WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER
9, 2000
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, November
9, 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, Brian Ramsey, and
Vince Tallerico. Also present were 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.
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.
Council Member Borcalli thanked her supporters at the last
election, and then reminded Council and staff to use the microphones so that
sound transmits on the television for the governmental access channel. Ms. Borcalli noted that she has received
many complaints about the audio level.
A. Recreational Vehicle parking over
night: Council will hear a status
report on the requested ordinance amendment
City Administrator Wilson reviewed that three
committee members were appointed by the Council to review the City’s ordinance
with regard to the parking of recreational vehicles, and to make
recommendations regarding amendments.
Mr. Wilson added that the Committee has reviewed the original intent of
the ordinance and issues such as parking on public and private property, and
length of time are being looked at.
City Attorney King stated that the ordinance does
not address the way people are traveling today, and asked direction from the
Council as to what it is trying to address.
Chief of Police Nicholas added that the current
ordinance restricts recreational vehicle parking on private property such as in
fast food restaurant parking lots, but not on City streets.
Council discussed friends or relatives parking in
front of residential properties, and overnight parking versus parking to
prepare a meal or take a nap.
Michael Feil, owner of the Friendly RV Park, came
before the Council to explain that his intent in asking for an ordinance
amendment is to restrict overnight parking on the public street. Mr. Feil noted that if the vehicles are not
in a park, the City does not receive any transient occupancy tax. Mr. Feil also suggested that it would be
easy for the Police Department, when on patrol, to observe parking habits, and
asked for Council support on the ordinance amendment.
Council discussed curb markings, and various
parking restrictions, and then directed staff to come back with a couple of
ideas in the form of resolution for Council action.
City Attorney King asked for and received confirmation
that the Council is interested in a two-hour restriction that is applicable to
all types of vehicles.
B. Transient Occupancy Tax: Council will consider applications and award funding pursuant to Resolution No.
01-2000 adopted 1/27/2000.
City Administrator Wilson reviewed that pursuant to ordinance, a percentage of the Transient Occupancy Taxes collected is made available for community uses such as beautification, economic development, and community promotion and events. Mr. Wilson stated that $49,000 is expected to be available for awards, and that 8 organizations have submitted applications for 21 projects totaling $61,150.
Jim Gubetta, representing the Museum Board of Directors, Emma Bales, representing the Cemetery Association, Kim Greene, representing the Chamber of Commerce, and Joyce Oliver, representing the Revitalization Committee all came before the Council to review their funding requests. Mr. Wilson stated that the City’s request for funding for parking lot improvements does not include an amount because a reconstruction of the City Hall lot would be expensive and could take up to $20,000. Public Works Director Sharp stated that any funding awarded could be used toward a phased upgrade or for development of the new lot at the corner of Clay and Inez Streets.
Mayor Barnett reviewed the reporting requirements that are associated with the receipt of funding, and noted that the reports must be submitted before funding for the next year can be requested. Mayor Barnett noted that City Administrator Wilson prepared a list showing due dates for the required reports.
Mayor Barnett and Council Member Borcalli each reviewed an award plan that was formulated based on the funding available.
Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, to accept the proposal formulated by Council Member Barnett as follows:
Beta Sigma Phi $ 700.00
Centennial Committee $ 2,850.00
Enterprise Zone
Administration $10,000.00
Siskiyou Regional
Development Association $ 1,500.00
Chamber of Commerce $10,950.00
Tree
maintenance $ 1,500.00
Cabin
& grounds $ 750.00
Arch
maintenance $ 500.00
Repair
welcome sign $ 1,000.00
Ambassadors $ 6,000.00
Trash
can covers $ 1,200.00
Weed Historic Lumbertown
Musem $ 9,500.00
Docents $ 8,000.00
Exterior $ 1,500.00
Revitalization Committee $ 1,500.00
Seed
packets $ 500.00
Mural $ 1,000.00
Winema Cemetery Association
$ 2,380.00
Equipment $ 880.00
Curbs,
etc. $ 1,500.00
Contingency (for City
parking lot improvements) $ 9,620.00
____________
$49,000.00
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Obuchon
Finance
Director McKinnis reported a slight increase in Transient Occupancy Taxes over
the last year and noted that, if the trend persists, next year there may be an
increase in funding available.
C. Water Service: Council will consider request submitted by Virgil and Jeannie
Tuman for adjustment of extraordinary billing that occurred subsequent to a
water line break.
City Administrator Wilson reported this item was withdrawn after the time the agenda was published.
D. City Attorney: Council will receive proposals submitted for the position, and set
a date for interview
Council agreed to set interviews with the five candidates to be held at a special meeting on November 30, 2000 commencing at 5:30 p.m.
E. Building Inspection: Consideration of Building Inspection
Services Agreement with the City of Mt. Shasta
Council agreed to table this item due to the lack of information.
Council agreed to table this item due to the lack of information.
G. Community Development Block Grant
Program: Council will consider a
sub-recipient agreement for administration of the Housing Rehabilitation grant
(00-STBG-1490)
John
Aston, representing Great Northern Corporation, came before the Council to
explain the evolvement of the sub-recipient agreement in contrast to the
competitive bid process. Mr. Aston
noted that some rural areas do not have more than one entity qualified to
provide services such as grant administration and therefore that entity becomes
a sole source. In this instance a
competitive bid will not accomplish the State’s requirements, and a
sub-recipient agreement was developed.
Council
Member Tallerico moved to approve the sub-recipient agreement as presented with
the City Administrator and City Finance Director to execute the document on
behalf of the City. Council Member
Borcalli seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Obuchon
CONSENT
AGENDA
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 Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Borcalli, to approve the consent agenda as published which includes the approval of minutes of October 12, 19, and 26, 2000, approval of Claims #27349 – 27360, #27408 – 27440, #27491 – 27501, #27503 – 27555, and #27567 - 27594 in the amount of $695,202.02, the Financial Status Report for Month Ending October 31, 2000, and the approval of the adoption agreement for the Flexible Benefits Plan/Establishment of the Plan (“cafeteria”) of the American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC) with City Administrator Wilson to execute the document on behalf of the City
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Obuchon
Council Member Borcalli declared an economic conflict
of interest, and stepped from the dais. Council Member Tallerico moved,
seconded by Council Member Ramsey, to approve the payment of claim #27502to D & R Hardware in
the amount of $490.58
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Borcalli, Obuchon
Council Member Borcalli returned to the dais.
Public
Works Director Sharp reported the receipt of the sand separator, and noted that
contract documents are being prepared to go out to bid for the installation of
the equipment.
Mr.
Sharp also reported that a water truck has been located for possible purchase,
and that he is working with Bob Peel to finalize the process for the
rehabilitation of City Hall.
City
Administrator Wilson reported that a team from the California Redevelopment
Association would be in the City on Monday to conduct an evaluation of the
potential for the City to adopt a redevelopment project area. A special meeting will be scheduled for that
evening to hear a report on that evaluation.
Council agreed to meet at 5:30 p.m.
Council
Member Borcalli moved adjournment, and Council Member Tallerico seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Obuchon
MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 10:24 A.M.