Yreka public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 15, 2025.

City Council

The council will meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation, then reconvene for a regular session focused on the transition of councilmembers. The agenda includes recognition of outgoing Councilmember Duane Kegg, swearing in of newly elected Councilmembers James Clair and Corey Middleton, and election of a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. Consent items include approval of payments, financial reports, meeting minutes, and a notice of exemption for the Greenhorn Park Fuels Reduction Project; new business covers the 2025 meeting schedule and mayor's committee appointments.

• Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Duane Kegg with plaque and remarks
• Swearing in of newly elected Councilmembers James Clair and Corey Middleton
• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore of Yreka
• Approval of Notice of Exemption for Greenhorn Park Fuels Reduction Project
• Approval of Resolution 2024-54 for the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule

City Council

The Yreka City Council will adopt resolutions declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election and certifying passage of Measure V, a 1% transaction and use tax. The council will also authorize the city manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to implement the new local tax and permit examination of tax records. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the city manager's performance.

• Resolution 2024-50 declaring election results: James Clair and Corey Middleton elected to City Council (terms through Nov 2026); Emily Aldrich elected City Treasurer.
• Resolution 2024-51 certifying Measure V passed with 1,655 yes votes (53%) vs. 1,458 no votes; imposes a 1% transaction and use tax.
• Resolution 2024-52 authorizing city manager to execute agreements with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for local tax implementation.
• Resolution 2024-53 authorizing examination of sales/transaction and use tax records.
• Closed session to discuss public employee performance evaluation of City Manager Jason Ledbetter.

The Yreka City Council certified the November 5, 2024, election results, declaring James Clair and Corey Middleton elected to the City Council with terms expiring November 2028. It also approved two resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for a local transaction and use tax, and to examine sales and use tax records. All votes were unanimous. The council held a closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Manager, with no reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 2024-50 declaring election results, electing James Clair and Corey Middleton to City Council (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-51 declaring election results regarding Measure V (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-52 authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with CDTFA for local transaction and use tax (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-53 authorizing examination of sales and use tax records (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve a Development Impact Fee Report and update the city's Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss the potential creation of a retail cannabis ordinance and plans for winter warming centers for the unhoused.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2024-49 to update the Development Impact Fee Program
• Resolution 2024-47 regarding special assessments for abatement costs at 651 Butte Street
• Resolution 2024-48 to enter an agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program
• Discussion on drafting a Retail Cannabis Ordinance complying with SB1186
• Discussion on providing warming center services for the unhoused community

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The body will next meet on December 18, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and an amended budget for the current fiscal year. The body will also consider updating the comprehensive fee schedule and a parcel map for a property subdivision.

• Proposed subdivision of one 1.61-acre parcel into three parcels and dedication of a portion of Lane Street
• Adoption of an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
• Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Appointments of Bradley Abildgaard and Conner Caldwell to the Yreka Fire Department

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee will discuss and review the updated budget for the current and next fiscal years during this special meeting. Other items include a Master Fee Schedule update, the Gann Limit, and an annual System Impact Fee report. The committee makes recommendations to the City Council but takes no final action.

• Discussion and review of updated budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Discussion regarding Master Fee Schedule Update
• Discussion regarding Gann Limit (state revenue limit)
• Discussion regarding annual System Impact Fee report

City Council

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the November 5, 2024, regular City Council meeting. No decisions or discussions took place. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 19, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. This item will be discussed in a closed session.

• Closed session for Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the City Manager

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map application by Lisa Andersen to subdivide a 1.61-acre parcel into three lots and dedicate a portion of Lane Street to the city. The commission will also consider approval of the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes under the consent agenda. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 2023-12 (Andersen) to subdivide 1.61 acres into three parcels (0.40, 0.38, and 0.57 acres) and dedicate Lane Street to the city.
• Recommended approval of Planning Commission Resolution 2023-02 and adoption of a Class 15 CEQA categorical exemption.
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024 regular meeting.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider authorizing the mayor to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the Siskiyou Transportation Agency for public transportation services. The council will also hear a presentation on the Yreka Fire Department (no action needed) and vote on a consent agenda that includes routine payments, minutes, investment authorization, and a proclamation. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Authorization of Siskiyou Transportation Agency Joint Powers Agreement for public transit management
• Yreka Fire Department presentation and discussion (no action)
• Approval of payments from September 22 to October 5, 2024
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-42 authorizing investment in Local Agency Investment Fund
• Proclamation for 17th Annual Read Across Siskiyou event

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance, then consider a consent agenda including approval of payments, minutes, an appointment to the volunteer fire department, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Great Northern Services for a community development block grant program. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. The main discussion item is a presentation by the Yreka Fire Department with no action required.

• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of City Manager Jason Ledbetter
• Appointment of Aaron J. White to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department
• Memorandum of Understanding between Great Northern Services and City for CDBG Siskiyou County Protein and Produce Program
• Approval of payments from September 8–21, 2024
• Yreka Fire Department presentation for discussion only

City Council

This special meeting consists of a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation: Miners LLC v. Miner’s Hospitality LLC (Siskiyou County Case No. 24CV00784). No other business items or public hearings are on the agenda. The council will reconvene in open session only to announce any reportable action taken in closed session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on pending litigation (Miners LLC v. Miner’s Hospitality LLC, Case No. 24CV00784)

City Council

This agenda cancels the special City Council meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024. No business will be conducted; the next regular meeting is on October 1, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation notice only

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss legal matters in closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural and focused on anticipated litigation.

• Closed session regarding two cases of anticipated litigation (potential exposure)
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation (city initiating)

The Yreka City Council met in special session on September 24, 2024, and held a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two potential exposure cases and one city-initiating case). No reportable action was taken in closed session. The council directed staff to cancel the special meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (2 potential exposure cases, 1 city-initiating case)
• No reportable action from closed session
• Cancelled special meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Additionally, the body will discuss adopting automatic solar permitting software to comply with state law.

• Public hearing on Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Projects Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Proposed adoption of Symbium’s Automatic Solar Permitting Software
• Resolution 2024-40 to sell surplus property through GovDeals
• Closed session regarding litigation: Miners LLC v. Miner’s Hospitality LLC

The Yreka City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project and directed the City Manager to adopt Symbium's automatic solar permitting software to comply with Senate Bill 379. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payments, minutes, and a resolution to sell surplus property via GovDeals. A special meeting was scheduled for September 26, 2024, to consider an emergency proclamation regarding the unhoused and shelters.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-41 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project (4-0)
• Directed City Manager to adopt Symbium's automatic solar permitting software per SB 379 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payments, minutes, and Resolution 2024-40 for surplus property sale via GovDeals (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for September 26, 2024, to discuss emergency proclamation on unhoused and shelters

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 16, 2024. No items were discussed or decided due to the cancellation.

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Communications Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review how the city disseminates information to residents. The body will discuss feedback regarding the city website and a specific media contract.

• Discussion of contract with Siskiyou Media Council for audio/visual material for City website
• Discussion and feedback regarding updating the City website

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 17, 2024. This notice was posted on August 27, 2024, by City Clerk Cyndy Prohaska.

Planning Commission

This is a notice of meeting cancellation. The regular August 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled; the next scheduled meeting is September 18, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will discuss housing options for unhoused residents and consider a second reading of Ordinance 878, which would prohibit camping and storage of property in public places. The Council will also vote on a resolution establishing procedures for notice, removal, and storage of personal property at encampments. In closed session, the Council will discuss pending litigation and a real property negotiation with Nor-Cal Products for a parcel (APN 062-031-190-000).

• Second reading of Ordinance 877 (should be 878) amending municipal code to prohibit camping in public places and amend park regulations
• Resolution 2024-38: policy for notice, removal, and storage of personal property at encampments
• Resolution 2024-39: acceptance of $1,517,000 DWSRF planning grant for South Yreka Water Supply and Distribution Improvements
• Closed session: pending litigation Miners LLC v. Miner’s Hospitality LLC (Case 24CV00784)
• Closed session: real property negotiation with Nor-Cal Products for APN 062-031-190-000

The Yreka City Council approved Ordinance No. 878, which prohibits camping and storage of property in public places, effective November 1, 2024, and adopted Resolution 2024-38 establishing procedures for notice, removal, and storage of personal property at encampments. The council also accepted a $1,517,000 state grant for South Yreka water supply improvements and directed staff to explore urban campground options for the unhoused.

• Approved Ordinance No. 878 (camping ban) on second reading (4-1, McCoy no)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-38 (encampment property procedures) (4-1, McCoy no)
• Accepted $1,517,000 DWSRF grant for South Yreka water project (5-0)
• Adopted United Against Hate Week proclamation (4-1, Davis no)
• Approved consent agenda items 7a-7c (payments, minutes, surplus vehicle sale) (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to explore urban campground options
• Deferred solar permitting software item to September 17 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of a vacant lot to Nor-Cal Products (Pfeiffer, Inc.). The body will also discuss policies and ordinances related to encampment removals and public camping prohibitions.

• Public hearing for the sale of vacant lot APN 062-031-200 on Campus Drive
• Proposed Resolution 2024-37 establishing procedures for notice, removal, and storage of personal property at encampments
• First reading of an ordinance prohibiting camping and storage of property in public places
• Appointment of Clinton E. Carson to the Yreka Fire Department
• Authorization for the City Manager to sign a Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program letter

The Yreka City Council introduced an ordinance to prohibit camping and storage of personal property in public places, amending municipal code chapters 9.45 and 9.50, and found it exempt from CEQA. The council also approved the sale of a city-owned vacant lot on Campus Drive (APN 062-031-200) to Nor-Cal Products (Pfeiffer, Inc.) via Resolution 2024-36. A resolution on encampment property removal procedures was pulled from the agenda to be reconsidered at the next meeting due to a missing policy item. The consent agenda was approved, including the appointment of Clinton E. Carson to the Fire Department.

• Introduced ordinance banning camping/storage in public places (4-1, McCoy dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2024-36 authorizing sale of Campus Drive lot to Nor-Cal Products (4-0)
• Pulled encampment property removal resolution from agenda for next meeting
• Approved consent agenda items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 7d, Q Consulting Group contract modification (4-0)
• Appointed Clinton E. Carson to Yreka Fire Department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue discussion of a proposed Film Ordinance and is expected to recommend adoption to the City Council. The consent agenda includes approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes. A special presentation on planning commission staffing clarification is also scheduled.

• Proposed Film Ordinance discussion and recommendation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Special presentation: Planning Commission Staffing Clarification and Hand-Off

The Yreka Planning Commission voted to reject the proposed Film Ordinance, which had been discussed at previous meetings. The motion to recommend the ordinance to the City Council failed due to lack of a second, and a subsequent motion to reject it passed unanimously among the three commissioners present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Motion to recommend proposed Film Ordinance to City Council failed (no second)
• Motion to reject proposed Film Ordinance passed (3-0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for July 24, 2024.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate terms for the sale of a property at Campus Drive and Ranch Lane with Nor-Cal Products, Inc. and discuss pending litigation. In open session, the council will consider the second reading of an ordinance adopting informal bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCA). Consent items include approval of payments, destruction of certain records, setting the appropriations limit for FY 2024-2025, and a compensation study contract with Q Consulting Group. New business includes a request for a $750 donation for the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt.

• Closed session: negotiate price and terms for property at Campus Drive and Ranch Lane (APN 062-031-200-000) with Nor-Cal Products, Inc.
• Second reading of ordinance adding Section 3.60 to Yreka Municipal Code for informal bidding procedures under CUPCCA
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-34 setting the appropriations limit for FY 2024-2025
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-35 approving a compensation study agreement with Q Consulting Group
• Request for a $750 donation from the City for the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025

City Council

The Yreka City Council has scheduled a special meeting for July 11, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation. No other items are listed for open session discussion or action.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The council will next meet on July 16, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a revised proposal to update the city's commercial film regulations and procedures. The body will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of Proposed Film Ordinance Revision (YMC 5.06)
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting new procedures to streamline the bidding process for public construction projects. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding property negotiations and requests for fee waivers for local community events.

• Adoption of CUPCCA procedures for public construction bidding
• $7,500 stipend request for the Yreka Holiday Parade
• Appointment of Emily Aldrich as City Treasurer
• Property negotiations for 19817 Iron Gate Lake Road
• Fee waivers for 'National Night Out' event

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a special meeting on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation and discussion regarding City Attorney contracts.

• Public employee performance evaluation
• City Attorney contracts

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to place a 1% transactions and use tax measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot. This measure is intended to fund general government services, staffing, and fire department improvements.

• Proposed 1% Transactions and Use Tax ballot measure
• Approval of payments from May 12 through May 25, 2024
• Review of April 2024 budget and fiscal performance reports
• Resolution to consolidate municipal election with statewide election

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel in a closed session. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing requests for permit fee waivers and street closures for several community events. The body is also considering a new catastrophic leave policy and the acceptance of police surveillance cameras.

• Authorization for Yreka Police Department to accept FLOCK Cameras
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-27 regarding a Catastrophic Leave Policy
• Fee waiver request for 'Yreka Elks Lodge Father’s Day Sock Hop' at 401 S. Main Street
• Street closures and fee waivers for 'Your Body, My Canvas', 'Shadows and Illuminations', and 'Kids’ Block Party'
• Fee waiver request for 'Bicycle Rides Northwest' at Jackson Street School

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session. The body will discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will review a revised proposed update to the City's Film Ordinance (YMC 5.06), which governs commercial film permits and procedures. The revision incorporates comments from a previous March 20 discussion and adds new federal labor and drone operation requirements. The Commission will provide direction to staff; no final decision is scheduled.

• Review of revised Film Ordinance (YMC 5.06) with new federal labor and drone requirements
• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2024 regular meeting
• No public hearings or new business items on the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss awarding construction contracts for HVAC and roof replacements at the Community Theatre. The body will also consider supplemental appropriations for these capital projects prior to the FY 24-25 budget adoption.

• Proposed $634,460 contract to S+B James Construction, Inc. for Community Theatre HVAC replacement
• Proposed $138,264 contract to S+B James Construction, Inc. for Community Theatre roof replacement
• Proposed $545,000 supplemental appropriation for HVAC capital outlay
• Proposed $38,000 supplemental appropriation for roof capital outlay
• Closed session to discuss City Attorney contracts

City Council

The City Council will review a series of resolutions including a five-year economic development commitment and a list of SB1-funded road projects. The body will also decide whether to waive a permit fee for the Civil War Days event.

• Commitment of $280,000 over five years to the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council
• Approval of SB1-funded road repair projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Request to waive a $942.55 temporary use permit fee for Civil War Days
• Supplemental appropriation of $6,860 for the Summer 2024 Yreka Swim and Activity Program
• Updated comprehensive pay schedule for all employees and elected officials

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to conduct a closed-session conference with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on one case of anticipated litigation and one existing lawsuit.

• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Closed session regarding City of Yreka v. Reynolds, Linda, Siskiyou County Case Number: 24CV02877

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, is cancelled. The commission will next meet on May 15, 2024. This notice is purely procedural and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of April 24, 2024, cancelled
• Next scheduled meeting: May 15, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review draft language for a future ballot measure and consider forming a committee to organize the Yreka Citizen of the Year event. The meeting also includes routine approvals for city payments, financial reports, and grant applications.

• Discussion of draft ballot measure language
• Proposed formation of Yreka Citizen of the Year Committee with Siskiyou Community Food Bank
• Resolution 2024-16: Downtown Miner Street closures for Yreka Farmer’s Market
• Resolution 2024-17: Salary schedule amendments for Wastewater and Water Managers
• Resolution 2024-18: Grant application for 2025 Community Project Funding through Congressman LaMalfa

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct closed-session discussions. These items include legal counsel conferences and a review of attorney contracts.

• Closed session regarding pending litigation: Yreka Properties LLC dba Yreka Truck Stop, et al v. City of Yreka (Siskiyou County Case Number 24CV00401)
• Closed session regarding city-initiated anticipated litigation
• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation to review attorney contracts

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022/2023, along with two other items: Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures and defining City-sponsored events. The committee will only discuss these items and make recommendations; no final action is expected. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Review of audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022/2023
• Discussion of Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
• Discussion on defining City-sponsored events

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss routine consent items, including a lease agreement for bridge housing. The session also includes a closed-session discussion regarding anticipated and pending litigation.

• Lease agreement through June 30, 2027, for 400 S. Foothill Drive to the County of Siskiyou for Bridge Housing and Supportive Services
• Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Homes Investment Partnerships Program funding
• Yreka Police Department application for an equipment grant from the Arthur R. Dubbs Foundation
• Appointment of Austin Winklehausen as a volunteer to the Yreka Fire Department
• Adoption of the April 2024 Siskiyou Child Abuse Prevention Council Collaborative Proclamation

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 30-40 unit mini storage facility on two parcels, and will review and discuss updates to the city's film ordinance and the 2044 General Plan's development scenarios and land use designations. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-24 for Collins Properties LLC to build 30-40 mini storage units with fencing, gate, cameras, and paved lot.
• Review of proposed update to Yreka's Film Ordinance (YMC 5.06) for commercial film permits.
• Review of Development Scenarios Report for the 2044 General Plan.
• Review of draft Land Use Designations for the 2044 General Plan.
• Consent agenda: approval of January 17, 2024 minutes and 2024 meeting schedule.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding tax-exempt facility bonds for the Shadow Garden Apartments. The body will also discuss draft language for a future ballot measure and proposals for downtown events.

• Public hearing for Resolution 2024-13 to approve bonds for Shadow Garden Apartments
• Proposal to host Yreka Farmer’s Market on Miner Street with $12,600 in funding
• Proposal for Discover Siskiyou to manage Heritage Days and other events with $35,000 for 2023/2024
• Acceptance of a $5,000 donation to the Yreka Fire Department from Timber Products
• Closed session regarding property negotiation for 400 S. Foothill

City Council

The City Council will review and provide direction on draft language for a ballot measure. The body will also consider several routine consent items, including fire department appointments and financial reports.

• Discussion and direction on draft ballot measure language
• Appointment of Dakota Martin and Jordan Creany as Yreka Fire Department volunteers
• Authorization for City Manager to solicit CalFire cost estimates for fire and EMS contract services
• Application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-10 regarding a Capitalization Policy for GASB Statement No. 87 and 96

City Council

The City Council will hold a townhall-style special meeting featuring presentations from the City Manager and Fire Chief. The discussion will focus on current and future challenges facing the Yreka Fire Department and its volunteers.

• Presentation on YFD staffing, noting 22 first responders for 1,915 alarms in 2023
• Discussion of training requirements exceeding 550 hours for first responders
• Review of fire station conditions, including lack of ADA compliance and exhaust capture systems
• Analysis of call volume trends and the impact of AB 1127 and SB 1207 on volunteer status

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee will discuss two items: a proposed partnership with SiskiyouWorks involving a resolution of support, potential downtown building purchase, and workforce initiatives; and a proposal by Debbie Scott for a weekly Farmers' Market on Miner Street. No formal action is scheduled; the committee will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Discussion of SiskiyouWorks partnership, including a resolution to support its Collective Impact work and potential downtown building purchase
• SiskiyouWorks requests city partnership on Homeless to Home workforce program and pre-apprentice/apprentice pipelines
• Proposal for Yreka Farmers' Market on 300 block of Miner Street, Fridays 3-6 pm, late May to late October
• Farmers' Market requires nearby restaurant to allow vendor bathroom and hot water access
• Public comment limited to agenda items; remote comment not accepted

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 20, 2024. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Regular meeting of February 21, 2024, cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss a draft vision statement and guiding principles for the General Plan 2044. The body will also hold a public hearing to update residents on the close-out of three Community Development Block Grant projects.

• Public hearing on CDBG projects: Historic Carnegie Building Rehabilitation, Madrone Hospice bus purchase, and Yreka Main Street Water System Improvement
• Resolution 2024-07: Closing Upper and Lower Greenhorn Reservoirs for the Karuk Youth Leadership Program 5K event
• Resolution 2024-08: Special assessments for abatement costs at 1026 Bluebird St, 1022 Bluebird St, 318 Herzog Blvd, and 216 State St
• Proposed Request for Proposal to conduct a City of Yreka compensation study
• Review of General Plan 2044 Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee, a subcommittee of the City Council, will hold a special meeting to discuss two items: SBITA (likely a software subscription or service agreement) and fees for the Community Center/Theater. No formal action will be taken; the committee will only discuss and may direct staff for future agendas.

• Discussion of SBITA
• Discussion of Community Center/Theater fees

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a first amendment to the development and purchase agreement for the property at 412 W. Miner Street. The proposed changes involve subordination for the New Markets Tax Credit Program and the Community Economic Resilience Fund. The council will also hold a closed session regarding real property negotiations.

• Resolution 2024-06: First Amendment to Development Agreement for APN 053-352-160-000 (412 W. Miner Street) with Siskiyou Economic Development Council
• Closed session to discuss price and terms for property at 400 S. Foothill (APN 05 4-191-290-000) with Siskiyou County

City Council

The City Council will consider a comprehensive pay schedule for employees and elected officials. The body will also discuss amending the Community Development Block Grant budget for the Yreka Main Street Water System Improvement Project.

• Resolution 2024-04: Comprehensive Pay Schedule for all employees and elected officials
• Resolution 2024-05: Budget amendment for Yreka Main Street Water System Improvement Project
• Closed session negotiation for property APN #053-352-160 with Siskiyou Economic Development Council
• Closed session negotiation for gas utilities easements and 212 State Street with Suburban Propane, LP
• Discussion regarding Citizen of the Year recognition

City Council

The City Council is considering a November 2024 ballot measure to create revenue options for the Yreka Fire Department. This follows a presentation on the need for paid staff and a new fire hall to replace the current 90-year-old facility.

• Discussion of 2024 November Ballot Measure for fire department revenue
• Appointment of Trevor Truttman as a Yreka Fire Department volunteer
• Closed session regarding price and terms for property at 400 S. Foothill
• Presentation of cost estimates for a new fire hall ranging from $15 million to $23 million
• Proposed staffing cost model totaling $4,640,000

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee will discuss updates on a ballot measure initiative, including public outreach and feedback on the City Manager's newsletter. They will also review the Fall Creek Incident outreach and develop a mission statement, objectives, and timeline. The agenda includes a closed caption transcript from a prior meeting, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on ballot measure initiative and communications
• Feedback on City Manager's newsletter
• Fall Creek Incident public outreach update
• Development of mission statement, objectives, and timeline
• Closed caption transcript from September 28, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission will discuss and provide direction on the draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the General Plan 2044 update, as well as potential development scenarios. The meeting also includes the annual appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair, approval of the 2024 meeting schedule, and adoption of the November 15, 2023 minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion and direction on General Plan 2044 Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles
• Presentation and discussion on General Plan 2044 Development Scenarios
• Annual appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council is deciding on a $115,000 grant from the State of California for a retail cannabis licensing program and a professional services agreement with SCI-CG to establish that program. The meeting also includes a presentation on Yreka Volunteer Fire Department response needs and staffing challenges.

• Contract with State of California, Department of Cannabis Control for $115,000 retail cannabis licensing grant
• Professional Services Agreement with SCI-CG for cannabis licensing program establishment
• Resolution 2024-01 regarding dedication of a portion of Northview Drive
• Resolution 2024-02 for the Beef N Brew special event
• Closed session regarding litigation with Yreka Properties, LLC dba Yreka Truck Stop, ABS Development Company, and A-1 Investments, LLC

City Council

The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been cancelled. This action was adopted by Resolution 2023-54 on December 5, 2023.