MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2025
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The regular council meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Sheppard. Staff present:
Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner, City Planner Bob Summerville, and City Attorney Greg Einhorn.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Sheppard
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Bassett, Squires, Wilks, Arnold, and Sheppard
Absent:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of warrants 38924 – 39021, 101820241, 121620241, 1220241, 123120241, 9303303 – 9303332 for the Month of December 2024 in the amount of $729,089.23.
B. Approve minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of December 10, 2024, and the Special Council Meeting of December 19, 2024.
C. Acknowledge receipt of Butte County Sheriff’s Office Report for December 2024.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BUTTE COUNTY ABANDONDED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY.”
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICERS AND ALTERNATE FOR THE CITY OF BIGGS.”
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BIGGS APPOINTING THE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SCORE (Small Cities Organized Risk Effort).” Councilmember Bassett asked to remove item E from the Consent Calendar.
Motion/Second to approve items A, B, C, D, & F of the Consent Calendar. (Bassett/Squires, MCU)
Councilmember Bassett indicated that he would like Councilmember Wilks to be substituted for Mayor Sheppard as appointed Council Employee Relations Officers. The Council was informed this was a mayor’s appointment and would therefore require the Mayor’s approval. Mayor Sheppard declined the requested change.
Motion/Second to approve Item E of the Consent Calendar. (Wilks/Bassett, MCU)
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2025
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Limiting Authority for Interim City Administrator
The Council was asked to consider adopting a resolution which would establish a spending authority limit for Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner.
Motion/Second to approve Resolution No. 2025-04, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS, CALIFORNIA, LIMITING THE SPENDING
AUTHORITY OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR CLIFF WAGNER TO BUDGETED EXPENDITURES NOT EXCEDING $10,000 WITH SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS.” (Wilks/Bassett, MCU)
B. Reauthorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
Staff suggested the Council adopt a resolution which would serve as reauthorization of the City’s participation in LAIF and confirm the authorization of designated City officials to deposit and withdraw funds as necessary.
Motion/Second to approve Resolution No. 2025-05, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS AUTHORIZING BY RESOLUTION
INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.” (Arnold/Wilks, MCU)
C. Change to City Council Meeting Schedule
The Council was asked to consider an amendment to increase the frequency of meetings to twice per month and adjust the meeting time to better accommodate public participation and the schedules of Councilmembers and staff.
Motion/Second to introduce Ordinance No. 437 by reading of title only, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS AMENDING SECTION 2.10.010 OF THE BIGGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.” (Arnold/Wilks, MCU) D. Updated Biggs City Council Policies and Procedures
The Council was asked to review the updated City Council Policies and Procedures.
Motion/Second to periodically update the City Council Policies and Procedures to ensure alignment with current laws, best practices, and the evolving needs of the community. (Wilks/Arnold, MCU)
E. IT Services Contract Upgrade for Enhanced Security
The City of Biggs currently contracts with Stratti for managed IT services. Stratti has proposed an upgraded service package to strengthen the City’s IT security infrastructure.
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 2025
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Motion/Second to authorize the Interim City Administrator or his designee to execute the agreements for the Upgraded IT Services contract with Stratti and the implementation of Sophos Firewall with 3-Year Xstream Licensing. Staff declined to approve the LastPass Password Management proposal. (Wilks/Arnold, MCU)
7. DEPARMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Fire Chief Chip Fowler provided a report to the Council.
City Planner Bob Summerville provided a planning activity report to the Council.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Mayor Sheppard attended NCPA and Mosquito Abatement Meetings. Councilmember Wilks will be attending the SCORE Meeting.
B. Air Quality Management District and BCAG appointment changes.
Vice Mayor Arnold asked to be the primary representative to BCAG and Air Quality Management District in place of Councilmember Wilks.
Motion/Second for Vice Mayor Arnold to serve as the primary representative to BCAG and Air Quality Management District. (Arnold/Bassett, MCU)
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Wagner informed the Council that the landscaping services provided by Landscape by Stentzel had been cancelled and the public works department would be take on the responsibility of mowing.
10. CLOSED SESSION: The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:52 p.m.
11. RESUME REGULAR SESSION: The Council resumed the Regular Session at 6:45 p.m.
Reportable action: The Council scheduled a closed session meeting for January 30, 2025.
12. ADJOURNMENT: Council adjourned the Regular Meeting 6:46 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Roben Benish, CITY CLERK James T. Sheppard, MAYOR