MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 3, 2023 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Penny Velador called the meeting to order at 5:33PM. Mayor Pro Tem, Tom Cordonier and Council Member, Julia Pena Larsen were present. Council Members Bryan Hendricks and Teresa Williams were absent. Also present were City Clerk, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, Tony Ross; Assistant Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; Finance Director, Will Sargent; City Hall Administrator, Jenny Coelho; City Administrative Clerk, Heidi Cureton and Director of Public Works, Jose Perez. City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe was present via conference call.
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 20, 2022, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to approve the minutes of December 20, 2022. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-01)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-02)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Former Tulelake Mayor, Henry Ebinger, made a comment regarding the interview selection for the Chief of Police position and stated that Tom was chosen from a highly regarded group of applicants, and he was excited to have him working in Tulelake. He also thanked Chief Tony Ross for his years of service to the City of Tulelake. Numerous Officers from across Oregon, friends and family members were at the Council meeting to offer well wishes to Tom.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW CHIEF OF POLICE, TOM HOY
This item was moved down to give people time to arrive.
APPROVAL OF RETIRED OFFICER TONY ROSS TO BE APPOINTED AS A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER AND AS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3301 TO PERFORM PEACE OFFICER RETIRED ANNUITANT WORK TO FILL A CRITICALLY NEEDED POSITION SOONER THAN 180 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY CHIEF HOY This item was put on hold until after the new Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, could be sworn in.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 22-103 ADDING CHAPTER 15.10, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, AND CHAPTER 15.12, HEARING AND APPEALS, TO TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE TULELAKE
MUNICIPAL CODE
City Clerk, Aissa Martinez, read the title of Ordinance 22-103. Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval of Ordinance 22-103 adding Chapter 15.10, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and Chapter 15.12, Hearing and Appeals, to Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Tulelake Municipal Code. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-03) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 23-01, ADOPTING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS EXPEDITED
PERMITTING PROCESS CHECKLIST
Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval of Resolution 23-01. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-04) APPROVAL OF NEW BUSINESS LICENSE FOR LV TAXES & SERVICES, TO POSSIBLY BE LOCATED AT 561
MODOC AVENUE, TULELAKE, CA
Mayor Velador made a motion to approve issuing a business license to new Tulelake Business Owner, Laura Villanueva, in the business name LV Taxes & Services for services in taxes, payroll, accounting, fax, copies, and paperwork, located at 561 Modoc Avenue, Tulelake. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion.
All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-05)
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW CHIEF OF POLICE, TOM HOY
City Clerk, Aissa Martinez gave the Oath of Office to Chief of Police, Tom Hoy. Following the Oath of Office, a small Pinning Ceremony took place for Chief Hoy, where Tony Ross presented him with his badge and had him read and then sign the California Code of Ethics. Chief Hoy invited everyone to come celebrate with him at Mike & Wanda's after the meeting.
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APPROVAL OF RETIRED OFFICER TONY ROSS TO BE APPOINTED AS A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER AND AS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3301 TO PERFORM PEACE OFFICER RETIRED ANNUITANT WORK TO FILL A CRITICALLY NEEDED POSITION SOONER THAN 180 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY CHIEF HOY Mayor Velador made a motion to employ retired Officer Tony Ross as a Retired Annuitant. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-06)
UPDATE AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BIDS ON THE THEATER WALL The City Hall Administrator informed Council that the City Building Inspector and City Engineer are meeting on January 4, 2023, to look at the theater wall in greater detail before any bids are made and asked Council to table this item until they could report back their findings. Mayor Velador made a motion to table the possible approval of bids on the Theater wall until they received more information from the Building Inspector and Engineer. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES:
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy stated that the Tahoe has been converted into a K-9 vehicle.
City Hall Administrator: Jenny Coelho let the Council know that the City Planner, Rico Tinsman, gave them a nice compliment saying how great they work together.
Director of Public Works: No updates.
Finance Director: Will Sargent announced that W2's and 1099's will be sent out by the end of the month.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:11PM. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 23-08) taulette baladen
Paulette Velador, Mayor
Attest:
Duss Martin
Aissa Martinez, City ClerkS
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