Corey Middleton, Mayor
Paul McCoy, Mayor Pro tempore
Colleen Baker, Councilmember
Drake Davis, Councilmember
Duane Kegg, Councilmember
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Emily Aldrich, Finance Director
Matthew Bray, Public Works Director
John Elsnab, Human Resources Director
Mark Gilman, Police Chief
Andrew Jared, City Attorney
Jerry Lemos, Fire Chief
Juliana Lucchesi, Community Dev. Director
Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk
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Regular Session: 6:30 PM
Yreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA Phone 530-841-2386, Facsimile 530-842-4836, email: [email protected] Regular Meetings of the Yreka City Council are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
The full agenda packet can be found on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter. Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection 72 hours before each regularly scheduled meeting, and 24 hours before each special meeting, at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, located at 701 4th St, Yreka, California during normal business hours. Any writing that is subject to disclosure that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
Materials distributed to a majority of councilmembers less than 72 hours before a meeting will be available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter.
Please note the following change to the City’s public comment procedures: Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953(f), remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in-person or via email, as set forth below.
Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person." Written comments will be distributed to the Councilmembers but will not be read aloud at the meeting.
1. 6:30PM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. 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.
17th Annual Read Across Siskiyou Event, First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public participation is welcomed and invited at all City Council meetings. This time is set aside for residents 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 item noted on the Regular Agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.
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The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane, or disruptive remarks.
Councilmembers, when recognized by the Mayor, may ask clarifying questions of presenter but no action may be taken by the City Council during the public comment section of the meeting. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda.
This time is set aside for residents to address the City Council on matters listed on the Consent Agenda as well as other items not included on the Agenda. If your comments concern an item listed under the Public Hearing or New Business sections of the Agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.
• Please speak into the microphone from the podium. The podium electronically adjusts up and down to accommodate speaker.
• Please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. • Please address the Council as a whole.
• If you have documents to present, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies. These become a public record.
• Please limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
• Since Council is unable to take action on issues not on the agenda, your matter may be referred to staff for follow up or be placed on a future agenda.
The public comment period is not intended to be a “Question and Answer” period or conversations with the Council or City staff.
4. 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/ratification of payments issued from September 22, 2024, through October 5, 2024. b. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 1, 2024. c. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 1, 2024. d. Adoption of Resolution 2024-42 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing Investment Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
e. Approval of the Proclamation of the 17th Annual Read Across Siskiyou event.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
City Manager
a. Agenda Title: Yreka Fire Department
Recommended City Council Action: No action needed. Presentation and Discussion only.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
Public Hearing Protocol:
i. Mayor will describe the purpose of the Public Hearing. ii. City Staff will provide the Staff Report.
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iii. City Staff will respond to questions from the City Council. iv. Mayor will open the Public Hearing.
v. Public wanting to comment will come to the podium, provide the City Clerk with their name and address, and provide their comments.
vi. Mayor will close the Public Hearing.
vii. City Council will deliberate and act on the item.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
Municipal Projects Manager
a. Agenda Title: Approval and Authorization of the Mayor to Execute the Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Direction and Management of Public Transportation Services in Siskiyou County.
Recommended City Council Action: Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Direction and Management of Public Transportation Services in Siskiyou County.
8. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager and Staff may make brief announcements or reports at this time.
9. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS, STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
AB 1234* Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) *(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.) Members of the Council may make brief announcements, reports, or request staff to report to the Council on any matter at a subsequent meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
In compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act, notice of this meeting has been posted in a publicly accessible place, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Public Hearings: If you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on an agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing. Any person seeking to challenge a City Council decision made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and the discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the City Council, shall be required to commence that action 90 days following the date on which the decision becomes final as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Please refer to Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6 to determine how to calculate when a decision becomes “final.”
"CHALLENGING DECISIONS OF CITY ENTITIES The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City of Yreka is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision, including without limitation Government Code section 65009 applicable to many land use and zoning decisions, Government Code section 66499.37 applicable to the Subdivision Map Act, and Public Resources Code section 21167 applicable to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. Government Code section 65009 and 66499.37, and Public Resources Code section 21167, impose shorter limitations periods and requirements, including timely service in addition to filing. If a person wishes to challenge the above actions in court, Yreka City Council Agenda
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they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Yreka, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies." The City of Yreka does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classes in employment or provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations for this meeting should notify the City Clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting at (530) 841-2386 or by notifying the Clerk at [email protected].
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I, Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk for the City of Yreka, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that a copy of the above Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Yreka, California, was delivered and/or notice by email not less than 72 hours, before the hour of 6:30PM on October 15, 2024 to the members of the governing agency, and caused the agenda to be posted on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us and posted at Yreka City Hall, 701 Fourth St., Yreka, California. /s/: Cyndy Prohaska
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Corey Middleton, Mayor
Paul McCoy, Mayor Pro tempore
Colleen Baker, Councilmember
Drake Davis, Councilmember
Duane Kegg, Councilmember
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Emily Aldrich, Finance Director
Matthew Bray, Public Works Director
John Elsnab, Human Resources Director
Mark Gilman, Police Chief
Andrew Jared, City Attorney
Jerry Lemos, Fire Chief
Juliana Lucchesi, Community Dev. Director
Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk
YREKA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:20 PM
Yreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone 530-841-2386, Facsimile 530-842-4836, email: [email protected] Regular Meetings of the Yreka City Council are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
The full agenda packet can be found on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter. Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection 72 hours before each regularly scheduled meeting, and 24 hours before each special meeting, at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, located at 701 4th St, Yreka, California during normal business hours. Any writing that is subject to disclosure that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
Materials distributed to a majority of councilmembers less than 72 hours before a meeting will be available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter.
Please note the following change to the City’s public comment procedures: Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953(f), remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in-person or via email, as set forth below.
Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person." Written comments will be distributed to the Councilmembers but will not be read aloud at the meeting.
1. 5:20 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 5:23 pm
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public participation is limited to those items listed on the agenda.
If your comments do not concern an item listed on this Agenda, please address the City Council at the next regular meeting.
The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane, or disruptive remarks.
Councilmembers, when recognized by the Mayor, may ask questions of presenter but no action may be taken by the City Council during the public comment section of the meeting. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda.
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• Please speak into the microphone from the podium. The podium electronically adjusts up and down to accommodate speaker.
• Please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. • Please address the Council as a whole.
• If you have documents to present, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies. These become a public record.
• Please limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
• Since Council is unable to take action on issues not on the agenda, your matter may be referred to staff for follow up or be placed on a future agenda.
Public comment period is not intended to be a “Question and Answer” period or conversations with the Council or City staff.
No public comment was received.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the following item(s). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will reconvene and reportable action, if any, will be announced:
a. Conference with legal with counsel – pending litigation (Govt C §54956.9(d)(1)) - Miners LLC v. Miner’s Hospitality LLC, et al
Siskiyou County Case Number 24CV00784
4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
Announcement of any action taken by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Government Code § 54950 et. seq.)
Open session reconvened at 5:38pm
The City of Yreka is entering into a settlement agreement with the parties and will recoup the monies sought.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 pm
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Corey Middleton, Mayor
Minutes approved by City Council
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Corey Middleton, Mayor
Paul McCoy, Mayor Pro tempore
Colleen Baker, Councilmember
Drake Davis, Councilmember
Duane Kegg, Councilmember
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Emily Aldrich, Finance Director
Matthew Bray, Public Works Director
John Elsnab, Human Resources Director
Mark Gilman, Police Chief
Andrew Jared, City Attorney
Jerry Lemos, Fire Chief
Juliana Lucchesi, Community Dev. Director
Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk
YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTUES
October 1, 2024
Closed Session: 5:30 PM
Regular Session: 6:30 PM
Yreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA Phone 530-841-2386, Facsimile 530-842-4836, email: [email protected] Regular Meetings of the Yreka City Council are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
The full agenda packet can be found on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter. Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection 72 hours before each regularly scheduled meeting, and 24 hours before each special meeting, at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, located at 701 4th St, Yreka, California during normal business hours. Any writing that is subject to disclosure that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
Materials distributed to a majority of councilmembers less than 72 hours before a meeting will be available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.ci.yreka.ca.us/AgendaCenter.
Please note the following change to the City’s public comment procedures: Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953(f), remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in-person or via email, as set forth below.
Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person." Written comments will be distributed to the Councilmembers but will not be read aloud at the meeting.
1. 5:30PM CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public participation is limited to those items listed on the agenda.
If your comments do not concern an item listed on this Agenda, please address the City Council at the next regular meeting.
The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane, or disruptive remarks.
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Councilmembers, when recognized by the Mayor, may ask questions of presenter but no action may be taken by the City Council during the public comment section of the meeting. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. • Please speak into the microphone from the podium. The podium electronically adjusts up and down to accommodate speaker.
• Please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. • Please address the Council as a whole.
• If you have documents to present, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies. These become a public record.
• Please limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
• Since Council is unable to take action on issues not on the agenda, your matter may be referred to staff for follow up or be placed on a future agenda.
Public comment period is not intended to be a “Question and Answer” period or conversations with the Council or City staff.
No public comment was received.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the following item(s). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will reconvene and reportable action, if any, will be announced:
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation §54957 (City Manager)
4. 6:30PM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm.
There was no reportable action in closed session. A special closed session was calendared for October 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm for the Evaluation of the City Manager.
Councilmembers Middleton, Kegg, Davis & Baker are present. Councilmember McCoy is absent.
Motion to Add a Request for a Leave of Absence of Councilmember Paul McCoy to the agenda.
No public comment was received.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmember Baker, Kegg, Davis, & Baker
NO’s: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember McCoy
The motion passes.
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Motion to Grant a Leave of Absence to Councilmember McCoy through December 3, 2024. The Leave of Absence Request will be brought back to council for further discussion at the December 3, 2024, City Council meeting.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Kegg
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmember Kegg, Davis, Baker & Middleton
NO’s: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember McCoy
The motion passes.
5. 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.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public participation is welcomed and invited at all City Council meetings. This time is set aside for residents 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 item noted on the Regular Agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.
The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane, or disruptive remarks.
Councilmembers, when recognized by the Mayor, may ask clarifying questions of presenter but no action may be taken by the City Council during the public comment section of the meeting. Under the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda.
This time is set aside for residents to address the City Council on matters listed on the Consent Agenda as well as other items not included on the Agenda. If your comments concern an item listed under the Public Hearing or New Business sections of the Agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.
• Please speak into the microphone from the podium. The podium electronically adjusts up and down to accommodate speaker.
• Please state your name for the record prior to providing your comments. • Please address the Council as a whole.
• If you have documents to present, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies. These become a public record.
• Please limit your remarks to five (5) minutes.
• Since Council is unable to take action on issues not on the agenda, your matter may be referred to staff for follow up or be placed on a future agenda.
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7. 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/ratification of payments issued from September 8, 2024, through September 21, 2024. b. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 17, 2024. c. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting held September 24, 2024. d. Approve the Appointment of Aaron J. White to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department. e. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Great Northern Services and the City of Yreka for Implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Siskiyou County Protein and Produce Program.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda items 7a. 7b, 7c, and 7d only of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Kegg
SECOND: Councilmember Baker
AYES: Councilmember Kegg, Davis, Baker & Middleton
NO’s: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember McCoy
The motion passes.
No public comment was received for Consent Agenda Item 7e.
Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda Item 7e of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Davis
SECOND: Councilmember Kegg
AYES: Councilmembers Kegg, Davis, Baker & Middleton
NO’s: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember McCoy
The motion passes.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
City Manager & Fire Chief
a. Agenda Title: Yreka Fire Department Presentation
Recommended City Council Action: No Action needed. Presentation and Discussion only.
No public comment was received.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
Public Hearing Protocol:
i. Mayor will describe the purpose of the Public Hearing. ii. City Staff will provide the Staff Report.
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iii. City Staff will respond to questions from the City Council. iv. Mayor will open the Public Hearing.
v. Public wanting to comment will come to the podium, provide the City Clerk with their name and address, and provide their comments.
vi. Mayor will close the Public Hearing.
vii. City Council will deliberate and act on the item.
10. NEW BUSINESS: (NONE)
11. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Jason Ledbetter gave an update.
12. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS, STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
AB 1234* Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) *(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.) Councilmember Baker: Councilmember Baker requested that at a future city council meeting that the issue of forming an Ad Hoc Committee regarding the unhoused be added to the agenda.
Councilmember Davis: Gave an on Fire Safe Council.
Councilmember Kegg: Gave an update.
Councilmember Middleton: Gave an update.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Yreka City Council
FROM:
PREPARED BY:
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Emily Aldrich, Finance Director
AGENDA TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2024
Discussion:
Specific resolution language is required by the Local Agency Investment Fund, which requires approval from the City Council of the City of Yreka specific to investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund, established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq.
The attached resolution incorporates the specific language needed. The resolution names the City Manager, City Treasurer and the Finance Director as authorized parties to deposit and withdraw funds from the Local Agency Investment Fund.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation and Requested Action:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY
INVESTMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury under Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein is in the best interest of the City of Yreka;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Yreka hereby authorizes the deposit and withdrawal of City of Yreka monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with Government Code section 16429.1 et. seq. for the purpose of investment as provided therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council officers holding the title(s) specified hereinbelow or their successors in office are each hereby authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and may execute and deliver any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transaction contemplated hereby:
Jason Ledbetter
(name)
Emily Aldrich
(name)
Antonia Wollmann
(name)
City Manager
(title)
Finance Director
(title)
Staff Accountant
(title)
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(signature)
____________________
(signature)
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(signature)
Section 2. This resolution shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by City Council by resolution and a copy of the resolution rescinding this resolution is filed with the State Treasurer’s Office.
Passed and adopted, by the City Council of the City of Yreka, located in Siskiyou County of the State of California on 15th day of October, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
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The foregoing Resolution 2024-42 was adopted this 15th day of October 2024. _____________________
Corey Middleton
Mayor
Attest:________________
City Clerk
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Siskiyou County
PROCLAMATION of the 17th ANNUAL “READ ACROSS SISKIYOU” event Sponsored By First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission WHEREAS, the ultimate goal of the First 5 Siskiyou Children and Families Commission is that all of Siskiyou’s children from prenatal through 5 years of age will be healthy, ready to learn, and supported in safe, nurturing families and communities; and WHEREAS, children in Siskiyou County from prenatal through 5 years of age have a successful start in life through daily reading with supportive and nurturing families, caregivers, educators and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, early literacy is the foundation for academic, social emotional, and economic success; and
WHEREAS, First 5 Siskiyou, in partnership with Siskiyou County Library, dedicates one day each year to promote early literacy by providing the same titled book to be read by guest readers to children in various preschools, kindergartens, child care settings, libraries and online events throughout Siskiyou County on the same day and provide each child with a copy of that book to take home.
THEREFORE, the City of Yreka hereby proclaims November 13, 2024 as the 17th anniversary of “Read Across Siskiyou” and be it that this body enthusiastically endors-es daily reading, singing and playing with children as a critical foundation for healthy development and lifelong success.
Signed _______________________________ Date__________________ Corey R. MIddleton, City of Yreka
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To: Yreka City Council
From:
Prepared By:
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager. Jerry Lemos, Fire Chief.
Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Agenda Title: Discussion only: Yreka Fire Department Presentation Meeting Date: October 15, 2024
Discussion:
On April 20, 2021 the City of Yreka City Council voted 5 to 0 approving a planning grant application for $250,000 of funding for a New Fire Station Project.
On October 4, 2022 the City of Yreka City Council voted 5 to 0 to create a Fire Department Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc consisted of 2 Yreka City Council Members, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager at the time Rhetta Hogan, Current YFD staff and Volunteers as well as prior Volunteers. Participation from the State of California Office of Emergency Services, CalFire, South Yreka Fire, Montague Fire, Karuk Emergency staff and Siskiyou County Supervisor Ogren all participated in all or the majority of the Ad Hoc meetings. Perspectives from Fairchild Medical staff and Madrone Hospice staff were also considered and discussed.
The feedback from the Ad Hoc meetings were to add paid fire staff to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department. To mitigate the pressure and burnout on Volunteer staff, the idea to add paid staff to limit the need to have Volunteer response on medical calls was made a priority by the Ad Hoc committee. The Ad Hoc committee also recommends a new fire hall in order to accommodate the needs of the city. The current facility is built in 2 phases, the 1930’s and an addition in the 1960’s.
The facility has many historical issues in relation to structure stability as well as the standard limitations from the eras the phases were constructed.
On September 5, 2023 the City of Yreka City Council voted 4-0 (Davis absent) to contract with Nichols-Melburg & Rossetto (NMR) for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management Services for the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Station Project in an amount not to exceed $1,118,560 ($455,580 Phase 1 Design Fee, $418,500 Construction Documents, $244,480 Construction Administration). Currently the city has spent $248,933.58 of the $1,118,560 cost for design, engineering, and construction administration, with the majority subsidized by the CDBG $250,000 grant. The Construction Administration is only pertinent if the City has the funding to begin construction. In order to get to a 100% engineered plan set the City will still need to gap fund $625,146.42.
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The City of Yreka Fire Department is audited every 5 years by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and then receives what is commonly referred to as our ISO rating. The ISO rating is in relation to the fire risk of an urban area, and the wildland urban interface is not a part of this rating and presents its own issues for attaining home fire insurance. The Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) is used to determine ratings. The FSRS breaks the audit into 4 primary areas, Community Risk Reduction (5.5), Emergency Communications Systems (10), Water Supply (40) and Fire Department (50). The final ISO rating can then be used by Insurance Providers to determine the annual cost they will provide to homeowners to insure their homes. The City currently sits at a 4 rating after the last audit. The age and maintenance of equipment, the facility, staffing levels and response times all play a role in the final ISO rating.
The increased call volume since 1990 is mostly attributable to the increase in medical call emergencies. Volunteerism has decreased nationally, and the trend does not appear to be changing. The age of the current Fire Hall poses issues for proper functionality and response to emergency. The need for a new Fire Hall and paid staffing continues to be the most logical solutions for the issues at the Volunteer Yreka Fire Department. Staff has prepared a slide show to discuss what a new fire hall and paid staffing would look like if funding were made available to the City of Yreka with new revenue streams.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Recommendation and Requested Action:
Yreka Fire Department Presentation, Discussion only
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Yreka Fire Department:
Meeting Yreka’s Fire and Medical
Response Needs
Community Presentations
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2023
Preliminary Data
1st Responders – 22
21 volunteers plus
1 Chief
Number of Alarms -
1,915
71% were medical
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But the reality is much different
3.2 alarms per day (1,118)
2.7 alarms per day (952)
2.7 alarms per day (944)
1.9 alarms per day (659)
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In today’s world, what training is
required to become a first responder?
• Today’s firefighter needs training and proficiency in:
• Emergency Medical Services, Structure Fires, Wildland Fire, Driver/Operator training, and Hazardous Materials Response training. All told, over 500 hours of training! • Other required training includes: Illness and injury protection, Workplace violence prevention, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, respiratory and hearing protection, public safety and CPR, blood-borne pathogens, electrical safety, confined space two-in/two-out rule, and other training. • YFD Recurring Training: annually, 30 hours of mandatory and 30 hours of additional training. 8 hours of Wildland Fire Refresher Training.
Over 600 hours of training are needed to safely
and effectively respond in this ever changing world.
Many volunteers already have a 40 plus hour workweek.
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Ley Station: Over 90 years old
• 2 sink holes in recent history:
• Old mining shaft
• Broken water main
• No exhaust capture systems for apparatus
• Single pane windows: low energy efficiency
• No sprinkler system
• Insufficient equipment storage
• Minimal space for modern apparatus
• Typical life span for a fire station (essential services bldg.) 50 years
• Not ADA compliant
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What the
volunteers
have said
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The Yreka Fire Department
Need For Funding:
Paid Staff & A New Fire Hall
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Yreka Fire Department
Problem Statement:
Emergency calls have increased by a factor of 15. Medical calls make up 80% of YFD response. Since 1990 calls for service have increased from just over 100 to over 2000. Since 1990 volunteers have decreased from over 41 to below 22.
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Cost of New Fire Hall
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Payment Principal Rate Interest Total Debt Serviced
1 $163,000 3.875% $581,250 $744,250
… $169,000 3.875% $574,934 $743,934
… $175,000 3.875% $568,385 $743,385
… $182,000 3.875% $561,604 $743,604
40 $716,000 3.875% $27,745 $743,745
Total $15,000,000 $14,752,823 $29,752,823
$23 Million Debt Servicing Over 40 Years Example
Annual Payment ~$1.2 Million total of ~$46 Million
Payment Principal Rate Interest Total Debt Serviced
1 $249,000 3.875% $891,250 $1,140,250
… $259,000 3.875% $881,601 $1,140,601
… $269,000 3.875% $871,565 $1,140,565
… $279,000 3.875% $850,330 $1,140,141
40 $290,000 3.875% $42,548 $1,140,548
Total $23,000,000 $22,622,405 $45,622,405
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48/96 Paid Staffing Model Org Chart
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Cost Estimate for 48/96 Paid Staffing
COST ESTIMATE
48/96 Benefit Rate %
100
Salary Range Starting Salary Benefit Amount Salary + Benefits Fire Chief $100,000 $200,000 $200,000 + $200,000 = $400,000 Deputy Chief $90,000 $160,000 $160,000 + $160,000 = $320,000 Assistant Chief $80,000 $140,000 $140,000 + $140,000 = $280,000 Battalion Chief $70,000 $120,000 $120,000 + $120,000 = $240,000 Fire Marshal $60,000 $100,000 $100,000 + $100,000 = $200,000 Fire Captain $50,000 $80,000 $80,000 + $80,000 = $160,000 Lieutenant $50,000 $80,000 $70,000 + $70,000 = $140,000 Engineer $40,000 $70,000 $70,000 + $70,000 = $140,000
Firefighter $30,000 $60,000 $60,000 + $60,000 = $120,000 Cost by Number of Personnel in Each Classification
# of Pesonnel Salary+Benefits
Fire Chief 1 $400,000 = N/A
Deputy Chief $320,000 = $0
Assistant Chief 1 $280,000 = Future Add
Battalion Chief $240,000 = $0
Fire Marshal $200,000 = $0
Fire Captain 3 $160,000 = $480,000
Lieutenant $140,000 = $0
Engineer 3 $140,000 = $420,000
Firefighter $120,000 = $0
TOTAL COST $900,000
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New Fire Station
Proposal
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New Fire
Station
Proposal
• Functionality
• Growth for future
• Drive Thru Bays
• Designated Spaces for
specific uses (turnouts, etc)
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CITY OF YREKA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
To: Yreka City Council
From: Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
Prepared by: Cynthia Lynch, Municipal Projects Manager
Agenda Title: Discussion/Possible Action: Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Direction and Management of Public Transportation Services in Siskiyou County Meeting Date: October 15, 2024
Recommendation and Requested Action:
That Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the direction and management of public transportation services in Siskiyou County.
Discussion:
The Transportation Development Act (TDA), first enacted in 1971, provides a State funding source for local jurisdictions at the county level to improve existing public transportation and to encourage regional public transportation coordination. The TDA also allows two or more public agencies to form a Joint Powers Agency to provide required public transportation services. The County of Siskiyou has been the governing body for STAGE bus service for the County and seven of nine cities in Siskiyou County that currently receive STAGE services.
At present the County Board of Supervisors holds the decision-making authority for the provision of STAGE bus services. Under the Siskiyou Transportation Agency to be established by the attached agreement, the Agency will be responsible for providing STAGE bus services and will also have city representatives on its Board of Directors. The services currently provided to cities will remain the same, the costs will remain consistent with each jurisdiction’s contracted STAGE services, and the administrative and other staff will still consist of County employees.
Fiscal Impact:
None. Direct costs to the City will continue to be managed in accordance with the TDA.
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1 SISKIYOU TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
Joint Powers Agreement
This Agreement is made and entered into this ______ day of September, 2024, by and among the COUNTY OF SISKIYOU, and the CITY OF YREKA, CITY OF DORRIS, CITY OF DUNSMUIR, CITY OF ETNA, TOWN OF FORT JONES, CITY OF MONTAGUE, CITY OF MT. SHASTA, CITY OF TULELAKE, CITY OF WEED, and the SISKIYOU COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, herein referred to as “MEMBERS” or “MEMBER”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code Section 6500 et seq., two or more public agencies may, by agreement, form a Joint Powers Agency to exercise those powers and functions that are common to the contracting parties; and
WHEREAS, under California law, each MEMBER is responsible for providing transportation in compliance with the Transportation Development Act; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the MEMBERS to create a public agency that will perform the functions set forth in the Transportation Development Act, NOW, THEREFORE, the MEMBERS agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1. “Agreement” shall mean this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, as the name now exists or as it may from time to time be amended by any supplemental agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions hereof.
1.2. “Agency” shall mean the Siskiyou Transportation Agency, a Joint Powers Agency hereby established and created by the Agreement.
1.3. “Board of Directors” or “Board” shall mean the governing body of the Agency.
1.4. “Fiscal Year” shall mean that period of twelve months commencing on July first of any year.
1.5. “Government Code” shall mean the California Government Code.
1.6. “Joint Powers Law” or “Act” shall mean Article I, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of the Government Code.
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2 1.7. “MEMBER” or “MEMBERS” shall mean any entity which has executed this Agreement and become a member of the Agency.
ARTICLE 2
CREATION AND PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY
2.1. Creation of Public Agency. Pursuant to this act, there is hereby created a public agency to be known as the “Siskiyou Transportation Agency” hereinafter referred to as the “Agency.” The Agency is formed by this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7, Title I (commencing with Section 6500) of the Government Code; two or more public agencies may, by agreement, form a Joint Powers Agency to exercise those powers and functions that are common to the contracting parties. It is the intent of the MEMBERS that the Agency shall be a public agency separate and apart from any MEMBER.
2.2. Purpose. The purpose of the Agreement is to create a public agency to exercise the common power of directing and coordinating actions relating to transportation in Siskiyou County and the City of Yreka, City of Dorris, City of Dunsmuir, City of Etna, Town of Fort Jones, City of Montague, City of Mt Shasta, City of Tulelake, City of Weed, and the County of Siskiyou and the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission.
ARTICLE 3
LIMITATION AND LIABILITY
3.1. To the extent permitted under State law, and specifically pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 6508.1, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the Agency shall be its own and shall not constitute debts, liabilities, and obligations of any of the MEMBERS.
ARTICLE 4
POWERS OF THE AGENCY
4.1. The Agency shall have all of the powers common to the MEMBERS and all additional powers set forth in the joint powers of law of the State of California and is hereby expressly authorized to perform all acts necessary for the exercise of said powers. Such powers include, but are not limited to, the following:
a) To supervise and oversee the performance of transportation service operations; b) To make and enter into contracts and expend revenues, leases and other agreements, including contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies;
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3 c) To act on behalf of the MEMBERS to specify the level of service to be provided, the operating plan to implement the service, how the service is to be coordinated with the public transportation within the respective areas, and to act as claimant as defined in the Transportation Development Act;
d) To acquire, accept, and utilize sufficient revenues to retire debt and to fulfill the financial obligations of the Agency from any source including Transportation Development Act funds, State Transit Assistance Funds, Federal Transportation Act funds, and state or federal grants;
e) To incur debts, liabilities, and obligations, which do not constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of the MEMBERS;
f) To employ agents, employees, consultants, advisors, independent contractors, and other staff;
g) To acquire, hold, or dispose of property by eminent domain, lease, lease purchase, or sale;
h) To acquire, construct, manage, maintain, and operate any buildings, works, or improvements;
i) To sue and be sued in its own name, except that the Agency shall not sue its own Board of Directors;
j) To invest, in accordance with the provisions of Section 6509.5 of the Government Code, money in the treasury of the Agency that is not required for immediate necessities of the Agency;
k) To raise transportation fare revenues or adjust fares for transit services; l) To pay expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in the conduct of business, including travel expenses to attend meetings and conferences relating to the business of the Board to the extent budgeted; and
m) All other services which are necessary for the Agency to provide public transportation services.
ARTICLE 5
MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND TERMS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5.1. Members and Alternate Members. The Agency shall be administered by a Board of Directors, initially consisting of the Commission members and alternates of the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission. The Agency Board of Directors and alternates shall be the same individuals as each MEMBER entity appoints to serve on the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission and alternates thereof. The Board shall be named the “Siskiyou Transportation Agency Board of Directors.” Yreka City Council Agenda
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4 5.2. Alternate Members. Alternates shall be the same individuals as each entity appoints to serve on the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission. Any alternate must have the same qualification as the individual originally appointed.
5.3. Officers. At the second regular meeting of each calendar year, the Board of Directors shall elect from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, to serve for one-year terms.
In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside over and conduct all meetings of the Board.
5.4. Terms of Office. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve the same term as their respective term on the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission; provided, however, Board members of the respective governmental MEMBERS, shall cease to serve upon termination of that public office, unless so otherwise re-Appointed by that governmental MEMBER. Vacancies shall be filled pursuant to the applicable procedures set forth in the Agency Bylaws.
ARTICLE 6
POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6.1. The Board of Directors shall have the following powers and functions:
a) The Board shall exercise all powers and conduct all business of the Agency, whether directly or by delegation to the Executive Director or other committees as may be established by the Board and subject to such restrictions and limitations as are set forth herein.
b) The Board shall have the authority to appoint or employ necessary staff in accordance with Article 9.
c) The Board shall cause to be prepared, and shall review, modify as necessary, and adopt the annual operating budget of the Agency. The budget, at a minimum, shall include staff administration costs, capital costs, apportionments, and operating costs for transportation services. Adoption of the budget may not be delegated. d) The Board shall approve the execution of each contract or agreement to be entered into by the name of the Agency.
e) The Board shall negotiate, prepare, and contract for transportation services and the claims for funds to be submitted to the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission in accordance with the Transportation Development Act and its regulations.
f) Within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, the Agency will prepare and submit to the MEMBERS an annual report on its operation of the transportation services for the fiscal year.
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5 g) The Board shall receive and act upon periodic reports and audits of the funds of the Agency, as required by Articles 10 and 11 of this Agreement. h) The Board shall have such other powers and duties reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the Agency.
ARTICLE 7
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7.1. Initial Meeting. No later than Sixty (60) days following the effective date of this Agreement and the establishment of the Agency, the initial meeting of the Board of Directors shall be called and convened. For the purpose of calling such a meeting, the Executive Director shall prepare the initial agenda for the Board of Directors and shall call and post such notices as are required by the Brown Act. Any MEMBER requesting an item on the agenda for the initial meeting shall provide the request no later than Twenty (20) days following the effective date of this Agreement.
7.2. Meetings. At a minimum the Board shall meet annually.
7.3. Brown Act. All meetings of the Board shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
7.4. Minutes and Records. The Executive Director of the Agency shall provide for the keeping of minutes of regular and special meetings of the Board and shall provide a copy of the minutes to each member of the Board at the next scheduled meeting.
7.5. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum to conduct a meeting. A vote of a majority of the members of the Board is necessary to take action.
ARTICLE 8
COMMITTEES
8.1. The Board of Directors may establish committees, as it deems appropriate, to conduct the business of the Agency. Members of the committees shall be appointed by the Board, to serve one-year terms, subject to reappointment by the Board. Each committee shall be composed of at least three members and shall have those duties as determined by the Board or as otherwise set forth in the Bylaws. The members of each committee shall annually select one of their members to chair the committee. Each committee shall annually prepare and submit a report to the Board of Directors as to the activities and programs provided by or overseen by the committee.
8.2. All committee meetings shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted in accordance with the provision of Government Code Section 54950, et seq., the Brown Act.
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6 ARTICLE 9
STAFF
9.1. Executive Director. The Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission Executive Director shall be the Executive Director of the Agency.
9.2. Legal Counsel. The Siskiyou County Counsel’s Office shall provide legal services to the Agency.
9.3. Treasurer. The Treasurer of the County of Siskiyou shall be the treasurer of the Agency.
9.4. Auditor. The Auditor of the County of Siskiyou shall be the auditor of the Agency.
9.5. Administrative and Staffing Support. The County of Siskiyou shall provide administrative and staffing support to the Agency. Employees will be eligible for all benefits, optional or required by law, as employees of the County of Siskiyou.
9.6. Clerk. The Clerk of the County of Siskiyou shall be the designated officer for the acceptance service of process in civil proceedings and filing of Agreement termination notices.
ARTICLE 10
ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
10.1. Annual Budget. The Agency shall annually adopt by resolution an operating budget pursuant to Article 6 of this Agreement.
10.2. Funds and Accounts. The Auditor shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts in compliance with Government Code 29534. Accounting records of the Agency shall be available for inspection by each MEMBER at all reasonable times. Support staff shall prepare fund and account balances in conjunction with the Auditor’s accounting records for the Agency. The Agency shall adhere to the standard of strict accountability for funds as set forth in Government Code Section 6505.
10.3. Annual Audit. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505, the Agency shall either make or contract with a certified public accountant to perform an annual fiscal audit of all accounts and records of the Agency, conforming in all respects with the requirements of that section. The annual audit may be performed in conjunction with the annual audit requirements of the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission. A report of the audit shall be filed as a public record with the Auditor within twelve months of the end of the fiscal year under examination pursuant to Government Code 6505. The costs of the audit shall be considered an administrative cost of the Agency.
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7 ARTICLE 11
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FUNDS AND PROPERTY
11.1. Auditor. The Auditor shall be responsible for disbursement of the Agency’s funds in compliance with Government Code Section 6505.5. The Auditor shall draw warrants to pay demands against the Agency, making such payments from Agency funds, as approved by the Board of Directors or their designated representative.
11.2. Treasurer’s Duties. Pursuant to Government Code 6505.5, the Treasurer shall receive and Acknowledge receipt for all funds of the Agency and place them in the Treasury to the credit of the Agency.
