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AGENDA
OCTOBER 22, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF YUBA CITY
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
MAYOR ● Shon Harris
VICE MAYOR ● Dave Shaw
COUNCILMEMBER ● Marc Boomgaarden
COUNCILMEMBER ● Wade Kirchner
COUNCILMEMBER ● Michael Pasquale
CITY MANAGER ● Diana Langley
CITY ATTORNEY ● Shannon L. Chaffin
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993
Wheelchair Accessible
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF YUBA CITY
OCTOBER 22, 2024
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/VIRTUAL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956, Mayor Shon Harris has called a Special Meeting of the City Council as set forth in this Agenda.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Yuba City’s website at www.yubacity.net, subject to staff’s availability to post the documents before the meeting.
The Council Chambers will be open for public attendance and participation. The meeting will also be live streamed for public viewing, but not participation, at the following link:
https://yubacity-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j0GWsSSER8ClfdgdSTwlcw. Emailed comments sent to [email protected] at least 24 hours before the meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting. Please identify the Agenda item(s) addressed in the comments.
Regular Meeting
Call to Order
Roll Call
__ Mayor Harris
__ Vice Mayor Shaw
__ Councilmember Boomgaarden
__ Councilmember Kirchner
__ Councilmember Pasquale
Invocation/Inspiration
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Agenda Modifications
Public Communication
1. Appearance of Interested Citizens
You are welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is taken on action items appearing on the Consent Calendar or Business Items on the Agenda when they are called. Public comment on any other items within the scope of the City’s jurisdiction, including items not listed on the Agenda will be considered at this time. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the public submitting written requests at least
24 hours prior to the meeting will be allotted five minutes to comment per speaker. Repetitive comments may be limited, and large groups are encouraged to select representatives to express the opinions of the group.
Business Items
2. Receipt of Notice of Certificate of Facts and Appointment of Uncontested Offices (City Clerk and City Treasurer)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Ciara Wakefield as City Clerk and Diona Pope as City Treasurer Pursuant to the same
3. Receipt of Notice of Certificate of Facts and Appointment of Uncontested Office (City Council - District 4)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Wade Kirchner to City Council - District 4
Future Agenda Items
4. Future Agenda Items
Reports and Communications
The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda
5. City Manager's Report
6. City Council Reports
Adjournment
CITY OF YUBA CITY
Public Communication
Members of the public may address the City Council on items of interest that are within the City’s jurisdiction. Individuals addressing general comments are encouraged to limit their statements.
Procedure
You are welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Complete a Speaker Card located in the lobby and give to the Clerk, public comment is taken on action items appearing on the Consent Calendar or Business Items on the Agenda when they are called. Public comment on any other items within the scope of the City’s jurisdiction, including items not listed on the Agenda, will be considered at this time.
When a matter is announced, wait to be recognized by the Mayor to provide your comments to the Council. Comments should begin by providing your name and place of residence. A three minute limit is requested when addressing Council.
Request for additional time to address Council
Members of the public submitting written requests at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will be allotted 5 minutes to comment per speaker. Repetitive comments may be limited, and large groups are encouraged to select representatives to express the opinions of the group.
Procedure
When requesting to comment, please indicate your name and the topic and mail to:
City of Yuba City
Attn: City Clerk
1201 Civic Center Blvd
Yuba City CA 95993
Or email to:
Jackie Sillman, City Clerk
[email protected]
Agenda Item 2
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: October 22, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk Administrator Summary
Subject: Receipt of Notice of Certificate of Facts and Appointment of Uncontested Offices (City Clerk and City Treasurer)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Ciara Wakefield as City Clerk and Diona Pope as City Treasurer Pursuant to the same Fiscal Impact: None
As requested by the County Elections Official, this item is before the Council to appoint the City Clerk and City Treasurer as only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for each office, and each person is running uncontested. The appointments would be effective December 10, 2024, so that their terms would be consistent with the regular cycle of elections.
By way of background, the City Council previously adopted a resolution for the holding of a consolidated general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. By the close of the nomination period on August 14, 2024, only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Clerk, and only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Treasurer.
The City recently received a “Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters dated October 9, 2024, which confirmed the same. The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters has requested the City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoint the following prior to November 5, 2024:
Name Office Term
Ciara Wakefield City Clerk 4 Years
Diona Pope City Treasurer 4 Years
Under the Elections Code, if only one person is nominated to be elected from or by a legislative district (i.e., they are running uncontested), the City Council may appoint to the office the person who has been nominated. The City has provided notice of the receipt of the Certificate of Facts and intent to appoint, which was published in the Appeal Democrat at least five days before this meeting.
It is recommended that the City Council make the appointments as requested by the County Elections Official. If the appointments are not made, the positions will be vacant.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County ClerkRecorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Ciara Wakefield as City Clerk and Diona Pope as City Treasurer Pursuant to the same.
Attachments:
1. Resolution - Appointment to Office - City Clerk & City Treasurer 10.22.24
2. Certificate of Facts 10.09.24
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk Administrator
Diana Langley
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
RECEIVING THE SUTTER COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF FACTS AND APPOINTING TO OFFICE THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY TREASURER
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024 the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopted Resolution No. 24-070 calling for the holding of a consolidated general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, said election include the offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer; and WHEREAS, by the close of the nomination period on August 14, 2024, only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Clerk, and only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2024, the City received a “Notice of Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters that certified that only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for the office of City Clerk, and for the office of City Treasurer; and WHEREAS, the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters has requested that the Yuba City City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoint the following prior to November 5, 2024:
Name Office Term
Ciara Wakefield City Clerk 4 years
Diona Pope City Treasurer 4 years
and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code §10229, if only one person is nominated to be elected from or by a legislative district, the City Council may appoint to the office the person who has been nominated; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided notice of the receipt of the Certificate of Facts and intent to appoint to the office those persons where only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy; and
WHEREAS, without an appointment, the offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer will be vacant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure that no vacancy occurs, and desires to appoint Ciara Wakefield as City Clerk for a term of four years, and Diona Pope as City Treasurer for a term of four years.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Council formally receives the a “Notice of Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters dated October 9, 2024.
SECTION 3: There being no other candidates nominated, and as requested by the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, the City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoints the following prior to office effective December 10, 2024:
Name Office Term
Ciara Wakefield City Clerk 4 years
Diona Pope City Treasurer 4 years
SECTION 4. On December 10, 2024, or at the first regular or special meeting of the City Council thereafter, the City Clerk or designee shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Appointment, administer the Oath of Office, and shall have each person subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. All of the persons so appointed shall then be inducted into the office to which they have been appointed.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a special meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of October, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
_______________________________
Shon Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Ciara Wakefield, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attachments:
• Exhibit A – Notice of Certificate of Facts” dated October 9, 2024.
ATTACHMENT 2
Agenda Item 3
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: October 22, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk Administrator Summary
Subject: Receipt of Notice of Certificate of Facts and Appointment of Uncontested Office (City Council - District 4)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Wade Kirchner to City Council - District 4
Fiscal Impact: None
As requested by the County Elections Official, this item is before the Council to appoint the City Council - District 4 office as only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for this position, and the only candidate is running uncontested. The appointment would be effective December 10, 2024, so that his term would be consistent with the regular cycle of elections.
By way of background, the City Council previously adopted a resolution for the holding of a consolidated general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. By the close of the nomination period on August 9, 2024, only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Council - District 4.
The City recently received a “Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters dated October 9, 2024, which confirmed the same. The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters has requested the City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoint the following prior to November 5, 2024:
Name Office Term
Wade Kirchner City Council - District 4 4 Years
Under the Elections Code, if only one person is nominated to be elected from or by a legislative district (i.e., they are running uncontested), the City Council may appoint to the office the person who has been nominated. The City has provided notice of the receipt of the Certificate of Facts and intent to appoint, which was published in the Appeal Democrat at least five days before this meeting.
It is recommended that the City Council make the appointments as requested by the County Elections Official. If the appointments are not made, the positions will be vacant.
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution receiving the Notice of Certificate of Facts from the Sutter County ClerkRecorder/Registrar of Voters, and appoint Wade Kirchner to City Council - District 4.
Attachments:
1. Resolution - Appointment to Office - City Council (District 4) 10.22.24
2. Certificate of Facts 10.09.24
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk Administrator
Diana Langley
City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY
RECEIVING THE SUTTER COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF FACTS AND APPOINTING TO THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL – DISTRICT 4
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024 the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopted Resolution No. 24-070 calling for the holding of a consolidated general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, said election include the office of City Council – District 4; and WHEREAS, by the close of the nomination period on August 9, 2024, only one person filed and qualified for the position of City Council – District 4; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2024, the City received a “Notice of Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters that certified that only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for the office of City Council – District 4; and WHEREAS, the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters has requested that the Yuba City City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoint the following prior to November 5, 2024:
Name Office Term
Wade Kirchner City Council – District 4 4 years
and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code §10229, if only one person is nominated to be elected from or by a legislative district, the City Council may appoint to the office the person who has been nominated; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided notice of the receipt of the Certificate of Facts and intent to appoint to the office those persons where only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy; and
WHEREAS, without an appointment, the offices of City Council – District 4 will be vacant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure that no vacancy occurs, and desires to appoint Wade Kirchner for a term of four years.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Council formally receives the a “Notice of Certificate of Facts” from the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters dated October 9, 2024.
SECTION 3: There being no other candidates nominated, and as requested by the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, the City Council, as the supervising authority of the relevant elections district, appoints the following prior to office effective December 10, 2024:
Name Office Term
Wade Kirchner City Council – District 4 4 years
SECTION 4. On December 10, 2024, or at the first regular or special meeting of the City Council thereafter, the City Clerk or designee shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Appointment, administer the Oath of Office, and shall have each person subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. All of the persons so appointed shall then be inducted into the office to which they have been appointed.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a special meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of October, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
_______________________________
Shon Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Ciara Wakefield, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attachments:
• Exhibit A – Notice of Certificate of Facts” dated October 9, 2024.
ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF YUBA CITY
Future Agenda Items
- Councilmember Boomgaarden
- Councilmember Kirchner
- Councilmember Pasquale
- Vice Mayor Shaw
- Mayor Harris
CITY OF YUBA CITY
Reports and Communications
The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda
City Manager’s Report
CITY OF YUBA CITY
Reports and Communications
The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda
City Council Reports
- Councilmember Boomgaarden
- Councilmember Kirchner
- Councilmember Pasquale
- Vice Mayor Shaw
- Mayor Harris
Adjournment