Wasco City Council
Minutes of regular Meeting
December 20, 2005
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Wheeler – Grace Community Church
4) ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia, Council Members Pearson, Cortez and Wegman. Mayor West was absent.
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Finance Director Wooner, Public Works Director Jones, Econ. Dev. Director Mittag, Supt. of Streets & Projects Wren, Planning Director Woodcock, Senior Planner McNamara, Human Resources/Risk Management Manager Randhawa, Public Service Manager Pena, and Sgt. McDonald.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: Commendation to business owners Tommy Davis and Sena Walker in appreciation of improvements made to Central Business District establishment known as Tommie’s.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Matt Wankum, 1500 Aspen, Wasco inquired about a resolution to a bill he was sent for the repair of an unmarked water line in his neighbor’s yard that was subsequently broken while doing repair at his home.
Jose Lola, Shamrock Ct inquired about police services in his neighborhood and recent burglaries. He also stated that there was a problem with vehicles being left on the street hindering the street sweeper from doing its job in an effective manner.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following Meetings on December 6, 2005:
Special Joint Meeting of City Council and Redevelopment Agency, and
Regular City Council Meeting.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of November 2005 Building Permit Report.
d) Re: # 05-2286 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Accepting a Pacific Gas & Electric Company Grant in the amount of $3,500 to be used for
Economic Development.
e) Approval of Modification of Standard Mileage Rate Reimbursement to 44.5 cents per mile to reflect revised 2006 Internal Revenue Service standards.
f) Re: # 05-2287 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Approving Fee Schedule dated January 2006 for Helt Engineering, Inc.
g) Approval of Wasco Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 2005 Calendar and
Request for Waiver of Fees.
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 made by Councilmember Wegman to approve the calendar, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. All in favor motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia, Councilmember’s Cortez, Pearson and Wegman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor West
Attorney Peake read the titles to items 7) d and 7) f.
8) RE:# 2005-2288 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05-05 AMENDING THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE WASCO GENERAL PLAN RELATED TO POLICE SERVICES Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia opened the public hearing. Planning Director Woodcock gave a brief presentation and staff report. There were no comments from the audience; Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Motion made by Councilmember Pearson to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez, all in favor with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia, Councilmember’s Cortez, Pearson and Wegman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor West
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
9) Report, Second Reading and Possible Adoption, RE: #05-506 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-03 REGARDING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WASCO. Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia read the second reading of the ordinance. Planning Director Woodcock gave a brief presentation and staff report. Motion made by Councilmember Cortez to adopt, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson, motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia, Councilmember’s Cortez, and Pearson. NOES: Councilmember Wegman
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor West
Attorney Peake read the ordinance title.
10) Report and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-04 REGARDING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WASCO. Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia read the introduction to the ordinance. Senior Planner McNamara gave a brief presentation and staff report. Motion made by Councilmember Cortez to approve for public hearing, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson, motion denied with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember’s Cortez, and Pearson.
NOES: Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia and Councilmember Wegman
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: Mayor West
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP, IMPROVEMENT PLANS, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 6473 PHASE 1, 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. Planning Director Woodcock gave a brief presentation and staff report. Motion made by Councilmember Pearson to continue item until January 17, 2006 council meeting, 2nd
by Councilmember Cortez. All in favor, motion carried.
12) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Engineer’s Reports Related to Impact and
Connection Fees. City Manager Pennell gave a brief introduction of staff and asked for council consideration of infrastructure needs for future developments.
a) Water Impact Fees:
Jerry Helt and Jeremy Bowman of Helt Engineering gave a staff report of a pipe size fee based impact fee proposal for council consideration.
b) Sanitation Impact Fees:
Jerry Helt and Jeremy Bowman of Helt Engineering gave a staff report of a rate increase for future developments for residential and commercial/industrial.
c) Wastewater Connection Fees:
Amando Garza of Carollo Engineering gave a brief staff report of the wastewater expansion project and future proposal.
After reports and discussion, no action was taken at this time.
13) Report and Possible Appointment of Council Committee to Review Central Business
District Beautification Recommendations. Councilmember Pearson reported his concerns and desire for an implementation plan and timeline for downtown. Councilmember Pearson made a motion to form a committee of himself, Councilmember’s Cortez and Wegman, 2nd by Mayor Pro Tempore Espitia. All in favor, motion passed.
14) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Back-up Generator Installation at Wasco Valley Rose Estates. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Pearson made a motion to continue until January 3rd meeting, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. All in favor, motion passed.
15) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Possible Purchase of Property located at the SE
corner of McCombs Road & Griffith Avenue (Water Well) APN#487-010-31, Lot #1 of
Parcel Map 4438, owned by Wayne & Patricia Ketcherside and Alan & Julie Townsend. Mr. Pennell gave a brief report. There was no action taken.
REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-Holiday greetings.
REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF-Holiday wishes from staff to Council, Sgt. McDonald gave a brief staff report and Sheriffs Activities League will meet Jan. 12.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER- Holiday greetings.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL- Councilmember Pearson encouraged staff and Sheriffs Dept. to keep lines of communication open and to aggressively curb graffiti.
Councilmember Wegman asked that the meeting be dedicated to Oakie Hatley’s memory.
Councilmember Cortez commended staff for aggressively working toward the council’s goals.
ADJOURNMENT – Motion to adjourn to Wasco Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 8:40 by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor, motion carried.
Regular meeting reconvened at 8:49 p.m. Motion to go into closed session by Councilmember Pearson, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. All in favor, motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION - Regular meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
a) Conference with Legal Counsel RE: Gomez, et. al. vs. City of Wasco
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Direction was given by unanimous consent to reject all claims.
b) Conference with Real Property Negotiators, Larry Pennell, Marty Jones, John
Wooner and Alan Peake, RE: Possible Purchase of Property located at the SE corner of McCombs Road & Griffith Avenue (Water Well) APN#487-010-31,
Lot #1 of Parcel Map 4438, owned by Wayne & Patricia Ketcherside and Alan & Julie Townsend, with respect to Price and Terms and other Conditions of Sale.
Government Code Section 54956.8
Information provided and by unanimous consent direction was given.
Adjornment- Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Cortez, at 9:15 p.m. 2nd by Councilmember Wegman. All in favor, motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor Pro Tempore
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