Colleen Baker, Mayor
James Clair, Mayor Pro Tempore CITT
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andrew jared. City Attorne
YREKA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2026
Closed Session: 5:30 PM
Regular Session: 6:30 PM
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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
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
No public comment 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. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code Section §54957.8) Property APN: 014-421-310
Property Negotiator: Matthew Bray, Director of Public Works Negotiating Party: Judith Anderson
b. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code Section §54957.8) Property APN: 062-051-140
Property Negotiator: Matthew Bray, Director of Public Works Negotiating Party: Siskiyou Central Credit Union
4. 6:30PM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION:
Regular session was called to order at 6:30 pm.
Closed session adjourned at 5:56pm. There was no reportable action in closed session. Councilmember recused himself from closed session item 3.b.
5. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker are present
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion to approve the agenda as presented
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Middleton
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker The motion passes unanimously
7. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comment received by: Anthony Intiso, Louise Gliatto & 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. Approval/ratification of payments issued from December 8, 2025, through January 10, 2026. b. Treasures Report for June 2025.
c. Quarterly Investment Report for December 2025.
d. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 16, 2025. e. Approval of the Minutes for the Special Meeting held January 8, 2026. f. Adopt Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement Concerning Property at Assessor Parcel Number 041-421-310 and Authorizing Acceptance of Easements and Grant in Fee Certain Property from Judith Anderson; Adopt Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Easements from Brett Duncan (APN 062-181-010).
g. Adoption a Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement Concerning Property at Assessor Parcel Number 062-051-140 and Authorizing Acceptance of Easement from Siskiyou Credit Union. h. Approve the Appointment of Alex Macintyre to the Yreka Fire Department. i. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Peckham & Kenny for Executive Recruitment Services.
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 Davis
SECOND: Councilmember Clair
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Middleton, Clair & Baker
NO's: -0-
RECUSAL: Councilmember McCoy
**** Councilmember Clair excused himself from the remainder of the meeting due to an injury ****
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Protocol:
i. Mayor will describe the purpose of the Public Hearing. ii. 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.
vil. City Council will deliberate and act on the item.
Planning Manager
a. Agenda Title: Cannabis Business Permit Fee Schedule.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-04 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting a Comprehensive Cannabis Business Permit Fee Schedule and Adopt the Finding that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA.
Public comment received by: Louise Gliatto & Dawnmarie Autry Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-04 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Adopting a Comprehensive Cannabis Business Permit Fee Schedule and Adopt the Finding that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers McCoy, Middleton & Baker
NO's: Councilmember Davis
ABSENT: Councilmember Clair
The motion passes
Planning Manager
b. Agenda Title: 205 Humbug Road, APN 053-662-730 Tentative Parcel Map Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-05 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving with Conditions Tentative Parcel Map No. 20251-61 for the Subdivision of One 1.17-Acre Parcel into Two Parcels and Approving A Class 15 and Class 3 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
No public comment received
Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-05 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving with Conditions Tentative Parcel Map No. 20251-61 for the Subdivision of One 1.17-Acre Parcel into Two Parcels and Approving A Class 15 and Class 3 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTIONED: Councilmember Middleton
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton & Baker
NO's: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember Clair
The motion passes
11. CITY BUSINESS:
Human Resources Director
a. Agenda Title: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Yreka and the United Public Employees of California LiUNA Local 792 (UPEC) for Miscellaneous Employees.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-06 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving the Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yreka and the United Public Employees of California LiUNA Local 792 (UPEC) for Miscellaneous Employees.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-06 of the City Council of the City of Yreka Approving the Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Yreka and the United Public Employees of California LiUNA Local 792 (UPEC) for Miscellaneous Employees.
No public comment received
MOTIONED: Councilmember Davis
SECOND: Councilmember McCoy
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton & Baker
NO's: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember Clair
The motion passes
Fire Chief
b. Agenda Title: Approval to Apply for the AFG Radio Grant Equipment in the amount of $25,000.
Recommended City Council Action: Motion to Approve the Yreka Fire Department's request to apply for the AFG Radio Equipment Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 assisted by Lexipol.
No public comment received
Motion to Approve the Yreka Fire Department's request to apply for the AFG Radio Equipment Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 assisted by Lexipol.
MOTIONED: Councilmember McCoy
SECOND: Councilmember Davis
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, McCoy, Middleton, & Baker
NO's: -0-
ABSENT: Councilmember Clair
The motion passes
f. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager John Elsnab gave an update
g. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS, STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS:
4B 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any) *(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make rief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.
Councilmember McCoy gave an update.
Councilmember Middleton gave an update on COC.
Councilmember Davis gave an update on Fire Safe Council.
Councilmember Baker gave an update and requested that the city manager look into the Community Resource Center possibly hosting a bicycle safety event. h. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Mayor of the City of Yrek
Minutes approved by City Council
Motion on February 3, 2026
Cyrdy Prohaska, City Clerk