CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 02, 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 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL - Council Members Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Mayor Codorniz were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -There was council consensus on the approval of the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - John Stuck expressed disappointment with tumbleweeds and debris leading up to the flag at the State Park. He stated his concerns about a letter sent to LAFCO, written by a certain chief, stating that the city didn't have the proper equipment, manpower, or training to take care of the newly annexed property. He inquired if the land annexation had been done.
Connie Adan suggested that the city dump the tank at Will S. Green Park, after the kids are in school.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Codorniz read the 5-Year Service Award for Brandon Mitchell.
The Flock Group did a Flock Safety slide presentation.
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. Receive and File - Treasurer's July report
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Conrado, seconded by Council Member Ponciano, to approve the consent calendar. Motion passed unanimously
COUNCIL MEMBER /CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND STAFF COMMENTS Council Members provided updates on meetings and events they attended.
City Attorney Robert Wakefield stated he and Attorney Jones will be attending the League conference next month.
City Manager Cain provided updates on projects and meetings.
Finance Director Aziz-Khan 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 Grant Writer Ash provided information on grants.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
2. Consideration of a Resolution to authorize the Police Chief to enter a two-year contract with Flock Group, Inc., to implement the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program.
Police Chief Fitch provided additional information and answered council questions about the Flock cameras.
Public Comments: Connie Adan asked if there would be signs posted about the cameras.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Markss, seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-57 for a two-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the deployment of eleven (11) Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and authorize the Police Chief to execute the agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney with a total cost not to exceed $77,200. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
3. Consideration of the Bid Award - "Colusa New Water Production Well, Pilot Testing, upgrades to Well Nos 4, 5 & 6, Abandon Wells 2 & 3 in the City and Wells Nos 1 & 2 Walnut Ranch"
City Manager Cain and City Engineer Swartz provided the report and answered questions from council.
ACTION: With no public comments, motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt Resolution 25-58 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsive bidder for the "Colusa New Water Production Well, Pilot Testing, upgrades to Well Nos 4, 5 & 6, Abandon Wells 2 & 3 in the City and Wells Nos 1 & 2 Walnut Ranch". Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
4. Consideration of the Grand Jury response letter
Mayor Codorniz and Council discussed the letter.
Public Comments - Don Bransford recommended keeping Zoom meetings.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Conrado, to adopt Resolution 25-59 approving the City of Colusa Mayor's response letter to the Grand Jury. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Codorniz
NOES: None.
5. Consideration of a community-based steering committee to support the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCR LCI) Grant activities.
Grant Writer Ash explained the terms and responsibilities of the steering Committee. She requested one council member and an alternate. Mayor Pro-Tem Conrado volunteered, and Council Member Vaca volunteered as the alternate.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Conrado, seconded by Council Member Ponciano to adopt Resolution 25-60 to create a "HeatSafe Colusa" Ad Hoc/Steering Committee for a term of 30 months, appointing one Councilmember (Conrado) and one alternate Councilmember (Vaca) and designating Sadie Ash as Project Lead. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
6. Consideration of a Citizens Oversight Committee Appointment City Clerk Kittle provided the report. Applicant Adan introduced herself and explained why she would like to serve on this committee.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Codorniz, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Conrado, to appoint applicant Connie Adan to the Citizens Oversight Committee to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Conrado and Codorniz.
NOES: None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Update on the Wescott project.
ADJOURNED at 7:17 pm
RYAN CODORNIZ MAYOR
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