oF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
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425 Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Vaca called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL - Council Members Ponciano, Conrado, Codorniz and Vaca were present.
Council Member Markss was absent/excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -There was council consensus on the agenda approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Citizen Erin Steidlmayer expressed her support for Measure C, which would improve and update our schools. There is more information on the school's website.
Citizen Margaret Roa inquired about the house on Carson.
Supervisor Janice Bell replied to Citizen Roa that the homeowner passed away, someone local purchased the home and repairs would begin.
Citizen Beth Young requested an update on the Mushroom Plant.
Citizen Don Bransford expressed his concerns about the Purchasing Policy. He commented on Brown Act and Closed Sessions for City Manager evaluations with no reportable actions. He said he requested a copy of the evaluation instrument but hasn't received it yet.
Citizen John Stuck commented that the speed limit on Bridge Street is too fast at 40 mph.
PRESENTATION
1. North Valley Community Foundation Presentation, Presenter: David Spaur with S2 Consulting provided a presentation and answered questions from the council. He explained the next steps and projects for possible funding.
CONSENT CALENDAR - All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered by the Council to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion unless an audience member or Council member requests otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
2. Approve - August 6 Council Draft Minutes
3. Receive and File - Police Department July report
4. Receive and File - City Treasurer's June report
5. Adopt - Ordinance 565 approving a Development Agreement and rezoning property identified as Assessor's Parcels Numbers: 017-130-107 and 017-130-050 (Portion of from R-1 (Single Family Residential District to R-1/PD (Single Family Residential District/Planned Development), R-2/PD (Two-Family Residential District/Planned Development R-3/PD (Neighborhood Apartment District/Planned Development), CM/PD (Commercial Professional District/Planned Development), O-S (Open Space District) and P-F (Public Facility/Park District) (Westcott Subdivision)
6. Adopt - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with John Burger Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., for climate control in the City Hall Auditorium
7. Adopt - Resolution approving the updated Utilities Superintendent job description and pay scale along with removing all other Utilities Superintendent job descriptions.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Council Member Conrado to approve the consent items. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MEMBER /CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND STAFF COMMENTS City Council Members reported on committee and commission meetings. They all received calls from citizens on the road project.
City Attorney Jones commented on the Brown Act and Closed Session items.
City Manager Cain provided an update on current projects.
Police Chief Fitch reported the tribe gave the Police Department a $50,000 check, among other organizations. They said that their compact with the state expired so this check was given as a replacement for what used to, years ago, been given to us in the form of Indian Gaming Funds.
City Planner Tomey provided updates in the Planning Department.
Finance Director Aziz-Khan provided updates in the Finance Department.
Elected City Treasurer Kelley noted for the record she did not turn in a grand jury investigation request and thanked the Grand Jury for noticing her position was not on the city's website.
Kelley voiced her frustrations with the position and with the city. She hopes this position will be utilized in the future. Citizen Don Bransford commented that he would like the elected city treasurer part of the process.
City Clerk Kittle reported vacancies on the Planning and the Heritage Preservation Commission.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract amendment with Dos Rios Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Colusa Sacramento River (SRA)
City Manager Cain provided details on the grant-funded proposed project and the one Request for Proposal from Dos Rios Inc. Cain explained the construction project was $350,030 and the grant award was for $642,000. He discussed potential projects that could be added to the current contract but wouldn't know until he met with the State Superintendent if the other projects would be approved. Council said they were not comfortable approving an "open-ended" contract.
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
9. Consideration of an Award of the Recycled Water System Upgrades Phase 1 Construction and Construction Management Contracts
City Manager Cain reported this went out to bid and was the first phase. The State is working on a grant agreement amendment. Cain answered questions from Council and said Auburn Conductors installed the plant in 2008.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Vaca, seconded by Council Member Codorniz to adopt Resolution 24-42 authorizing the City Manager to enter into construction and construction management contracts for Phase 1 Wastewater Recycled Water Project. Motion passed 4- 0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Conrado, Codorniz and Vaca.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Markss.
DISCUSSION
10. Animal Control Ordinance
City Manager Cain requested item be brought back when Code Enforcement Officer Soto and the County Animal Shelter Representative were in attendance. Council, City Manager Cain and Police Chief Fitch discussed the Ordinances in the packet.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mushroom Plant Update and Options for October 1 for Council Consideration.
Feasibility of roundabouts on Sioc and Fremont - Discussion Item Update on the State Park Improvement project.
ADJOURNED at 7:48 pm
Paul
DANIEL VACA, MAYOR
Shelly Kite, City Clerk
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