MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 05, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks and Council Members Henry Ebinger and Margie Cordonier were present. Also in attendance were Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; City Clerk, Casey Joiner; City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez; Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez and City Staff, Anna Perez. Council Member -
Teresa Williams and City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe were absent.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 15, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Member Cordonier made a motion for the approval of the July 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-142)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-143)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
PRESENTATION BY WEIST LAW FIRM REGARDING PROP 218 PROCESS, CALPERS UNFUNDED LIABILITY AND
GRANT LOAN BRIDGE FUNDING
Cameron Weist gave a short presentation about the services that Weist Law Firm can provide for the City of Tulelake in regards to Prop 218, CalPers, Unfunded Liability and Grant Loan Bridge Funding. It was decided to ask for a proposal from Weist Law Firm. Discussion only. No action taken.
REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES DROUGHT RELIEF PROGRAM GRANT Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve the bid for Small Communities Drought Relief Program grant to Shasta Services, Inc and to divide it into three projects. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-144)
DISCUSSION ABOUT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTAINING THE PROPERTY AT 571 MAIN STREET Discussion only. No action taken.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A STREET STRIPER TO STRIPE THE CROSS WALKS IN THE CITY Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve the purchase of a street striper. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-145)
UPDATE ON NUISANCE ABATEMENT IN THE CITY
Discussion only. No action taken.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-10 ADOPTING THE SISKIYOU COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION AS THE OFFICIAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-10 adopting the Siskiyou County Hazard Mitigation as the official Hazard Mitigation Plan of the City of Tulelake. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-146)
REAPPOINT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE FOR 507 MAIN STREET, APN #050-101-010-000 Mayor Cordonier made a motion to reappoint negotiating committee for 507 Main Street, APN #050-101-010-000 to Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks; Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; and Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-147)
DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CITY ENTERING THE TULELAKE BUTTE-VALLEY FAIR PARADE Council Member Ebinger made a motion that Mayor Cordonier and Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks ride in Bryan's Cheville while the rest of the Council Members ride in the Code Enforcement vehicle for the Tulelake Butte-Valley Fair Parade. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-148)
UPDATE ON OUT OF STATE LICENSE PLATES
Chief of Police Hoy presented a registration notice that he is going to leave on vehicles that have out of state license plates. Discussion only. No action taken.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy commented that he is still working on going through the process of being able to police in Bonanza. He also commented that he bought two lambs from the Klamath District Fair from the K-9 Unit Fund and is planning on purchasing an animal or two from the Tulelake Butte-Valley Fair.
Chief Resilience Officer: Jenny Coelho commented that she had a call with Receivership over the Mallard. She Minutes of August 5, 2025 - Regular
also commented that she was working on construction funding for the Cultural Center.
Interim City Hall Administrator: Aissa Martinez commented that the City had only received one proposal application for the position of Financial Director, Whitney Cantrell. She also commented that Shasta Stories will be at Sr. Tequilla at 6:30PM on Wednesday September 13th.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that he had been working on getting the fluctuator fixed and that it was still under warranty.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:17PM. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-149) Fom Cordonier, Mayor
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Minutes of August 5, 2025 - Regular