Yreka public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution to provide a 24-hour stipend for volunteer firefighters. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding the City Manager position and existing litigation.

• Resolution 2025-51: Approving a 24-hour stipend for volunteer firefighters
• Ordinance 887: Amending municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution 2025-50: Declaring intention to reimburse expenditures from tax-exempt obligations
• Closed session regarding Welch v. City of Yreka (Case No. SCSCCVPT2021-944)
• Closed session regarding City Manager employment

The Yreka City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance 887 which amends Chapters 16.12.045 and 16.46.170 of the municipal code on accessory dwelling units and exempts the ordinance from CEQA, and passed Resolution 2025-51 authorizing a 24‑hour stipend for volunteer firefighters. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts. Councilmember Baker was absent for the meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 887 amending ADU chapters and CEQA exemption (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-51 for 24‑hour volunteer firefighter stipend (3-1)
• Adopted consent agenda items including payment approvals, meeting minutes, investment report and Resolution 2025-50 (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a closed session to discuss two real‑property negotiations and existing litigation. A consent agenda will approve routine items including payments, the 2024‑2025 budget revisions, and the sale of surplus property through GovDeals. Council members will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend Title 16 of the municipal code to update the city's accessory dwelling unit regulations. The council will also discuss a proposed Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance and seek staff direction on next steps.

• Closed‑session negotiation of Property APN 014-421-310 with Judith Anderson
• Closed‑session negotiation of Property APN 062-051-140 with Siskiyou Central Credit Union
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-48 approving sale of surplus property via GovDeals
• Public hearing to introduce and waive full reading of an ordinance amending Title 16 ADU provisions
• Discussion of Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (staff direction requested)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine payments, the 2024‑2025 budget revisions, sale of surplus property, an updated employee pay schedule, and Ordinance 886. It also adopted an amendment to the city’s ADU ordinance, waiving a full reading and approving a title‑only reading, with all members voting yes. Councilmember Baker recused herself from the rent‑stabilization discussion, and staff were directed to research that ordinance for the April 2, 2026 meeting.

• Approved routine payments (Nov 13‑22, 2025) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the Nov 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2024‑2025 Closing Operating Budget Revisions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑48 approving sale of surplus property via GovDeals (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑49 updating comprehensive pay schedule per CalPERS (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 886 amending membership‑appointments terms and CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Adopted ADU ordinance amendment, waiving full reading and approving title‑only reading (5-0)
• Directed staff to research mobile‑home rent‑stabilization ordinance for April 2, 2026 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider updating the city's Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Program. Other business includes discussing a length of service award for volunteer firefighters and amendments to Planning Commission membership rules.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-47 to approve the Development Impact Fee Report
• Resolution 2025-46 regarding a grant agreement for the 2025 State CDBG Program
• Proposed ordinance to amend Section 2.20.020 regarding Planning Commission membership and vacancies
• Feasibility research for a Volunteer Fire Fighter Length of Service Award
• Closed session regarding potential litigation and the City Manager position

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda, which included routine payment approvals and a CDBG grant. It then approved Resolution 2025-47, updating the Development Impact Fee Program and the Capital Improvement Plan. The council also directed a study of a volunteer firefighter length‑of‑service award and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Planning Commission membership terms.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including payment approvals and CDBG grant (4-0)
• Approved Development Impact Fee Report and updated Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2025-47) (4-0)
• Approved study of volunteer firefighter length-of-service award (3-1)
• Approved first reading and waiver of full reading of ordinance amending Planning Commission membership terms (4-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-44, which approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for the City of Yreka Fire Hall Project and adopts a Class 32 CEQA exemption. The council will also consider the consent agenda, including payment approvals for October 12‑25, 2025, adoption of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, and Resolution 2025-43 to submit a grant application for the Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program. Additional items are the adoption of the 2026 council meeting calendar (Resolution 2025-45) and a presentation on the 18th Annual Read Across Siskiyou event.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for the Fire Hall Project (Resolution 2025-44) and CEQA Class 32 exemption
• Consent agenda: approve payments from Oct 12‑25 2025, approve Oct 21 2025 meeting minutes, and adopt Resolution 2025-43 for a grant application to the Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
• Adopt the 2026 City Council meeting calendar (Resolution 2025-45)
• Presentation: First 5 Siskiyou – 18th Annual Read Across Siskiyou Event
• Closed‑session discussion of Public Employee Employment for the City Manager position

The council approved Resolution 2025-44, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for the City of Yreka Fire Hall Project and adopting a Class 32 CEQA exemption. The council also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar (Resolution 2025-45) and adopted the consent agenda, which included payments for Oct 12‑25, 2025, the October 21 minutes, and Resolution 2025-43 for a grant application. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-44, Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-01 for Fire Hall Project and CEQA Class 32 exemption (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-45 approving 2026 City Council meeting calendar (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including payments (Oct 12‑25, 2025), October 21 minutes, and Resolution 2025-43 grant application (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will consider a range of items, including a closed‑session discussion on the City Manager position, a consent agenda of routine approvals, and several public‑hearing items. Key actions include a second reading of Ordinance 885 to regulate non‑storefront medicinal cannabis delivery, adoption of an updated master fee schedule, and approval of resolutions establishing an ADU fee‑waiver program and the city’s FY 2026 amended budget and FY 2027 budget. The council will also discuss options for Friday public‑hours at City Hall.

• Second reading and approval of Ordinance 885 regulating non‑storefront medicinal cannabis delivery
• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑41 adopting the amended FY 2026 budget and FY 2027 budget
• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑42 establishing a fee‑waiver program for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Adoption of City Resolution 2025‑40 updating the comprehensive fee schedule
• Consent agenda approvals: payments (Sept 28‑Oct 11 2025), minutes (Oct 7 2025), appropriations limit (Resolution 2025‑38), holiday parade stipend, and fire department appointment

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow non-storefront retail medicinal cannabis delivery. Members will also discuss the future of the Planning Commission and various property assessments.

• Public hearing on amending Municipal Code to allow non-storefront retail medicinal cannabis delivery
• Discussion on whether to dissolve, keep, or put the Planning Commission on hiatus
• One-year contract extension with Yreka Transfer LLC for solid waste collection
• Special assessments for properties at 704 W. Lennox Street and 897 Shasta Ave
• Lot line adjustment agreement for property from Robert Wolf

The City Council adopted the consent agenda, approving routine payments, September minutes, a United Against Hate proclamation, several special‑assessment resolutions and a solid‑waste contract extension. It also approved an ordinance amendment waiving full reading to allow non‑storefront medicinal cannabis delivery (3‑1). Additional actions approved were a lot‑line adjustment with property acceptance (3‑0‑1) and placing the Planning Commission on hiatus for up to one year (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items including payments, September minutes, United Against Hate proclamation, Resolutions 2025‑34, 2025‑35, 2025‑36 and solid‑waste contract extension (4‑0)
• Approved cannabis ordinance amendment waiver to allow non‑storefront medicinal cannabis delivery (3‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑37 approving lot line adjustment and accepting property from Robert Wolf (3‑0‑1)
• Placed Planning Commission on hiatus for up to one year (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Yreka City Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to review the updated budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Committee members will also examine a revision to the Master Fee Schedule and discuss the Gann Limit. No actions are recorded; the agenda indicates these items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of the updated FY 2025/26 budget
• Discussion of the FY 2026/27 budget proposal
• Review of the Master Fee Schedule update
• Discussion of the Gann Limit
• Public comment period (limited to agenda items)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will meet to discuss awarding a construction contract for water supply improvements and consider purchasing three properties for $850,000. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding property negotiations.

• Award $6,744,000 construction contract for Water Supply and Storage Improvements Project
• Purchase three properties at 915 S. Main Street and 927 S. Main Street for $850,000
• Adopt Siskiyou County Active Transportation Plan
• Direct staff on the future of the Planning Commission
• Waive Park Reservation Fee for '2025 Yreka Elks Invitational'

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a $6,744,000 construction contract to RTA Construction for water supply and storage improvements. It also approved the purchase of three parcels for $850,000 and adopted the Siskiyou County Active Transportation Plan as Yreka’s plan. The consent agenda, including routine payments and a waiver of the park reservation fee for the 2025 Yreka Elks Invitational, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $6,744,000 water supply and storage improvements contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of parcels 061-163-010, 061-272-030, 061-272-070 for $850,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Siskiyou County Active Transportation Plan as Yreka’s plan (5-0)
• Approved routine payments and minutes on consent agenda (5-0)
• Waived park reservation fee for the 2025 Yreka Elks Invitational (5-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a special meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes a closed‑session Personnel Board meeting to consider the discipline, dismissal, or release of a police officer, as required by Government Code §54957(b). No action will be taken in open session except to announce any required action after the closed session. Public comment is limited to items listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session Personnel Board meeting on discipline/dismissal/release of a police officer (Gov. Code §54957(b))

The Yreka City Council met in a special session and entered closed session to discuss the discipline, dismissal, or release of a police officer. After the closed session there was no reportable action to announce. The council then returned to open session and adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

City Council

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for September 2, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss the discipline, dismissal, or release of a public employee in the position of Police Officer.

• Closed session regarding the discipline/dismissal/release of a Police Officer

The council voted to proceed with a four‑person Personnel Board to consider the discipline, dismissal, or release of a police officer. The motion was made by Councilmember Baker, seconded by Councilmember Davis, and passed with four ayes and no no votes. Councilmember Clair was absent.

• Approved proceeding with a 4‑person Personnel Board on police officer discipline (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a municipal tax-sharing agreement for the annexation of 3.2 acres (APN 014-430-120) as part of the Evans-Wilmarth Annexation. The council will also consider creating a part-time Community Service Officer position and decide whether to dissolve or modify the Planning Commission. Routine administrative items, including payments and service agreements, will be approved under the consent agenda.

• Motion to approve Resolution 2025-30 for Municipal Tax Sharing Agreement with Siskiyou County for 3.2-acre annexation (APN 014-430-120)
• Motion to direct City Manager to develop a part-time Community Service Officer position and recruit for it
• Possible direction to dissolve or modify the Planning Commission
• Motion to authorize $35,000 service agreement with Kosmont Financial Services for EIFD evaluation
• Motion to authorize on-call abatement services agreement with Bouchard Restoration Redding, Inc. dba SERVPRO

The council approved its agenda, moving item 1 L.c to the September 16 meeting. It adopted the consent agenda items, including routine payments and an on‑call abatement contract. The council authorized a $35,000 professional services agreement with Kosmont Financial Service and approved a municipal tax‑sharing resolution for a 3.2‑acre annexation. It also directed the City Manager to create and recruit for a Part‑Time Community Service Officer position.

• Approved agenda as presented, tabling item 1 L.c to Sep 16 (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items 9.a‑9.d, including payments and SERVPRO contract (3-0)
• Authorized $35,000 professional services agreement with Kosmont Financial Service for EIFD evaluation (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑30 establishing municipal tax sharing agreement for annexation (3-0)
• Directed City Manager to develop Part‑Time Community Service Officer classification and recruit (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a tentative parcel map for the Deer Creek subdivision. The body is also considering ordinances regarding the fire department and city property trespassing, as well as a tax sharing agreement for a 3.2-acre annexation.

• Public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2025-25 to subdivide one 46.27 acre parcel into four parcels
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 882 amending fire department and miscellaneous offences codes
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 884 amending city property trespassing codes
• Resolution 2025-30 for a municipal tax sharing agreement regarding 3.2 acres at APN 014-430-120
• Purchase of 'First Due' reporting software for the Yreka Fire Department

The council approved Resolution 2025-29 adopting the Deer Creek tentative parcel map and a CEQA exemption. It also adopted Ordinance 882 (fire department changes) and Ordinance 884 (city‑property trespassing) by waiving full readings. Staff were directed to draft an Inclusionary Housing ordinance and a Commercial Linkage Fee analysis, while the tax‑sharing agreement resolution was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-29 for Deer Creek tentative parcel map (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 882 amending fire department and misc. offences chapters (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 884 amending city‑property trespassing chapter (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare an Inclusionary Housing ordinance (unanimous)
• Directed staff to conduct a Commercial Linkage Fee analysis (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-30 municipal tax sharing agreement (tabled)
• Approved purchase of “First Due” reporting software for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved agenda item 1.1.d to be reconsidered on August 19 (tabled)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly authorize a professional services agreement with Somach Simmons & Dunn. The firm would provide legal representation regarding the city's water supply from Fall Creek and issues within the state of Oregon.

• Proposed contract with Somach Simmons & Dunn for legal services
• Proposed waiver of conflicts regarding representation of Klamath Water Users Association, Tulelake Irrigation District, and County of Siskiyou

Councilmembers McCoy, Davis, Middleton and Baker voted to authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Somach Simmons & Dunn for legal representation, contingent on receiving written conflict waivers. The council also approved waiving existing conflicts of interest related to the firm's prior representation of several local entities. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote; Councilmember Clair was absent.

• Authorized City Manager to contract with Somach Simmons & Dunn for legal services after written waivers (4-0)
• Waived conflicts of interest for SSD's representation of Klamath Water Users Association, Lake Siskiyou Flood Control District, Tulelake Irrigation District, and County of Siskiyou (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to municipal codes regarding city property trespassing and fire department operations. The body is also reviewing grant applications and a code enforcement settlement.

• Proposed ordinance and urgency ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.54 regarding City Property – Trespassing
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapters 2.28 and 9.48 concerning the Fire Department
• Settlement agreement for code enforcement cost recovery at 1409 Nugget Way
• Resolution to accept grant funds from the California Fire Foundation for handheld radios
• Public hearings for CDBG Planning Grant close-out and Subsistence Payment Program application

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including routine payments and a grant agreement. It adopted the Community Development Block Grant planning documents. The Council approved a settlement agreement for 1409 Nugget Way and passed a new fire department ordinance while also adopting a trespassing ordinance and related urgency ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda items (payments, budget reports, grant agreement) – unanimous (Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 approving CDBG planning grant documents – unanimous (Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker)
• Approved settlement agreement for 1409 Nugget Way (APN 062-091-270-000) – passed (AYES: Davis, Clair, Baker; NOs: Middleton, McCoy)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapters 2.28 & 9.48 and repealed Resolution 3005 for Fire Department – unanimous (Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker)
• Adopted ordinance and urgency ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2.54 “City Property – Trespassing” – unanimous (Davis, McCoy, Middleton, Clair & Baker)

City Council

The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The council will meet next on July 15, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss drafts for the General Plan 2044 Update, specifically focusing on the Land Use Element, Zoning Code Update, and Design Standards. The body will receive public comment and provide direction on these items.

• General Plan 2044 Update: Land Use Element, Zoning Code Update, and Design Standards draft discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of bonds for the Shadow Garden Apartments. The body will also discuss a potential mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance and a labor agreement for management employees.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-23 for Shadow Garden Apartments financing
• Proposed research into a Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-24 regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with UPEC Local 792
• Adoption of the 2025 Siskiyou County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Approval of FY 2025-26 projects funded by SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act

The Yreka City Council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing exempt facility bonds for the Shadow Garden Apartments residential project. It also adopted the updated local hazard mitigation plan, approved a list of SB1‑funded road projects, and approved a labor agreement with UPEC. Additional actions included approving a Discover Siskiyou events amendment, directing research on a mobile‑home park rent‑stabilization ordinance, and confirming mayoral committee appointments.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-23 approving issuance of exempt facility bonds for Shadow Garden Apartments (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 adopting the Siskiyou County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-22 approving list of SB1 road‑repair projects for FY 2025‑26 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 approving MOU with United Public Employees of California LiUNA Local 792 (5‑0)
• Approved Discover Siskiyou Events Proposal Amendment and authorized city manager to sign support letter (5‑0)
• Directed City Manager and City Attorney to research a mobile‑home park rent‑stabilization ordinance (4‑1)
• Approved mayor’s committee appointments for Finance, Fire Safe, Collier Interpretive, and COC committees (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: payments May 25‑June 7 2025 and minutes of June 3 2025 meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a compensation resolution for department heads and management. They will also discuss updates to the General Plan 2044 and a professional services agreement for a wastewater pretreatment program.

• Contract with Larry Walker Associates, Inc. (LWA) for wastewater pretreatment services not to exceed $142,253
• Resolution 2025-19 regarding compensation for department heads and unrepresented management
• Discussion on General Plan 2044 Update: Land Use Element, Zoning Code Update, and Design Standards
• Subrecipient Agreement with Great Northern Services for the 2025 CDBD Subsistence Payment Program
• Appointment of Keith Cummings to the Yreka Fire Department

The City Council unanimously adopted the agenda and consent items, including payment approvals and the appointment of Keith Cummings to the fire department. It also unanimously approved the Compensation Resolution for department heads (Resolution 2025‑19). The council directed the City Manager to enter a subrecipient agreement with Great Northern Services for the 2025 CDBD Subsistence Payment Program, and authorized a professional services agreement with Larry Walker Associates, Inc. for up to $142,253 to support the Yreka Wastewater Pretreatment Program.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, approving May payments, May 20 minutes, and appointing Keith Cummings (5-0)
• Approved Compensation Resolution for Department Heads (Resolution 2025‑19) (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to enter subrecipient agreement with Great Northern Services for 2025 CDBD Subsistence Payment Program (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Larry Walker Associates, Inc. for up to $142,253 for wastewater pretreatment (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The commission will next meet on June 18, 2025.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will meet May 20 to consider routine approvals, closed-session property negotiations, and two key decisions: awarding a $6.74 million construction contract for water supply improvements and adopting a new police union labor agreement.

• Approve $6,744,000 construction contract with RTA Construction for Water Supply and Storage Improvements Project
• Adopt Memorandum of Understanding with Yreka Peace Officers’ Association (Resolution 2025-18)
• Closed-session negotiations on PacifiCorp properties (APNs 041-020-130, 041-030-200, 004-370-030, 004-370-020, 004-370-010, 414E2400, 414E2401)
• Closed-session negotiations on 915 S. Main St, 918 Fourth St, and 927 S. Main St with Pacific Realty Associates

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included routine payments, approval of May 6 minutes, and two resolutions. It also approved Resolution 2025-18 to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Yreka Peace Officers’ Association. The item to award a $6.744 M water‑supply contract was removed from the agenda, and the mayor’s committee appointments were postponed to the June meeting. Councilmembers Davis and Baker asked the City Attorney to research rent‑stabilization for mobile home parks.

• Adopted consent agenda (payments, May 6 minutes, Resolution 2025-17, OESP‑130 form) – passed 4‑0 (McCoy absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 authorizing execution of MOU with Yreka Peace Officers’ Association – passed 4‑0 (McCoy absent)
• Removed agenda item 11.c (RTA Construction contract for water supply improvements) – item withdrawn
• Postponed Mayor’s Committee Appointments to the June meeting – continued
• Requested City Attorney to research rent‑stabilization for mobile home parks – request made

City Council

The council elected Colleen Baker as Mayor and Drake Davis and James Clair as Mayor Pro Tempore. It approved an employment agreement for John Elsnab as Interim City Manager, a $48,040 annual funding agreement with the Yreka Community Resource Center, and Resolution 2025-16 for the City Hall emergency backup generator. The consent agenda items, including routine financial approvals and a vacated easement at 412 West Miner Street, were also adopted.

• Elected Colleen Baker as Mayor (AyE: Davis, Baker, Clair; NO: McCoy; ABSTAIN: Middleton)
• Elected Drake Davis and James Clair as Mayor Pro Tempore (all ayes)
• Approved employment agreement with John Elsnab as Interim City Manager (AyEs: all five members)
• Approved funding agreement with Yreka Community Resource Center up to $48,040 annually (AyEs: all five members)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16 for City Hall emergency backup generator project (AyEs: all five members)
• Approved consent agenda items, including vacating easement at 412 West Miner Street (AyEs: all five members)
• Approved/ratified payments from March 23‑April 25 2025 and related financial reports (AyEs: all five members)
• Approved City of Yreka’s audited financial statement for FY 2023‑2024 (AyEs: all five members)

City Council

The Yreka City Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of closed session discussions. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding the ongoing lawsuit Welch v. City of Yreka (case number SCSCCVPT2021-944) and consider an appointment for the position of Interim City Manager. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation – Welch v. City of Yreka (Siskiyou County case SCSCCVPT2021-944)
• Closed session: public employee appointment for the position of Interim City Manager

In closed session, the council unanimously directed that the contract to appoint John Elsnab as interim city manager be brought back for adoption at the May 6 council meeting. No other reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.

• Directed contract for interim city manager appointment to be reconsidered May 6 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Yreka Finance Committee will discuss the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023/2024 and review plans for the FY 2025/2026 budget update and creation of the 2026/2027 budget. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023/2024
• Discussion on updating the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget and creating the 2026/2027 budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application for a residential property. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Variance Application No. 2025-01 for a modified front-yard setback for a new solarium, guest bedroom, and bathroom at Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-173-530
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The Yreka City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss appointing a City Manager or Interim City Manager. In open session, they will consider adopting Ordinance No. 881 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amend the municipal code, vote on compensation resolutions for unrepresented dispatcher and fire employees, and possibly authorize recruiting six fire positions. The consent agenda includes fee waivers for the Siskiyou Beef 'N' Brew event.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 881 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending Yreka Municipal Code Chapter 11.10
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-13 approving compensation for unrepresented dispatcher employees
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2025-14 for unrepresented fire employees and authorizing recruitment of six firefighter positions
• Consent agenda: fee waivers for City Stage, encroachment permit, downtown street closures, and event banner for Siskiyou Beef 'N' Brew
• Closed session: public employee appointment for City Manager or Interim City Manager (Gov. Code §54957)

The council approved an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones and amending Chapter 11.10 of the municipal code, waiving a full reading of the ordinance. It also adopted compensation resolutions for unrepresented dispatcher employees and for fire employees, and authorized recruitment for six fire positions. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote; Councilmember McCoy was absent.

• Adopted fire hazard severity zone ordinance (4-0)
• Approved compensation resolution for unrepresented dispatcher employees (4-0)
• Approved compensation resolution for unrepresented fire employees and authorized recruitment of six fire positions (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including fee waivers, downtown street closures, and event banner (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Yreka City Council holds a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations. In open session, they will discuss a possible vacancy on the council due to Councilmember Drake Davis's alleged non-compliance with Government Code §36513, consider a design for replacing Ringe Pool, and introduce an ordinance adopting Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. The consent agenda includes routine financial reports and a resolution authorizing an insurance broker agreement.

• Discussion and possible action on whether Councilmember Drake Davis's seat has been vacated due to non-compliance with Government Code §36513 (tabled from March 18 meeting)
• Discussion and direction on the proposed design for replacing Ringe Pool
• Introduction and first reading of an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending Municipal Code Chapter 11.10
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-12 authorizing an agreement with Keenen & Associates as broker of record for city insurance plans
• Approval/ratification of payments from Feb 23 to Mar 22, 2025, and financial reports for January and February 2025

Planning Commission

The Yreka Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Yreka City Council will discuss and possibly act on a resolution for post-retirement employment, authorize contracts for the new fire station (geotechnical and environmental services, each up to $50,000), and consider a long-term financial planning agreement. A key item is a discussion led by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy on whether Councilmember Drake Davis has violated California Government Code §36513, possibly creating a vacancy. The council will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 880 to change how the mayor and mayor pro tem are appointed.

• Discussion of possible vacancy for Councilmember Drake Davis due to alleged non-compliance with Government Code §36513
• Resolution to authorize $50,000 geotechnical services contract with Mid Pacific Engineers for new fire station
• Resolution to authorize $50,000 environmental services contract with Petralogix for new fire station
• Resolution to authorize $50,000 agreement with Weist Law Firm and California Municipal Advisors for long-term financial planning and bond counsel
• Second reading of Ordinance 880 amending procedures for appointment of mayor and mayor pro tem

The Yreka City Council approved Ordinance 880, which amends the municipal code regarding the appointment of the mayor and mayor pro tem, in a 3-2 vote. The council also approved several resolutions, including authorizing agreements for financial planning, geotechnical and environmental services for a new fire station, and post-retirement employment. A discussion about a potential vacancy on the council was postponed to the April 1 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 880 amending mayor and mayor pro tem appointment procedures (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 for post-retirement employment of Joshua B. Tharsing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 authorizing agreement with Weist Law Firm for financial planning with $50,000 appropriation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 authorizing geotechnical services agreement with Mid Pacific Engineers for new fire station, up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 authorizing environmental services agreement with Petralogix for new fire station, up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Postponed discussion of possible council vacancy to April 1, 2025 meeting (3-1)
• Adopted consent agenda including financial reports, minutes, proclamation, and resolutions (5-0)

Communications Ad Hoc Committee

The Yreka Communications Ad Hoc Committee will review communication action items and discuss allowing public participation via Zoom for City Council meetings. This is a discussion and feedback item only; no formal decision is expected. The committee advises the full City Council.

• Check-in on communication action items implemented by the City of Yreka
• Discussion and feedback on allowing public participation via Zoom for City Council meetings

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance, then convene in open session. Presentations will update the council on sales tax, a new fire hall, paid fire staffing, and the state's updated fire severity map for Yreka. Consent items include approval of payments, financial reports, appointment of a volunteer firefighter, and fee waivers for a bicycle event. Under city business, the council will discuss appointing a member to the Citizen of the Year Committee, consider a design for replacing Ringe Pool, and introduce an ordinance changing how the mayor and mayor pro tem are appointed.

• Presentation on sales tax, new fire hall, and paid fire staff
• Update on California's fire severity map for Yreka
• Discussion and possible approval of Ringe Pool replacement design
• Appointment of Juan Ramos to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department
• Fee waivers, camping, and banner hanging for Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour & Greenhorn Gravel Grinder

The Yreka City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payments, financial reports, minutes, a fire department appointment, and a resolution to recruit for a fiscal technician. They also introduced an ordinance amending procedures for appointing the mayor and mayor pro tem, and discussed the Ringe Pool design, which will return after modifications.

• Approved consent agenda including payments, reports, minutes, and Resolution 2025-05 (5-0)
• Approved Councilmember James Clair to join Citizen of the Year Committee (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance on mayor/pro tem appointment procedures (3-2)
• Discussed Ringe Pool design; modifications requested, no approval

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss real property negotiations. City Manager Jason Ledbetter will serve as the agency negotiator with PacifiCorp.

• Closed session regarding property APNs: 041-020-130, 041-030-200, 004-370-030, 004-370-020, 004-370-010, 414E2400, and 414E2401

The Yreka City Council met in special session on February 26, 2025. The only substantive item was a closed session to discuss real property negotiations with PacifiCorp. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Held closed session on real property negotiations with PacifiCorp
• No reportable action from closed session

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a consulting agreement for long-term financial planning and capital improvements. The committee will also review an HDL audit regarding the Comfort Inn and Jefferson Inn.

• Agreement with Weist & CalMuni for consulting services on financial planning, capital improvement plan, and financial policy updates
• HDL audit for Comfort Inn and Jefferson Inn

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 19, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The council will meet next on March 4, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and give direction on a proposed design for replacing Ringe Pool. They will also introduce an ordinance amending procedures for appointing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The consent agenda includes approval of payments, financial reports, and appointment of Carter Scott to the Yreka Volunteer Fire Department.

• Discussion and direction on proposed design for Ringe Pool replacement
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of Yreka Municipal Code (mayor appointment procedures)
• Appointment of Carter Scott to Yreka Volunteer Fire Department
• Approval of payments from January 12-25, 2025
• Cash balances and budget-to-actual reports for October 2024

City Council

The Yreka City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Yreka Police Officers Association and real property negotiations for three downtown properties. In open session, the council will vote on a joint application for the Homekey+ grant to develop permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, approve a $6,000 warming center grant program, and discuss closure of the Yreka Creek Greenway for vegetation removal to mitigate fire danger. Consent items include approval of payments, financial reports, an updated pay schedule, and reappointment of a fire department volunteer.

• Homekey+ grant application with DANCO Group for permanent supportive housing
• $6,000 allocation for 2024/2025 Warming Center Grant Program
• Discussion and direction to draft closure of Yreka Creek Greenway for vegetation removal and fire safety
• Reappointment of Tim Pope to Yreka Volunteer Fire Department
• Adoption of updated comprehensive pay schedule for all employees and elected officials

The Yreka City Council tabled the selection of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, along with committee appointments, after a motion to close nominations for Mayor failed. Instead, the Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance specifying the election process for Mayor, including a simple majority to close nominations, to be brought back for a first reading at the next meeting. The Council also approved a Homekey+ grant application for permanent supportive housing, a $6,000 Warming Center Grant Program, and several consent agenda items.

• Tabled Mayor selection until after second reading of ordinance (3-2)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance on Mayor election process (3-2)
• Tabled Mayor Pro Tempore selection until after ordinance second reading
• Tabled Mayor's Committee Appointments until after ordinance second reading
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 authorizing Homekey+ grant application (5-0)
• Approved Warming Center Grant Program with $6,000 allocation (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including pay schedule and healthcare resolutions (5-0)

City Council

The regular Yreka City Council meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The council will next meet on January 21, 2025. No business items are discussed.