City of Weed City Council Minutes March 10, 2022 Page 1 of 1
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 10, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 10, 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, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, Finance Director Anna Guzman, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi. Council Member Hall was absent.
Council Member Palfini moved to excuse Council Member Hall. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Deborah N. Orun a Weed resident, addressed council regarding displaced families at 737 S Weed Blvd. Kim Jauregui asked questions regarding what businesses are allowed at 750 S Weed Blvd.
Council Member Tavalero moved to remove item F from the Regular Agenda. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Palfini reported attending a Collier Interpretive Center Meeting, invited volunteers to the center.
Council Member Tavalero reminded council members of the League of Local Agencies (LOLA) to be held April 13, 2022 in Montague, also reported the Disk Golf Club held their tournament with 83 players and 75% of those staying in our local hotels. Council Member Green reported on the City of Yreka’s Council meeting regarding the homeless. Council Member Greene asked questions regarding the bucket truck the City approved purchasing for Public Works uses.
V. PRESENTATION
A. Proclamation Declaring March 10, 2022 as “Crystal Geyser Roxane Spring Water Day” in honor of the PublicPrivate-Partnership permanently securing the water rights for the City of Weed. Council Member Greene read the proclamation. There to receive the Proclamation and Plaque on behalf of Crystal Geyser CG Roxane was Lionel Ferchaud and Martin Guzman.
B. Presentation by Kerry Molz, Tamy Quigley, and Kelly Zolotoff of Caltrans District 2 discussed the Weed Boulevard Project. 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. There was one edit to Resolution No. 05-2022 and none other, all items were considered inclusively.
A. By Resolution, Called and gave notice of a general municipal election to be held on November 8, 2022 and requesting consolidation of the election with the statewide election.
B. By Resolution, Appointed representatives and alternate to the S.C.O.R.E Board.
C. By Motion, considered acceptance of the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report, approved by the Planning Commission on February 16, 2022.
D. Minutes - By Motion approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 2/10/2022.
E. Financial Report(s). - By Motion approved payment warrants dated from 2/10/2022 through 02/28/22 including any voided warrants totaling $406,204.23.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
City of Weed City Council Minutes March 10, 2022 Page 2 of 1 VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Discussion Item only – Sanitation Services RFP options, gave direction to staff. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report and option. Direction was given to staff to proceed with developing an RFP for Sanitation Services.
B. Discussion Item only – Discussed dedicating ¼ cent sales tax, gave direction to staff. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Shirley Dutt spoke in favor of the tax to benefit the Winema Cemetery. Paula Rosetto spoke in favor of the tax to benefit the Recreation and Parks District. Council Member Tavalero requested Board President Rosetto research number of parcels in the district and how much income could be generated by a parcel tax to benefit the Recreation and Parks District, Ms. Rosetto expressed she would do so. Council discussed options and issues with taxation and the use of the funds. Direction given to staff to proceed with additional analysis from the Assessors Office, services traded with the Recreation and Parks District, current sales tax and what our current sales tax supports. Council Member Palfini asked the Rec Board to produce the research of what a parcel tax would generate, both flat fee and percentage.
C. TOT GAP Funding Request – By Motion, considered request for Transient Occupancy Tax GAP Funding for Winema Cemetery for January through June 2022. City Manager and City Clerk presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve 4600.00 in GAP funding for the Winema Cemetery. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Palfini, and Tavalero
NOES: Council Member Greene
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
D. Ordinance - By Motion, held introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 467-2022 regarding the licensing of Short-Term Rentals. Council Member Tavalero moved to introduce and hold first reading by title only of Ordinance 467-2022. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
E. Ordinance – By Motion, hold introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 468-2022 Adopting a Policy for the use of Military Equipment by the Weed Police Department. City Manager presented the staff report.
Council Member Tavalero moved to introduce and hold first reading by title only of Ordinance 468-2022. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
F. SB2 Planning Grant RFP – By Motion, Council will consider approval of Proposal for the SB2 Planning Grant for 6 th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element. – Pulled from Agenda.
IX. STAFF REPORT
Public Works reported up to 235 AMR Meters have been installed, the Lincoln Drive project is out to bid, and the replacement of the parking lot on Inez Street is in the works. Finance reported they have hired a new Accounts Payable Clerk. Fire Department thanked everyone for their support. City Manager reported progress on the purchase of the parking lot at 44 Weed Blvd.
Council Member Green moved to adjourn. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
SINE DIE 7:52 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk