WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 25, 2000
The City Council of the City
of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 25, 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 Amelia “Mel” Borcalli and Joel Obuchon. Also present were City Administrator Earl
Wilson, Finance Director M. Kelly McKinnis, Police Chief Martin Nicholas, Fire Chief
Darin Quigley, and Nancy Mazzier, Assistant City Clerk. City Attorney Allen King had previously
announced he had another commitment and would be unable to attend. James Pierce, Attorney at Law, attended the
meeting for Mr. King.
Mayor Barnett reported that
Council Member Vince Tallerico called just prior to the time of the meeting to
say he had a work-related emergency that could preclude his attendance at the
meeting. Mayor Barnett then moved to
excuse Council Member Tallerico’s absence.
Council Member Borcalli seconded motion.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Obuchon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
PUBLIC BUSINESS
FROM THE FLOOR
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.
George Cavnar, who lives on
Arbaugh Street, told of a recent phone call he received about supporting a tax
initiative for the community center, and asked if the City will reopen the
talks on the project so that the community’s residents, and other communities,
can know what programs and sports will be offered, what the costs will be, and
whether the Board of Supervisors will be asked to participate.
Council Member Borcalli reported correspondence with a community called Weed, New Mexico, population 20 founded by a businessman named William Weed. Council Member Borcalli also reviewed the Adopt a Street Program map, displayed the logo, and gave a status report noting the kick off date of June 3.
Mayor Barnett gave a report on the field trip workshop the Sign Committee held on May 23.
A. Consideration of appointment of Council Member to fill the term vacated by Roy Bergfors, term to expire in November 2002
Mayor
Barnett reported the receipt of applications from three individuals interested
in appointment to the City Council.
Mayor Barnett noted the Council must either appoint within thirty days,
or agree to put the matter on the November ballot. Council agreed to go ahead in spite of the absence of Council
Member Tallerico, and Mayor Barnett suggested allowing an oral presentation
from each individual.
Harold
Baltar, Gerry Sprunger, and Brian Ramsey each introduced themselves to the
Council.
Council
Members asked questions regarding availability for regular meetings and budget
experience.
Mayor
Barnett moved to appoint Harold Baltar to the position of City Council
Member. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Acting City Attorney Pierce
advised that while a 2-1 vote is a majority of the quorum present, a legal
review would indicate whether a majority of the Council is required. Mr. Pierce added that if the majority of a
3-member quorum is somehow suspect after review, a special meeting could be
held within the 30-day period when the full 4-member quorum can be present.
Council
Member Obuchon moved to table action to next meeting. The motion died for lack of a second.
Council
Member Borcalli moved to appoint Brian Ramsey to a term expiring in 2002. Motion seconded by Council Member Obuchon.
AYES: Council
Members Borcalli, and Obuchon
NOES: Council
Member Barnett
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
Acting City Attorney Pierce reiterated that the vote can stand pending a legal review, and he will advise City Administrator Wilson as soon as possible. Mr. Pierce then volunteered to look at Municipal Law Handbook if the Council is willing to take a 10-minute recess.
Council
Member Obuchon moved to adjourn for ten minutes, and Council Member Borcalli
seconded motion.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Obuchon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
Council
adjourned at 7:42 p.m., and returned to open general session at 8:08 p.m.
Acting
City Attorney Pierce stated he was able to find a case with a 2-2 vote that was
upheld however, due to the age of that case, he recommended the vote be
re-opened.
Council
Member Obuchon moved to re-open the appointment procedure. Council Member Borcalli seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Obuchon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
Council
Member Borcalli moved to appoint Brain Ramsey, and Council Member Obuchon
seconded the motion.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Obuchon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
Brian
Ramsey stepped forward and City Administrator Wilson administered the Oath of
Office, and new Council Member Ramsey then took a seat on the dais.
City
Administrator Wilson reported that the Chief of Police has been negotiating for
an antenna site to get more complete radio coverage, and Cal-One Cellular,
doing business as Cal-North Cellular has offered space on both its antenna
support structure, and its equipment building.
City Administrator Wilson reported the proposed agreement has been
reviewed and approved by City Attorney King.
Council
Members questioned coverage and costs.
Chief of Police Nicholas responded that tests indicate no problem areas
with coverage, and costs have been included under radio maintenance in the
proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Council
Member Borcalli moved, seconded by Council Member Obuchon, to approve as
presented with the Chief of Police authorized to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, and Ramsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Tallerico
C. Consider Resolution to Amend Joint Powers Agreement of the Small Cities Organized Risk Effort (SCORE)
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that the City is a member of a joint powers
agreement for the purposes of self-insurance, and the Board has recommended
technical changes to the agreement.
City Administrator Wilson noted that the amendment does not alter the
original intent of the self-insurance program.
Council Member Obuchon moved,
seconded by Council Member Borcalli, that the reading in full of the body of
Resolution No. 11-2000 be waived, said resolution being introduced and adopted
by title only.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, and Ramsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Tallerico
Council Member Obuchon read
the title of Resolution No. 11-2000 and moved adoption, seconded by Council
Member Borcalli, said resolution being in the words and figures following:
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Small Cities Organized Risk Effort
(SCORE), a joint powers authority, was formed on July 1, 1986 to provide risk
management, self-insurance and other protective devices to minimize the effects
of fortuitous losses; and
WHEREAS, SCORE has successfully provided such
services to the twenty cities, including the City of Weed, who are party to the
Joint Powers Agreement;
WHEREAS, although the original Joint Powers Agreement
has been modified in the past, the current form of the Joint Powers Agreement
needs to be amended to reflect the changes in the Government Code, the judicial
decisions which have occurred over the years and the means in which the joint
powers authority is operating; and
WHEREAS, the City of Weed has received benefit from
its participation in SCORE and the changes to the Joint Powers Agreement will
enhance the efficient operations to enable greater benefits in the future;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Weed that
1. The City of Weed accepts the amends, as
presented in the attached copy, to the Joint Powers Agreement to be effective
July 1, 2000; and
2. The City of Weed authorizes the City
Administrator to execute the amended Joint Powers Agreement.
Upon roll call the vote was:
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, and Ramsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Tallerico
City
Administrator Wilson reported the budget is still in development and will be
distributed in the near future, and recommended the Council agreed to set a
special meeting for a workshop after receipt and review.
Fire
Chief Quigley reported graduating 24 Fire Fighter I students at the Academy’s
graduation last weekend.
Police
Chief Nicholas thanked all those involved in the Every 15 Minutes program’s
planning over the last several months, and its culmination on May 18 and
19.
Finance
Director McKinnis reported, in the absence of Public Works Director Sharp, that
the Shastina Drive STIP project is moving forward. Mr. McKinnis added that staff is working with railroad
representatives regarding a move in the rail crossing, and the City is on the
list for funding in the 2002/2003 cycle.
A. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §54956.95,
liability claims
Claimant: Patricia Pitsenbarger
Agency claimed
against: City of Weed
Council Member Obuchon moved
to adjourn to closed session, motion seconded by Council Member Ramsey.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, and Ramsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Tallerico
Acting
City Attorney Pierce reported the Council met in closed session to consider a Claim
for Money or Damages submitted by Patricia Pitsenbarger. Mr. Pierce stated the Council received
direction and information concerning the claim, and motion was made and carried
to pay the claim.
Council
Member Ramsey moved adjournment, motion seconded by Council Member
Obuchon.
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, and Ramsey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Tallerico
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:36 P.M. SINE DIE.