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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 Regular Meeting Agenda
Mt. Shasta City Park Lower Lodge, 1315 Nixon Rd.
Monday, August 17th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
The meeting can also be viewed online at the
following link: MountShasta.22Ave.tv
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
7. General Fund Budget Adjustment for Contract Finance Services Background: On July 23, 2026, the Finance Director took a leave of absence for a time period of up to 12 weeks.
Report By: Kim Fowler, Acting City Manager
Recommended Council Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a budget adjustment of $10,000 to onboard a temporary, on-call Finance consultant.
8. Delinquent Property Tax Resolution
Background: Each year, the City Council approves a list of properties delinquent on property taxes for submission to the County Auditor.
Report By: Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Council Action: Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution CCR-26-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Adopting the Practice of Collecting Past Due Accounts Through the Siskiyou County Auditor’s and Tax Collector’s Office
9. Ballot Measure H Argument Authorization
Background: On June 8th, the City Council voted to place Measure H on the ballot for the election to be held on November 3rd, 2026. Staff has prepared a resolution authorizing several members of the public to submit an argument in favor of Measure H on behalf of the City.
Report By: Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Council Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution CCR-26-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Authorizing Ballot Measure Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for Measure H, Essential Services and Public Safety Protection Measure.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTING PERIOD
10. Council Reports on Attendance at Appointed/Outside Meetings Packet
Packet
Packet
11. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days): None a. Noise Ordinance
b. Mobile Home Trash Utility Bill Increase Report
c. Water Bottling Municipal Code Update
d. Vacancy Tax
e. Analysis: Staff Time and Cost of Possible Annexation f. Funding of Forensic Analysis of Finance Department
g. Code Enforcement
h. Extra Help Contract Workers
Future Agenda Items Over 90 Days: None
12. 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.
The City of Mt. Shasta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring accommodations for a disability at a public meeting should notify the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(530) 926-7516 in order to allow the City sufficient time to make reasonable arrangements to accommodate participation in this meeting.
Contents
General Fund Budget Adjustment for Contract Finance Services………………………….5 Staff Report……….………………….…….……………………………………….5
Attachment A: Proposal .……………………………………………………………..7
Attachment B: Resolution…………………………………………………………….8
Attachment C: Budget Adjustment Form………………………………………………..9 Delinquent Property Tax Resolution……………………………………………………..10 Staff Report………………………………………………………………………..10
Resolution…………………………………………………………………………11
Attachment A: Delinquent Properties List…………………………………………….. 12 Attachment B: County Assessment Form……………………………………………….13 Ballot Measure H Argument Authorization………………………………………………15 Staff Report………………………………………………………………………...15
Resolution………………………………………………………………………….16
Attachment A: Argument in Favor of Measure H………………………………………..17 4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 7
Staff Report
www.mtshastaca.gov | YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL CENTER | www.visitmtshasta.com/ MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kim Fowler, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: General Fund Budget Adjustment for Contract Finance Services X Regular Special Consent Closed
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a budget adjustment of $10,000 to onboard a temporary, on-call Finance consultant.
BACKGROUND: On July 23, 2026, the Finance Director took a leave of absence for a time period of up to 12 weeks.
DISCUSSION: The Finance Director oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Finance Department, including purchasing, risk management, payroll, grant management, and the preparation, development, monitoring, review, analysis, maintenance, and adjustment of city funds and accounts. This individual is also responsible for financial record-keeping, reporting, and related auditing functions to ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of city funds and accounts. This position also has direct oversight of (1) Administrative Supervisor and (2) Accounting Technicians.
The Finance Director role is critical to city business; essential duties need to be executed by a consultant on a temporary, on-call basis until such time that the Finance Director is able to resume her job duties.
Attached for the City Council’s review and consideration is a proposal by Ryland Strategic Business Consulting (Attachment A). This proposal includes a $10,000 retainer with a billing rate of $195 per hour. Once a contract is approved, a kickoff meeting will be scheduled with the consultant to apprise them of critical department needs and high-priority tasks. The consultant will also be tasked with auditing the ‘state of the department’ and advising the City Manager with recommended policies, procedures and best practices to assist the department as needed.
5 August 17, 2026
www.mtshastaca.gov | YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL CENTER | www.visitmtshasta.com/ FISCAL IMPACT: This item includes a General Fund budget amendment request of $10,000 to be paid to Ryland Strategic Business Consulting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3)).
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A Professional Services Agreement
Attachment B Resolution CCR-26-XX
Attachment C Budget Adjustment Request Form
6 P.O. Box 162, Loomis, California 95650
Office (916) 652-7165 Fax (916) 652-7168 www.rylandsbc.com
RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT
This contract is made by and between STLR Corp, dba RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING (Contractor) and the CITY OF MT. SHASTA. Contractor will provide financial and business office services (described more specifically below) as needed and directed by City staff. In consideration of the services provided, the CITY OF MT. SHASTA will pay to Contractor hourly fees of $195 for Financial Consultant. All charges, including expenses, will be approved by the Interim City Manager of the CITY OF MT. SHASTA.
Expenses are defined as actual, out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, meals, telephone charges, express or overnight mail charges, etc. The City will be billed on a monthly basis for fees and expenses.
The term of this contract is through June 30, 2027.
RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING will provide general financial planning and business services to the CITY OF MT. SHASTA which may include but are not limited to the following: business office assistance and training; budget development; year-end closing of the books; tax base analysis, tax measure support, audit assistance, general financial analysis as needed; documentation of procedures; recommendations for council policy; preparation or review of short-term and long-term cash flow schedules; and presentations to the council as needed.
It is expressly understood and agreed to by both parties that the Contractor, while carrying out and complying with any of the terms and conditions of this agreement, is a corporation licensed in California and not an employee of the City. This contract may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ notice.
In the case of early termination, the CITY OF MT. SHASTA will be entitled to completion of all work in progress at its option, and RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING will be entitled to payment in full of all expenses and fees incurred.
AGREED:
_________________________________ s/ C. M. Dominico___________ Kim Fowler Interim City Manager Cathleen M. Dominico, President CITY OF MT. SHASTA RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING _________________________________ _7/29/2026__________________________ Date Date
7 RESOLUTION CCR-26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA
APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NUMBER 2026/2027-01
APPROPRIATING $10,000 TO BE PAID TO RYLAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS
CONSULTING TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT FINANCE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Finance Director oversees, directs, and participates in critical and essential duties of City business; and,
WHEREAS, it is prudent for the City to temporarily fill this role with a qualified consultant when an employee is currently unable to fulfill their job duties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mt.
Shasta that Budget Adjustment No. 2026/2027-01 appropriating $10,000 from the General Fund for consultant Finance services is approved.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of August by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED: August 17, 2026
CITY OF MT. SHASTA:
____________________________
ATTEST: Casey Glaubman, Mayor
_________________________________
Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 8
Staff Report
www.mtshastaca.gov | YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL CENTER | www.visitmtshasta.com/ MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Delinquent Property Tax Resolution
X Regular Special Consent Closed
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution CCR-26-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Adopting the Practice of Collecting Past Due Accounts Through the Siskiyou County Auditor’s and Tax Collector’s Office.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the City Council approves a list of properties delinquent on their property taxes. The list is then submitted to the County Auditor so that liens may be placed on the delinquent properties.
On July 13th of this year, the City Council approved a list of delinquent properties. However, the County Auditor’s Office has requested that the City submit a resolution as well.
