Colleen Baker, Mayor YA
James Clair, Mayor Pro Tempore CITY
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YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 2025
Closed Session: 6:00 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. 6:00PM CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
No public comment received on closed session item.
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 Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation (Gov Code §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 6:42 pm.
Closed session adjourned at 6:34 pm.
There was no reportable action in closed session.
5. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker are present
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Agenda approved as presented.
7. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comment received by: Corie Hinz, Jan Osborn & Lorenzo Love
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. Approval/ratification of payments issued from June 8, 2025, through July 5, 2025. b. Cash Balances, Budget to Actual and Fiscal Performance Reports for April 2025. c. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 17, 2025. d. Adoption of Resolution 2025-25 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving the Destruction of Certain City Records Identified by the Finance Director. e. Adoption of Resolution 2025-26 of the City Council of the City of Yreka authorizing the City Manager to enter into a written agreement to accept grant funds from the California Fire Foundation, if awarded, for purchase of communication equipment (handheld radios).
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 Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes unanimously
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Protocol:
i. Mayor will describe the purpose of the Public Hearing. ii. City Staff will provide the Staff Report.
ill. 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.
Municipal Projects Manager
a. Agenda Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant Close-Out Public Hearing.
Recommended City Council Action: Adoption of Resolution 2025-27 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Planning Grant Documents.
No public comment received.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-27 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving Planning Grant Documents.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Planning Manager
b. Agenda Title: City of Yreka Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subsistence Payment Program Application.
Recommended City Council Action: Open and Close Public Hearing Public comment received by: Jan Osborn and Dawnmarie Autry
11. CITY BUSINESS:
Assistant City Manager
a. Agenda Title: Discussion/Possible Action of Code Enforcement Settlement Agreement for 1409 Nugget Way, Yreka, CA, Assessor's Parcel Number 062-091-270-000.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Jeremy and Brooke Mason regarding cost recovery and reimbursement for 1409 Nugget Way, Yreka CA 96097 Assessor's Parcel Number 062-091-270-000.
Public comment received by: Jeremy Mason & Brooke Mason Motion to Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Jeremy and Brooke Mason regarding cost recovery and reimbursement for 1409 Nugget Way, Yreka, CA 96097 Assessor's Parcel Number 062-091-270-000.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: -0-
AYES: -0-
NO's: -0-
Motion dies for lack of second.
Motion to Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Jeremy and Brooke Mason regarding cost recovery and reimbursement for 1409 Nugget Way, Yreka, CA 96097 Assessor's Parcel Number 062-091-270-000 with an extension of time to June 1, 2026.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Davis
SECOND: Councilmember Baker
AYES: Councilmember Davis, Clair & Baker
NO's: Councilmembers Middleton & McCoy
The motion passes.
City Manager
b. Agenda Title: Introduction of and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.28 and 9.48 Concerning the Fire Department, and Approving a Resolution of the City Council Repealing Resolution 3005 Regarding the Fire Department Constitution and Bylaws.
Recommended City Council Action: (1) Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yreka Amending Chapters 2.28 - Fire Department, and 9.48.180 and 9.48.190 - Miscellaneous Offenses; (2) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Repealing City Council Resolution 3005 - Yreka Volunteer Fire Department and Constitution Bylaws; (3) Finding Ordinance Exempt from CEQA; and (4) Directing staff to take all actions required for adoption of proposed ordinance and resolution.
No public comment received.
Motion to (1) Introduce a Proposed Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yreka Amending Chapters 2.28 - Fire Department, and 9.48.180 and 9.48.190 - Miscellaneous Offenses; (2) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yreka Repealing City Council Resolution 3005 - Yreka Volunteer Fire Department and Constitution Bylaws; (3) Finding Ordinance Exempt from CEQA; and (4) Directing staff to take all actions required for adoption of proposed ordinance and resolution.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
City Manager
c. Agenda Title: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Chapter 2.54 "City Property - Trespassing"; Consideration of Urgency Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Chapter 2.54 "City Property - Trespassing"; Determination Ordinance Not Subject to CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378.
Recommended City Council Action: (1) Waive full reading and introduce for first reading an Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Section 2.54.010 "City Property - Trespassing" (Attachment 1); (2) Waive full
reading and adopt an Urgency Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Section 2.54.010 "City Property - Trespassing" (Attachment 2); (3) Finding such ordinances are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378; and (4) Directing city staff to take all actions required for adoption of proposed ordinance and urgency ordinance.
No public comment received.
Motion to waive full reading and introduce for first reading an Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Section 2.54.010 "City Property - Trespassing" and finding such ordinance exempt from CEQA and (2) Waive full reading and adopt an Urgency Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Section 2.54.010 "City Property - Trespassing" and finding such ordinance exempt from CEQA.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Motion to Approve the Urgency Ordinance and Finding Such Ordinance Exempt from CEQA.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Davis
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker The motion passes.
Motion to waive full reading and introduce for a first reading an Urgency Ordinance Amending Yreka Municipal Code Section 2.54.010 "City Property -Trespassing" and finding such ordinance exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker The motion passes.
12. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager John Elsnab gave an update on Planning Commission Fire Chief Jerry Lemos gave an update.
13. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS, STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
AB 1234" Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) *(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.) Councilmember Davis gave an update on Fire Safe Council.
Councilmember McCoy gave an update.
Councilmember Middleton requested that City Hall hours be added to the 8-5-2025, agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Baker gave an update.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
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Mayor of the City of Yreka
Minutes approved by City Council
Motion on August 5, 2025
Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk