AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                     CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS              JANUARY 10, 2012

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion/action:  Kelly Roberts, 317 W. Carlos St., requests Council approval of an Animal Permit to keep and maintain two 4-H lambs for the Jr. Livestock Show through June 15, 2012; as set forth in Ordinance #202
  1. Discussion/action:  Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #493 changing the zoning district for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 003-221-02, 003-221-06 and 003-221-07 from C-1 zone to the C-2 zone      (Planning Director Hunter)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council approval of a General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Assessor’s Parcels 003-221-02, 003-221-06 & 07.  The proposed General Plan Amendment would be from Retail Office/Commercial to General Commercial.  Project is located at 107, 119 and 121 S. Main St.; Project #GPA/RZ 002)      (Planning Director Hunter)
  1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2012-02 authorizing the Director of Public Works/Assistant Director of Public Works to sign and file project documents for the closeout of the 8th Street project RSPTL 5120(004); PPNO 02-2197

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Authorization to hire two Public Works Maintenance Workers as follows:  1)  Rick Anklin, Range 28, Step C, $27,369 annually; 2)  Tylar Young, Range 28, Step A, $25,798     (Asst. DPW Picotte)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2012-03 appointing Joe Picotte as City’s representative, and Heather MacDonnell as alternate, on the PARSAC Risk Management Board     (Council Schreiber)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Review/adopt City Drug Testing Policy        (Mayor Dederick) 
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items _a_ through _c_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

 

  1. Approve minutes of December 13 & 20, 2011 meetings
  2. Approve City warrants $175,160.17
  3. Adopt Resolution #2012-01 removing inactive water & sewer accounts $676.10
  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

 

  1. CLOSED SESSION: 1)  G.C. Section 54956.9/Existing Litigation – City of Alturas vs Adkins

                                         Consulting Engineers, Inc., et al 
2)  G.C. Section 54957.6/Labor Negotiations
                                               

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED:   January 6, 2012 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

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AGENDA

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, being a majority of the members of the City Council of the City of Alturas, hereby give notice of a Special Meeting, to be held Tuesday, the 20th day of December, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Alturas, California.

Pledge of Allegiance                          Moment of Silence

THIS MEETING IS CALLED BY THE MAYOR FOR THE REASON(S) AS LISTED:

  1. PUBLIC HEARING:  Rees – General Plan Amendment / Rezone:  Project applicant Patrick Rees is requesting a General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Assessor’s Parcels 003-221-02, 003-221-06 & 07.  The proposed General Plan Amendment would be from Retail Office/Commercial to General Commercial.  The proposed Rezone is from C-1 (Retail Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial).  Project is located at 107, 119 and 121 S. Main St.  The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this project at their regular meeting on November 16, 2011. This is the second public hearing for this project. (Project #GPA/RZ 002).  This matter will now be considered.

 

  1. Discussion/action:  1st reading of Ordinance #493 changing the zoning district for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 003-221-02, 003-221-06 and003-221-07 from the C-1 (Retail Commercial) Zone to the C-2 (General Commercial) Zone in accordance with Ordinance #301, as filed by Patrick Rees/second reading & adoption will be on January 10, 2012         (Planning Director Hunter)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-50  approval for the City of Alturas to opt out of the State Disability Insurance program and authorizing a policy for Short-term Disability Insurance (STD) and Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD) through The Hartford Group effective January 1, 2012        (Mayor Dederick)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council authorization to hire  Richard D.  Ortiz as Police Officer at Range 38, Step A, $33,664 annually, retroactive to December 16, 2011/ City Clerk to administer Oath of Office         (Police Chief Barnes)
  1. Discussion/action:  Council authorization to hire Russell Turner as Police Officer at Range 38, Step A, $33,664 annually        (Police Chief Barnes)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-48 appointing a Risk Manager/City PARSAC representative to attend meetings in Sacramento       (Mayor Dederick)
  2. Discussion/action:  Approve Resolution #2011-51 for application for grant funds for the pre-engineering study for City of Alturas biomass based district heating in support of the forest health Sage Steppe Project       (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. CLOSED SESSION:  G.C. Section 54957/Personnel Review-Police Chief Ken Barnes

    G.C. Section 54957.6/Labor Negotiations

 

 

 

                                                                                                                 ________________________________________
                                                                                                                                JOHN E. DEDERICK, Mayor

 

DATE POSTED:   December 19, 2011                              ________________________________________      
JOHN SCHREIBER, Mayor Pro-Tem

 

                                                                                                                                _______________________________________
__________________________________                                                 BOBBY G. RAY, Councilmember
Cary L. Baker, City Clerk

 

                                                                _______________________________________
                                                                CHERYL NELSON, Councilmember

 

                                                                                                                                _______________________________________
                                                                                                                                KEITH JACQUES, Councilmember

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                     CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS           DECEMBER 13, 2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Presentation to the Alturas Fire Department for 100 years of service to the City of Alturas/Mayor Dederick
  1. Discussion/action:  Byron Gibbons requests Council approval to lease the City’s property on Centerville Rd. for pasture for steers and horses on a year round basis depending on the availability of feed

 

  1. Discussion/action:    Project applicants Robert  G. Baird and John Love, representing the Baird Family Trust, are requesting a Use Permit for the development of a proposed commercial office building complex on Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-140-01, located at 225 W. 8th Street in Alturas      (Planning Director Hunter)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-48 appointing a Risk Manager/City PARSAC representative to attend meetings in Sacramento     (Mayor Dederick)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council approval to contract with Kathie Alves at $25.00 per hour for services as needed       (City Treasurer MacDonnell)
  1. Discussion/action:  Approve 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance #492 adding Building Official and Planning Director to Section 15-52(b) Nuisances, Article III, giving them the authority to determine if a nuisance exists      (Building Inspector Traugott)

 

  1. Discussion/action: Council approval to waive the Building Permit fee for the remodel of the bathrooms at the Niles Theater in the amount of $86.65   (Building Inspector Traugott)
  1. Discussion:  Report on abatement of vacant and occupied buildings, and review of new Building Department notices and forms       (Building Inspector Traugott)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Boundary adjustment on Court Street    (Mayor Dederick)
  1. Discussion/action:  Declare railroad ties at mill site property as surplus, and approval to sell  (Mayor Dederick)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council approval to give Mayor the authority to sign Letters of Support for Caltrans encroachment permits/parade permits  for annual “Chamber of Commerce” sponsored events throughout the year; includes Fandango Days, Christmas Lighted Parade, Balloon Fest, etc.
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items __a__ and __b_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

 

  1. Approve minutes of November 8, 2011 meeting
  2. Approve City warrants for November 2011 $132,199.82
  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

 

  1. Closed Session:  G.C. Section 54957.6/Labor Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED:   December 9, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                   CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS               NOVEMBER 8,  2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Council recognition of Eric R. Haggard in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout  (Mayor Dederick)
  1. Discussion/action:  Appoint Heather MacDonnell as City Treasurer to fill the unexpired term of retired City Treasurer Kathie Alves, through June 2014; City Clerk to administer Oath of Office

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Byron Gibbons requests Council approval to lease the City’s property on Centerville Rd. for pasture for steers and horses on a year round basis depending on the availability of feed
  1. Discussion/action:  City Council to deny/approve request for an Animal Permit by Filberto Rubio to keep one horse on his property located at 611 W. Henderson St./ requested at the City Council meeting of October 11, 2011       (Police Chief Barnes)

 

  1. Discussion/action: Sara Channell requests approval of a short-term lease at the City’s mill site property to allow time for the mobile home and tools to be sold and removed   (Mayor Dederick)
  1. Discussion/action:  Fire Marshall Steve Jacques requests Council authorization to declare the Alturas Fire Dept. 1973 wild land International Fire Truck /VIN #3Q3AOCHB91456 as surplus property and trade it to Alturas Tire/Rusty Stanford in trade for labor and materials on the new wild land truck

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council approval to donate the salvaged K-9 Police Vehicle to the Alturas Rancheria        (Police Chief Barnes)
  1. Discussion/action: Neighbor complaints of firewood processing business located at 1303 W. 9th Street   (Police Chief Barnes)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Consideration to acquire an armored personnel vehicle from military surplus  (Police Chief Barnes)
  1. Discussion/action:  Approve 1st reading of Ordinance #491 relating to Wireless Communication Facilities     (Planning Director Hunter)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Authorization for Mayor to sign lease between Crystal Clear Broadcasting, Inc. and City of Alturas in the amount of $80 per month to locate antenna unit on the City’s water tank.  Authorization to amend budget revenue for lease amount upon effective date of contract for budget unit into 70 3610 60     (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  First reading of Ordinance #492 adding Building Official and Planning Director to Section 15-52(b) Nuisances, Article III, giving them the authority to determine if a nuisance exists        (Building Inspector Traugott)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Code Enforcement actions by the Building & Safety Division; report on new forms; and new/ongoing abatements       (Building Inspector Traugott)
  1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2011-45 adopting a City policy charging $1.50 for City employees for each payment made in compliance with each Earnings Withholding Order   (City Treasurer MacDonnell)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-46 approving the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2011/2012 at $5,086,682     (City Treasurer MacDonnell)
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items _a_ through _c_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

 

  1. Approve minutes of October 11, 2011 meeting
  2. Approve City warrants $388,067.93
  3. Adopt Resolution #2011-47 removing inactive water & sewer accounts $1,471.07
  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

 

  1. CLOSED SESSION:  G.C. Section 54957.6/Labor Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED:   November 4, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

 

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                     CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS                OCTOBER 11, 2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion/action:  Filberto Rubio, requests consideration for an Animal Permit to keep one horse on his property located at 611 W. Henderson St. (1.5 acres)/as set forth in Ordinance #202
  1. Discussion/action:  Troy Lowrey, 719 East 8th Street, requests Council consideration to place a stop sign at East 8th & Josephine Street to improve traffic control in that area

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Byron Gibbons requests Council approval to lease the City’s property on Centerville Rd. for pasture for steers and horses on a year round basis
  1. Discussion/action:  Approve  contract with Willdan Engineering Services to provide Plan Check services for the US Forest Service project; introduction of Suzanne Park        (Building Inspector Traugott)

 

  1. Public Hearing: Baird – Site Plan, Architectural & Environmental Review, Use Permit and Parcel Map:  Project applicants Robert G. Baird and John Love, representing the Baird Family Trust, are requesting a Site Plan, Architectural and Environmental Review, Use Permit and Parcel Map for the development of a proposed commercial office building complex on Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-140-01, which is located at 225 W. 8th Street in Alturas.  The proposed commercial office building, if approved, will house a number of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices including the US Forest Service.  This is the second review; the first review and public hearing for the above referenced project was by the Alturas Planning Commission on September 28, 2011.  This matter will now be considered.
  1. Discussion/action:  Project applicants Robert G. Baird and  John Love are requesting approval of a Site Plan, Architectural and Environmental  Review, Use Permit and Parcel Map for the development of a proposed USDA commercial office building complex on Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-140-01, which is located at 225 8th Street in Alturas        (Planning Director Hunter)
  2. Discussion/action:  Approve of MOU between the City of Alturas and County of Modoc for the continuation of Planning Services for October 1, to December 31, 2011      (Planning Director Hunter)

 

  1. Public Hearing:  Discussion of proposed ordinance for “Wireless Communication Facilities” as recommended by the Alturas Planning Commission on August 17, 2011    (Planning Director Hunter)
  1. Discussion/action:  First reading of proposed Ordinance for “Wireless Communication Facilities”  (Planning Director Hunter)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-39 regarding PERS Employer Paid Member Contributions      (Asst. City Treasurer MacDonnell)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-40 adopting the final  amended 2010/2011 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $6,868,780      (City Treasurer Alves)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-41 adopting the 2011/2012 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $6,095,464          (City Treasurer Alves)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-42 changing salaries for City Clerk & City Treasurer   (Mayor Dederick)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-43 adopting job descriptions for Director of Finance and Asst. Director of Finance positions            (Mayor Dederick)
  1. Discussion/action:  Appoint Director of Finance at Range 46/Step F-$43,964; and Assistant Director of Finance at Range 45/Step M-$52,752         (Mayor Dederick)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council direction regarding the homeowner’s insurance cancellation notice for Mark Channell, 101 Stream Drive, required in the Residential Lease Agreement with the City of Alturas/Section 11.  Insurance/Taxes           (Councilmember Nelson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Approval of final payment to Advanced Truck Body in the amount of $163,103.45 for snow plow equipment purchase through FAA contract AIP 3-06-0003-06      (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/Action:  Authorize Public Works Director to submit pre-application to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy under the Prop 84 Healthy Forests Grant Program  for a Category 2 project; NTE $75,000 for study, assessment, and/or project design for City of Alturas biomass-based district heating project          (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/Action:  Authorization to approve up to $1,250 of expenditures for paint supplies from Community Projects Fund 83 for use in conjunction with $2,500 of PP&L grant funds received for Basque Commemorative Mural; Funds are in budget, authorization is for designation of use of budgeted funds            (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/Action: Authorization for Mayor to sign lease between Crystal Clear Broadcasting, Inc. and City of Alturas in the amount of $80 per month to locate antenna unit on city water tank. Authorization to amend budget revenue for lease amount upon effective date of contract for budget unit into 70 3610 60          (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/Action:  Authorization for Director of Public Works to sign, effective 10/03/11, the Waiver Form for Administrative Civil Liability Complaint R5-2011-0591 to waive 90 day hearing requirement in order to engage in settlement discussions with SWRCB          (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/Action:  Authorize Mayor to sign Agreement No. 81690-B-J102 between the City of Alturas and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $20,000 in exchange for commitment of management practices on 20 acres of City owned land for period of 10 years  (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/Action: Authorization to increase Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Picotte’s salary by $6,500 annually  due to increased duties assumed,  effective July 1, 2011      (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/Action:  Authorization to retain Consulting Engineer for Civil Engineer Review Services for USDA Forest Service Complex proposal.  Developer to be billed for cost of services in accordance with City Code          (DPW Robertson)
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items _a _ and  _b_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

 

  1. Approve minutes of September 13, 2011 meeting
  2. Approve City warrants $91,547.76
  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

 

  1. CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54957/Employee Evaluation – Police Chief Ken Barnes 

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED:   October 7, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

 

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                     CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS           SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion/action:  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Alturas for 911 Dispatch Services
  1. Discussion/action:  Council approval to appoint Keenan & Associates as City Broker of Record for sixty days to allow them to look for employee benefit plans

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Approve Letter of Support for Carstens Motors     (Mayor Dederick)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution  #2011-36 authorizing the Public Works Director to apply for and manage a PacifiCorp Foundation grant up to $10,000    (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2011-37 appropriating $100,000 for front line law enforcement operations into the FY 2011/2012 budget through the State of California  Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) Grant Program  (Police Chief Barnes)
  1. Discussion/action: Council approval to hire a third party to perform the building plan checks for the proposed Forest Service building       (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Update on the Warner Street Project    (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Letter of Interest from Robert Dolan for the vacant position on the Alturas Planning Commission through March 2012

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-38 approving the job description of Public Works Foreman, and setting the salary at Range 35 - $30,865 to $46,384 annually, and authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise within the Public Works Department   (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Hand-held meter reading devices for the Alturas Water Dept.   (Asst. DPW Picotte)

 

  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items __a_ through __c_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
  1. Approve minutes of August 9, 2011 meeting
  2. Approve City warrants $234,965.28
  3. Approve Letter of Support for the Modoc High School Homecoming Parade

 

  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:
  1. CLOSED SESSION:  G. C. Section 54956.9/Anticipated Litigation – Modoc County/fees for 911 dispatch services

 

ADJOURNMENT

POSTED:   September 9, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

 

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AGENDA

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, being a majority of the members of the City Council of the City of Alturas, hereby give notice of a Special Meeting, to be held Thursday, the 21st day of July, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Alturas, California.

Pledge of Allegiance                          Moment of Silence

THIS MEETING IS CALLED BY THE MAYOR FOR THE REASON(S) AS LISTED:

  1. Closed Session: G.C. Section 54956.8/Real Property Lease Negotiation - Mill Site Property

 

  1. Closed Session:  G.C. Section 54957.6/Labor Negotiations

 

DATE POSTED:  July 19, 2011          

JOHN E. DEDERICK, Mayor

JOHN SCHREIBER, Mayor Pro-Tem

BOBBY G. RAY, Councilmember

CHERYL NELSON, Councilmember

Cary L. Baker, City Clerk

                                              

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                     CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS                  JULY 12, 2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion/action:  Todd Mitchell, representing United Pipe & Supply, information on hand held devices for reading water meters
  1. Public Hearing:  Robert & Mary Dolan, who reside at 602 N. East Street/APN 002-168-07, are requesting the abandonment of the alleyway  that lies to the east of their residence between N. East C Street to the west, and N. East D Street to the east.  The alleyway runs north and south connecting East 7th Street and East 6th Street.  The Dolans own properties bordering on both sides of the alleyway, the parcel number for the second lot is APN 002-168-17.  The abandonment of this alleyway would allow the Dolans to connect the property.  The alleyway does not contain any municipal or public utilities.  This matter will now be considered.

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-27 vacating an alleyway at the request of Robert & Mary Dolan; the alleyway lies between N. East C Street to the west, and N. East D Street to the east, and runs north and south connecting East 7th Street and East 6th Street
  1. Discussion/action:  Review/approve Property Lease between the City of Alturas and Mark Channell for his residence and Specialized Wood Products business at the City’s mill site property

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Verizon Wireless, managed by American Tower Corporation, requests approval of a new Ground Lease adding four (4) additional 5-year renewal  periods with an expiration date of March 31, 2033
  1. Discussion/action: Modoc Transportation Agency requests approval of a Bus Shelter to be placed on the corner of 5th & Main Street

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Approve “Regional Participant Letter of Authorization” authorizing Modoc County Public Works to submit a regional Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) on the City’s behalf (previously referred to as the Used Oil Block Grant)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-29 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Alturas and County of Modoc for Planning Services; retroactive to July 1, 2011    (Councilmembers Jacques & Nelson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-28  adopting the 2011/2012 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $5,914,378       (City Treasurer Alves)
  1. Discussion/action:  Council appointment of City representative to sit on the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee Members; committee may apply for tribal grant funding in the amount of $14,000; grant funding may be used for roads, hospital, public safety, fire safety   (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Approve letter of support for the Modoc District Fair to apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans to hang a banner across Main Street; Fair to be held August 18-21, 2011
  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items “a”  and “b”  be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

 

  1. Approve minutes of June 6, 14, & 21, 2011 meetings
  2. Adopt Resolution #2011-30 removing inactive water & sewer accounts $693.34
  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

 

ADJOURNMENT

POSTED:   July 8, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

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AGENDA

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, being a majority of the members of the City Council of the City of Alturas, hereby give notice of a Special Meeting, to be held Tuesday, the 21st day of June, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Alturas, California.

Pledge of Allegiance                          Moment of Silence

THIS MEETING IS CALLED BY THE MAYOR FOR THE REASON(S) AS LISTED:

  1. Closed Session:  G.C. Section 54956.9(a)/Existing Litigation – Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant

 

 

 

                                                                                                      
                                                                        

 

 

 

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

7:00 p.m.                                 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS                     JUNE 14, 2011

                      John E. Dederick, Mayor                                    John Schreiber, Mayor Pro-Tem

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

CALL TO ORDER                                   Pledge of Allegiance                                   Moment of Silence

  1. PUBLIC FORUM:  The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.  Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda.

 

  1. Public Hearing:  In accordance with Resolution #2008-7, adopted January 15, 2008, the City Council will consider a cost of living adjustment for water and sewer rates.  The maximum rate adjustment allowed is based on the annual Consumer Price Index as published by the California State Department of Finance for each fiscal year.  The amount published for the 2010/2011 fiscal year is 1.5%.  The City Council may consider an increase up to this amount.  The base water rate may be increased up to a maximum of  $.68 cents; base residential sewer rate may be increased up to a maximum of $.45 cents; base commercial sewer rate may be increased up to a maximum of $.36 cents; and base multi-family units sewer rate may be increased up to a maximum of  $.43 cents.  This matter will now be heard.
  1. Discussion/action:  Consider adoption of  a resolution relating to the rates for water fees

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Consider adoption of  a resolution relating to the rates for sewer fees
  1. Discussion/action:  Tony & Kathryn Claytor, 212 East 1st Street, are requesting Council consideration for an Animal Permit to keep and maintain up to four Dwarf Goats at their residence; as set forth in Ordinance #202

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council consideration to use Recreation Funds (Fund #82)  to help with the cost of watering the County Park; last year’s total cost for June – November was $2,889.92         (Councilmembers Schreiber & Ray)
  1. Discussion/action:  Council review of letter received from Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, dated June 3, 2011, regarding operation of the public safety dispatch center

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Council review of letter received from Modoc County Public Works, dated May 31, 2011, regarding Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alturas and County of Modoc, dated September 20, 1994, regarding garbage franchise fees
  1. Discussion/action:  Council review of letter received from Marie Smith/Modoc County Senior Citizens regarding the “Meals on Wheels” Program

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Award propane bid for the 2011/1012 fiscal year     (City Clerk Baker)
  1. Discussion/action:  Award contract for Asphalt Concrete, Premix and Class II  base for the City of Alturas for the 2011/2012 fiscal year to low bidder Larranaga Trucking & Construction      (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Authorization to purchase a 2007 Elgin Street Sweeper from Owen Equipment, in the amount of  $42,500, and authorize financing with U.S. Bank for five (5) years at 5.9%     (Asst. PWD Picotte)
  1. Discussion/action:  Authorize Asst. PWD Joe Picotte to sign contract with Darren Taylor Construction for asphalt grinding services on East St. & Juniper St., in the amount of $3,100; retroactive to June 3, 2011           (Asst. PWD Picotte)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution  #2011-19 authorizing the Director of Public Works and/or Asst. Director of Public Works to be the authorized signatory as Right of Way agent for the City of Alturas        (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution  #2011-20 authorizing the Director of Public Works and/or Asst. Director of Public Works as authorized agent with signatory authority on project management documents for the Warner Street Truck Route Rehabilitation Project; RSPTL 5120(003); PPNO 02-2176         (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-21 authorizing the Director of Public Works and/or Asst. Director of Public Works as authorized agent with signatory authority on project management documents for the 8th Street Rehabilitation Project; RSPTL 5120(004); PPNO 02-2197      (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-22 authorizing a grant application with First 5 for program assistance for the Alturas Municipal Pool       (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-23 authorizing a grant application with Modoc Siskiyou Community Action Agency (MSCAA) for program assistance at the Alturas Municipal Pool                (DPW Robertson)
  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-24 authorizing a grant application with PacifiCorp Foundation for a Mural Project at the Alturas Municipal Pool           (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-25 authorizing the Selection Committee to send interview letters to the highest ranking RFQ respondents; conduct interviews; and negotiate contract terms with selected RFQ consultant respondents for Construction Engineering Services and Materials Testing Services for Warner Street Truck Route Rehabilitation Project; RSPTL 5120 (003); PPNO 02-2176       (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Salary compensation change for Director of Public Works Chester Robertson to accommodate job description and work responsibility changes resulting from Modoc County CAO responsibilities; salary reduction of $23,321; current salary $63,321; new salary $40,000 annually

 

  1. Discussion/action: regarding Council formal approval for Chester Robertson’s dual roles with City and Modoc County       (Councilmember Schreiber)
  1. Discussion/action: BLM requests approval of a land lease with the City of Alturas for use of a portion of the Alturas Municipal Airport        (DPW Robertson)

 

  1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2011-18 adopting the City of Alturas Building Permit Fee Schedule      (Building Inspector Taugott)
  1. Discussion/action:  2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance #490 adding Chapter 13.2 to the Alturas City Code, prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation, other than by a qualified patient and/or caregiver        (City Clerk Baker)

 

  1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items _a_ through _c_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
  1. Approve minutes of May 10, 23, 2011 meetings
  2. Approve City warrants $106,854.34
  3. Adopt Resolution #2011-17 removing inactive accounts $1,029.44

 

  1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:
  1. CLOSED SESSION:  G.C. Section 54956.9(a)/Existing Litigation – Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED:   June 10, 2011 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board

 

 

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AGENDA

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, being a majority of the members of the City Council of the City of Alturas, hereby give notice of a Special Meeting, to be held Monday, the 6th day of June, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Alturas, California.

Pledge of Allegiance                          Moment of Silence

THIS MEETING IS CALLED BY THE MAYOR FOR THE REASON(S) AS LISTED:

  1. Discussion/action:  Regarding Chester Robertson’s dual positions as Modoc County CAO and City of Alturas Director of Public Works

 

 

 

DATE POSTED:  June 2, 2011 

JOHN E. DEDERICK, Mayor

JOHN SCHREIBER, Mayor Pro-Tem

BOBBY G. RAY, Councilmember

CHERYL NELSON, Councilmember

Cary L. Baker, City Clerk