WEED CITY COUNCIL

                                                 REGULAR MEETING

                                                 AUGUST 09, 2001

 

 

The City Council of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 9, 2000, at 3:30 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, 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, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin. 

 

                                          III.  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. 

 

IV.  COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

 

Mayor Borcalli reported hearing from Yreka Council Member Grace Bennett who requests local area information for the Collier Interpretative and Information Center.  Council Member Barnett suggested the Museum could also respond to the request. 

 

Mayor Borcalli also reported attendance at recent Centennial Committee meetings and noted they are working hard to have everything ready on time. 

 

 

V.  PUBLIC HEARING(S)

 

A.  Zone change – Southwest corner of Alamo Avenue at Park Street: 

 

Mayor Borcalli reviewed the procedures for the conduct of public hearings, and then declared the present as the time and place for the first scheduled hearing.  Mayor Borcalli asked for and received verification that proper notice had been given in accordance with the law, and then declared the hearing open at 3:35 p.m.

 

City Administrator Wilson reported the Planning Commission has reviewed and made recommendation regarding an application submitted by Roger Getts who is interested in changing a zoning district from Limited Industrial (C-M) to Retail Commercial (C-1) to permit the construction of an office building.  Mr. Wilson added that the setbacks permitted in the retail commercial zone are more conducive to the construction because of the size and shape of the parcel. 

 

City Administrator Wilson stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project and there were no comments in opposition.  The Planning Commission accepted the environmental determination that the project will have a negative impact, and then recommended the Council approve the project and adopt an ordinance to change the zoning. 

 

Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions in support of the project. 

 

Roger Getts appeared in support of the change in zoning and asked for Council approval adding that the change increases the building area of the parcel and makes the office project more viable.  Mr. Getts noted that the project has the added benefit to the area of making the corner there visually more pleasing. 

 

Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions in opposition to the project.  There were none. 

 

Mayor Borcalli asked for Council comments and/or questions.  There were none, and Mayor Borcalli closed the hearing at 3:42 p.m.

 

Council Member Barnett moved to adopt the Negative Declaration and Council Member Sutton seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Sutton, that the reading in full of the body of Ordinance No. 357-2001 be waived, said ordinance being introduced for first reading by title only.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

Council Member Barnett read the title of Ordinance No. 357-2001 and moved introduction for first reading, seconded by Council Member Sutton, said ordinance being in the words and figures following:

ORDINANCE NO. 357-2001

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEED

AMENDING SECTION 18.12.140 OF THE WEED MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY

 IN THE CITY OF WEED

 

The City Council of the City of Weed does ordain as follows:

 

Section 1.  The boundaries of the districts referred to in Section 18.12.140 of the Weed Municipal Code are hereby modified as set forth in the map attached hereto and incorporated herein by:

REZONING:     Assessor's Parcel Numbers 60-031-090 and 60-031-010 as more particularly described as follows:  Beginning at the southwest corner of Park Street at Alamo Avenue, proceed southerly along Park Street +/- 329.855 feet, then westerly to the railroad right of way and perpendicular to Park Street, +/- 69.60 feet, then northerly along the railroad right of way +/- 376.76 feet, then easterly along Alamo Avenue to the point of beginning. 

            FROM:             C-M (Limited Industrial) zone

            TO:                  C-1 (Retail Commercial) zone.

 

Section 2.  This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage.

 

Section 3.  This ordinance shall be printed in the Weed Press within fifteen (15) days after its passage.

 

Upon roll call, the vote was:

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

B.  Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Application for Planning and Technical Assistance Funding: 

 

Mayor Borcalli declared the hearing open at 3:45 p.m.

 

City Administrator Wilson reported that notice has been published that the City Council would solicit comments from the public regarding the intention of the City of Weed to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA) grant in an amount not to exceed $35,000.  Mr. Wilson reviewed that at the previous meeting, two programs were approved for application however he has received a letter from Rural Elders stating it has withdrawn the offer for property and therefore will not pursue the planning grant at the present time. 

 

Paul Wagner, Executive Director of Great Northern Corporation, appeared before the Council to review the application and to present the draft of the resolution that approves the submittal of the application.  Mr. Wagner noted that the funding available is to produce a product that can be used in the future to apply for funding for project construction.  Mr. Wagner cited the example of the funding used for a sewer study that was eventually used in application for the funding for the sewer construction.  Mr. Wagner then briefly reviewed the required City match and grant administration funding. 

 

Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions in support of the application for funding for a City Wide Master Water Plan.  There were none. 

 

Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions in opposition to the City Wide Master Water Plan.  There were none. 

 

Mayor Borcalli closed the hearing and asked for Council comments or questions. 

 

Council discussed the match funding, and Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, that the reading in full of the body of Resolution No. 13-2001 be waived, said resolution being introduced and adopted by title only.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

Council Member Barnett read the title of Resolution No. 13-2001 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, said resolution being in the words and figures following:

                                           RESOLUTION NO. 13-2001

 

             A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEED

AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN APPLICATION

AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMWENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

FOR A PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (P/TA) GRANT

AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT APPLICATION

AND AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO

WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CAHCD)

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE GRANT, AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR FINANCE DIRECTOR

OF THE CITY OF WEED TO ACT

ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO

 

WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development recently solicited proposals for funding under the Community Development Block Grant’s (CDBG) Planning & Technical Assistance Program (P/TA); and

WHEREAS, the City of Weed held a public hearing on August 9, 2001 to determine the need for, and the advantages and disadvantages of, applying for and utilizing CDBG P/TA funds in the City of Weed; and

WHEREAS, after the public hearing the City Council determined that a need exists for CDBG P/TA funds in the City of Weed; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Citizen Participation Plan for compliance with Federal Statute and has determined that this plan was followed for the development of this application; and

WHEREAS, after the public hearing the City Council has reviewed and approved a proposed Community Development Block Grant Planning and Technical Assistance program application for a Weed City Wide Master Water Plan in the amount of $35,000; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approved an application as follows: 

General Administration                                                       $ 1,750.00

Preliminary Engineering                                                      $30,750.00

Grant/loan application preparation and submittal        $ 2,500.00

City match funding                                                              $ 5,600.00

            Total CDBG P/TA grant                                            $35,000.00.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Weed that the California Community Development Block Grant, P/TA program application be submitted for funding; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator, or City Finance Director, of the City of Weed is hereby authorized and directed to act on behalf of the City in all matters pertaining to this application; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that i the application is approved, the City Administrator, or the Finance Director in the absence of the City Administrator, is authorized to enter into and sign the grant agreement and any amendment thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this grant. 

UPON ROLL CALL, THE VOTE WAS: 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

VI.  REGULAR AGENDA

 

A.  Weed Revitalization Committee:  Council will hear presentation on status and history of the Information/response letter submitted to Weed Chamber of Commerce

 

City Administrator Wilson reported receipt of a copy of a letter that was sent to the Chamber of Commerce by the Weed Revitalization Committee and reviewed that the Council asked for it to be placed on the agenda for possible discussion. 

 

City Attorney Pierce stated the request of the Weed Revitalization Committee is not clear and the result of his preliminary research is there may be jurisdictional issues with regard to any action the Council could take.  City Attorney Pierce added that there is apparently question as to whether Weed Revitalization Committee is a separate and independent entity or a subcommittee of the Weed Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Pierce asked for and received verification that the City Council considers the entities separate for the purpose of disbursing Transient Occupancy Taxes.  Mr. Pierce then noted that the two nonprofit groups whether separate or one, are not otherwise involved, regulated, or governed by the City. 

 

Police Chief Nicholas reported that the committee had its origin when a couple of developers bought property at the north Interstate 5 interchange and had ideas for the betterment of the City.  Through word of mouth a committee was formed in early 1992, and from time to time a report was made to the City Council. 

 

Joyce Oliver, representing the Weed Revitalization Committee, appeared before the Council to discuss her research of documents regarding the formation and history of the Weed Revitalization Committee.  Ms. Oliver noted that a change in officers due to retirements and resignations might have led to co-mingling of accounts under a combined federal identification number.  Ms. Oliver stated that she has contacted the Internal Revenue Service, and a separate number from the Chamber of Commerce recognizes the Weed Revitalization Committee as an individual entity. Ms. Oliver added that the Chamber of Commerce has been unresponsive to the Committee’s requests to separate the funds.

 

The City Council reiterated that this matter is outside its jurisdiction, and urged the Committee to obtain an independent advisor to mediate the matter. 

 

B.  Public Safety – Code Enforcement:  Second reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 356-2001, An Ordinance of the City of Weed amending Chapter 8.24 of the municipal code of the City of Weed relating to “public nuisance” (vacant buildings and property blight). 

 

Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Sutton, that the reading in full of the body of Ordinance No. 356-2001 be waived, said ordinance being read and adopted by title only.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

Council Member Barnett read the title of Ordinance No. 356-2001 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Sutton, said ordinance being in the words and figures following:

ORDINANCE NO. 356-2001

AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEED

AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE

OF THE CITY OF WEED RELATING TO "PUBLIC NUISANCE"

The City Council of the City of Weed does ordain as follows:

            Section 1:  Chapter 8.24, section 8.24.020, of the City of Weed Municipal Code relating to "Public Nuisance" is hereby amended to add subsection K reading as follows:

“K.       Maintaining Blighted Property.

            1.         Any property on which there exists any one or more of the following conditions or activities is a "blighted property" for the purposes of this chapter:

                        a.         A building or structure that is not being inhabited, occupied or used and is unsecured.  For purposes of this chapter, a building or structure is unsecured when the public can gain unimpeded or undeterred entry without the consent of the owner.  This subsection also includes any vacant building, or unit in a vacant building or structure, which is unoccupied, including, without limitation, buildings or structures of any nature intended for human habitation or occupation and includes manufactured housing or mobile homes.

                                    (i)        A building or structure, or unit in a building or structure, is not deemed to be vacant for purposes of this chapter if construction or alteration of the building, structure or unit is in progress pursuant to a valid, unexpired building permit.

                        b.         A partially constructed, reconstructed or demolished building or structure upon which work is abandoned.

                        c.         Property which is in an unsecured state so as to potentially constitute an attraction to children, a harbor for vagrants, criminals or other unauthorized persons, or so as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing a nuisance or unlawful act.

                        d.         Exterior wall and/or roof coverings that have become deteriorated and do not provide adequate weather protection, resulting in termite infestation and/or dry rot.

                        e.         Broken or missing windows or doors which constitute a hazardous condition or a potential attraction to trespassers.

                        f.          Building exteriors, walls, fences, and retaining walls which are broken, deteriorated, or substantially defaced to the extent that the disrepair visually impacts neighboring property or presents an endangerment to public safety; driveways or walkways which are broken, deteriorated, or substantially defaced to the extent that the disrepair presents an endangerment to public safety. For purposes of this subsection, defacing includes, without limitation, writings, inscriptions, figures, scratches or other markings commonly referred to as "graffiti."

                        g.         Building exteriors, walls, fences, or retaining walls on which any painted surface is peeling, disintegrating, or sloughing-off to the extent that the disrepair visually impacts neighboring property or presents an endangerment to public safety.

                        h.         Overgrown, diseased, dead or decayed trees, weeds or other vegetation which:

                                    (i)        Constitute a fire hazard or a condition considered dangerous to the public health, safety, and general welfare; or

                                    (ii)       Are likely to harbor rats, vermin and other nuisances; or

                                    (iii)      Detract from the property values of neighboring properties.

                        i.          Landscaping that is not installed or maintained in accordance with any applicable code or permit.

                        j.          Solid waste, which by reason of its location and character either detrimentally impacts the surrounding neighborhood or community, or which is allowed or permitted to be transported by wind or otherwise onto or upon an public street, alley or sidewalk. For purposes of this subsection, solid waste means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semisolid waste material including without limitation garbage, rubbish, demolition and construction wastes, industrial wastes, vegetable and animal solid and semisolid wastes, reusable or recyclable material, bulky goods, and other discarded solid and semisolid wastes.

                        k.         Substantial accumulation of dirt, litter, or debris in vestibules or doorways of residential, commercial or industrial buildings.

                        l.          Any swimming pool, pond or other body of water that is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered, or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming polluted water. For purposes of this subsection, "polluted water" means water which contains bacterial growth, including algae, remains of rubbish, refuse, debris, papers, and any other foreign matter or material or deleterious substance which, because of its nature or location, constitutes an unhealthy or unsafe condition or water which is defined as "polluted water" or other similar term under state or federal law.

                        m.        Land having a topography, geology, or configuration that, as a result of grading operations or improvements to said land, causes erosion, subsidence, unstable soil conditions, or surface or subsurface drainage problems so as to pose a threat to or be injurious to adjacent properties.

                        n.         Any condition or object maintained on private property that obscures the visibility to the public of public streets or public street intersections to such a degree as to constitute a hazard. Such conditions include without limitation vehicles, landscaping, fencing, and signs.

                        o.         Conditions that due to their accessibility to the public may prove hazardous or dangerous including without limitation:

                                    (i)        Unused and broken equipment;

                                    (ii)       Abandoned wells, shafts, or basements;

                                    (iii)      Hazardous or unprotected pools, ponds, or excavations;

                                    (iv)      Structurally unsound fences, walls or structures;

                                    (v)        Machinery that is inadequately secured or protected;

                                    (vi)      Lumber, trash, fences, solid waste, or debris that may prove a hazard for the public. For purposes of this subsection, solid waste is defined as set forth in subsection j of this section;

                                    (vii)     Storing or keeping any chemicals, gasoline, motor oil, or other substances, in a quantity exceeding typical residential household usage, which may prove a hazard to the public.

                        p.         Signs which have not been maintained or are in a state of disrepair for a period of more than thirty days, including without limitation, broken signs, signs with missing parts, panels, letters or light bulbs, signs with exposed wiring, signs out of plumb, signs that are unsafe, dangerous to the public, or a hazard to traffic, defaced signs (for purposes of this subsection, defacing includes without limitation, unauthorized, unrelated or offensive writing, inscriptions, figures, scratches, or other markings commonly known as graffiti.)

                        q.         Any airplane or other aircraft, or any parts thereof in the front yard. Airplane or other aircraft, or any parts thereof, may be stored in the side or back yards if such items are concealed by a fence.

                        r.          Any construction equipment, machinery, vehicles, or material except as follows:

                                    (i)        Such items may be temporarily kept within or upon the property for and during the time such equipment, machinery, or materials are required for the construction or installation of improvements or facilities on the property for which all required permits have been obtained and are valid.

                                    (ii)       Such items may be kept in the side yard or rear yard areas if such items are used for the maintenance of the property or facilities on the property and if such items are concealed by a fence, shrubbery, or other similar means.

                        s.         Any commercial equipment, machinery, vehicles, or material not authorized by a valid city permit when such items constitute visual blight, reduce the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood, or are detrimental to nearby property or property values. Commercial equipment, machinery, vehicles, or material not otherwise authorized by a valid city permit may be kept in the side yard or rear yard areas if such items are used for the maintenance of the property or facilities on the property and if such items are concealed by a fence, shrubbery, or other similar means.

                        t.          Any refrigerator, washing machine, sink, stove, heater, boiler, tank, or any other household equipment, machinery, furniture, appliance or appliances, or any parts of any of the listed items, for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. For purposes of this subsection, an item is unlawfully kept or stored in any area for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours when either the item has not been removed from such area for an intervening period of time in excess of seventy—two consecutive hours, or the item has been parked, kept, or stored during the intervening period of time upon any public street. This subsection does not prohibit the following:

                                    (i)        Machinery installed in the rear setback areas for household or recreational use.

                                    (ii)       Furniture designed and used for outdoor activities.

                                    (iii)      Any item stored or kept within an enclosed storage structure or unit. For the purpose of this subsection, a storage unit is a prefabricated enclosure which is not required to have a building permit and is not permanently affixed to the ground, but which is not on wheels or mobile.

                        u.         Storing or keeping packing boxes, lumber, dirt, solid waste, and other debris, except as allowed by this code for the purposes of construction, in any areas visible from public property or neighboring properties for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. For purposes of this subsection, solid waste is defined as set forth in subsection j of this section. For purposes of this subsection, an item is unlawfully kept or stored in any area for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours when either the item has not been removed from such area for an intervening period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours, or the item has been kept or stored during the intervening period of time upon any public street.

                        v.         Wrecking, dismantling, disassembling, manufacturing, fabricating, building, remodeling, assembling, repairing, painting, washing, cleaning or servicing, in any setback area, of any airplane, aircraft, motor vehicle, boat, trailer, machinery, equipment, appliance or appliances, furniture or other personal property.

                                    (i)        This subsection shall not prohibit an owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of the property from engaging in periodic activities incidental to the normal use of a motor vehicle, boat, trailer, or furniture owned by that owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of the property to the extent permitted by and in conformance with Title 18. Any such activities shall be completed within a consecutive seventy-two hour period.

                        w.        The use of any trailer, camper, recreational vehicle or motor vehicle for living or sleeping quarters in any place in the city, outside of a lawfully operated mobile home park or recreational vehicle/travel trailer park, subject to the following:

                                    (i)        Nothing contained in this subsection shall be deemed to prohibit bona fide guests of a city resident from occupying a trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle upon residential premises with the consent of the resident for a period not to exceed three hundred thirty-six consecutive hours (fourteen days) in any six-month period. A trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle is unlawfully occupied on residential premises in excess of three hundred thirty-six consecutive hours when (i) the trailer, camper or recreational vehicle has not been removed from such area for an intervening period of time in excess of three hundred thirty—six consecutive hours; or (ii) the trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle has been parked, kept or stored during the intervening period of time on any public street.

                                    (ii)       Nothing contained in this subsection shall be deemed to permit any violation of the Weed Municipal Code, California Building Code, California Electrical Code, or California Plumbing Code by any trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle occupied pursuant to subsection w (i) of this section, or any use of such trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle, or any connection from such trailer, camper or recreational vehicle to any building.

                                    (iii)      Any trailer, camper, or recreational vehicle so used shall not discharge any waste or sewage into the city’s sewer system except through an approved residential discharge connection of the residential premises on which the trailer, camper or recreational vehicle is parked.

                        x.         Any condition which is detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or which constitutes a nuisance under any other city ordinance, state law or common law.

                        y.         Any condition of deterioration or disrepair that creates substantial impact on neighboring properties.”

            Section 3.  This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage. 

            Section 4.  This ordinance shall be published in the Weed Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Weed, within fifteen (15) days after its passage.

            UPON ROLL CALL, THE VOTE WAS: 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

C.  City Council – League of California Cities’ Annual Convention:  Appointment of a voting delegate. 

 

Council Member Sutton reported he has received tentative approval for vacation so he can attend the Convention.  Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico that Council Member Sutton be appointed as voting delegate, and Council Member Ramsey be appointed as alternate. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

D.  City Council – Invocations.

 

Mayor Borcalli read a statement announcing that although she believes in prayer, and knows that the question of church and state has been tried and tested in the law, she doesn’t want the institution of invocations at meetings to cause a disruption in the way business is done, and is recommending the subject be pulled from the agenda. 

 

Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico that no change be made in the meeting’s opening ceremony. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

E.  Local Agency Formation Commission -- Operating Costs.

 

City Administrator Wilson reviewed the proposal for an alternative method of funding the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) that was submitted to the cities of Siskiyou County.  Mr. Wilson noted that State law provides that the cities fund one-half of the LAFCO expense based on the proportionate share of general fund revenues, however an alternate method is being proposed because a general fund, from time to time, will experience “spikes” because of grant revenue that will skew a budget and make a major change to a city’s proportionate payment. 

 

Council Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Barnett to approve the use of the alternate method to finance the Siskiyou County Local Agency Formation Commission.

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

F.  League of Siskiyou Cities – future of agency and/or formation of a new agency. 

 

City Administrator Wilson reported that the League of Siskiyou Cities has submitted a proposal to dissolve the League and form a new organization to be known as Siskiyou League of Local Agencies, and to adopt appropriate Bylaws.  Mr. Wilson added that issues of admitting service districts into the organization and matters of possible liability brought on action to change the organization. 

 

Council Member Barnett noted this issue has been before the League for up to one year and within the past several months a committee was finally formed to consider advantages and disadvantages of the existing organization and a similar but expanded one. 

 

After brief discussion, Council Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Sutton, to approve the dissolution of the League of Siskiyou Cities on September 12, 2001, and to disburse the treasury equally among the nine member cities. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

Council Member Barnett then moved to approve the formation of a Siskiyou League of Local Agencies, and the adoption of the Bylaws of the Siskiyou League of Local Agencies.  Council Member Tallerico seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

VII.  CONSENT AGENDA

 

Mayor Borcalli stated that all items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine, 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 Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Sutton, to approve the consent agenda as published including the approval of minutes of July 12 and 26, 2001, approval of Claims #28734 – 28762, #28766 – 28777, #28796 – 28845, and #28849 - 28854 in the amount of $342,292.66, and the Financial Status Report for Month Ending July 31, 2001. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

VIII.  STAFF REPORTS

 

Finance Director McKinnis reported staff is working with representatives of Rural Elders to find alternative sites for the project.  City Administrator Wilson noted that preliminary review of the parcel revealed the property might be approximately 80 percent wet land. 

 

Police Chief Nicholas reported that the Weed Recreation and Park District Board held a special meeting to consider submitting a measure to the Weed voters on the November ballot for support of the Community Center. 

 

City Attorney Pierce reported receipt of notice of opportunity to join in Amicus in the League of California Cities Brief in Support of the City of Sacramento’s Opposition to ADA Title II Appeal. 

 

 

IX.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Council Member Tallerico moved adjournment.  Motion seconded by Council Member Barnett. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Sutton, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         Council Member Ramsey

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 4:37 P.M.