City of Weed City Council Minutes January 12, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Ken Palfini called the meeting to order and led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Mayor Palfini, were Council Members Bob Hall, Mark Mazzoni, Darrell Parham, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Web asked questions regarding cleanup efforts at the Mill Fire site.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Mazzoni thanked the Police and Public Works Departments for their service to the community during these recent storms, thanked the Police Department for their annual report, stated it can be located on our website, and requested a 10-year cost analysis/study be performed on the Fire Department since it is his first budget process. Council Member Parham reported he attended the League of Local Agencies (LOLA) dinner, thanked staff for their contribution to the city. Council Member Tavalero reported attending the LOLA dinner, thanked Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas for opening Cedar Lanes, and reminded the citizens that fire recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Council Member Palfini reported attending the LOLA dinner, Council Member Mazzoni has been appointed to LAFCO and Council Member Parham has been appointed to the SAGE committee. He reported attending meetings on rebuild efforts regarding development and design and feels the reopening of Cedar Lanes is a revival of Main Street.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Palfini asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There was none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. By Motion – Adopted 2023/2025 Budget Calendar.
B. By Motion – Approved Agreement for Additional Consulting Services with E & S Engineers & Surveyors, Inc.
C. By Motion – Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Siskiyou County Library for Library services, expiring on June 30, 2026.
D. By Motion - Adopted Resolution No. 01-2023, adopting the North Coast Resource Partnership Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
E. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 12/08/2022 and 12/15/2022.
F. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated from 12/08/2022 through 12/21/2022 including any voided warrants totaling $256,512.68.
G. By Motion - Approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of December 2022.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Building Department – By Motion, adopted Resolution No. 02-2023, streamlining project and permit process for Mill Fire related projects. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini recommended the property owners contact the county for their original lot footprint and recommended off street parking be addressed. Council Member Tavalero moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-2023. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City of Weed City Council Minutes January 12, 2023
B. Oversite Committee – By Motion, approved the nominees for the Measure O Sales Tax Citizens Advisory Committee. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Mazzoni moved to approve the nominees for the Measure O Sales Tax Citizens Advisory Committee. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. DISCUSSION ONLY ITEM
A. Monument Digital Signage. Council Member Palfini addressed the lack of local news in the newspaper and stated the city needs to find another way to communicate. City Manager Rundel presented a power point regarding different signage options. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Direction was given to staff to more forward with more information.
X. STAFF REPORT
Public Works thanked council for the recognition. Police provided their annual report and stated there is a correction to the number of animal related incidents, should read 654. Council Member Parham stated he was unaware of the “You are not alone” program the Police Department offers and thanked the PD for having such a program. City Clerk reported there are two seats available on the Planning Commission and if anyone is interested to please submit a letter of interest into City Hall. City Manager thanked Chief Mayberry for his efforts in keeping complaints to a minimum, commented he was amazed at the number of animals that were rescued during the Mill Fire, commented on recent meetings regarding development of the area, and thanked all emergency personnel for their efforts during the recent storms.
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 6:56 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk