WASCO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF APRIL 6, 2004
1) CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2) FLAG SALUTE.
3) INVOCATION: Willy Young of Truelight Baptist Church.
Councilmember Wegman asked that the meeting be dedicated in the memory of Jean Landrigan a long-time resident of the City.
4) ROLL CALL- Present: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Pearson, Wegman, and West, City Manger Pennell, City Clerk Gibson, Executive Secretary Novins, City Attorney Alan Peake, Temporary Planning Director Leonard, Associate Planner McNamara, Finance Director Wooner, Engineer Whitten, Public Services Director Pena, and Code Enforcement Officer Reyes. Councilmember Neufeld was absent.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a. City of Wasco proclamation declaring April 3-9, 2004, “National Public Health Week”- Dr. B.A. Jinadu, Director of Public Health Services from the Kern County Department of Public Hearing, will accept.
Mayor Espitia read the proclamation and then presented it to Dr. Jinadu. Dr. Jinadu briefly addressed the Council and audience and thanked everyone for their support.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Mr. Richard Baca, newly appointed Chairman to the Southgate Affordable Housing Authority, asked that city staff support and aid them in any way possible. City Manager Pennell recommended that they also approach the Wasco Housing Authority who has more expertise in this area than the City does.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a. Approval of the minutes from the March 16, 2004 Special City Council meeting and from the March 16, 2004 Regular City Council Meeting.
b. Approval of bill paying list.
c. RESOLUTION 04-2164- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING WET/DRY GARBAGE COLLECTION REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. WSP04001 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
d. RESOLUTION 04-2165- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AS THE OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CONSISTENCY AND COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 23958.4(B) (2) OF THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.
e. Acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
f. Approve the reading of all ordinances and resolutions by title only and approve publication of all ordinances in summary form.
Councilmember West requested that item 7d be pulled off the calendar for further discussion.
Motion to approve and adopt remaining items made by Councilmember Wegman, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Pearson, West, & Wegman
NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmember Neufeld
Attorney Peake read the title of item 7c.
Councilmember West noted that he would not be able to vote on item 7d as this involved a client of his.
Motion to adopt item 7d by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Councilmember Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Pearson and Wegman.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmember West
ABSENT: Councilmember Neufeld.
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
8. Report and possible minute action, re: Appointment to the Planning Commission- Mayor Espitia nominated Steve Hunt, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. All in favor, motion carried.
9. Valley Rose Estates & Wasco Valley Rose Golf Course Items:
a. REPORT AND CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING- RESOLUTION 04-2163 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 RESOLUTION 04-2162- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO VALLEY ROSE ESTATES.
c. REPORT AND RESOLUTION 04-2161- A 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 a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the City of Wasco, the Wasco Public Financing 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, Wasco Project, LLC, H. Michael Richardson, and Badger Technology, Inc.
f. Comments from City Council Members.
g. Comments from former Mayors and Council Members. Michael White, Roy Johnson and Robert Rupert congratulated the current the Council on the resolution ofthis matter. Michael White thanked Joe Haggerty for his management of the course.
Items 9a,b,c,d,and e- This meeting was continued from March 16, 2004. Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing at 7:19.
Finance Director Wooner went over each document in connection with the sale of the Valley Rose Estates and Valley Rose Golf Course. With no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:30 pm.
Motions to approve and adopt items 9a-9e by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Councilmember West. Motions carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Espitia, Council Members Wegman, West, & Pearson
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmember Neufeld.
Attorney Peake read the resolution titles.
10. RECESS AND RECEPTION- 7:38 pm – 7:50 pm.
Councilmember West did not return to the open meeting after the recess.
11. REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- Attorney Peake thanked the Council for the faith and confidence they showed in both he and Attorney Tom McCartney by allowing them to play roles in the resolution of the Golf Course and Valley Rose Estates matters.
12. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF- Temporary Planning Director Leonard reported that there are currently 750 new homes being proposed in Wasco and recommended that the public service capabilities be carefully looked at soon
Associate Planner McNamara reported that there would be another vacancy to fill on the Planning Commission.
Sgt. McDonald reported that 956 vehicle stops were made at the checkpoint held March 26. There were two arrests made, numerous citations issued and vehicles impounded in the 3 ½ hours.
Engineer Whitten reported that upon the OK from the Kern Air Pollution Control District, the demolition of the old True Value Hardware Building can begin.
Finance Director Wooner reported that Senior Loan Specialist Litten would be the recipient of a Public Employee Excellence in Work Award at a dinner to be held in Bakersfield on May 6, 2004.
14. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL- NONE.
15. CLOSED SESSION- NONE.
16. ADJOURNMENT- 8:03 pm. Councilmember Wegman made the motion to adjourn the meeting in the memory of Jean Ladrigan, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. All in favor, motion carried.
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Mayor City Clerk
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