MINUTES
Budget Workshop
TULELAKE CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 2026 - 9:01 AM
Mayor Tom Cordonier called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Mayor Pro Tem Velador was present. Also in attendance were Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho; City Clerk, Anna Perez; City Hall Administrator, Aissa Martinez; Library Branch Manager, Kailee Wood; and Director of Public Works, Jose Perez. Assistant City Admin, Christian Marquez; Chief of Police, Tom Hoy; City Treasurer, Sara Luscombe, Council Members, Teresa Williams, Patty Taylor and Margie Cordonier were absent.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
No Comments
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ABOUT FY 2025/2026 BUDGET
Chief Resilience Officer, Jenny Coelho presented the budget during the workshop. She explained that she used last year's budget figures because the current year's budget is not yet finalized, with financials pulled through March 31, 2026. Beginning with the General Fund, she reported that it is currently within budget. The Library Fund is showing a negative balance because the City has been covering the remaining power bill expenses. The Friends of the Library provided the City of Tulelake with only a $500 check toward the electric bill. She also noted that the Police Department budget must be updated because the contract with the City of Bonanza did not move forward, requiring a deduction of $51,850. The Public Works budget is currently in good standing due to insurance funds received from the shop that burned down. Additionally, Siskiyou County still owes money to the City of Tulelake, although the exact amount is unknown currently.
DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
Chief of Police: Absent
Chief Resilience Officer: No comments.
City Hall Administrator: No comments.
Director of Public Works: No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
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Tom Cordonier, Mayor
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Anna Perez, City Clerk
Minutes of May 12, 2026 - Budget Workshop