WEED CITY COUNCIL

                                                  SPECIAL MEETING

                                                    MAY 18, 2000

 

The City Council of the City of Weed held a special meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall. 

Mayor Neva Barnett called the meeting to order.  The recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance was dispensed with due to the absence of a flag.  Present, in addition to Mayor Barnett, were Council Members Amelia “Mel” Borcalli and Vince Tallerico.  Also present were City Administrator Earl Wilson, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin. 

                                             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.  There were none. 

AGENDA

A.  Shastina Drive Rehabilitation and Improvement Project funded by State Transportation Improvement Program:  1)  The City Council will review comments and consider adoption of a resolution approving the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 2)  The City Council will consider a Resolution Approving Phase 2 Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) of the Professional Services Agreement for the Shastina Drive Rehabilitation Project; and 3)  The City Council will consider Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Omni Means for the Shastina Drive Rehabilitation and Improvement Project to include various audit and non-discrimination language as required by the State of California

Eihnard Diaz, with Diaz Associates, reviewed a written memorandum that was distributed to Council and noted that the review period for the project’s Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has ended.  Mr. Diaz added that the only comment received was from CalTrans stating that encroachment permit will be required.  Mr. Diaz stated that the requirement has been included as a Mitigation Measure. 

Council Member Borcalli moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, that the reading in full of the body of Resolution No. 09-2000 be waived, said resolution being introduced and adopted by title only.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Obuchon

Council Member Borcalli read the title of Resolution No. 09-2000 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, said resolution being in the words and figures following:

RESOLUTION NO. 09-2000

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF WEED

APPROVING THE INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

FOR THE SHASTINA DRIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2000 the City of Weed (City) City Council voted to have an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Shastina Drive Rehabilitation Project ("Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Project has the following principal construction and operational components:

·         Proposed rehabilitation improvements will occur within the existing alignment and right-of-way.  No right-of-way acquisition will be necessary. 

·         Shastina Drive from Vista Drive to Black Butte Drive will require rehabilitation consisting of the removal of the existing pavement sections, placement of new aggregate base and asphaltic concrete, and the placement of new concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk from the existing curb gutter and sidewalk (approximately 900 feet from Vista Drive) to Black Butte Drive.

·         Rehabilitation of Shastina Drive from Black Butte Drive north to the South Weed Boulevard intersection shall consist of rehabilitation and/or asphaltic concrete overlay, curb and gutter on both sides, and sidewalk on the eastside of the roadway.  There also will be a need for some construction easements in order to install curb, gutter and sidewalk. 

·         A construction staging area of approximately one-half acre will also be required which would be located either on the west side of the Siskiyou Inn (approximately 1,200 feet north of Vista Drive on the west side of Shastina Drive) or at the City of Weed Maintenance Yard (approximately 5,600 feet north of Vista Drive on the east side of Shastina Drive). 

·         Rehabilitation will occur on two segments along Shastina Drive.  Segment 1 is from Vista Drive north to Black Butte Drive and Segment 2 is from Black Butte Drive to South Weed Boulevard.  Specific construction activities will include:

·         Clearing and grubbing

·         Excavation in Segment 1 – 4,450 cubic yards

·         Erosion control

·         Seven inch section of asphaltic concrete in Segment 1 – 4,028 tons

·         Six inch asphaltic concrete overlay in Segment 2 – 9,169 tons

·         Glass fabric in Segment 2 – 248,000 square feet

·         Under the new pavement, 10.6 inches of Class II aggregate base – 3,055 cubic yards

·         Under the curb and gutter, three inches of Class II aggregate base – 300 cubic yards

·         Digouts in Segment 2 – 458 tons

·         Curb and gutter with handicap ramps on both sides of Shastina Drive – 770 cubic yards

·         Five foot wide sidewalks – 425 cubic yards

·         One new street sign and one to be relocated

·         One stop sign including striping

WHEREAS, the City Council contracted with Omni-Means, Engineers and Planners who in association with the land use and environmental consulting firm of Diaz Associates (Consultants) assisted the City in complying with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code §21000 et seq.); Consultants reported solely to City staff, and any materials submitted regarding the proposed project were reviewed by both the City staff and Consultants for accuracy; and the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project reflects the independent judgment of the City; and

WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration (April 12, 2000) which was circulated for a minimum 30-day public and agency comment period beginning on April 13, 2000 and ending on May 16, 2000; one comment letter was received; and

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2000 the City Council solicited public input at a public hearing;

WHEREAS, on May 18, 2000, the City Council reviewed the Final Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration in its entirety (including (1) comments on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration received during the public review period and responses to the comments, and (2) revisions to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration text made in response to comments), held a public meeting, and determined that the document reflected the independent judgement of the City Council of the City of Weed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Weed as follows:

1.       It is hereby certified that the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration has been presented to the City Council of the City of Weed, which has reviewed and considered the information and analysis contained therein;

2.       It is hereby certified that the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code §21000 et seq.); and

3.       It is hereby certified that the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City Council of the City of Weed.

Upon roll call, the vote was

AYES:                   Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Tallerico

NOES:                  None

ABSENT:              Council Member Obuchon 

Keith Mullinix, representing Omni Means, explained to the Council the request to approve Phase 2 of the project, and Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, that the reading in full of the body of Resolution No. 10-2000 be waived, said resolution being introduced and adopted by title only.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Obuchon

Council Member Tallerico read the title of Resolution No. 10-2000 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, said resolution being in the words and figures following:

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2000

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF WEED

APPROVING PHASE 2 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E)

OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE

SHASTINA DRIVE REHABILITATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2000, the City of Weed (City) City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with OMNI-MEANS and voted to have an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Shastina Drive Rehabilitation Project (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, on May 18, 2000, the city Council reviewed, passed and adopted the Final Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration in its entirety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Weed as follows:

1.                  It authorized Phase 2, Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) of Professional Service Agreement dated 24th of February 2000, with OMNI-MEANS.

2.                  OMNI-MEANS will be issued a Notice to Proceed with Phase 2 upon written notification and authorization from CalTrans that funding is approved for Shastina Drive Reconstruction Project PS&E Design Engineering.

3.                  Phase 2 (PS&E) shall be per Exhibit “D” of the Agreement with a fee, not to exceed $73,000.00 billed at Time and Materials per OMNI-MEANS Standard Rate Schedule.

4.                  Amendment No. 1 shall be added to the Professional Consultant Agreement dated 24th of February 2000.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES:                   Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Tallerico

NOES:                  None

ABSENT:              Council Member Obuchon

            City Administrator Wilson reviewed the revision of the Omni Mean contract agreement in order to comply with the State’s audit requirements.  Mr. Wilson added that City Attorney King has reviewed and approved the proposed amendment. 

            Council Member Tallerico moved to approve the agreement as proposed.  Council Member Borcalli seconded the motion. 

AYES:             Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Tallerico

NOES:             None

ABSENT:        Council Member Obuchon

ADJOURNMENT

            Council Member Borcalli moved adjournment; Council Member Tallerico seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Obuchon

MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 4:23 P.M.