CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, 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
Susan Boynton spoke regarding issues with property boundaries at 269 Olive Street.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Mazzoni reported he heard the League of Local Agencies (LOLA) dinner was well attended and thanked staff for their work. Reported he had a meeting with the City Manager and the Fire Department, and asked City Council to review the development agreement between the city and Shasta Jefferson Growth and requested Mr. Ray Strack come to a council meeting to update the city on activities. Council Member Parham reported the LOLA event was great, and he thanked the staff as well.
He reported the 4/20 event was planned for the next week, and on upcoming events like the Spring Craft Day, Kids Day and Steampunk Festival planned to happen within the next month. Council Member Tavalero reported April 29, 2023 the Weed Rotary is sponsoring a clean up day in the South Weed area, meeting on Commerce Court, July 6 through 9 is Weed Carnivale, and reported there was a lot of good information that was shared at the LOLA dinner the evening before. Council Member Palfini thanked the City Clerk for planning and setting up the LOLA Dinner.
V. PRESENTATIONS
Carla Charraga, from the Siskiyou County Domestic Violence spoke in recognition of April being not only Child Abuse Awareness Month but also Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She discussed programs and presented the council with handouts.
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. Tree Permit – Held a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 470-2023 amending section 8.28.030 (definitions) and section 8-28-080 (exemptions) of chapter 8.28.
B. Administration - By Motion – Approved amendments to City Managers contract.
C. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 3/9/2023.
D. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated from 3/08/2023 through 3/22/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $324,791.22.
E. By Motion - Approved and file month end finance reports for the month(s) of March 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Safety - By Motion, Considered Main Street closure (Inez intersection to Division St) from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on 4/20/2023. Elizabeth Tabor from La Florista discussed the event and the need for road closure. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Hall moved to approve the encroachment permit. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Parham moved to approve waiving WMC 9.16.010 and 9.16.030 to allow sales and consumption of alcohol within the event boundaries. Council Member Hall 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, considered bid award to M. Peters Inc. for the City Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, and authorized City Manager to enter into contract. Public Works Director Sharp presented a staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the bid award to M. Peters Inc. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Public Works – by Motion, considered bid award to M. Peters Inc. for the 2023 Water Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Project and authorized City Manager to enter into contract. Public Works Director Sharp presented a staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the bid award to M. Peters Inc. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D. Public Works – by Motion, considered lease purchase proposal for a Vac-Con V350H/850 on Freightliner 114SD Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaner. Public Works Director Sharp presented a staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Parham moved to approve the lease purchase. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E. Fire Dept - by Motion, considered acceptance of the Rural Fire Capacity Grant (50/50 Match). Fire Chief Duncan presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. It was noted Chief Duncan’s staff report was written to state acceptance of grant, but he was requesting to apply for the grant. Council Tavalero moved to approve applying for the Rural Fire Capacity Grant.
Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
F. Fire Dept – by Motion, considered acceptance of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. Fire Chief Duncan presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Tavalero moved to approve acceptance of SAFER Grant. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Fire reported hosting training for other city staff members. Finance reported working on the budget.
Public Works reported with the approval of the bids it looks like it will be a busy summer. Police reported this past week was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and thanked the dispatchers for their dedication. City Clerk was glad everyone enjoyed the LOLA Meeting the previous evening. The City Manager reported Dollar Tree is moving forward, attended Lincoln Heights rebuild meetings as well as undergrounding meetings.
X. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 6:21 pm. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
XI. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8) 150 Alamo Ave 060-032-210
Negotiator: Tim Rundel
Under Negotiation: Possible price, and term.
XII. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council Member Hall moved to reconvene to open session. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There was no reportable action.
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 7:41 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk