OF  ealformin  Est. 1875  SSTERS  Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Winters City Council on June 18, 2024  Mayor Biasi called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM  Present: Absent: Staff:  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  City Manager Jeremy Craig, Deputy City Clerk Sterling Thomas  The pledge of allegiance was led by Winters resident Joe Bristow.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Temp Vallecillo. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS: Council Members provided verbal updates.  Motion by Council Member Jesse Loren to approve agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro  Motion carried with the following roll call vote:  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  Mayor Pro Temp Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  None  Mayor Biasi reported that there was no reportable action from closed session on June 18,  2024.  NON-AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTS:  CONSENT CALENDAR  A) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Winters City Council on May 21, 2024    B) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Winters City Council on June 4, 2024 C) Resolution 2024-44 Establishing Annual Appropriations Limit  PUBLIC COMMENT: Council Member Scianna.  Motion to accept Consent Calendar items A-C by Mayor Pro Tem Vallecillo, seconded by  Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  AYES:Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren, Mayor Pro  NOES: ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS:  None  No presentations were given. DISCUSSION ITEMS:  A) Public Hearing Regarding Abatement of Weeds and Rubbish for Specified Parcels for  2024  Public hearing opened at 6:41 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Joe Bristow commented on behalf of 4 neighbors, all of whom live adjacent to the Olive Grove subdivision. Emphasized that the 4 acres ini the center oftown is a large fire hazard Mr. Jordan gave public comment about same area, shared concerns that the weed abatement process takes too long to produce results,and requested a way for weed Kate Laddish commented as Chair of the Natural Resources Commission and offered more weed abatement collaboration between that commission and City of Winters staff. Mr. Jordan reiterated a need for a faster process and requested a date for when weed  and that needs to be abated as soon as possible.  abatement to happen more expeditiously.  abatement will occur for the 4-acre parcel in Olive Grow subdivision.  Public hearing closed at 6:48 PM.    Motion by Council Member Loren to adopt Resolution 2024-38 and to proceed with  abatement, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Vallecillo. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  None  B) Discussion of revenue options for long-term budget sustainability and possible adoption of three resolutions to place an additional one-percent general sales tax  Measure on the November 5, 2024 Ballot  PUBLIC COMMENTS measure.  Kate Laddish commented in support of an additional one-percent general sales tax ballot Council Member Casavecchia commented that he is not opposed to a sales tax ballot measure but thinks the process needs more time and research. In lieu of that, voting no. Motion by Council Member Loren defer citywide assessment adjustment to 2025 and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-46, Resolution No. 2024-47, and Resolution No. 2024-48 placing a one-percent general sales tax measure on November 5, 2024, ballot. Seconded  by Council Member Scianna.  Motion carried with the following roll call vote:  AYES: Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren, Mayor Pro Tem Albert  Council Member Casavecchia  C) Continued from Tuesday, May 21, 2024 regular session: Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02 amending Sections 17.04.140, 17.205.010, 17.205.020, and 17.205.030 of the Winters Municipal Code and adding Section 17.205.040 to the Winters Municipal Code regarding cannabis cultivation for personal  use.  Public hearing opened at 7:49 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Paul Myer commented with emphasis on skunk-like odor that some plants generate and recommended that the ordinance be altered to prohibit cannabis plants that cause a  skunk-like odor.    Cathy Woodmant commented in support of Paul Myer's recommendation.  Kate Laddish commented in support of altering ordinance to address skunk-like smell John Crespo commented in opposition to any change to outdoor grow and emphasized  from some cannabis plants.  that' Winters residents voted fori it in its present form.  Public hearing closed at 6:57 PM.  Council Member Loren shared information about cannabis cultivation and underscored that terpene content determines smell. Council Member Loren recommended that language about encouraging low terpene cannabis cultivation and that the 3 indoor, 3 Motion by Council Member Casavecchia to continue item until after Discussion Item G,  outdoor plant division be struck from the ordinance.  second by Mayor Pro Tem Vallecillo. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  D) Resolution No. 2024-49 approving a Software as a Service (Saas) contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Tyler) for specified new modules oft the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)softwaret for an initial three-year term, and implementation: services and authorizing Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-49 by Council Member Scianna, seconded by Council  the City Manager to execute the contract  Member Casavecchia.  Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  None  E) Resolution No. 2024-45 adopting the FY 24-25 Operating Budget FY24-25 Operating Budget, seconded by Council Member Scianna.  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vallecillo to approve Resolution No. 2024-45 adopting by the  Motion carried with the following roll call vote:    AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  None  F) Resolution 2024-50 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with NJA Architecture for the Winters Senior Center Architect/Design Project in the Not to Exceed Amount Of $338,750 and Authorizing the City Manageri to Approve Change Orders Up to  $33,875  PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Karen May commented in appreciation of the Senior Center news and requested Eric Lucero's presence at the next Winters Senior Foundation meeting the following week. Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-50 approving a Professional Services Agreement with NJA Architecture by Council Member Loren, with the word "bid" changed to "proposal" in  any documentation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vallecillo. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  None  G) Introduce and wave first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-06 amending Chapter 17.04, introductory provisions and definitions, and chapter 17.98, accessory dwelling units, of  the Winters Municipal Code Public hearing opened at 9:09 PM. Public hearing closed at 9:10 PM. seconded by Council Member Loren. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo, Mayor Bill Biasi  Motion to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-06 by Mayor Pro Tem Vallecillo,  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  None    C) Continued to last item of section: Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02 amending Sections 17.04.140, 17.205.010, 17.205.020, and 17.205.030 of the Winters Municipal Code and adding Section 17.205.040 to the Winters Municipal Code  regarding cannabis cultivation for personal use.  City Attorney de los Angeles reported on changes to ordinance.  Of substance to earlier discussion: Add section titled "Plant Selection" above Plant Height. Section will read "Persons engaging in cannabis cultivation shall select low odor, For a full copy of the ordinance, please contact the Winters City Clerk at 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694 or by email at cityclerk@cityofwinters.org. Mayor Bill Biasi inquired about distance requirements from schools, daycares, and other Contract Planner David Storer recommended 600 feet to remain consistent with cannabis  low terpene cannabis strains."  sensitive sites.  regulation in California.  Public hearing opened at 9:24 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Cathy Woodman commented about setbacks in ordinance.  City Council clarified that setback requirements are already part of the ordinance. Kate Laddish commented with gratitude to City ofWinters staff, in opposition to prohibiting cannabis cultivation near sensitive areas, and that discussion be limited to resolving the  odor issue.  Public hearing closed at 9:27 PM. seconded by Council Member Loren. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Albert Vallecillo  Motion to first reading of amended Ordinance No. 2024-06 by Council Member Scianna,  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: None  Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Carol Scianna, Jesse Loren,  Mayor Bill Biasi    CITY MANAGER REPORT: No report given by City Manager Craig.  INFORMATION ONLY  No additional information was provided.  ADJOURNMENT: 9:26 PM ATTEST:    Sterling Thomas, Deputy City Clerk