City of Weed City Council Minutes August 11, 2022
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 11, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Kim Greene called the meeting to order and Mayor Pro-Tem Stacey Green led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Mayor Greene, were Council Members Stacey Green, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero, Council Member Bob Hall was absent at time of roll call. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Engineer Paul Reuter. Council Member Hall was present at 6:06 pm.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Palfini reported attending a Collier Interpretation Center. Council Member Tavalero reported Great Northern did the free lunches for the summer of 2022, attended a transportation committee meeting.
Council Member Green discussed need for speed limit signs to be consistent, read a letter regarding the City Council and positive ethics of City Council Members.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Greene asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. Council Member Green requested an amendment.
A. Minutes – By Motion approve City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 7/14/2022.
B. Financial Report(s) – By Motion approve payment warrants dated from 7/12/2022 through 7/28/2022 including any voided warrants totaling $1,297,225.20.
C. Finance/Month End – by Motion approve and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of July 2022.
Council Member Palfini moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Public Works – PACE Engineering - Paul Reuter from PACE Engineering will present the 2022 Water and Sewer Utility Rate Studies Updates. Paul Reuter from PACE Engineering presented the 2022 Rate Study.
Council Members questions were asked and answered.
B. Water/Sewer Rates – by Resolution, Council will consider setting a Public Hearing to adopt increased water and sewer rates for October 13, 2022, approve the 2022 Water and Sewer Utility Rate Studies Updates, and direct staff to provide notice pursuant to Proposition 218. City Attorney presented the staff report. Council Member Palfini moved to approve Resolution 12-2022. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Water/Sewer Rates – by Resolution, Council will consider establishing guidelines for the submission and tabulation of protests in connection with rate hearings conducted pursuant to Article XIIID, Section 6 of the California Constitution. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve Resolution No. 13-2022. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City of Weed City Council Minutes August 11, 2022
VIII. STAFF REPORT
Police Department reported the Weed Peace Officers Association will host a Free Swim Day August 27, 2022 for anyone 16 years of age and under, unveiled the new car color scheme for the new vehicles, and thanked his staff for assisting with the McKinney Fire. Fire Department sold engine 1212, Weed Fire has a crew on the McKinney Fire. City Attorney reported on the Hammond Ranch Landowners Association lawsuit. City Manager thanked Chief Mayberry and Chief Duncan for their support throughout the McKinney Fire, sent out information regarding a community survey and is looking into that process.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn. Council Member Tavalero seconded and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 6:42 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk