor Stackfleth read a proclamation proclaiming November 13, 2024, as the 17th anniversary of Read Across Siskiyou.
Karen Pautz, Executive Director, First Five Siskiyou – Review of First Five programs and services.
4. Public Comment:
Marni Roth – Comments regarding Mt. Shasta Police Department actions.
5. Council and Staff Comments:
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Comments regarding agenda items. Review of work done with Kosmont, comments regarding potential future development, museum request for funds, old hospital cleanup.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Tessa Clure, Councilmember – Review of upcoming Winter Magic events.
6. Committee Updates:
a) Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee
b) Library Tax Advisory Committee
c) Beautification Committee
d) Active Transportation Committee
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Update on DEAC activities.
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: 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-24-08 COUNCIL ACTION: Approve items a-c
MOTION TO APPROVE: Clure
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Clure, Stackfleth, Collings, Stearns, Redmond
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearing: Status of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Activities: 20-CDBG-CV2-3- 00106 Subsistence Payment Program and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00094 Food Assistance Payment Program Brandy Caporaso, Great Northern Services – Review of public hearing requirements for two programs.
Quentin Gaddy, Great Northern Services – Comments regarding program administration, thank you to City staff.
Public Hearing Open: 6:02 p.m.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:02 p.m.
9. Public Hearing: Consideration of Ordinance CCO-24-XX amending Mt Shasta Municipal Code (Title 18, Zoning) adding Chapter 18.50: Objective Design Standards
Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director – Introduction of item, addition of chapter to the Municipal Code pertaining to Objective Design Standards. Review of Planning Commission public hearings, process of development of standards.
Clarifying questions from Council and discussion.
Public Hearing Open: 6:36 p.m.
Casey Glaubman – Questions regarding proposed ordinance.
Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director – Response to questions.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:38 p.m.
Council and staff discussion, non-substantive changes to proposed Ordinance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the exemption to CEQA and move the proposed amendment of Ordinance amending Mt. Shasta Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning, adding Chapter 18.50, Objective Design Standards, to a second reading, as amended.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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10. Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution in Support of the Adoption of the Infrastructure Finance Plan (IFP)
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Introduction of item, review of Resolution of Intent to create an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). Review of process to present, formation of EIFD and IFP via proposed resolution. Review of future Public Finance Authority meetings with opportunity for public comment and protest.
Clarifying questions from Council.
Quentin Gaddy – Comments in support of EIFD.
COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt Resolution CCR-24-31, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Mount Shasta Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and the allocation of the city’s incremental property tax revenue within the Mount Shasta enhanced infrastructure financing district pursuant to government code sections 53398.68 and 53398.75.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Redmond
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. New Humane Society One-Year Contract
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of item, contract with the Humane Society.
Clarifying questions from Council and discussion.
Wendy Warnick – Questions regarding contract costs.
Malisa Dodd, Finance Director – Response to questions.
Council discussion
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve CCR-24-32, a resolution of the City Council Of the City of Mt. Shasta authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Siskiyou Humane Society and approving budget adjustment number 2024/2025-01 appropriating $10,000.00 from the general fund for animal services.
MOTION: Clure
SECOND: Stearns
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Change Order for Springbrook Software
Todd Juhasz, City Manager – Review of staff report, recommended additional modules for Springbrook Software, review of cost.
Clarifying questions from Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of CCR-24-33, a resolution of the City Council of the city of Mt. Shasta authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Springbrook and approving budget adjustment for software totaling $2,765.00.
MOTION: Stearns
SECOND: Clure
AYES: Stackfleth, Clure, Redmond, Collings, Stearns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Reports on Outside Meetings:
Mayor Stackfleth reviewed a recent Public Finance Authority meeting.
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14. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days):
COUNCIL ACTION: Reviewed items a through f. Items added: Museum donation, possible item in January for Recreation and Parks District assistance with rebuilding part of the little league field. 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: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Kathryn M. Joyce, Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk