Alturas public meetings in 2020
16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 15, 2020
The Alturas City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects including airport grant applications and a request for water system engineering services. The agenda also includes a labor agreement and a proposal for the Mill Site.
- MOU between the City and United Public Employees of California Local 792 Alturas Safety Unit
- RFQ for Drinking Water System Improvements
- FAA and Caltrans airport grant applications
- Temporary hangar lease agreement with Scott Mobley
- Approval of November 2020 City warrants totaling $112,326.76
November 17, 2020
The City Council will discuss title exceptions for a proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant at 18721 County Rd 54. Members will also consider grant applications for park development and per capita funds. Additionally, the council may establish an ad-hoc committee to research recycling options.
- Review title exceptions for proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant at 18721 County Rd 54
- Approve October 2020 City warrants totaling $107,855.08
- Adopt Resolution #2020-50 for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization grant funds
- Adopt Resolution #2020-51 for Per Capita Grant Funds application
- Establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to research recycling options
October 20, 2020
The Alturas City Council will consider adopting an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 and a new appropriation limit. The council will also review reports on Main Street design priorities and progress on the Citizens building. Additionally, staff will propose contracts for GIS implementation and a city planning website.
- Adoption of amended budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 in the amount of $6,038,942.00
- Adoption of Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the amount of $5,746,629.00
- Approval of a grant agreement for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program – First Round of Coronavirus Response
- Report on Main Street design priorities and request for future configuration approval
- Approval of September 2020 City warrants in the amount of $127,753.32
September 15, 2020
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss several items, including the adoption of a $5,958,821 fiscal year budget. The council will also consider property purchase and lease agreements and a new wastewater plant operator hire.
- Adoption of the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $5,958,821
- Approval of an Option to Purchase Agreement with SCP Manteca, LLC
- Approval of a Mill Site Lease Agreement with Nevada California Oregon Railway
- Hiring Jeff Nield as Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at $49,017 annually
- Approval of August 2020 City warrants totaling $113,933.88
August 18, 2020
The City Council will consider requests for utility fee waivers and the formation of a Main Street Design Committee. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding road repairs, grant funds, and wastewater plant operations.
- Request to waive facility use fees for COVID-19 testing at the show grounds
- Authorization of a new RFP for the swimming pool project
- Resolution regarding $65,000 in Local Government Planning Support Grant Funds
- Adoption of SB 1 road repair projects for Fiscal Year 2020-21
- Approval of June 2020 city warrants in the amount of $446,925.77
July 21, 2020
The Alturas City Council will meet to consider a request from the American Red Cross to waive water and sewer utility bills. The Council will also discuss resolutions regarding a budget rollover, a new payment platform agreement, and an easement vacation for an alleyway.
- Request to waive monthly water and sewer utility bills for the American Red Cross
- Resolution #2020-30 regarding FY 2019/2020 budget rollover
- Service Agreement with Paymentus for a payment platform
- Easement vacation for an alleyway west of Warner Street
- Professional Service Agreement with Modoc County Road Department
July 10, 2020
The City Council will consider approving Resolution #2020-28 regarding the receipt of funds under the Budget Act of 2020. The council will also discuss developing departmental policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and health guidelines.
- Approval of Resolution #2020-28 for Budget Act of 2020 funds
- Designation of a signatory for COVID-19 emergency compliance certifications
- Development of departmental policies regarding federal, state, and health guidelines
July 1, 2020
The Alturas City Council will review progress from the Ad-Hoc Committee regarding summer youth activities to replace the Alturas Municipal Pool. The council will also consider adopting job descriptions and liability waivers for these programs.
- Update on $10,000.00 budget for summer youth activities
- Adoption of Resolution #2020-26 regarding Youth Summer Program staff job descriptions
- Adoption of Resolution #2020-27 authorizing a waiver of liability for summer activities
June 24, 2020
The Alturas City Council will consider a resolution to apply for $65,000 in Local Government Planning Support Grant Funds. The council will also discuss the 2020/2021 budget projection and its impact from COVID-19. Additionally, members will review a personal services contract with Jennifer Andersen.
