Agenda, regular meeting, first session — Tulelake City Council, February 3, 2026

AGENDA
Regular Meeting

TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 2026
5:30 PM
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1. Call to order the regular meeting of Febrary 3, 2026.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of January 20, 2026, regular meeting minutes. Discussion/Action.

4. Approval of January 28, 2026, Budget Workshop minutes. Discussion/Action.

5. Approval of the payments of bills. Discussion/Action.

6. 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.

7. Public Hearing regarding the Wireless Telecommunication Facility use permit - Verizon Wireless. Discussion/Action. (Richard Tinsman)

8. Verizon Wireless use permit staff report and possible approval of Resolution 26-01 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tulelake granting a conditional use permit for an existing wireless telecommunications facility at 380 Second Street (APN 050-053- 100) and 301 C Street (APN 050-053-090). Discussion/Action. (Richard Tinsman)

9. Discussion regarding Small Communities Draft Relief Program Grant. Possible approval of Change Order #5. Discussion/Action. (Director of Public Works/Chief Resilience Officer)

10. Closed Session: Real Estate regarding APN 050-021-100-000. Discussion/Action. (Mayor)

11. 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
e. Tulelake Library Branch Manager, Kailee Wood
COMMENTS FROM ADMIN AND STAFF:

12. Comments from Library Branch Manager (Kailee Wood)

13. Comments from City Treasurer (Sara Luscombe)

14. Comments from City Clerk (Casey Joiner)

15. Comments from Assistant City Admin (Christian Marquez)

16. Comments from City Administrative Clerk (Anna Perez)

17. Comments from Council Member Margie Cordonier

18. Comments from Council Member Patty Taylor

19. Comments from Mayor Pro Tem Penny Velador

20. Comments from Council Member Teresa Williams

21. Comments from Mayor Tom Cordonier

22. 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
January 20, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Teresa Williams and Penny Velador were present. Also in attendance were City Clerk, Casey Joiner; Chief Resilience Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 5:37PM. Council Members Margie Cordonier, Patricia Taylor, Officer, Jenny Coelho; Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez; and Chief of Police, Tom Hoy. City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; City Administrative Clerk, Anna Perez; City Staff, Alejandra Garcia; City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; Library Branch Manager, Kailee Wood; Finance Director, Whitney Cantrell and Director of Public Works, Jose Perez were absent.

APPROVAL OF THE January 6, 2026, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Cordonier made a motion for the approval of the January 6, 2026, regular meeting minutes. Mayor Pro Tem Velador seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 26-06)

APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF BILLS
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve paying the bills presented for January 20, 2026. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 26-07)

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No Comments
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ABCA FOR THE EPA BROWNSFIELDS CLEAN-UP GRANT APPLICATION FOR 800

G STREET
Discussion only. No action taken.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #4 FROM THE SHASTA SERVICES, INC. TO: REMOVE PAY ITEM NO. 18 WELL #2 CASING REHABILITATION - SWAGING REPAIR FROM THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT AND ADD PAY ITEM NO. 18 CHANGE ORDER REQUEST 004 TO CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUBBLE/DEBRIS FROM WELL #2 CASING Mayor Cordonier made a motion to approve the Change Order #4 from the Shasta Services, Inc. to: Remove pay item No. 18 Well #2 Casing Rehabilitation - Swaging repair from the scope of the project and add pay item No. 18 Change Order request 004 to continue to remove rubble/debris from Well #2 Casing. Council Member Taylor seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 26-08) VOLUNTEER COUNCIL MEMBER TO WRITE THE ARTICLE FOR THE NEXT "COUNCIL CORNER" FOR FEBRUARY

NEWSLETTER
Council Member Taylor volunteered to write the article for the next "Council Corner" for February Newsletter.

DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Tom Hoy gave an update on the K-9 Fundraiser Dinner that is occurring on March 7, 2026 at the Tulelake-Butte Valiey Fairgrounds. He also commented that the Durango is up and running.

Chief Resilience Officer: Jenny Coelho commented that she was working with Stantec on the Community Wide Assessment Grant and with Langan on the Cleanup Grant that were both due the following week. She also commented that she would be attending the SCORE meeting that Friday.

City Hall Administrator: Absent.

Director of Public Works: Absent.

Library Branch IVanager: Absent.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:56PM. Council Member Cordonier seconded the motion. Ail votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 26-09) Minutes of January 20, 2026 - Regular
Tom Cordonier, Mayor
Attest:

Casey Joiner, City Clerk
Minutes of January 20, 2026 - Regular

MINUTES
Budget Workshop

TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the workshop to order at 9:05am. Council Members Margie Cordonier, Patricia Taylor, Teresa Williams and Penny Velador were present. Also in attendance were Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; City Administrative Clerk, Anna Perez; Library Branch Manager, Kailee Wood; Director of Public Works, Jose Perez; Finance Director, Whitney Cantrell; and Tony Ross. City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; City Staff, Alejandra Garcia; City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe; and City Clerk, Casey Joiner were absent

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No Comments

REVIEW BUDGET
Finance Director, Whitney Cantrell, reviewed six-month budget with City Council and Department Heads.

Discussion only. No action taken.

DISCUSSION OF CITY ISSUES
No discussion.

DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Absent
Chief Resilience Officer: No comment.

City Hall Administrator: Absent.

Director of Public Works: No comment.

Library Branch Manager: No comment.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cordonier made a motion to adjourn the workshop at 11:55AM. Mayor Pro Tem Velador seconded the motion. All votes were aye. Motion carried. (Motion 26-10) -
Tom Cordonier, Mayor
Attest:

Casey joiner, City Clerk
City of Tulelake
Posted General Ledger Transactions - City Council Bills to Approve Bills Submitted for Approval on 02-03-2026 - AP126017 for Weeks 01-20-2026 thru 01-29-2026 Amount Document Description Fund Code
Name Document Number 101
101/28/2026 5 Teal Ct 17.88 Deposit Refund - Nancy Pentland (Robert Robert Perkins 274.00 Renewal App. for Wastewater Treatment 103 STATE WATER RESOURCES 01/28/2026 CWB
CONTROL BOARD 153.11 Opeating Supplies 102
ALSCO, INC 0582942
ED STAUB & SONS PETROLEUM, 13610897 755.08 City Hall- Propane 101 PACIFIC POWER 141998321-001 6 2/26 2,192.66 101 Siskiyou St 02 1792 619.77 Building Inspector 12/3-12/17/2025 01

CITY OF WEED
12,368.75 Services from 11/22-12/26/2025 01
LANGAN ENGINEERING AND 1810#90075470
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 2,588.75 07-12 2025 Invoice - Richard Tinsman 101 RICHARD TINSMAN 2026-01
2,049.59 Streets 11
PACIFIC POWER 41972561-002 8 02/26
PACIFIC POWER 41972561-003 6 02/26 812.08 Kiwanis Park, Corner of 1st & C, Siskiyou & 01 B, 338 Main
PACIFIC POWER 41972561-004 4 02/26 353.67 C St - Lift Station 103 PACIFIC POWER 41972561-006 9 02/26 1,710.79 A6325 C Street City Water 702 41972561-007 7 02/26 310.36 400 Bl, Main - Library 01

PACIFIC POWER
41972561-009 3 02/26 1,440.63 470 C St #A 101

PACIFIC POWER
41972561-013 5 01/26 27.79 Park St- Lift Station 03

PACIFIC POWER
PACIFIC POWER 41998321-004 0 02/26 418.52 Main & E St
4291 3,641.00 2019 Dodge Durango 5.7L Maint. 105
TULE TILLERS 4X4 AUTOMOTIVE
TULE TILLERS 4X4 AUTOMOTIVE 4292 300.00 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Maint. /05 ED STAUB & SONS PETROLEUM, 450724 461.66 Police Department - Fuel 101 ED STAUB & SONS PETROLEUM, 450734 645.30 Garbage Truck & PW Fuel 02 INC 2,500.00 2025 Annual Financial Transaction Report 01 CHARLES W PILLON, CPA 4811 ACH
VERIZON WIRELESS 6133507043 273.51 PD - Cellular Services 105 ADKINS ENGINEERING AND 62258 375.00 TO#1 Misc Services 102 SURVEYING, INC. 103
ADKINS ENGINEERING AND 62259 25,290.00 Wastewater Improvements TO#15 SURVEYING, INC. 10,833.75 SCDRG Well Rehab. TO#10
ADKINS ENGINEERING AND 62295 02
SURVEYING, INC.

STATELINE AUTO PARTS SUPPLY, 637481 138.33 DeWalt Paddle - Operating Supplies 102 STATELINE AUTO PARTS SUPPLY, 637665 27.54 PW - Operating Supplies 102 INC.

USA BLUE BOOK INV00926307 439.67 Teflon Bailer, Supplies for Wastewater 103 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. INV59450 59.96 Kyocera Maint. 01 DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS INV903732 172.55 2112 TECH - Radio Repair PD 05 THOMAS CORDONIER Tom C. 01/14/2026 127.40 Lola - Mileage Reimbursment 101 Page: 1
City of Tulelake
Posted General Ledger Transactions - City Council Bills to Approve THOMAS CORDONIER [Tom C. 01/27/2026 160.95 Reimbursement Food & Gas 01 AATRIX SOFTWARE, INC. W-2'S eFile 79.50 W-2'S 2025
SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE WS-1055484 5,490.20 Water System Annual Fees Invoice Total 77,109.75
Pay Dates: 01/16/2026
PAY PERIOD: 01/11/2026-01/24/2026 Fund Account Codes:

Police Department:
(4 Employees) $6,750.35 01- General Fund
Chief Resilience Officer (1
Employee) $2,315.67 02- Enterprise Fund - Water
Public Works:
(6 Employees) $7,329.31 03- Enterprise Fund - Sewer
City Hall: (6 Employees,
including Library & Custodial $4,088.25 04- Enterprise Fund - Garbage Council & Elected Officials:
(6 persons) $2,154.90 05- Police Personnel (COPS Grant) 11- Gas Tax Fund (Streets)
Total Amount of Payroll DD's
$22,638.48 13- Local Transportation (TDA)
Total Amount Submitted for
Approval - Feburary 03,2026:| $99,748.23
Page: 2

CITY OF TULELAKE
Serablished 1921 STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 2026

VERIZON WIRELESS USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: John Rea
Sacramento Valley LP dba Verizon Wireless/Complete Wireless Consulting 2009 V Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
PROPERTY OWNER: California Oregon Telephone Co.

PO Box 847
Dorris, CA 96023
PROJECT SUMMARY: The project consists of a proposed conditional use permit for an existing wireless telecommunications facility prior to modification of equipment.

REQUEST OF CITY The City Council is being asked to: (1) Consider a conditional use permit for COUNCIL: an existing wireless telecommunications facility; (2) Consider an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (3) Provide direction to staff regarding any issues or concerns; and (4) Adopt draft Resolution 26- 01 granting the conditional use permit.

PROJECT LOCATION: 380 Second Street (APN 050-053-100) / 301 C Street (APN 050-053-090) GENERAL PLAN: Low Density Residential (LDR) / Mixed Use (MU) ZONING: Low Density Residential (R-1) / Mixed Use (MU-2) EXISTING USE: Verizon Wireless wireless telecommunications facility / Cal-Ore Telephone office building
PROPOSED USE: No change in use is proposed.

ENVIRONMENTAL: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15061(b)(3).

RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

SUGGESTED To make the recommended findings and grant the conditional use permit, MOTIONS: two suggested motions are provided below. Each motion should be made in sequence, with the second motion made only after the preceding motion has been successfully caried.
1) I move 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 Sections 15301, 15303, and 15061(b)(3).
2) 20-ove that we grant the conditional use permit and adopt Resolution Verizon Wireless Use Permit Page 1
ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Resolution 26-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tulelake Granting a Conditional Use Permit for an Existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 380 Second Street (APN 050-053-100) and 301 C Street (APN 050-053-090)

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project consists of a proposed conditional use permit for an existing wireless telecommunicatons facility prior to modification of equipment. The existing wireless telecommunications facility was constructed in 2012 and includes a 70.5-foot lattice tower, an approximately 240-square foot equipment shelter, a propane powered standby generator, antennas, antenna mounts, cables, and associated equipment. See Figure 1 below.

Planned modifications include removing two panel antennas located 61 feet above ground level on the lattice tower and replacing them with three antennas; removing and replacing the antenna mount; removing and replacing cable; removing code-division multiple access (CDMA) equipment from the equipment shelter; installing a surge suppressor at the antennas and one in the equipment shelter; and installing two radio antennas.

None of the changes are considered "substantial" under Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act and Federal of Chapter 17.104 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) of the Tulelake Municipal Code, a use permit must be obtained prior to modification of an existing wireless telecommunications facility for which no use permit was granted. Because a use permit was not previously required or granted for the wireless telecommunications facility, a use permit request is now before the City Council for consideration. Once the conditional use permit has been granted by the Council, staff may approve the building permit application for the equipment changes.

Figure 1, Wireless Communications Facility
The approximately 0.31-acre project site is comprised of two parcels located northeast of the Second Street/C Street intersection. The wireless telecommunications facility is located on the northerly of the Verizon Wireless Use Permit Page 2
two parcels at 380 Second Street (APN 050-053-100) and a Cal-Ore Telephone Co. office building is located on the southerly parcel at 301 C Street (APN 050-053-090). The improvements on the bid parcels are physically connected to one another by cables and other attachments.

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Figure 2, Project Site Aerial Overview (parcel boundaries are approximate) As shown on Figure 3 below, the parcel on which the wireless telecommunications facility is located is in the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district and the parcel on which the Cal-Ore office building is located is in the Mixed Use (MU-2) district.

A St LEGEND
R-1 Low Density Residential
R-2 Medium Density Residential
R-3 High Density Residential
MU-1 Limited Mixed Use
MU-2 Mixed Use
MU-3 Vertical Mixed Use
G-C General Commercial
B St
M Manufacturing
P-F Public Facilities
O-S Open Space
P-D Planned Development
City Limits
C St
Figure 3, Project Area Zoning
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Nearby land uses include the Presbyterian Church opposite Cal-Ore on C Street to the south, single-. family dwellings on Second Street to the west, single-family dwellings to the north, and a vacant commercial lot and a vacant commercial building (formerly DMV) to the east.

GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CONSISTENCY
General Plan Consistency
The Land Use Map of the General Plan Land Use Element classifies 380 Second Street as Low Density Residential (LDR) and 301 C Street as Mixed Use (MU). According to the Land Use Element, the LDR classification is suitable for areas of the City developed with and/or capable of supporting low density residential development and limited, compatible nonresidential uses, and the MU classification is intended to provide for a compatible mixture of residential and nonresidential uses in centrally located areas of the City to encourage a broad array of retail, professional, entertainment, residential, social, civic, and other uses that contribute to a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment. It is the intent of the MU land use classification to promote economic investment, redevelopment, and revitalization; improve access to housing, jobs, services, open space, and other destinations through non-vehicular transit modes; encourage a compact urban form; and safeguard the character of existing neighborhoods.

The following policies and programs contained in the General Plan were determined applicable to the proposed project:

Land Use Element
Policy LU-1.2: Maintain flexibility within the Zoning Ordinance by allowing development opportunities through the use permit process as well as through approval of similar uses not otherwise listed in the Zoning Ordinance.

Program LU-2F: Upon review of discretionary permits, add conditions to the project approval, when warranted, to support the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare.

Policy LU-3.1: Support the expansion and retention of existing businesses and facilitate business development in the City.

Circulation Element
POLICY C-3.4: The City supports equitable deployment of comprehensive utility infrastructure in the City, including the efficient expansion of broadband infrastructure and the provision of cost effective high-speed internet service to promote economic prosperity.

Program C-3F: When possible, reduce barriers to the equitable deployment of new broadband and telecommunication technologies and infrastructure to attract employers and businesses.

It is staff's opinion that approval of a use permit for the existing wireless telecommunications facility at 380 Second Street and 301 C Street to allow for modification of equipment, as proposed, is consistent with the above policies and programs and the rest of the General Plan.

Zoning Code Consistency
As shown on Figure 3 above, 380 Second Street is located in the R-1 district and 301 C Street is in the MU-2 district. The zoning regulations for each district allow for a variety of permitted and conditionally permitted uses and they establish development standards (e.g., minimum setbacks, maximum lot coverage, etc.) within the district. Neither district specifically regulates wireless telecommunications Verizon Wireless Use Permit Page 4
facilities. Rather, wireless telecommunications facilities are regulated by Municipal Code Chapter 17.104 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities). Regarding, minimum setbacks, maximum lot coverage, etc., the facility is an existing wireless telecommunications facility and none of the proposed modifications would affect or be affected by these development standards. As such, consistency with minimum setbacks, maximum lot coverage, etc. is not evaluated herein.

Required Findings
In order to approve a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications facility, the City Council must first make certain findings to ensure projects are not to the detriment of the City. These findings are detailed in subsection (A) of Section 17.76.060 (Action by the city council on a use permit) and subsection (G) of Section 17.104.120 (Other provisions) of the Tulelake Municipal Code, as follows.

Section 17.76.060 (Action by the city council on a use permit.) A. In order to grant any conditional use permit, the findings of the city council shall be that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use or building applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be materially detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be materially detrimental to property or improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.

Section 17.104.120 (Other provisions)
G. Findings. A conditional use permit, site plan review, or modification for a wireless telecommunications facility or co-location facility may be granted only if the following findings are made by the designated reviewing authority, in addition to any findings applicable under Chapter 17.76 (Use Permits and Variances):

1. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility has been designed to achieve compatibility with the community to the maximum extent reasonably feasible;

2. An alternative configuration will not increase community compatibility or is not reasonably feasible;

3. The location of the wireless telecommunications facility on alternative sites will not increase community compatibility or is not reasonably feasible;

4. The proposed facility is necessary to increase network capacity, or maintain service quality, and is the least intrusive means of doing so;

5. The applicant has submitted a statement of its willingness to allow other wireless service providers to co-locate on the proposed wireless telecommunications facility wherever technically and economically feasible and where co-location would not harm community compatibility; and

6. Noise generated by equipment will not be excessive, annoying nor be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.

It is staff's opinion that the City Council can make the above findings for approval of a use permit. This is because the facility is an existing wireless telecommunications facility that has been in operation at that location for nearly 14 years and because only minor equipment changes are proposed, none of which would be materially detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be materially detrimental to property or improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.

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If the City Council concurs, it would need to make the required findings prior to project approval. As such, the findings have been incorporated into the suggested motions on page one of the staff report as well as the draft resolution prepared for the City Council's consideration. However, should concerns be raised at the public hearing that would suggest the findings cannot be made, the City Council may place additional conditions on the use permit to mitigate community concerns. Conversely, if the City Council does not feel that the concerns can be adequately addressed, the Council can deny the request for a use permit.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECOMMENDATION
It is planning staff's recommendation that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15061(b)(3), as described below.

Section 15301, Existing Facilities, The "Existing Facilities" exemption applies to "the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use."
Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. The "New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures" exemption applies to the "construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure."
Section 15061(b)(3). This section is better known as the "common sense exemption" in that it states that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that the project will not have a significant negative impact on the environment, the project is exempt from CEQA.

If the City Council concurs, it would need to make the finding that the project is exempt from CEQA prior to project approval. As such, a finding to this effect has been incorporated into the suggested motions on page one of the staff report.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the application materials and based on the material in the record and the information provided in this staff report, staff recommends approval of the Verizon Wireless use permit for 380 Second Street and 301 C Street subject to the following conditions:

1. The use shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.

Compliance with the terms and conditions of the use permit shall be to the satisfaction of the City Administrator.

2. Prior to changes to the wireless communications facility, building permits) shall be obtained, as necessary. All work shall be in compliance with the requirements of the most current adopted Building Code. Building Code compliance shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Tulelake Building Inspector.

3. In accordance with Tulelake Municipal Code Section 17.104.040 (Development and design standards for new facilities not co-located), except where aesthetically inappropriate in the determination of the city administrator or technologically infeasible, the wireless telecommunications facility must be made available for co-location. In cases where Verizon Wireless Use Permit Page 6
technological infeasibility is claimed, it shall be the responsibility of the party making such claim to demonstrate, by a preponderance of evidence, that such co-location is, in fact, infeasible.

4. In accordance with Tulelake Municipal Code Section 17.104.060 (Entitlement, term, renewal, and expiration), due to the unique nature of development, exceptional potential for visual and aesthetic impacts, and the rapidly changing technologic aspects that differentiate wireless telecommunications from other land uses allowed in the city, conditional use permits and other entitlements for wireless telecommunications facilities shall be valid for ten (10) years following the date of decision. The applicant or operator shall file for a renewal for the entitlement with the city clerk and pay the applicable renewal application fees six (6) months prior to expiration of the permit, if continuation of the use is desired.

5. The applicant, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding (collectively, "Action" against the City, its agents, including consultants, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approvals, or any part thereof, or any decision, determination, or Action, made or taken approving, supplementing, or sustaining, the project or any part thereof, or any related approvals or project conditions imposed by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, including consultants, officers or employees, concerning the project, or to impose personal liability against such agents, including consultants, officers or employees resulting from their non-negligent involvement in the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by law, including any claim for private attorney general fees claimed by or awarded to any party from the City.

Staff further recommends that the City Council consider the following actions:
• Adopt the Findings of Consistency with the General Plan and Municipal Code; • Adopt the Findings for Approval of a Use Permit;
• Adopt the CEQA Exemptions; and
• Adopt Resolution 26-01 granting the Conditional Use Permit.

Suggested motions to this effect are provided on the first page of the staff report.

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ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT RESOLUTION 26-01
RESOLUTION 26-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TULELAKE

GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EXISTING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 380 SECOND STREET (APN 050-053-100) AND 301 C STREET (APN 050-053-090)
WHEREAS, Section 17.104.120(C)(1) of the Tulelake Municipal Code requires that a use permit be obtained prior to modification of an existing wireless telecommunications facility for which no use permit was previously granted; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tulelake received an application from Sacramento Valley LP dba Verizon Wireless/Complete Wireless Consulting to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility located at 380 Second Street (APN 050-053-100); and WHEREAS, the wireless telecommunications facility includes a 70.5-foot lattice tower, an approximately 240-square foot equipment shelter, a propane powered standby generator, antennas, antenna mounts, cables, and associated equipment; and WHEREAS, the wireless telecommunications facility is physically connected with improvements on the adjoining parcel at 301 C Street (APN 050-053-090); and WHEREAS, the existing wireless telecommunications facility was approved by the City of Tulelake in September 2012 prior to the requirement for a use permit; and WHEREAS, planned modifications to the facility include removing and replacing two antennas on the lattice tower with three antennas; removing and replacing an antenna mount; removing and replacing cable; removing CDMA equipment from the equipment shelter; installing a surge suppressor at the antennas and one in the equipment shelter; and installing two radio antennas; and
WHEREAS, none of the planned modifications to the facility are considered "substantial" under Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, such that the building permit application is entitled to expedited review and approval; and WHEREAS, the building permit application can be approved once a use permit has been granted for the facility; and
WHEREAS, planning staff presented oral and written staff reports on the Verizon Wireless use permit application at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, planning staff recommended the City Council adopt the findings set forth in the written City Council staff report dated February 3, 2026, and approve the project subject to the conditions of approval included below; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were posted, advertised, and mailed pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 65090 et seq.; and
public hearing on the Verizon Wireless use permit application to receive testimony both oral and WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the Mayor of the City Council opened the duly noticed written, following which the Mayor closed the public hearing and the City Council discussed the project prior to reaching its decision.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the findings set forth in the written staff report dated February 3, 2026, that the project is consistent with General Plan and Zoning.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the findings set forth in the written staff report dated February 3, 2026, for approval of the use permit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, based on the evidence in the record and the findings set forth in the written staff report, adopts an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, 15061(b)(3) and approves the Verizon Wireless use permit application subject to the following conditions:

1. The use shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.

Compliance with the terms and conditions of the use permit shall be to the satisfaction of the City Administrator.

3. In accordance with Tulelake Municipal Code Section 17.104.040 (Development and design standards for new facilities not co-located), except where aesthetically inappropriate in the determination of the city administrator or technologically infeasible, the wireless telecommunications facility must be made available for co-location. In cases where technological infeasibility is claimed, it shall be the responsibility of the party making such claim to demonstrate, by a preponderance of evidence, that such co- location is, in fact, infeasible.

5. The applicant, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding (collectively, "Action") against the City, its agents, including consultants, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approvals, or any part thereof, or any decision, determination, or Action, made or taken approving, supplementing, or sustaining, the project or any part thereof, or any related approvals or project conditions imposed by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, including consultants, officers or employees, concerning the project, or to impose personal liability against such agents, including consultants, officers or employees resulting from their non-negligent involvement in the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by law, including any claim for private attorney general fees claimed by or awarded to any party from the City.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing Resolution 26-01 was duly adopted orlar motion by and seconded by
meeting of the City of Tulelake City Council held on the 3" day of February 2026, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: CITY OF TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tom Cordonier, Mayor
WITNESS, my hand and seal this 3rd day of February 2026 Casey Joiner, City Clerk

Tulelake City CouncilFebruary 3, 2026

Tulelake City Council
February 3, 2026