WASCO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
December 5, 2006
1) CALL TO ORDER West called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Mike Bradley of Grace Community Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL Mayor West, Council Members: Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney A. Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Interim Finance Director Mosqueda, Public Works Director Jones, Superintendent of Streets and City Projects Wren, City Projects Manager Allen, Economic Development Director Mittag, Planning Director Woodcock, Assistant Planner Jaquez, Associate Planner Patricia Manry, and Sgt. Zimmermann.
4) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: The Honorable Jose Solorio, 69th District Assemblymember –
West presented an award to Jose Solorio’s sister Maricella Solorio. Jose is a Wasco alumnus who is now the new 69th District Assemblymember.
5) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Susie Cooper, Gaston street, stated she had done some research and came up with totals that were spent on projects other than her sidewalk. City Manager Pennell asked if Ms Cooper could join him and key staff in a meeting on Friday morning to discuss a solution. Council asked for a report of that meeting at the next council meeting.
Umberto Marquez, 2424 Jasmine St., requested information on when the 10 mile an hour speed limit sign would be replace in the downtown between D and F streets. He also requested permission for the VFW to paint stars on the existing holes in the sidewalks to help define area. Council instructed Mr. Marques to meet with Marty Jones to discuss size and timetable.
6) OLD BUSINESS
a) Approval of the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of November 21, 2006.
Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
b) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Position Descriptions and Salary Ranges for Public Works Inspector I, II, and III (Continued from November 21, 2006)
Wren gave a staff report and asked for direction of Council. Discussion ensued regarding tracts that have accumulated funding for these positions. Salary comparisons to surrounding communities and midyear budget review. No action taken.
c) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request to Purchase Three (3) Vehicles for use in the Water, Engineering and Planning Departments utilizing the Kern County Competitive Bidding Process
Allen gave a staff report and requested the purchase of three vehicles with the Kern County Competitive Bidding Process.
Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Espitia. All in favor motion carried 5-0-0.
7) CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
a) Report and Resolution RE: Certification of Election Results. (City Clerk)
2006-2382 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF WASCO ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Cortez. 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.
b) Administration of the Oath of Office to Council Members, City Clerk and City
Treasurer Elect. (Deputy City Clerk)
Deputy City Clerk Krause administered the oath of office to Fred West, Cherylee Wegman, Rocio Mosqueda and Vickie Hight.
c) Nomination and Appointment of Mayor.
Wegman made a motion to appoint Danny Espitia as Mayor, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
d) Nomination and Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Wegman made a motion to appoint Tilo Cortez as Mayor, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
e) Presentation of Appreciation Award to Outgoing Mayor.
Espitia presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Mayor West. West thanked the staff and community.
f) Remarks by Officers.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Bill Paying List.
b) Approval of a Resolution 06-2383 Authorizing the Mayor’s Signature of the Certification of Acceptance for the Dedication for Storm Water Retention Purposes Granted by Barcelona II, LLC Over Sump Lot ‘A’ of Tract 6590 at the Northeast Corner of Poso Avenue and Central Avenue.
c) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
d) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and Approve
Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Wegman made a motion to approve the calendar, 2nd by Cortez. 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.
10) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Meeting with Senator Florez’ staff on Infrastructure Bonds
Cortez requested support of the application for 25 million in infrastructure financial assistance. There was discussion and a consensus reached for support.
Pearson made a motion to approve and move forward with process, 2nd by Cortez. All in favor motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
11) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval to Advertise for Bid Proposals to Purchase a 22-Passenger Transit Bus and Authorization to Execute a Purchase Agreement
Allen gave a staff report of the leased vehicles vs. the purchase of one.
Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Wegman. All in favor motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
12) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Krause reported on the newly hung shadow box presentation of the combat flag flown in operation Iraqi Freedom
Mosqueda thanked council for allowing her the position of interim finance director.
All staff congratulated council on election and officer appointments.
13) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-None
14) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-None
15) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Cortez thanked fellow council members for their support.
Espitia shared his vision for 2007 and the City of Wasco.
16) CLOSED SESSION-none
Citizen in the audience Pauline Marquez addressed the council and admonished the city to aid the Sr. program in Wasco, specifically the freezers and refrigerators in the Vets hall.
17) ADJOURNMENT – Cortez made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., 2nd by Espitia. All in favor motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor
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