CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SA Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
IFORN City Hall - City Council Chambers
425 Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Codorniz called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm ROLL CALL - Council Members Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, and Mayor Codorniz were present.
Council Member Conrado was absent/excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Item 8 was pulled. There was approval on the remaining agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Sue Gibbs inquired if 8th and Clay was on the list to be repaved.
Mr. Marvel discussed his concerns with the future slaughter facility. He asked about the condition of the levee and having sensors on the river.
Mark Tomey stated there would be an appeal on the slaughterhouse. He stated the Conditions of Approval needed to be clearer.
Don Bransford commented about traffic on Sioc Street. He thanked council and staff for the concerts in the park and the splash pad.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Codorniz provided a Certificate of Appreciation to La Cabana Restaurant for 25 years of service.
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.
1. Approve - June 3 and 17 Council Draft Minutes
2. Receive and File - Police Department May report
3. Receive and File - Code Enforcement June report
4. Receive and File - Treasurer's April report
5. Receive and File - Finance Dept. May report
6. Receive and File - May Warrants List
7. Adopt - Resolution approving the Change Order for construction of the Recycled Water System Upgrades: Phase 1 Construction and Change Order Approval for Auburn Constructors LLC, for an additional $154,452.10.
8. Adopt -Resolution adopting the Records Retention Schedule, authorizing the destruction of certain city records and rescinding Resolution No. 04-24 ACTION: Council Member Markss requested Item 1 be pulled since he was not present at the June 3rd meeting. Council Member Vaca made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ponciano to approve Item 1. Motion passed unanimously.
ACTION: City Clerk Kittle requested Item 8 be pulled and brought back to the next meeting.
Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Council Member Vaca, to approve Items 2-7. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MEMBER /CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND STAFF COMMENTS Councilmembers provided updates on meetings and events they attended.
City Manager Cain provided updates on projects and meetings.
Finance Director provided updates in the Finance Department.
Police Chief Fitch provided updates in the Police Department.
Fire Chief Conley provided updates in the Fire Department.
City Engineer Swartz provided updates in the Engineering Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Consideration of Resolution Approving to Authorize Placement of Solid Waste Liens from Recology on the 2025-26 County Property Tax Roll.
Saron McGrath from Recology answered questions from council.
Public Hearing opened and closed with no public comments.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-38 authorizing delinquent solid waste liens on "Exhibit A" to be placed on the 2025-26 City Property Tax Roll with the County. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
10. Consideration of a Resolution to initiate proceedings of Intent to Levy the Walnut Ranch Assessment District for FY 2025-26, accept the preliminary engineer's report, confirming diagram and maps
Public Hearing opened and closed with no public comments.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Vaca, seconded by Mayor Codorniz, to adopt Resolution 25-39 to approve the engineer's report, confirming diagram maps and parcels within the assessment districts, and order the levy of assessment for FY 2025-26 for the City of Colusa Walnut Ranch Assessment District. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
Consideration of a Resolution to initiate proceedings of Intent to annually Levy City of Colusa Districts Community Facilities District (CFD) 2-2020 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, accept preliminary engineer's reports, and include a public hearing.
Public Hearing opened and closed with no public comments.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Vaca seconded by Council Member Markss to adopt Resolution 25-40 to approve the engineer's report, which confirms diagram maps and parcels within the assessment district and order the levy of assessment for FY 2025-26 for the City of Colusa CFD 2-2020. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano, and Codorniz.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Conrado.
Consideration of a Resolution to initiate proceedings of intent to hold a public hearing approving engineer's reports, confirming diagram maps, and ordering the levy on parcels for FY 2025-26 for the Colusa Meadows West Public Facilities Assessment District and Hoblit Public Facilities Assessment District.
Public Hearing opened and closed with no public comments.
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ACTION: Motion by Council Member Vaca, seconded by Council Member Markss to adopt Resolution 25-41 to approve the engineer's reports which confirm diagram maps and parcels within the assessment districts, and order the levy of assessment for FY 2025-26 for the Colusa Meadows West Public Facilities Assessment District and Hoblit Public Facilities Assessment District. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roil-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
Consideration of a Resolution to initiate proceedings of intent to hold a public hearing approving engineer's reports, confirming diagram maps, and ordering the levy on parcels for FY 2025-26 for the City of Colusa Parks, Trees & Pool Improvement District.
Public Hearing opened and closed with no public comments.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Vaca, seconded by Council Member Markss to adopt Resolution 25-42 to initiate proceedings of intent to approve the engineer's reports, confirm diagram maps, and order the levy on parcels for FY 2025-26 for the City of Colusa Parks, Trees & Pool Improvement District. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano, and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
11. Consideration of the Bid Award Wescott Road Rehabilitation Project ACTION: Motion by Council Member Markss, seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-43 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lamb Unlimited General Engineering Construction, in the amount of $3,949,004, which includes both the base bid and bid additive alternate for the Wescott Road Rehabilitation Project. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
12. Consideration of a city loan to Amar Cheema
City Manager provided the report.
Public Comments: Connie Aden inquired about the loan cap.
Mr. Marvel expressed concerns about traffic speed.
Don Bransford stated that he supports the project and recommended that the APN numbers be included in the promissory note.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Mayor Codorniz to adopt Resolution 25-44 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Promissory Note and Deeds of Trust to secure the loan, adding the APN numbers to the documents. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
13. Consideration of the City of Colusa's Surplus Policy City Manager provided the report. Council discussed and recommended minor changes to the policy.
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ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-45 approving the City of Colusa's Surplus Policy with the minor changes discussed. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Markss, Vaca, Ponciano, and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Conrado.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Melodie Johnson asked about the Grand Jury report.
ADJOURNED at 7:00 pm.
Shee suh
Shelly Kittle City Clerk
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