- Resolution #2020-20 for $65,000 in Local Government Planning Support Grant Funds
- FY 2020/2021 budget projection and COVID-19 impact discussion
- Review of personal services contract with Jennifer Andersen
June 18, 2020
The Alturas City Council will consider authorizing a letter of support for the Modoc Performing Arts Theater's USDA grant application. Additionally, the council will discuss appointing an ad-hoc committee to explore summer youth activity options in replacement of the Alturas Municipal Pool.
- Authorizing a letter of support for Modoc Performing Arts Theater (MPAT) USDA grant application
- Appointing an Ad-Hoc Committee to explore summer youth activities in replacement of the Alturas Municipal Pool
June 16, 2020
The Alturas City Council will discuss budget amendments and several grant applications. The council will also consider service contracts and whether the city swimming pool can operate during the pandemic.
- Fourth amended budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 in the amount of $5,487,058.00
- Local Government Planning Support Grant application for $65,000.00
- FAA CARES Act Airport Grant application for $20,000.00
- MOU with Modoc County Sheriff’s Office for 911 Dispatch Services
- Determination on whether the city swimming pool can operate for the season
May 19, 2020
The council will discuss waiving use permits for the annual Farmers Market and purchasing a secondary internet provider for the City. They will also consider terminating consulting services for the pool project and approving April 2020 city warrants.
- Waiving use permit for the annual Farmers Market
- Three-year employment contract for Assistant Director of Public Works Kim Dodds
- Purchase of a secondary internet provider for the City
- Termination of consulting services with CM Covey, Inc. for the pool project
- Approval of April 2020 city warrants totaling $136,037.26
April 21, 2020
The Alturas City Council will meet via teleconference to consider several administrative and operational items. The agenda includes applying for a $160,000 planning grant and authorizing a property transfer for the Citizens Building. Additionally, the Council will discuss seasonal pool operations and personnel hires.
- Application for $160,000 in SB 2 planning grant funds
- Property transfer of the Citizens Building at 113 W. 1st Street to Modoc Performing Arts Theater
- Hiring two Maintenance Worker I employees at $32,230 annually each
- Discussion on whether to operate the city swimming pool for the season
- Approval of March 2020 city warrants totaling $143,214.57
March 17, 2020
The Alturas City Council will declare the March 2020 election results and administer oaths to newly elected officials. The agenda also includes decisions on grant matches for fire and public works equipment and the formation of several ad-hoc committees.
- Adoption of third amended budget ($5,422,674.00)
- USDA grant match for fire department turnouts ($13,732.00)
- USDA grant match for a new backhoe ($28,234.00)
- Declaration of March 3, 2020 election results
- Formation of ad-hoc committees for sales tax and transient occupancy tax
February 18, 2020
The Council will consider adopting an amended Housing Element into the City’s General Plan. The agenda also includes a Transient Occupancy Tax proposal from the Chamber of Commerce and the appointment of an Ad-Hoc Committee for the Citizens building. Additionally, the Council will review a request for plumbing cost reimbursement.
- Adoption of amended Housing Element into the General Plan
- Chamber of Commerce proposal regarding Transient Occupancy Tax
- Approval to hire Connor Mitchell as Patrolman
- $930.00 plumbing cost reimbursement request for James Walker
- Approval of January 2020 City warrants totaling $145,776.51
January 21, 2020
The City Council will review a second amended budget and a request to purchase police office furniture using RMAP funds. The agenda also includes a lease termination notice due to a condemned building and an ordinance update regarding abandoned vehicles.
- Adoption of $5,275,347.00 amended budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
- Purchase of police office furniture not to exceed $3,500.00
- Termination of Modoc Performing Arts Theater Storage Lease Agreement
- Ordinance #521 regarding abandoned and wrecked vehicles
- $250.00 donation request for the Community Concert