City of Weed City Council Minutes January 13, 2022 Page 1 of 2
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Kim Greene called the meeting to order and led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Mayor Greene, were Council Members Stacey Green, Bob Hall, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney Ryan Reed, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
James Striegel invited the City Council to his property to see the work he has done with chainsaws and bulldozers and would like his property annexed into the City.
Richard Dingus thanked the City staff for their assistance with the Christmas celebration.
Ray Strack addressed the Council with how he has spent the last year on his project.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Palfini reported attending a C2C meeting where they have initiated a 5-year plan. Council Member Tavalero reported attending, with two other council members, the LOLA dinner and she is now the Chairperson for the Transportation Commission. Council Member Hall reported nest Thursday at 7p.m. there will be a meeting at City Hall for Cultural Inventory. Council Member Green reported he is looking for assistance/volunteers that would like to help in the Point in Time homeless count, he reported numbers in Weed have declined. Council Member Greene reported attending the LOLA meeting and presented brochures that were prepared by the Siskiyou Economic Development Council, thanked the Council for entrusting her with the position of Mayor.
V. PRESENTATION
A. Council heard a presentation from Pacific Power regarding underground utilities. Todd Andrus discussed the Rule 20A program as well as Rule 20B. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Greene asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. Council Member Tavalero moved for item D to be tabled to the February Agenda, Council Member Green added to the motion a needed change in the minutes. There were no others. Consent Agenda was approved at amended.
A. Fire Department – by Resolution, declared certain property surplus and direct disposal.
B. Fire Department – by Motion, approved Fire Chief Steve Duncan to apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
C. Police Department – by Resolution, authorized destruction of records listed in Exabit A of Resolution No. 02 - 2021.
D. Public Works - by Motion, Council considered approval for the Memorandum of Understanding for the Operating Engineers’ Local No. 3 (City of Weed’s Public Works Employees’ bargaining unit) E. Minutes – By Motion approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 12/9/2021.
F. Financial Report(s) – By Motion approved payment warrants dated from 12/13/2021 through 01/05/22 including any voided warrants totaling $453,091.73.
G. Finance Month End Reporting – By Motion approved and file month end Revenues with Comparison to Budget Report dated 12/31/2021.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Works – by Motion, Council considered purchase of a Bucket Truck for the Public Works Department.
Director Sharp presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the purchase. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City of Weed City Council Minutes January 13, 2022 Page 2 of 2 B. Rate Study– by Motion, Council selected AD HOC Committee members for the 2022 Rate Study. Director Sharp presented the staff report. Proposed committee members are City Representatives: Kim Greene, Bob Hall, citizens Sue Stone and Dave Harrin. Council Member Palfini moved to appoint committee members. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Ordinance No. 466-2022 – Held introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 466-2022, giving authority to the County of Siskiyou for SB 1383 (Edible Food Recovery). Director Sharp presented the staff report. Council Member questions were asked and answered. Council Member Green moved to introduce Ordinance No. 466- 2022 by title only and waive the first reading. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, and Tavalero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Palfini
D. Transient Occupancy Tax – by Motion, Council considered a funding request from the Weed Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Richard Dingus for the Chamber of Commerce discussed the reason why the Weed Chamber needs funding. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the funding request with requests corrected to reflect January not June as previously submitted. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E. Public Safety – Council considered request for stop sign at the intersection of Alamo and Railroad Ave; and give direction to staff. Police Chief Mayberry presented the staff report. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the installation of the stop sign. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VIII. STAFF REPORT
Public Works reported the Vista Drive project is approximately 90% complete and the City is going out to bid for the Lincoln Ave Project. Fire Department reported on the number of calls over the last year and number of training hours. City Manager reported Diego has accepted the Finance Director position, the City is actively recruiting for the Police Department, and he has been working with Anna Cleland on the grant application for the South Weed Travelers Dog Park.
X. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to open session. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 6:47 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk