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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, November 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
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Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 25, 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: November 12, 2024
b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable: 11/12/2024; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 11/10/2024
c. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance CCO-24-XX amending Mt Shasta Municipal Code (Title 18, Zoning) adding Chapter 18.50 Objective Design Standards d. Monthly Investment and Revenue Report
e. Driver’s License Requirement Removal from Certain Job Descriptions
Background: Council will hear a request from Sisson Museum and discuss a possible donation.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager and Jean Nels, Sisson Museum Representative Recommended Council Action: Discuss and determine whether the City will donate to Sisson Museum this fiscal year.
a possible Municipal Code Amendment regulating Tiny Homes on Wheels.
Background: Consideration of Tiny Homes as a viable option for affordable housing implementing 2023-31 Housing Element.
Report By: Jeff Mitchem, Planning Director
Recommended Council Action: Direction on preparation of an ordinance.
Background: Council will discuss what action to take pertaining to the currently leased parcels located on Chestnut Street.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Consider whether to purchase, lease, or forgo the use of two unpaved parcels located at 415 N. Chestnut.
Background: Fund 76 – Fire Training Center Fund has not been used in the past 5 years and possibly longer. During the review of funds with the fiscal auditor, staff discussed closing this out to clean up the balance sheet. The amount is immaterial, and staff proposes moving it to Fund 50 for future use Report By: Malisa Dodd, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests the City Council approve close out of Fund 76 – Fire Training Center Fund and reallocate the $514.82 cash on hand balance to Fund 50 – Fire Assessment District Fund.
Background: Under the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, §54220-54234), governmental entities that own property and determine that they no longer need it for government purposes have to make them available for affordable housing. Cities must send notices about available, surplus local public land.
Navigating the SLA is complicated and takes time. To help the City through the approval process, Kosmont’s Brian Moncrief (SLA expert) produced a proposal. Council will review and consider the proposal.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Approve contracting with Kosmont to guide the City through the Surplus Land Act (SLA).
Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 25, 2024
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. Certification of Election Results and Swearing in of Councilmembers – 12/9/2024 b. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem – 12/9/2024
c. Approval of 2024 Meeting Schedule for Council, Commission, and Committees and City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting Schedule – 12/9/2024
d. Discussion and Possible Action: Process of and Cost Recovery for Snow Removal in the Downtown - TBD
e. Beautification Committee Presentation to Council – TBD f. Survey of Washington Avenue – 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
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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