City of Weed City Council Minutes December 8, 2022
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 8, 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 via zoom, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Finance Director Anna Guzman, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. CANVAS OF BALLOTS AND COUNCIL ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Canvass of Ballots: By Motion - adopted Resolution No. 30-2022 Declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election. Council Member Tavalero moved to adopt Resolution No. 30- 2022. Council Member Green seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Green, Greene, Palfini, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Administered the Oath of Office to the Newly Elected Council Members. Incumbent Ken Palfini, and new Council Members Mark Mazzoni, and Darrell Parham were sworn in as City Council Members.
C. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore by the Council. City Clerk Sandra Duchi opened the floor for nominations for Mayor. Council Member Mazzoni nominated Council Member Palfini. Council Member Palfini accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Palfini opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem. Council Member Hall nominated Council Member Tavalero. Council Member Tavalero accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IV. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Tavalero reported attending a transportation committee meeting and reminded everyone the December billing received from the city is for their November usage. Council Member Hall congratulated the Mayor and Pro-Tem and gave a history on his election time and years of service.
Council Member Mazzoni thanked the citizens for their votes, congratulated the other two elected officials, and reported he toured the Weed Library and was impressed with what the part time personnel have been able to accomplish. Council Member Palfini welcomed the two new businesses in town, Cedar Lanes and Ashley’s Discounts, he reported attending weekly meeting of the Weed LongTerm Recovery Group, discussed the Thanksgiving Dinner for the fire survivors, and congratulated Mazzoni and Parham.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Palfini read a disclosure regarding item B on the Consent Agenda, then asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There was none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. Public Works: By Motion – Approved Task Order and Subrecipient Agreement for the 2023 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project.
B. Human Resources: By Motion – Approved Employee pay for Mill Fire Incident.
C. Administration: By Motion – Approved Resolution No. 31-2022 Authorizing 2022/2023 claim against the Local Transportation Fund.
D. Library: By Motion – Approved additional funding request for the Weed Library.
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E. Minutes: By Motion – Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 11/10/2022.
F. Financial Report(s) – By Motion, approved payment warrants dated from 11/10/2022 through 11/25/2022 including any voided warrants totaling $217,907.93.
G. Finance: Month End – By Motion approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of October 2022, and November 2022.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Collection Services – by Motion C&D Waste requested for additional payment. Paul Clements, owner or C&D Waste thanked the City for their long-term business and support. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve additional payment as presented. Council Member Hall seconded the motion and the votes was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Administration - by Motion, adopted Resolution No. 32-2022 Adopting the City of Weed Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and appointed Officials. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report.
Council Member Mazzoni agreed this was long overdue. Council Member Tavalero agreed. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve Resolution No. 32-2022. Council Member Parham seconded the motion and the votes was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Administration – by Motion, adopted Resolution No. 33-2022 establishing a City of Weed Measure O Citizens Advisory Committee to review proposed spending plans and monitor the expenditures of the funds raised from the Measure O sales tax measure. City Manager presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. City Attorney David Ruderman discussed the criteria.
Member Hall moved to approve Resolution No. 33-2022. Council Member Parham seconded the motion and the votes was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. STAFF REPORT
Finance stated it was good to be back and looking forward to diving into the budget. Fire stated they will be losing two resident volunteer fire fighters at the end of the year, and Santa’s sleigh will be in town December 20, 21, and 22. Public Works stated they are gearing up for the snow and working on vehicle maintenance. Police reported the clean up continues in the burn area, hoping to get the road open soon. City Clerk congratulated the newly elected officials as well as the newly appointed Mayor and Pro-Tem. City Manager spoke to OES regarding the debris removal and reported 100% of the Right of Entry forms have been completed.
X. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Tavalero moved to adjourn to closed session at 6:17 pm. Council Member Hall seconded, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiations (§ 54956.8). Properties: APN 060-292-050, 060-292-060, 060-292-080. Agency Negotiator: City Attorney David Ruderman. Negotiating Parties: Weed Holdings.
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Under negotiation: Price and Term.
Special Meeting Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)) Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
XII. ADJOUR TO OPEN SESSION
Announcement of action taken, if any, by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph.
M. Brown Act (Gov. Code, §§ 54950 et seq.)
There was no reportable action.
SINE DIE 7:35 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk