City of Weed City Council Minutes October 13, 2022
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 10, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 10, 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, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, 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 reported attending the Siskiyou Economic Summit in McCloud. Council Member Palfini reported he believes most residence displaced by the Mill Fire have located housing, there will be a Thanksgiving Dinner for the survivors the week of Thanksgiving. Council Member Tavalero reminded everyone the Weed High School football playoff game was tonight at 7:00 PM, thanked the veterans working and City Hall and thanked the Public Works for the snow removal. Council Member Greene reported attending the LOLA meeting in Mt. Shasta, Thanked all staff members that served in honor of Veterans Day, and highlighted items learned in her tenure on City Council.
V. 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. Minutes – By Motion, approve City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 10/14/2022.
B. Financial Report(s) – By Motion, approve payment warrants dated from 10/12/2022 through 10/27/2022 including any voided warrants totaling $449,201.37.
C. Arbor Day – by Motion, adopt Resolution No. 26-2022.
D. Planning – by Motion, adopt Resolution No. 27-2022 authorizing staff to enter into contract with Placeworks to prepare the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Collection Services - by Motion, adopt Resolution No. 28-2022 approving a 10-year franchise agreement with Siskiyou County Disposal for solid waste hauling and related services, and finding that the approval of the franchise agreement is categorially exempt under CEQA guidelines under the “existing facilities” and “actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment” exemptions. (Guidelines, §§ 15301, 15308), as well as under the “common-sense” exemption. (Id., § 15061 (b)(3).). Council Members questions were asked and answered.
Council Member Palfini moved to approve to approve Resolution No. 28-2022. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Development - by Motion, adopt Resolution No. 29-2022 Rescinding Adoption of Resolution No. 32- 2018 and setting aside Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report, CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Project and Approval of the Love’s Travel Stop Project. City Attorney Ruderman presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Hall moved to approve Resolution No. 29-2022. Council Member Greene seconded the motion and the vote was:
City of Weed City Council Minutes October 13, 2022
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VIII. STAFF REPORT
Council Member Greene thanked the Police Department for their continued effort and presence regarding the Mill Fire and the current recovery efforts. Council Member Green thanked the Police Department and the Fire Department for their efforts. City Manager gave update on the Weed Arch, the Mill Fire cleanup, and advised people to please avoid the Lincoln Heights area during the cleanup.
City Attorney updated council on SB 1439 regarding campaign contributions with land use projects and what would require a Council Member to recuse themselves.
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 6:04 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk