MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 2024
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The special council meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Mayor Bassett. Staff present:
City Administrator Josh Cook, City Attorney Greg Einhorn, City Planner Bob Summerville, and City Clerk Roben Benish.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Bassett
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Motion/Second to allow Councilmember Squires to participate via Zoom. (Nuchols/Sheppard, MCU)
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Bassett, Buck, Nuchols, Sheppard, and Squires via Zoom.
Absent:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
5. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
A. Citizen Initiative to Legalize Safe and Sane Fireworks.
City Administrator Cook stated a notice of intention to circulate a petition was filed with the City of Biggs to amend the Municipal Code to legalize fireworks in the city limits.
There are currently more than 100 valid signatures in favor of the initiative.
Motion/Second to adopt the initiative to enact an Ordinance amending the Biggs Municipal Code to permit the sale and the safe and orderly use of fireworks within the City of Biggs and to allow one booth and to issue permits to sell to Biggs Unified School District and Biggs Little League. (Buck/Nuchols, MC; Noes: Sheppard) B. Electric Rate Increase Resolution.
City Administrator Cook stated at the May 21, 2024, City Council Meeting, the Council voted to increase electric rates by 15 percent, effective July 1, 2024.
Motion/Second to adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
BIGGS ESTABLISHING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE RATES FOR CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF BIGGS MUNICIPAL SYSTEM EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.” (Buck/Nuchols; Noes: Sheppard)
C. Electric Fund Discussion
City Administrator Cook stated the Council had requested additional financial information regarding Electric Fund imbalance.
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING June 4, 2024
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The Council discussed different rate scenarios. The Council advised Mr. Cook to meet with SunWest Milling to discuss rate changes.
6. ADJOURNMENT: Council adjourned the Special Meeting 12:51 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Roben Benish, CITY CLERK Brian Bassett, MAYOR