AGENDA
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 05, 2025
5:30 PM
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1. Call to order the regular meeting of August 05, 2025.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the July 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Discussion/Action.
4. Approval of the payments of bills. Discussion/Action.
5. Comments from the public.
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the Council. If your comment concerns an item on the agenda, please address the Council after that item is open for public comment. By law, the Council cannot discuss or act on matters that are not on the agenda. The mayor reserves the right to limit the duration of each speaker to three (3) minutes. Speakers may not give their time to others.
6. Presentation by Weist Law Firm regarding Prop 218 Process, CalPERS Unfunded Liability and Grant Loan Bridge Funding. Discussion/Action. (Lloyd Hedlund Jr., Senior Project Manager)
7. Review and possible approval of bids for Small Communities Drought Relief Program grant. Discussion/Action. (Director of Public Works)
8. Discussion about Public Works maintaining the property at 571 Main Street.
Discussion/Action. (Director of Public Works)
9. Approval to purchase a street striper to stripe the cross walks in the City.
Discussion/Action. (Director of Public Works)
10. Update on Nuisance Abatement in the City. Discussion/Action. (Code Enforcement Officer)
11. Approval of Resolution No. 25-10 adopting the Siskiyou County Hazard Mitigation as the official Hazard Mitigation Plan of the City of Tulelake. Discussion/Action. (Chief Resilience Officer)
12. Reappoint negotiating committee for 507 Main Street, APN #050-101-010-000.
Discussion/Action. (Chief Resilience Officer)
13. Discussion about the City entering the Tulelake Butte-Valley Fair Parade.
Discussion/Action. (Mayor Cordonier)
14. Update on out of state license plates. Discussion/Action. (Mayor Cordonier)
15. Department Head updates. Discussion/Action.
a. Chief of Police, Tom Hoy
b. Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho
c. City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez
d. Director of Public Works, Jose Perez
COMMENTS FROM ADMIN AND STAFF:
16. Comments from City Engineer
17. Comments from City Attorney
18. Comments from City Building Inspector (Mike Britton)
19. Comments from Library Branch Manager (Kailee Wood)
20. Comments from City Treasurer (Sara Luscombe)
21. Comments from City Clerk (Casey Joiner)
22. Comments from Assistant City Admin (Christian Marquez)
23. Comments from City Staff (Anna Perez)
24. Comments from Council Member Henry Ebinger
25. Comments from Council Member Margie Cordonier
26. Comments from Council Member Teresa Williams
27. Comments from Council Member Bryan Hendricks
28. Comments from Council Member Tom Cordonier
29. Adjournment
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 591 Main Street, Tulelake, CA 96134.
Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aids to participate in a public hearing should make the request to City Hall Staff at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The City Attorney, Margaret Long, may appear by telephone from 2240 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001 (530) 691-0800.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:31PM. Council Members Henry Ebinger, Margie Cordonier and Teresa Williams were present. Also in attendance were City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; City Clerk, Casey Joiner; City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez and City Staff, Anna Perez. Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez; and Library Branch Manager, Kailee Wood were absent.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 1, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Member Ebinger made a motion for the approval of the July 1, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-133)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve paying the bills presented. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-134)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
APPROVAL OF GSP AMENDMENT AND PERIODIC EVALUATION FOR A 5-YEAR RENEWAL PLAN Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve the GSP Amendment and periodic evaluation for a 5-year renewal plan. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-135)
APPROVAL OF FY23/24 FINAL AUDIT
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve the FY23/24 final audit. Council Member Williams seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-136) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE AND THE TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Council Member Cordonier made a motion to approve Resolution 25-07, a Resolution of the City of Tulelake and the Tulelake City Council to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-137)
APPROVAL OF MOU BETWEEN SISKIYOU COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CITY OF TULELAKE Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve the MOU between Siskiyou County Public Health and the City of Tulelake. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-138)
APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND CLAIM FOR FY2025/2026 Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve the local Transportation Fund claim for FY2025/2026. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-139) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 FOR TASK ORDER #15 FROM ADKINS ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. FOR
REVISION OF SCOPE FOR THE TULELAKE WASTEWATER PROJECT
Council Member Ebinger made a motion to approve Amendment 1 for Task Order #15 from Adkins Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for revision of scope for the Tulelake Wastewater Project. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-140)
UPDATE ON OUT OF STATE LICENSE PLATES
Discussion only. No action taken.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Absent
Chief Resilience Officer: Jenny Coelho commented that she has started on the Emergency Preparedness plan for the City of Tulelake and that Siskiyou County will be here on Tuesday September gth from 5:30-6:30PM to get feedback from the community on an evacuation plan. She also commented that the grant consultants will be here at the fair with a table. She also commented that we should know more about the bowling alley within the next two weeks.
Interim City Hall Administrator: Aissa Martinez commented that the City had hired a Temporary City Staff person, Anna Perez, while the City Administrative Clerk is out on medical leave and for when she herself is out on maternity leave.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that the water pressure has been low lately.
Minutes of July 15, 2025 - Regular
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:14PM. Council Member Ebinger seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-141) Tom Cordonier, Mayor
Attest:
Casey Joiner, City Clerk
Minutes of July 15, 2025 - Regular
City of Tulelake
Posted General Ledger Transactions - City Council Bills to Approve Bills Submitted for Approval on 08-05-2025 - API26003 for Weeks 07/16/2025-08/05/2025 Document Description Fund Code
Name Document Number
AMERICAN SANITATION, INC 41143 140.00 Portable Toilet - 6/6/25 - 7/2/25 - BP 04 AMERICAN SANITATION, INC 41298 140.00 Portable Toilet - 6/1 - 6/28/2025 - TS 101 BEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25724 87.50 Endpoint Detection & Response 01 BEAR TECHNOLOGIES 25725 410.00 Monthly Server Maintenance 01 CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 06/19/2025 38.89 Work Lunch 02 CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 06/20/2025 117.96 Vacuum for Library 01 CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 06/26/2025 238.62 Office Supplies 01 C1 07/01/2025 429.97 Operating Supplies 02
CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS
CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 07/02/2025 12.98 Wasp Killer 01 CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 07/03/2025 383.72 Operating Supplies 02 C1 07/14/2025 648.06 Airplane Ticket for Conference 01
CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS
CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 07/15/2025 225.00 2025 CA Land Recycling Conference 01 CAPITAL ONE SPARK BUSINESS C1 07/16/2025 64.99 Operating Supplies 02 CITY OF WEED 1749 944.00 Building Inspector - June 2025 01 DATA DELETE OF OREGON packcasc1485caps 75.00 Paper Shredding 01 DEBI LOPEZ DP 06/17/2025 1,125.00 POST Background Investigation - Dean Perez 05 ED STAUB & SONS PETROLEUM, 390117 450.49 Fuel - PD 01
ED STAUB & SONS PETROLEUM, 390128 1,106.10 Fuel - PW 01 LANGAN ENGINEERING AND 90051122 5,734.23 Environmental Services 01 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. INV55082 55.95 Maintenance on Kyocera - CH 01 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-001 9 08/25 3,364.95 1001 Dean Callas Way 03 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-002 8 08/25 1,969.63 Streetlights 11 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-003 6 08/25 283.43 Parks 01
PACIFIC POWER 41972561-004 4 08/25 158.22 C St - Lift Station 03 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-006 9 08/25 3,009.14 A6325 C Street 02 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-007 7 08/25 171.74 400 BIk Main Library 01 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-009 3 08/25 678.93 470 C St #A
PACIFIC POWER 41972561-013 5 08/25 19.10 Park St
PACIFIC POWER 41998321-001 6 08/25 3,322.38 101 Siskiyou St 02 PACIFIC POWER 41998321-004 0 08/25 390.42 Main & ESt 01 SIERRA SPRINGS 24382086 072525 143.54 Sierra Springs Water 01 0004591 04
SOLID WASTE
SOLID WASTE 004490 785.40 Gate Fees 04
SOLID WASTE 004544 813.96 Gate Fees 04
SOLID WASTE 004563 04
SOLID WASTE 004569 30.00 Gate Fees
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190.00 Gate Fees 04
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SOLID WASTE 004580 35.00 Gate Fees 04
SOLID WASTE 004581 20.00 Gate Fees 04
SOLID WASTE 004583 30.00 Gate Fees 04
SOLID WASTE 004584 15.00 Gate Fees 04
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City of Tulelake
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STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES 242883 TSC ECRG Assessment : FY24 01 INC.
TEENA SALAZAR TS 07/19/2025 132.54 Reimb. Teena for Cleaning Supplies 01 THOMAS CORDONIER MC 07/22/2025 140.85 CHIC Meeting 01
VERIZON WIRELESS 6118520642 307.75 Verizon - PD 05
Total Bill Amount $56,754.05
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City of Tulelake
Posted General Ledger Transactions - City Council Bills to Approve Pay Dates: 07/18/2025 Approved at the
06/29/2025-07/12/2025 Regular Meeting
& 08/01/2025 on August 05,
PAY PERIOD: 07/13/2025-07/26/2025 2025 Fund Account Codes:
Police Department:
3 Employees, $9,950.82 01- General Fund
hief Reslilience Officer (
Employee) $4,686.95 02- Enterprise Fund - Water
Public Works:
(6 Employees) $14,511.89 03- Enterprise Fund - Sewer
City Hall: (5 Employees,
including Library & Custodial $9,724.36 04- Enterprise Fund - Garbage Council & Elected Officials:
$2,054.90
Total Amount of Payroll DD'S $40,928.92 13- Local Transportation (TDA) Total Amount Submitted for
Approval - August 05, 2025: $97,682.97
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE ADOPTING THE SISKIYOU
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE AS THE OFFICIAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE
The City Council of the City of Tulelake hereby finds as follows:
WHEREAS, Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires state and local governments to develop and submit for approval to the President of the United States a mitigation plan that outlines processes for identifying their respective natural hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was developed by the County of Siskiyou in cooperation with multiple local agencies, including the City of Tulelake and the citizens of Siskiyou County; and WHEREAS, a public involvement process consistent with the requirements of DMA 2000 was conducted to develop the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, and
WHEREAS, the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update recommends mitigation activities that will reduce losses to life and property affected by natural hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reviewed and determined that the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is eligible for approval pending adoption by the County of Siskiyou and participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as the official hazard mitigation plan by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the respective officials and agencies identified in the implementation strategy of the Siskiyou County, California Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update are hereby directed to implement the recommended activities assigned to them.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing Resolution 25-10 was duly adopted on a motion by _and seconded by _at a regular meeting of
the Tulelake City Council held on the 5th day of August 2025, by the following vote:
Resolution 25-10 adopting the Siskiyou Hazard Mitigation Plan as the mitigation plan of the City of Tulelake.
AYES:_
NAYES:
ABESENT: _
ABSTAINS: _
Thomas L. Cordonier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Casey Joiner, City Clerk
Resolution 25-10 adopting the Siskiyou Hazard Mitigation Plan as the mitigation plan of the City of Tulelake.