City of Isleton
Agenda

Special Meeting
January 21, 2025 05:30 PM
 101 2nd Street, Iselton, CA 95641
 https://cityofisleton.com/

Council Members
Mayor Iva Walton • Vice-Mayor David Kent • Councilmember Pamela Bulahan • Councilmember Dean Dockery • Councilmember Aleida Suarez

The public may participate and provide public comments in person and/or zoom. Please be advised that teleconferencing option is provided as a courtesy to the public. If, for any reason, there are technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will continue in person. Members of the public can dial in by phone at 408-638-0968. Enter the Personal Meeting ID 337-903-7904 #. Enter the Personal ID #. Enter the Passcode 123456#. How to Listen to or comment on the City Council Meeting via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3379037904?pwd=cWdVNkN5aHUxcjVwRGR1M1BpajcwZz09&omn=859333 87418

Meeting ID: 337 903 7904

Passcode: 123456

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, may contact the Deputy City Clerk, at (916) 777-7770, by fax at (916) 777-7775 or by email to cso@cityofisleton.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

  2. Closed Session
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

      Conference with Labor Negotiators -  
      Agency Designated Representatives: Interim Co-City Managers Adam Cox and Jon Kennedy, and City Attorney Rebekah Mojica
      Bargaining Units: All employees

    • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
      Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
    • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
  3. Public Comments
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

    This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed on this Agenda. Speakers are requested to use the podium in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name. Please note that California law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda, unless it is determined to be an urgency item by the City Council. Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council during “PUBLIC COMMENT” shall first secure permission of the presiding officer, stand; may give his/her name and address to the Clerk for the record. Each person addressing the City Council shall be limited to three minutes. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the Agenda, speakers will be asked to wait to make their comments until that item is being considered, and will be limited to three minutes.

  4. Approve Minutes for the January 15, 2025 Special Meeting 
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
    • Bank Account Signature Authorization and Removal
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

      An immediate update to the City's bank account signature card(s) is required. 

      It is recommended that the Council authorize the following actions to all City bank accounts at F&M Bank:

      Add Mayor Iva Walton, Vice-Mayor David Kent, and Interim Co-City Managers Jon Kennedy and Adam Cox as signers. All other existing signers are to be removed.

      • Budget Review
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        A verbal report will be provided with supporting documents attached.

        • Debt and Bankruptcy Filing Update
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

          A verbal report will be provided. 

          • Insurance Update: Small Cities Organized Risk Effort (SCORE)
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

            Discuss options and next steps to retain insurance coverage.  A detailed staff report and recommendation is attached.

            • Reduction in Force and Employee Handbook Updates
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

              Possible reduction in work force due to budget crisis. A detailed staff report and recommendation is attached.

              • City Fire Services
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                Discuss alternatives for continued fire protection services within the city.  A detailed staff report and recommendation is attached.

                • Financial Consulting Agreement with Ridgeline Municipal Strategies, LLC
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Municipal financial consulting agreement to determine feasibility of restructuring some debt(s) prior to or in lieu of filing Chapter 9 bankruptcy. A detailed staff report and recommendation is attached.

                  • Adjournment