CITY COUNCIL MEETING
C/ Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
CALIFORNIA City Hall - City Council Chambers
425 Webster Street, Colusa, CA 95932
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Conrado called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL - Council Members Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Codorniz and Mayor Conrado were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -There was council consensus on the approval of the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Janice Bell introduced herself, and the other incumbents who would be running in this year's election.
Cristy Edwards, County Elections Official, provided information about the Special Election to replace Doug LaMalfa.
Dora Green, owner of the property at 540 6'h Street, stated she submitted a claim with a written letter regarding the flood damage to that property. She confirmed council members received her letter. She spoke about the damage and the incurred expenses.
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 - Council draft minutes of January 6
2. Receive and File - October and November Warrants List ACTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Markss made a motion, 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 Manager Cain provided updates.
City Attorney Wakefield - no report.
Finance Director Aziz-Khan provided updates in the Finance Department.
Assistant Manager Moore is working with departments and assisting the Finance Department.
Police Chief Fitch provided updates in the Police Department.
Fire Chief Conley provided updates in the Fire Department.
Planner Morley provided updates in the Planning Department.
City Engineer Swartz provided updates on projects.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
3. Consideration of authorizing the City Manager to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Element Land Solutions
City Manager Cain provided the report.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Codorniz, seconded by Council Member Ponciano to adopt Resolution 26-01 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: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Codorniz and Conrado.
NOES: None.
4. Wastewater Treatment Plant Annexation (WWTP #2)
City Manager provided the report.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Markss seconded by Council Member Vaca to adopt the corrected Resolution 26-02, illustrating plan for service and provide a request to Colusa County LAFCo to continue proceedings on the annexation of unincorporated City-owned lands and other abutting properties. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Codorniz and Conrado.
NOES: None.
5. Consideration of a two-year Professional Services Contract between the County of Colusa Police Chief Fitch provided the report.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Ponciano seconded by Council Member Codorniz to adopt Resolution 26-03 to enter a two-year contract for Professional Services between the County of Colusa, acting through its Sheriffs Office and Information Technology Department, and the City of Colusa, acting through the Colusa Police Department, for the provision of law enforcement-related information technology and support services, and authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute the agreement for a two-year period. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Ponciano, Vaca, Markss, Codorniz and Conrado.
NOES: None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Assignments (January 2026-December 2026) Council and City Clerk reviewed and made changes to the 2026 council assignments.
City Manager Cain discussed with the council the Fourth of July and the 250th Anniversary.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mushroom Plant update.
Commissions and Committees reviews and council expectations.
ADJOURNED at 6:39 pm
Nema Comrado
DENISE CONRADO, MAYOR
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Shelly Kittle, City Clerk
January 20, 2026 Council Minutes
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