MINUTES
Regular Meeting
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
September 16, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Mayor Pro Tem, Bryan Hendricks was present.
Council Members Margie Cordonier and Teresa Williams were present via conference call. Also in attendance were City Clerk, Casey Joiner; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez; Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez and City Staff, Anna Perez. City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; Chief Resilience Officer, Jenhy Coelho; City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Code Enforcement Officer, Art Ramirez and Chief of Police, Tom Hoy were absent.
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 19, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval of the August 19, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-156)
APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks made a motion to approve paying the bills presented for September 2, 2025 and September 16, 2025. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-157)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No comments.
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT COUNCIL MEMBER EBINGER'S RESIGNATION LETTER Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve the acceptance of Council Member Ebinger's resignation letter.
Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-158)
APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Pending City Council Member was not present. No action taken.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR APPOINTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Pending City Council Member was not present. No action taken.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE WEIST LAW FIRM AND CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
ADVISORS LLC FOR PENSION MANAGEMENT, RATE STUDY, CAPITAL PROJECT FINANCING, AND RELATED SERVICES Cameron Weist was not present. No action taken.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE
ESTABLISHING A REPLACEMENT HOUSING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION CONSISTENT
WITH STATE LAW
Mayor Cordonier made a motion that we make the finding that the project does not have the potential to result in a significant adverse effect on the environment and is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2). Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-159). Mayor Cordonier made a motion that we adopt Resolution 25-13 to establish replacement housing policy and guidelines consistent with state law. Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-160) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE
ESTABLISHING POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR WAIVING MERGER APPLICATION FEES TO FACILITATE SMALL LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING.
Mayor Cordonier made a motion that we make the finding that the project does not have the potential to result in a significant adverse effect on the environment and is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2). Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-161). Mayor Cordonier made a motion that we adopt Resolution 25-14 to establish policies and procedures for waiving the merger application fee for multifamily housing development. Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-162)
ZOOM SALES PITCH FROM CAMERA COMPANY ABOUT CAMERA SYSTEM IN THE CITY Officer Mauk presented information about the camera system that the Police Department potentially wants to place in the City. Discussion only. No action taken.
RECOGNITION OF TULELAKE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR CLEANING UP AROUND THE CITY AFTER FAIR Director of Public Works, Jose Perez, praised the students from Tulelake High School for cleaning up around the City after the fair with gift cards to Dutch Bros.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES FOR SAMUEL FLORES' PUBLIC WORK PICKUP Mayor Pro Tem Hendricks made a motion to approve the purchase of new tires for Samuel Flores' Public Works pickup. Mayor Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-163) Minutes of September 16, 2025 - Regular
UPDATE ON OUT OF STATE LICENSE PLATES
Chief of Police, Tom Hoy, was not present to give an update.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Absent.
Chief Resilience Officer: Absent.
Interim City Hall Administrator: Absent.
Director of Public Works: Jose Perez commented that the three fire hydrants out of compliance had been replaced.
He also commented that they are going to be starting on the Drought Relief Project with the hauling of concrete.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:13PM. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 25-164) fom Cordone
m Cordonier, Mayor
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Minutes of September 16, 2025 - Regular