FISCAL IMPACT: The past-due balances of the two properties named in Exhibit A total $2,660.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution CCR-26-XX
Attachment A, Delinquent Properties List
Attachment B, County Assessment Form
10 RESOLUTION NO. CCR-26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA ADOPTING THE PRACTICE
OF COLLECTING PAST DUE ACCOUNTS THROUGH THE SISKIYOU COUNTY AUDITOR’S AND TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the City of Mt Shasta bills monthly for water, sewer, garbage, and drainage fees to owners of real property owned within the City limits of Mt Shasta, and some outside those City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mt Shasta has a fiduciary duty to collect for said assessments and fees from all owners for these services; and
WHEREAS, finance charges, the threat of collection and placement of liens applied to real properties with outstanding balances due to nonpayment has not been successful; and WHEREAS, the Siskiyou County Auditor and Tax Collector’s Offices agree to collect these delinquent accounts for the City of Mt Shasta through Property Tax Roll at no charge to the City of Mt Shasta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta report from the Director of Finance listing charges and delinquent accounts for the water, sewer, garbage, and drainage fees accumulated on said accounts to June 30, 2026 is attached hereto entitled Exhibit A and is hereby approved, received and filed; the City of Mt Shasta determines that the fees and delinquencies in the amount of $2,660.00 shall be collected by the Siskiyou County Tax Collector on the Property Tax Roll in the same manner as property taxes; and that the Director of Finance is hereby directed to file with the Siskiyou County Auditor a copy of this Resolution, whereby the County Auditor shall enter the amount of the delinquent charges as specified in this Resolution against each of the affected parcels of real property specified herein as they appear on the current assessment roll, and collect the charges and delinquencies in the same manner as property taxes.
The foregoing Resolution was approved this 17th day of August 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
DATED: August 17th, 2026
ATTEST: CITY OF MT. SHASTA
____________________________ _________________________________ Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk Casey Glaubman, Mayor
11 City of Mt Shasta Utility Property Tax Liens - Exhibit A Property Owner Parcel Number Physical Address of Property Amount of Lien Notes Rad Anzulovic & Maja Baligo 036-450-610 521 S Old Stage Ct $1,330.00 Bal due through 6/30/2026 Rad Anzulovic & Maja Baligo 036-450-610 521 S Old Stage Ct #A $1,330.00 Bal due through 6/30/2026 $2,660.00
12 To:
Phone#
Phone#
Siskiyou County Auditor-Controller
311 Fourth St, Room 101
Yreka, CA 96097
District name & Direct Charge# (Select Your Entity)
Primary Contact name:
District Email:
Secondary Contact name:
District Email:
Total Number of Parcels Charged (#)
Total Assessment Charged ($)
Upon satisfactory proof, Revenue and Taxation (R& T) Code section 4986 authorizes the Auditor to cancel all or any portion of any tax, penalty or cost if it was levied or charged: 1) More than once; 2) Erroneously or illegally; 3) On the cancelled portion of an assessment that has been decreased pursuant to a correction; 4) On property that did not exist on the lien date; 5) On property annexed after lien date by the public entity owing it; 6) On property acquired by a public entity; 7) On that portion of an assessment in excess of the value of the property as determined by the Assessor pursuant to R & T code section 469.
Furthermore, upon the recommendation of the Tax Collector, R & T Code section 4986.8 authorizes the Auditor to cancel “any tax bill if the amount is so small as not to justify the cost of collection. Any penalties, costs, fees, or special assessments….of any tax bill which is cancelled pursuant to this section may also be cancelled.” Any tax bill so cancelled will result in an adjustment to current tax apportionments. (See R & T Code section 4707).
The City/District certifies that it has read and understands the above paragraph regarding the potential effect on property tax apportionments if tax bills are cancelled. The City/District also certifies that it has complied will all applicable laws prior to imposing these taxes/fees/assessments and agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless and release the County from any and all actions, claims, and damages arising out of or in connection with any claim or lawsuit alleging that the City/District unlawfully imposed the taxes/fees/assessments.
