City of Weed City Council Minutes November 9, 2023
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 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, Interim Finance Director Jill Porterfield, Asst Fire Chief Brian Carter, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Tavalero 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
Karuna Mcallister addressed the council regarding beautification projects throughout the city.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Hall reported he and Mr. James Taylor replaced two trees on Main Street with the assistance of the Public Works Department, and he read to students at Butteville Elementary for Read Across Siskiyou. Council Member Tavalero reported reading for student at Weed Elementary School, and Friday November 17th at 7pm the Cougar Football team played in the second round of playoffs. Council Member Mazzoni requested staff research the possibility of a municipal fire departments and see if it is fiscally attainable, requested information regarding abatement letters and number of citations given. Council Member Parham reported Old Fashioned Christmas will be held the Saturday following Thanksgiving at Heritage Plaza, and thanked all staff members, chamber, volunteers for the successful Trunk or Treat event held on Main Street. Council Member Palfini reported on the success of the Trunk of Treat, thanked Council Member Hall and others for planting the trees on Main Street, requested staff give an update on the number of houses currently permitted in the Mill Fire area, reported on the Tesla charging station lot, and that he invited the Pacific Land trust to visit South Weed to research where the Botanical Gardens and Wildlife Refuge area was proposed.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Dan Baker from Pacific Power reported on the progress of the Underground Utility District No 7, Lincoln Heights Area. Public Works Director Sharp acknowledged Mr. Bakers efforts in moving the project from concept to construction. 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 – held a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 471- 2023 updating WMC 3.04 Purchasing.
B. Public Works – By Motion – Approved Resolution No. 19-2023 Recognizing National Arbor Day within the City of Weed.
C. Public Works – By Motion – Approved Resolution No. 20-2023 approving the task order with PACE for additional engineering services for the E. Lincoln Heights drainage Infrastructure Replacement Project.
D. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 10/12/2023.
E. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 10-11-2023 through 10-31-2023 including any voided warrants totaling $1,030,047.51.
F. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for October 2023.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Hall seconded the City of Weed City Council Minutes November 9, 2023
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 – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 21-2023 Adopting Budget Adjustments for FY 23/24 for the Fire Department. Asst Chief Carter presented the staff report.
Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Hall moved to approve Resolution 21-2023. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Fire – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 22-2023 Adopting Budget Adjustments for FY 23/24 for the Fire Department SAFER Grant. Asst Chief Carter presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Hall moved to approve Resolution 22-2023. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Measure O Committee– by Motion – the Council considered the recommendations to amend the contract for the Weed Recreation and Parks District allocation(s) for 23/24 FY and 24/25 FY. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
Nancy Miller, Executive Director of the Weed Recreation and Parks District thanked the Measure O Committee for their consideration. Council Member Parham moved to approve the agreement with the Weed Recreation and Parks District. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D. Discussion Only - The Council received a presentation on the City’s legal authority and options for pursuing code enforcement. Legal Counsel presented a power point regarding options for code enforcement. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
X. STAFF REPORTS
The Fire Department presented a call report for the month and a staffing update. Finance reported the 21/22 audit is almost complete. Public Works discussed the project list they are currently managing and where the grant funds for the projects are from. City Clerk thanked the businesses and building owners on Main Street that are making a difference. The City Manager reported on conflicts with the Weed Municipal Code and how the city has opted for garbage service, the Heart and Soul project is moving forward, Tesla will be installing 16 superchargers, and the storefront mural idea is moving forward.
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 7:42 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk