City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, August 15, 2006 – 7:00pm
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor West called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. INVOCATION: Pastor John Ross of Westside Family Fellowship delivered the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL: Mayor West, Council Members: Cortez, Pearson, Espitia and Wegman.
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Finance Director Wooner, Public Works Director Jones, Superintendent of Streets and City Projects Wren, Planning Director Woodcock, Economic Development Director Mittag, Sr. Planner McNamara, Human Resource Manager Randhawa and Sgt. Zimmerman.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: None
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Wayne Ketcherside 17045 Leonard Ave. spoke in favor of extending City Managers contract. Mr. Ketcherside circulated a letter to the council and audience.
Jasbier Sandu 2102 2nd Street, reported a problem if tree brush in his ally. He received a $485.00 bill from Fire Prevention Services.
Bob Reeves 2325 Sunset reported nuisances in his neighborhood.
1. grass and weeds left in gutters from neighbors and gardeners.
2. water running in alley
3. Palm trees that should be trimmed
4. Neglected pools that are green
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Bill Paying List.
b) Acceptance of Fire Prevention Services, Inc. Code Enforcement Progress Report for July 2006.
c) 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 1/8 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.
d) Approval of a #2359 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6600 Phase 1 (located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Gromer and Palm Avenues), 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.
e) Approval of a Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6432 (located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Poplar and Filburn Avenues), 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.
f) Approval of a Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6451 (located directly west of the Valley Rose Golf Course), 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.
g) Approval of a #2360 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving the Final Subdivision Map, Improvement Plans, Improvement Security and Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6589 Phase 1 (located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Filburn and Central Ave.), 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.
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.
Staff pulled items 7c, 7e, and 7f for discussion.
Cortez pulled item 7g for discussion.
Pearson made a motion to approve the remaining calendar, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
Cortez explained that he needed to abstain from item 7g.
Pearson made a motion to approve 7g, 2nd by Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez
ABSENT: None
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
8. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request for Proposals to Retain Executive Search Firm for City Manager Recruitment (Mayor West)
Pearson questioned the mayor on the creation and circulation of a contract for an interim city manager, stating that no one is authorized to circulate a contract without the knowledge and consent of council. Following discussion, West stated that this issue was not on the agenda. Peake suggested that the item be put on the next city council agenda to allow for full and complete discussion of the issue and the protocol that was followed or not followed. West requested that the item be placed on the next agenda. Pearson made a motion to postpone the discussion of request for proposals until after the election. Cortez seconded the motion. Resident Wayne Ketcherside spoke in opposition to using an executive search firm due to the high cost. Espitia and Wegman also
spoke in opposition to hiring an executive search firm. Following discussion, West called for the vote. Motion failed on a 2-3 vote. Espitia, Wegman and West opposed.
West then entertained a motion to not retain an executive search firm. Following discussion, Espitia made a motion to not request proposals to retain an executive search firm. The motion was seconded by West and passed with a 3-2 vote. Cortez and Pearson opposed.
West requested that an item be placed on the next agenda to retain a committee to initiate the process of searching for a new city manager.
9. 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 (Woodcock) Continued from July 18, 2006.
West re-opened the public hearing. Woodcock gave a staff report. Cortez asked Wegman to abstain from comment and vote due to her possession of canopies in her backyard. West asked for canopies and manufactured housing to be separated for comments.
Bob Reeves spoke in opposition to canopies.
Barbara Parcel 1517 5th Street spoke in favor of canopies
Enrique Polaris 2400 Krista Ct spoke in favor of canopies
Rachael Gonzales 2300 9th Place spoke in favor of canopies
Espitia reported that he and Wegman canvassed the neighborhoods of the listed canopies.
With no further comments, West closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Attorney Peake suggested that staff bring back to council 17.19.01 as a separate ordinance.
Cortez made a motion to approve the ordinance as read, 2nd by Pearson. Motion did not carry with a 2-2-1 vote. West and Espitia opposed, Wegman abstained.
West requested that the two items be brought back to council as separate items.
10. Report, Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING THE CITY OF WASCO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
West recused himself from this item and left the chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Espitia opened the public hearing.
Woodcock gave a staff report.
Sara Low 912 Hong Kong Restaurant spoke in opposition to the zone change.
Olympia Ayala Allstate Insurance spoke in opposition to the zone change
Alfredo Ayala Allstate Insurance spoke in opposition to the zone change
Joanna Mesa Alexis Restaurant spoke in opposition to the zone change.
Salvador Cruz spoke in favor of the zone change.
Wegman thanked business owners for doing business in Wasco and stated that she opposed the zone change because it did not comply with the historic overlay plan.
Cortez asked Mr. Cruz if he researched the historic overlay.
Jim Moreno of Moreno and Associates representing Mr. Cruz spoke in favor of zone change. Salvador Cruz passed out pictures and proposals to council.
Gary Johnson representing Hong Kong owners spoke in opposition of zone change.
Cortez made a motion to deny zone change, 2nd by Wegman, motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. West abstained.
11. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request by resident Joanne Martin to address Council concerning Annexation 37.
Joanne Martin requested that staff postpone this item with LAFCO. Ms. Martin has issues with curb and gutter, sidewalks, sewer and roads.
Tom Fallgetter spoke on Ms. Martins behalf.
After discussion, Cortez made a motion to request for a continuance as long as the action did not make the application null and void, 2nd by Espitia. All in favor motion carried.
12. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consider adoption of the Economic Development Opportunities Plan. Mittag gave a brief staff report and introduced Audrey Taylor with Chabin Concepts. Ms. Taylor gave a power point presentation of the project and concept ideas. Sam Sikola spoke in favor of the project.
Cortez made a motion to approve plan, 2nd by Pearson. All in favor, motion carried.
13. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consider Continuing Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee and Expanding Membership to include one Community at Large member and one Agriculture Sector member. Mittag requested continuing and expanding his committee.
Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried.
14. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Signage and Marketing Program with Chabin Concepts and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement for Phase 1, at a Cost Not to Exceed $11,000. Mittag gave a brief explanation and report.
Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Espitia. All in favor motion carried.
15. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request to Retain a Landscape Architectural firm for review of landscaping and irrigation plans for new land developments. Woodcock gave a brief explanation and report. Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Espitia. All in favor motion carried.
16. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Transfer of Public Use Covenant and Personal Property Sale Agreement with Northern California Universal Enterprises, Inc. to Valley Rose Golf Course, a California Limited Partnership. Attorney Peake requested signage of agreement with the condition that it is in fact Northern California Universal Enterprises, Inc that takes ownership.
Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Pearson. All in favor motion carried.
REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF-None
REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-None
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL-
Pearson: asked staff to research our sphere of influence and where we are headed.
West: water usage and what to do about water running down the gutters.
CLOSED SESSION- none
ADJOURNMENT 10:45 p.m. Cortez made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Pearson. All in favor motion carried
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West Jr., Mayor
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