WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2000
The City Council
of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2000, at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Neva Barnett called the meeting to order and
led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present, in addition to Mayor Barnett, were Council Members Roy
Bergfors, Amelia "Mel" Borcalli, Joel Obuchon, and Vince
Tallerico. Also present were Interim
City Administrator Earl Wilson, City Attorney Allen King, Finance Director M.
Kelly McKinnis, Police Chief Martin Nicholas, Fire Chief Darin Quigley, Public
Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin.
A. Holiday
Decoration Efforts
Mayor Barnett
awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Pacific Power & Light Company, the
Chamber of Commerce, the City’s Public Works Department, and John and Joyce
Oliver for efforts to decorate the City for the 1999 Holiday Season.
Mayor Barnett invited comments from the audience
on specific agenda items or any item of interest that is within the Council’s
jurisdiction noting that no action could be taken by the Council except to set
the matter presented for the next regular Council meeting. There were none.
Council Member
Tallerico reported that the Sewer Rate Committee has met and is awaiting
information that the Finance Director is gathering. Mr. Tallerico added that the information is expected by the next
meeting.
Council Member
Borcalli reported on the status of the Adopt-a-Street Program noting that the
group is working on a logo at the present time.
Council Member Bergfors reported on
the Siskiyou League of Cities’ quarterly meeting noting that Mt. Shasta’s Mayor
is the new President of that organization, as well as the new President of the
League of California Cities’ Sacramento Valley Division. Mr. Bergfors stated that the speaker’s topic
was the time capsule that will be placed in the County Courthouse, and added
that anyone with items for the capsule should contact Susan Reather. Mr. Bergfors also reported the next Siskiyou
League of Cities’ quarterly meeting would be in Weed in April.
Council Member Bergfors also reported
on the recent meeting of the Community Center committee noting it is expecting
preliminary design charettes at its next meeting.
Mayor Barnett reviewed new
legislation that will prohibit the claiming of tax credits by landlords whose
property has code violations that have been reported to the State Franchise Tax
Board.
Mayor Barnett also announced the
upcoming census and spoke briefly on the importance of a complete count. Ms. Barnett noted that census jobs will be
available and interested persons should contact the County Planning
Department.
Mayor Barnett asked the Public Works
Department to begin thinking about a Spring Clean up schedule so it can be
advertised.
A. Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment:
Mayor Barnett reviewed the procedures for the
conduct of public hearings, and then declared the present as the time and place
for the scheduled hearing. Mayor
Barnett asked for and received verification that proper notice had been given
in accordance with the law, and then declared the hearing open at 7:20 p.m.
Interim
Administrator Wilson reported that the Planning Commission has received and
considered a request to change the text of the zoning ordinance to permit
animal hospital and veterinary services for small animals in the retail
commercial zone. Mr. Wilson noted that
the Planning Commission recommends amendment of the existing zoning text to
permit services for household pets such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, or
surgery with a use permit in buildings in the retail commercial zone. Mr. Wilson added that current ordinance
permits such uses in the general commercial zone without use permit.
Mayor Barnett asked for comments and/or questions in support of the
requested zoning ordinance amendment.
John Oliver appeared before the Council in support of his request. Mr. Oliver noted he is the co-owner of a
vacant building zoned for retail commercial uses that he feels would be
compatible for this type use.
Mayor Barnett asked for comments and/or questions in opposition to the
requested ordinance amendment. There
were none.
Interim Administrator Wilson recommended that “household” should be
inserted before “pets” in subsection (a) of the drafted ordinance.
Mayor
Barnett asked for Council comments and questions regarding the requested
amendment.
Council Member
Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, that the reading in full
of the body of Ordinance No. 348-2000 be waived, said ordinance being
introduced for first reading by title only.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Tallerico read the title of Ordinance No. 348-2000 and moved introduction for
first reading, motion seconded by Council Member Borcalli, said ordinance being
in the words and figures following:
ORDINANCE NO. 348-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEED
AMENDING SECTION 4.25 OF ORDINANCE NO. 45-63
The City Council of the City of Weed does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 4.25 of Ordinance No. 45-63 of the City of Weed relating
to “C-1” Districts, is hereby amended to add Section 4.256 as follows:
(a) Under the column heading “Uses Allowed” add “Services within a
building: Pet hospitals, veterinary services for household pets”
(b) Under the column heading “Use Permit Required” add “Yes”.
(c) Under the remaining column headings add, “As specified in use
permit”.
Section 2. This
ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be printed in the Weed
Press within fifteen (15) days after its passage.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor
Barnett reported that a group of individuals want to start working on a
centennial celebration because the community had its start in the 1900’s.
Mayor
Barnett suggested the appointment of Scott Durbin and Bob Winston to serve as
co-chairmen on a steering committee, along with others including Arlandus
“Spike” Clark, Margaret Dean, Council Member “Mel” Borcalli, and Alford
Linville.
John Oliver
questioned funding for the centennial committee’s work, specifically amount
budgeted by the City, and what will be expected of the committee. Mayor Barnett responded that funds have not
been budgeted by the Council, and suggested that the steering committee will be
working with the established organizations such as Chamber, Rotary, etc., adding
that the event would probably qualify for Transient Occupancy Tax funding under
the community event classification.
Mr. Oliver
volunteered to serve on this steering committee, and the Council accepted.
Council
Member Bergfors moved to approve these appointments, and Council Member Obuchon
seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Barnett asked that City staff write
letters to invite the service of these individuals, and suggested that the
agenda for the first meeting in March include time for a report of willingness
to serve, and possibly an outline of plans.
B. Consideration of ordinance
enabling the disbursement of Transient Occupancy Tax Funding: Adoption is
proposed
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Obuchon, that the reading in
full of the body of Ordinance No. 347-99 be waived, said ordinance being read
and adopted by title only.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member
Tallerico read the title of Ordinance No. 347-99 and moved introduction for
second reading and adoption, seconded by Council Member, said ordinance being
in the words and figures following:
ORDINANCE
NO. 347-99
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEED
AMENDING
THE WEED MUNICIPAL CODE
AT CHAPTER
3.28, TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX,
AS
IT RELATES TO THE USE OF
TWO PERCENT OF THE TAX
FOR CITY PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
The City Council
of the City of Weed does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3.28 of the Weed Municipal Code is
amended to add section 3.28.150 to read as follows:
“3.28.150
Use of tax for designated city promotion. A. Two percent (2%), of the rent charged by the operator pursuant to
Section 3.28.030 of this chapter shall be used exclusively for city promotion,
community events, economic enhancement, and community beautification.
B. The method employed to distribute the tax
hereunder shall be set forth in a resolution as shall from time to time be
adopted by the city council.“
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force thirty (30) days after its passage.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be printed in the Weed
Press within fifteen (15) days after its passage.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Consideration of resolution
setting policy for Transient Occupancy Tax distribution
Interim Administrator Wilson
reviewed the specific community purpose classifications that the set-aside two
percent Transient Occupancy Tax funds can be used for, and then reviewed a
method of prioritizing requests for funding.
Mr. Wilson noted that some years ago a former administrator drafted
examples of programs that qualify in the various classifications.
Council Members agreed that staff
should draft a resolution including the four authorized activities for funding,
a brief definition, and suggested funding priorities. Council Members also requested the list of funding requests
submitted in October 1999, be included with the drafted resolution at the time
of the next meeting.
D.
Consideration of City Hall exterior rehabilitation report presented by
Public Works Department
Public Works Director Sharp reported
drafting a diagram of a suggested remodel for the front entrance of City Hall
that can be used to go out for proposals for the work. Mr. Sharp added that the building also needs
remodel work at the Police Department entrance on the north side, and listed
the south side as the third priority for rehabilitation of the building.
Council questioned the type of work
proposed, and Mr. Sharp responded that it would be a legal fix with a new and
safe landing.
Council discussed a need for an overall plan for the systematic
rehabilitation of the building, and then Council Member Bergfors moved to get
an artist’s concept of a building design, on an economical basis, for a phased
upgrade while going forward with the safety related rehabilitation at the front
entranceway. Council Member Borcalli
seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E. Consider
settlement agreement and release for construction related claims between the
City of Weed and PACE Civil, Inc.
Interim
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of a proposed settlement agreement
submitted by PACE Civil, Inc., which covers issues related to engineering of
the sewer construction project. Mr.
Wilson added that staff has received the agreement and recommends
approval.
Council
Member Tallerico moved to approve the settlement agreement, motion seconded by
Council Member Bergfors.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT
AGENDA
Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Bergfors,
approval of the consent agenda as published including the minutes of December
16, and December 28, 1999; payment of claims #26131 – 26133, #26206 – 26214,
#26217 – 26247, #26249, #26252 – 26265, #26267 – 26300, and #26343 - 26374 in
the amount of $529,372.84; and the Financial Status Report for Month Ending
December 31, 1999.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
A. Claim
#26266 to D & R Hardware in the amount of $758.85
Council
Member Borcalli declared a financial conflict of interest and stepped from the
dais.
Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by
Council Member Bergfors, to approve the payment of
claim #26266 to D & R Hardware in the amount of $758.85
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Borcalli
Council Member Borcalli returned to the dais.
Public Works Director Sharp reviewed
the electronics testing at the Wastewater Treatment Plant under the sewer
project, and the status of the STIP project noting that proposals for a
consultant’s firm will be advertised soon.
Mr. Sharp also reported that Vista Drive requires paving, but the
project has been shut down for the winter.
City Attorney King reported that the
suit filed some months back by Vaune Dillmann has been dropped and the appeal
period has passed. Mr. King added that
a federal case is still on going.
Interim Administrator Wilson
reported on the update of the computer system with regard to the City’s web
site.
Council Member Borcalli moved to
adjourn to closed session, motion seconded by Council Member Tallerico.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council adjourned to closed session
at 8:05 p.m., and returned to open general session at 8:32 p.m.
City Attorney King reported the Council met in
closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957,
public employment of the City Administrator, and Council agreed to drop the
interim part of the identification of City Administrator, and agreed that Earl
Wilson is now the City Administrator.
City Attorney King reported the Council also met in closed session to
discuss labor negotiations pursuant to the Government Code,
and Council voted unanimously to
reject the request of the Miscellaneous bargaining Unit of Operating Engineers
to open the contract regarding retirement benefits.
Council Member Tallerico moved
adjournment, motion seconded by Council Member Obuchon.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Bergfors,
Borcalli, Obuchon, Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING ADJOURNED
AT 8:33 P.M. SINE DIE.