City of Dunsmuir

Weekly Reports from the City Manager

July 14th, 2021

1) Public Works: Trash pickup;, sweeping; graffiti removal; crack fill Siskiyou Avenue; cleaned the machine and returned it to Craftco; removed the form boards-concluding  first phase of construction of concrete slabs for benches and tables at Tauhidauli Park; roadside maintenance Siskiyou Av.; Oak St; Shasta Av.; fixed toilet at Sherriff's dept; Received an estimate for blacktopping Ssuth city hall parking lot; prep for green waste day 7/16/21 8am 12pm at the ball field. 

2) City Manager: Letters to delinquent pilots regarding delinquent payments; green waste event coordination; work with USFS and CalFiire Aeronautical on use of the airport; Work with PACE and Tom Hesseldenz on Hedge Creek Parking design; CalTrans Active Transportation Grant resolution; VRBO Tax Collection Ordinance; Rod and Gun Club attorney conversations; wrote EDBG Program Income Grant for Economic Recovery Plan that incorporates community visioning-then performing direct retail outreach; vacant and distressed building ordinance enforcement; conversation with Children’s Park w/State Parks-seeking to enter Escro before grant is fully disbursed; T-Park interpretative trail work; work on solid waste contract; wrote proposed Public Works Director job description; dealing with complaint that owner of property with burned structure is living in a chicken coop (you read that correctly); moved cement blocks from Cornerstone until business is actually open; reviewed and approved ISA for the Butterfly Bridge project; coordinated with Retail Strategies on presentation at August 5th Council meeting; closed Amtrak station due to ongoing vandalism; interviews for Utility Maintenance Worker Position; Traveler’s submitted final plans for approval.

 3) Wastewater Dept: Daily, weekly, monthly testing completed; monthly report sent to State Board; weed eating at all lift stations and north Dunsmuir water storage tank; worked and fixed scum pump float issues at plant; chipped brush pile that is from PW and us that needs to be relocated to we can bring in backfill material for future plant improvements; received approval for the sewer system maintenance program; electrician working on free cl2 samplers. All lift stations and manholes checked.

 4) Water Dept: Installed double check valve at cemetery service to comply with cross connection program; flushed new main for SNL construction from Kathrine St to Woodward Ln in prep for sampling; installed more AMR meters; contractor starting Butterfly Ave to Gillis St water main project.

 5) Finance: ap, ar, payroll, utility billing, utility payment processing.

 6) Fire Department:  For the period, the department responded to (18) dispatches, (8) EMS, (3) traffic accident, (1) Hazardous situation, (2) other type fires, (1) public assist, (2) vegetation fires, (1) other type call; weekly fire department training: Fire personnel inventoried the Haz-Mat trailer and reviewed the operation of the inflatable rescue raft-this equipment was requested to the Lava incident to assist with a Helicopter recovery and hazmat containment at Lake Shastina chopper crash the next day. All equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; the fire department did not respond to any complaints of fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. Dan has not had an opportunity to speak with the Sheriff Department to see if they had any calls due to fireworks within the city limits.

June 28th, 2021

1. Public Works: Roadside maintenance Sacramento and Dunsmuir Ave., repairs at Belnap Fountain (plugged), water meter reads 6/21, continue prep work (form up for concrete) at Tauhindauli Park for picnic tables, continue with crack fill machine on Siskiyou Ave. (Both south and north bound lanes from Elementary School entrance north to Hope Ln. intersection have been completed), street sweep 6/25, one load of tires and metal to dump 6/25.

2. City Manager: Runway reconstruction ribbon cutting, Hedge Creek Parking Lot design completed and Juliana filing CEQA, writing Program Income Grant to leverage PI for $250k to complete a economic revitalization plan and direct retail outreach; work on completion of Tauhindauli Park interpretive Trail; Short Term Rental Ordinance work; organization of Green Waste Day; solid waste negotiations; working to restore power for events at secured outlet at the Traveler’s Hotel; procured grants to pay down Airport Enterprise Fund debt to the General Fund-$9k plus $22k; signed paperwork for FAA Grant to design the north taxiway and apron-$170,000; post runway ribbon cutting have been working with USFS and CalFire-closed down runway this past Saturday to all but firefighting helicopters; SCORE Board meetings; work on Blackberry Timber Harvest Plan; awarded $178k from CalTrans to complete an Active Transportation Plan for the City of Dunsmuir; work with CalTrans on relocation of water conduit under the 800’ Bridge; work on procuring backflow prevention devices for commercial enterprises; posted real time info on Lava Fire to City’s website; seeking quote on installation of mini-splits at sub-station and in Council chambers; discussions with Cannabis CUP holders about need to set-up shop or risk losing Cannabis Business Permit permanently; SORA to work for City to manage traffic, trash, general stewardship for the Hedge Creek Trail; STIP discussions with Bill Willman; working on potential reclass of Public Works Supervisor position to Public Works Director position.

3. Wastewater Dept: Daily, Weekly and quarterly ground water well sampling; plant cleaning and weekly equipment maintenance completed; all lift stations checked and cleaned. Problem area manholes were checked.

4. Water Dept: Monthly meter reading was completed; installed more AMR meters; made repairs on two service line leaks; springs were checked and are doing OK; numerous meetings with SNL Construction about water main locations and service line locations; several new main lines were pressure tested, flushed and coliform samples were taken. The new mains are now in service, including the new main to the High School fire line.

5. Finance: Accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; utility billing; budget; airport runway grant; taxiway grant; CDBG Grants; bank reconciliation

6. Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (15) dispatches, (8) EMS, (1) traffic accident, (2) Hazardous situations, (1) wildland fire, (3) other type fires; Weekly fire department training- personnel reviewed wildland hose lays, engineers reviewed pumping operations; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; Diversified Electric reinstalled the siren at the Dunsmuir Cemetery-all sirens in good working order.

7. Just a follow up to the vegetation fire on the city owned property south of Manfredi’s market that occurred on Sunday June 20th: The fire was human caused-it started at a campfire that was adjacent to a homeless encampment that had been occupied for quite some time. The responsible party was preparing a meal over a campfire that did not have adequate clearance from vegetation. It is my recommendation that the property be posted with signage that indicates no camping or trespassing.

    

June 8th, 2021

1. Public Works: weeding, drainage clean-outs on Scherrer Ave., roadside maintenance at other locations; picked up garbage around city; working with RR Days Committee on logistics for upcoming event; mowed lawns on 6/4; finished line striping parking lots (7 handicap stalls); paint sprayer maintenance and cleaning; crack fill project to be completed in June; meetings with Recreation District; City Hall, and Airport contractors; contacted Jeff Schwein-Local Transportation Funding LTF to set up meeting with Management to discuss upcoming STIP projects, hired temp from personal preference.

2. City Manager: Second opinion on commercial appraisal for Children’s Park; established abatement procedure checklist with city attorney; Retail Strategies- talks regarding: 1) economic recovery plan, 2) direct retail outreach; worked on coming up with hybrid meeting strategy with Siskiyou Media Council and city staff; set-up Loan Committee for EDBG; runway reconstruction ahead of schedule; scheduled ground breaking for airport during late June; reestablished cemetery maintenance through community service with Sheriff; confirmed speaking at LOLA Dinner with Tonya Dowse and Sheriff LaRue; budget prep; developing EDBG/CDBG program guidelines with SCED; working on program income grant requests for use on two of the three following projects: 1) library new roof, 2) expansion of Hedge Creek parking lot, 3) help to Dunsmuir Resource Center, 4) bleacher repair; call to County for more Sharps containers; speed study on Mott near Hedge Creek-need to lower for unregulated mid-block crossing; meeting set-up to look at potential for solar to power all City buildings; called cannabis CUP holders to remind them that CUP requires them to be up and running within six months after CUP is approved or cannabis business license is permanently revoked; photo op at T-Park for Allison L’s self-guided walking tour plans; letters sent to EDBG loan holders who decided to discontinue paying during Covid that repayment needs to restart on June 15th; working on EDBG planning application to leverage program income dollars for $250k in planning dollars to pay for: 1) downtown Economic Revitalization Plan, Direct Retail Outreach, potential for architectural guidelines plan; exit interview for Public Works Supervisor after he announced retirement; work with city attorney on strategy to recover fees from various civic violation non-payment; letter going out to vacant and distressed building owners; water shut-offs for non-payment of bills to restart after Covid moratorium expires on June 30th; other projects too numerous to count (TNTC).

    

3. Wastewater Dept: Daily, weekly and monthly sampling completed; monthly State report completed and sent; plant equipment maintenance completed; weekly digester decanting completed; JJ Pump called for repair on effluent pump; Diversified Electric will be here in the next week to finish connections to free chlorine analyzer; chlorine weight scale circuit board and weight cables are no longer working correctly-to be replaced at $2,500.00 each;

    

4. Water Dept: Springs checked-water table a little lower but ok; repaired hole in gate fencing; made service connection on Surrey St and old main was shut off; new 2” main on lower Oak St was turned on and new services were connected; move water service at Walnut and Sac Ave to new main-old 6” main disconnected; made tie-in at Oak St and Castle Ave to new main-old connection turned off; repaired service leak at 6282 Scheerer Ave.

    

5. Finance: Accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; hr questions/dealings; budget, CDBG Grant work; Covid 1 (CV1) Funds-potential new application; runway meeting and progress inspection, utility payment processing; hybrid meeting investigation; budget; Butterfly Bridge invoicing; HR questions; technology questions; cross-connection survey responses.

    

6. Fire Department: . For the period, the department responded to; (9) dispatches, (5) EMS, (3) Other type fires, (1) Public assist.

   weekly fire department training: personnel reviewed supply hose loads, inventoried fire department hoses in anticipation of annual hose testing this week; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; informed by the DPAC committee that we were unsuccessful in a fuel reduction grant we applied for last year. The “Stephens Grant”is administered by the USFS Shasta Trinity National Forest; the committee is still hopeful that we will receive the CAL-Fire fuel reduction grant that was submitted earlier this year; began a grant application to the California Fire Foundation for new mobile radios- this is a no match grant that we’ve had success with in the past;  we are seeing an increase of transient groups passing through Dunsmuir- some of them have been camping along the Sacramento River and the Railroad tracks south of the I-5 bridge at central Dunsmuir- this comes with illegal campfires. last Friday, the Fire Department and Siskiyou County Sheriff Deputies visited a camp that had started a small campfire. The responsible parties cooperated with my request to extinguish the fire and were counseled about the dangers of campfires and that they were trespassing. The deputies stated they would begin to make a point to visit the camp sites while on patrol. Also, the camps are littered with trash which we asked the group to clean up before they leave-0we have follow up patrols to problem sites.

May 20th, 2021

1) Public Works: vehicle maintenance; mowed lawns; garbage; painted graffiti at various locations around town; removed debris from sidewalks;, procured an additional community service worker for cemetery to clean up, rake leaves, other duties; began line striping with the following areas completed: Sacramento Ave., behind Belnap Fountain, Recreation District, entrance to City Park ballfield lot and 1/2 of lower Pine St., parking markers on Upper Pine and from Yaks north to Sten’s Burgers- painting will continue for the next 2 weeks with the goal of completing Dunsmuir Ave. from City Hall north to Willow St;. attending weekly construction meeting at Mott Airport- project is moving quickly and the contractors are hoping to begin paving the runway on the 24th; Street sweeping on 5/14.

2.) City Manager: Downtown water tank project management; UP billing; plan review for relocation of pipe on the underside of the 800’ Bridge; attempting to hire a commercial appraiser for confirmation of original valuation of underlying land at the Children’s Park; Planning Commission work on Short Term Rental regulations; work on hybrid City Council meetings; sought a temporary restraining order against PP&L to stop the replacement of power poles at the airport that are going to be taller until the company could produce FAA Certificates stating that the poles would not create a flight hazard; cannabis permitting; CDBG and CV1 funding; letters in support of grant funding for the Engine 1727 project; new lease sent to gun range; call to assessor’s office on move from placing abatement liens on properties to tax bills; called Element 7 and told them that the CUP states permanent revocation of cannabis business permit if not up and running in six months; fuel reduction grant submitted; change order for runway reconstruction; Dunsmuir Community Cares Team meeting; Federal Stimulus tracking; Airport runway reconstruction oversight.

 3) Wastewater Dept: All daily and weekly testing was completed; contractor removed effluent pump to determine cause of moisture alarm failure-took to Redding for repairs. backup pump installed after fixing; took vehicle out of service after diesel motor failure- traded utility bed to another truck (#302-water service vehicle); inspected sewer issue at 6223 Dunsmuir Ave. and provided recommendation to tenant; completed State CV Salt notice; all lift stations were checked and cleaned.

 4) Water Dept: Repaired leak on 2” line on lower Oak St.; worked with SNL Construction on water line replacements for most of week from Dunsmuir Avenue, to Wood St intersection; Branstetter, Snow Street., Oak St., Elinore, and from the top of Oak St to High School on Willow St.; pressure testing and flushing new lines in preparation for taking bacteria samples to laboratory; discussed water issue with owner at 4122 Patricia St.- outside water pressure is fine but not sure of issues within the home-owner to call plumber; reports about water truck filling from fire hydrant on north end of Siskiyou Ave.-this is foe work at the airport.

5) Finance: Accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; utility payment processing; hybrid meeting investigation; budget, CDBG Grant; Butterfly Bridge invoicing; HR questions; technology questions; cross-connection survey responses.

 6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (7) dispatches, (4) EMS, (2) Other type fire, (1) Public Assist; weekly fire department training- personnel continued their annual refresher course on wildland fire response; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; attended annual South County Fire Chiefs meeting along with USFS, CAL-Fire and local government agencies. The discussion focused on responses to wildland fires in our immediate area, and the resources that will be available should a fire occur this season;

 Attended the second meeting of the Siskiyou County Fire Rescue team. The group leaders gave an update on training and new equipment available to local fire fighters. Siskiyou County purchased a rubber rescue raft for the Dunsmuir Fire Department. This is to be used for water rescues along the Sacramento River. The raft can also assist the team during a flooding event to rescue residents trapped by rising water. The Dunsmuir Fire Department has (4) qualified water rescuers. These members participated in a weeklong training on raft based rescues.

May 3rd, 2021

1) Public Works:  Removal of debris and branches for fire suppression along ROW; fertilize and mow lawns; planted replacement tree in front of City Hall; completed sidewalk replacement at Caboose Park with assist from Siskiyou County Public Works; repair/replace/adjust sprinkler heads at Children’s Park; serviced backhoe and ordered needed parts; serviced lawnmower; serviced paint sprayer; attended airport construction meeting on 4/28-everything is going well up to this point and contractor is on schedule; placed order for 50 gallons of traffic paint, 300 lbs. of reflective beads-to paint parking lots this week and then move on to crosswalks in the Business District. 

2) City Manager: Worked on CalFire Fuel Reduction Grant with Lynda Scheben, Rico, and Chief Padilla; Project management of runway reconstruction; tree cutting enforcement on west edge of airport; wrote and published job posting for Utilities Maintenance Worker 1 (to replace an employee who resigned); submitted Dunsmuir road rehabilitation list to LTF; met with Siskiyou Media Council about renewing their contract; signed FAA CRSSA agreement (funds for lost airport revenue due to Covid); reviewed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for runway reconstruction; signed FAA grant application for the taxiway and apron redesign; held Airport Committee Ad Hoc Committee meeting; abatement of home on 4100 block of Branstetter; phone meeting with Councilperson Luchessi and State Parks to discuss additional items needed to complete application for the Children’s Park; worked on determining who owns the abandoned well at the west edge of the airport-now owned by County-County to appraise and surplus; extended warrant at abatement house on Branstetter to ensure rodent problem under control; trails association are finishing up final drawings for the Mossbrae Trail this week-to be submitted for approval to UP; added additional section of playground equipment to Children’s Park for littler kids

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; plant cleaned and weekly maintenance completed; poured our first load of sludge on drying beds; installed our new Free Chlorine Analyzer.

4) Water Dept: Meter reading for this month completed; springs were checked and they are in good working order; water main replacement project is underway and on schedule; working with water main contractor on minor changes as the project moves along; water main work being done on Branstetter-Snow St, Dunsmuir Ave from Wood St to Branstetter, Oak ST. from Castle to Elinore then South to Surrey St.

5) Finance: Accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; utility billing; meter reads; treview options for replacement copier that will save the City money; airport runway reconstruction, USDA Grant; CDBG award notification.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the Department responded to (13) dispatches, (1) Structure Fire (assist Mount Shasta Fire), (6) EMS, (3) Other type fire, (1) traffic accident, (1) public assist, (1) other type call; weekly fire department training- personnel had annual refresher training for wildland fire response; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order;  entered run reports into computer data base; attended monthly DPAC meeting via ZOOM-items discussed were the CAL-Fire Fuels Reduction Grant;, green waste was discussed and information was shared concerning the free green waste disposal at the Black Butte transfer station.

February 8th, 2021

1) Public Works: Public Works Director on bereavement leave; great job on snow removal!

2) City Manager: Finished review of active transportation grant submission; worked on planning grant for reconstruction of the apron and taxiways-contacted Auburn airport about the potential for using their expiring FAA entitlement funds; attended economic development summit with SCED and city managers of Siskiyou County; met Chico Broadband Initiative staff and SCED regarding potential grant dollars for laying 1g-5g trunk lines in Dunsmuir; worked with CalTrans Aeronautical regarding tree trimming dispute with property owners on westside of airport; on track with Butterfly Bridge-reviewed-approved Aquatic Resources Delineation Report for project; met with Linda Schaap (attorney w/ Kenny and Norine) regarding injunction against property owner who has excavated property-endangering city infrastructure; worked on Fraities Subdivision (County subdivision adjacent to City boundaries)-property owners pre-paid to attach to city infrastructure-never approved through LAFCO-spoke to County attorney and City attorney-hook-up to proceed; reviewed Tillis construction contract for reconstruction of airport; multiple discussions with attorney for Sweetwater, LLC-former Payless to be up and running in March; attended SCORE Board meeting; work on reconciling Planning line item in City budget with services paid for through grants and through applicant fees; spoke to UP about Mossbrae Falls-plans are still under review by UP Structural department; worked with CalTrans District 2 about the relocation of City water supply located on underside of 800’ Bridge; attended Zoom Meeting with Biden administration regarding proposal for Federal relief to cities that have been impacted by Covid; EDBG Coronavirus round 1 funding approved for contract by HCD; survey to be distributed to citizens via utility bill regarding interest in highspeed internet (needed information for grant application); required city Covid 19 training

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly sampling completed; annual sampling of sewer ponds completed; phone line was repaired to the So. Dunsmuir liftstation alarm auto dialer; replaced calanoid valves to sewage pumps at the I-5 Liftstation; assisted Public Works with snow plowing efforts and also helped with chain repairs for trucks and equipment; assisted public works with removing snow from the runway at the airport and hangers; all liftstations were check and cleaned.

4) Water Dept: More Automatic meter readers installed; removed snow from all fire hydrants; Covid 19 online class was taken by all employees of the water and wastewater dept on the 2nd.

5) Finance:  Accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, utility payment processing, airport hangar inquiries, past due utility hardship inquiries, Butterfly Bridge Grant billing, USDA water project, airport grant, audited budget journal entries, Finance Committee prep, cannabis processing, new sewer connection inquiry.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (8) dispatches, (4) EMS, (1) Public Assist and (1) Traffic accident, (1) vehicle fire, (1) HAZ-MAT; weekly fire department training; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; submitted fire department information to the grant writer in support of a regional FEMA grant to purchase radios, for fire departments in Siskiyou County; reviewed (1) residential sprinkler plans for a proposed new home on Butterfly Ave; last week (20) firefighters received the 2nd COVID vaccination; to return to in person training next week, while still following CDC COVID protocols.

January 25th, 2021

1) Public Works: Normal maintenance (garbage etc.); rodded drains at Elinore Ave. @ Beverly Ave., Lower Pine St. @ Sacramento, and Needham Ave. @ Wells Ave.; cleaned right of way at south end of Butterfly Ave.; continued pothole repair at various locations in town; replaced (2)light ballasts at City Hall; unplugged sewer at Amtrak Station and began working on creating a master plan and prioritizing sidewalks in need of repairs; minor repairs to vehicle #411; pulled items that will be of continued use to us from vehicle #400 (2007 pickup) and did minor cleaning to interior in preparation for surplus sale; worked on minor electrical problems on #422 (grader); finalized bid paperwork for new truck and hope to have bid requests sent out early next week; submitted CERS annual report on 1/13; reported usage hours to CARB for #421 (backhoe) and submitted ROARS. 

2) City Manager: Reconciled abatement program to ensure non compliant nuisance property owners have liens placed to reimburse for city costs (whether the problem is caused by the homeowner or renter); updated code books using Shasta Lake’s as a template; reconciled planning budget-actual costs vs those paid for via grants; spoke with Community Foundation of Siskiyou County about partnering opportunities; work on Active Transportation Grant Application; court date this week for injunction/restraining order against property owner who has graded under city sidewalks; negotiating with gun range’s attorney to raise rental rates; adopted full service-publishing option for codifying municode; created abatement checklist for pre-court appearances; conversations with two prospective small business owners that want to locate in Dunsmuir; conversations with UP to try to get approvals for Mossbrae drawings; work to enforce avigation easements on properties located on the westside of airport; review of contract for reconstruction of airport runway; working to bring additional vaccine clinics to Dunsmuir; reviewed auditor’s report; agreed to regular meetings with CMs of Mt Shasta and Weed to discuss how to reduce public safety costs; scheduled to do on air interview through Pusher/Siskiyou County Economic Development in support of Siskiyou Strong campaign; 4th quarter reports submitted to CalOES.

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant sampling completed; worked on daily and monthly test result spreadsheets; unplugged slow sewer main on Apple St.; liftstations and manholes checked.

4) Water Dept: Worked with SNL Const. on water meter replacement project-130 meters replaced last week; located and marked approx.. 150 meters for contractor to replace; monthly meter reading was completed; springs were checked daily according to state guidelines.

 5) Finance:  Accounts payable; accounts receivable; utility billing payment processing;  w2's, 1099's, water replacement project, audit finalization

 6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (6) dispatches, (5) EMS, (1) Public Assist; weekly fire department training- all personnel have been instructed to use “Target Solutions” for virtual trainings; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; 20 firefighters received their first COVID vaccination; participated in two fire chief’s meetings, one with Siskiyou Chiefs and the other with Shasta County; gathering information to submit for a regional radio FEMA grant for fire departments in Siskiyou County.

January 11th, 2021

1) Public Works: Rodded and cleaned drains on lower Pine St. @ Sacramento Ave; wrote letter to resident at 4116 Grover St. regarding need to excavate to fix drainage issue; street sweep; removed a dead tree near the Florence Loop overcrossing; garbage removed; pulled snowplow from vehicle 404 and made minor repairs; chimney repairs at City rental completed on 1/6; Fremouw Environmental removed a small amount of HazMat material from City rental property; cleaned drains; worked on bid specifications for a new Public Works pickup and snowplow.

2) City Manager: Working with John Kenny on interpretation of parts of cannabis code; negotiating with Rod and Gun Club on upped increased rent and clause that requires them to return site to original condition should they relocate; work with stakeholders to get backlog of Ordinances codified in Municode; supporting documentation for Active Transportation Grant application; negotiating with County Administrators to enforce avigation easement ordinance in regards to county property owners with overgrown trees impacting airport; worked on cannabis applications; researched history of historic district; CDBG Coronavirus 2 and 3 applications; virtual meeting with CalTrans about STIP funding to fix city streets; ROW vacation for Traveler’s Hotel; attended Chamber of Commerce meeting to talk about economic development; signed NEPA revisions for CDBG applications; the downtown tank project has been officially approved by the State; restraining order/injunction filed against property owner who excavated under city street; code enforcement complaints

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; weekly plant wash down and equipment maintenance completed; sewer backup addressed at 4509 Needham; replaced motor to pump coupling on digester pump; replaced pump control float in leach line wet well; worked on state monthly and annual reports; rodded out sewer main on Needham Ave. from Isgrigg to Wells Ave; cleaned up shop at the plant.

4) Water Dept: Worked with SNL Construction on plan to start water meter replacement-work will start on January 11th; repaired two leaks in a ¾” service line at 6821 Dunsmuir Ave; made three boxes to collect old meters that are being replaced in water project; repaired fire hydrant at Kathrine and Dunsmuir Ave. that was hit by vehicle; checked springs and storage tanks and all is well.

5) Finance:  Accounts payable; accounts receivable; utility billing payment processing; airport hangar inquiries; USDA project (create webpage, coordinate with contractor); bank reconciliation; audit work

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (11) dispatches, (3) EMS, (5) Traffic Accidents, (1) Hazardous Condition, (1) Public Assist, (1) other type call; for the year 2020 the department responded to 576 calls for service; weekly fire department training-all in person training has been postponed. “Target Solutions” is being used for virtual training;  all equipment and apparatus are in good working order;  entered run reports into computer data base; I participated in (2) virtual meetings this week, the Quarterly CSA#3 meeting that I was able to get approval from Siskiyou County to purchase (5) EMS medical bags that are vinyl coated and easily disinfected. Acquired at no cost to the city; the Chief tested positive over the weekend and is on quarantine.

December 28th, 2020

1) Public Works: Meter reads completed on 12/21 and 12/22; picked up damaged decorative signal near Amtrak station12/21; pothole repair and catch-up work 12/23; on call for Christmas Holiday and weekend (4 days); street sweeping completed; install snowplow on truck; checked/serviced truck #422; moved snowplow for #420 and serviced; charged battery on #431, hydraulic repairs on plow #410: delayed report on traffic count for Florence Loop- counter set out between October 9 through October 13-counts to be tallied this week.

2) City Manager: Schedule for Butterfly Bridge Projects as follows:

• UP coordination agreement executed

• CEQA started in December-done likely by May

• Permits due-February 2022

• Planning, Scheduling, and Engineering (PS&E) Mar-Apr 2022

• Completion summer of 2022

FAA Grant and IFE submitted for airport taxiway and aprons; working with John Kenny on interpretation of parts of cannabis code; exploring lot line adjustment for relocation of cannabis business that ran into some unfortunate issues with current business location; assembling materials for an Active Transportation Plan application; pressuring property owners on westside of airport to remove trees from air space; circuit court petition against City dismissed; various code enforcement issues; discussed Hunter fiber for several locations in Dunsmuir; pre-work on water/sewer rate study; reimbursement for total of CARES Act funds drawn down prior to January 1, 2021 deadline; signed utility replacement agreement for percentage of water pipe under the 800’ Bridge deck; working with Municode to codify a list of approved code changes at a discount.

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; aerator gearbox repair to be shipped back Monday 21st; installed new mixer removal crane at headworks; installed required emergency lighting on trucks; helped Public Works on Sacramento and Grover St drainage culvert- dug up and removed rodder tip and skid lodged in culvert; changed oil in our aerobic digester blowers; all liftstation were checked and cleaned.

4) Water Dept: Snow stakes were install on all fire hydrants; installed new wall heater in dog kennel to keep impounded dogs warm.

5) Finance:  Accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; utility payment processing; CA airport grant reimbursement; CDBG micro-enterprise grant app submittal-CDBG verification; municode update work.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (9) dispatches, (5) EMS, (2) Traffic Accidents, (1) Other type fire, (1) other type call; weekly fire department training- all in person training has been postponed. instead all personnel have been instructed to use “Target Solutions” for virtual training; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; the Chief participated in a virtual meeting of the Dunsmuir Fire Protection District. The meeting was the Commissioners monthly to reconcile bills and other district business; last week, the Fire Department personnel are assisting the United States Marine Corp, “Toys for Tots” program, by delivering toys to residents of Dunsmuir.

November 2nd, 2020

1) Public Works:  Finished service on 401; repaired water line; replaced water pump and finished service on sweeper; replaced cab "stop" damper and finished service on 420; assisted with bridge closure on Butterfly Ave. Bridge for test bores on east side of bridge in support of bridge replacement; repainted 40' of curb in front of AT&T building on Shasta Ave.; covered graffiti underneath I5 overcrossing (Tauhaundauli Park); replaced street sign and post at south end of Scherrer Ave.; contacted Northland Cable again about removing utility wires from tree at north end of Shasta Ave- wires to be removed this week; completed pothole repair request from citizen on Snow St. with assist from Water Department; garbage picked up on 10/26 and 29; street sweep 10/30.

2) City Manager: Worked with UP public relations on plans to build Mossbrae Trail-we seem to have strong momentum and the letter writing campaign to UP’s CEO has helped; cover story on Dunsmuir and airport given to Business View Magazine-November publication date; research on local historic preservation; research on County avigation easement and need to compel County residents on westside of airport to trim ttrees extending into Mott air space; completed soil boring work at eastside of Butterfly Bridge; work on Downtown Water Tank Project; worked on proposal for private property owner to purchase city owned parcel-Scherrer Ave resident has agreed to original asking price; finished appraisal of Children’s Park-have an agreement (in principal for purchase of property using Prop 68 money); discussed build pricing for new playground equipment at Children’s Park; code enforcement related issues; discussions with Sedgewick/SCORE about potential claim; contacted CalTrans Aeronautical about compelling County to enforce Avigation Easement at Airport; SCORE Quarterly Board Meeting; spoke with prospective business owner about potential micro-enterprise loan; followed up with FEMA and CalOES on reimbursement of City Planner’s time.

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; worked on monthly reporting to state; plant maintenance completed; all liftstations checked and cleaned.

4) Water Dept: Relocated two services on Surrey St. in preparation for new construction on main replacement; one more service on Surrey St. to relocate this week; had more conversations with property owner on South 1st concerning sewer and water hook ups; repaired a leak on 5800 blk of Dunsmuir Avenue-glue joint failed on 2" service; springs checked; had meeting with Pace Engineering  and SNL Construction concerning water main replacement project as well as additional water services needed for the Travelers Hotel project.

5) Finance:  Account payable; accounts receivable; utility billing; CalOES grant processing; worked on human resources procedures; water main project work; worked on airport engineer RFQ;, sewer revenue investigation work with PACE.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (9) dispatches, (2) Structure fires, (4) EMS, (1) Traffic Accident, (1) Other type fires, (1) Hazardous Condition; weekly fire department training: ground ladders and annual testing  of aerial ladder truck and ground ladders; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order;  entered run reports into computer data base.

October 19, 2020

1) Public Works: - Installed new posts and signs advising of "no parking" north of Shasta Retreat on south-bound side shoulder; cut limbs and brush along guardrail and shoulder north of Shasta Retreat; repaired pavers in front of S.O.; trimmed tree on Prospect Ave. to resolve driver visibility issue; repaired sprinkler head at Hedge Creek; removed dead branch from Oak tree on Upper Soda; replaced toilet at City rental;  confirmed date with Precision Concrete for sidewalk grinding at residence along Dunsmuir Ave. (looks like early to mid-November); repaired curbs at Dunsmuir Ave. @ Pine St.; street sweeping completed on 10/16; arranged port-a-potty pick up at Hedge Creek Falls; sweeper serviced on 10/13 – 14; hauled 20 gallons of waste oil and 11 filters to Black Butte recycling Center; attended SCLT webinar meeting on 10/13; contacted Jeff Schwein about STAGE bus stop shelters/seats to see where we are on the installation list-should have an answer by the end of the month; Also spoke to Jeff Schwein about our Dunsmuir Avenue street rehab project that is scheduled for completion next year; the City will also we will also continue three road rehabilitation projects-we are back in queue for STIP Funding.

2) City Manager: Cal OES quarterly report submitted to the State; work on short-term rental report and recommendations for the City; signed agreement for commercial assessment of land underlying the Children’s Park-to be used as part of a grant application to replace playground equipment and purchase portion of land not owned by the City; meeting with FAA-seeking funding to reconstruct taxiway and apron; signed MOU with County in order to continue engineering support for the Butterfly Bridge Project; work on Downtown Water Tank Project; worked on proposal for private property owner to purchase city owned parcel; phone meeting with state office of historic preservation about further protecting historic buildings; met with UP on next steps regarding Mossbrae Trail construction; sought injunction against private property owner engaging in work on property that will negatively impact drainage from street as well as to other adjacent properties; other city manager duties

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; unloaded sludge drying beds; poured loads on sludge drying beds; excavated 6" main and resolved root problem between Siskiyou Ave and River Ave.; all lift stations and manholes checked in problem areas.

4) Water Dept: More Automatic meter readers installed; springs and pump station checked-in good working order.

5) Finance:  accounts payable; accounts receivable; utility billing; USDA grant funding work; FAA grant funding work for the airport; CARES Act funding provided for library; bank reconciliation.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (9) dispatches, (1) public assist, (5) EMS, (1) Commercial Structure Fire (Automatic Aid to Mount Shasta Fire), (2) Traffic Accidents; weekly fire department training; fire hose maintenance completed; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; submitted quarterly report to the State Fire Marshall’s office; began gathering information and data for a grant submission to the “Community Power Resiliency Allocation to Cities Program”.

October 13, 2020

1) Public Works: Street sweeping completed on 10/9; garbage pickup completed on 10/4; clean brush and debris behind S.O.;  cut grass and trimmed shrubs on S.O; trimmed small trees and removed brush at central Dunsmuir’s northbound off ramp to increase visibility; cleaned island at Florence Loop interchange; worked on plan for sidewalk repairs/grinding at 5969 Dunsmuir Ave.; assisted Precision Concrete on with sidewalk grinding at ball field; completed curb and street painting for this year; painted intersection yellow lines, yellow curbs, and crosswalk on Siskiyou Ave; prepped and painted Florence Loop overcrossing on 10/7;  restriped 200' center line at airport (in front of north hangars); garbage hauled on10/8; mowed lawns on 10/9; cleaned filters on paint sprayer and winterized (put into storage until next year); the goal for this summer was to complete painting all of Dunsmuir Ave., Business District and RR crossings-this was accomplished.

2) City Manager: Butterfly Bridge PE work-draft for Butterfly Bridge complete; Butterfly Bridge site visit this week with Jacobs Engineering and CDFW; worked with FAA on seeking additional no match grants for the taxiway and apron; released solid waste RFP-sent to Burney, Summit, Clemens; completed and sent Emergency Disaster Response Plan for drinking water-sent to Cal Rural Water; bid opening completed for Dunsmuir Water Main Replacement Project-bids came in $1.8m lower than expected so we will be able to expand the scope of our repairs; provided Broadband study to Hunter Communications; executed contract with appraiser for valuation services for non-City owned portion of Children’s Park; ACIP and Cat Ex for future runway projects to be submitted to FAA by end of week; calls with UP regarding Mossbrae Trail project-preliminary plans submitted for review and engineering drawings to be sent this month for review by UP Structural Department; letter to FEMA regarding City’s adoption of LHMP, annex, and general plan amendment-accepted by FEMA; draft PES for Butterfly Bridge project complete-site visit this week with Jacobs Engineering and CDFW; appointed resident inspector for Water Main Replacement project as required by USDA (Jeff Krants, PACE Staff Engineer)

3) Wastewater Dept: Cleaned out sand and rock from six river diffusers in preparation for plant discharge to river; decanted digester; pumped headworks to remove rags and other inorganic material that enters plant; installed new batteries in truck #310; all lift stations and problem area manholes were checked and cleaned;

4) Water Dept: More AMR meters installed; repaired a 3/4" pipe service leak on Elizabeth St.

5) Finance:  Payroll; worked with City auditor; accounts payable, accounts receivable; utility billing

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (20) dispatches, (3) vegetation fires, (1) public assist, (12) EMS, (1) Other type fires, (1) Traffic Accident; completed weekly fire department training; engine and equipment maintenance complete; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; conducted weed abatement inspections;

September 28, 2020

1) Public Works: Meter reads completed on 9/21 and 9/23; street sweeping completed on 9/25; picked up garbage on 9/21 and 9/24; Diversified Electric upgraded 2 of our sodium vapor streetlights- one on Florence Loop and second on Dunsmuir Ave. near Acorn Inn; completed red curb painting from Shasta Retreat south to City Hall; painted over graffiti on caboose; ordered 4 access covers for the bases of our old-fashioned streetlights; cleaned PW shop; received street/drainage rehab list from PACE-two projects on submittal list for STIP funding in 2021

2) City Manager: Butterfly Bridge PE work-structural analysis meetings-borings at base of bridge abutments to start this week; meetings with UP about Mossbrae Trail-received signed preliminary engineering agreement from UP and have submitted plans for review by UP structural engineering department; pulled CARES Act airport funding into GF; restraining order in process for home owner excavating under city streets; public record request fulfillment; worked on RFQ for airport engineering as required by FAA; multiple calls to find assessor for Children’s Park; Traveler’s project-worked on relocation of electrical box as part of vacation of small city owned parcel (between future hotel and Shasta Ave); accepted COPS Grant funding; worked with FAA on submitting grant for apron reconstruction; severed contract with Dyer Engineering-old airport consultant; worked with Parks on train restoration and painting; meeting with Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office regarding various issues.

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant testing completed; unloaded sludge drying beds; reloaded sludge drying beds; cut brush and trimmed tree's on roadway to south Dunsmuir liftstation; manholes and liftstations were checked and cleaned.

4) Water Dept: Monthly meter reading was completed with new software-no glitches; springs checked and all infrastructure is working properly

5) Finance:  FAA Grant work; payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable; utility billing; audit prep work

6) Fire Department: Chief Padilla deployed on fires

August 31, 2020

1) Public Works: Finished meter reads on 8/25; working on sidewalk report - meeting this week to discuss report; street sweeping done on 8/28; continued roadside maintenance and cleaning; Diversified Electric repaired 2 lights on entry way into City Park; serviced paint sprayer; cleaned and repaired stencils; cleaned and mowed Florence Loop "island"; brush removal on southbound side of Frontage Road from Hedge Creek Falls trail head/crosswalk to roughly 800' above to improve visual/sight distance for pedestrians and vehicles;  completed roadway markings with 2 "stops,” 3 crosswalks, and both Scherrer Ave "RR" crossing (warning) markers; picked up city trash as well as roadside trash; mowed lawns on 8/28.

2) City Manager: Work on a draft solid waste rfp for Council review and approval; Geo-Tech meetings for design and construction of Butterfly Bridge;- worked with Ec Dev consultants to complete paperwork for micro-enterprise low/no interest loans and grants for up to $20k; spoke with representative from Senator LaMalfa’s Office Mossbrae Trail-setting up onsite meeting; met with Mike Rodriguez and rep from playground designed/manufacturer about Prop 68 money and cost estimates for replacement of playground equipment; authorized appraiser to determine estimated value of Children’s Park land; received FAA Grant paperwork for disbursement of $3.3m in runway reconstruction-funds received; signed Bond Counsel paperwork as final paperwork to access USDA loans; Acorn Inn issue regarding illegal long-term rentals; work on contract issue related to FAA grant; code enforcement complaint calls; conference call with PACE regarding Shasta and Pine; conference call with CalRural Water regarding CrossConnection Ordinance; completed economic development prospecting work for BusinessView Magazine; signed parity agreement and sent copy to USDA; attended SCORE Board meeting; completed paperwork for Collection System Improvement Project and WWTP Improvement Project-held follow-up meeting with PACE; worked on the Traveler’s regarding potential vacation of small city owned parcel as well as utility easement; on-site meeting regarding watermain repair at Cedar and Shasta; bid opening scheduled for water projects; sent delinquent rent-three day notice to cure letters to two pilots with hangar rentals; dealt with car and home burglary issues with Sherriff’s ofc.

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly plant sampling was completed; groundwater well sampling completed; unloaded and reloaded sludge drying beds; lift stations and pump station checked and cleaned; Worked on monthly report.

 4) Water Dept: Monthly meter reading and re-reads were completed; installed 45' of 6" water main at bottom of Simpson Ave. in Shasta Retreat; worked with two different customers to determine why properties indicated high water consumption; springs were checked and determined to be in good working order.

 5) Finance: USDA loan and grant work, FAA grant, RWAG grant, CDBG grant, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and payment processing, worked on tech glitches for utility billing and at treatment plant; ran utility billing deferred payment schedule requests.

6) Fire Department: For the period the department responded to (18) dispatches, (5) EMS, (3) Other type fires; weekly fire department training; personnel checked all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; the fire department was awarded a grant for wildland fire PPE, with no cost to the city; notified by CAL-Fire that the City was awarded another 50/50 grant to purchase (4) portable radios.

July 17, 2020

1) Public Works: Continued roadside maintenance, pot hole repairs at various locations; street sweeping done on 7/17; took shop and vehicle fire extinguishers to fire hall for annual inspection on 7/17; began painting crosswalk and parking markers in the downtown business district- completed 5 crosswalks and parking markers between Spruce St. and Lower Cedar St on 7/13 thru 7/15; contacted PACE Engineering on 7/15 regarding street projects for future STIP funding-hoping for answer the week of July 20th.

2) City Manager: Work on a draft solid waste rfp for Council review and approval; worked with PP&L to get power to businesses along Pine between Dunsmuir and Shasta; Helped local restaurants with emergency encroachment permits to provide outdoor seating post second closure by Governor; worked with CalFire on an emergency “fuel break” poster to be put up around town; worked with CalTrans on determining which entity will be doing the design of the water delivery system to run along Dunsmuir Ave; meeting to strategize on funding for Mossbrae Trail-working with UP on easement and potential to share costs; conversations with FAA about grant award for runway reconstruction; meeting with Siskiyou Economic Development about a potential EDBG loan for a local business; spoke to Gary Benson about a potential land swap for the Children’s Park; worked with Public Works on several tree removal jobs on city property; issued a cannabis business license and CUP for Element 7; received final survey for paper street adjacent to the Children’s Park

3) Wastewater Dept: Normal plant sampling and monitoring; off loaded and refilled sludge drying beds; sewer line maintenance target areas; biweekly samples sent to Redding. 

4) Water Dept: Weekly coliform sampling complete; continued with new meter swap outs; fixed water leak on Castle Ave; contractor removed temporary asphalt and replaced with permanent on Olive, at the high school and on Florence Loop; worked with PACE Engineering on meter reading plans.

5) Finance: Business license and dog license processing; airport runway notices mailed; accounts payable and accounts receivable; technology changes (new city hall phone greeting); new fiscal year procedures and filings completed; utility billing and payment processing; new water meter project related work; printed and processed physical budget packet.

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (18) dispatches, (1) Other Type Fires, (1) Vegetation fire, (14) EMS, (2) Public Assists; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; conducted (2) weed abatement inspections on vacant lots

Todd Juhasz

City Manager

Dunsmuir, CA

530 235-4822

August 25th, 2020

1) Public Works: Continued roadside maintenance on: Willow St., River Ave., Siskiyou Ave., Castle Ave; cleaned sidewalks on: Siskiyou Ave. and Dunsmuir Ave: meter reads completed on 8/20; attended pre-construction meeting at Cedar @ Shasta 8/19; street sweeping completed on 8/21; put urn in at cemetery; installed computer hook up for desk at Public Works; continued painting crosswalks and stops around town (completed 10 crosswalks (3 with stops) and 5 "stops" on 8/17 through 8/19; cleaned around school bus stops; picked up trash on 8/20; ordered pedestrian "warning" (reduce speed and crosswalk ahead) signs for the south bound side near Hedge Creek Falls Trail for pedestrian traffic- these will supplement existing sign north of crosswalk; Still have not heard back from Able Tree Service concerning work project at north end of Shasta Ave.-moving forward and select from the 2 bids that have been submitted.

2) City Manager: Work on a draft solid waste rfp for Council review and approval; held kick-off meeting for Design and Construction of Butterfly Bridge-tracking down past easement documents that may allow work on UP tracks; worked with Ec Dev consultants to complete paperwork for micro-enterprise low/no interest loans and grants for up to $20k; meeting on Shasta Ave regarding water main replacement with PACE, Water Department and Public Works; called Senator La Malfa’s Office regarding putting pressure on UP for favorable lease rates for Mossbrae Trail; spoke to propoert owner of a portion of Children’s Park regarding possible purchase of underlying land using Prop 68 money-looking for an appraiser; spoke to supplier of playground equipment and have on-site meeting later this week regarding the potential replacement of equipment using Prop 68 funds; worked with Public Works on several tree removal jobs on city property; signed FAA Grant paperwork for disbursement of $3.2m in runway reconstruction funds and held virtual meeting with contractors; worked on tree cutting issue on  westside of airport with John Kenny and County CAO Angela Davis; code enforcement complaint calls; conference call with USDA regarding remaining items for issuance of loans and grant money for water projects; sent prospecting letters to local businesses that may have interest in advertising in BusinessView feature article on Dunsmuir

3) Wastewater Dept: Daily and weekly testing completed; weekly plant wash down and equipment maintenance completed; repaired vacuum hose on #2 chlorinator; ordered new fitting for chlorinators; decanted digester twice this week to spread out the load on the plant; measured water depth on all groundwater wells in preparation for sampling on Monday; lift stations were checked and cleaned.

4) Water Dept: Meter reading was done this week and finished on Monday; dug up intersection of Shasta Ave. and Cedar St. to inspect condition of culverts in preparation of installing a new water pipe- current pipe is badly rusted; held meeting with Pace Eng, Public Works and Water Dept. to discuss replacement of drainage piping; repaired two service leaks at 4100 Vernie St. and at 4212 Willow St.

Springs these were checked and look fine;

5) Finance: On vacation

6) Fire Department: For the period, the department responded to (12) dispatches, (1) Public Assist, (10) EMS, (1) Other type fire; no fire department training was conducted this week, due to short staffing and commitment to fire support in Siskiyou County- currently we have one engine staffed and leased to CAL-Fire for initial attack response; all equipment and apparatus are in good working order; entered run reports into computer data base; attended the monthly Dunsmuir Fire Protection District Meeting; met with Kevin Allard IT Services to allow access with my personal computer to the city server- this will allow me to work from my home during Pandemic

July 31, 2020

1) Public Works: Drainage repairs on Surrey St; filed herbicide usage report with Siskiyou County on 7/31; attended asbestos online refresher course 7/30; continued roadside vegetation management; continued line striping and crosswalks on 7/27 and 7/28; attended online SCLTC meeting on 7/28; requested bids for possible tree management project on Shasta Ave; ordered two new garbage cans on7/30,-one for near Dollar General and for Hedge Creek Falls parking lot; painted over graffiti at Tauhindauli Park; cleaned up/cut weeds at Florence Loop freeway on ramp.

2) City Manager: Work on a draft solid waste rfp for Council review and approval; worked with PP&L to get power to businesses along Pine between Dunsmuir and Shasta; Helped local restaurants with to develop parklet concept for outdoor seating locations; met with owner of Children’s Park to discuss a possible swap for an as yet unidentified city owned parcel or an outright purchase using park grant funds; conversations with FAA about grant award for runway reconstruction; work on issuing an electrical permit for Sweetwater Station; spoke with County CAO about tree trimming along westside of airport as required by FAA; meeting with other cities of Siskiyou County about terms of expending IRWM grant funds; Airport Committee meeting; official announcement of FAA grants-interviews regarding awards; waterline design meeting with CalTrans and PACE about water transmission on the underside of 800’ Bridge; working with CA Finance department regarding reimbursement of extraordinary costs associated with Covid response; submitted LEAP Grant application; ongoing issues with owner of Just-In-Time; attended Dunsmuir Community Cares Team meeting; attended state Covid response meeting with Governor and city managers; reviewed check valve replacement quotes for several residences; worked with Traveler’s project folks regarding power vault location; closed airport for CalFire/USFS wildfire helicopter staging; conference call with CalTrans and Jacobs Engineering about Butterfly Bridge project; call with Senator Harris’s office; fielded complaint calls; looking at traffic pattern change for Wood Street.

3) Wastewater Dept: All daily testing completed; weekly samples collected and taken to Basic Lab in Redding; seeking quotes to have sewer lateral check valves installed at four houses in the 4200 block of Siskiyou Ave; all liftstations were checked and cleaned.

4) Water Dept All water meters were read for this month; worked on water main connections at bottom of Simpson Ave.

5) Finance: payroll, account payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, email billing attempts, tech set-up, FAA grant set-up, CDBG grant work, cannabis tax background information collection, solid waste data collection to be included in the draft RFP, finance committee reports.

6) Fire Department: On-site fighting the Badger and Miner’s fires

Todd Juhasz

City Manager

Dunsmuir, CA

530 235-4822