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AlturasCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $183,618 +4% yr/yr · +28.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2007–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-03-05
Jodie Larranaga ✓ 436 · Duanna Knighton ✓ 258 · Jennifer Engel ✓ 255 · Kelly Crosby 252 · Cheryl Nelson 214 · Kevin Marcussen 166
City Council 2020-03-03
Cheryl Nelson ✓ 502 · Samantha Wood ✓ 440 · Kelly Crosby ✓ 433 · Michael Conrad 266
🗳️ Ballot measures (3)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure L Advisory
2018-11-06 · Failed — 398 yes / 452 no
Measure K Ordinance
2018-11-06 · Failed — 212 yes / 627 no
Measure J Ordinance
2018-11-06 · Failed — 203 yes / 648 no
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026
08.26.26 Special Meeting
Council to consider letter supporting Modoc County opportunity zone designation
The Alturas City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the designation of all four Modoc County Rural Opportunity Zone Census Tracts. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.
- Discussion and possible authorization for Mayor to sign letter supporting designation of all four Modoc County Rural Opportunity Zone Census Tracts
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
9:00 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ____ August 26, 2026
Jennifer Engel, Mayor
Sean Buie, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga
Cam Anderson
Duanna Knighton
This Special Meeting is called by the Mayor for the following items:
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion: Authorize City Mayor to sign a letter support for the Designation of All Four Modoc County
Rural Opportunity Zone Census Tracts.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: August 26, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin Board. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the public meeting
should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street, Alturas, CA
96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Tue Aug 18, 2026
08.18.26 Meeting
Council to approve $7.28M amended budget and 911 dispatch MOU
The Alturas City Council will vote on several resolutions, including an amended 2025/2026 budget of $7,277,407, a budget rollover into 2026/2027, and a memorandum of understanding with the Modoc County Sheriff's Office for 911 dispatch services. They will also consider a hiring freeze, review a Planning Commission vacancy, and discuss city infrastructure assets and liabilities. The meeting includes a consent agenda with warrants and an ACH report, plus a closed session on labor negotiations.
- Approve City Warrants for July 2026: $970,412.56
- Approve ACH reconciliation report for July 2026: $591,103.85
- Resolution #2026-20: MOU with Modoc County Sheriff's Office for 911 dispatch services FY 2026-2027
- Resolution #2026-24: Third amended budget for FY 2025/2026 in the amount of $7,277,407
- Consider hiring freeze for all City departments
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS August 18, 2026
Jennifer Engel, Mayor
Sean Buie, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga
Cam Anderson Duanna Knighton
1.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3.
Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4.
CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _c_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve City Warrants for July 2026 in the amount of $970,412.56.
c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for July 2026 in the amount of $591,103.85.
5.
Discussion/action: Approve mileage reimbursement for August SCED meeting in Redding, CA.
(Councilmember Knighton)
6.
Discussion/action: Authorize City Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Modoc High School
Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 from 12:00-12:45 p.m.
7.
Discussion/action: Authorize City Mayor to sign a letter of support for t …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
07.21.26
City Council to approve warrants and resolutions for water, sewer, and cannabis grants
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.
- Approve City Warrants for June 2026 ($288,326.52)
- Adopt Resolution #2026-17 removing inactive water & sewer accounts ($966.21)
- Adopt Resolution #2026-18 approving Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program application
- Adopt Resolution #2026-19 authorizing submittal of Regional Used Oil Payment Program application
- Administer Oath of Office to Sean Buie, Cameron Anderson, and Dorothy Long
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 21, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the
agenda. Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later
agenda. Each speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time,
unless extension was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _ a_ through _d _ be acted on
simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve City Warrants for June 2026 in the amount of $288,326.52.
c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for June 2026 in the amount of $168,310.54.
d.) Adopt Resolution #2026- 17 removing inactive water & sewer accounts in the
amount of $966.21.
5. City Clerk Tacie Wheeler to administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed officers:
Councilmember Sean Buie, Councilmember Cameron Anderson and City Treasurer
Dorothy Long.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. The City Clerk calls for nominations for Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem.
7. Discussion …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
06-16-26
Alturas City Council to consider IT contract and SB1 road projects
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.
- IT professional services contract to Computer Haven for $2,800 per month for five years
- Resolution #2026-16 adopting FY 2026-2027 road projects funded by SB1
- City Warrants for May 2026 in the amount of $297,691.64
- Resolution #2026-14 to send $5,340.00 in unpaid police impound fees to Sequoia Financial Services
- Authorization to issue a lease default letter to High Desert Lumber
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 16, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _g_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve City Warrants for May 2026 in the amount of $297,691.64.
c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for May 2026 in the amount of $158,540.92.
d.) Adopt Resolution #2026-14 approving Alturas Police Department to send unpaid impound
fees to Sequoia Financial Services, the collection agency in the amount of $5,340.00.
