Alturas public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 20, 2023
The City Council will discuss the procedure for appointing a new Police Chief. The meeting also includes consideration of an updated job description for Assistant Public Works Director and a memorandum of understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792.
- Procedure for appointing the vacant Alturas Police Chief position
- Updated job description for Assistant Public Works Director
- Adoption of Resolution #2023-61 regarding a memorandum of understanding with United Public Employees of California Local 792
- Letters of support for Marc Muller as Police Chief from the Police Officers Association and Fire Department
November 21, 2023
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the 2023-2024 fiscal year appropriation limit and municipal recreational facility fees. The agenda also includes discussions on a new city planning vehicle, fire code updates, and a request for a sign replacement donation.
- Approve October 2023 City warrants totaling $201,210.30
- Adopt Resolution #2023-58 to remove inactive water & sewer accounts ($1,281.86)
- Adopt Resolution #2023-59 for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Appropriation Limit
- Adopt Resolution #2023-60 for a uniform municipal recreational facility fee schedule
- Award bid for a Dedicated City Planning and GIS Vehicle via SB2 Planning Grant
October 17, 2023
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including the adoption of a $9,971,752.00 annual budget. The agenda also includes closing out the East Street rehabilitation project and approving a new travel policy.
- Adoption of the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget in the amount of $9,971,752.00
- Completion and close out of the East Street rehabilitation project
- Approval of the City Council Travel Policy
- Purchase of California Fire Code and NFPA Link digital subscriptions
- Appointment of Lloyd Heidinger to the Modoc County Library Advisory Board
September 19, 2023
The Alturas City Council will review several infrastructure authorizations and financial reports. This includes authorizing documents for the Pool Rehabilitation Project and the Alturas Municipal Airport runway project. The council will also consider an emergency purchase of a diesel generator for well 7.
- Emergency purchase of a used three-phase diesel generator up to $50,000
- Authorization for documents regarding the Pool Rehabilitation Project
- Contract authorization for Alturas Municipal Airport Reseal Joints project
- Approval of August 2023 City warrants totaling $294,638.81
- Request for Domestic Violence Awareness signs on Main Street in October
August 15, 2023
The council will consider several infrastructure projects, including airport runway work and sewer system upgrades. Members will also discuss personnel appointments for the City Clerk and Assistant Finance Director roles. Additionally, the agenda includes reviewing city warrants and various service agreements.
- Awarding bid to Q&D Construction LLC for Alturas Municipal Airport runway/taxiway project
- Public hearing for the City of Alturas Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades project
- Support for High Desert Lumber's RAC grant application for fire sprinkler and well pump upgrades
- Approval of June 2023 city warrants totaling $707,895.77
- Appointment of Tacie Wheeler as City Clerk
July 28, 2023
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting regarding police department leadership. The council will consider Resolution #2023-42 to appoint Sergeant Marc Muller as Acting Chief of Police. This appointment is proposed due to a leave of absence by the current Chief of Police.
- Resolution #2023-42: Appointing Sergeant Marc Muller as Acting Chief of Police
July 18, 2023
The Alturas City Council will discuss several administrative updates and financial resolutions. This includes a new utility account payment policy and an employment contract for the Public Works Director. The council will also consider allocating federal recovery funds for city equipment.
- 3-year employment contract for Director of Public Works/Planning Director Warren Farnam
- Allocation of up to $155,000 for City Hall HVAC and patrol vehicles
- New City of Alturas Utility Account Payment Policy
- Amendment to the Proposition 1 Small Community Wastewater Project
- Request to hang banners on Main Street for the Modoc District Fair
July 6, 2023
The Alturas City Council will consider a landscape design agreement for the Modoc Community Park Project with Melton Design Group, Inc. The council will also discuss a Regional Used Oil Payment Program application with Modoc County. A closed session is scheduled regarding the appointment of a Public Works and Planning Director.
- Landscape Design Agreement for Modoc Community Park Project No: 2561 with Melton Design Group, Inc.
- Regional Used Oil Payment Program application submittal with Modoc County
- Public Employee Appointment for Public Works Director/Planning Director
June 21, 2023
The Alturas City Council held a special meeting. The agenda included a closed session regarding public employment for the Public Works Director/Planning Director position.
- Closed session regarding Public Works Director/Planning Director employment
June 20, 2023
The Alturas City Council will consider a budget rollover for the 2022/2023 fiscal year and new road repair projects funded by SB 1. The agenda also includes discussions regarding police equipment policy and the formation of a committee for city streets.
- Approval of May 2023 warrants totaling $198,788.58
- Review of Alturas Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy
- Adoption of SB 1 road repair projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24
- Funding request for the 'Alturas Sign' at Hwy 395 and Lassen County Rd A-3
- Update on the Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project
May 24, 2023
The Alturas City Council will consider the second reading of Ordinance #530. This item proposes adjusting the General Commercial (C-2) zoning boundary south approximately 200 feet on three specific parcels.
- Second reading of Ordinance #530 to amend the zoning map for APNs 001-090-035, 001-090-026, and 001-090-034
May 16, 2023
The Alturas City Council will consider a third amended budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 totaling $6,315,041.00. The agenda includes a public hearing on zoning map amendments and the appointment of an Interim Public Works Director. The council will also review IT service contracts and a grant application for the Modoc Community Park Pool Project.
- Third amended budget for FY 2022/2023 in the amount of $6,315,041.00
- First reading of Ordinance #530 to amend the zoning map and General Plan
- Appointment of Kim Dodds as Interim Public Works Director
- Personal Services Contract with Computer Haven for IT services
- Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application for Modoc Community Park Pool Project
April 27, 2023
The Alturas City Council called a special meeting to hold a conference with legal counsel. The agenda item involves discussion regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
April 18, 2023
The Alturas City Council will discuss an alternative route for the Winterfest parade with Chamber of Commerce representatives. The Council will also consider authorizing a support letter for a Modoc County Road Department grant application and a resolution regarding police vacation leave.
- Discussion of an alternative route for the Winterfest parade
- Support letter for Modoc County Road Department's Clean California Local Grant Program application
- Resolution #2023-16 regarding police vacation leave cash out
- Approval of March 2023 City warrants totaling $274,941.42
- Approval of March 2023 ACH reconciliation report for $85,601.13
April 5, 2023
This special meeting of the Alturas City Council consists only of a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.
- Closed session regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release
March 21, 2023
The council will review engineering task orders for Nagle Street and West C Street rehabilitation projects. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance for a Reserve Officer Program and potential security upgrades for City Hall. Additionally, the council will address various employment agreement addendums.
- Task orders for Nagle Street and West C Street rehabilitation with GHD Inc.
- Resolution #2023-17 for City Hall security upgrades up to $5,000.00
- Second reading of Ordinance #529 regarding a Reserve Officer Program
- Approval of February 2023 city warrants in the amount of $242,003.29
- Review of RFQ for the Fire Department Decontamination Facility Project
February 27, 2023
The Alturas City Council will discuss or act on authorizing the Mayor to sign a support letter. This letter supports the Modoc County Road Department's application for Community Project Funding.
- Authorization of a support letter for Modoc County Road Department funding
February 21, 2023
The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects and ordinance updates. This includes funding for pool repairs and street rehabilitation task orders. The council will also consider an amended fiscal year budget of $5,836,641.00.
- $450,000 for engineering and repairs to Alturas Municipal Pool
- Adoption of the FY 2022/2023 amended budget of $5,836,641.00
- First reading of Ordinance #529 regarding a 'Reserved Officer Program'
- Engineering task orders for Court Street and West 8th Street rehabilitation
- Bids for installing mobile generators at Alturas Municipal Airport
January 17, 2023
The council will review ordinances regarding animal regulations and a reserved officer program. Additionally, members will discuss the swimming pool rehabilitation project and garbage service contract amendments.
- First reading of Ordinance #527 regarding 'Animals and Fowl'
- First reading of emergency Ordinance #528 for a 'Reserved Officer Program'
- Amendment to the garbage service contract with USA Waste of California, Inc.
- Bid award for Swimming Pool Rehabilitation Project #2023-002
- Approval of City warrants in the amount of $131,617.40
January 11, 2023
The Alturas City Council will meet to discuss awarding a contract for the Alturas Municipal Airport. The council is reviewing a bid from Empire Steel Buildings in the amount of $196,842.00 for a damaged hangar building. This bid covers the building only and does not include erecting the structure.
- Bid award to Empire Steel Buildings for $196,842.00 for an Alturas Municipal Airport hangar building
January 5, 2023
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting on January 5, 2023. The agenda consists of a closed session concerning public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.
- Closed session for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release