WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER
12, 2000
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, October
12, 2000, at 9:00 a.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, Joel Obuchon, Brian
Ramsey, and Vince Tallerico. Also
present were City Administrator Earl Wilson, Acting City Attorney James Pierce
in the absence of 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.
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.
John Oliver, resident of Edgewood Road, and owner of the Weed Mercantile, appeared on behalf of the Centennial Committee to give an update. Mr. Oliver stated that a logo has been approved that will be used for such things as shirts and pins, and added that a calendar of events has been planned for a yearlong celebration. The Committee is also working on plans for a centennial plaza to be constructed with monies from several fund raising events.
Council Member Obuchon complimented John and Joyce
Oliver on the recent renovation of the Weed Mercantile exterior.
Council
Member Borcalli reported that the Public Works Department has installed most of
the Adopt-a-Street signs.
Mayor
Barnett reported on the League of Siskiyou Cities meeting held in Etna noting
that the vote on the amendment of the Bylaws to allow membership to McCloud
Community Services District was not held, and the meeting was adjourned to the
next regular meeting at which time the matter will be continued. Mayor Barnett also stated that Ray Waller of
Etna was elected president for the upcoming year, Ken Humbertson of Dunsmuir
was elected vice-president, and that the Siskiyou County Economic Development
Council has asked to be a standing committee of the League and the membership
approved it.
A. Sewer Project: Council will consider acceptance of project, and approval of the
filing of the Notice of Completion
City
Administrator Wilson reported the sewer project has been completed, and added
however that the laterals are still be installed under separate contract.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli to accept the sewer
improvement project from Cox & Cox Construction, and authorize the staff to
file the Notice of Completion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Hearing and Appropriation: Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS)
allocation in accordance with written requests submitted by the Chief of Police
Police
Chief Nicholas reviewed that Assembly Bill 1913, known as the Citizen’s Option
for Public Safety (COPS), was approved to allow all law enforcement agencies to
receive $100,000 for front line services for up to three years. Chief Nicholas noted that the funds are
restricted to hiring police officers, overtime for officer time on the streets,
leverage for Federal COPS grants, or civilian positions to free up officer time
for traditional functions. Chief
Nicholas stated that his Department’s recommendations for the expenditure of
the funds is to establish a community service officer program whereby up to
eight part-time employees are hired to enforce parking regulations, provide
general assistance and direction to the public, perform traffic control and
related duties, handle lost and found property, and inspect vehicles for
correction of cited deficiencies. With
a part-time sergeant for supervision, and the purchase of uniforms, equipment,
and a vehicle, the program will cost $100,000.00
Council
Member Borcalli moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, approval of the
proposed use of the AB1913 COPS funding in the amount of $100,000.00
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Police Department: Council will consider request for approval of project for use of
California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) monies
Chief
Nicholas reviewed the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) that
has made grants available to law enforcement agencies noting the Program was
discussed at the Council’s last meeting.
The City’s award is $101,020, and $20,310.39 was previously approved for
the purchase of software and bar coding equipment. Chief Nicholas requested approval for appropriation of $58,929 to
complete the lease purchase for vehicles currently in use and for the vehicle
currently on order.
Council
Member Ramsey moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, to approve the
expenditure of $58,929.00 from the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program
(CLEEP) monies as proposed.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Administrator Wilson
reported periodically receiving requests for street light installation and
finds that no standard exists such as for funding source, size and/or location,
etc. Mr. Wilson recommended that a
policy be drafted that includes standards, and will provide for assessment
districts to pay for street lights costs in new areas.
Council Member Tallerico
moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, that staff be directed to draft a
policy for Council review.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor
Barnett stated that all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to
be routine and will be enacted by one motion, and there will be no separate
discussion of the items unless members of the audience or Council request
specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion prior to the
time the Council votes.
Mayor
Barnett asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There were none.
Council Member Borcalli moved, seconded by Council
Member Tallerico, to approve the consent agenda as published
including the minutes of August
10, 24, September 14, and 28, 2000, claims #27363 - 27373, #27375 - 27406,
#27443 –27479, and the financial status report for month ending September 30,
2000.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Borcalli declared an economic conflict
of interest, and stepped from the dais.
Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Obuchon, to
approve the payment of Claim
#27374 to D & R Hardware in the amount of $221.12
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Obuchon,
Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Borcalli
Council Member Borcalli returned to the dais.
Fire Chief
Quigley reviewed the recent building rehabilitation and improvements at the
Fire Station.
Public Works Director Sharp reported attendance at a recent water
workshop where he was able to obtain information about the sand problem at the
Mazzei Well. He noted that the sand
separator should function in the short term, but the only long-term fix is a
new well.
Finance Director
McKinnis stated that one of the Council members reported hearing considerable
talk over a citizen’s band radio about the new truck stop currently under
construction.
A. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
§54957.6, Conference With Labor Negotiator:
Agency negotiator: Vince Tallerico, Brian Ramsey, Earl Wilson, and Kelly McKinnis
Employee organization: Operating Engineers No. 3 and remainder of employees not represented by Operating Engineers No. 3
Council Member Borcalli moved adjournment to closed session. Council Member Ramsey seconded motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council adjourned to closed session at 9:45 p.m., and returned to
open general session at 10:10 a.m.
Acting
City Attorney Pierce reported that the City Council met in closed session
pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
to conference with labor negotiator, and no action was taken.
Council Member
Tallerico moved adjournment, and Council Member Obuchon seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING
ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 10:11 A.M.