5. Discussion/action: Ryan Wilson, representing Modoc Crisis Center, requesting permission to put
an open sign on the sidewalk in front of their thrift store.
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
04.21.26 Meeting
Council to authorize contract negotiations for public works director position
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.
- Approve city warrants for March 2026 in the amount of $247,451.81
- Authorize Public Works Commission to negotiate contract for Public Works Director/City Administrator position
- Consider letter of opposition to AB1383, recommended by California League of Cities
- Authorize hiring lifeguards for the 2026 pool season
- Adopt Resolution #2026-10 approving Supplemental Services Agreement No. 4 with Brandley Engineering
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 21, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _g_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of March 17, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve minutes of March 17, 2026 special meeting.
c.) Approve minutes of March 30, 2026 special meeting.
d.) Approve minutes of April 9, 2026 special meeting.
e.) Approve City Warrants for March 2026 in the amount of $247,451.81.
f.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for March 2026 in the amount of $141,757.17.
g.) Adopt Resolution #2026-9 removing inactive water & sewer accounts from March in the
amount of $558.07.
5. Discussion/action: Ary West, representing Modoc Harvest, requesting permission to hang a
banner ac …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
04.09.26 Special Meeting
Alturas City Council to vote on emergency sewer main repair without bidding
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.
- Resolution #2026-8 declaring emergency for collapsed sewer main between 12th and 13th Street, waiving competitive bidding
- Proposed approval of the City Administrator job description
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
9:00 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 9, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Discussion/action: Request approval of the City Administrator job description.
(Councilmember Engel)
3. Discussion/action: Request approval of Resolution #2026-8 declaring an emergency
condition and authorizing immediate repair of a collapsed sewer main between 12th and
13th Street without competitive bidding, pursuant to California Public Contract Code §
22050. (Public Works Director Farnam)
CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session: GC 54957 (b) – Performance Evaluation – Title: City Finance Director.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: April 8, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street,
Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Mon Mar 30, 2026
03.30.26 Special Meeting
City Council will hold a closed‑session performance review of the City Treasurer
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.
- Closed‑session performance evaluation of the City Treasurer (GC 54957 (b))
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
4:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 30, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session: GC 54957 (b) – Performance Evaluation – Title City Treasurer
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: March 27, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street,
Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Tue Mar 17, 2026
03.17.26 Meeting
Council to consider crosswalk demonstration on 4th Street
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.
- Approve City Warrants for February 2026: $111,395.91
- Approve ACH reconciliation report for February 2026: $140,660.36
- Adopt Resolution #2026-8 removing inactive water & sewer accounts: $466.34
- Discussion/action: Request to solicit letters of interest for Planning Commission vacancies
- Discussion/action: Modoc County Road Department high visibility crosswalk demonstration project on 4th Street on April 18
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 17, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88697042715?pwd=lwNhHQDSieCOItyorzslYblniXUBMP.1
Meeting ID: 886 9704 2715
Password: 550134
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _g_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of February 17, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve minutes of February 24, 2026 special meeting.
c.) Approve minutes of March 5, 2026 special meeting.
d.) Approve minutes of March 11, 2026 special meeting.
e.) Approve City Warrants for February 2026 in the amount of $111,395.91.
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
03.17.26 Special Meeting
Council to vote on advertising to hire police officer
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.
- Discussion/action: Permission to advertise for and hire a police officer
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
3:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 17, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88697042715?pwd=lwNhHQDSieCOItyorzslYblniXUBMP.1
Meeting ID: 886 9704 2715
Password: 550134
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Discussion/action: Permission to advertise for and hire a police officer. (Police Chief
Morgan)
CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session: GC 54957 (b) – Performance Evaluation – Title City Treasurer
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: March 16, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street,
Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Wed Mar 11, 2026
03.11.26 Special Meeting
City Council to terminate interim police chief’s contract and hire new chief
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.
- Terminate contract with Interim Police Chief Ken Simon
- Adopt Resolution #2026-7 to update Chief of Police job description and repeal Resolution #2013-02
- Approve 2‑year contract for Chief of Police Jonathan Morgan (Mar 11 2026 – Feb 29 2028)
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
9:00 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 11, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84419565749?pwd=P8JkEV1yp2ETIa3jfACWCgQa7Fsu35.1
Meeting ID: 844 1956 5749
Passcode: 985333
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Discussion/action: Terminate contract with Interim Police Chief Ken Simon.
(Councilmember Engel)
3. Discussion/action: Adopt Resolution #2026-7 updating the job description for the Chief
of Police position, repealing Resolution #2013-02. (Councilmember Engel)
4. Discussion/action: Approve 2-year contract employment agreement for the Chief of Police
Jonathan Morgan effective March 11, 2026 through February 29, 2028. (Police
Commissioners Knighton and Larranaga)
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: March 4, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin boa rd. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
03.05.26 Special Meeting
Council to discuss Police Chief hiring in closed session
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.
- Discussion/action on permitting teleconferencing for closed session items
- Closed session: Public employment – Chief of Police position
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
1:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS March 5, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85788594155?pwd=caRVHo2Colhm2ptbu0Jua3zEi0y7ph.1
Meeting ID: 857 8859 4155
Passcode: 185293
OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Discussion/action: Permission to allow teleconferencing for closed session items.
(Councilmember Cox)
CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54957 – Public Employment – Title: Chief of
Police.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: March 4, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at
www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street,
Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Tue Feb 24, 2026
02.24.26 Special Meeting
Closed session to discuss police chief employment
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.
- Closed session: G.C. Section 54957 – Public Employment – Title: Chief of Police
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
9:00 a.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS February 24, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. CLOSED SESSION: G.C. Section 54957 – Public Employment – Title: Chief of
Police.
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: February 20, 2026 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website
at www.cityofalturas.us
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the
public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 North Street,
Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at twheeler@cityofalturas.us.
Tue Feb 17, 2026
02.17.26 Meeting
Council to adopt $7.36M budget amendment and discuss police chief vacancy
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.
- Resolution #2026-6: Adopt first amended 2025/2026 fiscal year budget of $7,357,472
- Resolution #2026-5: Adopt Modoc County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Discussion/action on status of interim police chief contract and possible extension
- Discussion/action on recruitment for vacant Chief of Police position
- Authorize Mayor to sign letter of support for Modoc County Transportation Agency’s FTA 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program Application
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS February 17, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
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1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _d_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of January 20, 2026 meeting.
b.) Approve City Warrants for January 2026 in the amount of $286,305.25.
c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for January 2026 in the amount of $159,178.68.
d.) Adopt Resolution #2026-4 removing inactive water & sewer accounts from November in
the amount of $263.49.
5. Discussion/action: Approve mileage reimbursem …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
01-20-26
Council to consider new police sergeant position and COLA
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.
- Resolution #2026-2 approving 3% COLA for Safety Unit per 2024-2026 MOU
- Request to create a second Sergeant position in the police department
- Request to open a Patrol Officer position contingent on sergeant approval
- Approval of new APD Checkpoint Policy required for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
- Modoc Crisis Center request to place Teen Dating Violence Awareness signs on Main Street starting February 1
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ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS January 20, 2026
Paul Minchella, Mayor Jennifer Engel, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jodie Larranaga Brian Cox Duanna Knighton
Alternative Meeting Location:
215 E. Bolton St.
Savannah, GA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89380152700?pwd=TbPSv42xGoU2ROX7zOiPAXttrHaq6L.1
Meeting ID: 893 8015 2700
Password: 675957
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda.
Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each
speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension
was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _d_ be acted on simultaneously
unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of December 16, 2025 meeting.
b.) Approve City Warrants for December 2025 in the amount of $116,988.17.
c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for December 2025 in the amount of $162,961.22.
d.) Adopt Resolution #2026-1 removing inactive water & sewer accounts from November in
the amount of $717.48.
5. Discussion/action: Gena Long, representing …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $14.0M | EAGLE PEAK ROCK & PAVING, INC Department of Transportation · IGF::CT::IGF WY PRA YELL 10(19), GRAND LOOP ROAD, NORRIS TO GOLDEN GAT |
| $3.8M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Transportation · CA ERFO FS LSPDR 2023-1(2) HAPPY CANYON ROAD EMERGENCY REPAIRS HAPPY C |
| $3.7M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of the Interior · YOSE 228664 BRIDALVEIL REHABILITATE THE BRIDALVEIL CREEK CAMPGROUND WA |
| $3.6M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Agriculture · THIS CONTRACT IS CRITICAL TO REPAIR THE ROADS DAMAGED DURING ATMOSPHER |
| $2.9M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Transportation · CA ERFO FS TAHOE 2023-1(1) MOSQUITO RIDGE ROAD ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION/ER |
| $2.4M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of Transportation · CA ERFO FS SHATR 2021-02(3) DUBAKELLA BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION |
| $2.4M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of the Interior · REHABILITATE WHITE WOLF SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT - YOSEMITE NAT |
| $2.0M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of the Interior · MARIPOSA GROVE STORM DAMAGE, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA, YOSE-317990 |
| $1.7M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of the Interior · YOSEMITE - RELOCATE UPPER PINES DUMP STATION - MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIFO |
| $1.4M | WHITE BEAR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Department of the Interior · YOSE 308949 - CONNECT HENNESS RIDGE WATER TANKS TO YOSEMITE WEST WATER |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Modoc County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments160 (1,258 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,054/mo (97 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy21.5% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$6.0M
Annual budget
46
Employees on payroll
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$6.0M
Spending$5.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
46 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.