11 .3. Reports to the Agency. Pursuant to Government Code 6505.5 (e), at the request of the Board, the Auditor and Treasurer shall verify and report in writing to the agency and to the contracting MEMBERS to the Agreement, the amount of money that is held for the Agency, the amount of receipts since the last report, and the amount paid out since the last report.
11.4. Property. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.1, the Executive Director, and such other persons as the Board of Directors may designate, shall have charge of, handle, and have access to the property of the Agency. Property and Rolling Stock as identified in Attachment A, attached hereto as part of the Agreement, shall be transferred to the Agency within 90 days of execution of the Agreement. It is recognized by each MEMBER that said rolling stock was purchased by County from various transit grants with the intended use being for transit services.
11.5. Outstanding Revenues or Expenditures. The Agency shall be responsible for all expenditures and receive all revenues generated prior to the formation of the Agency. The Agency shall receive all future dividends authorized by the CalTIP Board of Directors.
11.6. Bonds. Pursuant to Government Code 6505.1, the Agency shall secure and pay for a fidelity bond or bonds in an amount or amounts and in the form specified by the Board covering all officers and staff of the Agency and all officers and staff that are authorized to have charge of, handle, and have access to property of the Agency.
ARTICLE 12
WITHDRAWAL, DISSOLUTION, OR TERMINATION
AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
12.1. Withdrawal from the Agency. It is anticipated that each MEMBER hereto shall participate in the Agency until purposes set forth in this Agreement are accomplished. The withdrawal of either MEMBER, either voluntary or involuntary, shall cause the Agreement to be terminated according to the following conditions:
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8 a) In the case of voluntary withdrawal following a properly noticed public hearing, written notice shall be given to the Agency, one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the effective date of withdrawal; and
b) Termination of the Agency shall not relieve the Agency of its debts or other liabilities prior to the effective date of the MEMBER’S notice of withdrawal. All debts, liabilities, and obligations incurred by the Agency shall be honored prior to apportionment and or distribution of remaining funds, including but not limited to contracts for transit services.
12.2. Dissolution of Agency. Upon dissolution of the Agency, there shall be a partial or complete distribution of assets and liabilities as follows:
a) Upon termination of the Agency, all funds including the proceeds of the sale of property, in the possession of the Agency after payment of all costs, expenses, and charges validly incurred under this Agreement, shall be returned to the MEMBERS in proportion to their contribution as shall be determined by the Board.
12.3. Distribution of Assets. The assets listed in Attachment A shall be returned to each MEMBER. Additional assets acquired by the Agency shall be distributed to the MEMBERS in proportion to their contribution as shall be determined by the Board in compliance with the Transportation Development Act. The distribution of assets may be made in kind or assets may be sold and the proceeds thereof distributed to the MEMBERS at the time of dissolution after the discharge of all enforceable liabilities.
12.4. Surplus Revenues. Upon termination of the Agency, all funds including the proceeds of the sale of property, in the possession of the Agency after payment of all costs, expenses, and charges validly incurred under this Agreement, shall be returned to the MEMBERS in proportion to their contribution as shall be determined by the Board.
ARTICLE 13
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES
13.1. Insurance. The Board of Directors shall maintain liability insurance or equivalent, including but not limited to owned and non-owned auto liability coverage, with limits of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000), that applies to bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and public officials’ error and omissions.
13.2. Indemnification. The following indemnification requirements apply to this Agreement:
a) The MEMBERS shall indemnify and hold each other harmless against any and all liability imposed or claimed, including attorney’s fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or indirectly from any act or failure of the Members, their employees, or agents, including all claims relating to the injury or death of any person or Yreka City Council Agenda
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9 damage to any property arising out of the performance of this Agreement. It is understood that the duty of either Members to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether any applicable insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement, the Members acknowledge and agree to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration of this Agreement.
b) The Siskiyou Transportation Agency shall indemnify and hold County harmless against any and all liability imposed or claimed, including all claims relating to the injury or death of any person or damage to any property, and attorney’s fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or indirectly from any act or failure of County’s assistants, employees or agents, contractors, engaged in the operation of the Siskiyou Transportation Agency pursuant to this Agreement. It is understood that the duty of the Siskiyou Transportation Agency to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether any applicable insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement, the Siskiyou Transportation Agency and the County acknowledge and agree to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 14
BYLAWS
14.1. Bylaws. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to adopt, and from time to time amend, such bylaws as they deem appropriate to govern the transaction of the business of the Agency and the conduct of the officers and employees of the Agency.
ARTICLE 15
AMENDMENTS
15.1. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended by the adoption of a Resolution by each MEMBER. Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of said amendment, the amendment shall be filed with the office of the Secretary of State. The notice shall contain the following:
a) The name of each MEMBER to the Agreement;
b) The date upon which the amendment to the Agreement is effective; and c) A description of the amendment made to the agreement.
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10 ARTICLE 16
MISCELLANEOUS
16.1. Section Headings. The section headings herein are for convenience only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the language in the section referred to.
16.2. Consent or Approval. Wherever any consent or approval is required within this Agreement, the same shall not be unreasonably withheld.
16.3. This Agreement is made in the State of California, under the Constitution and laws of such State and is to be so construed.
16.4. If any one or more of the terms, provisions, promises, covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall to any extent be adjudged invalid, unenforceable, void, or voidable, for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each and all of the remaining terms, provisions, promises, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16.5. The MEMBERS shall not assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of all other MEMBERS.
ARTICLE 17
TERM
17.1. This Agreement shall become effective upon adoption of the MEMBERS and shall remain in full force and effect until it is terminated by the unanimous consent of the MEMBERS hereto and upon the proper discharge of all legal obligations incurred or undertaken by the Agency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement on the dates set forth below, each signatory represents that they have the authority to execute this agreement and to bind the Party on whose behalf their execution is made.
MEMBER: City of Yreka
Date: _______________________ _________________________________ Corey R. Middleton, Mayor, City of Yreka
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11 MEMBER: City of Dorris
Date: _______________________ _________________________________ Abner Weed, Mayor, City of Dorris
MEMBER: City of Dunsmuir
Date: _______________________ __________________________________ Michael Clarno, Mayor, City of Dunsmuir
MEMBER: City of Etna
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Cliff Munson, Mayor, City of Etna
MEMBER: Town of Fort Jones
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Mercedes Garcia, Mayor, Town of Fort Jones
MEMBER: City of Montague
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Takeshi Murakami, Mayor, City of Montague
MEMBER: City of Mt Shasta
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ John Stackfleth, Mayor, City of Mt Shasta
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12 MEMBER: City of Tulelake
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Tom Cordonier, Mayor, City of Tulelake
MEMBER: City of Weed
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Darrell Parham, Mayor, City of Weed
MEMBER: Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Bruce Deutsch, Chair
MEMBER: County of Siskiyou
Date: _______________________ ___________________________________ Michael N. Kobseff, Chair
Board of Supervisors
County of Siskiyou
State of California
ATTEST:
Laura Bynum
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
By: _______________________
Deputy
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Siskiyou Transportation Agency Property and Rolling Stock ROA Tag # Purchase Date Item Description Type
13135 5/18/2021 Bus Shield Protection Kit Equipment
14332 4/9/2007 HD-40x Four Post Lift Extra Long Equipment 14650 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14651 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14652 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14653 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14654 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14655 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14656 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14657 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14658 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14659 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14660 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14661 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14662 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14663 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14664 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14665 6/30/2010 Odyssey Fare Box with spare parts Equipment 14666 6/30/2010 Data System for Electronic Fare Boxes Equipment 14667 6/30/2010 Portable Data Unit for Electronic Fare Boxes Equipment 14668 6/30/2010 Odyssey Test Simulator - Maintenance Equipment 14695 9/28/2010 Print Encode Machine (for farebox system) Equipment 14920 6/18/2013 Benecor FT2000 Tote Enclousure & Accessories Equipment 15021 12/28/2017 Print Encode Machine (for farebox system) Equipment 15133 5/18/2021 Bus Shield Protection Kit Equipment
15134 5/18/2021 Bus Shield Protection Kit Equipment
15136 5/18/2021 Bus Shield Protection Kit Equipment
15137 5/18/2021 Bus Shield Protection Kit Equipment
15236 6/30/2023 Graco LLV3900 HP Auto 17U805 2 Gun with Lazerguide Equipment Yreka City Council Agenda
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Siskiyou Transportation Agency Property and Rolling Stock ROA Tag # Purchase Date Item Description Type
15237 6/30/2023 Graco Linedriver Ride On System Equipment Facility 12/1/2015 **STAGE Transit Admin Building Facility 14981 12/31/2015 Workstations Furnishings
414981 12/20/2016 Workstation - 6th Station Upgrade Furnishings 922077 10/3/2013 Gillig '35 Bus (#31) Rolling Stock
922078 10/3/2013 Gillig '35 Bus (#32) Rolling Stock
922079 10/3/2013 Gillig '35 Bus (#33) Rolling Stock
922080 10/3/2013 Gillig '35 Bus (#34) Rolling Stock
922081 10/3/2013 Gillig '35 Bus (#35) Rolling Stock
922790 6/30/2018 2018 Starcraft Allstar Bus (#37) Rolling Stock 922791 6/30/2018 2018 Starcraft Allstar Bus (#36) Rolling Stock 922792 6/30/2018 2018 Starcraft Allstar Bus (#38) Rolling Stock 9921989 5/23/2018 Engine Replacement Bus # 3030 Rolling Stock 94401 5/1/1988 88 Chevy Cab & Chassis Rolling Stock
98105 1/10/1994 1994 Ford F250 (Yellow) Rolling Stock
98972 4/26/1995 1995 Jeep Cherokee (Tan) Rolling Stock
920597 1/4/2007 2007 Ford Explorer (4x4 Gold) Rolling Stock 922896 12/3/2018 2017 Glaval Ford Transit Rolling Stock 923252 1/26/2021 2021 Glaval Bus Rolling Stock
15022 12/27/2017 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15023 12/27/2017 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15024 12/27/2017 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15025 10/13/2017 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15026 10/13/2017 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15027 11/3/2015 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15028 11/3/2015 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15029 11/3/2015 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 15038 1/24/2019 Transit Shelter 13' Sierra Low Dome & Installation Shelters 15039 1/24/2019 Transit Shelter 13' Sierra Low Dome Shelters Yreka City Council Agenda
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Siskiyou Transportation Agency Property and Rolling Stock ROA Tag # Purchase Date Item Description Type
15040 1/24/2019 Transit Shelter 13' Sierra Low Dome Shelters 15054 12/3/2019 Tolar 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter (Raley's) Shelters 15055 12/3/2019 Tolar 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter (Fairchild) Shelters 15150 9/13/2022 13' Sierra Low Dome Transit Shelter Shelters 922178 3/30/2015 *Ford F150 Pickup (#3006) (50% Ownership) Rolling Stock 922168 3/30/2015 *Blazer 6x10 Cargo Utility Trailer (50% Ownership) Rolling Stock 15291 11/7/2023 Gasboy DEF Dispenser Equipment
*Airports (Fund 5230) own 50% of these assets. General Services and STA agree to negotiate on a transfer of these assets upon STAGE procuring necessary replacements.
** Transit Center ownership split is: STAGE 87% (Fund 5660), Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission (less than 1%) (Fund 2505), Solid Waste 8.3% (Fund 5350), and Flood Control 3.8% (Fund 2501).
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