WASCO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE.
INVOCATION- Pastor Scott Allred-First United Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL- Present: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, West, Espitia & Cortez, City Manager Pennell, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Finance Director Wooner, Public Works Director Jones, Building Inspector Glaser, Planning Director Woodcock, Senior Planner McNamara, Supt. of Streets & Projects Wren, Econ. Dev. Director Mittag and Sgt. McDonald.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS-
Commendation to Kern Ambulance Paramedic Supervisor Matthew Beck, in recognition for his selfless dedication in providing medical care to the monks who traveled through Wasco from San Francisco to Alamogordo, New Mexico. Mayor Wegman presented a plaque to Mr. Beck expressing the City’s appreciation.
Presentation by City Manager Pennell and Mayor Wegman recognizing Finance Director John Wooner and the Wasco Finance Department for being the recipients of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This Certificate is presented to government units and public employee retirement systems whose Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- NONE
7. CONSENT CALENDAR-
Approval of Minutes from the August 29, 2005 Special City Council Meeting and the September 6, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
Approval of Bill Paying List.
Approval of No. 2005-2267 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD AUGUST 30, 2005 IN THE SPECIAL POLICE TAX AREA ZONE 2005-1.
Approval of No. 2005-2268 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM.
Approval of Amendment to City Attorney Fee Agreement with Wall, Wall & Peake.
Approval of Modification of Mileage Rate Reimbursement to reflect revised 2005 Internal Revenue standards.
Approval of bid award to Delgadillo Drywall for the City Hall Annex and Sheriff’s Sub-Station modular tie-in Expansion Project at a cost Not To Exceed $155,300.
Acknowledge receipt of Correspondence
Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summery Form.
West asked that item “c”, Pearson asked that item “b” and Espitia asked that items “b”, “e”, and “g” be pulled for further discussion.
Motion made by Cortez to approve the remaining items, 2nd by Pearson. All in favor, motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the resolution titles.
Motion made by Pearson to approve item “b”, 2nd by Wegman. All in favor, motion carried.
Motion made by Pearson to approve item “c”, 2nd by Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia and Cortez
NOES: West
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the resolution title.
Motion made by Espitia to approve item “e”, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor, motion carried.
Motion made by Espitia to approve item “g”, 2nd by West. All in favor, motion carried.
Report, Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 2.60.160 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES.
Mayor Wegman opened Public Hearing, there were no comments from the public. Public Hearing closed. Motion to approve the first reading by Pearson, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the ordinance title.
Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: #2005-2269 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ESTABLISHING FARE RATES FOR WASCO PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM.
Mayor Wegman opened Public Hearing, there were no comments from the public. Public Hearing closed. Motion made to approve by Espitia, 2nd by West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the resolution title.
Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: #2005-2270 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO REGARDING AN INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION; APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION NO.36 AND PRE-ZONE
Mayor Wegman opened Public Hearing, there were no comments from the public. Public Hearing closed. Motion made to approve by Pearson, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the resolution title.
Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 15 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO UNIFORM CODES. Motion to approve the first reading made by West, 2nd by Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the ordinance title.
12. Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2005-2271 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $950.00 TO JOSE AND GUADALUPE SANTANA FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT WORK AT 1724 5TH STREET.
Motion made by Espitia, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia, Cortez, and West
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Peake read the resolution title.
13. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Appointment of Economic Development
Committee. Cortez will represent The City Council on committee. Motion made by Pearson to approve, 2nd by Espitia. All in favor, motion carried.
14. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Appointment to fill unexpired term and consecutive 4 year term of Director Mark Greenfield on the Wasco Recreation & Parks District Board of Directors. Nomination of Vincent Martinez made by Mayor Wegman, 2nd by Pearson. Espitia abstained, motion carried by majority vote.
15. REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None
16. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF: Wren reported CNG station is completed, and bid opening has taken place for Transfer Station. Sub Station and city hall expansions are underway. Woodcock reminded Council of joint meeting at 6:oo p.m. on Tuesday October 4th. Numerous projects will be slated for approval in the near future. Krause advised council of various upcoming events and notified them that she will be emailing a revised calendar. Sgt. McDonald briefly reported on stats for the Sheriffs Dept. He reported of Deputy Fleeman and his arrest of persons with methamphetamines for sale.
17. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER: Grand jury to meet with the executive staff on October 13th. Our new “Rose Capitol of the Nation” Wasco Flag will be included in a flag ceremony at the League of California Cities meeting in October. He and PWD Jones are working on a meeting with local citizens and law enforcement agencies to create a comprehensive Emergency Procedure Plan for Wasco and its citizens.
18. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL: Cortez- Asked about a grand opening for the CNG station. Pearson- recommended the council consider a future rental inspections program, and asked the Mayor to establish a vision for downtown.
CLOSED SESSION-NONE
ADJOURNMENT – 8:19 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk
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