MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 22, 2025
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The regular council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sheppard. Staff present:
Interim City Administrator Rodney Harr, City Attorney Greg Einhorn, City Planner Bob Summerville, Public Works Superintendent Paul Pratt and City Clerk Roben Benish.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Sheppard
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Squires, Wilks, Arnold, and Sheppard
Absent:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Vicky Harrison updated the Council on the upcoming National Night Out scheduled for August 5th in Biggs.
Resident Ricki Donnahoe addressed the Council regarding her dissatisfaction with her driveway apron recently installed.
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Interim City Administrator Rodney Harr presented a Memorial Resolution to Councilmember Anita Wilks honoring her brother Salvador Antunez who passed away April 23, 2025.
B. California Consulting gave a presentation to the Council on their grant writing services.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approve the audit engagement agreement with RT Dennis Accountancy for the City of Biggs’ financial audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement.
B. Adopt Resolution No.2025-26, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS ADOPTING THE ‘GANN’ APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.”
Motion/Second to approve items A & B of the Consent Calendar. (Wilks/Squires, MCU)
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Mr. Harr informed Council that resident Jon Crawford brought forth a petition signed by several residents on First Street requesting the return of two-way traffic on First Street between B Street and Aleut Street, while retaining the “No Parking on Sidewalk” signage.
Residents Jon Crawford, Rob Krampitz and Kathryn Bristow spoke in favor of this change.
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BIGGS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 22, 2025
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
After Council discussion, it was agreed to have Mr. Harr consult with police and fire personnel regarding any safety concerns they may have regarding this change and bring this item back for further discussion and or decision in two weeks.
B. Public Works Superintendent Paul Pratt discussed the bid proposals for fire hydrant replacement at Bannock and Seventh Street. He recommended awarding the contract to Blue Collar Plumbing.
Motion/Second to award the contract to Blue Collar Plumbing Operations LLC in the amount of $15,895, plus $300 for ductile iron pipe, contingent upon verification of licensing, insurance, and references. (Wilks/Arnold, MCU)
7. DEPARMENT UPDATE REPORTS
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Wilks attended a meeting and received a tour at Neal Road Landfill.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council adjourned to the Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. regarding represented employees, United Public Employees of California.
11. RESUME REGULAR SESSION
The Council resumed the Regular Session at 7:45 with no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT: Council adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Roben Benish, CITY CLERK James T. Sheppard, MAYOR