WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER
14, 2000
The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor
Amelia “Mel” Borcalli called the meeting to order and led recitation of the
Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in
addition to Mayor Borcalli, were Council Members Neva Barnett, Brian Ramsey,
and Chuck Sutton. 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
Borcalli 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 Barnett reported attendance at a Community Center meeting at which time Jeremy Thorn reviewed the research survey. Ms. Barnett noted the Committee’s next order of business is to finalize the project before a ballot initiative can go forward.
Council Member Ramsey reported attendance at the
Siskiyou League of Cities’ Board f Directors meeting and noted there was no
vote on the McCloud issue because the attorney opinion had not been
received.
Mayor Borcalli reported attendance at a Centennial
Committee meeting, and asked that the next agenda include a resolution for
Council to consider the acceptance of the planned Centennial Plaza to be
constructed at City Hall.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. The Siskiyou Study: Presentation by the Siskiyou Sociological
Economic Study and Modeling Initiative Committee for a Socio-Economic Study for
Siskiyou County that will provide a sound basis for community, city, and county
planning efforts in our changing environment.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of request from a County committee
desiring to make a presentation to the Council regarding a study of the
character of Siskiyou County’s economies and cultures from which a computer
model will be developed to be used in future planning efforts. Mr. Wilson introduced Marcia Armstrong,
Executive Director of Siskiyou County Farm Bureau and Siskiyou County
Cattlemen’s Association, and Chairman of the Siskiyou Study Committee.
Ms.
Armstrong came before the Council to review the history of the Committee and
the study costs and process, and the ways in which the results can be used for
future land planning and grant writing and noting it is especially important
with regard to federal land policy.
Frank Tallerico, committee member, stated this committee is entirely
made up of volunteers, and nobody is receiving monetary consideration. Mr. Tallerico gave examples of changes in
the school districts that took place during his tenure as superintendent of
schools. Ms. Armstrong and Mr.
Tallerico stated that the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors has agreed to
fund a portion of the Study and asked the Council for support, either monetary,
or in the form of a letter.
Council
briefly discussed funding and then Member Ramsey moved, motion seconded by
Mayor Borcalli, to direct staff to draft a letter of support for the project
and to consider possible funding opportunities during the budgetary process
later in the Spring.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, and Sutton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Tallerico
B. Siskiyou Arts Council: Presentation/request for funding by Linda
Dellarocca, Executive Director
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of request to appear before the Council
submitted by the Siskiyou Arts Council, and then introduced Linda Dellarocca,
the Executive Director.
Council
Member Tallerico arrived at 10:05 a.m., apologized for being tardy, and assumed
his seat on the dais.
Ms.
Dellarocca appeared before the Council to discuss the history of the Siskiyou
Arts Council, its founding, its purpose, function, and funding, and asked the
Council to consider support. Ms.
Dellarocca indicated that with future grant applications, funds can be used as
local match, and other types of support are also looked upon favorably.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, to direct staff to
draft a letter of support of the Siskiyou Arts Council, and to consider
possible funding opportunities during the budgetary process later in the
spring.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, 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
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that the California Law Enforcement Equipment
Program (CLEEP) has made grants available to law enforcement agencies and the
City’s award is $101,020. Mr. Wilson
reminded the Council that two previous requests for funding have been approved
by Council but all expenditures of the CLEEP monies would require Council
authorization.
Police
Chief Nicholas requested approval of the expenditure of $4,167.77 for the
purchase of two computers and one LCD monitor which will be used in Dispatch
with the software previously approved by the Council.
Council
Member Barnett moved to appropriate $4,167.77 of the CLEEP monies as requested
for the purchase of computer hardware.
Council Member Tallerico seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D.
Police Department -- Parking restrictions – Amending Traffic Resolution No. 65-74 Establishing Certain
Traffic Regulations Throughout The City (No-parking on Black Butte and Shastina
Drives, portions thereof)
City Administrator Wilson reported the South Weed
area has been studied for traffic movement and concerns and one of the
recommendations made was to restrict on-street parking in specific areas. Mr. Wilson added that the completion of the
truck plaza is expected to alleviate some on-street truck parking however
Police Chief Nicholas recommends adoption of the parking restrictions through
resolution that was drafted by City staff.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 25-2000 be waived, said resolution being
introduced and adopted by title only.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Barnett read the title of Resolution No. 25-2000 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, said resolution being in the words and figures following:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-2000
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING
TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 65-74
ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN TRAFFIC REGULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Weed as follows:
Section 1.
Section 23.32 and 23.33 are hereby added to "Section 23. No Parking Areas" of the Traffic Resolution
which establishing certain traffic regulations throughout the City to read as
follows:
"Section 23.32 On
Black Butte Drive, a no parking zone is established on Black Butte Drive from
the intersection of Vista Drive north to Kellogg Drive”.
"Section 23.33 On
Shastina Drive, a no parking zone is established on Shastina Drive from the
intersection of Vista Drive north to Black Butte Drive. "
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, Sutton, and
Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Michael Feil came before the Council to ask the
scheduled completion date for the sign posting and the curb painting. Public Works Director Sharp reported the
work is weather dependent and probably will not be completed until late spring
when the temperatures are appropriate for both the painting and the sign post
installation.
E. Public Works Department – Sewer
Services: Consideration of request for
seasonal sewer cost reduction (December through April) submitted by Michael Feil,
Friendly RV Park
City Administrator Wilson reported receipt of request submitted by Michael Feil for a reduction in the monthly sewer charges during the period December through April. Mr. Wilson stated that City ordinances do not currently provide for temporary disconnections.
Michael Feil came before the Council to explain that his business was not operating for a number of years prior to his purchase and therefore he is struggling to re-establish a clientele. Mr. Feil asked for the reduction to help him control his sewer costs over the winter months when business is low.
Council Member Tallerico asked Mr. Feil if he would be willing to enter into a deferral arrangement whereby costs are reduced during the winter months and the reduction is repaid during the summer months.
City Attorney King suggested that
the Municipal and Government Codes could be searched to see if they permit such
deferrals. Mr. King added that such
deferral agreements would be consistent and available to other business and/or
property owners who request the same.
Council Member Barnett recommended staff look into equality based
deferral agreements as discussed, and the other Council Members concurred with
this solution.
F. Police Department: Supervision of Security Program – College of the Siskiyous
City
Administrator Wilson reported the College of the Siskiyous has been meeting
with City representatives to draft a proposal for campus security
programs.
Chief
Nicholas reported that the College’s Board of Trustees, on Tuesday, approved
the concept wherein the City would provide supervision to college students in
the Administration of Justice program performing security services during
college activities. Mr. Nicholas added
that a College staff member provides current supervision but with the City in
the oversight position, training can be standardized and regulated. Chief Nicholas noted that the College would
pay the City to provide specified services.
City
Attorney King cautioned the Council about possible liability associated with
supervision of individuals who are potentially under trained. Mr. King explained that individuals are
being placed in a position of authority indicated by uniforms and/or badges,
and problems could arise in how these people respond to actions of their
peers.
Chief
Nicholas clarified that the College individuals would not be reacting to
crimes, but would rather be reporting to their Police Department
supervisors.
Chief
Nicholas stated that he will be meeting with College representatives to iron
out a written agreement and the liability issue will be included in
discussions. Chief Nicholas added that
the College currently carries insurance for its existing security program.
Finance
Director McKinnis offered to inquire of the City’s liability carrier regarding
insurance issues.
Chief
Nicholas suggested that the program is similar to one in use by the Fire
Department where students are used in certain capacities. Fire Chief Quigley added that the fire
students are required to obtain a specific certification level prior to
assuming duties.
Council
Member Tallerico moved to continue action to a future meeting after which the
City Administrator and the Chief of Police have met with College officials to
bring the required information back to the Council. Council Member Ramsey seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
G. Public Works Department – Building
Inspection: Consideration of
authorization for staff negotiations with the County of Siskiyou
City
Administrator Wilson reported the staff is considering meeting with the County
to develop an agreement for building inspection services, and asked the Council
for authorization to proceed with negotiations.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, authorizing the
staff to formally request negotiations with the County for an agreement for
building inspection services.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of request from the Public Works
Department to purchase a water truck in the amount of $26,329.65. Mr. Wilson added the adopted budget proposed
a lease purchase agreement and asked the Council for approval to proceed with
negotiation of the agreement.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, to authorize negotiation
of a lease purchase agreement to purchase the water truck from Schmitt
Equipment Sales, Inc. of Anderson, CA, in the amount of $26,329.65, and, to
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I. Public Works Department – Vista Drive: Consideration of authorization for filing of
Notice of Completion
City
Administrator Wilson reported the completion of the Vista Drive project and
recommended the Council accept the project.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, acceptance of the
Vista Drive Improvements Project and Detention Pond, and authorized the filing
of the Notice of Completion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
J. City
Council: Meeting Schedule – Council
will review and discuss meeting times (Municipal Code §2.04.010)
City
Administrator Wilson reported that Council Member Sutton has requested this
matter be placed on the agenda.
Council
Member Sutton stated that his attendance at the morning meetings would be an
unfair and undue hardship for his fellow employees because they would have to
cover for him, and he asked Council to consider changing the meeting time.
Council
Member Tallerico suggested 3:30 in the afternoon, and Council Member Ramsey
agreed that would be a better time for him too.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, to direct staff to
draft an ordinance amendment to change the commencement time for the first
meeting of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT
AGENDA
Mayor
Borcalli 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
Borcalli asked if there are items to be removed from the consent agenda. There were none.
Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council
Member Tallerico, to approve the consent agenda as published including the
approval of minutes of November 9, 13, 21 and 30, 2000, payment of Claims #27556 – 27564, #27596
– 27611, #27613, #27618 – 27686, #27688 – 27700, #27703 – 27740, #27744 - 27777
in the amount of $320,522.51; the acceptance of Financial Status Report for
Month Ending November 30, 2000; and the approval of Contract Change Order #7,
Vista Drive Street Improvements and Detention Pond, for new contract price of
$841,189.31, City Administrator Wilson is authorized to execute the document on
behalf of the City.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Borcalli declared an economic conflict of
interest, and stepped from the dais. Mayor Pro-tem Tallerico assumed the chair
of the meeting, and Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member
Ramsey, to approve the payment of claim #27612 to D & R Hardware in the amount of
$472.40.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Ramsey,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council
Member Borcalli
Mayor Borcalli returned to the dais and resumed the chair of the meeting.
Public Works Director Sharp reported the California
Transportation Commission has approved the College Avenue STIP project. Mr. Sharp also reported the City Hall
rehabilitation project has been stalled due to priorities with other projects
and weather.
Finance Director McKinnis reported interviews are
being held for the supervisor positions at the truck travel plaza, and the
general manager is due to arrive in two weeks.
Mr. McKinnis reviewed recent research done with a large retail facility
in mind, and added that discussions with the principals have resumed for both
the Church’s Fried Chicken franchise and a Chinese restaurant.
Fire Chief Quigley alerted the Council to the fact
that the Murphy house on Venice Street that recently sustained substantial
damage due to an attic fire will probably not be reconstructed because the
owner did not have insurance and claims not to have the money to rebuild
it. Chief Quigley noted the house might
need to be demolished.
City Attorney King noted this is his last meeting and
complimented the City Council, both present and past, for its cohesiveness over
the past eight years while he was City Attorney, and also thanked the Council
for the experience.
City Administrator Wilson expressed the staff’s
appreciation for being able to work with Mr. King, and wished him well in his
future endeavors.
A. Closed Session:
Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council
Member Tallerico, to adjourn to closed session to conference with labor
negotiators, and
pursuant to Government Code §54957, public employment -- City Attorney.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council adjourned to closed session at 10:59 a.m. and returned to open general session at 11:30 .am.
City
Attorney King reported that the City Council met in closed session pursuant to
Government Code §54957 and regarding the conference with labor negotiator, no
action was taken except to give further direction to the negotiator for the
negotiations. With regard to public
employment, the City Council voted to unanimously to offer the position of City
Attorney for the City of Weed to James Pierce pursuant to an agreement that had
been presented subject to certain amendments that will be undertaken. Mr. Pierce accepted the position and his
duties would commence on January 1, 2001.
Council Member Tallerico
moved adjournment, and Council Member Ramsey seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING
ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 11:31 A.M.