Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

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:  Tyler Ewing, 1304 W. 6th Street, requests Council consideration for an animal permit to keep and maintain one (1) 4-H market goat at his residence from the end of March, 2010 to June 18, 2010, as set forth in Ordinance #202

1. Discussion/action:  Angeline Ewing, 1304 W. 6th Street, requests Council consideration for an animal permit to keep and maintain one (1) 4-H market goat at her residence from the end of March, 2010 to June 18, 2010, as set forth in Ordinance #202

1. Discussion/action:  First reading of Ordinance #480 finding that it is not in violation for the same person to hold the offices of Alturas Fire Chief and City Councilmember        (Mayor Dederick)

1. Discussion/action:  High Desert Aviators, Alturas Chapter 1485, requests Council consideration for funding, from the Community Projects Fund, for a sign located at the entrance of the Alturas Airport; an amount not to exceed $200

1. Discussion/action:  Staff recommendation to reappoint  Sharon Lee Carey and Bill Hall for another 4-year term on the Alturas Planning Commission through March of 2014     (Planning Director Robertson/Councilmember Jacques)

1. Discussion/action:  Approval of Resolution #2010-08 authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign and execute Amendment #2 for  Agreement #06-355-550-2 between the City of Alturas and the State Water Resources Control Board         (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Provide direction to  Public Works  regarding potential placement of “No Parking” signs along Carlos Street east of the intersection of Caldwell Street        (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Billboard design approval for use on the City’s Janesville billboard  (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Approval of Resolution #2010-09; authorize the Mayor to sign the “Notification of Completion” for the Alturas Junior Livestock Arena; project funded und Prop 40 and authorize the Mayor to sign       (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Approval and authorization to send a termination notice letter to the Fixed Base Operator of the Alturas Municipal Airport                  (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Clean up of the City’s old mill site property   (Councilmember Jacques)

1. Discussion/action: Approval to adopt Resolution #2010-06 adopting the revised resolution to participate in the “Modoc Frontier Healthcare Association” and affirm/appoint two (2) representatives and alternates to the Association            (Mayor Dederick)

1. Discussion only:  Regulations regarding the cultivation of medical marijuana   (Mayor Dederick)

1. Discussion/action:  Update on hiring an Animal Control Officer  (Councilmember Schreiber)

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 February 9, 2010 meeting
2. Approve City warrants $124,936.72
3. Adopt Resolution #2010-07 Removing inactive water & sewer accounts $1,205.15

1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:  Designate food committees for annual City sponsored Fire Dept. Dinner April 5, 2010

1. CLOSED SESSION:  G.C. Section 54956.9 /Conference with Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

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: Bruce Brown, AlturasModoc.com, requests Council consideration to broadcast City Council meetings over the radio

1. Discussion/action: Kelly Roberts, 317 W. Carlos St., request consideration for an animal permit to keep and maintain two (2) 4-H lambs at his residence from March 1, 2010 to June 18, 2010/City Ordinance #202

1. Discussion/action: Authorization for the Alturas Fire Department to secure a line of credit from Plumas Bank in an amount up to $50,000 to be used toward the purchase of a fire apparatus/ladder truck       (Fire Marshal Jacques)

1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2010-03 adopting the City of Alturas Code of Ethics policy and the California Family Rights Act      (City Treasurer Alves)

1. Discussion/action: Authorization to purchase mats, shop towels, and coveralls for the City of Alturas at an initial cost of approximately $1,800 in lieu of using uniform/linen services    (City Treasurer Alves)

1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2010-05 authorizing the Public Works Director to sign Amendment #2 to Contract #07-815-550-2 between the City of Alturas and the State Water Resources Control Board     (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: Approve proposal for Adkins Engineering, Inc. for the Warner Street Truck Route         (DPW Robertson)

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 January 12, 2010 meeting
2. Approve City warrants $93,338.85
3. Adopt Resolution #2010-04 removing inactive water & sewer accounts $1,213.85

1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

1. CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54957/Employee Performance Evaluation – Director of Public Works Chester Robertson

1. CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54956.9/Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

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: Request by Modoc County for consideration of 90-day payment plan for water & sewer bills for the remainder of the current fiscal year

1. Information/Discussion: Modoc County ICS Liaison Committee update

1. Authorization for the Alturas Fire Dept. to secure a line of credit from Plumas Bank in an amount up to $50,000 to be used toward the purchase of a fire apparatus/ladder truck  (Fire Marshal Jacques)

1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2010-01 directing the City Clerk to submit to the County Clerk a measure to be placed on the June 8, 2010 ballot as follows: “Shall the Alturas City Council be authorized to continue a supplemental charge of $1.50 per meter to minimum water rates to fund Mosquito Abatement in the City of Alturas through December 31, 2016?”   (City Clerk Baker)

1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2010-02 setting mileage reimbursement for City employees at $.50 cents as per the I.R.S. notification            (City Treasurer Alves)

1. Discussion/action:  Authorize the Mayor to sign the amended Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alturas, the Cedarville Rancheria Tribe, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs adding Rine St. and W. 1st St. to the list as identified City routes into the BIA Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) inventory system; approval is retroactive to December 18, 2009      (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: approve claim for damages in the amount of $3,953.03 for Les DuBose, 1205 W. 8th Street, for a sewer backup at his residence on November 15, 2009       (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Authorization for Public Works Director to apply for 2010 Airport Improvement Projects under ACIP dated December 30, 2009: Federal Assistance with FAA in the amount of $646,950 and local match $34,050      (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 December 8, 2009 meeting
2. Approve City warrants $179,627.69

1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

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: Information/discussion: Update on the County’s Incident Command System (ICS) strategy that is being utilized in response to the County’s fiscal situation/Liaison Branch Diane Fogle, Dan Macsay, and Kim Hunter

1. Sandy Manzer, 1009 W. 3rd Street, requests Council consideration for a special parking permit in front of her house

1. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2009-34 relating to the extension of City of Alturas Urgency Ordinance #478 regarding a moratorium on  Medical Marijuana dispensaries                      (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: Approve Proposal for Engineering Services with Adkins Engineering, Inc. for the Warner Street Truck Route             (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: Approval of the modified contract proposal with Railroad Industries Incorporated for locomotive appraisal and sale; authorize Mayor and/or Director of Public Works to sign                    (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Adopt Resolution #2009-35 authorizing Payment Application #1 to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. not to exceed $5,970 for Materials on Hand (MOH), pending approval from FAA and Engineer            (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Authorize Mayor and/or Director of Public Works to sign Internship Agreement with AFWD and ECF contract agreement to fill staff positions in the Public Works Department                  (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: Approval of Resolution #2009-36 Collaborative Participants Resolution allowing NORTEC to apply on behalf of the City of Alturas for EECBG funds         (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action:  Council clarification on $500 one-time stipend for the 9 employees not in the bargaining units; Department Heads, Police Lieutenant, Asst. DPW, Building Inspector, new Patrolman, and Engineering Technician      (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 November 10, 2009 meeting
2. Approve City warrants $ 145,623.82
3. Adopt Resolution #2009-33 removing inactive water & sewer accounts $410.20

1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS

1. CLOSED SESSION: 54956.9 Conference with legal counsel/Anticipated Litigation

        Cheryl Nelson                                     Bobby G. Ray                                           Keith Jacques   

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 consideration to waive $152.00 for the  2009 swim season for the Latchkey group; Director Darlene Estes collected $462.00 from the parents of the children instead of $614.00 (.75 cents per hour instead of $1.00 per hour)

1. Discussion/action: Dee Funk, representing Modoc County Prevention Collaborative, requests Council approval to place “40 Developmental Assets” banners on Main Street

1. Discussion/action: Jim Cavasso, representing the Alturas Chamber, requests letter of support for an encroachment permit for their “Park to Park” lighted parade on Main Street, to be held Friday, December 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1. Discussion/action: adopt Resolution #2009-31 mandating that all coins that are received for payment at City Hall be rolled if they exceed the number in their individual rolls  (City Treasurer Alves)

1. Discussion/action: approve proposal for installing dishwasher in the City Hall kitchen, replacing sink and countertop; funding in budget from building maintenance

1. Discussion/action:  consideration to change the City Treasurer’s position from an elected position to an appointed position/Government Code Section 36508              (Councilmember Ray)

1. Discussion/action:  adopt Resolution #2009-32 adopting the City of Alturas 2009/2010 fiscal year budget in the amount of $4,394,118         (City Treasurer Alves)

1. Discussion/action: the City of Alturas’ role regarding the Modoc Frontier Healthcare Coalition   (Mayor Dederick)

1. Discussion/action: Modoc County’s state of emergency and the City’s roll in it    (Councilmember Schreiber)

1. Discussion/action: approve MOU for City Council to join the Pit River Watershed Alliance   (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: authorization for Director of Public Works or Mayor to sign the agreement with First 5 in the amount of $900; authorization for application was approved   (DPW Robertson)

1. Discussion/action: Councilmember Nelson requests Council  letter of support for UPS to keep all the trucking jobs local    

1. Discussion/action: approval to retire Alturas Police Department narcotics dog (Susie) and have her adopted out to a good family         (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: approval to re-join the Modoc County Interagency Narcotics Taskforce, and assign current staff to that position.  Initial funding from grant in the amount of $50,000 annually which will be available beginning January 2010          (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: approval to purchase certified used vehicle from Carsten’s Motors for $15,750/Fund 05 Traffic Safety        (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: approval to reclassify Matt Mandolfo from part time status as Animal Control Officer to full time Patrolman effective November 1, 2009; range 38, step A $33,664 per year   (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: approval to advertise/hire Animal Control Officer      (Police Chief Barnes)

1. Discussion/action: approval to enter into a 60-month lease agreement with Xerox for a new copier/faxer/scanner/printer at $167.40 per month/Fund 05 Traffic Safety; $1,171.80 for the balance of the fiscal year (December 09 thru June 10)         (Police Chief Barnes)

1. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that items _a_ through _b_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:

1. Approve minutes of October 13, 2009 meeting
2. Approve City warrants $257,497.97

1. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:

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