The City/District certifies that the parcel data and taxes/fees/assessments have been updated to the City/District’s satisfaction. The City/District requests placement of the City/District’s taxes/fees/assessments on the 2024/25 Siskiyou County tax statements and agrees to the County’s administration charge of a ¼ of 1% (.0025) per GC 29142 & GC 29304. For Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) assessments and entities formed under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 the administration charges will be a total of $16 per parcel annually. For those entities participating in PACE and formed under Mello Roos, we will have a separately agreed upon amount for the administration charge.
City/District approval of the complete listing, including all modifications, in electronic form and on hard copy. (Space bar will enter a check mark) 1
SISKIYOU COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
FY 2026/27
FINALIZE ASSESSMENT
Deadline: Submit Anytime Now, but NO later than August 10, 2026 13 2
District Name & Direct Charge #:
Signature_______________________________ Print Name Date Signature_______________________________ Print Name Date Signature_______________________________ Print Name Date Signature_______________________________ Print Name Date Signature_______________________________ Print Name Date Please mail the original Finalize Assessments form to the address listed above. Email a copy to Nikki Thomas at [email protected] along with the completed electronic listing of your assessments. 14 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM # 9
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Ballot Measure H Argument Authorization
X Regular Special Consent Closed
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution CCR-26-XX, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mt. Shasta Authorizing Ballot Measure Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for Measure H, Essential Services and Public Safety Protection Measure.
BACKGROUND: On June 8th, the City Council voted to place Measure H on the ballot for the election to be held on November 3rd, 2026.
The attached resolution authorizes several members of the public, Brett Anthis, Debbie Derby, and Geoff Harkness, to submit the attached argument in favor of Measure H on behalf of the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution CCR-26-XX
Attachment A, Argument In Favor of Measure H
15 RESOLUTION CCR-26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA AUTHORIZING BALLOT
ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR
MEASURE H, ESSENIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION
MEASURE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MT. SHASTA HEREBY RESOLVES that Brett Anthis, Deborah Derby, and Geoff Harkness are authorized to submit ballot argument and rebuttal for the Essential Services and Public Safety Protection Measure known as Measure H on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of August 2026 by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DATED: August 17, 2026 CITY OF MT. SHASTA
______________________________
Casey Glaubman, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Rachel Agron, Deputy City Clerk
16 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE H
Vote YES on Measure H to protect the essential services Mount Shasta residents, families, businesses, and visitors rely on every day.
Measure H will protect Mount Shasta’s Fire Department from cuts and maintain police and 911 response. Keep Mount Shasta safe, prepared, and self-reliant.
Mount Shasta is a small city with public-safety responsibilities.
Our firefighters must remain prepared for structure fires, medical emergencies, and the growing threat of wildfire.
Our police officers must be available to respond quickly, protect neighborhoods and businesses, and keep our community safe. Our 911 emergency response system must be ready around the clock because every second matters when an emergency happens.
But the cost of maintaining trained personnel, reliable equipment, emergency vehicles, fuel, insurance, and 24-hour readiness continue to rise faster than City revenues. Without a stable, locally controlled funding source, Mount Shasta could face cuts that threaten emergency response and other essential services.
Measure H provides approximately $1,600,000 annually in locally controlled funding to help maintain fire protection and wildfire preparedness, police services, 911 emergency response, and other essential City services. Every penny generated by Measure H will stay in Mount Shasta. The State cannot take these funds.
Visitors and tourists who shop in Mount Shasta and rely on our roads, police, fire, and emergency services will help pay their fair share. Most groceries and prescription medications are exempt from sales tax and will remain exempt.
Measure H also includes taxpayer protections. An independent citizens’ oversight committee will review how funds are spent, and audits and financial reports will help ensure transparency and accountability.
Measure H is not about expanding government. It is about protecting the services we depend on and preventing cuts before they damage emergency readiness, public safety, and Mount Shasta’s quality of life.
Please join residents, first responders, business owners, and community leaders in voting YES on Measure H to protect Mount Shasta’s essential services. 17