City of Weed City Council Minutes February 8, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 8, 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, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Tavalero moved to accept the agenda as printed. Council Member Palfini 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 Mazzoni wanted to discuss and address maintenance needed at City Hall. Council Member Tavalero reported attending the LOLA Dinner and requested if you are selling your building to please choose wisely whom you sell to for your communities’ sake. Council Member Palfini reported attending a C2C meeting, and stated the city may need to look at funding assistance again. Council Member Parham thanked staff for their work hosting the LOLA Dinner, stating it was well attended and nice to hear from other municipalities.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Tonya Dowse, Executive Director for the Siskiyou Economic Development Council (SEDC) and Jason Young from the SEDC discussed programs, assistance to local businesses, and their upcoming memorandum of understanding renewal. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Tavalero moved to add Resolution 09-2024 to be approved with item E on the consent agenda. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 Safety – By Motion –the Council considered the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 472-2023 amending the WMC regarding Administrative Fines and Penalties.
B. Fire – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 04-2024 adopting budget adjustments for the Weed Volunteer Fire Department.
C. Administration – by Motion - the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 05-2024 adopting budget adjustments for the Senior Meals/Nutrition and Capital Outlay.
D. Economic Development – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 06-2024 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Weed and the Siskiyou County Economic Development Council for Fiscal Years 2024-2029.
E. Public Safety – by Motion – Council considered approving 2024 Weed Police Departments Military Equipment Use Policy Report.
F. Administration – by Motion – the Council considered approval of Resolution No. 07-2024 approving a city match to qualified 457(b) plans for all represented and non- represented employees.
G. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 1/11/2024.
H. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 01/09/2024 through 01/24/2024 including any voided warrants totaling $341,392.56.
I. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for January 2024.
Council Member Palfini moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 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. Human Resources– by Motion –Council considered approval of Resolution No. 08-2024 a Resolution of City of Weed City Council Minutes February 8, 2024
Intention to enter into an amended contract with CalPERS to provide a $5,000 retired death benefit. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve Resolution 08-2024. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Human Resources – By Motion –Council will consider the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 473-2024 authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. City Manager Rundel presented the staff report.
Council Member Palfini moved to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 473-2023 by title only.
Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
X. STAFF REPORTS
Fire reported starting their annual building inspections, they also reported adding two new volunteers, and their AFG grant application has been turned in. Finance reported reviewing software upgrades for their department. Police reported their new hire will start the following week and congratulated the Weed High School basketball teams for competing in the Championship games. City Attorney reported on California Supreme Court action, and on updates to the seed to sale cannabis regulations. The City Manager reported releasing an RFP for IT services, the clock on Main Street will be replaced, and gave a digital sign update.
XI. ADJOURN TO CLOSED
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 6:20 pm. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
XII. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Negotiator: Tim Rundel, City Manager
Weed Police Officers Association Non-Sworn Unit(s)
XIII. 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 Mazzoni moved to adjourn to open session. Council Member Hall 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.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Mazzoni moved to adjourn. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 6:50 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk