City of Weed City Council Minutes January 11, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Darrell Parham called the meeting to order and led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Mayor Parham, were Council Members Bob Hall, Mark Mazzoni, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were City Attorney David Ruderman, City Manager Tim Rundel, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, 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 printed. 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
There was none.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Hall wished everyone a Happy New Year and reminded constituents of potential items on the 2024 ballot. Council Member Mazzoni wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked the staff that worked during the recent storms. Council Member Tavalero reported attending the LTC Meeting, announced there is a Mt Shasta Taxi that will drive up to the ski park, Carnivale dates are July 10-14, 2024, and thanked the Fire Department for driving Mr. and Mrs.
Claus around town for Christmas. Council Member Parham thanked staff for their work and support during the recent storms.
Council Member Hall requested to be excused at 6:00pm. Council Member Palfini moved to excuse Council Member Hall. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Melissa Cummins, Executive Director for the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission presented programs and current projects being developed, reviewed the new website for the LTC, and reported there is a survey available for citizens of Weed to comment on what their community needs. Council Member questions were asked and answered.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Parham asked if any member would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. There were none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. Public Works – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 01-2024 approving PACE Task Order 2023-05.
B. Fire – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 02-2024 adopting budget adjustments.
C. Fire – by Motion approved the Weed Fire Department to file an application for the Assistance to Fire Fighter Grant (AFG) 2024.
D. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Special Meeting, Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 12/14/2023.
E. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 12/12/2023 through 12/21/2023 including any voided warrants totaling $350,733.72.
F. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for December 2023.
City of Weed City Council Minutes January 11, 2024
Council Member Palfini moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Finance– by Motion –Council received draft audit and considered Resolution No. 03-2024 accepting and filing the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Basic Financial Statements and Single Audit Report(s).
Independent Auditor Charles Pillon presented the FY 21/22 audit report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to accept and file the fiscal year 21/22 audit and approve Resolution 03-2024. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
B. Public Safety – By Motion –Council considered the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 472-2023 amending of the WMC regarding Administrative Fines and Penalties.
Police Chief Mayberry presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 472-2023 by title only. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
X. STAFF REPORTS
The Police Department reported hosting its 18th Annual Shop with a Cop, Chief Mayberry stated its highly important as the donations from this program come from locals and our local business’ the shopping with the kids be done within the city. Finance reported they are happy the 21/22 audit is complete, and they are working to prepare for the 22/23 audit. The Fire Department reported applying for a fuels reduction grant and commented on their incident report. The Clerk reported being out of the office from January 22 through January 29, 2024, City Manager Rundel will be interim City Clerk. The City Manager reported there is interest in commercial property at South Weed, the vacant building registry is slow, January 9, 2024 was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and he has plans to give the Christmas decorations a face lift.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Tavalero moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hall
SINE DIE 6:45 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk