City of Weed City Council Minutes October 13, 2022
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 13, 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, Bob Hall, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, City Engineer Curtis Paget from PACE Engineering, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Hall no report. Council Member Green responded to an article regarding partial comments printed in New York Times, also reported meeting a cyclist from the Netherlands. Council Member Palfini reported attending a demonstration regarding a product call Komoto Fire Systems.
Council Member Tavalero reported next week is the LOLA Meeting. Council Member Greene no report.
V. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION
Proclamation Honoring Michael Kelly McKinnis’ dedication and service to the City of Weed. Mayor Greene read the proclamation honoring M. Kelly McKinnis for his dedication to the City of Weed and presented the framed proclamation to his daughters.
First 5 Proclamation 15th Annual Read Across Siskiyou Event November 9, 2022. Steven Bryan from the Weed Resource Center discussed First 5 Annual Read Across Siskiyou. Mayor Greene read the proclamation. Steve Bryan asked for any Mill Fire survivors needing assistance, please contact Steve at 530-938-9914 or 260 Main Street Weed.
Presentation/Update by Quintin Gaddy, Kory Hayden, and, Heather Dodds of the Siskiyou Economic Development Council. Presentations were made by Kory Hayden, Quintin Gaddy and Heather Dodds.
Council Members questions were asked and answered.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Administrative Services – Financial Management for Water and Sewer Enterprises: Rate Changes instituted pursuant to Article XIIID of the California Constitution – Assessment and Property Related Fee Reform -- (aka Proposition 218). All interested persons will be permitted to present oral and written testimony with respect to the proposed rates and methodology. By Motion, adopted Resolution No. 21- 2022 with proposed changes to become effective November 1, 2022. City Manager Rundel introduced the item and Curtis Paget from PACE Engineering. Public Hearing was opened at 6:23 pm. Curtis Paget presented the rate study. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Adam Alexander discussed his water usage increase. There was no written protest received. Public hearing was closed at 6:25 pm. Council discussed need for the increase. Council Member Tavalero moved to adopt Resolution No. 21-2022. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Greene asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There was none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. By Motion - adopted Resolution No. 22-2022 Authorizing City Manager to execute documents related to the Department of Water Resource North Coast Resource Partnership Prop 1 IRWM Round 2 Implementation Project Grant.
B. By Motion - adopted Resolution No. 23-2022 Amending Spending Plan – COPS Funding.
C. By Motion - adopted Resolution No. 24-2022 Allowing Approval of the VFC Grant with CalFire City of Weed City Council Minutes October 13, 2022
D. By Motion - adopted Resolution No. 25-2022 Authorizing and Adopting the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Formula Allocation Plan.
E. By Motion - approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 9/15 /2022.
F. Financial Report(s) – By Motion approved payment warrants dated from 09/22/2022 through 10/7/2022 including any voided warrants totaling $513,404.27.
G. Finance/Month End – by Motion approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of September 2022.
Council Member Hall moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. REGULAR BUSINESS
Refuse Service – By Motion, approved staff to enter into Contract Negotiations and Contract Agreement for the Collection of Solid Waste within the City, with a suggested start date of December 1, 2022. City Manager presented the staff report and recommendation. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Representatives from Siskiyou County Disposal, Waste Management, and Yreka Transfer were present, and all commented on their levels of experience and commitment to customer service.
Mark Mazzoni and Steve Bryan spoke in favor of Siskiyou County Disposal. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve staff enter into contract negotiation and agreement with Siskiyou County Disposal.
Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
X. STAFF REPORT
Council Member Greene thanked the Police Department for their continued effort and presence regarding the Mill Fire and the current recovery efforts. Fire Department reported a new sleeper was moving into the fire hall. City Manager echoed Council Member Greene’s thanks to the Police Department and stated staff has worked very hard through this time. City Attorney advised council regarding amendments to the Brown Act and the teleconferencing rule with the end of the pandemic teleconferencing will need to have extenuating circumstances.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn. Council Member Palfini seconded and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Green, Greene, Hall, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 7:38 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk