Alturas public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 20, 2022
The Alturas City Council is reviewing several financial and service agreements. Key items include adopting the annual appropriation limit and authorizing use of federal recovery funds. The council will also discuss 911 dispatch services with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.
- Adopting $6,191,958.00 appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Authorizing up to $50,000.00 in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
- Approving 911 Dispatch Services agreement with Modoc County Sheriff’s Office
- Enrolling the City in the California Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
- Approving November 2022 City warrants of $213,762.22
November 30, 2022
The Alturas City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss potential cost of living adjustments (COLA) for department heads and contract employees. No formal decisions or actions will be taken during this meeting.
- Review of potential cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Department Heads/Contract Employee
November 15, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider adopting the first amended budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 in the amount of $5,112,392.00. The agenda includes requests to approve grant applications for airport improvements from Caltrans and federal sources. Additionally, the Council will review October 2022 city warrants and conduct a performance evaluation for the Police Chief.
- Adoption of first amended budget for FY 2022/2023 ($5,112,392.00)
- Caltrans Airport Improvement Program grant application (Resolution #2022-57)
- Federal Airport Improvement Plan assistance grant application (Resolution #2022-58)
- Approval of October 2022 city warrants ($185,824.11)
- Police Chief performance evaluation
November 18, 2022
The Alturas City Council will hold a work session on November 18, 2022. The meeting is for reviewing and discussing the allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. No formal decisions or actions will be taken during this session.
- Review and discussion of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocation
November 2, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider Resolution #2022-54 at this special meeting. The resolution proposes approving a service agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. for on-call environmental and planning consulting services.
- Approval of service agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. for environmental and planning services
October 18, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider approving the $5,027,182.00 budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a labor agreement with the Alturas Safety Unit and several committee appointments.
- Approval of $5,027,182.00 fiscal year budget
- Memorandum of Understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792 Alturas Safety Unit
- September 2022 city warrants totaling $150,028.92
- Appointment of Brian Cox to the Modoc County Transportation Commission
- Removal of inactive water and sewer accounts totaling $251.08
September 20, 2022
The council will discuss authorizing funds up to $17,000.00 per cadet for the Police Academy. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding animals and fowl and a proposed partnership with Modoc High School for ballfield batting cages.
- Authorization for three police cadets up to $17,000.00 each
- First reading of Ordinance #527 regarding 'Animals and Fowl'
- Use of RMAP funds up to $6,000.00 for a Fire Barn heating system
- Approval of August 2022 city warrants totaling $147,020.18
- Proposed partnership with Modoc High School for ballfield batting cages
August 16, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider a Joint Powers Authority Agreement with CIRA and a financial assistance application from the State Water Resources Control Board. The council will also review an office space lease agreement and the 2021 General Plan annual progress report.
- Joint Powers Authority Agreement with California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA)
- Financial Assistance Application for State Water Resources Control Board funding
- Utility Relief Program applications totaling $2,289.82
- Office space lease agreement with Modoc Economic Development Corporation and Resource Conservation District
- Easement grants on City-owned parcels 003-171-052, 003-171-048, 003-171-049, and 003-171-002
July 19, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider several items, including a $19,000 police academy sponsorship and a new fee for removing abandoned vehicles. The council also plans to swear in newly elected officers and nominate a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem.
- Police academy sponsorship not exceeding $19,000.00
- Resolution #2022-37 establishing fees for removing abandoned or inoperative vehicles
- June 2022 ACH reconciliation report for $157,118.61
- Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with GHD, Inc.
- Utility Relief Program applications totaling $3,111.68
June 21, 2022
The Alturas City Council will consider a new sewer and wastewater rate schedule. The council also plans to review a third amended budget for fiscal year 2021/2022 totaling $6,715,723.00. Other items include a military equipment use policy and janitorial service contracts.
- Proposed sewer/wastewater rate schedule
- Third amended budget for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $6,715,723.00
- Second reading of Ordinance #526 regarding Military Equipment Use Policy
- Janitorial services contract with Sarah’s Cleaning and Channell Floors Janitorial
- Hangar lease agreement between the City and Modoc County Agriculture Department
May 31, 2022
The Alturas City Council will meet to consider adopting Resolution #2022-27. This resolution involves approving an application for Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant funds.
- Approval of Resolution #2022-27 regarding Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant funds
April 21, 2022
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting on April 21, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session with the Police Chief regarding potential threats to public services or facilities.
- Closed session regarding threats to public services or facilities
April 19, 2022
The Alturas City Council will review a second amended budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year and an agreement with United Public Employees of California Local 792. The agenda also includes discussions on road repair projects, a potential lease for storage space, and the upcoming pool season.
- Adoption of second amended budget for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $6,636,552.00
- Approval of a donation request from Modoc Economic Development Commission
- Second reading of Ordinance #525 regarding election sections
- Authorization of a Mill Site space lease agreement with Saddleback Sanitation
- Adoption of SB 1 road repair and accountability project list
March 24, 2022
The council will discuss whether to cancel the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election and appoint qualified nominees. Additionally, members will consider joining a regional hazard mitigation planning effort and signing a memorandum of understanding with UPEC Local 792.
- Decision on canceling the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election
- Participation in Modoc County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Memorandum of Understanding with UPEC Local 792 General Unit
March 21, 2022
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting on March 21, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session for a conference with labor negotiators representing UPEC Local 792 General Unit.
- Closed session conference with UPEC Local 792 General Unit labor negotiators
March 18, 2022
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting regarding the General Municipal Election scheduled for June 7, 2022. The council will discuss and take action on the City Clerk's certification of candidate numbers for available offices.
- Certification of candidate counts for the June 7, 2022, General Municipal Election
March 15, 2022
The Alturas City Council and Municipal Sewer District will review several administrative items, including financial warrants and utility relief applications. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding elections and a checklist for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
- First reading of Ordinance #525 amending election sections
- Checklist for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project (Resolution #2022-14)
- February City warrants totaling $139,822.68
- Utility Relief Program applications totaling $14,841.51
- Removal of inactive water and sewer accounts ($4,084.71)
February 15, 2022
The council will consider the first amended budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 in the amount of $6,548,525.00. The agenda also includes reviews of a wastewater rate study and smoke detector purchases for city buildings.
- Adoption of first amended budget for FY 2021/2022 in the amount of $6,548,525.00
- Purchase of smoke detectors for City buildings using RMAP funds up to $1,700.00
- Approval of Utility Relief Program applications totaling $6,941.46
- Review of the Wastewater Rate Study with SHN Consulting Engineers
- Authorization of a support letter for the Modoc County USDA-Inspected Processing Facility Project
February 15, 2022
The Alturas City Council, acting as the Municipal Sewer District Board of Directors, will review a wastewater rate study presented by SHN Consulting Engineers. The board will also consider adopting Resolution #2022-1, which establishes guidelines for submitting protests during sewer rate hearings.
- Review of Wastewater Rate Study by SHN Consulting Engineers
- Adoption of Resolution #2022-1 regarding protest guidelines for sewer rate hearings
January 18, 2022
The Alturas City Council will review a second reading for rezoning 220 & 222 W. McDowell Avenue from commercial to residential. The council will also discuss terminating a lease with High Desert Lumber, LLC and amending the city's garbage service contract.
- Rezoning of 220 & 222 W. McDowell Avenue from commercial to residential
- Termination of lease between High Desert Lumber, LLC and the City
- Eighth Amendment to Garbage Service Contract with USA Waste of California, Inc.
- Approval of December 2021 City warrants in the amount of $184,908.94
- Adoption of Resolution #2022-3 for Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant funds