CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
City Hall - City Council Chambers
425 Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Codorniz called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL - Council Members Markss, Ponciano, Conrado, Codorniz and Mayor Vaca were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -There was council consensus on the agenda approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Susan Meeker, President of the Colusa Rotary Club thanked those who attended the "Night at the Races" event.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Codorniz read the 5-Year Service Award for Gumercindo Salazar III.
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. Receive and File - Police Department December report
3. Receive and File - Code Enforcement December report
4. Receive and File - Treasurer's October report
5. Receive and File - Parks, Recreation & Tree Commission Quarterly report ACTION: Motion by Council Member Markss, seconded by Council Member Vaca to approve the consent items. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MEMBER /CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND STAFF COMMENTS Councilmembers provided updates on meetings and events they attended.
Ryan Jones - no report
City Manager Cain - provided items of interest to council Finance Director Aziz-Khan - provided updates in the Finance Department.
Treasurer Kelley - provided updates in the Treasurer
Police Chief Fitch - provided updates in the Police Department.
City Engineer - provided updates on the Walnut Ranch construction and Well 6.
Consultant Morley - provided updates in the Planning Department.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public Hearing for the Wastewater Control Plant Annexation and requesting the City Manager to initiate the entitlement process and the California Environmental Quality Act review, authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary contracts and expend funds and to bring back the item at a future meeting
Public Hearing opened at 6:17 pm
Jeneane Wilsey expressed opposition to a cannabis facility at the location.
Mike Olivas discussed the property swap and smell mitigation Public Hearing closed at 6:25 pm
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Ponciano, seconded by Mayor Codorniz to adopt Resolution 25-02 requesting the City Manager to initiate the entitlement process and necessary California Environmental Quality Act Review for annexation of unincorporated territory to the City of Colusa involving approximately 697.37 acres and adjacent public right-of-ways acres and development of city-owned property for future construction of a cannabis operation (APN's 017-020-024, - 025, -026, -027, 017-030-079, -080 AND 015- 130-128, - 129, 015-130-068, -082). Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Ponciano, Conrado, Vaca and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City to publicize the Measure B Citizens Oversight Committee's Annual Report (FY 2023/2024).
Citizens Oversight Committee member Mark Leidner summarized the annual report.
Public Comments: Citizen Janice Bell commended the entire committee for their dedication and information.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Conrado, seconded by Councilmember Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-03 authorizing the City to publicize the Measure B Citizens Oversight Committee's Annual Report (FY 2023/2024). Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call AYES: Markss, Ponciano, Conrado, Vaca and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
8. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive the request for proposal process and sign the consulting services agreement with Element Land Solutions for Planning
ACTION: With no public comments, motion was made by Councilmember Ponciano, seconded by Councilmember Conrado to adopt Resolution 25-04 authorizing the City Manager to waive the request for proposal process and sign the consulting services agreement with Element Land Solutions for Planning. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Ponciano, Conrado, Vaca and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
9. Consideration of a Resolution approving the proposal and contract amendment with NV5 for geotechnical engineering evaluation services.
ACTION: With no public comments, motion by Councilmember Vaca, seconded by Mayor Codorniz to adopt Resolution 25-05 approving the proposal and contract amendment with NV5 for geotechnical engineering evaluation services. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Ponciano, Conrado, Vaca and Codorniz.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
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DISCUSSION
Sidewalk Vendors, Pop-Ups (flower stands, etc.) without Business Licenses Council and staff discussed Senate Bill 946 which requires vendors to have a city business license.
Jack Cunningham with the Chamber of Commerce discussed upcoming programs to help new businesses and existing businesses succeed.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION at 7:15 pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: City Manager Jesse Cain and Ryan Jones, City Attorney. Memorandum of Understandings (MOU's) for:
Professional Firefighters Association
Peace Officers Association
Department Heads
Middle Management
Miscellaneous Unit
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION - At 8:03 pm, Mayor Codorniz stated there was no reportable action.
RYAN CODORNIZ MAYOR
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