City of Wasco
City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, May 1, 2007 – 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Allred – First United Methodist Church
4) ROLL CALL
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: Kern County Fire Department Deputy Chief Brian Marshall – 4th of July Fireworks Task Force Presentation
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the council has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes. Please state your name and address for the record before making presentation.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staffs' opinion are routine and non-controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Councilmember or member of the public removes a particular item.
a) Approval of Minutes from the Following Meetings:
Special Joint Meeting on April 10, 2007
Special Meeting on April 10, 2007
Regular Meeting on April 17, 2007
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff’s Monthly Activity Reports for February and March 2007.
d) Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Approving Projected Budget Operating Assistance Application (FTA Section 5311).
e) Approval of Contract Extension with Fire Prevention Services, Inc. for Abatement Services through May 31, 2008.
f) Approval of Medical Examinations Policy for City of Wasco Employees.
g) Approval to Adopt Water Master Plan.
h) Approval to Adopt Wastewater Master Plan.
i) Approval of a Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6432 (located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Filburn and Poplar Avenues), Accepting for Public Use all Dedications for the Purposes for which they are offered, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Subdivision Agreement, and Authorize the City Clerk to Endorse the Final Map and Transmit same to the County Clerk’s Office.
j) Approval of Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco in the Matter of the Application of Innovative Communities for a Three Month Extension to the Subdivision Agreement Related to Tract 6282 located behind K-Mart Shopping Center between Beckes and Central Avenues.
k) Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. LLMD 06-1
l) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
m) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
8) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Update from Wasco Housing Authority Executive Director concerning Tenant Issues Related to USDA Occupancy Requirements and possible RESOLUTION (Mayor Pro Tem Cortez)
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO INCREASING REFUSE RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS (Zervis)
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14, SECTION 13.14.020 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE RATES (Jones) (Continued from March 20, 2007)
11) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision to Approve Tentative Tract 6924, Subject to Conditions as Modified by the Commission (Garcia) (Continued from April 17, 2007)
12) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING TABLE 17-4 OF THE CITY OF WASCO ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOWING
A 20 FOOT FRONT YARD SET BACK FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION WITH SIDE LOADED GARAGES (McNamara) (Continued from April 17, 2007)
13) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Agreement with Willdan Company for Planning Consultant Services (Pennell)
14) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: (ZONE CHANGE 07-03) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 17.19.01 OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) PERTAINING TO GUEST HOUSE, POOL HOUSE (SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS) (Manry)
15) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: (ZONE CHANGE 07-04) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 17.03 DEFINITIONS OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO INCLUDE A NEW DEFINITION FOR DWELLING UNIT AND DWELLING-SINGLE FAMILY (Manry)
16) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: (ZONE CHANGE 07-05) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 17.03 DEFINITIONS OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO INCLUDE A NEW DEFINITION FOR SUMMER KITCHENS/OUTDOOR KITCHENS (Manry)
17) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: (ZONE CHANGE 07-06) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 17.03 DEFINITIONS OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO INCLUDE A NEW DEFINITION ENTITLED CASITA AND AMENDING TABLE 17-3-7 TO ALLOW CASITAS IN THE R1-10 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LARGE LOT), R-E (ESTATE ZONE) AND R-R (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) ZONES AS A PERMITTED USE (Manry)
18) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Proposed Agreement for Fire Protection Services between the City of Wasco and Kern County (Pennell/Zervis)
19) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Report from FY 2007-2008 Budget Committee (Councilmembers Wegman and West)
20) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
21) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
22) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
23) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
24) CLOSED SESSION
a) Conference with Legal Counsel RE: Threat of Potential Litigation (One Case)
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
b) Public Employee Appointment – City Manager
Government Code Section 54957
25) ADJOURNMENT – to Wasco Redevelopment Agency Meeting
This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on April 27, 2007.
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Kathy Krause, Deputy City Clerk
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