Wasco City Council
Minutes of Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, July 18, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. INVOCATION: Pastor Marvin Cockrell of Truelight Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Espitia, Council Members: Cortez, Pearson, and Wegman. Mayor West was absent.
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Finance Director Wooner, Supt. of Streets and Projects Wren, Economic Development Director Mittag, Planning Director Woodcock, Sr. Planner McNamara, Human Resource Manager Randhawa, Engineer Helt and Sgt. Zimmerman.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a) Mayor Pro Tem Espitia read a proclamation recognizing Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week during the week of July 16 - 22, 2006. Probation representative Patrick Flores thanked the Council and community and in turn presented the Council with an appreciation plaque from the Kern Community Collaborative for the City’s support in allowing monthly meetings to be held in the Council Chambers. Mr. Flores asked that the plaque be displayed at City Hall.
b) Wasco Substation update concerning Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) Fundraising Project. Deputy Whorf of the Wasco division of The Sheriffs Activities League –SAL- presented to the Council the plan for a concert during the Festival of Roses.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Wayne Ketcherside 17045 Leonard Ave, Wasco, spoke and circulated letters of support for the extension of City Manager’s contract.
Mike White 12612 Jacksonville, Bakersfield, spoke in support of the extension of City Manager’s contract.
Terri Bray 2681 Silvertree Lane, Wasco, spoke in support of the extension of City Manager’s contract.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following Meetings:
Regular Meeting on June 20, 2006
Special Meeting on June 28, 2006
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Building Permit Report for June 2006.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Reports for June 2006.
e) Acceptance of Sheriff’s Substation Monthly Activity Report for May 2006.
f) Approval of # 2006-2353 Resolution Approving an Application to Pacific Gas & Electric Company for Funding under the Local Economic Development Grants Program.
g) Approval of Change Order to purchase Monument Sign for Transit Transfer Station in the amount of $5,760.
h) Approval of a Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6334 Phase 1 (located ¼ mile northwest of the intersection of SR 46 and Palm Avenue), 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.
i) Golf Course Sale Status Report.
j) Approval of #2006-2352 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6590 (located at the northeast corner of Poso Drive and Central Avenue), 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.
k) Approval of Public Use Covenant and Personal Property Sale Agreement with Joe Wu, dba: Northern California Universal Enterprises, Inc.
l) Approval of Agreement with Centration Management Advisors & Consultants to prepare and file SB90 Mandated Cost Claims.
m) Acceptance of “Notice of Completion/Acceptance of Work” for the City Hall Annex Expansion Project completed by Delgadillo Drywall and Authorizing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.
n) Approval of Training and Travel Expenditure for Council and City Manager attendance at the League of California Cities Mayor and Council Members Executive Forum to be held July 26-29 in Monterey.
o) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
p) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
City Manager requested the council remove item i) from the calendar.
Dwayne Hutson audience member requested items i) and k) be discussed.
Planning Director Woodcock requested item h) be pulled.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion that items a) – p) be approved with the exception of items h) i) and k), 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor West,
Attorney Peake read the resolution titles to items f) and j).
i) City Manager reported that the Golf Course foreclosure sale would take place on August 8th at 10:00 a.m.
k) City Attorney explained to the Council and audience that this is the same agreement previously agreed upon with date changes to reflect the current date.
Dwayne Hutson inquired to items i) and k). (Both related to the sale of the Golf Course) He asked what the council would do if there is another buyer other than Wu. Councilmember Cortez responded that they would then be approached with the same type of agreement.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve items i) and k), 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. All in favor motion carried.
8. Discussion, RE: Municipal Code Section 2.04.090 Relations with Council. Councilmember Pearson requested this item be pulled for a future date.
9. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request for Proposals to Retain Executive Search Firm for City Manager Recruitment.
Human Resource Manager Randhawa gave a staff report.
Councilmember Pearson made a motion to table this item until after the November election, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion did not carry with a 2-2-1 vote. Councilmember’s Espitia and Wegman opposed. Mayor West absent.
Councilmember Pearson made a motion to table until August 8th special meeting, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Mayor West absent.
10. Second Reading, Public Hearing and Possible Adoption, RE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.19.01.H OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS; AND AMENDING SECTION 17.79.06.P RELATED TO THE USE OF PORTABLE CANOPIES AND CARPORTS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Espitia opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor West arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Planning Director Woodcock gave a staff report regarding setbacks and current ordinances.
Frank Lerichi 4340 Krista Ct, Wasco
Alyandra 1543 Greenbriar
Raul and Rachael Gonzalez 2303 7th Street
Randall Rankin 1110 Cypress
Polares 2400 Krista Ct
Barbara Bergstrausser 1617 5th Street, Wasco
Spoke in opposition to ordinance regarding restrictions on portable canopies.
Discussion ensued regarding public awareness and input.
Councilmember Espitia volunteered to be part of a committee to canvas neighborhoods and bring a report back to council. Councilmember Wegman volunteered to join him.
Councilmember Espitia made a motion to table this until August 15th meeting, 2nd by Councilmember Wegman. Motion carried 5-0-0
11. Report, Public Hearing and Approval, RE: A #2006-2349 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WASCO GENERAL PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE EXTENSION OF AN EAST-WEST MINOR COLLECTOR PLANNED TO BE LOCATED MID-BLOCK BETWEEN FILBURN AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE AND EXTENDING BETWEEN PALM AVENUE AND GRIFFITH AVENUE
Mayor West opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Woodcock gave a staff report.
John Bean 2800 Palm Ave. spoke in opposition to the East-West minor collector.
Steve Paul 15847 Griffith spoke in opposition to the East-West minor collector.
After discussion Mayor West closed the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m.
Councilmember Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Director Woodcock read the resolution.
12. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 11497, filed by John Bean, proposing to subdivide an approximate 15 acre parcel into four (4) lots with a designated remainder, located one-quarter mile south of the intersection of Filburn and Central Avenues – APN 489-020-04
Mayor West opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Woodcock explained that the previous item was approved therefore no action was needed at this time.
There were no comments from the audience.
Mayor West closed the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
No action taken.
13. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: #2006-2354 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-03 RELATED TO DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS LOCATED ADJACENT TO STATE ROUTES 43 AND 46.
Mayor West opened the Public Hearing.
Dwayne Hutson inquired as to the thought behind the landscaping when a driver is going 65 miles per hour.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor West closed the Public Hearing at 8:58.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor West
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the resolution.
14. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Minute Action, RE: PROPOSED ANNEXATION 39/ZONE CHANGE 06-09
a) Possible Approval, RE: #2006-2350 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO REGARDING AN INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION; APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION 39.
b) Introduction of an Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 06-09 PRE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY INCLUDED IN ANNEXATION 39.
Mayor West opened the Public Hearing. Sr. Planner McNamara gave a staff report.
Mike and Nila Job spoke in opposition to the zone change.
McNamara explained the Planning Commissions recommendation of having the developers pay for improvements and allowing the Job family a current conditional use of the property as long as it is owned by the Jobs.
Mayor West closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the resolution (9a) and adopt the Planning Commissions recommendations, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the resolution.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the first reading of the Ordinance (9b) and adopt the Planning Commissions’ recommendations, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the Ordinance.
15. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Minute Action, RE: MERJAN FINANCIAL PROPERTY located at the northeast corner of State Highway 46 and Magnolia Avenue
a) Possible Approval, RE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF MERJAN FINANCIAL FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-01, Proposing a Change to the General Plan Land Use Map of the City of Wasco re-classifying approximately forty five (45) acres of land designated as Commercial Retail to Low Density Residential.
b) Introduction of an Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WASCO RELATED TO ZONE CHANGE 06-03, Proposing re-classification of approximately forty five (45) acres of land designated as Community Retail Commercial to R-1-6 (Low Density Residential 6,000 sq.ft.lot).
Mayor West opened the public hearing. Planning Director Woodcock gave a staff report.
Bill Barkett, 754 Eves Ave., San Diego Ca. explained his position on asking for the reclassification. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor West closed the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m.
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to deny 15a), 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
No action taken on item 15b)
16. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Screening and Window Placement for Two
Story Homes
Councilmember Pearson asked staff to look into existing recommendations and possible new recommendations regarding placement of windows for two story homes next to single story homes. No action taken.
17. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Status Report on Storm Drainage Report
Superintendent of Streets and Projects Wren gave a staff report.
City Engineer Helt spoke on the necessity of “getting smart and creative ways to collect excess storm drain water.”
No action taken.
18. Second Reading, Public Hearing and Possible Adoption, RE: #2006-522 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION SUBJECT TO VOTER CONFIRMATION FOR SPECIAL TAX AREA ZONE 2006-3 CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING TRACTS: 6486,6590,6724,6737 AND 6901
Mayor West opened the public hearing.
Planning Director Woodcock gave a staff report and read the second reading of the ordinance.
There were no comments from the audience.
Councilmember Pearson made a motion to adopt, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the resolution (9a) and adopt the Planning Commissions recommendations, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: Mayor West
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the ordinance.
19. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: #2006-2351 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CREATING SPECIAL TAX AREA ZONE 2006-3 WITHIN THE WASCO SPECIAL POLICE TAX AREA FOR THE FOLLOWING TRACT MAPS: 6486,6590, 6724, 6737 AND 6901 Mayor West opened the public hearing.
Planning Director Woodcock gave a staff report and read the second reading of the ordinance.
There were no comments from the audience.
Councilmember Pearson made a motion to adopt, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve the resolution (9a) and adopt the Planning Commissions recommendations, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: Mayor West
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the ordinance.
20. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consideration of a Request for Proposal for the City of Wasco Signage and Marketing program.
Economic Development Director Mittag gave a staff report regarding signage and enhancement of entries into Wasco with the request of sending out a Request for proposal.
Councilmember Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
21. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval to Solicit Services of a Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser to ascertain the value of Barker property located at 6th and “J” Streets. Superintendent of Streets and Projects Wren gave a staff request.
Councilmember Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
22. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Agreement with Wasco Recreation & Parks District.
City Manager Pennell reported on meetings with the West/Cortez committee regarding a monthly stipend for the Recreation and Parks District. Councilmember Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Councilmember Espitia abstained.
23. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Project Bidding Procedures and Explanation of 10% Fidelity Deposit. City Manager Pennell gave a report to the Council regarding bidding projects, bonds and staff procedures. No action taken.
24. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Mid-Management Employee Salary Adjustments. City Manager Pennell requested that the Council consider the same salary adjustments for mid-management and requested that the 5% increase be implemented at the discretion of the department head. Councilmember Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Cortez. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Councilmember Wegman opposed.
25. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Employment Position Descriptions. Director of Code Compliance
City Operations Manager
Human Resource Manager Randhawa read the staff report of job descriptions for the two positions. After discussion of the Barker property and its eventual findings, Councilmember Espitia made a motion to approve and postpone hiring until Barker property is resolved, 2nd by Councilmember Pearson. All in favor, motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
26. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Recommendation of Appointment to the Wasco Housing Authority Commission, term to expire May 18, 2010
The committee of Councilmembers Pearson and Cortez made the recommendation of returning Commissioner Luella Jackson to the commission. Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve committee recommendation, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
27. Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2006-2348 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR WASCO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, WASCO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 01-01, AND WASCO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 01-02 FOR TAX YEAR 2006-07 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THIS RESOLUTION SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING. City Manager gave a staff report and set the Public Hearing date for August 8th at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Councilmember Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West Council Members Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the resolution.
28. REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None
29. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Woodcock-EIR- July 24, and Kern Cog update for regional planning.
30. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-none
31. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL-none
32. CLOSED SESSION-none
33. ADJOURNMENT – 10:35 p.m. Councilmember Cortez made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Councilmember Wegman. All in favor, motion carried. 5-0-0
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West, Jr., Mayor
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