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Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order and Flag Salute
2. Roll call
3. Special Presentations & Announcements
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.
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
There are currently several vacancies on advisory committees: one vacancy on the Planning Commission, two vacancies on the Beautification Committee, and two vacancies on the Downtown Enhancement Advisory Committee.
Mt. Shasta City Council Special Meeting Amended Agenda
Mt. Shasta City Park Upper Lodge, 1315 Nixon Rd.
Monday, De cem be r 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The meeting can also be viewed online at the
following link: MountShasta.22Ave.tv
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
7. Consent Agenda - The City Manager recommends approval of 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: November 24, 2025 regular meeting b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 11/24/2025 and 12/3/2025; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For the Periods Ending 11/26/25 and 12/11/2025 c. Police Department Monthly Report
d. Approval of Job Descriptions: Fire Captain and Firefighter e. Police K-9 Retirement
8. Sisson Museum Presentation and Donation
Background: In November 2024, the City Council voted to approve a donation of $5,000 to the Sisson Museum. Jean Nels, Executive Director of the Sisson Museum, will be providing a presentation and requesting a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Museum for 2025.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Receive presentation and vote regarding Museum donation
9. Safety Action Plan Presentation
Background: The Draft Safety Action Plan is ready for review.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Receive presentation, review and comment on Draft Safety Action Plan
10. Approval of Contract with Kimley-Horn for Lake Street PS&E Background: In October, the City issued a Request For Quotes for the reconstruction of Lake Street. The most highly qualified response is from Kimley-Horn with a negotiated revised cost proposal of $349,325 to be funded by a combination of State Transportation Improvement Program funding and gas tax funds.
Report By: Ken Kellogg, Public Works Director
Recommended Council Action: Staff recommends that the Council approve a contract with KimleyHorn for Plans, Specifications, Construction Estimate and Contract Package for the Reconstruction of Lake Street.
11. Fire Engineer Side Letter
Background: On November 10, the Council voted to approve the creation of the position of Fire Engineer. The position must now be integrated into the City’s MOU with the Teamsters Local 137 union.
Report By: Cory Burns, Fire Chief
Recommended Council Action: Approve the Fire Engineer side letter
12. Contract Extension: WBC Campaigns
Background: WBC Campaigns’ current contract with the City of Mt Shasta expires at the end of December 2025.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Approve the continuation of WBC Campaigns’ work to help ensure that the City is able to pass a tax measure in support of public safety.
13. Discussion and possible action to set a hearing to revoke the business license of Summit View Inn for repeated disregard for the provision of Municipal Code Chapter 5.12 Background: The Summit View Inn (formerly the LOGE) is in arears again on its Transient Occupancy Tax payments.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Approve scheduling a public hearing for the first City Council meeting in January to consider the revocation of Summit View Inn’s business license.
14. Budget Adjustment: Hiring Bonus
Background: The City has fallen behind in annually approving its hiring bonus structure. Approval is needed to process hiring bonuses for three members of staff.
Report By: Malisa Dodd, Finance Director
Recommended Council Action: Authorize the hiring bonus structure and budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 25-26.
15. Election of New Mayor
Background: With 2025 coming to a close, it is now time for the Council to elect a new Mayor.
Report By: Todd Juhasz, City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Elect a member of the Council as Mayor for 2026.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
16. Council Reports on Attendance at Appointed/Outside Meetings
17. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days): None a. Master Fee Schedule Review
b. Senior Snow Removal Program
c. Combination of Wastewater and Drainage Funds
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days: None
18. Adjourn
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., Mt. Shasta, CA at the same time the public records are distributed or made available to the members of the legislative body. Agenda related writings or documents provided to a majority of the legislative body after distribution of the Agenda packet will be available for public review within a separate binder at City Hall at the same time as they are made available to the members of the legislative body.
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