Corey Middleton, Mayor Jason Ledbetter, City Manager
YR Juliana Lucchesi, Asst. City Manager
aul McCoy, Mayor Pro tempor Emily Aldrich, Finance Director Colleen Baker, Councilmembe Matthew Bray, Public Works Director Drake Davis, Councilmember John Elsnab, Human Resources Director ames Clair Councilmembe Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk
Mark Gilman, Police Chief
FO Jerry Lemos, Fire Chief
Andrew Jared, City Attorney
YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
Closed Session: 5:30 PM
Regular Session: 6:30 PM
Yreka City Council Chamber, 701 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA Phone 530-841-2386, Facsimile 530-842-4836, email: [email protected] Regular Meetings of the Yreka City Council are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
This meeting is being livestreamed and can be viewed on Siskiyou Media Council's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzx2GSYFCrgE5przvnzitXQ The full agenda packet can be found on the City's website at www.yrekaca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to any item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection 72 hours before each regularly scheduled meeting, and 24 hours before each special meeting, at the City Clerk's office at City Hall, located at 701 4th St, Yreka, California during normal business hours. Any writing that is subject to disclosure that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk's office during normal business hours.
Materials distributed to a majority of councilmembers less than 72 hours before a meeting will be available for public inspection on the City's website at www.yrekaca.gov/AgendaCenter.
Please note the following change to the City's public comment procedures: Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953(f), remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in-person or via email, as set forth below.
Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person." Written comments will be distributed to the Councilmembers but will not be read aloud at the meeting.
1. 5:30PM CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm
Councilmember Baker recused herself from closed session.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
No public comment was received on closed session items.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the following items). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will reconvene and reportable action, if any, will be announced:
a. Conference with real property negotiator (Govt C §54956.8) - Property: APN 053-662-080-000
- Agency negotiator: Jason Ledbetter
- Negotiating parties: Robert Wolf
- Under negotiation: Price and Terms
b. Conference with real property negotiator (Govt C §54956.8) - Property: APN 053-662-030-000
- Agency negotiator: Jason Ledbetter
- Negotiating parties: Robert Wolf
- Under negotiation: Price and Terms
c. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation (Govt C §54956.9(d)(4)) - Number of cases: 1
4. 6:30PM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
There was no reportable action from closed session.
5. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Davis, Baker, Middleton, McCoy & Clair were present.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Have Agenda Item 11f Be Heard Immediately After the Consent Agenda Followed by Agenda Item lle.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmember Clair, Davis & Baker
NO's: Councilmembers Middleton & McCoy
The motion passes.
Motion to Move Agenda Item 1le to be Heard First Under Section 11 City Business.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers McCoy & Middleton
NO: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, & Baker
The motion fails.
7. PRESENTATIONS:
* First 5 Siskiyou - Child Abuse Prevention Council Collaborative Proclamation
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comment received by: Gary Sams, Lorenzo Love & Dawnmarie Autry
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial and will be enacted by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to remove an item for discussion, a. Cash Balances, Budget to Actual and Fiscal Performance Reports for December 2024. b. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 4, 2025. c. Adoption of the April 2025 Siskiyou Child Abuse Prevention Council Collaborative Proclamation. d. Approval of Resolution 2025-06 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving the Transmission of the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report. e. Adoption of Resolution 2025-07 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving the Sale of Surplus Property through GovDeals Government Surplus.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda of the City Council of the City of Yreka as presented.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Clair
AYES: Councilmember Clair, Davis, Baker, McCoy, & Middleton NO's: -0-
The motion passes
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
Public Hearing Protocol:
Mayor will describe the purpose of the Public Hearing.
City Staff will provide the Staff Report.
iii. City Staff will respond to questions from the City Council. iv. Mayor will open the Public Hearing.
V. Public wanting to comment will come to the podium, provide the City Clerk with their name and address, and provide their comments.
vi. Mayor will close the Public Hearing.
vii. City Council will deliberate and act on the item.
11. CITY BUSINESS:
Human Resources Director / Lieutenant Pat Dircksen
a. Agenda Title: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Making Necessary Findings Pursuant to Government Code §7522.56 for Post-Retirement Employment of Joshua B. Tharsing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Regarding Such Employee.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-08 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Making Necessary Findings Pursuant to Government Code §7522.56 for Post-Retirement
Employment of Joshua B. Tharsing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Regarding Such Employee.
No public comment received.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-08 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Making Necessary Findings Pursuant to Government Code §7522.56 for Post-Retirement Employment of Joshua B. Tharsing and Directing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Regarding Such Employee.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Clair
AYES: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, Baker, McCoy & Middleton NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Finance Director
b. Agenda Title: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Weist Law Firm and California Municipal Advisors, LLC for Developing a Long-Term Financial Plan, Financial Policies, and Bond Counsel Services.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-09 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Weist Law Firm for Long-Term Financial Planning and Approving a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $50,000.
Public comment received by Steve Radford
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-09 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Weist Law Firm for Long-Term Financial Planning and Approving a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $50,000 as amended.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Baker
AYES: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, Baker, McCoy & Middleton NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Municipal Projects Manager
c. Agenda Title: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Mid Pacific Engineers, Inc. (MPE) for Geotechnicial Services for the Yreka Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation Not to Exceed $50,000.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-10 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing an Agreement with Mid Pacific Engineers, Inc. (MPE) for Geotechnical Services for the Yreka Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation Not to Exceed $50,000.
No public comment was received.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-10 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing an Agreement with Mid Pacific Engineers, Inc. (MPE) for Geotechnical Services for the Yreka Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation Not to Exceed $50,000.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, Baker, McCoy & Middleton NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Municipal Projects Manager
d. Agenda Title: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Petralogix, Inc. for Environmental Services for the Yreka Fire Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation not to Exceed $50,000.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-11 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing an Agreement with Petralogix, Inc. for Environmental Services for the Yreka Fire Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation not to Exceed $50,000.
No public comment received.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-11 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Authorizing an Agreement with Petralogix, Inc. for Environmental Services for the Yreka Fire Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Station Project and Approving a Budget Appropriation not to Exceed $50,000.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Clair
AYES: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, Baker, McCoy & Middleton NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Mayor Pro Tem Paul McCoy
e. Agenda Title: Discussion / Possible Action: A Discussion of Government Code §36513 and Possible Violations by Councilmember Drake Davis and Whether a Vacancy has Occurred on the Yreka City Council.
Recommended City Council Action: For the City of Yreka to Comply with California Government Code §36513 and that Drake Davis's Seat on the Yreka City Council has been Vacated by his Non-Compliance with California Government Code §36513.
Public comment received by: Lorenzo Love, Louise Gliatto, Dian Collier, Steve Radford, Jan Osborn, Dawnmarie Autry, Jason Williams, and Drake Davis
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers McCoy & Middleton
NO's: Councilmembers Clair, Davis & Baker
The motion fails.
Motion to Move Agenda Item 1le to the End of the Meeting in Order to Proceed with the Remaining Items on the Agenda.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
Motion Withdrawn by Councilmember Middleton
Motion to Bring in a Third Party Attorney Whether it be a Separate Company or Somebody in Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley Remains to be Determined to Bring Clarity on the Issue.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: -0-
Motion Fails for Lack of Second
Motion to Move Agenda item 1le - A Discussion of Government Code §36513 and Possible Violations by Councilmember Drake Davis and Whether a Vacancy has Occurred on the Yreka City Council to the April 1, 2025, Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmember Clair, Baker & Middleton
NO's: Councilmember McCoy
The motion passes.
City Attorney
f. Agenda Title: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 880 Amending Chapter 2.04 of the Yreka Municipal Code Concerning Procedures for Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Recommended City Council Action: (1) Move to waive the full reading of the ordinance; And Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 880 Titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTIONS 2.04.010, 2.04.020, AND 2.04.030 TO CHAPTER 2.04 "CITY COUNCIL" OF TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL" OF THE YREKA MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and (2) Direct City Clerk to publish a summary of Ordinance 880 Consistent with Government Code Section 36933; and (3) The City Manager is directed to take all other actions required for adoption and implementation of Ordinance 880.
Public comment was received by: Louise Gliatto & Dian Collier Motion to (1) Move to waive the full reading of the ordinance; And Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 880 Titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTIONS 2.04.010, 2.04.020, AND 2.04.030 TO CHAPTER 2.04 "CITY COUNCIL" OF TITLE 2 "ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL" OF THE YREKA MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and (2) Direct City Clerk to publish a summary of Ordinance 880 Consistent with Government Code Section 36933; and (3) The City Manager is directed to take all other actions required for adoption and implementation of Ordinance 880.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Clair, Davis, Baker
NO:'s: Councilmembers McCoy & Middleton
The motion passes.
12. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager Jason Ledbetter gave an update.
Fire Chief Jerry Lemos gave an update.
Assistant City Manager Juliana Lucchesi gave an update.
13. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS, STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Councilmember Davis gave an update on Fire Safety Council.
Councilmember Baker requests that the issue of public participation via zoom be added to a future agenda for further discussion.
Councilmember McCoy gave an update on COC.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:44 pm.
Minutes approved by City Council
Motion on April 1, 2025
ndy Prohaska, City Clerk