REKA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA HELD IN SAID CITY ON MAY 3, 2022
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On the 3rd Day of May 2022 at 6:30PM, the City Council of the City of Yreka met and upon roll call, the following were present: Deborah Baird, Joan Smith Freeman, Duane Kegg, Corey Middleton, and Paul McCoy.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
This time slot is for informational presentations, appointments, or awards to be presented by the City Council or to the City Council.
Presentation - Yreka Fire Department:
Proclamation in Recognition of Service - Oak Ridge Mobile Estates Fire Chief Jerry Lemos acknowledged and accepted the proclamation the recognized groups and individuals.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dusty Veal spoke to actions on April 5, 2022, relating to procedural concern on ballot measure direction given regarding the Yreka Swim Center and Native Park.
Public comment was heard from Jan Osborn, Yreka resident regarding the Yreka Swim Center and Native Park project.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent agenda items introduced to the council.
a. Approval/ratification of payments issued from April 11, 2022, through April 22, 2022. b. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held April 19, 2022 c. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held April 5, 2022. d. Appointment of the City Clerk for the City of Yreka
e. Adoption of Class 16 Categorical Exemption for the Purchase of APN 053-643-580 & 053- 651-760 (Notice of Exemption Form - Land Acquisition for Proposed Aquatic Center Facility.
f. Continuation of Urgency Ordinance #864: Fireworks
g. Continuation of Urgency Resolution #2021-51: Remote Public Meetings h. Waive Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda. Ordinances shall be introduced and adopted by title only.
ACTION: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 5.a. through 5.h. as presented.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Baird, Kegg, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Middleton
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. OLD BUSINESS:
City Manager
a. Agenda Title: Yreka Swim Center and Native Park, Cure and Correct legislative action April 5, 2022, Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code §54960.1
Recommended City Council Action: Direct staff to: (1) Prepare for the Siskiyou County November 2022 General Election, a ½% sales tax ballot measure for the general fund to primarily fund maintenance and operation of the Yreka Swim Center and the Native Park project located on Foothill Drive; other city parks; necessary fire and other essential city services; and (2) authorization to expend grant award funds to proceed with work on CEQA, property acquisition and engineering authorized under the grant; (3) In the event that the ballot measure fails, staff and its subcontractors shall cease further work on the Yreka Swim center and prepare a letter to the California Parks and Recreation returning the grant award.
Public comments were heard from Dawn Marie Autrey, Lorenzo Love, and Annette Lenz.
ACTION: Direct staff to: (1) Prepare for the Siskiyou County November 2022 General Election, a ½% sales tax ballot measure for the general fund to primarily fund maintenance and operation of the Yreka Swim Center and the Native Park project located on Foothill Drive; other city parks; necessary fire and other essential city services; and (2) authorization to expend grant award funds to proceed with work on CEQA, property acquisition and engineering authorized under the grant; (3) In the event that the ballot measure fails, staff and its subcontractors shall cease further work on the Yreka Swim center and prepare a letter to the California Parks and Recreation returning the grant award.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Middleton NAYS: Baird
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
b. Agenda Title: City of Yreka Project List
Recommended City Council Action: Direct staff to schedule special meetings for further discussion to incorporate into City's strategic planning process.
ACTION: Staff was directed to schedule a special meeting in June to review the City of Yreka Project List to incorporate into City's strategic planning process. c. Agenda Title: Siskiyou County Museum City Map
Recommended City Council Action: Discussion and direction with possible approval of Siskiyou County Museum City map as presented.
Map was presented former Yreka City Mayor Grace Bennett, who clarified this project is being presented by the Friends of the Siskiyou County Museum. Input from Councilmembers was given.
ACTION: Direction was given to Grace Bennett incorporate City Council input for further refinement and bring the map back again to the City Council for approval prior to printing.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
Public Works
a. Agenda Title: Gold Rush Day 2022
Recommended Council Action: Adopt a Resolution City Council of the City of Yreka approving Street Closures and Other Requests for the Yreka Chamber of Commerce Specia Event Known as "Gold Rush Day 2022" and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriatior of $5,750 in Fiscal Year 2021-22 as the City's cash and in-kind contribution to the event.
Councilmember Baird excused herself from the meeting during the discussion at 8:48PM.
Korey Hayden outlined the day event; scheduled performances and activities, and attraction poster for the Gold Rush Day 2022 event.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2022-16 City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Street Closures and Other Requests for the Yreka Chamber of Commerce Special Event Known as "Gold Rush Day 2022" and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation of $5,750 in Fiscal Year 2021-22 as the City's cash and in-kind contribution to the event.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Middleton NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Baird
b. Agenda Title: Surplus Land Act (Carnegie Building)
Recommended Council Action: Adopt a Resolution Declaring a City-Owned Property as Surplus Land and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Take Implementing Actions Necessary to Comply with the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.) ACTION: Adopt Resolution 2022-17 Declaring a City-Owned Property as Surplus Land and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Take Implementing Actions Necessary to Comply with the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.) MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Middleton NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Baird
c. Agenda Title: 2022 Yreka Swim and Activity Program
Recommended Action: Approval of the Summer 2022 Yreka Swim and Activity Program at the Montague Community Park and Pool for Yreka's youth, and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation of $5,500 to be allocated between FY21-22 and FY22-23 Emily Aldrich and Councilmember Smith Freeman spoke to the program's planned schedule and previous summers operating success.
ACTION: Approval of the Summer 2022 Yreka Swim and Activity Program at the Montague Community Park and Pool for Yreka's youth, and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation of $5,500 to be allocated between FY21-22 and FY22-23 MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Smith Freeman, McCoy, Middleton NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Baird
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager and Staff made brief announcements or reports at this time.
9. COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business before the Council the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
Thets t
Minutes approved by Council,
Rhetta Hogan City Clerk Motion May 3, 2022