City of Weed City Council Minutes June 08, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 8, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, 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, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Kim Greene of the Weed Recreation and Park District discussed events happening at the Community Center as well as the Weed Community Pool. Richard Dingus of the Weed Chamber of Commerce discussed past and upcoming events put on by the Chamber.
IV. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Parham reported on the success of the Steampunk Event and noted the Carnivale is at the beginning of July. Council Member Tavalero reported the Carnivale is July 5 through the 9th.
Council Member Palfini reported the Steampunk Event, and the Mill Fire survivor’s community meeting were held the same Saturday and were both well attended.
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. Fire Dept – By Motion – Approved submission of grant application to the California Fire Foundation (CFF) for handheld radios. (No city match)
B. Fire Dept – By Motion – Approved submission of grant application to the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) in the amount of $500,000.00. (No city match) C. Planning – By Motion – Accepted 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
D. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 5/11/2023.
E. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated from 5/10/2023 through 5/25/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $350,584.80.
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
Council Member Palfini moved item VIII D to the beginning of the Council Business Agenda.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Melissa Whetstine, Measure O Committee Chair presented the Measure O Committee recommendations for FY 23/24 and 24/25. Melissa Whetstine, Chair for the City Council appointed Measure O Committee presented the committee’s recommendations for the Measure O tax funds as well as modifications to contracts to enhance the clarity of how these tax funds are spent and accounted for. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
D. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) – by Motion, considered requests for TOT and approve allocations. Council Members discussed allocations. Members from different organizations applying for the TOT funds presented their reasonings for the funds. Council Member Mazzoni moved to approve the 2023/2024 TOT allocations. 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 June 08, 2023
Council Member Parham was excused from the meeting at 6:42 pm. Council Member Tavalero moved to excuse. Council Member Hall seconded, and the votes was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A. Finance – By Motion, considered agreement between the City of Weed and the Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative, dba Family and Community Resource Center of Weed, set funding amount for 23/24 and 24/25 fiscal year(s). Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
Council Member Mazzoni moved to approve the agreement pending the city’s legal council review and modifications. Council member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
It is noted that Mayor Palfini is a non-compensated officer of the Siskiyou County Resource Collaborative, the Family and Community Resource Center of Weed’s focus is to support the functions for the Council which must consider funding senior services under Measure O.
B. Finance – By Motion, considered agreement between the City of Weed and the Weed Recreation and Parks District, set funding amount for 23/24 and 24/25 fiscal year(s). Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Mazzoni moved to approve the agreement pending the city’s legal counsel review and modifications. Council member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
C. Finance – By Motion, considered adoption of Resolution No. 09-2023 approving the FY 23/24 and 24/25 Municipal Budget. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve Resolution 09-2023 approving the FY 23/24 and 24/25 Municipal Budget. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Fire thanked CG Roxanne for their donation. Public Works stated the Water Sewer Improvement Project has started and to expect road delays/closures on N. Davis, Roseburg Parkway, and Broadway within the months of June and July. Police thanked vet Amy Fousek of Siskiyou Veterinary Services for her work and continued dedication to the Weed Police Departments Rabies and Parvo vaccine clinics. The City Attorney reported attending the Cal Cities Attorneys conference. The City Manager thanked the Measure O Committee for their hard work and dedication, thanked staff for their work on the budget, and presented an update on the Mill Fire repairs.
X. ADJOURN TO CLOSED
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 7:11 pm. Council member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the votes was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
XI. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Negotiator: Tim Rundel, City Manager
Weed Police Officers Association Sworn and Non-Sworn Unit(s) City of Weed City Council Minutes June 08, 2023
XII. ADJOURN 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.)
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to open session. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
There was no reportable action.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Mazzoni moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Parham
SINE DIE 7:45 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk