MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 2024 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Penny Velador called the meeting to order at 5:32PM. Mayor Pro Tem Tom Cordonier and Council Members Teresa Williams, Bryan Hendricks and Julia Pena Larsen were present. Also in attendance were City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; City Clerk, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; City Hall Administrator, Jenny Coelho and Director of Public Works, Jose Perez. Those absent were Finance Director, Will Sargent; Chief Resilience Officer, Jose Fiscal; Police Officer, Brant Mauk and Assistant City Admin, Jazlyn Chavolla.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 06, 2024, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to approve the February 06, 2024, regular meeting minutes. Council Member Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-23)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS OF BILLS
Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to approve paying the bills presented.
Council Member Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-24)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
BRIEF PRESENTATION ON CURRENT COMMISSION PROJECTS INCLUDING A NEW
REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Executive Director, SCLTC, Melissa Cummins gave a brief power point presentation on current commission projects including a new regional active transportation plan.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO DECREASE WATER BILL DUE TO WATER LEAK AT 356 1ST ST #A, APN: 050-052-080-000
Laura Garcia asked Council if they could give permission to decrease her father's water bill due to a leak. She commented that they weren't aware of the leak until Public Works Director, Jose Perez, called and let them know after they read the water meter.
Mayor Velador made a motion to decrease the water bill at 356 1st Street #A, APN:
050-052-080-000 by $100.00. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motin carried. (Motion 24-25)
APPROVAL OF THE PLANNED MAINTENANCE RENEWAL FOR $1,123.00 PER YEAR WITH
METAL MASTERS
Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval of the planned maintenance renewal for $1,123.00 per year with Metal Masters. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. Motion 24-26
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT NEW BUSINESS LICENSE FOR VICKTORIA HUFF City Clerk, Aissa Martinez, commented that Vicktoria Huff would like to start a business named Real Fantasy Designs, selling handmade glass, jewelry and crafts. Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval to accept new business license for Vicktoria Huff. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-27)
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APPROVAL TO PURCHASE BULK AMOUNTS OF TRAINING AMMO FOR $3,000 Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, commented that he wants to raise the amount that he would like to purchase for training ammo to $5,200.00. Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval to purchase bulk amounts of training ammo for $5,200.00. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-28)
CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT/DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL, GOV'T CODE §54957
Council went into closed session at 6:32PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council returned from closed session at 7:43PM. No action was taken.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy commented that he would like to start a K-9 program in the City. He also commented that Officer Ruiz's background check is complete.
Chief Resilience Officer: Absent.
City Hall Administrator: Jenny Coelho commented that Cal-Ore telephone will be raising their rates. She also commented that there will be training next week at 9:30am with John Balestrini. She commented that the Casino Night fundraiser will be next Saturday at the fairgrounds and needed to know who is going. She will be in and out next week for her husband's knee surgery.
Director of Public Works: No comments.
Finance Director: Absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:07PM. Council Member Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-29)
Paulate Velado
Paulette Velador, Mayor
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