Alturas public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 17, 2024
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance to establish a rental housing inspection program. The body will also discuss the City Manager position and fill a Planning Commission vacancy.
- First reading of Ordinance #531 regarding a Rental Housing Inspection Program
- City Warrants for November 2024 in the amount of $290,353.03
- ACH reconciliation report for November 2024 in the amount of $150,712.14
- Resolution #2024-47 adopting the 2024-2025 Fiscal year Appropriation Limit
- Appointment of an Ad-Hoc Committee for the City Manager position
December 4, 2024
The Alturas City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a supplemental ethics and conduct policy for councilmembers, which would replace the existing 2010 code. The council will also consider a response to a letter from UPEC requesting alternative actions to the city's grievance procedure.
- Adopt Resolution #2024-45 adopting Supplemental City Councilmember Ethics and Conduct Policy; repeals Resolution #2010-03
- Discuss and take action on response to UPEC letter of November 18, 2024 requesting alternatives to the City's grievance procedure
November 19,2024
The City Council will consider adopting a budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on legal representation for council members and the approval of city warrants.
- Proposed 2024/2025 fiscal year budget in the amount of $10,929,496
- City Warrants for October 2024 in the amount of $264,013.42
- ACH reconciliation report for October 2024 in the amount of $154,876.87
- Request to post Red Ribbon Week banners on Main Street light poles in September 2025
- Resolution #2024-43 to remove inactive water and sewer accounts totaling $208.50
November 7, 2024
The Alturas City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 24/25 budget. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting; it is a work session only.
- Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget Work Session
October 15, 2024
The Alturas City Council is holding a work session to discuss the feasibility and parameters of the City Manager position. No formal decisions will be made during this meeting.
- Discussion of City Manager position feasibility and parameters
October 15, 2024
The Alturas City Council will adopt a consent agenda that includes September 2024 warrants totaling $1,172,385.60 and an ACH reconciliation of $191,643.78. Council members will consider several resolutions, including support for a Veterans Day parade, authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum with Golden State Risk Management, and delegating disability determination authority. The meeting includes a public hearing and a vote on Resolution #2024-40 to certify the final addendum for the wastewater treatment plant improvement project, which involves decommissioning the existing plant and constructing new off‑site aeration ponds on parcel 022-130-042.
- Approve City Warrants for September 2024 in the amount of $1,172,385.60
- Approve ACH reconciliation report for September 2024 in the amount of $191,643.78
- Approve Resolution #2024-40 certifying the final addendum for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade (decommissioning plant, new aeration ponds on Assessor’s Parcel No. 022-130-042)
- Approve Resolution #2024-41 to solicit RFPs and award contracts for the Per Capita Grant Program
- Approve Resolution #2024-42 for a Determination of Disability Retirement under Government Code Section 21156
September 17, 2024
The City Council will consider requests for domestic violence awareness displays and the appointment of a Planning Commission member. The body will also discuss the feasibility of hiring a City Manager and a proposal regarding legal representation for Council members facing complaints.
- City Warrants for August 2024 in the amount of $798,497.52
- ACH reconciliation report for August 2024 in the amount of $119,454.53
- Resolution #2024-37 to remove inactive water and sewer accounts totaling $1,796.60
- Pre-Approved Residential Building Plans Program required by the LEAP grant
- Request for Domestic Violence Awareness signs on Main Street and cutouts at the park next to Plumas Bank
August 20, 2024
The Alturas City Council will meet on August 20, 2024, to approve routine minutes and warrants, honor former Councilmember Cheryl Nelson, discuss recurring power outages, and adopt a 911 dispatch services agreement with Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. The council will also approve a dog pound exercise yard replacement project funded by a $30,000 grant.
- Approve $861,186.71 in June 2024 city warrants
- Approve $30,326.45 in July 2024 city warrants
- Adopt Resolution #2024-35 for 911 dispatch services MOU with Modoc County Sheriff’s Office
- Approve $30,000 grant-funded dog pound exercise yard replacement
- Honor former Councilmember Cheryl Nelson for 20 years of service
July 29, 2024
The Alturas City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt Resolution #2024-33 authorizing the Director of Public Works to finalize the purchase of a property (APN 022-130-042) for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant facility. The resolution covers the $270,000 purchase price and all associated closing costs.
- Adopt Resolution #2024-33 for $270,000 property purchase (APN 022-130-042) for Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Purchase includes all associated closing costs
July 16, 2024
The City Council will declare the results of the March 5, 2024, municipal election and administer oaths of office to four elected officials. The body will also hold nominations for Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem and consider several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and programs.
- Declaration of March 5, 2024, consolidated municipal election results
- ACH reconciliation report for June 2024 in the amount of $187,303.64
- Resolution #2024-31 to award bids for the City Hall HVAC unit upgrade
- Resolution #2024-29 authorizing application for the Federal Excess Personal Property Program
- Re-appointment of Sean Buie and Rosemary Nelson to the Alturas Planning Commission
June 25, 2024
The City Council will consider several resolutions including a list of SB1-funded road projects and a workplace violence prevention plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Boy Scout partnerships, documentary transfer tax underpayments, and the retention of legal services.
- Approval of May 2024 City warrants totaling $259,377.15
- Approval of May 2024 ACH reconciliation report for $107,119.70
- Resolution #2024-25: Adopting SB1 road projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Resolution #2024-26: Adopting the City of Alturas Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
- Agreement to retain Kenny & Norine for the City Attorney position
June 13, 2024
The Alturas City Council will meet to review proposals and select an applicant for the vacant City Attorney position. The council will also consider a request from Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 regarding alcohol sales at a July horse show.
- Permission for Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 to sell alcohol at the Masten Ramsey horse show on July 20th and 21st
- Review of RFPs received for the City Attorney position
- Selection of an applicant for the vacant City Attorney position
May 21, 2024
The council will review a second amended budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 totaling $10,505,938.00. Other agenda items include accepting a $15,000 grant and authorizing facility use for Fandango Days.
- Approval of second amended budget for FY 2023/2024 in the amount of $10,505,938.00
- Acceptance of a $15,000 grant from the McConnell Foundation
- Use of livestock showgrounds and ball fields for Fandango Days on July 6, 2024
- Radio maintenance funds for fire and police departments up to $4,500.00
- Approval of April 2024 City warrants totaling $282,783.34
April 16, 2024
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city progress reports and service recognition. The agenda also includes discussions on airport maintenance agreements, police audits, and potential changes to meeting times.
- Approve March 2024 City warrants for $217,612.16
- Approve March 2024 ACH reconciliation report for $71,483.57
- Adopt Resolution #2024-11 to remove inactive water and sewer accounts totaling $278.72
- Supplemental Services Agreement for the Alturas Municipal Airport Pavement Maintenance Management Plan
- Update 3-year employment agreement for Finance Director
March 19, 2024
The City Council will review a multi-year capital improvement plan for water and wastewater services. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the close-out of Community Development Block grants. Additionally, the council will consider updates to the Public Works fee schedule.
- Adoption of an updated Public Works fee schedule (Resolution #2024-8)
- Approval of the FY 2023/2024 – 2027/2028 Capital Improvement Plan for Water and Wastewater
- Construction agreement with Q&D Construction for runway and taxiway repairs at Alturas Municipal Airport
- Authorization to contract with Modoc County Agricultural Department for annual weed control services
- Approval of February 2024 City warrants in the amount of $168,457.04
February 20, 2024
The City Council will review several resolutions, including a first amended budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. Discussion items include a meat processing facility feasibility study and an emergency management agreement with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.
- Adopt Resolution #2024-6 approving the first amended budget for FY 2023/2024 for $10,358,324.00
- Purchase property at APN 001-168-001-000 and APN 001-168-002-000 not to exceed $9,500.00
- Approve City warrants for January 2023 in the amount of $460,676.87
- Approve ACH reconciliation report for January 2023 in the amount of $143,327.72
- Adopt Tenth Amendment to the Garbage Service Contract
January 16, 2024
The City Council will consider the removal of the current appointed Mayor and the appointment of a new Mayor. Other agenda items include addressing formal grievances from United Public Employees of California Local #792 and a lease renegotiation for High Desert Lumber LLC.
- Removal of current appointed Mayor
- Nomination and appointment of a new Mayor
- High Desert Lumber LLC lease renegotiation at the City Mill Site
- Resolution #2024-1 to remove inactive water and sewer accounts ($1,030.38)
- City warrants for November 2023 ($504,555.34) and December 2023 ($205,490.20)
January 4, 2024
The City Council will meet to discuss the appointment and promotion of Marc Muller to Chief of Police. The Council will also consider a 3-year employment contract for the position effective January 1, 2024.
- Appoint and promote Acting Chief Marc Muller to Chief of Police
- 3-year employment contract for Chief of Police Marc Muller (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026)