1 City of Isleton
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2025 06:30 PM
101 2nd Street, Isleton, CA 95641
https://cityofisleton.com/
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Iva Walton.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Iva Walton, Vice-Mayor David Kent, Councilmember Pamela Bulahan, Councilmember Dean Dockery, Councilmember Aleida Suarez Staff Present: Jon Kennedy, Adam Cox, Jessica Bigby, Nate Anderson
2. Public Comments
Several residents commented on past meetings, agendas, posting of agendas, emailing notification of agendas, and past council being involved in approving loans.
3. Approve Minutes for the January 21, 2025 Special Meeting Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Councilmember Pamela Bulahan seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
4. Debt and Bankruptcy Filing Update
Co-Interim City Manager Mr. Cox briefed the priorities being uncovered by the Financial Dept, prioritizing the immediate payments, the slowly improving. Management team agrees at this point that filing of bankruptcy may not an immediate need.
5. Budget Review
Miss Bigby briefed council on the importance of transparency and making the priority payments to outstanding bills. The finance dept is keeping up on incoming and outgoing cash flow, assessing the recent cuts and continuing to make needed budget cuts where needed. A loose budget could be available by March 2025, which is needed to be in compliance with SCORE..
6. Insurance Update: Small Cities Organized Risk Effort (SCORE) Management team met with SCORE in Anderson, and the City was granted an extension of time with the agreement to continue the $15K payments (3 needed) to get to the $45K required 2 in previous agreements. An updated city budget will be required to present to the SCORE Board in March.
7. City Fire Services Update
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy updated the personnel layoffs,, which has not affected the service to the community, staffing is being made with the volunteers. No calls for service have been missed, no mutual aid has been requested to cover calls, possibility in the future an agreement between neighboring agencies may be looked into.
Volunteer Lt Mimiaga spoke on behalf of the Fire Department, expressed the importance of the Fire department and that the citizens of Isleton will continue to be provided professional services.
Fire Chief Merkins expressed that at no time has the Fire department been without staffing, all calls for service have been responded to in a timely manner. Isleton Fire will continue to provide fire services to the city and welcomes additional volunteers. Chief Merkins stated that if needed, requests for assistance from neighboring agencies will be made to ensure the safety and needs of the residents of Isleton.
8. Adopt Resolution 01-25 Declaring Fire Apparatus as Surplus Property Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported that the newest purchased fire engine (E393) has approximately $300K owed on it and the City has missed the last payment of $46k. This motion is being requested to set this equipment as surplus to pay it off and reduce one of the city's ongoing debts.
Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
9. Adopt Resolution 02-25 Declaring Fire Apparatus as Surplus Property Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported that the "command vehicle" (9300) was purchased and never placed into service. This vehicle has approximately 6,500 miles on it.
Council Member Suarez questioned where the funding came from for the vehicle.
Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
10. Designate Signer for USDA-RD
Co-Interim Manager Cox requested to be added as a signer for the grant process 3 Mayor Iva Walton motioned to approve. Councilmember Dean Dockery seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
11. Ratify Agreement with Streamline
Co-Interim City Manager Kennedy reported to council that the city was granted funds through a CA Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) grant and has contracted with Streamline to build a new website for the city.
Vice-Mayor David Kent motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Dean Dockery Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez
12. Public Works Report
Co-Interim City Manager provided Public Works Staff report, reporting vandalism to lights and chains at Wilson Park. All damages were repaired. Council Members inquired if this was reported to Sacramento County Sheriff, the request to have this report made will be passed onto Public Works Supervisor.
13. Closed Session
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
This item was pulled and not needed.
14. Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:22 PM by Mayor Walton
4 Resolution # 01-25
Resolution # 01-25 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ISLETON DECLARING A TYPE 1
FIRE ENGINE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSITION
WHEREAS,
the City of Isleton owns a 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial Type 1 Pumper, "Engine 393" that has been in service with the City’s Fire Department; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Isleton owns a 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial Type 1 Pumper, "Engine 393", which was acquired through a financed purchase; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Isleton currently has an outstanding loan balance of approximately $306,000 on the fire engine, with a past-due payment of approximately $46,000; and
WHEREAS,
the City is unable to meet the financial obligations associated with this loan due to ongoing fiscal constraints; and
WHEREAS,
retaining the fire engine under these circumstances poses a financial burden on the City and is not a fiscally responsible option given the current budget crisis; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Isleton must take immediate action to address its financial challenges and ensure that remaining essential services can continue without unnecessary debt obligations; and
WHEREAS,
in accordance with applicable laws and policies, the City may dispose of surplus property through a sale, transfer, or auction, prioritizing potential sales to other public agencies when feasible;
5 Resolution # 01-25 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial Type 1 Pumper, "Engine 393" is hereby declared surplus property due to financial necessity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to pursue the sale or transfer of the fire engine to another public agency as a first option, or to a private entity or wholesaler if necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is further authorized to negotiate terms for the sale and ensure proceeds are used to satisfy outstanding financial obligations related to the fire engine loan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Council reserves the right to reject any offers or withdraw the sale if needed based on financial considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute all necessary documents to complete the sale or transfer.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 2025 by the following vote:
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
6 Resolution # 01-25 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF ISLETON, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA on this 11th day of February, 2025 VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
ATTEST MAYOR, Iva Walton
______________________________________ _______________________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
7 Resolution # 02-25
Resolution # 02-25 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ISLETON DECLARING A CHIEF
DUTY OFFICER VEHICLE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS
AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSITION
WHEREAS,
the City of Isleton owns a Chief Duty Officer Pickup a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 VIN:1GCUDEE81PZ292247 "9300" which was purchased for $59,560 plus taxes and associated fees: and
WHEREAS,
due to the City’s current financial crisis, retaining this vehicle is not fiscally responsible given the need to allocate funds to higher-priority essential services; and
WHEREAS,
the City has determined that this vehicle is not essential to maintaining emergency response capabilities under the current circumstances; and
WHEREAS,
in order to ensure the financial stability of the City, the sale of this surplus vehicle is necessary to generate needed revenue to support remaining municipal operations; and
WHEREAS,
the City may dispose of surplus property through a sale, transfer, or auction, prioritizing sales to other public agencies when feasible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The Chief Duty Officer Pickup a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 VIN:1GCUDEE81PZ292247"9300" is hereby declared surplus property due to financial necessity
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to pursue the sale or transfer of the vehicle to another public agency as a first option, or to a private entity or wholesaler if necessary. 8 Resolution # 02-25 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is further authorized to negotiate terms for the sale and ensure proceeds are used to support the City's financial obligations and essential services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Council reserves the right to reject any offers or withdraw the sale if needed based on financial considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute all necessary documents to complete the sale or transfer.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 2025 by the following vote:
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Abstained Councilmember Dean Dockery
9 Resolution # 02-25 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the CITY COUNCIL of THE CITY OF ISLETON, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA on this 11th day of February, 2025 VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
ATTEST MAYOR, Iva Walton
______________________________________ _______________________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK