City of Weed City Council Minutes June 13, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 13, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 13, 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, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Palfini moved to accept the agenda as modified, editing item VI. D to reflect the Lake Street Rehabilitation Project of 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
ABSTAIN: None
IV. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Tavalero thanked community members for painting their buildings, complimented Public Works for the new logos on their city trucks, reminded everyone the free movie night was June 14, 2024, and the circus is coming back to town August 1 through the 4th. Council Member Palfini reported as well on the free family movie night, the carnivale, and the food drive on June 17th to benefit the Siskiyou Food Assistance. Council Member Parham thanked staff for their assistance during the local events, commented the Fire Department was working on fuel reduction, reported the Tesla charging lot appears to be busy , he hoped drivers were visiting local businesses while they waited, and thanked 22Ave for providing a family movie night for our community.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parham asked if any member would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. Council Member Mazzoni asked to remove item A from the Consent Agenda.
B. Building and Construction - by Motion –Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No. 474-2024 Adding Chapter 16.44 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and Chapter 16.48 Hearings and Appeals to the Weed Municipal Code C. Building and Construction – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 21-2024 adopting an electric vehicle changing stations expedited permitting process checklist.
Public Works – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 23-2024 approving the contract with Shasta Services Inc dba Timberworks for the Lake Street Rehabilitation Project.
D. Finance Department – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 24.2024 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Springbrook Software for Finance Department Software Services.
E. Public Safety – by Motion – Council considered waiving Weed Municipal Code(s) 9.10.110 (sale of alcoholic beverages withing an event boundary), 9.16.010, and 9.16.030 (possession of open container and consumption of alcohol within an event boundary) for the Weed Carnivale July 11, 2024, through July 14, 2024.
F. Public Safety – by Motion – Council considered waiving Weed Municipal Code(s) 9.10.110 (sale of alcoholic beverages withing an event boundary), 9.16.010, and 9.16.030 (possession of open container and consumption of alcohol within an event boundary) for the Flynn Creek Circus August 1, 2024, through August 4, 2024.
G. Public Safety – by Motion – Council considered waiving Weed Municipal Code(s) 9.10.110 (sale of alcoholic beverages withing an event boundary), 9.16.010, and 9.16.030 (possession of open container and consumption of alcohol within an event boundary) for the Rollin-in-Weed Car Show August 24, 2024.
H. By Motion – Council considered approval of the 2023 Weed Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
I. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes City of Weed City Council Minutes June 13, 2024
from 5/9/24, and Special Meeting Minutes 6/3/24.
J. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 5/8/2024 through 6/6/2024 including any voided warrants totaling $440,443.67.
By Motion – Approved and filed month end report for May 2024.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the consent agenda as modified. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
A. Human Resources – by Motion – Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No. 475-2024 an Ordinance Amending Sectio 2.12.070 of Chapter 2.12 and Chapter 2.16 of Title 2 of the Weed Municipal Code regarding City Manager appointment authority over City Officials and Fire Department. City Attorney Ruderman presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to table the item to allow for further research. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Hall, Mazzoni, and Palfini
NOES: Council Member Tavalero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIM: Council Member Parham
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 476 -2024 an Ordinance amending section 8.08 Garbage of title 8 Health and Safety of the Weed Municipal Code Council Member Palfini moved to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 474-2024 by title only. City Attorney Ruderman presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to introduce by title only Ordinance No. 476-2024. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
B. Finance – by Motion – Council considered approval of Resolution No. 25-2024 adopting budget adjustments for the City of Weed and close out Fiscal Year 22/23. Finance Director Porterfield presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve Resolution No. 25-2024. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C. Finance – by Motion – Council considered approval of Resolution No. 26-2024 adopting budget adjustments for the City of Weed General Fund for Fiscal Year 23/24. Finance Director Porterfield presented the staff report. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve Resolution No. 26-2024. Council Member Tavalero seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) – by Motion, considered requests for TOT and approve allocations.
Mayor Parham declared he is the seated President for the Weed Chamber of Commerce that is a noncompensated position that he volunteers for. Mayer ProTem Palfini declared he is a seated Board Member for the Collier Interpretive and Information Center as well as the Board President for the Siskiyou Resource Collaborative which are both non-compensated volunteer positions.
Tim Rundel representing the City of Weed discussed their request for TOT Funds. Ken Palfini, representing the Collier Interpretive and Information Center discussed their request for funding.
Marlene Lindsay discussed the Weed Family Resource Center discussed their requests for funding.
Denise Spayed discussed the Siskiyou Food Assistance request for funding. Yasya Benezovskiy discussed City of Weed City Council Minutes June 13, 2024
the Weed Farmers Markets request for finding. Paul Shelton discussed the Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum request for funding. Nancy Irvine discussed the Weed Chamber of Commerce request for funding. Tom Mulvahill, Wes Dutt, and Paula Rossetto discussed the Winema Cemetery request for funding. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the FY 24/25 TOT Allocations per the averages on the spreadsheet. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Member Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. Discussion Item Only – Proposed Downtown Façade Improvement Program. City Manager Rundel presented ideas for a potential façade improvement grant program. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Fire reported weed abatement letters will be sent in the mail soon, burn permits are suspended as of June 17, 2024, and some of the department’s sleepers have been hired by CalFire. Finance reported the retirement of Mary Mazzoni and the hiring of her replacement, Jayme Keen, new finance software will be very beneficial to her department. Public Works reported a lot of projects are starting. Police Department reported June 20th they will host a rabies clinic, and the month of May was very busy with over 952 cannabis plants, 500lbs of processed cannabis, firearms, and cash being seized. City Clerk reported the launch of the new website as well as the new City App for your phone. City Manager reported Wendy’s will be open soon, as well as other potential development in South Weed.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SINE DIE 7:19 pm
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk