WASCO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
November 1, 2005
1) CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked that it be dedicated to the memory of Robert Moore.
2) FLAG SALUTE.
3) INVOCATION- Pastor Jim Wheeler, Grace Community Church.
4) ROLL CALL- Present: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Pearson, Espitia & Cortez, Councilmember West was absent.
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Finance Director Wooner, Public Works Director Jones, Planning Director Woodcock, Code Enforcement Officer Reyes, Housing Supervisor Litten, Supt. of Streets & Projects Wren, Econ. Dev. Director Mittag, Public Service Manager Pena and Sgt. McDonald.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a) Commendation to Mr. John Joshan, owner of Wasco Liquors, for restoration of historic downtown building at southwest corner of 7th & “F” Streets. Mayor Wegman presented the commendation to Mr. Joshan.
b) Introduction of Commander Chris Speer by Chief Deputy Marty Williamson. Chief Deputy Williamson introduced the newly assigned North Area Commander Chris Speer to the Council and staff. Commander Speer greeted the Council and shared his philosophy of prevention and enforcement.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Charles Wegman 1322 Griffith inquired as to what the Council would advise him to do to help Code Enforcement Officer Reyes in citing alleged crack/crank houses in his neighborhood.
Councilmember Fred West arrived at 7:15 p.m.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the October 18, 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Approval of 2005-2279 A Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6282 (Central Avenue, south of K-Mart), 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.
d) Approval of 2005-2280 a Resolution of the Wasco City Council Authorizing the City Manager and/or City Engineer to File and Execute Applications for Federal Funding Under FTA Section 5311 (49 U.S.C. Section 5311) with California Department of Transportation.
e) Approval of 2005-2281 a Resolution of the Wasco City Council Approving the Application for Funds for the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program for the Central Avenue Landscaped Median Project from Highway 46 to Poso Drive.
f) Approval to Submit a Request for Proposal to Contract with a Consultant to Administer Home Funds for Poso Place Senior Housing Project.
g) Approval of Agreement with Naffa International for Plan Check Review of Triple H Expansion and Poso Place Senior Housing Project.
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.
Mr. Pennell asked that item “g” be pulled until November 15, 2005
Mayor Wegman asked that item “f” be pulled for further discussion.
Motion made by Pearson to approve the remaining Calendar, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and West.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the title to items 7c, 7d, and 7e.
Finance Director Wooner explained the funding of item 7f. After a brief discussion Councilmember Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. All in favor, motion carried.
8) Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-08 PRE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY INCLUDED IN ANNEXATION 35 AS C-H (Highway Commercial); C-R (Commercial Retail); C-S (Service Commercial); I-L (Light Industrial); R-R (Rural Residential); R-1-8 (Single Family Residential - 8,000 square foot minimum lot size) and R-1-6 (Single Family Residential - 6,000 square foot minimum lot size); and A (Agriculture) Planning Director Woodcock gave a slide presentation, and asked to set a public hearing for November 15, 2005. After presentation and a brief discussion, Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the first reading, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and West.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the ordinance title.
9) Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-09 PRE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY INCLUDED IN ANNEXATION 36 Planning Director Woodcock gave a slide presentation, and asked to set a public hearing for November 15, 2005. After presentation and a brief discussion, Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the first reading, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and West.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the ordinance title.
10) Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING CHAPTER 17.29, SECTION 17.29.01 B (ALCOHOL SALES) AND D (CONVENIENCE STORES) OF THE CITY OF WASCO ZONING ORDINANCE. Planning Director Woodcock gave a slide presentation, and asked to set a public hearing for November 15, 2005. After presentation and a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the first reading, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cortez, Espitia and West.
NOES: NONE: Mayor Wegman, and Councilmember Pearson
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the ordinance title.
11) Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-10 PRE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY INCLUDED IN ANNEXATION 37. Planning Director Woodcock gave a slide presentation, and asked to set a public hearing for November 15, 2005. After presentation and a brief discussion, Councilmember Pearson made a motion to approve the first reading, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Wegman, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and West.
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Attorney Peake read the ordinance title.
12) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Possible Contracting with Wasco State Prison for Inmate Work Crew Services. Public Works Director Jones reported that contact was made with Lt. Brian Parriott, Public Information Officer with Wasco State Prison. As advised by Lt Parriott, Mr. Jones submitted a formal letter of request for an inmate work crew. Mr. Jones reported that he just received information that Wasco State Prison will not be able to provide Work Crews at this time. After a brief discussion, Mr. Pennell suggested that this matter be agenized at a future ACCAP meeting.
13) Report on Progress Regarding City Storm Water Drainage Master Plan and Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase 1. Public Works Director Jones gave a brief report of grant funding for Phase I. Information on funding of Phase II awards will be out in November of 2005. Mr. Amondo Garza from Carollo Engineers presented a progress report of the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
14) Status Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Food Vending Vehicles Ordinance. City Manger Pennell reported that the Ice Cream Truck Committee, composed of Councilmember’s West and Espitia and himself have met with the ice cream vendors and conceptually agree with a proposed modification to the municipal code. Mr. Pennell asked for policy direction from the council regarding vending vehicles. After a brief discussion Councilmember Pearson made a motion to revisit the catering truck issue, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried, Mayor Wegman, Councilmember’s Cortez, Pearson, and Espitia approved. Councilmember West opposed.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- NONE
16) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF-Mittag-Encouraged everyone to look at revised website.
Woodcock-Planning 101 Seminar on Nov. 10, 2005. Sgt McDonald gave a brief staff report.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER- reported that he will be attending a City Managers meeting to discuss fire protection services and reported that our current Earthquake Insurance is flawed and direction has been given to Human Resource Manger Randhawa to explore other Risk Management Agencies.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL- Councilmember Pearson asked staff to draft a letter to the appropriate Utility Agency regarding the 5 major blackouts in the last 3 years. Councilmember West asked staff about procedures in reporting burned out street lights.
Motion made by Councilmember Espitia to adjourn to RDA meeting, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned to RDA at 8:40 p.m.
Reconvened regular City Council meeting at 9:06 p.m.
19) CLOSED SESSION
a) (Annual) Performance Evaluation – City Manager
Government Code Section 54957. Council went into closed session at 9:07 reconvened open session at 10:35 p.m.
Attorney Peake reported that the Annual Performance Evaluation was conducted.
20) ADJOURNMENT- 10:36 p.m. Councilmember Cortez made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. All in favor, motion carried.
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Mayor City Clerk
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