MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 06, 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 the City Clerk, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, conference call. Those absent were City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; Police Officer, Brant Mauk and Assistant City Admin, Jazlyn Chavolla.
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2024, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Member Williams made a motion to approve the January 16, 2024, regular meeting minutes. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. Four votes were aye with Mayor Velador abstaining. Motion carried. (Motion 24-12)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS OF BILLS
Mayor Velador made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-13)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Angelina Cook who is running for Siskiyou County District 1 Supervisor introduced herself and wanted to invite everyone to her Q&A meeting on Thursday, February 8th, starting at 5:00PM at Tulelake City Hall.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO RAISE THE HOURLY WAGE FOR RESERVE
OFFICER, TONY ROSS
Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, commented that the police officers will be gone a lot for the next couple of months with trainings, so he will need Reserve Officer, Tony Ross to work more hours. Mayor Velador made a motion to raise the hourly wage to $28.00 per hour effective January 28, 2024, for Reserve Officer, Tony Ross. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-14)
APPROVAL TO SEND OFFICER MAUK TO K-9 SCHOOL IN MEDFORD, OR WITH THE COST BEING $6,500.00
Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, commented that he is a huge supporter of having K-9's for the police officers. He commented that there will be K-9 training in Medford for 6 weeks for $6,500.00. He stated that Brant will be staying in his RV during the week and will be traveling back on the weekends. Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval to send Officer Mauk to K-9 school in Medford, OR with the cost being $6,500.00. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-15)
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THE CITY OF TULELAKE POSSIBLY BEING THE HOLDER OF THE PSA 2 GRANT, IF
AWARDED
Margie Cordonier commented that there was a senior citizen meeting held in the Council chambers last week. She commented that after June 30th TEACH will no longer have the senior meals program. Council Member Williams commented that the City could possibly write the grant with the deadline being March 15th to keep the program, mostly for the seniors who cannot leave their houses. Council Member Williams made a motion for the City to be the holder of the PSA 2 grant to continue services for senior citizens. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye.
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Motion carried. (Motion 24-16)
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS POSSIBLY BEING THE NEW MEETING ROOM FOR THE
SENIORS
Council Member Williams commented that the Council chambers could possibly be used once a month for bingo night for anyone in the community that would like to join.
Mayor Velador made a motion for the Council chambers to be the new meeting room for the seniors if available. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-17)
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-01 FOR AUTHORIZATION OF A
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR A FINANCING AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE WATER SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION STUDY Mayor Velador made a motion for the approval of Resolution No. 24-01 for authorization of a financial assistance application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of the City of Tulelake Water System Consolidation Study. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion.
All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-18)
DISCUSSION ON ACCEPTING BID ON CITY PROPERTY, APN: 050-201-010-000, 800 G STREET
This is a bid for cleanup of the property. Mayor Velador made a motion to table this item until more information could be gathered. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-19)
DISCUSSION WHETHER TO PURCHASE A TABLE FOR THE TULELAKE BUTTE-VALLEY FAIR FRIENDS FUNDRAISER ON MARCH 02, 2024
City Hall Administrator, Jenny Coelho, commented that the cost for a table of 8 is $300.00. Mayor Velador made a motion to purchase a table for the Tulelake Butte-Valley Fair Friends Fundraiser on March 02, 2024. Council Member Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-20) CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, GOV'T. CODE 54957. TITLE: CHIEF
RESILIENCE OFFICER
Council went into closed session at 6:41PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council came back from closed session at 7:38PM. A motion was made and seconded to have Jose Fiscal be put back on Public Safety CaPERS. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-21)
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: No comments.
Chief Resilience Officer: No comments.
City Hall Administrator: No comments.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that Well #2 is 2,653 feet deep and Well #1 could possibly be the same.
Finance Director: No comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Velador made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51PM. Mayor Pro Tem Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried:
aulette Veladen
Paulette Velador, Mayor
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