MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2023
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The regular council meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Bassett. Vice Mayor Nuchols, Councilmembers Buck, Sheppard, and Squires were present. Staff present:
Administrator Josh Cook, City Attorney Greg Einhorn, City Planner Bob Summerville, City Engineer Dave Harden, and City Clerk Roben Benish.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Bassett
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Buck, Sheppard, Squires, Nuchols, and Bassett
Absent:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
5. PRESENTATION:
A. Mayor Bassett presented a Proclamation to the son of Barbara Bushman recognizing her outstanding community service rendered to the City of Biggs.
B. Contract Auditor, Rob Dennis, presented the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.
C. Public Safety. BCSO report was included on the agenda.
D. Public Works. No report.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
City Attorney Greg Einhorn asked Council to consider the appointment of Josh F.W. Cook to the position of City Administrator.
Motion/Second to approve the agreement with City Administrator Josh F.W. Cook. (Buck/Nuchols, MCU)
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Use Permit 2023-01 Top Quality Diesel Repair
City Planner Bob Summerville informed Council the applicant was requesting approval of a use permit to allow a diesel repair business in an existing 2,400 square foot shop building located at 497 C Street, Biggs, CA.
Mayor Bassett opened the hearing to the public.
Melissa Atteberry spoke in favor of allowing the use permit.
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Mayor Bassett closed the hearing to the public.
Council agreed to amend the conditions of approval to allow a fence height of 6 – 8 feet and to allow crushed rock or road base rather than paving.
Motion/Second to approve Use Permit 2023-01 (Top Quality Diesel Repair) by adopting Resolution No. 2023-03, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPROVING USE PERMIT 2023-01 (TOP QUALITY DIESEL REPAIR) FOR 497 C STREET, APNS 001-061-029 AND 016”, making all required findings contained in the resolution and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval provided in Exhibit I with the amended changes. (Sheppard/Squires, MCU)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of warrants: 37401 – 37452, 9302677 – 9302692 for the month of February 2023 in the amount of $175,589.88.
B. Approval of Regular Meeting of February 14, 2023, and Special Meetings of February 14, 2023, March 3, 2023, March 6, 2023, and March 7, 2023
C. Acknowledge receipt of Butte County Animal Control Reports for February 2023.
D. Approve Resolution No. 2023-01, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY.”
E. Approve Resolution No. 2023-02, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER AND ALTERNATES FOR THE CITY OF BIGGS.”
Motion/Second to approve the Consent Calendar. (Sheppard, Nuchols, MCU)
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Planning: City Planner Bob Summerville reviewed the monthly planning activity report.
Council discussed allowing a message therapy business in the downtown area.
Council agreed to allow the business pursuant to previous direction given.
Mr. Summerville would come back with a code amendment.
B. Engineering:
1. City Engineer Dave Harden reviewed the monthly activity report.
2. Contract Engineering Services.
Bennett Engineering requested an adjustment to their current hourly rates with the City of Biggs.
Motion/Second to approve the Rate Schedule Adjustments with Bennett Engineering. (Nuchols/Squires, MCU).
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C. Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA). No report D. Electric. No report.
E. BCAG. No report.
F. Air Quality. Report by Vice Mayor Nuchols.
G. Solid Waste. No report.
H. Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control. Report by Councilmember Sheppard.
I. SCORE. No report.
J. LAFCo. Councilmember Sheppard is now an alternate member to LAFCo.
K. Biggs Unified School District. No report.
L. Other commission reports. None
M. City Administrator.
Appointing a Representative and Alternate to the Board of Directors of SCORE (Small Cities Organized Risk Effort).
Motion/Second to approve Resolution No. 2023-04, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING THE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SCORE.” (Sheppard/Nuchols, MCU)
10. INFORMATIONAL: None
11. ADJOURNMENT: Council adjourned the regular meeting at 6:44 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Roben Benish, CITY CLERK Brian Bassett, MAYOR