WEED
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL
MEETING
SEPTEMBER
10, 2001
The
City Council of the City of Weed held a special meeting on Monday, September
10, 2001, that commenced at 4:10 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.
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.
4. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Members congratulated all involved in the
planning and the preparations for the Centennial weekend celebration. Mayor Borcalli noted she received written
regrets from Congressman Herger’s office and the McConnell Foundation in
response to invitations to attend.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Borcalli reviewed the procedures for the
conduct of public hearings, and then declared the present as the time and place
for the 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 4:16 p.m.
City Administrator Wilson reported the scheduled
hearing is the second of two required hearings for applications for funding to
the State Department of Housing and Community Development, and then introduced
Merle Anderson, representing the Superior California Development Council. Mr. Anderson was asked to assist in the
preparation of an application for funding on behalf of the Botanical
Gardens.
Council members questioned the location of the
proposed gardens, and City Administrator Wilson reviewed that approximately one
year ago, the City Council offered to consider the designated wetland area on
the Newton Annexation for the proposed gardens. Council Members also questioned the purpose of the funding for
the first grant, and City Administrator Wilson noted the feasibility study that
was funded used the original site that was on the east side of Interstate 5 off
Black Butte Drive. Mr. Anderson noted
that the site never received the funding to go through with that project
however, some of the information from that first study will be used for the
development plan that this funding is being requested for. Council members then questioned funding for
the eventual construction, and City Finance Director McKinnis stated that the
development plan could be used to access various types of funding for
construction.
Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions
in support of the application for funding for a development plan for the
botanical gardens. There were
none.
Mayor Borcalli asked for comments and/or questions
in opposition to the application for funding for a development plan for the
botanical gardens. There were
none.
Mayor Borcalli closed the hearing and asked for
additional Council comments or questions.
Council
Member Barnett moved, seconded by Council Member Tallerico, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 14-2001 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. 14-2001 and moved adoption,
seconded by Council Member Tallerico, said resolution being in the words and
figures following:
RESOLUTION NO. 14-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEED
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
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 September 10, 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 the Mt. Shasta Botanical Garden Development Plan in the amount
of $35,000; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council hereby approves the use of funds from the Mount Shasta
Botanical Garden Foundation in the amount of $5,600 to be used as the City’s
Cash Match for this project.
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
6. AGENDA
A. College of the Siskiyous – Fire/Emergency Response Technology Program: Council will consider an agreement for the services of Darin Quigley as coordinator 24 hours per week for the school year (9/2001 – 5/2002).
City Administrator Wilson reported receipt of a
proposed agreement from College of the Siskiyous for the Fire Chief to provide
coordinating services for the Fire/Emergency Response Technology Program. Mr. Wilson noted that the agreement states
the College will provide $29,914 as compensation for the Fire Chief’s time, and
recommended modification of the proposed agreement to provide increase in
contract amount should any adjustments be made by Council for the cost of a
fire chief.
Council Member Sutton moved to approve the
agreement with the College subject to an amendment to allow revision of
contract payment should Council authorize adjustment in wages or benefits. Council Member Tallerico seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ramsey
B. Police
Department – Technology: Council will
consider request for approval of project for use of California Law Enforcement
Equipment Program (CLEEP) monies for the purchase of computer equipment.
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
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 $6,840 of the approximate $7,500
remaining funds for the purchase of hardware to upgrade the Police Department
computer system to tie the 911 systems into the dispatch system.
Council Member Tallerico
moved to appropriate $6,840 of the AB 1740 monies as requested for the purchase
of computer related hardware as recommended by the Police Department. Council Member Sutton seconded the motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ramsey
C. Local
Transportation Funding: Council will
consider a resolution authorizing 2001/2002 claim against the Local
Transportation Fund.
City
Administrator Wilson reported that the City is required to annually make claim
to the Local Transportation Commission for its share of the monies that are
collected for street funding. Mr.
Wilson stated that the fund is comprised of 1/4 of 1 percent of the sales tax
that comes into the County, and total due the City this year is $60,943. Mr. Wilson noted that the City’s share for
streets and roads is $31,742, and the balance of $29,201 goes as a subsidy to
the local transportation system.
Council
Member Tallerico moved, seconded by Council Member Barnett, that the reading in
full of the body of Resolution No. 15-2001 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 Tallerico read the title of Resolution No. 15-2001 and moved adoption, seconded by Council Member Barnett, said resolution being in the words and figures following:
RESOLUTION
NO.15-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING
2001/2002 CLAIM AGAINST THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
FUND
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Weed that a claim against the Local Transportation Fund in the amount of
$60,943 (sixty thousand nine hundred forty three dollars) for improvements to
streets, roads, and public transit, as shown in the Transportation claim
attached hereto and made a part hereof, be submitted to the Local
Transportation Commission for approval of payment.
Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ramsey
7. STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney Pierce complimented the City for the
very successful Centennial Celebration weekend.
City Administrator Wilson also complimented the
citizens of this community for showing such great support for the Centennial
Celebration events, and then reminded the Council that the League of California
Cities’ annual conference is later this week.
Mr. Wilson reported on the recent request from the Planning Commission
to consider setting a joint meeting to discuss land use issues, and noted that
this will be an item for discussion on the next agenda.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Council
Member Sutton moved adjournment, and Council Member Tallerico seconded the
motion.
AYES: Council Members Barnett, Borcalli,
Sutton, and Tallerico
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ramsey
MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 4:40 P.M.