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MINUTES OF THE YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Yreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA On November 15, 2022, the City Council of Yreka, met for a Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and upon roll call, the following Councilmembers were present: Deborah Baird, Joan Smith Freeman, Paul McCoy, and Corey Middleton. Mayor Kegg was absent, Mayor Baird presided
1.CALL TO ORDER:
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION:
3. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the following items). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will reconvene and reportable action, if any, will be announced:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator Government Code § 54957.6(a) Agency negotiators: City Manager Ledbetter, Assistant City Manager Hogan, Human Resources Director Elsnab
Employee Organization: Yreka Employees Association, and Yreka Management Association
4. OPTIONAL RECESS IF DESIRED:
5. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:30 PM:
Announcement of any action taken by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Government Code § 54950 et. seq.)
Mayor Pro Tempore Baird announced there was no reportable action from Closed Session.
6. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This time slot is for informational presentations, appointments, or awards to be presented by the City Council or to the City Council.
None
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOLLOW-UP:
None
10. CONSENT AGENDA:
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial and will be enacted by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to remove an item for discussion, a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 1, 2022. b. Approval/ratification of payments issued from October 23, 2022, through November 6, 2022. c. Continuation of Urgency Ordinance #864: Fireworks.
d. Continuation of Urgency Resolution #2021-51: Remote Public Meetings. e. Waive Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda. Ordinances shall be introduced and adopted by title only.
Recommended City Council Action (after the Mayor's request for public comment): Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
11.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Planning Director
a. Agenda Title: Howell-Barnes Tentative Parcel Map: Public Hearing The City of Yreka Planning Department received a tentative parcel map application filed by Ken Barnes.
The proposed tentative parcel map would subdivide one 2.00-acre parcel (Assessor's Parcel Number 062- 041-400) into three separate parcels. The existing parcel includes two commercial buildings (1829 South Oregon Street and 1833 South Oregon Street) and paved parking area. The property is zoned M-1 Light Industrial and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial. The proposed parcels would maintain the current zoning and land use designations.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve a Resolution 2022-50 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-15 for the Subdivision of a Two Acre Assessor's Parcel Number 062-041-400 into Three Distinct Parcels with Conditions.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Approve a Resolution 2022-50 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-15 for the Subdivision of a Two Acre Assessor's Parcel Number 062-041-400 into Three Distinct Parcels with Conditions.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
12. NEW BUSINESS
Police Department
a. Agenda Title: Fundraising Activities for K9 Officer Luna Recommended City Council Action: Motion to of the Yreka City Council to approve the fundraising activities using presented logos and graphics in marketing products to support the Yreka Police Department's K9 Program
No Public Comment.
Motion to of the Yreka City Council to approve the fundraising activities using presented logos and graphics in marketing products to support the Yreka Police Department's K9 Program and use for the future 501c3.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
Public Works
b. Agenda Title: Resolutions Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of .
California, to Enter into Funding Agreements, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments Thereto for the Following Projects:
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvement Project
2. Yreka Creek Sewer Improvement Project
3. Water Main Replacement Project
4. South Yreka Water Supply and Distribution Improvements Project Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvement Project.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvement Project.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECONDED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Yreka Creek Sewer Improvement Project.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to
Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Yreka Creek Sewer Improvement Project.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
SECONDED: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Water Main Replacement Project.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Yreka Creek Sewer Improvement Project.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baird
SECONDED: Councilmember Smith Freeman
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the South Yreka Water Supply and Distribution Improvements Project.
No Public Comment.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2022-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City to Apply for Grant Funds from the State of California, to enter into a Funding Agreement, and to Designate Representatives to Sign Agreements and any Amendments thereto for the Yreka Creek Sewer Improvement Project.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECONDED: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers: Baird, Smith Freeman, McCoy, and Middleton NOES: None
ABSENT: Kegg
Planning Director
c. Agenda Title: City Council Interviews of Applicants to the Planning Commission Seats for Future Mayoral Appointment at a City Council meeting
Five candidates will be interviewed by the City Council for vacant positions on the Planning Commission.
Matt Osborne respectfully withdrew his application prior to the interview.
Four Candidates in attendance, Louise Gliatto, Ann Ohlund, Dawn Marie Autrey, Marlee Billingsley Public comment from Brian Devlin.
No Council action was taken. Decision is deferred to the next City Council meeting.
Finance
d. Agenda Title: Fee waiver request of Development Impact Fees for owner's investment property Owner/investor willingly entered into a fee waiver agreement in April 2017, secured by real property that is delinquent and is now subject to current development fee rates, interest, and penalties. Owner is seeking payment relief.
Recommended City Council Action: Discussion and possible action regarding Waiver of Development Impact Fees for Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt investment property.
This item was tabled to the next regular City Council meeting the Schmidts unable to attend the meeting.
13. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager and Staff may make brief announcements or reports at this time.
City Manager Ledbetter on 11/14 attended Nevada Arts Council meeting arts grants and the downtown merchants meeting, 1/7 attended the SCEDC Quarterly Meeting, and on 11/2, City Manager Ledbetter made a presentation to the Lions Clut City Manager Ledbetter also met with Brian Favero for the Elk's Holiday parade and presented updates scheduled event o Nov. 26'.
Assistant City Manager clarified motion language read for Resolution 2022-47 by Joan Smith Freeman and understood by City Councilmembers. Motion was reread by Smith Freeman, affirmed by Councilmember McCoy who had seconded the motion, all Councilmembers agreed on the motion language as reread.
14. COUNCILMEMBER STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Members of the Council may make brief announcements, reports, or request staff to report to Council on any matter at a subsequent meeting.
General comments were heard on community events.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. as Mayor
Motion December 6, 2022
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