Important Notice Regarding April 12, 2021 City Council Meeting
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APRIL 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the meeting online and not in the Council Chamber. Submission of Public Comments: For those wishing to make public comments at the April 12, 2021 Council meeting, please submit your comments via email to be read aloud at the meeting by the Deputy City Clerk. Email comments for any items on or not on the agenda must be submitted to the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] by no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 12, 2021. All email comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the Council meeting. Electronic comments on agenda items for the April 12, 2021 Council meeting may only be submitted via email. Those attending the Zoom meeting remotely may utilize the ‘raise hand’ feature to speak during public comment and individual discussion items. Reading of Public Comments: The Deputy City Clerk shall read email comments if requested, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Council may provide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Council meeting. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record of the Council meeting. Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, April 12, 2021; 5:30 p.m. Please note that this meeting is being agendized to allow Council Members, Staff, and the public to participate in this meeting via ZOOM, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. Members of the public may remotely listen to and participate in the meeting via the information below: Please click the link below to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87133237469 Or Telephone: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 312 626 Webinar ID: 871 3323 7469 “Our mission is to maintain the character of our “small town” community while striking an appropriate balance between economic development and preservation of our quality of life. We help create a dynamic and vital City by providing quality, cost-effective municipal services and by forming partnerships with residents and organizations in the constant pursuit of excellence.” Page Item STANDING AGENDA ITEMS 1 . Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Presentation: Siskiyou Economic Development Council 3. Public Comment: This time is set aside for citizens 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 agenda item noted on the regular agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment. Each speaker is allocated three (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not cede their time. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City. Council discussion or action cannot be taken on items not listed on the agenda other than to receive comments. If you have documents to present to members of Council, please provide a minimum of seven (7) copies to the Deputy City Clerk. 4 . Council and Staff Comments CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Page 5. Consent Agenda - The City Manager recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. All Resolutions and Ordinances on this agenda, or added hereto, shall be introduced or adopted, as 4-63 applicable, by title only, and the full reading thereof is hereby waived. a. Approval of Minutes: March 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, March 29 Special City Council Meeting b. Approval of Disbursements: Accounts Payable 3/29/2021; Total Gross Payroll and Taxes: For Period Ending 3/21/2021 c. Environmental Cleanup of the Roseburg Commerce Park – Box Factory Site Award d. Stormwater Rate Study Request for Proposals City Council Regular Meeting April 12, 2021 1 Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 12, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Page 6. Discussion and Possible Action: Censure of Councilmember Tim Stearns 64-85 Background: At the March 22nd City Council Meeting, Councilmember Montgomery requested an item for the censure of Councilmember Tim Stearns be added to the April 12th agenda. The request was seconded by Mayor Redmond; the item is on the agenda for discussion and possible action. Report By: Tessa Montgomery, Councilmember Recommended Council Action: Determine whether to approve resolution expressing disapproval of a City Council Member’s conduct. Page 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Fourth of July Annual Fireworks Display Location Change 86-92 Background: Mt. Shasta Community Fireworks is proposing a location change for the annual fireworks display. The relocation to Shastice Park does not require Council approval, however, staff would prefer that Council weigh-in on the decision. Report By: Tom Haistings, Pyrotechnician, Mt. Shasta Community Fireworks Recommended Council Action: Discuss and determine whether the fireworks display should take place over Shastice Park on the Fourth of July. Page 8. Project Update from Johnson Controls Regarding the City Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Improvement Project 93-101 Background: Johnson Controls will be presenting a general update on the status of the project. With two of the three solar arrays fully operational as well as the commercial garage at the Corporate Yard, the project is nearing completion. Throughout the construction process, multiple issues arose that had to be addressed to ensure long-term project financial viability. Johnson Controls will review the project and the issues and explain where the process stands today. Report By: Brian LaBrie, Johnson Controls Recommended Council Action: No action, information only. Page 9. Discussion and Possible Action: Fire Department Staffing 102-112 Background: In 2018, the City of Mt. Shasta was awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to partially fund two firefighter positions for three years. The grant expires on December 30th of this year and the City faces the possibility of losing two full-time fire personnel. City staff requests that the City Council develop a plan to maintain the staffing of the fire department due to the critical nature of fire and emergency response. Report By: Bruce Pope, City Manager and Matt Melo, Fire Chief Recommended Council Action: Staff respectfully requests Council consider various short and long-term alternatives to maintain the staffing in the Fire Department. Page 10. General Plan 2045 Process, Timeline, and Budget 113-126 Background: The City of Mt. Shasta began a comprehensive General Plan update in June 2018. City staff will review the process undergone up to now including public engagement, development of the vision and each element, and grant funding. Report By: Juliana Lucchesi, City Planner Recommended Council Action: Continue with the General Plan process. City Council Regular Meeting April 12, 2021 2 Mt. Shasta Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 22, 2021 Page 3 of 3 11. Future Agenda Items (Appearing on the agenda within 60-90 days): a. City Council Workshop to Discuss City Priorities – 4/2021 b. Short-Term Rental Moratorium – 4/26/2021 c. Discussion and Possible Action: Request for Proposals for the East Side of the Roseburg Property – 4/26/2021 d. Short-term Rental License Ordinance First Reading - 5/10/2021 e. Bid Award and Notice to Proceed for Tank 1 – 5/10/2021 f. Discussion and Possible Action: City-Wide Cleanup Day – TBD g. Sharing of Code Enforcement services with other cities – TBD 12. Adjourn Availability of Public Records: All public records related to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at City Hall located at 305 North Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA at the same time the public records are distributed or made available to the members of the legislative body. Agenda related writings or documents provided to a majority of the legislative body after distribution of the Agenda packet will be available for public review within a separate binder at City Hall at the same time as they are made available to the members of the legislative body. The City of Mt. Shasta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring accommodations for a disability at a public meeting should notify the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (530) 926-7510 in order to allow the City sufficient time to make reasonable arrangements to accommodate participation in this meeting. City Council Regular Meeting April 12, 2021 3 Mt. Shasta City Council Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes March 22, 2021 Please note that this meeting was held to allow Council Members, Staff, and the public to participate via ZOOM, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. “Our mission is to maintain the character of our “small town” community while striking an appropriate balance between economic development and preservation of our quality of life. We help create a dynamic and vital City by providing quality, cost-effective municipal services and by forming partnerships with residents and organizations in the constant pursuit of excellence.” STANDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. Call to Order and Roll Call: At the hour of 5:30 p.m. Mayor John Redmond called the meeting to order.