Yreka public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 17, 2024.

• Regular meeting of December 20, 2023, cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a second reading of Ordinance No. 876 to update water and wastewater service rates. The body will also review routine consent items including cannabis licensing and community grants.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 876 regarding water and wastewater utility rate increases
• Approval of a $13,000 cash contribution to Siskiyou Family YMCA for perimeter fencing at 350 N. Foothill
• Approval of a $115,000 Retail Cannabis Licensing program grant from the State of California
• Professional Services Agreement with SCI-CG to establish a cannabis licensing program
• Resolution 2023-55 regarding 2024 City contributions to employees' healthcare costs

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss legal counsel and real property negotiations. The open session will be used to announce any reportable actions taken during the closed session.

• Negotiation of price and terms for APN 053-591-400-000 and APN 053-591-380-000 with E B Development Corporation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss city contributions, including cash, staffing, and in-kind services, to community organization programs and events. The committee will also address public comments and may direct staff to prepare reports or place items on future agendas.

• Discussion of city contributions (cash, staffing, in-kind) to community programs and events
• Public comment period limited to agenda items, with 3-minute speaking limit
• Special events discussion

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a 'State of the Department' presentation by Fire Chief Lemos on the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department, and a discussion about the city's contributions (cash, staffing, and in-kind services) to community organization programs and events. No formal action is scheduled; the committee will make recommendations to the City Council on finance, budget, audits, capital planning, and debt.

• Discussion of Yreka Volunteer Fire Department 'State of the Department' by Chief Lemos
• Discussion of city contributions (cash, staffing, in-kind) to community organization programs and events
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
• Remote public comment not accepted unless councilmember participates via AB 2449

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 876 to adopt updated water and wastewater service rates. The body will also review transportation claims and the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 876 regarding Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Increase
• Approval of Transportation Claims for the Local Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-54 Approving the 2024 Meeting Calendar for Regular City Council Meetings
• Closed session regarding liability claims from Julia Alford and Susan Meek
• Closed session regarding property negotiations with E B Development Corporation for APN 053-591-400-000 and APN 053-591-380-000

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding proposed utility rate increases and the annual Development Impact Fee Report. The council is also tasked with reviewing the city's Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 876 for Water and Wastewater utility rate increases
• Public hearing for Resolution 2023-53 to approve the Development Impact Fee Report
• Updating the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee (Rate) Program
• Ratification of payments issued from October 29, 2023, through November 10, 2023

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from September 20, 2023. The main item is a discussion and direction on the draft vision statement and guiding principles for the General Plan 2044 update, based on public engagement input. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion and direction on General Plan 2044 draft vision statement and guiding principles

City Council

The City Council will discuss guidelines for the CDBG Main Street Construction Mitigation Small Business Grant Program. The body will also review the municipal code regarding the manner of addressing the council and handle several routine consent items.

• CDBG Main Street Construction Mitigation Small Business Grant Program Guidelines
• Resolution 2023-47 declaring city-owned property (APN 062-031-190) as surplus land
• Resolution 2023-52 Purchase Sale Agreement of Carnegie Library
• Restructuring of Police Sergeant position to a Police Lieutenant position
• Review of Yreka Municipal Code 1.24.170 Addressing the Council

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the draft program guidelines for the CDBG Main Street Construction Mitigation Small Business Grant Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance to small businesses negatively impacted by the Highway 3 Rehabilitation Project on Main Street, running from 2022 to 2024. The committee will review eligibility criteria, funding sources, and program administration details.

• Discussion on CDBG Main Street Construction Mitigation Small Business Grant Draft Program Guidelines
• Grant program funded by CDBG, contract number 22-CDBG-ED-30045
• Eligible businesses: within 300 feet of Main Street, between Moonlit Oaks Avenue and Montague Road
• Businesses must employ no more than 25 employees and meet low-to-moderate income job creation/retention requirements
• Program aims to mitigate negative financial impacts from road construction delays and closures

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 18, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 15, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted October 10, 2023

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review a Planning Commission approval for a new travel center and hotel. The hearing also includes an appeal from local businesses challenging a height variance for the proposed hotel.

• Public hearing on Yreka Travel Center and Hotel development (Phase I and II)
• Appeal of Variance 2021-45 filed by Yreka Truck Stop, Holiday Inn Express, and A-1 Investments, LLC
• Proposed 12,300 square-foot convenience store, food hall, and retail shop
• Proposed 70-room, three-story hotel
• Motion to adopt the 'United Against Hate' proclamation for November 12-18, 2023

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider adopting protest voting procedures for a proposed water and wastewater rate increase, with a public hearing scheduled for November 21, 2023. The consent agenda includes a $963,992 construction contract for the S. Oregon Street Rehabilitation Project and a resolution declaring a city-owned property as surplus. Closed session will discuss potential litigation and real property negotiations for two properties.

• Resolution 2023-46: Approving guidelines for protest voting on proposed water/wastewater rate increase
• Resolution 2023-48: Awarding $963,992 construction contract to Advantage Paving for S. Oregon Street Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 2023-47: Declaring city-owned property as surplus land under Surplus Land Act
• Resolution 2023-49: Authorizing application for USDA-FS Community Wildfire Defense Grant
• Closed session: Negotiations for 400 S. Foothill and 1961 Campus Drive properties

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss updates on a proposed sales tax measure, the city's website redesign with CivicPlus, and communications initiatives like 'Letters from Ledbetter'. They will also continue developing a mission statement and objectives, and review communications policies modeled after Garden Grove, CA. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes expected.

• Update on proposed sales tax measure by Rochelle Lewis of NBS
• Discussion of website redesign evaluation with CivicPlus
• Continued discussion on communications policies modeled after Garden Grove, CA
• Development of mission statement, objectives, and timeline of deliverables
• Review of closed captioning transcript from August 29, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving an amendment to Planned Unit Development No. 5-98, an associated use permit, and a variance for the proposed Yreka Travel Center and Hotel. The project includes a 12,300-square-foot convenience store, food hall, retail shop, fuel centers, and a 70-room hotel. The commission will also consider approving the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting. No other old or new business is listed.

• Public hearing on PUD amendment, use permit amendment, and variance for APNs 053-642-350, 053-642-360, 053-642-370, 053-642-380
• Phase I: 12,300 sq ft building (convenience store, food hall, retail), fuel center with 8 auto/RV dispensers, 4 diesel dispensers, 99-space parking lot
• Phase II: 70-room, three-story hotel with parking
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting
• Future item: General Plan 2044 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles on October 18, 2023

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 99.1-acre property into two parcels, and will consider the second reading of an ordinance amending the employee personnel system and nepotism rules. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as payments totaling $459,437.37, meeting minutes, a fire department volunteer appointment, and a homeless liaison services contract.

• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 2022-52 to split 99.1 acres into 43.28-acre and 55.82-acre parcels
• Second reading of Ordinance 875 amending Chapter 2.10 (Employee Personnel System) and Chapter 2.50 (Nepotism)
• Ratification of payments from Aug 29 to Sep 8, 2023 totaling $459,437.37
• Appointment of Dalton Landrum as volunteer to Yreka Fire Department
• Contract with Siskiyou County Health and Human Services for Homeless Liaison Services

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly direct staff on special event staff and council review procedures, review the city's GASB 68 actuarial report and GASB 75 report, and discuss Proposition 218 procedures. These items are part of the committee's oversight of finance, budget, audits, and capital planning. The meeting is open for public comment, but no final decisions are expected; the committee will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Review of GASB 68 actuarial report from McCloud & Watts for fiscal year 2023 (measured June 30, 2022)
• Review of GASB 75 report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
• Discussion of Proposition 218 procedures
• Discussion of special event staff and council review procedures
• Future meeting strategy for pension and OPEB costs

Fire Department Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Fire Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss progress on fire mitigation, a new fire station, medical call response, and funding for paid staffing. They will review recent grants, including a $928,496 Jumpstart grant and a $1,000,000 CalFire wildfire grant, and consider a potential tax measure for fire operations. The committee is also exploring new grant opportunities and evaluating sites for a new fire station.

• Received $928,496 Jumpstart Grant for Resilience Officer, recruiting underway
• Selected NMR (Redding) for architectural services (40%) for new fire station
• Received $1,000,000 CalFire Wildfire Grant for air curtain incinerator
• Working with NBS to poll and develop tax measure for fire operations
• Seeking grants to upgrade Council Chamber, Community Center, Theater as resiliency centers

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a public hearing on updating the 2024 Master Fee Schedule, which sets fees for applications and licensing within the city. The council will also discuss a water and wastewater utility rate study, introduce an ordinance revising personnel and nepotism rules, and consider adopting a revised personnel policies manual. Consent agenda items include a $1,118,560 contract for the new fire station project and a $133,684 IT services agreement.

• Public hearing: Adopt Resolution 2023-39 updating the Master Fee Schedule
• Consent: $1,118,560 contract with Nichols-Melburg & Rossetto for new fire station design
• Consent: $133,684.32 IT services agreement with Network One for FY 2023-2024
• New business: Water and wastewater utility rate study presentation by Pace Engineering
• New business: Introduce Ordinance 875 amending personnel system and nepotism rules

The City Council approved several professional services agreements, including a contract for a new fire station. The Council also adopted an updated comprehensive fee schedule and revised personnel policies. Additionally, Dawnmarie Autrey was appointed to the Planning Commission.

• Approved $1,118,560 contract with Nichols-Melburg & Rossetto for Yreka Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Station Project (4-0)
• Approved $133,684.32 IT services agreement with Network One for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-39 updating the 2024 Master Fee Schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-44 approving the Revised Personnel Polices and Procedure Manual (4-0)
• Appointed Dawnmarie Autrey to a vacant seat on the Planning Commission
• Appointed Kaleb Laustalot as a volunteer to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 875 amending Municipal Code chapters on Employee Personnel System and Nepotism (4-0)
• Approved resolutions for 'Norcal Cross' and Greenhorn Disc Golf Tournament events (4-0)

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and prioritize the city's communication channels, including the website, social media, and SeeClickFix. They will also review a website redesign with CivicPlus, develop a mission statement and objectives, and consider adopting communication policies modeled after the City of Garden Grove, CA. The meeting includes a presentation from Siskiyou Media Council and is open to public comment.

• Prioritization ranking of city communications channels (newsletter, SeeClickFix, website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter)
• Website redesign evaluation with CivicPlus
• Development of mission statement, objectives, and timeline of deliverables
• Continued discussion on communication policies modeled after City of Garden Grove, CA
• Update on operations and programming changes with Siskiyou Media Council

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to consider an appeal of the City Manager's decision to euthanize a dog named Bear and prohibit its owner from owning dogs for three years. The council will also vote on awarding a $93,768 construction contract to Conflux Construction Inc. for the S. Foothill Drive Brownfield Site Cleanup Project.

• Public hearing on appeal of administrative decision to euthanize dog 'Bear' and ban owner from dog ownership for 3 years
• Resolution 2023-38 to award $93,768 contract to Conflux Construction Inc. for S. Foothill Drive Brownfield Site Cleanup
• Project involves removing 390 cubic yards of contaminated soil, hauling to landfill, and testing
• Bids opened Aug 7, 2023; Conflux was lowest of three bidders (ERRG $121,489.33, Northstate $109,039.38)
• Funding covered by $125,000 budget appropriation from September 2021

The City Council held a special hearing to review an appeal regarding a City Manager's decision. The Council voted unanimously to uphold the order for the dog to be humanely euthanized and for the owner to be prohibited from owning a dog for three years.

• Upheld City Manager's decision to humanely euthanize dog 'Bear' and prohibit owner from owning dogs for three years (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a tentative parcel map to split a 99.1-acre property into two parcels, and the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development. The commission will also discuss whether to change its regular meeting start time. The agenda includes consent items for approving prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Evans Family Tentative Parcel Map (APNs 061-301-010, 061-301-060, 061-301-240) to subdivide 99.1 acres into 43.28-acre and 55.82-acre parcels
• Public hearing on Final Environmental Impact Report for Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development (Resolution 2023-05)
• Discussion on changing the Planning Commission meeting start time
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from April 14, 2023 and July 19, 2023 meetings

The Planning Commission recommended the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development. The commission also recommended approval of a tentative parcel map for the Evans Family and changed its regular meeting start time.

• Approved April 14, 2023 and July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of Resolution 2023-04 for Evans Family Tentative Parcel Map to City Council
• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 recommending certification of Final Environmental Impact Report for Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development
• Changed regular meeting start time to 6:00PM

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider adopting the biannual budget for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, along with a resolution setting the appropriations limit. The council will also vote on several special event street closures, a software agreement, and a grant resolution. A closed session precedes the regular meeting to discuss real property negotiations.

• Resolution 2023-36 adopting the biannual budget for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
• Resolution 2023-35 setting the appropriations limit for FY 2023-24
• Resolution 2023-37 to access $928,496 in CalOES JumpStart grant funds for a Resilience Officer
• Street closures for Yreka Night of Lights (Dec 2), Kids Block Party (Sep 9), and The Divine Masterpiece (Sep 9)
• Agreement with Jaguar Software for webRemit remote deposit services

The City Council approved the biannual budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The council also authorized street closures for three special events and approved a grant for a Resilience Officer position. No reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• Adopted biannual budget for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $928,496 CalOES JumpStart grant for Resilience Officer position (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Yreka Night of Lights on Dec 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Kids Block Party on Sept 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved street closures for The Divine Masterpiece on Sept 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Set appropriations limit for fiscal year 2023-24 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Jaguar Software webRemit Service (5-0)
• Ratified payments issued July 24, 2023, through August 4, 2023 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss an update on the budget process. The committee will also consider future agenda items, including a review of the pension actuarial report and a draft utility rate study. Public comments are invited on listed agenda items.

• Discussion of budget process update
• Future review of pension actuarial report and funding levels
• Future draft utility rate study and 218 procedures

City Council

The Yreka City Council will discuss and possibly act on removing a Planning Commissioner appointment due to absenteeism under YMC 2.20.020. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a budget presentation, and public comments.

• Discussion of YMC 2.20.020 Planning Commission membership and possible removal for absenteeism
• Approval/ratification of payments issued July 10-21, 2023
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Resolution 2023-32 approving destruction of certain city records
• Budget presentation by Finance Director Emily Aldrich

The City Council adopted the consent agenda, which included the ratification of payments and the destruction of specific city records. Finance Director Emily Aldrich presented the bi-annual budget for future discussion and adoption. One item regarding Planning Commission membership was removed from the agenda following a commissioner's resignation.

• Approved payments issued from July 10, 2023, through July 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023, Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-32 for the destruction of certain city records (5-0)
• Removed item 5.a regarding Planning Commission membership from the agenda

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 99.1-acre property into two parcels, and the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development. The commission will also discuss the start time of its regular meetings. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Evans Family Tentative Parcel Map (2022-52) to split 99.1 acres into 43.28-acre and 55.82-acre parcels at 360 East Oberlin
• Public hearing to consider adopting Final EIR for Yreka Travel Center and Hotel Development (2021-45)
• Discussion on changing the start time of regular Planning Commission meetings
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from April 14, 2023 meeting
• Future item: PUD amendment public hearing for Yreka Travel Center on August 2, 2023

The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions. Community Development Director Juliana Lucchesi announced that the commission lacked a proper quorum under Brown Act regulations. All public hearings are continued until August 16, 2023.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold closed-session real estate negotiations and then, in open session, consider recommendations for a mayoral appointment to fill one expired Planning Commission term, approve a resolution for the 2024 Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour, and approve street closures and in-kind services for National Night Out. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as payment approvals and meeting minutes.

• Closed session negotiations for properties at 805 Lane Street, 110 W. Miner Street, and APNs 053-591-400-000, 053-591-380-000, and 053-473-240-000
• Mayoral appointment to fill one expired Planning Commission term; applicants Dawnmarie Autry and Peter O'Brien
• Resolution 2023-30 approving the Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour on May 17-19, 2024
• Resolution 2023-31 approving street closures and in-kind services for National Night Out
• Consent agenda: approval of payments from June 15 to July 9, 2023, and minutes from June 20 and July 12 meetings

The City Council nominated Peter O’Brien to fill one expired term on the Planning Commission. The Council also approved resolutions for two upcoming special events and ratified routine payments and meeting minutes.

• Nominated Peter O’Brien for Planning Commission appointment (5-0)
• Nomination of Dawnmarie Autrey for Planning Commission failed (2-3)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 for Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour May 17-19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-31 for National Night Out street closures and in-kind services (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including payment ratification and June 20 and July 12 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the possible purchase of property at 19817 Iron Gate Lake Road, Hornbrook, CA (APN 004-370-030-000) from PacifiCorp, including price. The open session at 7:30 PM includes a 30-minute special presentation on cannabis cultivation and use by Cameron Mooney. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Closed session: real property negotiation with PacifiCorp for 19817 Iron Gate Lake Road, Hornbrook, CA (APN 004-370-030-000)
• Special presentation on cannabis cultivation and use by Cameron Mooney (30 minutes)

The City Council convened in closed session to discuss the possible purchase of property at 19817 Iron Gate Lake Road from PacifiCorp. No reportable actions were announced upon returning to open session.

• Discussed possible purchase of 19817 Iron Gate Lake Road in closed session

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting. The Yreka City Council has cancelled its July 4, 2023 regular meeting as adopted by Resolution 2022-54 on December 6, 2022. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 18, 2023.

• Regular City Council meeting of July 4, 2023 cancelled
• Cancellation adopted by Resolution 2022-54 on December 6, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss improving how the city communicates with residents. They will see demonstrations of See Click Fix and Citizen Lab, and discuss a mission statement, objectives, and other cities' communication policies. The committee will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Demonstration of See Click Fix by Public Works Director Matt Bray
• Demonstration of Citizen Lab by Community Development Director Juliana Lucchesi
• Discussion of mission statement, objectives, and timeline of deliverables
• Review of communication policies from Allen, TX, Garden Grove, CA, and Kyle, TX
• Review of current adopted city communication policies

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 19, 2023.

• June 21, 2023 regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 19, 2023

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold public hearings on applying for state and federal grants, including a Homekey grant to convert the Jefferson Inn into long-term housing and a CDBG application for community projects. They will also interview Planning Commission applicants and consider a water infrastructure grant application.

• Public hearing on Homekey grant application to convert Jefferson Inn, 1235 S Main St, into housing
• Public hearing to solicit comments on CDBG funding applications for 2023
• Resolution to apply for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for South Yreka Water Supply project
• Interviews for one Planning Commission seat
• Closed session on litigation and property negotiations

The City Council authorized the Rural Community Housing Development Corporation to apply for a Homekey Cycle 3 grant to convert the Jefferson Inn into long-term residences. The Council also approved a grant application for water supply improvements and adopted a resolution for pre-budget expenditures.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-28 authorizing Rural Community Housing Development Corporation to apply for the Homekey Cycle 3 Grant Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-29 to apply for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant funds for the South Yreka Water Supply and Distribution Improvements Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-27 authorizing expenditure of funds starting July 1, 2023, prior to the adoption of the Biannual Budget (5-0)
• Approved payments issued from May 30, 2023, through June 09, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023, and June 14, 2023, meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to consider proposals and potentially prepare a grant application for the 2023 CDBG Program Funding Applications

Planning Commission

The joint special meeting consisted of mandatory ethics training for local officials as required by AB 1234. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the session.

• Completed AB 1234 Ethics Mandatory Training presented by City Attorney Andrew Jared

City Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Yreka City Council and Planning Commission, held in person only. The sole substantive item is a mandatory two-hour ethics training presentation by City Attorney Andrew Jared, required under California AB 1234 for local officials. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

• AB 1234 ethics training presented by City Attorney Andrew Jared (2 hours)

The joint special meeting consisted of mandatory ethics training for local officials as required by AB 1234. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the session.

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a utility rate study by PACE Engineering, which projects significant annual water and wastewater rate increases over the next five years to fund capital improvements and maintain cash reserves. The committee will also discuss a full-time clerk position, recommend a consultant for a safety initiative RFP, and receive an update on the budget process. No formal action is listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and recommendation.

• Water rate study: possible 8.4% to 12.8% annual increases, raising monthly base rate from $38.45 to $57.55-$70.22 by 2028
• Wastewater rate study: possible 7.25% to 14.5% annual increases, raising monthly base rate from $51.10 to $72.50-$100.56 by 2028
• Discussion of full-time clerk position
• Recommendation of consultant for Safety Initiative RFP
• Update on budget process

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a payment plan for Bill Schmidt's delinquent development impact fees, which total $22,442.66 including interest and penalties. The council previously set conditions for payment relief by June 6, 2023, and Schmidt has since received a Certificate of Occupancy. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation.

• Reconsideration of fee waiver request for Bill Schmidt's investment property, with fees locked at $22,442.66
• Closed session to discuss potential litigation (1 case)
• Public comment period and follow-up

The City Council held a special meeting on May 31, 2023. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes provided.

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a visioning workshop for the General Plan 2044 update. The session includes a transgenerational activity and a review of survey results to draft a vision statement. The Commission's action is to give direction on this draft statement for future consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.

• General Plan 2044 visioning workshop
• Draft vision statement for future Planning Commission and City Council consideration

The Planning Commission and City Council conducted a workshop to identify transgenerational needs for the General Plan update. Participants worked in groups to provide recommendations for a draft vision statement. The Community Development Director collected these written documents for future consideration.

• Collected group recommendations for the draft 2044 City of Yreka vision statement

City Council

The Yreka City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting for a General Plan 2044 visioning workshop. The session includes a transgenerational activity, a review of survey results, and drafting a vision statement for future consideration. No formal decisions are expected; the body will give direction on the draft vision statement.

• General Plan 2044 visioning workshop with interactive session
• Review of General Plan visioning survey results
• Draft vision statement for future Council and Planning Commission consideration

The City Council and Planning Commission conducted an interactive workshop to identify transgenerational needs for the General Plan update. Participants provided written findings and recommendations to the Community Development Director to inform a draft vision statement.

• Collected written recommendations from workshop groups for the 2044 City of Yreka vision statement

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023, is cancelled. The commission will next meet on its regular date of June 21, 2023. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of May 17, 2023 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved a $7,500 cash contribution and street closures for the Yreka Holiday Parade. The Council also authorized a project list for $192,348 in SB1 road maintenance funds and approved two Memorandums of Understanding for affordable housing developers.

• Approved Resolution 2023-22 for Yreka Holiday Parade including $7,500 cash contribution and $2,250 in-kind public works services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 for SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects for FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-24 authorizing MOU with Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation for Homekey project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-25 authorizing MOU with Danco for affordable housing tax credit projects (5-0)
• Approved payments issued from April 3, 2023, through May 5, 2023 (4-0, Kegg abstained)
• Approved minutes from April 14 and April 18, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Approved continuation of Urgency Ordinance #864 regarding fireworks until June 18, 2023 (5-0)

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review current communication methods and tools used by the city, including translation services, an online engagement portal, and various digital outreach platforms. They will also discuss developing a mission statement, objectives, and a timeline for deliverables. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Overview of communication tools: Reverse 911, Selectron SMS, SeeClickFix, CivicEngage, social media, YouTube
• Discussion of state mandates for translated government documents
• Preview of new online public engagement portal software
• Development of committee mission statement, goals, and objectives
• Public comment period for residents

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will receive CEQA training and discuss undergrounding regulations for high-priority areas, providing staff direction. The meeting also includes a General Plan progress update and a request for special meeting dates for a visioning workshop. No public hearings are scheduled.

• CEQA training overview and EIR presentation
• Discussion of MC-2022-03 Undergrounding Regulations, focusing on high-priority areas
• General Plan progress update and private projects report
• Request for special meeting dates in May for Visioning Workshop with City Council
• Consent agenda: approval of February 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. The commission received a presentation on CEQA training and updates on the General Plan and various local building projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 874, which prohibits personal fireworks within city limits while allowing supervised public displays, and Resolution 2023-20 to establish fees for recovering response costs from fireworks violations. The council will also consider authorizing a request for proposals for public safety ballot measure consulting, funded partly by an $80,650 dividend, and approving a legal services agreement with retiring City Attorney Dohn Henion for special counsel retainer services. Consent agenda items include approval of payments, minutes, audited financial statements, and a resolution on uniform allowances.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 874 banning personal fireworks
• Resolution 2023-20 establishing fees for fireworks response costs
• Legal services agreement with Dohn Henion for special counsel retainer
• Resolution 2023-21 authorizing RFP for public safety ballot measure, funded by $80,650 dividend
• Consent agenda: payments, minutes, audited financial statements, uniform allowance resolution

The City Council adopted Ordinance 874 to prohibit the sale and use of personal fireworks within city limits, while still allowing supervised public displays. The Council also approved a resolution to recover personnel and disposal costs from fireworks violations. Additionally, the city authorized a request for proposals to develop a public safety ballot measure.

• Adopted Ordinance 874 prohibiting personal fireworks (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-20 establishing liability fees for fireworks response costs (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-21 to issue an RFP for public safety ballot measure engagement and allocated $80,650 in dividend proceeds (5-0)
• Authorized Legal Services Agreement with retiring City Attorney Dohn Henion for special counsel retainer services (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FY 2021-22 audited financial statements and Resolution 2023-19 for public safety uniform allowances (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing three professional services agreements for legal representation. The main item is hiring Colantuono, Highsmith, Whatley, PC as the new city attorney, replacing Dohn Henion who is leaving at the end of April. The council will also consider contracts with The Water Group for water law and Silver & Wright for nuisance abatement and code enforcement. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the city attorney position.

• Authorize legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith, Whatley, PC for city attorney representation (monthly retainer $6,900 for up to 30 hours)
• Authorize legal services agreement with The Water Group for water law and advocacy
• Authorize legal services agreement with Silver & Wright, LLP for nuisance abatement, code enforcement, and prosecutor services
• Closed session to discuss public employment: City Attorney(s)

The City Council authorized the City Manager and staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney legal representation. The meeting also included a closed session regarding public employment and a proposed agreement with The Water Group.

• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith, Whatley, PC for City Attorney representation (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the city's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, along with updates on capital construction projects, a utility rate study, and the budget process. The committee will consider and make recommendations on these finance-related matters, but no formal action is scheduled.

• Review of June 30, 2022 audited financial statements and independent auditor's report
• Update on capital construction projects active this summer
• Update on utility rate study
• Update on budget process

City Council

The Yreka City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a possible purchase of the Fall Creek property from PacifiCorp, then hold a regular session to consider a $750,000 DOJ grant application for two police officers, approve a special event permit for the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, and handle routine consent items.

• Closed session: possible purchase of Fall Creek (Superior Water Rights, including Power Generation Facility) from PacifiCorp
• Resolution 2023-18: apply for $750,000 DOJ Community Hiring Program grant for two officers, with $250,000 city match
• Resolution 2023-17: approve Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt at Miner Street Park on April 8, 2023
• Consent agenda: approve payments, minutes, and continue urgency ordinance #864 (fireworks)
• Presentations: 'Fund Your Small Business' event and Caltrans update on Yreka Rehab

The City Council approved a grant application to hire two additional police officers and authorized a Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt. The council also ratified routine payments and meeting minutes via the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2023-18 to apply for a $750,000 DOJ Community Hiring Program grant for two officers (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-17 for the Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Show at Miner Street Park (4-0)
• Approved ratification of payments from March 13, 2023, through March 26, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21 and March 25, 2023, meetings (4-0)
• Approved continuation of Urgency Ordinance #864 regarding fireworks (4-0)
• Approved waiving full text reading of all ordinances on the agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting with a workshop to discuss the roles and responsibilities of elected officials, review code of conduct documents, and administrative processes. Following the workshop, the Council will enter closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop on elected official roles and responsibilities
• Review of code of conduct documents
• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation for City Attorney
• Public comment period for items not on the regular agenda

The City Council conducted a workshop to review the roles, responsibilities, and administrative processes of elected officials. The council reviewed the City’s Code of Conduct for Elected Official and provided direction on structuring the next meeting for continued discussion.

• Directed staff on the structure of the next meeting regarding the Code of Conduct for Elected Official

City Council

The City Council authorized a professional services agreement for the City Hall ADA remodel and increased the fire development impact fee. The Council also approved an application for the Prohousing Designation Program and a cannabis retail grant, though both faced dissenting votes.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with ORW Architecture, Inc. for City Hall ADA Remodel (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-59 to apply for the Prohousing Designation Program (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 increasing fire development impact fee from $35 flat rate to $2.03 per square foot (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 for State of California Local Jurisdiction Cannabis Retail Access Grant Program funding (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 874 prohibiting personal fireworks (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 to support revising Sierra Nevada Conservancy Region boundaries (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (5-0)
• Authorized settlement authority for a civil administrative matter in closed session (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023, is cancelled. The commission will next meet on April 19, 2023. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of March 15, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion by the Personnel Board to reconsider a prior decision on the discipline, dismissal, or release of a police officer. No other business is on the agenda, and any reportable action will be announced after the closed session.

• Closed session to reconsider and redetermine prior decision on discipline/dismissal/release of a police officer

The City Council held a special meeting to reconsider a personnel board determination. The Council voted to uphold the original decision concerning Ryan Welch.

• Upheld original personnel board decision regarding Ryan Welch (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider awarding a $6,104,627 construction contract for the Wastewater Collection System Improvements Project, approving the sale of surplus real property to Nor-Cal Products for $80,000, and authorizing a contract with Siskiyou County for a Homeless Liaison Officer. The council will also discuss supporting or opposing state legislation and grant applications, and will hold a closed session on real property negotiations.

• Award $6,104,627 construction contract to Site Work Solutions, Inc. for wastewater collection system improvements
• Approve sale of APN 062-031-250-000 to Nor-Cal Products for $80,000 (Resolution 2023-10)
• Authorize $160,000 annual contract with Siskiyou County for Homeless Liaison Officer services
• Consider letter opposing Coquille Indian Tribe's Medford gaming facility application
• Authorize $2,500,000 CalFire wildfire prevention grant application

The City Council approved a major contract for wastewater collection system improvements and authorized a homeless liaison agreement with Siskiyou County. The Council also approved the sale of a real property parcel and a letter of opposition regarding a gaming facility in Oregon.

• Awarded $6,104,627.00 construction contract to Site Work Solutions, Inc. for wastewater improvements (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Homeless Liaison Contract with Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency (5-0)
• Approved sale of real property (APN 062-031-250-000) to Nor-Cal Products for $80,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter opposing Coquille Indian Tribe's gaming facility application in Medford (5-0)
• Approved Remote Public Meeting notification form for AB 2449 requirements (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 for 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-14 for California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program application (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-12 regarding Sierra Nevada Conservancy Region boundaries

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider a $10,000 cash sponsorship plus in-kind services for the Gold Rush Days event, discuss drafting a fireworks ordinance, and award a contract for environmental cleanup at the S. Foothill Drive Brownfield Site. They will also vote on a consent agenda including salary schedule approval and a waiver for employing a family member.

• Consider $10,000 sponsorship and $11,000 supplemental appropriation for Gold Rush Days 2023 (June 10-11)
• Discussion on drafting a fireworks ordinance to regulate sale and use
• Award professional services agreement with Remedy Engineering for S. Foothill Drive Brownfield cleanup
• Adopt Resolution 2023-06 approving Comprehensive Salary Schedule for 2023
• Waive facility fees for Yreka High School Senior Prom at Community Center

The City Council approved a $11,000 contribution and street closures for the Gold Rush Days event. Council members also established a new Ad Hoc Committee to improve citywide communications and directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance banning the sale and use of all fireworks.

• Approved $11,000 supplemental appropriation and street closures for Gold Rush Days 2023 (4-1)
• Waived facility and building attendant fees for YHS Senior Prom at the Community Center (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Remedy Engineering for S. Foothill Drive Brownfield cleanup (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 creating a Communications Ad Hoc Committee (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance banning sale and use of all fireworks, including safe and sane (supported by 4 members)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Comprehensive Salary Schedule and fireworks urgency ordinance continuation (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving an exterior alteration to the historic Carnegie Library at 412 West Miner Street, which involves installing a balcony as part of a rehabilitation for the Siskiyou Economic Development Council. The commission will also review a draft ordinance on undergrounding aerial utilities and receive a status report on the General Plan 2044 visioning survey. The agenda includes routine items like approving the January 18, 2023 minutes.

• Public hearing on exterior alteration to Carnegie Library, 412 West Miner Street, with recommended approval and CEQA Class 3 exemption
• Review of first draft of municipal code changes for undergrounding aerial utilities (MC-2022-03)
• Report on General Plan 2044 visioning survey status and schedule
• Consent agenda: approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Future items: March 15 public hearing on Evans Family Tentative Parcel Map (APNs 061-301-010, -060, -240)

The Planning Commission approved an exterior alteration to the Carnegie Library at 412 West Miner Street. The commission also reviewed drafts for undergrounding utility regulations and received a status report on the General Plan 2044 visioning survey.

• Approved exterior alteration (balcony installation) at 412 West Miner Street (4-0)
• Adopted CEQA Class 3 Exemption for Carnegie Library project (4-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes with spelling correction (4-0)
• Tabled undergrounding regulations for staff to incorporate commissioner comments

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, a state-mandated plan identifying sites for housing, and approve a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Yreka Management Employees Unit covering compensation for the next 29 months. The council will also discuss a request from Yreka High School to close Miner Street for the senior prom, and handle routine consent items including payments and minutes.

• Adoption of Resolution 2023-05 for the 2023-2031 Housing Element update
• Approval of Resolution 2023-04 for the Yreka Management Employees Unit MOU
• Discussion of closing Miner Street for Yreka High School Senior Prom on May 13, 2023
• Continuation of Urgency Resolution #2021-51 (remote meetings) and Urgency Ordinance #864 (fireworks)
• Approval of payments issued from December 13, 2022, through January 30, 2023

The City Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element update to comply with state law and maintain eligibility for over $75 million in grants and loans. The Council also approved a labor agreement for management employees and directed staff to consider a street closure request for the high school prom.

• Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and CEQA exemption (4-1)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Yreka Management Employees Unit (5-0)
• Directed staff to consider Yreka High School request to close Miner Street for prom
• Approved payments issued from December 13, 2022, through January 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 19, and 24, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Biannual Budget Preparation Calendar for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Continued Urgency Resolution #2021-51 regarding Remote Public Meetings (5-0)
• Continued Urgency Ordinance #864 regarding Fireworks (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a request to defer or exempt fire sprinkler requirements for the reconstruction of 202 and 204 Turre Street, damaged by fire in October 2021. They will also review and take public comment on the final draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The meeting includes a public comment period and a workshop on the Housing Element.

• Request for deferral of fire sprinkler requirement for 202 and 204 Turre Street (APN 061-272-180)
• Review of final draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Public comment period for items not on the regular agenda
• Special meeting starts at 5:30 PM, Housing Element workshop at 6:30 PM

The City Council took no action on a request to defer or exempt fire sprinkler requirements for properties at 202 and 204 Turre Street. The Council also reviewed the final draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element, which incorporates comments from the California Department of Housing.

• No motion made to override California Building and Fire Code Section 903 for 202 and 204 Turre Street

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss fiscal impacts of the HUD Housing Element, a draft RFP for public safety ballot measure consulting, funding for fire department design, a draft report on fire development impact fees, the budget calendar, and pension consulting services. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Fiscal impacts of HUD Housing Element approval
• Draft RFP for Public Safety Initiative Election Consulting Services
• Funding options for 95% architectural design for Yreka Fire Department
• Draft report on Development Impact Fees for Fire Services
• Proposal for Pension Consulting Services

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Yreka City Council consisting almost entirely of a closed session to discuss a performance evaluation for the City Attorney. Public comment is allowed before the closed session, and any reportable action will be announced afterward. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of City Attorney performance evaluation under Government Code § 54957

The City Council held a special meeting consisting only of a closed session. Mayor Middleton announced that there was no reportable action taken during the session.

Fire Department Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Fire Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department's long-term challenges, including staffing, operations, capital equipment, and facilities. The agenda includes updates on a $1,000,000 grant application for a Resilience Officer, a request for proposals for architectural services for a new fire station, and a presentation on problems facing medical call response. The committee will also consider potential work group focus areas such as dispatching models, paid staffing, and volunteer safety.

• City applied for $1,000,000 Jumpstart Grant for Resilience Officer, advanced to second review round
• RFP issued for architectural, site, and design services for fire station (40% complete)
• Police Department approved for new RIMS software for emergency medical dispatching
• Discussion on duplicity of services (police, fire volunteers, ambulance) for medical calls
• Work group focus areas include paid staffing, case management for at-risk individuals, and volunteer safety

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Evans annexation pre-zoning application, which would expand a residential lot and annex county land into the city. They will also review the final draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element for recommendation to the City Council, and consider a mid-block crosswalk design on Bruce Street. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on 2022-47 Evans Annexation Pre-Zoning: expand APN 062-202-150 from 2.12 to 5.21 acres, annex 3.20 acres from Siskiyou County, R-1 zoning, Class 19 CEQA exemption recommended
• Review final draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for City Council consideration
• Consider 2022-50 Fairchild Mid-Block Crosswalk design on Bruce Street between Fairchild Medical Clinic and Offices
• Approve 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (3rd Wednesday monthly, 5:30 PM)
• Approve minutes of October 26 and November 16, 2022 meetings

The Planning Commission approved the final draft of the 2023-2031 Housing Element for City Council consideration. The commission also approved a mid-block crosswalk design on Bruce Street and recommended the approval of an annexation pre-zoning application.

• Appointed Peter O’Brien as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Amy Fernandez as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 and November 16, 2022 meeting minutes and 2023 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 recommending City Council approve pre-zoning for APN 062-202-150 as Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved final draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for City Council consideration (5-0)
• Approved mid-block crosswalk design for Fairchild Medical Center on Bruce Street (4-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider adopting the Yreka Community Action Plan for the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities, approve a new City Manager employment agreement, and discuss changing council meeting nights from Tuesday to Thursday. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a presentation on the draft Housing Element 2023-2031.

• Adoption of Yreka Community Action Plan: Recreation Economy for Rural Communities
• Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement
• Discussion on changing City Council meetings from Tuesday to Thursday nights
• Presentation of Final Draft Housing Element 2023-2031
• Consent agenda includes payments, minutes, financial reports, and continuation of urgency resolutions

The City Council approved the Yreka Community Action Plan: Recreation Economy for Rural Communities and ratified a new employment agreement for the City Manager. The council also approved several consent items, including a fireworks urgency ordinance. A proposal to move meeting nights from Tuesday to Thursday failed.

• Adopted Yreka Community Action Plan: Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (5-0)
• Approved City Manager Employment Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Continuation of Urgency Ordinance #864: Fireworks (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 regarding employee healthcare costs (5-0)
• Approved Continuation of Urgency Resolution #2021-51: Remote Public Meetings (5-0)
• Approved payments issued from December 27, 2022, through January 08, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3 and January 10, 2023 meetings (5-0)
• Motion to change meeting nights to Thursday failed due to lack of a second

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss a performance evaluation for the City Manager. No other business items are on the agenda, and any reportable action from the closed session will be announced when open session reconvenes.

• Closed session discussion of City Manager performance evaluation under Government Code § 54957

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will vote on several items, including hiring two parks maintenance workers, restructuring animal control to add a sworn officer, and authorizing a $500,000-$750,000 design study for the Ringe Park and Pool Complex. They will also consider applying for a state Prohousing designation and approve routine consent items like payments and resolutions.

• Resolution 2023-03: designate real property sale reserves for Ringe Park and Pool Complex 95% completion study ($500,000-$750,000)
• Request to hire two additional parks maintenance workers funded by Greenhorn Reservoir Water and General Fund
• Restructure animal control: replace vacant Animal Control Officer with sworn Patrol Officer for 24/7 coverage
• Resolution CCR-2022-59: authorize application to California Prohousing Designation Program
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 2023-01 (corrected appropriations limit) and Resolution 2023-02 (healthcare contribution)

The City Council approved funding for a Ringe Park and Pool Complex study and authorized hiring two additional parks maintenance workers. The Council also voted to replace a vacant Animal Control Officer position with a sworn Patrol Officer. A resolution to apply for the state Prohousing Designation Program was defeated.

• Approved hiring two additional Parks Maintenance Workers and supplemental budget appropriation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 to fund a 95% completion study for Ringe Park and Pool Complex ($500,000 to $750,000) (4-0)
• Approved replacing vacant Animal Control Officer position with a sworn Patrol Officer (4-0)
• Denied Resolution CCR-2022-59 to apply for the Prohousing Designation Program (2-2)
• Adopted Consent Agenda excluding item 5.e (3-1)
• Approved payments issued Dec 12-26, 2022 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Dec 20, 2022 meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 for Corrected Appropriations Limit FY 2022-23 (via Consent Agenda)