City of Weed City Council Minutes October 10, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:43 pm following the closed session in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Darrell Parham called the meeting to order. Present, in addition to Mayor Parham, were Council Members Bob Hall, Mark Mazzoni, Ken Palfini, and Susan Tavalero. Also present were Interim City Manager Steven W. Baker, City Attorney David Ruderman, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Finance Director Jill Porterfield, Public Works Supervisor Chris Davis, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Tavalero requested Item VI. B. be kept as an open item due to potential delay in attendance of presenter, then moved to accept the agenda. 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
IV. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Bruce Ross, District Director for the Dahle office discussed a bill their office has been trying to pass to waive taxes on settlement monies received from disasters such as the Mill Fire.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Tavalero reported attending the LOLA dinner on October 9, 2024, there will be a Siskiyou Golden Fair Board Meeting October 15, 2024 to discuss moving the fair from August to June, November 1, 2024 construction will stop for the winter on I5, the STAGE is looking to add a bus run to the ski park on Saturday’s, October 26, 2024 is the annual Trunk or Treat with a haunted house at 193 Main Street, and reported she participated in the Roll, Bike, Walk to school on October 9, 2024. Council Member Palfini reported the opening of the Collier Interpretive Center’s walking trail has been postponed. Council Member Parham reported the trunk of treat is October 26 on Main Street from Inez St to Alamo Ave.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. First 5 Siskiyou Proclamation of the 17th Annual “Read Across Siskiyou”. Karen Potts, Executive Director for First 5 discussed Read Across Siskiyou, and introduced Alan Carver, who is their Chair.
Mayor Parham read the proclamation.
B. Jon Ray, Superintendent and Principal of the Weed Elementary School discussed the Elementary Schools Ballot Measure Y. Jon Ray discussed the Measure Y that will be on the November 2024 ballot and the reasons behind the measure. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Parham read the consent agenda and asked if any member would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. There were none and all items were considered inclusive.
A. Administration – by Motion, Council considered the 2024 Holiday closure schedule.
B. By Motion – Approved minutes from September 12, 2024, Regular Meeting, and September 18, 2024, Special Meeting.
C. By Motion - Approved payment warrants dated 9/12/24 through 9/24/24 including any voided warrants totaling $1,002,290.53.
D. By Motion – Approved and file month end report for September 2024.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the consent agenda. 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
City of Weed City Council Minutes October 10, 2024
IX. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Council held a public hearing for the adoption of Resolution No.43-2024 approving the adoption of the 2023-2031 City of Weed Housing Element Update, Zoning District Regulations, adopt the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15601 (b)(3); move for introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No.477-2024 Zoning Text Amendments. Jennifer Gastelum from PlaceWorks presented the staff report. Mayor Parham opened the public hearing at 6:34pm. There were no proponents nor opponents to the Housing Element Update. The public hearing was closed at 6:34pm. Council Member Mazzoni move to adopt Resolution No. 43-2024. 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 Tavalero moved for introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 477- 2024. Council Member Mazzoni seconded the motion and the voted was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
X. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Administrative –Council considered entering into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Siskiyou Transportation Agency. Interim City Manager Baker presented the staff report. Melissa Cummings from the Transportation Commission discussed the JPA. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to approve entering into the JPA agreement.
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. Administrative – Council considered introduction and first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 478-2024 relinquishing responsibility for enforcement of the Mobilehome Act and Special Occupancy Park Act. Interim City Manager Baker presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Mazzoni moved for first reading and introduction, by title only, of Ordinance No. 478-2024. 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
C. Public Safety – Council considered approval of an encroachment permit for the Weed High School Homecoming Parade Route October 18, 2024. Sergeant Klomparens presented the staff report.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the parade route. Council Member Palfini seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
D. Public Safety – Council considered approval of an encroachment permit for the Weed Chamber of Commerce annual Trunk or Treat from Inez Street to Alamo October 26, 2024. Sergeant Klomparens presented the staff report. Council Member Palfini moved to approve the closure of Main Street for the 2024 Trunk or Treat. Council Member Tavalero second 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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XI. STAFF REPORTS
Fire reported receiving the CDA 3 Grant to purchase a defibrillator for the high school and handheld radios, and reported all sleeper positions are filled. Public Works reported there will be a public meeting October 23, 20024 at 3:00 pm to discuss the two USDA Grants the city has applied for, the Water Bypass project is currently on Main Street so if additional parking is needed please use the parking lot at Inez and Clay Streets, the replacement clock for Main Street is in construction. City Clerk congratulated John Pemberton on his retirement. Interim City Manager reported Legend 295 Inc has withdrawn their paraphernalia license, and the solar panels at city hall have been restored. City Attorney reported he will be attending the League of CA Cities Conference in Long Beach.
Council Member Mazzoni moved to adjourn to closed session at 7:00pm. 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
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator(s) (§54957.6)
Negotiators: Interim City Manager Steven W. Baker and Police Chief Justin Mayberry Teamsters Local 137
XIV. 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 Hall moved to adjourn to open 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
Interim City Manager announced direction was given to staff.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn the 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
SINE DIE 8:31 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk