WEED CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 22, 2001
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 22,
2001, at 6:00 p.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, Chuck Sutton, and Vince Tallerico. Also present were City Administrator Earl Wilson, City Attorney James Pierce, Finance Director M. Kelly McKinnis, Police Chief Martin Nicholas, Fire Chief Darin Quigley, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin.
III PRESENTATION
Mayor
Borcalli reported that police badges were selected and purchased to commemorate
the City’s centennial and will be presented to the personnel in a little
ceremony. Police Department employees
lined up in front of the dais and Mayor Borcalli, assisted by Police Chief
Nicholas, pinned the new badges on each member of the Department.
IV. 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.
Larry
Stensaas came before the Council to review his project that he proposed
approximately 1.5 years ago. Mr.
Stensaas asked the City to look into the opportunity of disposing some of the
sewer effluent from the Weed pond through a gravity system to his property for
irrigation purposes. Mr. Stensaas
reminded the Council that he owns approximately 400 acres that lies adjacent to
the Weed pond and about 65 acres is located such that a gravity fed drip
irrigation system could irrigate the land, with no cost to the City for pumping
the effluent. Mr. Stensaas stated that
it has taken the past year to complete arrangements with the Caldwells for an
easement for part of the piping system.
Mr. Stensaas asked the Council’s interest in continuing work toward an
agreement for the disposal of the water noting that he does not want to engage
engineers and purchase materials if the Council is not interested in pursuing
this project.
Council
agreed to place the item on the next agenda for discussion and possible
action.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Sutton reported being approached by
citizens interested in changing the City’s ordinance to permit sales of
fireworks in City limits, and asked the matter be placed for discussion on the
next agenda. Mr. Sutton suggested the
sales could benefit youth groups for school booster clubs as a fundraiser, and
Council agreed.
Council Member Barnett asked the next agenda provide
for discussion and possible action for the location of the cougar statue. Council agreed.
Mayor Borcalli reported receipt of a note from the
Chamber of Commerce belatedly thanking the Public Works Department crew for its
work with the holiday decorations, and another note from the Siskiyou County
Economic Development Council thanking the City for the recent donation of the
computers.
Mayor Borcalli also reported on the success of the
brick cleaning activities in preparation of the plaza construction, and
expressed special thanks to recent crews from Crystal Geyser, to the Catholic
Youth Group, and to Community Service Officer Tracey Hart who have each spent
time cleaning bricks to be used in the plaza.
Mayor Borcalli reported receiving complaints about
the cinders that made for hazardous walking on the North Davis Avenue sidewalk,
and thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning it once she reported the
complaint.
Mayor Borcalli noted the recent removal of the
columns in front of City Hall in preparation for the rehabilitation
project.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Public Works Department: Consideration of bids received for Shastina
Drive State Transportation Implementation Program (STIP) project. The City Council reserves the right to
accept or reject any and/or all bids, and to make the award that is in the best
interest of the City.
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed the City receipt of the bids for the project, and
that the bids were reported at the last meeting. Mr. Wilson added that the City’s engineer has reviewed the seven
bids and the low bidder was found to have met all bid requirements. Mr. Wilson recommended accepting the bids
and awarding the contract to Hayes & Son, Inc.
Council
members questioned start dates. Bob
Hammar, the City’s consulting engineer with Omni Means Inc., replied that if
the contract is awarded, the pre-construction meeting is tentatively set for
next week however weather will play the largest part in the start date.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, to accept the bids
and award the contract to Hayes & Son, Inc. in the amount of
$1,320,853.95.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Public Works Department: Consideration of professional services
agreement with OMNI-MEANS for engineering services – STIP project on College
Avenue – design through construction.
City
Administrator Wilson reported this item is removed from the agenda because
action was taken at the time of the last meeting and it was found that no
action is needed at this time.
C. Public Works Department: Consideration of professional services
agreement with OMNI-MEANS for engineering services – STIP project on Shastina
Drive – construction inspection.
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that this contract is being presented to cover
another stage of the proposed Shastina Drive project funded by State
Transportation Improvement Program monies.
Mr. Wilson stated this contract is for the inspection of the
construction, and recommended approval.
City
Council members requested and received assurance that funding is included under
the project funding.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, approval of the
proposed agreement with Omni-Means for construction inspection of the Shastina
Drive project and to authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreement for
the City.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
D. Consideration of a resolution endorsing
application for an urban streams restoration grant and determining appropriate
environmental impact document, conditionally accepting grant if offered, and
designating contract manager and fiscal agent
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed that the Boles Creek Project, proposed to
alleviate downtown flooding problems, has been discussed for the past couple of
years because funding was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA) but not in an amount sufficient to finish the
project. Mr. Wilson reported the
availability of additional funding through the Department of Water Resources,
and the application has been prepared for submission.
City
Finance Director McKinnis noted that the grant application requires a partner
and the Weed Lake Shastina Kiwanis club has agreed to be the partner as some
club members have expertise in the area of stream restoration.
Council
members questioned the project area, and Public Works Director Sharp responded
the project is on the south fork of Boles Creek just above the Bill Ackerman’s
Les Schwab tire center and continues downstream to Grove Street. Council members questioned funding for green
ways, and staff replied if projected costs remain constant, there should be
funds for that and volunteer-type organizations will be asked to become
involved.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 06-2001 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 Tallerico read the title of Resolution No. 06-2001 and moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Ramsey, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
RESOLUTION
NO. 06-2001
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEED
ENDORSING APPLICATION FOR
AN URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION
GRANT
AND DETERMINING APPROPRIATE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DOCUMENT, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING GRANT IF OFFERED, AND
DESIGNATING CONTRACT MANAGER
AND FISCAL AGENT
WHEREAS, the
California Department of Water Resources, Division of Local Assistance, Urban
Streams Restoration Program has announced the availability of funds for grants;
and
WHEREAS, said grants
are intended to help solve flooding and erosion problems in a way that provides
environmental enhancement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Weed has proposed to cosponsor a
grant application with the Weed-Lake Shastina Kiwanis; and
WHEREAS, we have concluded the project proposed for
funding with the grant funds would be environmentally beneficial; and
WHEREAS, the project meets all California Environmental
Quality Act requirements, and we have adopted a Finding of No Significant
Impact; and
WHEREAS, we consider the prospects of receiving such
a grant to be reasonably likely;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Weed approves the joint application with the Weed-Lake Shastina
Kiwanis for an Urban Streams Restoration Program grant; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that if offered such a grant,
we authorize
·
the
City Administrator, or the Finance Director in the absence of the City
Administrator, to accept the grant and sign any City Council approved contract
for administration of the grant funds, and
·
the
Project Engineer to develop a work plan for the project, and
·
the
Finance Director to submit invoices to the Department of Water Resources for
activities carried out under the work plan for the grant contract.
UPON
ROLL CALL, THE VOTE WAS;
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
E. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program: Consideration of Reuse Plan
for all Program Income Generated by CDBG Assisted Activities.
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the State Department of Housing and Community Development requirement for a Re-use Plan associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Wilson added that the purpose of the Plan is to establish policies and procedures for the administration and utilization of program and miscellaneous income received as a result of activities funded under the United States' Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant Program. Examples of such income are payments of principle and interest on housing and rehabilitation loans and/or infrastructure loans created under these plans.
Mr. Wilson reported that the proposed Plan before the Council updates the current Plan that calls for the majority of funds to be put into a pool referred to as Revolving Loan funds and reserved for housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements to public facilities, and the administration of these programs.
Council
Member Ramsey moved adoption of the City of Weed Reuse Plan for All Program
Income Generated by CDBG Assisted Activities.
Council member Sutton seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VII. STAFF REPORTS
Police
Sergeant Gene Toms gave a brief report on the Community Service programs that
currently include code enforcements for vehicle and nuisance abatements,
bicycle registration and fingerprinting of juveniles, record destruction, and
violator registration. Sergeant Toms
added that the Community Service office will expand its duties now to such
things as animal control, maintenance of evidence, and DARE program
responsibilities
Council
members stated concerns as to the propriety of non-sworn individuals
maintaining police department evidence, and discussion ensued. City Attorney Pierce questioned City policy
for the jurisdiction of this type of procedural decision, and Police Chief
Nicholas confirmed that his department has the authority for that type of
policy change.
City
Attorney Pierce reported that the City often receives invitations to take part
in “friend of the court” type actions, and requested Council direction to join,
on behalf of the City, those that he deems are in the best interest of the
City. Mr. Pierce briefly reviewed two
that he recommends joining -- San Remo Hotel v. City and County of San
Francisco, and Cargill v. the Metropolitan Los Angeles Water District. Council concurred. City Administrator Wilson explained that two types of requests
come to cities requesting they be joined, one is no cost to the city, and
sometimes cities are asked to participate in the costs of the suit, and these
two do not cost the City.
City
Administrator Wilson reported the Tourism Town Hall meeting has just started at
Silva’s Restaurant, and encouraged attendance at the conclusion of the City
Council meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A.
Closed Session: Conference with
labor negotiator (Agency negotiator is the Council-appointed negotiating team;
Employee organization is the Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit, and the otherwise
un-represented employees)
Council
Member Ramsey moved adjournment to the published closed session, and Council
Member Sutton seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council
adjourned to closed session at 7:11 p.m., and returned to open general session
at 7:45 p.m.
City Attorney Pierce reported that the City Council met in closed session to conference with labor negotiators. The Council received information and direction from staff and the negotiating team concerning two separate issues. The Council took action to approve a pay increase of four percent for the six month term beginning January 1, 2001, for the Miscellaneous bargaining unit and otherwise un-represented employees. The Council also received information and direction from staff and the negotiating team concerning status of negotiations for a long-term agreement for the period after June 30 for the Miscellaneous bargaining unit and otherwise un-represented employees and no action was taken.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 07-2001 be waived, said resolution being
introduced and adopted by title only.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City
Attorney Pierce read the title of Resolution No. 07-2001. Council Member Barnett moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Ramsey, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
RESOLUTION
NO. 07-2001
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEED,
CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING BENEFITS FOR
BE IT RESOLVED that the
Miscellaneous Unit is granted the following:
1.
Wages: All
Unit, and otherwise un-represented employees shall receive a four (4) percent
salary increase effective on January 1, 2001.
2.
Health & Welfare: The employer will pay the October 2000 health insurance premium
increase. There will be no insurance
premium increases passed on to Unit, and otherwise un-represented employees
(maintenance of benefits).
3.
Terms and Conditions: All existing terms and conditions of employment are incorporated
into this agreement by reference.
4.
Term: This
is a six (6) month Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) with the Unit employees
effective January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001. During the term of the M.O.U., the parties will meet and confer
in good faith to negotiate a comprehensive successor agreement.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B. Sine Die
Council
Member Ramsey moved adjournment, and Council Member Sutton seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 7:46 P.M.