City of Weed City Council Minutes November 14, 2024
CITY OF WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 pm 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, Assistant City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson, Police Chief Justin Mayberry, Finance Director Jill Porterfield, Public Works Director Chris Davis, Fire Chief Steve Duncan, and City Clerk Sandra Duchi III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEMS
Council Member Tavalero 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
Travis Owens from Stnrtok Media Group addressed the council regarding a potential festival.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Hall reported it has been a honor to serve on the City Council for the past 16 years and cautioned the citizens of the funding struggles faced by the city for road maintenance and repair.
Co0uncil Member Tavalero reported that Mr. and Mrs. Claus will travel around town December 16, 17, and 18, 2024. Council Member Palfini reported North State Giving Tuesday will be December 3, 2024, and for citizens to please consider donating to their non-profit of choice. Council Member Parham reminded the community of the Christmas tree lighting Saturday November 30, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm with food vendors, and thanked the community for being patient during the current construction project.
VI. 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. Zoning – By Motion, Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No.477-2024 Zoning Text Amendments,
B. Public Works – By Motion, Council will consider adoption of Resolution No. 44-2024 adopting Public Works Policy 201 City of Weed Policy for Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Non-Payment.
C. Public Works – By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 45-2024 Recognizing National Arbor Day.
D. Administration – By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 46-2024 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Changes to Agreements with Nationwide Retirement Solutions to Add Roth Contributions and Conversions and Other Options To The City’s 457(B) Retirement Plan E. Police – By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 47-2024 Recognizing Unanticipated Income F. and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to Authorize Expenditure(s)(COPS Spending Plan).
G. Administration – By Motion, Council considered authorizing the City Manager to execute the Community Development Block Grant Siskiyou County Protein and Produce Program Memorandum of Understanding.
H. City Clerk – By Motion, Approved minutes from October 10, 2024, Special and Regular Meeting(s).
I. Finance – By Motion, Approved payment warrants dated 10/09/2024 through 10/23/2024 including any voided warrants totaling $1,013,944.70.
J. Finance – By Motion, Approved and file month end report for October 2024.
Council Member Tavalero moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
XIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Works -By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 48-2024 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into Task Order 2024-07 Authorizing PACE Engineering to proceed with Street Rehabilitation Design efforts in the Mill Fire Area. Public Works Director Davis presented the statff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved to adopt Resolution No. 48-2024. 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
B. Finance – By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 49-2024 Approving the Budget Adjustments for the Fire Department, Museum Flood Remediation, Engineering, Solar Array Repair, and Private Donation. Finance Director Porterfield presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Tavalero moved to adopt Resolution No. 49-2024. 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
C. Administration – By Motion, Council considered second reading and adoption, by title only, of Ordinance No 478-2024 Repealing and Relinquishing Responsibility of Enforcement of the Mobilehome Parks Act and the Special Occupancy Parks Act. Interim City Manager Baker presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Travis Owen from Stnrtok Media commented on overseeing the parks. Council Member Palfini moved for second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 478-2024 by title only. 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
D. Public Works – By Motion, Council considered Introduction and First Reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 479-2024 Establishing Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Fees, Charges, and Assessments. Public Works Director Davis presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Hall moved for introduction and first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 479-2024. 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
E. Revenue and Finance - By Motion, Council considered Introduction and First Reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 480-2024 Amending Chapter 3.32 of the Weed Municipal Code regarding Community Facilities District No. 2009-1. Interim City Manager Baker presented the staff report.
Council Members questions were asked and answered. Council Member Palfini moved for introduction and first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 480-2024. 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
F. Fire Department-By Motion, Council considered Resolution No. 50-2024 Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to execute the City of Weed Fuel Mitigation Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement number 5TR23113. Fire Chief Duncan presented the staff report. Council Members questions were asked and answered.
Council Member Tavalero moved to adopt Resolution No. 50-2024. Council Member Hall seconded the motion, and the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Mazzoni, Palfini, Parham, and Tavalero.
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
XI. STAFF REPORTS
Finance Department reported the new finance software is being implemented, and the city is starting to receive the reimbursements for project expenses. Public Works reported the SCADA System project has started, addressed a letter that will be given to citizens on the city water system, the Water Bypass Project is continuing and appreciates all of the citizens that have been impacted by the project for being patient and understanding during the construction. Police Department reported 1677 incidents, 51 cases and 17 arrests in the month of October and one officer attended traffic investigator school. Clerk reported she may be out of the office in the next week. City Manager introduced Mackenzie Anderson from the Colantuono Group.
Council Member Hall moved to adjourn to closed session at 6:16pm. 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
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 there was no reportable action.
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 6:53 pm
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk