City of Weed City Council Minutes March 09, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 9, 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 Director Craig Sharp, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, Finance Director Anna Guzman and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Hall reported working with the community on the Mills Fire rebuild. Council Member Tavalero reported attending the LTC Meeting and reported on the new bus routes, also reported the Carnevale will be held July 6-9, 2023 at Bel Air Park. Council Member Mazzoni thanked staff for the workshop today, thanked Council Member Tavalero for has assistance with Caltrans, and stated his first LAFCO meeting is next week. Council Member Palfini reported the Weed Museum Dinner is Saturday and call 938-2080 if you need tickets, the Chinese Auction is March 18th, he attended a long-term recovery meeting, and stated Public Works, Police, and staff have done a spectacular job with the current weather conditions.
V. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Palfini read the proclamation provided by First 5 Siskiyou declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
VI. 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 Annual Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy Report.
B. By Motion – Adopted Resolution No. 04-2023 approving the Designation of Applicant's Agent for Non-State Agencies Cal OES Id# 093-83850-00
C. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 2/9/2023.
D. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated from 2/09/2023 through 02/23/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $240,623.47.
E. By Motion - Approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of February 2023.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Revocation of Conditional Use Permit 800 Shastina Drive. By Motion - considered recommendations by the Planning Commission to revoke the Use Permit previously approved for a Cannabis MicroBusiness at 800 Shastina Drive. City Attorney Ruderman presented the staff report. Council opened the public hearing at 5:46 pm, asking for proponents or opponents to the revocation. There was none and the public hearing was closed at 5:47pm. Council Member Parham moved to revoke the MicroCannabis Business Use Permit for 800 Shastina Drive. Council Member Tavalero 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 March 09, 2023
B. Underground Utility District (UUD) No. 7: By Motion - considered adoption of Resolution No. 05- 2023 establishing UUD No. 7. Public Works Director Sharp presented the staff report. Council opened the public hearing at 5:49 pm. Mandy Piggee submitted concerns via email. Those were read into record. The City Manager addressed those concerns. Council closed the public hearing at 5:57 pm.
Council Member Mazzoni moved to adopt Resolution No. 05-2023 establishing an Underground Utility District No 7. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Fire - By Motion – Adopted Resolution No. 06-2023 Approving and Filing an Application for California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program. Fire Chief Duncan presented the staff report.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Resolution No. 06-2023. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Public Works – by Motion, Council considered introduction and first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 470-2023. Public Works Director Sharp presented the staff report. Council Member Mazzoni moved to waive the reading and introduce by title only of Ordinance No. 470-2023. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
X. STAFF REPORTS
Finance reported long time employee Beth Jackson retired March 2, 2023. City Manager reported for homes lost in the Mill Fire, the City Plan Reviewer will only charge $50.00 to review those plans with is a discount of 88% in fees.
XI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 6:03 pm. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
XII. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
B. Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication threatening litigation (copy available for public inspection in City Clerk’s office). (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(3)) Frantz Law Group, APLC.
C. Public Employee Performance (§ 54957): City Manager
XIII. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council Member Hall moved to reconvene to open session. Council Member Mazzoni 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 March 09, 2023
There was no reportable action.
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 7:45 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk