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 "city": "Alturas",
 "state": "California",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofalturas.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "07.21.26",
   "headline": "City Council to approve warrants and resolutions for water, sewer, and cannabis grants",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will approve city warrants totaling $456,637.06 and resolutions regarding inactive utility accounts and a cannabis tax grant application. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for new officers and a discussion on committee appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-07-21%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "06-16-26",
   "headline": "Alturas City Council to consider IT contract and SB1 road projects",
   "summary": "The City Council will decide on several service contracts, including a five-year IT agreement and the collection of unpaid police impound fees. The body will also discuss downtown revitalization, employee regulations, and a list of road repair projects funded by SB1.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-06-16%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "04.21.26 Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to authorize contract negotiations for public works director position",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will discuss and potentially authorize the Public Works Commission to negotiate a contract for the Public Works Director/City Administrator position. Other actions include considering a letter of opposition to AB1383, hiring lifeguards for the 2026 pool season, and hiring a police sergeant. The consent agenda includes approval of city warrants totaling $247,451.81 and ACH reconciliation of $141,757.17. The council will also review a presentation on proposed Main Street design.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-04-21%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "04.09.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Alturas City Council to vote on emergency sewer main repair without bidding",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: approving the City Administrator job description and adopting Resolution #2026-8, which declares an emergency for a collapsed sewer main between 12th and 13th Street and authorizes immediate repair without competitive bidding under state law. A closed session is also scheduled to evaluate the City Finance Director's performance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-04-09%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "03.30.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council will hold a closed‑session performance review of the City Treasurer",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will open the special meeting with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. The only substantive agenda item is a closed‑session performance evaluation of the City Treasurer, identified as GC 54957 (b). No other public actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-03-30%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "03.17.26 Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider crosswalk demonstration on 4th Street",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will consider a consent agenda approving February warrants ($111,395.91) and ACH report ($140,660.36), and a resolution removing inactive water/sewer accounts ($466.34). Discussion items include a moment of silence for a planning commissioner, soliciting letters of interest for planning commission vacancies, updating committee assignments, and a request from Modoc County Road Department for a high-visibility crosswalk demonstration on 4th Street on April 18. The council will also hold a closed session on real property negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-03-17%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "03.17.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on advertising to hire police officer",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will consider authorizing advertising and hiring for a police officer position. A closed session is scheduled for a performance evaluation of the City Treasurer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-03-17%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "03.11.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to terminate interim police chief’s contract and hire new chief",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will consider terminating the contract of Interim Police Chief Ken Simon. It will also adopt Resolution #2026-7 to update the Chief of Police job description and repeal Resolution #2013-02. Finally, the council will vote on a two‑year employment agreement for newly appointed Chief Jonathan Morgan, effective March 11, 2026 through February 29, 2028.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-03-11%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "03.05.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Police Chief hiring in closed session",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting to consider allowing teleconferencing for closed session items, then enter closed session to discuss the appointment or dismissal of the Chief of Police. No other business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-03-5%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "02.24.26 Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Closed session to discuss police chief employment",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with a single agenda item: a closed session under Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the employment of the Chief of Police. No other business or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-02-24%20City%20Council%20Spec%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "02.17.26 Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt $7.36M budget amendment and discuss police chief vacancy",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will vote on the first amended budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year in the amount of $7,357,472. They will also discuss the status of the interim police chief contract and recruitment efforts for a permanent chief. Other actions include approving a hazard mitigation plan, a letter of support for Modoc County Transportation, and consent items such as warrants totaling $286,305.25.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-02-17%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "01-20-26",
   "headline": "Council to consider new police sergeant position and COLA",
   "summary": "The Alturas City Council will act on consent agenda items including warrants of $116,988.17 and an ACH report of $162,961.22. Discussion items include a request from Modoc Crisis Center to place awareness signs on Main Street, a 3% COLA for the Safety Unit, a new APD Checkpoint Policy required for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant, and the creation of a second Sergeant position and a Patrol Officer position. The meeting will also include a closed session for a performance evaluation of the Public Works Director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/2026-01-20%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofalturas.us/nav/city_administration/city_clerk/city_council_agendas.php"
  }
 ]
}