CITY OF LOYALTON COUNTY OF SIERRA 605 5 SCHOOL STREET P.O. BOX 128 * LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118 (530) 993-6750 90 N cityofloyalton.org 4 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR SOUNTY. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. - CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 605 SCHOOL STREET FEBRUARY 18TH, 2025 NEXT ORDINANCE #425 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2-2025 AGENDA & PACKET AVAILABLE ON CITY WEB SITE cityotloyalton.org Any person with a disability may submit a request for reasonable modification or accommodation to the above-described means for accessing and offering comment at the meeting to Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk, at lofclerk-cityofloyalton@psin.com) who will swiftly resolve such request. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLLCALL 4. APPROVALOF AGENDA 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting January 21, 2025 (Attachment) 7. TIMED ITEM 6:30 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING HOUSING 2024-2029 LOYALTON HOUSING ELEMENT (7TH CYCLE) UPDATE 8. STAFF REPORISAWRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Letter from Alliant Insurance for site visit 9. PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Please state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Government Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not on the posted agenda 10. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT 11. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Financial Committee Report/Update Approval ofl Reconciled Accounts (Attachment) Approval of Bill Sheet January 2025 (Attachment) Acknowledgment of Approval of Fund Transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $20,000. (Attachment) 12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION 13. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS 14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Reaffirming our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. 2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Town Hall Meeting on Water Distribution System. 3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Resolution 2-2025 Local Roadway Safety Plan. 4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Proclamation for a Day of Prayer. 5. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of estimate for service of the Clor-Tec system at WWTP. 6. Discussion and Possible action regarding approval of agreement between the City of Loyalton and Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe for animal sheltering services of small domestic animals. 7. Discussion and Possible action regarding approval of Disaster Council. 8. Discussion and Possible action regarding roofrepair at City Hall. 9. Discussion and Possible action regarding approval of Business License for Bryton Power LLC Solar Contractor. 15. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS 16. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS 17. ADJOURNMENT January 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. MclIravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc GUESTS PRESENT J. Buck, N. Rondeau, D. Hollingstead, L. Horner, A. Jones, S. snider, J. Powers, L. Garza, S. Heywood APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Mertton would like to remove Web Site agenda item. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as amended. Motion unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Clerk LeBlanc the Final Housing Element will be on the next agenda APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 12-17-24. J. Dines and J. Gerow abstained. Motion carried, 2. It was moved byJ. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of1-2-25. S, Mcilravy abstained. Motion carried. TIMED ITEM 6:30 JAMES BERARDI REGARDING SOCIAL HALL Sean Snider SPJUSD addressed the council on opening a line of communication with the City of Loyalton on possible purchase of the Loyalton Social Hall stating they would be willing to work with the City of Loyalton. STAFF REPORIS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilmember Mcliravy addressed the council regarding Musica Sierra-Old School House contactor for electrical panel. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. J. Buck inquired about appropriation funds. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief S. Heywood reported to the council the following: (1) 264 calls for 2024 and SO far in 2025 there have been 11 calls. (2) Inquired about Wildland Fire Checks. (3) Working on getting turnouts for the Fire Department. (4) Working on getting some grants to assist the Fire Department. (5) He informed the council on the fire station in Sierra Brooks stating he has some concern about the disbanding of the Homeowner Association. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE 1. No Report given. 2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion unanimously carried. 3. It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet for December 2024 not to exceed $254,301.25. Motion unanimously carried. ACKNOWIEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS. 1. It was moved by. J. Markum, seconded by. S, Mcliravy to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $20,000. Motion unanimously carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION None OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Mcliravy gave a report on the tree trimming being done around town and the possibility of using the chips for the pool area. She also reported on the solar lights for downtown. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. After a brief discussion It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda) 2. Councilmember Markum gave an updated report on the status of the 2 Million appropriations funding, stating that all paper work has been completed and given to the EPA. The next meeting will be held on February 6th, 2025. 3. The item for the web site update was removed from the agenda. 4. Councilmember Markum gave a brief explanation regarding the letter of support from the City of Loyalton regarding Sierra County working with Nevada County on electrical charging station. B. Davy of Sierra County also gave a brief report. It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by. J. Markum to approve the letter of support. Motion unanimously carried. 5.It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the Business License for Anna Robles Upholstery. Motion unanimously carried. IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING 1. Public Hearing for Housing Element 2. Disaster Council 3. Highway Safety Plan Resolution 4. Bid for roof at City Hall CLOSING REMARKS Meeting Adjourned APPROVED: Mayor Mertton ATTEST: Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Loyalton City Council will conduct a public hearing at or soon thereafter 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the City Hall Auditorium, at 605 School Street, Loyalton, CA to consider the following matter: 2024-2029 Loyalton Housing Element (7th Cycle) Update: City initiated General Plan Amendment as required by State law (Cal. Government Code Sections 65580-65589.8), Housing Element- a policy document that addresses existing and future housing needs for all Loyalton residents and economic groups. Following a public hearing and consideration of any testimony, the City Council may adopt a resolution adopting the Housing Element. This action has tentatively been determined to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines "common sense" exemption, Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3). The draft Housing Element document may be reviewed at the following site: htps/www.cityofloloyallononchousnng-element.htm! Copies of the draft document are available for purchase or review at City Hall at 605 School Street, Loyalton, CA. during normal business hours. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the public hearing to provide input. All interested persons are invited to present testimony on the matter at the meeting, and/or submit written comments prior to the meeting. Additional information may be obtained regarding this matter and you may also request an electronic version of the document by contacting City Clerk, Kathy Leblanc, at (530) 993-6750 or by e-mail at elak-diyulyplomapincm The City of Loyalton does not discriminate in housing or employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The location of the public hearing is fully accessible to mobility-impaired individuals. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Loyalton encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public hearing process. If you require special accommodations in order for you to attend or participate in this public meeting process, please contact the City Clerk at 530) 993-6750 or by e-mail at ofclerk- clyoloyalon@psin.com well in advance of the public hearing SO that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. POSTED: February 7, 2025 By: Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk Memo February 4, 2025 To: Loyalton City Council From: Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk Gary Price, Planning Director Subject: 7th Cycle Housing Element Update Attached is a draft of the upcoming February 18, 2025, City Council Staff Report on subject which is requesting the Council adopt the Housing Element Update. We wanted to get this report to you early sO you have time to consume the report and the document. The proposed Draft Housing Element can be downloaded at: tps/wnwelyoloyalionglpbadrlos.non. 2024- 2029 housing, element hed submittal 1 revised 1.6.25.pdf Hard copies ofthe document can be obtained from the City Clerk upon request. Also, the City Clerk has an electronic copy ofthe draft document that shows revisions the earlier version with changes made as a result of the State Housing and Community Development comments. Changes were fairly minor and are shown in track changes highlighted in yellow. Please feel welcome to contact Gary at 530-272-6434 or by email at san@plamerpricesom for any questions or comments you may have on the document before the February 18 meeting. Iti is much appreciated to receive feedback before the meeting in the event we need to conduct further research to fully answer your questions rather than try to address them at the meeting; especially ones that may require additional research to respond to. 2 E Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts General Account (1956) $144,123.48 Reconciled as of 09/30/2024 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,648.65 Reconciled as of 1/20/2025 F.D. Reserve (7243) $20,248.50 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 Enterprise-W&S (0559) $81,490.67 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 WWWTP Settle. (4387) $13,699.99 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 CalTRUST Investment Fund $168,866.25 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 LAIF Account (496) $1,673,848.64 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 CalTRUST Fire Reserve $153,230.74 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 Wildland Fire Checking (4162) $353,256.65 Reconciled as of 1/31/2025 This acknowledgement took place at the council meeting held on 02/18/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting. William Mertton, Mayor, Dated 02/18/2025 Authorized Signature CITY OF LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT MEETING OF: February 18, 2025 Subject: 2024-2029 Housing Element Update From: Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk Gary Price, City Planner Recommended Action: 1. Conduct public hearing and consider public comments. 2. Determine that this action is exempt from environmental review per CEQA (see Notice of Exemption-Altachment 2). 3. Adopt Resolution 2-2025 adopting the City ofLoyalton 2024- 2029 Housing Element (see Attachment 1 that includes the Draft Housing Element document). BACKGROUND: The Housing Element, one ofs seven State mandated elements that comprise the General Plan, is a policy document that provides an assessment of housing characteristics and needs in the community and establishes programs to improve housing to meet these needs. In accordance with California Government Code Sections 65580-65589, the Housing Element must be updated, generally, every five years and the Element specifies the requirements which include: 1. An evaluation of the results from the housing programs implemented during the previous planning period (as a result ofthe previous Housing Element) 2. An assessment ofthe City's existing and projected housing needs based on housing, land use, population, demographic and employment trends; 3. An analysis of housing opportunities within the City, including an inventory of suitable sites and the City's capacity to meet the regional housing needs allocations for all segments of the population (Extremely Low, Very-Low, Low, Moderate and Above Moderate- income groups, and special needs housing such as Female Head ofl Households, Persons with Disabilities, Farmworkers, and Homeless Person and Families); 4. An analysis of Constraints, both Governmental and Non-Governmental, providing housing and mitigating opportunities for those constraints; and 5. An assessment of fair housing evaluating discrimination issues related to housing based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin 6. A set of Goals, Policies and Programs (Measures) for the development, preservation, maintenance, and improvement of housing. 1 The City's current Housing Element was approved by the State Department ofHousing and Community Development ("HCD") for the period 2019-24. The Update, which includes significant changes, such as a new chapter on fair housing, is intended to bring the City into compliance with State Housing Law for the period of 2024-29. Failure to secure certification of the Housing Element from California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) can result in loss of funding for housing and infrastructure related projects and potential legal challenges. More recently, HCD, through it's new Housing Accountability Division, has been aggressively enforcing housing law and challenging local government for non-compliance. The proposed Draft Housing Element can be downloaded at: htps/Awcivoloyallon.arplondl LORI/OIBTB7Ioalon 2024- 2029 housing element hcd submittal 1 revised 1.6.25.pdf Hard copies of the document can be obtained from the City Clerk upon request. Also, the City Clerk has an electronic copy of the draft document that shows revisions the earlier version with changes made as a result oft the State Housing and Community Development comments which she will share with you upon request. Changes were fairly minor and are shown in track changes highlighted in yellow. State Review/Approval: After initial review of the preliminary draft Housing Element and coordinated revisions made by the consultant team with staff, HCD (during November and December, 2024), HCD issued a letter to the City of preliminary compliance on January 14, 2025. The letter indicates that the draft Element complies with State Housing law and the City will be in substantial compliance once the Element is adopted by the City and submitted to HCD for certification (see Attachment 3). Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA): With each housing element cycle, HCD determines the number of projected housing units each City/County in California is required to accommodate in terms of land/zoning availability for all income levels as projected by HCD. This allocation is called RHNA or Regional Housing Need Allocation . The City is not obligated to produce this housing but needs to demonstrate the ability to provide housing production opportunities to meet RHNA. The RHNA allocation for the 2024-29 cycle calls for a five-year with the objective of producing 2 housing units, both of which would be for lower-income families (refer to Table 1-1 on the next page). This type of housing is more challenging to provide, considering minimum density requirements and the cost of! producing market rate housing. Other reference income levels are Moderate and Above-Moderate income which is typically housing that can be produced through the market. Although the City's RHNA is limited to lower income housing, the Update needs to include a complete analysis ofhousing characteristics and needs for all income levels. 2 The Draft Housing Element Update focusses on creating the two lower income housing units via enhancing the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit programs (see Programs section below). Table 1-1. Loyalton Regional Housing Needs Allocation (2024-2029) Income Category Income Range RHNA (New Construction Need) Very Low $0 to $45,000 per year - Low $45,001 to $72,000 per year 1 Moderate $72,001 to $108,000 per year U Above Moderate More than $108,000 per year Total Units 2 For afamily of4, Median Income is $90,000. Source(s): Income Levels HCD Income Limits for 2024; Regional Housing Need Determination) for 7th Housing Element Planning Cycle Furthering Fair Housing: Chapter 4 of the update, Assessment of Fair Housing, consists of a new chapter of the Housing Element that evaluates fair housing. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65583 (10)(A)(ii) this section requires the City to analyze racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. This, among many other newer housing statutes, has made updating the housing element a much bigger task than past practices. Programs: The substance of the Housing Element are the programs and measures to implement housing law. These are found in Chapter 8, Objectives, Policies, Implementing Actions and Quantified Objectives. This chapter references all the proposed programs that the City will need to complete over the next 5-years to maintain compliance with State housing laws. Referring back to Chapter 7, Housing Achievements During the 2019-24 Planning Cycle, programs were evaluated for performance and then included in the new programs as either modified or omitted in the 2024-29 draft update. Many new programs were developed to also comply with the newer State housing laws. Many of these programs were developed with the intension of meeting RHNA, but they have all been considered based on the City's limited resources to complete them. Most programs are mandated by statute with some ofthe more significant programs summarized as follows: Streamlined Approval (SB 35) and Permit Streamlining Act. The City will develop a preliminary application form and procedure or will adopt the Preliminary Application Form developed by HCD pursuant to SB 330. The City will also establish a written 3 policy and/or procedure and other guidance, as appropriate, to specify the SB 35 streamlining approval process (Government Code 65913.4) and standards for eligible projects under Government Code Section 65913.4. Housing Element Regulatory Amendments: Amend the Zoning Code and other regulations to comply with State Housing Law and review the Zoning Code annually to determine if additional updates need to be completed as needed. Immediate Zoning Code/Other Regulation. Accessory Dwelling Unit Master Plan Program: The City will partner with the Regional Partnership for Achievable Housing Program with Sierra County and others to provide master plans for constructing new accessory dwelling units. This will include providing ADU plans at a cost of$1,200 to incentivize development of ADUS at market rental rates. The City will provide these plans at no cost to property owners that reserve rental rates at lower-income rental rates for a minimum 50 years (maximum 2 units per year). Housing Conditions Survey: The City will complete a Housing Conditions Survey in older neighborhoods and neighborhoods with lower median incomes, to evaluate rehabilitation need. Assistance to the public regarding housing and housing discrimination and Affrmatively Furthering Fair Housing: The City will continue to serve as liaison between the public and appropriate agencies in matters concerning housing discrimination. The City will promote equal housing opportunities through the posting ofi information and distribution ofl literature at City buildings. The City will refer discrimination complaints to Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) and the State Fair Employment and Housing Commission. The City will develop a plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH). The AFFH Plan shall take actions to address significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 ofTitle 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. Public Outreach: The City conducted a public workshop with the City Council on the Housing Element Update on May 21, 2024, kicking off the project. In accordance with State Housing Law requirements, the first draft of the Housing Element Update was released for public comment on September 12, 2024. During the September 17 and October 15, 2024, City Council meetings, the draft was an item of public review and discussion. Some changes to the document were made from these preliminary drafts as a result ofHCD comment. However, no significant public comments were received during these meetings. Environmental Review: Adoption ofthe Housing Element Update requires the City Council to determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA). The Housing Element, a policy document, qualifies under the general rule ofCEQA. Section 15061(b)(3), 4 which states that CEQA applies only to projects "Where it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, 99 Since this Update is not expected to result in any significant changes to development and/or growth in the City, there are no contemplated scenarios from this Update that would show that this activity would have a significant effect on the environment. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2-2025 adopting the City ofLoyalton 2024-2029 Housing Element 2. Notice ofE Exemption (CEQA) 3. Letter from HCD 5 Attachment 1 Loyalton City Council Resolution 2-2025 Adoption of the City of Loyalton 2024-2029 Housing Element 6 CITY OF LOYALTON RESOLUTION NO. 2-2025 WHEREAS, the State of California requires cities and counties to periodically update the Housing Element of their General Plan as provided in state law (Cal. Government Code Sections 65580 = 65589.8); and, WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton has prepared an update to the Housing Element consistent with state law for the five-year planning period of 2024-2029; and, WHEREAS, the 2024-2029 Housing Element has been prepared, consisting of an amendment to the General Plan that contains goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives to meet projected housing needs to comply with the California Government Code, as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the 2024-2029 Housing Element is internally consistent with other elements of the Sierra County General Plan; and WHEREAS, a Preliminary Draft of the 2024-2029 Housing Element was submitted for review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on October 17, 2024, 2025, and on January 14, 2025, HCD issued a letter to the City, indicating that the draft complies with State housing element law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code) when adopted and submitted to HCD pursuant to Government Code Section 65585 (g); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that since the Draft 2024-2029 Housing Element is a policy document it does not have the potential to adversely affect the physical environment and prepared to adhere to state law requirements is therefore exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3); and, WHEREAS, the Loyalton City Council has considered public comments (if any), and staff/consultant team input prior to adoption of the 2024-2029 Housing Element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Loyalton, FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS and HEREBY DECLARES AS FOLLOWS: 1. Pursuant to Section15061(b)/3) of the CEQA Guidelines, adoption of the 2024- 2029 Housing Element is a policy document that with, certainty, will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. There is no substantial evidence that there are unusual circumstances resulting in significant impacts from the project which threatens the environment pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 3. The City hereby adopts a Notice of Exemption for this action since there will be no change in the Environmental Baseline as a result of implementation of the 2024-2029 Housing Element. 4. This 2024-2029 Housing Element is consistent with, and furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan. 5. This 2024-2029 Housing Element will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or welfare of the population of the City. 7 6. In accordance with the California Government Code Section 65300.5 of the Government Code, the 2014-19 Housing Element is internally consistent among the various other elements of the General Plan. 7. This 202-2025 Housing Element includes programs which constitute the City's contribution to the attainment of housing affordable to all income categories and special needs housing opportunities. 8. The City authorizes the City Clerk to take such further action as required for approval of the 2024-29 Housing Element by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and subject to any minor, conforming and technical and clarifying changes approved by the City Planner. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: William Merton, Mayor City ofLoyalton ATTEST: Kathy Le Blanc APROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorney 8 EXHIBIT A (ADD 2024-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT DOCUMENT HERE) The proposed Draft Housing Element can be downloaded at: bwayaamsdaaousITIATwNNs 2024- 2029 housing element hcd submittal 1 revised 1.6.25.pdf Hard copies of the document can be obtained from the City Clerk upon request. 9 Attachment 2 Notice of Exemption City of Loyalton 2024-2029 Housing Element To be filed after Housing Element Adoption 10 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Loyalton 1400 Tenth Street P.O. Box 128 Sacramento, CA 95814 Loyalton, CA 96118 Sierra County ClerkRecorder's Office Environmental Filings 100 Courthouse Sq. Downieville, CA 95936 Project Title: General Plan Amendment GPA 2024-01 Project Address: 210 Front Street, Loyalton, CA 96118 Project Location - City: City of Loyalton Project Location = County: Sierra Project Description: Amendments to the 2008 General Plan; Housing Element (for the 2024- 29 period) as mandated by State Law. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Loyaton Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Loyalton Exempt Status: (Check One) Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268); Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); X General Rule Exception (14 CCR 15061(b)(3) Categoriçal Exemption. Type and section number: Statutory Exemptions. State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: The adoption of the 2024-29 Housing Element is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. To the extent that the adoption of some portions of the 2024-29 Housing Element constitute a project under CEQA, the update makes minor changes to the 2014-19 Housing Element. None of these changes have the potential to adversely affect the physical environment, as they merely require adherence to state law requirements necessary to bring the Housing Element to conformance to state law. Lead Agency Contact Person: Kathy Le Blanc, City Clerk Number: (530) 993-6750 Signature & Title: Date: February 19, 2025 Signed by Lead Agency 11 Attachment 3 Letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development City of Loyalton 2024-2029 Housing Element 12 STATECE CALEORNIA BUSINESS CONSUMERI SERVCES ANDHOUSINGI AGENCY. GAMINNEWSOM. Gama DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIMSION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 651 Bannon Street Sacramento. CA 95811 (916) 263-2911/ FAX(916): 263-7453 whedcao January 14, 2025 "CORRECTED---. Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk City of Loyalton 605 School Street Loyalton, CA 96118 Dear Kathy LeBlanc: RE: City of Loyalton's 7th Cycle (2024-2029) Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Loyalton's (City) draft housing element update received for review on October 17, 2024, along with revisions that were received on January 14, 2025. The revisions were posted and made available to the public for seven days prior to review. Pursuant to Govemment Code section 65585, the Califomia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from David Kellogg pursuant to Govemment Code section 65585, subdivision (c). The draft element, including revisions, meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, S 65580 et seq). The housing element will substantially comply with when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585. As a reminder, the City's 7th cycle housing element was due June 30, 2024. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 7th cycle. The City's 6th cyce housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to adopt and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance. Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local govemment S website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local govemment's housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD 13 Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk Page 2 For your information, pursuant to Govemment Code section 65583.3, the City must submit an electronic sites inventory with its adopted housing element. The City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD. Please see HCD' 's housing element webpage at https www.hed ca goviplanning and -community mtmmmaenaseTeTA for a copy of the form and instructions The City can reach out to HCD at plesinyentoryhoa ca.gov for technical assistance. Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs, and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Govemment Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources. For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Govemor's Office of Planning and Research at https Iwww. opr. ca goMiplanninglgenerals plan/guidelines htm! HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication of the City of Loyalton, in preparation of the City's housing element and looks forward to receiving the City's adopted housing element. lfyou have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Jed Hackett, of our staff, at jed.h hackett@hed. ca.gov. Sincerely. RR Paul McDougall Senior Program Manager 14 CITY OF LOYA ALTON, COUNTY OF SIERRA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING SIERRA COUNTY LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN RESOLUTION 2-2025 WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton currently has a Transportation Accident Analysis System (TMS) that assists County engineering staff in focusing their attention and efforts toward the most appropriate locations throughout the Count for roadway safety improvements; and, WHEREAS, a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze safety issues, collaborate with partner agencies and stakeholders, and develop a multidisciplinary toolbox of traffic safety countermeasures. and WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is the City ofL Loyalton main source ofs safety grant funding and eligibility for grant funding under this program now requires an adopted LRSP. and WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton embarked on a work effort to update and convert its current TMS into an LRSP, and WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton engaged with partner agencies and the public in the development of this LRSP, and WHEREAS, the LRSP will serve not only as a requirement for grant fund eligibility but also a blucprint for addressing traftic safety issues throughout the County across the 4 E's of traffic safety disciplines: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, & Emergency Services. BE IT RESOLVED, by Loyalton City Council of Sierra County that the Sierra County Local Roadway Safety Plan is hereby approved and the City ofloyalton Director of Transportation or the appointed designee(s) are authorized to implement the LRSP. ADOPTED by the Loyalton City Council of the County of Sierra on the 18th day of February 2025 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bill Mertton Mayor City of Loyalton ATTEST: Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA, A PROCLAMATION FOR A DAY OF PRAYER WHEREAS: Throughout history Americans have lifted up fervent prayers to God on behalf of our nation. From the first gatherings of our Founding Fathers, elected officials have prayed and entreated those they serve and represent to join them in prayer, including the authors of our Declaration ofIndependence, wrote that they "the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world. . > and carried on to present day in Presidential Proclamations such as last year's invitation to "join him in asking for God's continued guidance, mercy, and protection"; and WHEREAS: A National Day of Prayer has not only been a part of our heritage since it was declared by the First Continental Congress in 1775, but it is a Public Law established in the United States Congress in 1952 approved by a joint Resolution and amended by Congress and President Reagan with Public Law 100-3-7 in 1988, affirming that it is essential for us as a nation to pray and directing the President ofthe United States to set aside and proclaim the first Thursday of May annually as a National Day of Prayer; and WHEREAS: In our state and across America the observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025; WHEREAS: Every first Thursday of May on the National Day of Prayer we not only express our faith and exercise our freedom in prayer but also unite our hearts and voices in personal prayer and public gatherings throughout our city and across our America with fervent praise, repentance, love, and humble intercession for our neighbor and nation, holding fast to the promises throughout the Holy Scriptures that the Lord hears and avails much as He answers the faith-filled prayers ofHis people. NOW, THEREFORE, we ofthe City Council of the City ofLoyalton, of Sierra County in the State ofCalifornia, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2025, as a DAY OF PRAYER throughout Loyalton, California, and commend this observance to all of our citizens. IN WITNESS WEHREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of Loyalton, California, to be affixed at Loyalton, California, on this 18th day of February, 2025. Bill Mertton-Mayor Date: 21 January 2025 DE NORA To: Loyalton Ca WWTP From: De Nora Water Technologies, LLC De Nora Water Technologies Subject: Clor-Tec Service 1110 Industrial Blvd Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Location: California United States Quote # SV1128 Loyalton T: 1 281 240 6770 F: +1 762 Dear Mr. Blundi, www. denora. com Below is our estimate to service Clor-Tec system at Loyalton WWTP. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 Onsite Service 1 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 2 Travel (Flight) 1 $842.95 $842.95 3 Overtime Hours $337.50 $0.00 4 Expenses-Meals, lodging & rental car 2 $400.00 $800.00 5 Travel Days Port to Port 2 $1,600.00 $3,200.00 Total $6,642.95 Our technician's number of days required on site is an estimate and may vary according to site conditions and work schedule. Overtime will only be worked if authorized in writing. Any days above the quoted amount will be invoiced at the published day rates. All terms and conditions are per De Nora Water Technologies, LLC terms and conditions for services unless there are negotiated terms in effect. Quote valid for 60 days. Regards, Signed: Loyalton Ca WWTP. Robert E. Crutchfield NA EC Technical Services Supervisor Name Printed olstcutataseseacon (+1) (281) 274-8451 Office Name Signed (+1) (281) 240-6770 Facsimile Page 1 of1 1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOYALTON AND HUMANE SOCIETY OF TRUCKEE-TAHOE FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES OF SMALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS This agreement, dated for convenience, made and entered into this day of 2025, by and between the City of Loyalton, hereinafter called "LOYALTON", and the HUMANE SOCIETY OF TRUCKEE TAHOE, hereinafter called "HSTT". WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City Council of LOYALTON and the Board of Directors of HSTT have determined that it is to be the mutual benefit of the parties hereto that HSTT provide animal sheltering services to LOYALTON and, WHEREAS, LOYALTON desires to safely and humanely care for and arrange for the disposition of small domestic animals found within LOYALTON; and, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows: OPERATIVE PROVISIONS 1. BASIC SERVICE HSTT shall provide BASIC sheltering services to LOYALTON as follows: 1.1 Shelter Boarding. HSTT shall provide boarding for a maximum of five (5) days per small domestic animal brought to the kennel facility. All small domestic animals shall be transported to HSTT by LOYALTON, except as noted in Section 1.4. Animals that are held beyond the first five (5) days will be charged the daily board rate, as indicated in Section 2.1, for every day. Small domestic animals are defined as dogs, cats, rabbits, and some pocket pet- type animals. For the purposes of billing, each animal in a litter will be considered separately. As an example, if a litter of three (3) kittens were brought in with a nursing mother, it would be considered four (4) animals. This definition does not include any species of animal commonly kept or raised in LOYALTON as farm animals including cattle, sheep, horses, goats, or swine. After the applicable holding period indicated above, animals will be evaluated by HSTT to determine adoptability. Animals determined to be adoptable will be transferred to HSTT for final disposition. Animals determined to be unadoptable may be disposed of at HSTT's discretion. 1.2 Scope of Basic Services. The basic services include sheltering of animals and tracking of animals from time received until final disposition and billing. Emergency sheltering due to disaster is beyond the scope of this agreement. 1.3 Billing and Reports. HSTT shall provide quarterly billings which include a report showing the number of animais brought to the animal shelter. 1.4 Intake and Redemption. HSTT will only receive animals from or redeem animals to citizens of LOYALTON under the following circumstances: 1.4.1 HSTT shall accept into Shelter stray and seized small domestic animals collected in LOYALTON by LOYALTON staff. LOYALTON staff shall call HSTT at the time they receive the animal to notify Shelter staff in advance of their arrival. 1.42 Residents of LOYALTON may transport small domestic animals to HSTT for situations involving owner surrenders only after HSTT has received confirmation from LOYALTON that fees have been paid to LOYALTON. 1.43 Residents of LOYALTON may transport small domestic animals to HSTT for situations involving stray animals. HSTT agrees to make reasonable attempts to contact LOYALTON staff prior to accepting any animal to give them the opportunity to reunite or rehome prior to it entering the shelter. 1.4.4 Residents of LOYALTON may redeem their animals from HSTT only after HSTT has received confirmation from LOYALTON that fees have been paid to LOYALTON. HSTT will not be responsible for receiving or redeeming any animals from residents of LOYALTON for any reasons other than noted above. All other animals will be received and redeemed by LOYALTON employees only. Under no circumstances will HSTT be responsible for collecting fees for LOYALTON. 1.5 Foster. HSTT may place underage animals, animals who have been through trauma, animals requiring ongoing medical care, animals with an expected or extended say, or any animal, into a foster home at their discretion. The Foster Program will be as determined by HSTT. 2. EXTENDED SERVICES HSTT shall provide Extended Sheltering Services to LOYALTON as follows: 2.1 Extended Sheltering. HSTT shall provide extended sheltering services for specific circumstances, at a rate to LOYALTON as follows: 2.1.1 Dogs, puppies $15.00 per day 2.1.2 Cats, kittens $7.00 per day 2.1.3 Other animals Actual cost, not to exceed $30.00 per day Extended sheltering services will be charged, as approved by LOYALTON, for animals handled over and above the maximum holding days indicated in Basic Services 1.1 above. 2.2 Euthanasia by injection. After holding animals for the maximum holding period, as indicated in Basic Services 1.1, HSTT may dispose of animals by euthanasia and charge LOYALTON at the following rates: 2.2.1 Dogs, puppies $213.00 2.2.2 Cats, kittens $161.00 2.2.3 Other small animals $132.00 2.3 Veterinary Care and Charges. HSTT shall not incur any veterinary costs for LOYALTON animals during the maximum holding period. If an animal from LOYALTON requires veterinary care during the holding period, HSTT will transport the animal from the animal shelter to the veterinary office if a LOYALTON representative is unavailable. LOYALTON shall establish accounts with local veterinarians to ensure costs incurred are paid directly to the veterinarian providing the service, and LOYALTON shall be solely responsible for such costs. 3. AUTHORIZED COMMUNICATIONS The only official communication between HSTT and LOYALTON pertaining to this Agreement shall be through the LOYALTON City Office or through formal action of the LOYALTON City Council. LOYALTON shall not incur any Extended Services costs without authorization of LOYALTON, other than costs for euthanasia of animals deemed unadoptable. 4. PAYMENT LOYALTON shall pay to HSTT $299.00 per small domestic animal as defined in Section 1.1, for animals brought to the animal shelter facility. HSTT may increase the fees set forth herein not more frequently than annually in order to reflect an increase in costs to HSTT. LOYALTON shall make quarterly payments to HSTT for Basic Services as described above. Payment for Extended Services shall be made as set forth above and will also be billed quarterly. All costs may be adjusted annually on January 1st thereafter to reflect full cost of recovery and such costs shall be billed as set forth below. HSTT shall notify LOYALTON of any cost increase not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such increases. 5. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANIMALS LOYALTON shall be responsible for the costs associated with all animals brought to HSTT from LOYALTON. 6. TERM AND RENEWAL Performance hereunder shall commence on or about January 5, 2025 and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect through December 31, 2025. Unless terminated, this Agreement shall automatically renew without further action of the contracting parties on an annual basis commencing January 1 and ending December 31 of each succeeding fiscal year. 7. TERMINATION Either party hereto shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time during the contract year by giving written notice of such intention not less than sixty (60) days prior to such termination. If at any time during the term of this Agreement HSTT is prohibited by law or a natural disaster or other unsuspected occurrences from performing this service, this Agreement shall automatically terminate. 8. PROPERTY AND SERVICE For the purpose of performing this Agreement HSTT shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies required to maintain the level of service to be rendered hereunder. All supplies and equipment purchased shall be the property of HSTT, whatever the source of funds for purchase. HSTT shall care for and dispose of all live animals delivered to the shelter by LOYALTON as described in Basic Services 1.1 above. LOYALTON shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of salaries or wages to any HSTT personnel performing services hereunder. 9. RECORD KEEPING AND BILLING FOR SERVICES HSTT shall recover its cost of providing services under this Agreement in full, plus any extended services billings. HSTT shall keep sufficient records to substantiate all services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and all such records shall be open to inspection by LOYALTON at all reasonable times. HSTT shall file with LOYALTON a quarterly claim for the charges imposed pursuant to this Agreement. LOYALTON shall diligently process each claim upon receipt and remit payment within thirty (30) days. of billing. 10. INDEMNIFICATION In the event legal action is initiated by any such party as a result of action by LOYALTON, its authorized employees and agents, LOYALTON shall defend such action at no cost to HSTT and shall pay any judgment arising therefrom including the cost of suit and attorney's fees and hold HSTT harmless therefrom. The foregoing paragraph Is not applicable if the injury is caused solely by the negligence of HSTT, its officers, employees, or agents, in which case HSTT shall defend any action which LOYALTON is named as a defendant at no cost to LOYALTON and shall pay any judgment arising therefrom, including costs of suit and attorney's fees and holding LOYALTON harmless therefrom. 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder may not be assigned in whole or in part. This Agreement embodies all agreements and understandings of the parties and supersedes all previous discussions or understandings. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment approved by the governing boards of the parties. 12. ADMINISTRATION The parties hereby appoint Bill Merton, Mayor of LOYALTON, and Stephanie Nistler, Chief Executive Officer, HSTT, as contact persons for purposes of implementing this Agreement. Any written notice or communication regarding this Agreement shall be addressed to their attention as follows: Bill Mertton, Mayor Stephanie NIstler, CEO City of Loyalton Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe PO Box 128 10961 Stevens Lane Loyalton, CA 96118 Truckee, CA 96161 IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be legally executed the day and year first written above. CITY OF LOYALTON HUMANE SOCIETY OF TRUCKEE-TAHOE By By Bill Mertton, Mayor Stephanie Nistler, CEO Attest: Approved as to form Kathy LeBlanc-City Clerk Andy Morris, Town Attorney CITY OF LOYALTON COUNTYOF SILRRA 605 6 SCHOOL STREET P.O. BOX 128 LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118 3 (530) 993-6750 - a 9 19 cityofloyalton.org - * OFFICE Of THE MAYOR SOUNTY, APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE Name ofOwner of Business: Michael Hayes (First) (Middle) (Last) Address: 1971 W700 N Lindon. UT 84042 Telephone: 9494279866 Name of Business: Bryton Power LLC Nature of Business: Solar contractor State Contractors License No. 826729 Resale License No: Permanent Location of Business: 1971 W 700 N Lindon, UT 84042 Telephone: 9494279866 Is Business a Corporation or Partnership? Yes No Ifso, please indicate the name(s), address(s), and title(s) of offiçer(s) or partner(s): Annual Gross Receipts from Business $ 200,000 (The City needs this information to determine the tax due per quarter. See schedule below.) 01/24/25 (A PA. Caackel Application Specialist Date Sigpature Title Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities. You may seek, written advice regarding the application oftax for your particular business by writing to the nearest State Board of Equalization office. TAXES (Section 5.04.220 ofLoyalton Municipal Code) All businesses having gross receipts of: A. a Less than $10,000 annually Fee ofs 70.40* per. year B. D Between $10,000 and 50,000 annually Fee of$114.40* per. year C. D Between $ 50,000 and $100,000 annually Fee of $158.40* per year D. Between $100,000 and $150,000 annually Fee of $202.40* per year E. More than $150,000 annually - Fee of $268.40* per. year * Please note the $4.00 fee has been included with the annual fee for the State ADA Fees For official use only Date Received: Fee Reçeived: City Clerk: Date approved: