WEED
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
JUNE
28, 2001
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 28,
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS
A. Correspondence from County of Lassen Board
of Supervisors (et al.) regarding Devil’s Fire firefighting assistance.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of correspondence from Lassen County
Board of Supervisors, City of Susanville, and the Susanville Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection commending and expressing gratitude for fire
fighting assistance in late May.
Fire
Chief Quigley noted that the important reason for responding is that if our
city or county is in need of fire-fighting assistance, we can be certain of
receiving outside help.
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. There
were none.
V. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Ramsey stated he has received a
request from Bill Hoy to have the Council consider animal control regulations
for the quarantine of cats. At the
direction of the Council, the matter will be put on the next agenda for Council
discussion.
Mayor
Borcalli briefly reviewed Carnevale activities, and displayed the red ribbon
that was awarded to the Council’s parade entry. Ms. Borcalli also reported the Air Force Band played in Weed last
Saturday and asked staff to write a letter of appreciation. Ms. Borcalli then reported that the Country
Showdown was held at the Palace Theatre and it is being renovated to be used
for local performance events.
City
Attorney Pierce reported receipt of a letter from SCORE requesting
authorization regarding a liability claim.
Mr. Pierce added that the correspondence was received after the agenda
was published due to an error in the address and requires action prior to the
time of the next meeting.
Council
Member Ramsey moved to amend the agenda to add a closed session for the purpose
of discussion of the liability claim submitted by Frank Etter. Council Member Sutton seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
A.
Administration -- Budget:
Council will consider a resolution adopting an appropriations
limit for fiscal year 2001/2002
City Administrator Wilson reported that the City
is annually required to adopt an appropriations limit that represents the
maximum amount of specific revenues that the City can receive. Mr. Wilson stated that the limit is
calculated using either a cost of living factor and the population, or the
assessed valuation. Mr. Wilson
recommended use of the assessed valuation calculation because the population
change represents a negative.
Council
Member Ramsey moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No.10-2001 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 Ramsey read the title of Resolution No. 10-2001 and moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Tallerico, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
RESOLUTION
NO. 10-2001
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING
AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the California Constitution requires
establishing an appropriations limit based on fiscal year 1978-79 to regulate
expenditures from proceeds of taxes; and
WHEREAS, State law
requires this limit to be adjusted each year using the increase in non-residential
assessed valuation due to new construction and Siskiyou County population
growth; and
WHEREAS, the
appropriations limit of $3,232,985 for the 2001/2002 fiscal year falls within
the legally acceptable limit as defined by State law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS
RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Weed adopts $3,232,985 as the
appropriations limit for fiscal year 2000-2001.
UPON ROLL CALL, THE VOTE
WAS:
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, Sutton,
and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B.
Administration -- Budget:
Council will consider a proposed budget for fiscal year 2001/2002.
City
Administrator Wilson reported the budget has not been completed because the
State’s budget, on which the City’s budget is very dependent, is not
complete. Mr. Wilson added however
staff is making certain assumptions and proceeding to put together a budget
with last year’s as a base. Mr. Wilson
recommended the Council set a date for a budget review.
Council
agreed to consider the document at its next regular meeting scheduled for July
12, 2001.
C. Fire Department: Council will consider a resolution accepting an award from the
State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection provided under
the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of notification of award of grant monies
to be used for equipment for the Fire Department, and Fire Chief Quigley added
that funds available to rural departments have been increased since last year’s
Idaho and Montana fires, and that approximately $900,000 is available now in
California. Chief Quigley reported that
$5,000 maximum is offered with a required 50 percent match.
Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Ramsey, that the reading in full of the body of Resolution No.11-2001 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. 11-2001 and moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Ramsey, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-2001
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEED
COOPERATIVE
FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1978.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Weed, State of California, in regular session, assembled on June 28, 2001, that the Mayor of this Council is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of Weed Fire Department, Siskiyou County, between said department and State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for an award in the amount of $4,780 provided under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.
UPON
ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS:
AYES: Council
Members Barnett, Borcalli, Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
VII. STAFF
REPORTS
Finance
Director McKinnis reported receipt of confirmation of grant funding for the
flood control stream restoration project on Boles Creek, and staff will be
meeting with Federal Emergency Management Administration/Office of Emergency
Services (FEMA/OES) representatives on another grant to do the upper part of
the stream.
Finance
Director McKinnis also reviewed the availability of funding from the Department
of Water Resources to be used for rehabilitation of existing water
systems.
Finance
Director McKinnis then briefly reviewed recent economic development
efforts.
Fire
Chief Quigley briefly reviewed the small wildland fire just out of City limits
east of the high school, and confirmed that three juveniles playing with
matches caused it.
City
Attorney Pierce reported he is interacting with the County Counsel’s office to
make the final adjustments to the contract for building inspection
services.
City
Attorney Pierce also announced that he is working with Greg and Sylvia Chivey
and Ron Garrett to put together some partnership documents and that this
relationship should not cause an adverse relationship between the City and the
Palace Theatre but in the event one arises, he would advise them to get
different counsel.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Council
Member Tallerico moved adjournment to the closed session that was added to the
agenda as a late item requiring action prior to the time of the next
meeting. Council Member Ramsey seconded
the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Ramsey, Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council adjourned to closed session at 6:32 p.m., and
returned to open general session at 6:51 p.m.
City
Attorney Pierce reported that the City Council met in closed session pursuant
to Government Code §54956.95.to consider a liability claim submitted by Frank
Etter against the City of Weed, and the Council voted
unanimously to pay the claim.
Council
Member Sutton 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 6:52 P.M.