City of Weed City Council Minutes September 14, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 14, 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. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Mazzoni moved to accept the agenda as amended. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IV. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Tavalero presented a framed poster commemorating the 100th year of the Long Bell Fire Truck.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Mazzoni thanked the Police Department for being present on the roads leading to the schools. Council Member Parham reminded citizens of the events happening withing the city this weekend. Council Member Tavalero reported attending a LTC meeting and gave an update regarding construction on I5. Council Member Palfini presented an update on the 96094 Collaborative group.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Kory Hayden and Heather Dodds discussed items the SEDC has been working on, what they have successfully rolled out, and what they have planned. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Palfini asked if any member would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. There were none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. Administration - By Motion - Approved Resolution No. 12-2023 accepting acquisition of Property located at 150 Alamo Ave. and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents.
B. Fire Department – By Motion – Approved Resolution No. 13-2023 approving Grant Agreement No. 7GF23304 with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
C. Administration – By Motion – Approved Resolution No. 15-2023 adopting Finance Policy 109, Policy on Grant Management and Administration.
D. Police Department and Public Works Department – By Motion – Adopted Resolution No. 16 - 2023 approving disposal of surplus vehicles.
E. Public Works – By Motion – Approved Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project.
G. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Study Session, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 08/10/2023.
H. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 08/09/2023 through 09/07/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $741,220.84.
I. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for September 2023.
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
City of Weed City Council Minutes September 14, 2023
ABSENT: None
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Works - by Motion, the Council considered a second amendment to the Agreement for the Collection of Solid Waste within the City of Weed. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report.
Martin Andreas, representing Siskiyou County Disposal discussed the amendments. Council Members questions were asked and answered. City Attorney Ruderman discussed the requirements to indemnify the city was already built into the original signed contract agreement. Council Member Palfini moved to deny the second amendment. Council Member Parham seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: Council Member Mazzoni
ABSENT: None
B. Public Works – by Motion, the Council considered awarding the contract for the Mill Fire Water System Recovery Project. Public Works Supervisor Davis presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the contract award for the Mill Fire Water System Recovery Project with Sunrise Excavating. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Fire Department reported attending the Mill Fire celebration. Public Works answered questions by Council Members regarding the flows at the springs. Police Department reported attending the Rollin Weed Car Show and their Friends of K9 Drax bike giveaway was well attended. City Clerk reported that she will be on vacation until September 28, 2023. The City Attorney reported it’s the final day of the legislative session. City Manager reported on potential commercial businesses coming to the city and gave a Siskiyou Arts Council update.
X. ADJOURNMENT
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 7:07 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk