City of Weed City Council Minutes July 15, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 15, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a adjourned/continued regular meeting on Monday July 15, 2024, at 4:00 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 via zoom, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Finance Director Jill Porterfield, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Mayor Parham motioned to move item B under V. Closed Session to XVI. Closed Session and tabled item C under XIII. Council Business to the August meeting. 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
Council Member Palfini moved to accept the agenda as modified. 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. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Palfini adjourned to closed session. 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
V. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Appointment (Gov. Code §54957)
Acting City Manager.
VI. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council Member Palfini moved to return 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
ABSTAIN: None
VII. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
There was none.
VIII. COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hall reported attending the LOLA Dinner hosted by the City of Dunsmuir and commented the City and County are both moving forward. Council Member Mazzoni reported he was sorry he was unable to attend the dinner but will attend the next one. Council Member Tavalero thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the Tesla lot clean, reported the flower baskets on Main Street looked good, Wendys is conducting employee training, and the Carnivale was a success.
Council Member Palfini reported attending the LOLA Dinner in Dunsmuir and the Executive Director for the Siskiyou County Family Resource Collaborative was a guest speaker, and he stated the C2C greatly appreciated the TOT funds the city allocated. Council Member Parham reported attending the LOLA Dinner, and commented it is always well represented by City officials, commented on how Weed is City of Weed City Council Minutes July 15, 2024
moving forward and thanked city staff for all their hard work behind the scenes to keep Carnivale a fun and safe environment for all attendees.
IX. PRESENTATIONS
Presentation honoring Anthony Pimentel for his 30 years of service to the City of Weed. Chris Davis, the Public Works Supervisor presented Anthony “Tony” Pimentel with a plaque and thanked him for his 30 years of service to the community of Weed.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parham asked if any member would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. There were none, all items were considered inclusive.
A. Finance - by Motion, Council considered adopting Resolution No. 27-2024 Authorizing the 2024/2025 Claim against the Local Transportation Fund.
B. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 28-2024 the surplus of a 1978 Ford 9000 Water Tender and direct disposal to salvage yard.
C. Public Works - By Motion – Council considered approving and Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Weed and Great Northern Services for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 2024 Lincoln Heights Complete Streets Planning Grant.
D. Public Works - By Motion – Council considered approving and Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Weed and Great Northern Services for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024 Boles Creek Stormwater Improvement Project.
E. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 29-2024 approving an Application for a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from the 2023 and/or 2024 Finding Year of the State CDBG Program.
F. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 30-2024 approving Task Order 2024-02 for PACE Engineering.
G. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered adopting Resolution No. 31-2024 approving Task Order 2024-03 for PACE Engineering.
H. Public Works – by Motion – Council considered second reading and adoption, 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.
I. Human Resources – by Motion – Council considered approving an employment agreement with Chief of Police Mayberry as Acting City Manager.
J. By Motion - Approved City Council Minutes for Work Session, and Regular Meeting Minutes from 6/13/24, and Special Meeting Minutes 6/24/24.
K. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 6/26/2024 including any voided warrants totaling $205,418.17.
L. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for June 2024 The City Attorney provided an oral summary of the terms of agreement and compensation for the acting city manager (item I). Council Member Palfini moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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
XII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Council held a public hearing to consider a Special Animal Permit for Casey Joy at 941 S.
Weed Blvd. Acting City Manager/Police Chief Mayberry presented the staff report. Mayor Parham opened the public hearing at 4:25pm. Applicant Casey Joy discussed her animals, acreage, fencing, and other issues related to her animals. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Mayor Parham asked for any comments from the public, there were none. Mayor Parham closed the hearing at 4:36pm. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the Special Animal Permit with the conditions written in the staff report as well as not replacing an animal without getting prior approval from the City Council. 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
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XIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. League of Cities – by Motion, Council considered selection of Voting Delegate and Voting Delegate Alternate for the Annual Conference in Long Beach October 16 -18, 2024. Council Members discussed. Council Member Palfini moved to approve himself as the voting delegate and Council Member Mazzoni as the alternate voting delegate. 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
B. IT Department – by Motion, Council considered approval of the Four (4) Year Plan from Network One for IT upgrades. Acting City Manager/Police Chief Mayberry presented the staff report.
Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the four-year plan from Network One. 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
C. Finance - by Motion, Council will consider adopting Resolution No 32-2024 Budget Adjustments for the 24/25 Fiscal Year Budget.
D. Fire – by Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 33-2024 awarding the Type III Fire Apparatus Build to Cascade Fire Equipment. Fire Chief Duncan presented the staff report and recommended awarding the contract to Cascade Fire Equipment. Council Members’ questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to table the item. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham.
NOES: Council Member Tavalero
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
XIV. STAFF REPORTS
Fire Department reported weed abatement letters have been sent. Finance reported being in the middle of the 22/23 audit and preparing for the 23/24 audit. Public Works Department reported the Bypass Project has started and they will be receiving a Water Buffalo on July 16, 2024, from 1884. Police Department reported they are sending one officer to assist with the Shelly Fire. City Clerk reported on the number of vehicles stopping at the Tesla lots.
XV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED
Council Member Palfini moved to adjourn to the closed session. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
XVI. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Name of City Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Justin Mayberry, Acting City Manager Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 137
B. Public Employment / Public Employee Appointment
(Gov. Code § 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager
Item moved from previous closed session:
Item Tabled to August
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Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
Name of City Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Mayor Parham Unrepresented Employee: Acting City Manager
XVII. 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.)
There was no reportable action.
XVIII. 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
ABSTAIN: None
SINE DIE 8:49 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk