The City Council has decided to extend the deadline for applying for Community Promotions Funding to May 25th. Community Promotions page.
Notice regarding Ordinance 564 Hazardous Vegetation
Dear citizens,
Dunsmuir City Council recently passed a Hazardous Vegetation and Combustible Material Abatement Ordinance. In section 8.05.030 it states:
“Upon receipt of a notice of violation and order to abate, it shall be the duty of every owner, occupant, and person in control of any improved or unimproved parcel of land or interest therein, which is located in the City Limits of the City of Dunsmuir as that territory is determined and classified by the City Council to abate there from, and from all parcels, roadways and parkways, except for those roads maintained by the City or county, all combustible material and hazardous vegetation, that constitutes a fire hazard which may endanger or damage neighboring property pursuant to the requirements of the notice of violation and order to abate received. The removal of vegetation pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed that set forth in the notice of violation and order to abate. The notice of violation and order to abate and any clearance shall conform to guidelines issued by the City fire chief, and which the fire chief may amend periodically.”
If you need additional information, please see the ordinance at the following link:
Notice regarding Ordinance 565 - Distressed Property
Dear citizens,
Dunsmuir City Council recently passed an ordinance titled: “Abandoned and Distressed Real Property.” It requires the following:
A. The owner of any abandoned or distressed building, structure, or other real property as defined herein shall within sixty (60) days after the building, structure, or other real property becomes abandoned or distressed or within thirty (30) days after assuming ownership of such abandoned or distressed property, whichever is later, file a registration statement for each such property with the city clerk on forms provided by the city clerk for such purpose. The registration shall remain valid for one year from the date of registration. The owner shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building, structure, or other real property remains abandoned or distressed and shall pay a registration or renewal fee as prescribed in this chapter for each abandoned or distressed property registered.
B. The owner shall notify the city clerk within thirty (30) days of any change in the registration information by filing an amended registration statement on a form provided by the city clerk for such purposes.
C. The registration statement shall be deemed proof of the statements therein in any administrative enforcement proceeding or court proceeding instituted by the city against the owner(s) of the building.
9.14.040 - Registration statement requirements.
A. The registration statement shall include the name, street address, and telephone number of a natural person eighteen years of age or older, designated by the owner(s) as the authorized agent for receiving notices of code violations and for receiving process, in any court proceeding or administrative enforcement proceeding, on behalf of such owner(s) in connection with the enforcement of any applicable code or of this chapter. This person must maintain an office in the state of California or reside within the state of California.
B. The registration statement shall also include the name of the person responsible for maintaining and securing the property so that it is not accessible, if different from the person identified in subsection (A) above. C. The registration statement shall also include the name, address, and telephone number of the agent authorized to rent the property or the name, address, and telephone number of the listing real estate agent who is authorized to list the property.
9.14.070 - Fee schedule. The initial registration fee for each abandoned or distressed property shall be five hundred (500) dollars, but may be reduced to one hundred (100) dollars if the city clerk receives acceptable evidence that the property has been listed for sale or rent at a reasonable price with a licensed real estate agent authorized to sell or lease the property. The fee for the first and every subsequent renewal is five hundred (500) dollars. The city clerk may waive the fee entirely with acceptable evidence that (1) the property is being utilized for a community benefit, or (2) a building permit has been issued for improvements/repairs that exceed 50 percent of the property value and said improvements/repairs are actively being pursued to the satisfaction of the building official.
If you need additional information, please see the ordinance at the following link or please call city hall
Planning Commissioner Vacancy
The Planning Commission has a current vacancy. Interested people can send a letter to the City Manager along with the application. You can drop it in the drop box by the city hall front door, or mail it to city hall; 5915 Dunsmuir Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025.
Siskiyou County Green Waste Days
Governor issues six indicators that will need to be met before modifying the stay at home order
California’s six indicators for modifying the stay-at-home order are:
The ability to monitor and protect our communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed;
The ability to prevent infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19;
The ability of the hospital and health systems to handle surges;
The ability to develop therapeutics to meet the demand;
The ability for businesses, schools, and child care facilities to support physical distancing; and
The ability to determine when to reinstitute certain measures, such as the stay-at-home orders, if necessary.
Important website from the State of California regarding resources during Covid-19
This site has an excel spreadsheet highlighting resources for small businesses.
Covid-19 List of City/State/Federal responses
COVID-19 Small Business Resources
Information from Siskiyou Economic Development Council
Virtual City Council Meeting this Thursday
Because of COVID-19 and the order from Governor Newsom to shelter in place, the City Council meeting will be held virtually. It will be held using a meeting service called Zoom. You can use a phone or an internet enabled device (computer, laptop, tablet, etc.) to participate in the meeting. Siskiyou Media Council is working hard to provide the meeting on their channels.
If using a phone; dial 1 (669) 900-6833. Then follow the prompts. The meeting id is 992 197 727
If using an internet enabled device (computer, laptop, tablet, etc.), the web address is: https://zoom.us/j/992197727; Navigate to that web address and then follow the prompts from Zoom (download and run). Visit the Zoom support page for more information.
As always, there is an option to submit a public comment in writing which will be read during the public comment section. We ask that you drop the comment in the drop box by the front door to city hall by 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 1st.
Note regarding microphones - microphones will be muted except during the public comment sections of the agenda. There will be a time for you to speak should you wish to speak.
Note regarding video - here is a humorous and informative video regarding video conferencing best practices.
Support local business
Here is a blog post from Discover Siskiyou regarding how we can help support local businesses during COVID-19 precautions:
A list of Siskiyou Businesses who are continuing to serve the community
An excerpt of the article is below (Dunsmuir businesses that are open during this time). If you are a local Dunsmuir business and wish to be included in this post, please email bmichaelsen@ci.dunsmuir.ca.us.
DUNSMUIR PIZZA FACTORY | DUNSMUIR
Delivery, curbside, and carryout. Free small breadsticks with purchase of XL pizza through end of March.
(530) 235-4849
THE DOUGH HOOK | DUNSMUIR
Call for hours and curbside delivery. Baked goods are available Mount Shasta Supermarket, Berryvale, and to Dunsmuir Supermarket.
(530) 500-2160
DUNSMUIR BREWERY | DUNSMUIR
Closed for food but call for growler refills or beer cans availability
(530) 235-1900
DUNSMUIR SUPERMARKET | DUNSMUIR
Home delivery for seniors 65 & Older and curbside grocery pickup. Delivery is free, $30 minimum order.
(530) 235-4266
Public Works Notice - Street Crack Fill projects in April
The City of Dunsmuir Public Works Department will be performing several street maintenance projects during the month of April. The work is projected to start on April 6, 2020 and will continue through May 1, 2020. The start date is subject to change as we learn more about the impacts of the Covid 19. Virus.
The current list of streets to be fixed includes:
Branstetter St. between Dunsmuir Ave. and Sacramento Ave.
Sacramento Ave. from Branstetter St. north to the Sacramento Ave. @ Dunsmuir Ave. intersection
Florence Loop
All of these streets will be subject to temporary parking restrictions. In addition, lane closures, temporary detours and street closures may occur until the projects are complete. The City of Dunsmuir Public Works Department will give 48 hour advance notice to the public in the areas where work is scheduled to begin. The City of Dunsmuir apologizes in advance for any inconvenience may cause.
Thank you,
Questions, please contact
City of Dunsmuir
Public Works Department
530 235 4437
DPAC march newsletter
Check out the Disaster Planning Action Committee’s March newsletter
City Hall Closed to the Public
Dunsmuir City Hall will be closed to the public. Essential city functions will continue and City Hall will be staffed. The contact number for city hall is (530) 235-4822. Please call staff with any questions or concerns.
UTILITY PAYMENTS
Utility payments have always and will continue to be accepted and processed in the drop box located next to the front door of city hall. In addition, staff is working toward suspending the $3 service fee associated with online payments. Plus, staff can accept credit card payments over the phone during this time. To reiterate, ways to pay your utility bill will be as follows;
drop box located next to front door
online (with $3 fee to be waived)
credit/debit card over the phone (530) 235-4822
COVID19
Please click the button for information regarding COVID19 and continue checking back for more information as the situation evolves.
Notice to Bid - Airport Hangar Roof Repair
Notice regarding project by Public Works
Visioning survey
The City would like to hear from you! Please click the button below and send us your responses to the Visioning Survey.
*INFORMATIONAL NOTICE* Holiday Garbage Pickup
The ONLY change regarding garbage pickup during the holidays will be as follows;
Garbage pickup scheduled for December 25th will be picked up on December 24th.
Garbage pickup scheduled for January 1st will be picked up on December 31st.