WASCO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm.
2. FLAG SALUTE.
3. INVOCATION- Marvin Cockrell/Truelight Baptist Church.
4. ROLL CALL- Present: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Pearson, Wegman, West & Neufeld, City Clerk Gibson, City Manager Pennell, Executive Secretary Novins, Attorney Alan Peake, Public Works Director Jones, Finance Director Wooner, Engineer Whitten and Sgt. McDonald.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS- NONE.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- Jake Amick, 999 Redwood and Tim Sheehan, 974 Beckes, both spoke out in favor or returning the previous Commissioners to the Wasco Housing Authority Board.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR-
a) Approval of the minutes of the March 2nd, 2004 meeting.
b) Approval of the bill paying list.
c) Approval of the contract with Kyocera Mita America, Inc., for copier at City Hall Annex.
d) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION (2004-2158) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WASCO APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP, IMPROVEMENTS PLANS, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 5305, PHASE 3, ACCEPTING FOR PUBLIC USE WHICH THEY ARE OFFERED, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ENDORSE THE FINAL MAP AND TRANSMIT SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE.
e) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION (2004-2159) A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (CalHFA) FOR FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2004 HELP PROGRAM.
f) Approval of Wasco Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 2004 calendar and request for waiver of fees.
g) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION (2004-2160) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BFMC ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF WASCO TRANSIT TRANSFER FACILITY.
h) Acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
i) Approve the reading of all ordinances and resolutions by title only and approve publication of all ordinances in summary form.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Councilmember West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Pearson, Wegman, West & Neufeld.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the resolution titles.
8. Report, public hearing and possible minute action, re: sale of city property located at the northeast corner of 8th Street and “G” Street, (APN #030-071-06-005, 030-071-05-00-2 and 030-071-04-00-9) to the Wasco Redevelopment Agency- The public hearing was opened at 7:18 pm.
Finance Director Wooner explained that the sale of the property in the amount of $45,000 would go towards the general fund shortfall (we purchased the property for $35,000). Mike White, 1000 Adams, commented that this would enable the RDA to market the property in ways that the City would not be able to do. He inquired into whether or not the funds could be used to improve alleys. Attorney Peake replied that it was possible but there would be certain restrictions.
With no public comments offered, the public hearing closed at 7:22 pm. Motion to approve by Councilmember Neufeld, 2nd by Councilmember West. All in favor, motion carried.
9. Report and possible minute action, re: Relaxation of City of Wasco hiring freeze- City Manager Pennell informed the Council that between workers compensation injuries and personal injuries and illnesses, 1/6 of our employees are off the job. He requested a lifting of the freeze in order to fill a total of five positions. Restricted Fund Department vacancies will be filled for the balance of FY 03-04 and then budgeted for in 04-05.
Motion to approve the City Manager’s request by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Councilmember Wegman. All in favor, motion carried.
10. a) REPORT, PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING VALLEY ROSE ESTATES.
b) REPORT AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AND WORKOUT AGREEMENT RELATED TO VALLEY ROSE ESTATES.
c) REPORT AND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A WORKOUT AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE VALLEY ROSE GOLF COURSE.
d) Report and possible minute action, re: Entering into Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the City of Wasco, the Wasco Public Finance Authority, H. Michael Richardson and Badger Technology, Inc.
e) Report and possible minute action, re: Entering into a Supplemental Golf Course Bonds Agreement between the City of Wasco, Northern California Universal Enterprises, LLP, H. Michael Richardson and Badger Technology, Inc.
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing at 7:29 pm.
It was explained that we had now received more than one offer on the Valley Rose Estates and Valley Rose Golf Course properties. With no public input offered and to allow for further review and consideration of the offers, Councilmember Wegman made a motion to continue this public hearing until the April 6th meeting, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. All in favor, motion carried.
11. REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- NONE.
12. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF- Sgt. McDonald reported that the new Traffic Radar Enforcement Program had begun.
13. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER- City Manager Pennell informed the Council of the resignation of Planning Commissioner, Greg Wankum, and that the vacancy would need to be filled.
14. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL- Councilmember Neufeld reported that he would be absent from the April 6th, 2004, meeting, and also reminded the Council of the KCAC meeting in Arvin on March 25th.
15. CLOSED SESSION- NONE.
16. ADJOURNMENT- 7:35 pm. Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Wegman, 2nd by Councilmember Neufeld. All in favor, motion carried.
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Mayor City Clerk
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