City of Isleton
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 25, 2025 06:30 PM
101 2nd Street, Isleton, CA 95641
https://cityofisleton.com/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Iva Walton.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: Mayor Iva Walton, Vice-Mayor David Kent, Councilmember Pamela Bulahan, Councilmember Aleida Suarez

      Staff Present: Co Interim City Manager Jon Kennedy, Deputy City Clerk Nate Anderson, Finance Director Jessica Bigby, City Attorney Rebekah Mojica


  2. Public Comments

    Several residents commented and inquired on the recent reported "attacks" that occurred within the City

    Co City Manager Kennedy advised that the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is aware and working on the incidents and that due the incidents being an open investigation, there ino details or other comments to be made at this time. 

    Residents inquired about the lighting on Delta Ave

    Resident expressed their frustration and opinion on how Vice Mayor Kent carried himself in meetings and "wastes" citizen and staff time at meetings. 


  3. City Council Communications / Reports 

    Council Member Suarez thanked staff, gave update on the Asian American Heritage Park, announced the postponement of the Public Auction of 18& 20 Main St and and informed the public that the Meadows RV Park property is listed for sale 

    Council Member Bulahan attended a recent SACOG meeting and advised that she has received inquiries from residents about receiving "late notices" in the mail about sewer bills. 

    Vice Mayor Kent deferred his report to another time

    Mayor Walton Thanked staff for their continued hard and diligent work

  4. Fill City Council Vacancy

    Vice Mayor Kent provided a few questions for the candidate, which were answered by the candidate, Cara Pellegrini. Council Member Cara Pellegrini was officially sworn in as a City of Isleton Council Member by Deputy City Clerk Nate Anderson.. 

    Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Mayor Iva Walton seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Mayor Iva Walton     Aye   Vice-Mayor David Kent     Aye   Councilmember Pamela Bulahan     Aye   Councilmember Aleida Suarez  

  5. Appointment of City Treasurer

    Candidate Terri Hupfner was approved and sworn in as City treasurer

    Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Mayor Iva Walton     Aye   Vice-Mayor David Kent     Aye   Councilmember Pamela Bulahan     Aye   Councilmember Aleida Suarez     Aye   Councilmember Cara Pellegrini  

  6. Approve Minutes for the March 11th, 2025 Regular Meeting 


    Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Mayor Iva Walton     Aye   Vice-Mayor David Kent     Aye   Councilmember Pamela Bulahan     Aye   Councilmember Aleida Suarez     Abstained   Councilmember Cara Pellegrini  

  7. Resolution 03-25 FBI/DOJ Fingerprinting Access

    Fire Chief Mimiaga provided Council with background on Resolution 03-25 (FBI/DOJ Fingerprinting access, Council Members inquiring on cost and setting up of policy/procedure for the fingerprint process

    Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Vice-Mayor David Kent seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Mayor Iva Walton     Aye   Vice-Mayor David Kent     Aye   Councilmember Pamela Bulahan     Aye   Councilmember Aleida Suarez     Aye   Councilmember Cara Pellegrini  

  8. Modify Check Signing Policy / Proposed Financial Ordinance

    Attorney Office Rebecca brought forth an initial draft for a new ordinance to amend the current code and have policy in place for future purchasing

    Vice Mayor Kent inquired if this was made from a template, Rebecca informed Council this was drafted from looking and researching several other cities and molded to work with Isleton.

    Councilmember Aleida Suarez motioned to approve. Councilmember Pamela Bulahan seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Mayor Iva Walton     Aye   Vice-Mayor David Kent     Aye   Councilmember Pamela Bulahan     Aye   Councilmember Aleida Suarez     Aye   Councilmember Cara Pellegrini  

  9. Fire Department Update

    Fire Chief Mimiaga provided Council withnumber of calls for service this month, total of 23, 13 medical calls, 5 fires, and 5 mutual aid requests

  10. Pallet Manufacturing Plant Expansion

    Co City Manager Kennedy advised there will be no current discussion on this item as this needs to follow  due process 

  11. Budget Review / Debt Update

    Finance Director Bigby provided Council with several handouts and discussed in depth the current debts, future needs and requirements to move forward as a surviving City, provided rough drafts of proposed budgets, spoke on possible sales of City owned properties, and posisble furhter cuts as needed to several departments. 

  12. Future Agenda Items

    Mayor Walton directed staff to reach out to FEMA and check on the status of any money, report from Co City Manager Adam Cox 

    Pallet Yard Update

    Check signing ordinance (continue)

    SCORE update/report

  13. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation - 

      Sectaris Partners, LLC


      No Reportable Action
    2. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation - 
      Prentice Long PC
      No Reportable Action
  14. Adjournment

    9:22 P.M.