MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 5, 2022
CALIFORNIA
On the 5"' Day of April 2022 at 5:30PM, the City Council of the City of Yreka met in special session, and upon roll call, the following were present: Deborah Baird, Joan Smith Freeman, Duane Kegg, Corey Middleton, and Paul McCoy.
3. CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30PM SPECIAL MEETING:
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following items):
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8) Property: California State Route 3 (SR 3)
Third Party Negotiation: California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 City Negotiation: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Yreka and Caltrans
Under Negotiation: Possible purchases and encroachment agreement including price, terms of payment, or both.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (§ 54956.9) Property: 1407 Oakview Circle, Yreka CA 96097
Owner: Donovan Hall
Initiation of litigation: Initiate Action for Abating Nuisance
5. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Kegg returned the meeting into open session. The action taken during closed session is as follows:
ACTION: Motion to authorize the initiation of litigation concerning the real property located at 1407 Oakview Circle to Abate nuisances present at that property.
MOTIONED: Baird
SECONDED: Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Middleton, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Baird NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent agenda items introduced to the council.
ACTION: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A through I MOTIONED: McCoy
SECONDED: Smith Freeman
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Middleton, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Baird NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and Possible Action - City Manager: Yreka Swim Center and Native Park.
City Manager, Jason Ledbetter made a presentation on the pool project and the project impacts to the City without a dedicated revenue stream.
Public Comment Opened:
Members from the public brought forward statements of concern and position for and against the project.
Speakers In Person: Robin Richards, Buzzy McClouskey, Jan Osborn, Holly Vaughn, Steve Radford, Lorenzo Love, Dawn Marie Autry, Cindy and Wayne Hammer, Speaker #1 Holden 12-years old - Montague resident, Corey Hayden, not a Yreka resident, Jerry Stacher, Jennifer Gross, Krista Gilman, Jennifer Silvera, and Rhetta Hogan Speakers via Zoom: Erica Terance, Speaker #2 Kelly (first name only) not a Yreka resident.
Written communications were read by the City Manager from David and Betsy Shutteroff, and Gloria Smith
Public Comment Closed
Discussion regarding use of funds arising from general sales tax and advisory purpose, can be change by future councils and is not restricted by advisory purpose.
After discussion and clarification, an amended motion made by Councilmember Freeman, was to:
Prepare for the Siskiyou County November 2022 General Election, a ballot measure proposing a ½% sales tax upward adjustment to 8.25% per dollar general fund which will be pared with a directory measure to primarily fund assessment the maintenance and operation the Yreka Swim Center and Native Park project located on Foothill Drive; other city parks; necessary fire and other essential city services; and (2) proceed work on and authorization to expend funds on CEQA, property acquisition and engineering pursuant to the grant award, (3) whereas should the ballot measure fail, provide direction to stop effort on project and prepare a letter to the California Parks and Recreation returning the grant award.
MOTIONED: Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Middleton, Smith Freeman, McCoy NAYS: Baird
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and Possible Action - Public Works:
Matt Bray, Public Works Director: Introduction of item.
Brett Butler, Applicant: Presentation of proposed Nor Cal Event.
Clarifying questions from council.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Requests Associated with Special Event known as the "Norcal Cross" to be held on May 14, 2022.
MOTIONED: McCoy
SECONDED: Smith Freeman
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Middleton, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Baird NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
b. Discussion and Possible Action - Public Works:
Matt Bray, Public Works Director: Introduction of proposed surplus properties.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution Declaring Two City-Owned Properties as Surplus and and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Take Implementing Action lecessary to Comply with the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.
MOTIONED: Baird
SECONDED: Kegg
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Middleton, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Baird NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
11. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager and Staff made brief announcements or reports at this time.
12. COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
13. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the Council the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk Motion April 19, 2022