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AMENDED YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 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.
NOTE: Councilmember McCoy will be participating remotely (Gov. Code section 54953(f) (2) (A) (i), Just Cause, medical illness). Public participation shall be allowed remotely via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6194957056?omn=82090705547
1. 5:30PM CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION:
Closed session was called to order at 5:30 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. Public Employee Employment (Government Code Section §54957) Position: City Manager
4. 6:30PM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Closed session adjourned at 6:24 pm.
Regular session was called to order at 6:39 pm
Report out from closed session: Council has authorized the mayor to negotiate with John Elsnab regarding the City Manager Position.
5. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Davis, Middleton, Clair & Baker are present. Councilmember McCoy is present and appearing remotely.
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to Approve the Agenda as Presented
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Baker & Clair NO's: -0-
The motion passes unanimously
7. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comment received by: Phil Anzo
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 September 28, 2025, through October 11, 2025. b. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 7, 2025. c. Adoption of Resolution 2025-38 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Setting Forth the Appropriations Limit for the City of Yreka for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
d. Motion to Direct the City Manager to Waive Fees for an Encroachment Permit and the Use of the City Stage and Approve the Stipend Request for the Special Event Known as the "2025 Yreka Holiday e. Approval of the First Amendment to Purchase and Sales Agreement with Pac Trust Realty for Assessor's Parcel Numbers 061-163-010, 061-272-030, 061-272-070 & 061-281-010 (915 S. Main Street & 918 4th Street).
f. Approve the Appointment of Aiden Welch to the Yreka Fire Department. g. Motion to Authorize the Mayor to sign the draft letter of Support for Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Bond BHCIP Roud 2: Unmet Needs Application. h. Adoption of Resolution 2025-39 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting a Revised Procurement Policy Incorporating Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Requirements Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Sections 12400-12404.
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.
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker The motion passes unanimously
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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.
Planning Manager
a. Agenda Title: Master Fee Schedule Update
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve City Resolution 2025-40 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Adopt the Finding that the Project is Statutorily Exempt From CEQA.
Public comment received by: Dawnmarie Autry, Lorenzo Love & Jan Osborn Motion to Approve City Resolution 2025-40 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Adopt the Finding that the Project is Statutorily Exempt From CEQA.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember Baker
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
11. CITY BUSINESS:
Assistant City Manager
a. Agenda Title: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 885 Amending Titles 5, 9, and 16 of the Yreka Municipal Code to all non-storefront retail medicinal cannabis delivery.
Recommended City Council Action: (1) Motion to Waive full reading of Ordinance; And Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 885 Titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.30 "CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES" TO TITLE 5 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSES" TO REGULATE MEDICINAL CANNABIS NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL BUSINESSES; AMENDING CHAPTER 16.100 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES"; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.25 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES"; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.26 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY PROHIBITED" AND FINDING SUCH ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and (2) Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of Ordinance 885 consistent with Government Code Section 36399; and (3) the City Manager is directed to take all other actions required for adoption and implementation of Ordinance 885.
Public comment received by: Alan Magana & Jan Osborn
(1) Motion to Waive full reading of Ordinance; And Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 885 Titled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YREKA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
5.30 "CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES" TO TITLE 5 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSES" TO REGULATE MEDICINAL CANNABIS NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL BUSINESSES; AMENDING CHAPTER 16.100 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES"; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.25 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES"; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.26 "MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY PROHIBITED" AND FINDING SUCH ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and (2) Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of Ordinance 885 consistent with Government Code Section 36399; and (3) the City Manager is directed to take all other actions required for adoption and implementation of Ordinance 885.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers McCoy, Middleton & Clair
NO's: Councilmembers Davis & Baker
The motion passes.
Finance Director
b. Agenda Title: Discussion/Possible Action: Approve Resolution of the Yreka City Council Adopting the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026, and Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-41 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026, and Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year June 30, 2027.
No public comment received
Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-41 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026, and Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year June 30, 2027.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Clair
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes
Planning Manager
c. Agenda Title: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fee Waiver Program Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-42 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Establishing a Fee Waiver Program for Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of the 6" Cycle Housing Element.
No public comment received.
Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-42 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Establishing a Fee Waiver Program for Accessory Dwelling Units in Support of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO's: -0-
The motion passes.
Councilmember Middleton
d. Agenda Title: Discussion/Possible Action: Discussion with City Council to Open City Hail to the Public On Fridays During Normal or Revised Business Hours.
Recommended City Council Action: (1) Return to full opening on Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a two- nonth temporary closure on Fridays beginning when dog licenses are due and at the end of period return to ful perational days of Friday (2) Reduce public hours on Fridays to 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (3) Reduce public hours ol Fridays to 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Public comment received by: Juliana Lucchesi & Dawnmarie Autry Motion to Maintain City Hall Hours as they currently are with the addition of appropriate signage on the doors regarding Friday lobby hours and how to access the staff.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Baker
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker NO:'s: -0-
The motion passes unanimously
f. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
Assistant City Manager Juliana Lucchesi gave an update
Planning Manager Alia Roca Lezra gave an update
Police Chief Mark Gilman gave an update
g. 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.) Councilmembers McCoy gave an update
Councilmember Davis gave an update on Fire Safe Council Councilmember Clair gave an update
Councilmember Baker gave an update
h. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm.
Colteen Paren
Mayor of the City of Yrek
Minutes approved by City Council
Motion on November 4, 2025
Cyndy Prohaska, City Clerk