MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 03, 2024 - 5:30 PM
Before the meeting was called to order, Mayor Cordonier added a Closed Session to the agenda.
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:31PM. Council Members Henry Ebinger, Teresa Williams and Julia Pena Larsen were present. Also in attendance were City Clerk, Aissa Martinez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; Chief Resilience Officer, Jose Fiscal; City Hall Administrator, Jenny Coelho; Police Officer, Jorge Ruiz and Assistant City Admin, Cecilia Alvarado. Those absent were Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks; City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; Finance Director, Will Sargent; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez; and Police Officer, Brant Mauk.
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2024, SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve the August 26, 2024, special meeting minutes. Council Member Pena Larsen seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-163)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENTS OF BILLS
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. Motion 24-164)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
PROPOSAL ON SOLAR MUNICIPAL ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Brandy Charlan and Maranda Thompson gave a quick presentation on solar municipal energy independence. Discussion only. No action taken.
APPROVAL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CHAPTER 6.08.020 POSSESSION, DATED AUGUST 6, 2001, AN AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL ORDINANCE 113 2, 1980
Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval to amend Title 6, Chapter 6.08.020 Possession, dated August 6, 2001, an amendment to original Ordinance 133 2, 1980 to add 6.08.011, stating that City of Tulelake allows possession of up to four chickens/hens to be kept on residential real property/lot, and
6.08.012, stating no person or persons shall own, possess, maintain, or have custody of a rooster or roosters on any lot, building, structure, property, or premises within the City of Tulelake. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-165) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING TWO CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS IN LIEU OF AN ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to table this item until further information is investigated on write-ins being on the ballot. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-166)
APPROVAL OF BUSINESS LICENSE FOR JOANN MCLAIN
Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of business license for Joann McLain. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-167) CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE (§ 54957) CHIEF RESILIENCY
OFFICER
Council went into Closed Session at 6:26PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council returned from Closed Session at 7:20PM. A motion was made and seconded to accept Jose iscal's resignation, as Chief Resiliency Officer, as of December 1, 2024 All votes were aye. Motion arried. (Motion 24-168
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DIRECTOR
Council went into Closed Session at 7:22PM.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council returned from Closed Session at 7:58PM. No action was taken.
CLOSED SESSION: RE APN #'s 050-021-100-000 and 050-021-110-000, (§ 54956.8), REAL ESTATE Council went into Closed Session at 7:59PM.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Left early.
Chief Resilience Officer: Left early.
City Hall Administrator: Jenny Coelho commented that volunteers are needed to work the booth at the fair. She also commented that she is attending the North state Jobs Meeting tomorrow.
Director of Public Works: Absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:18PM. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 24-170) DonGordonur
Aissa Martinez, City Clerk
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