City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, June 19, 2007 – 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
1) CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Member Wegman asked that tonight’s meeting be dedicated in memory to Bob Clark and that a letter be sent to his family.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION – Pastor Cockrell of Truelight Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL- Mayor Espitia, Members: Cortez, Wegman, West
Attorney Garcia, City Manager Pennell, Assistant City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Administrative Services/Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Jones, City Projects Manager Wren, City Operations Manager Allen, Interim Planning Director Raper, Human Resource Manager Randhawa, and Sergeant Lee.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: Presentation of Recognition to Larry A. Pearson for his years of service to the Community as Mayor and City Council Member. Mayor Pro Tem Cortez presented Mr. Pearson with a plaque, commemorating his years of service to the City of Wasco.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Doug Laughlin 1609 5th Street, asked Council or staff for help with his neighbor at his place of business on 7th street; complaining about the trash and rocks behind their business.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Bill Paying List.
b) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Reports:
1. Wasco Code Compliance Officer – May 2007
2. Fire Prevention Services – May 2007
c) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for May 2007.
d) Approval of Bid Award to Bond Blacktop from Union City Ca. for the Slurry Seal 7th Street Project at a Cost Not to Exceed $25,041.60.
e) Approval of Bid Award. Apparent low bidder is Maverick Asphalt for the Construction of the Transit Station Parking Lot Extension Federal Project #SA646406 at a Cost Not to Exceed $145,314.00.
f) Approval of a # 2007-2428 Resolution 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 2007-08 and Authorizing the City Clerk to Publish the Resolution setting the Public Hearing.
g) Approval of a # 2007-2429 Resolution of the City of Wasco Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Landscaping and Lighting District No. 06-1 and Giving Notice and Setting the Public Hearing on the formation of said District.
h) Approval of a # 2007-2431 Resolution of the City of Wasco Authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract with the State Controller for services to prepare the Annual Street Report.
i) Approval of a # 2007-2430 Resolution of the City of Wasco Authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease with option to purchase a compact wheel loader with bucket and grapple at a cost not to exceed $84,995.63, and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith.
j) Approval of a # 2007-2432 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving an application to keep America Beautiful, Inc. for an award from the Graffiti Hurts® National Grant Program; the Execution of a Standard Agreement if selected for funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the Graffiti Hurts® National Grant.
k) Approval of a # 2007-2433 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving an application to the California Department of Conservation for an allocation from the City/County Payment Program; the Execution of a Standard Agreement if selected for funding and any amendments thereto; and any related documents necessary to participate in the City/County Payment Program.
l) Approval of a # 2007-2436 Resolution of the City of Wasco supporting the early allocation of $1 Billion from Prop. 1B.
m) Approval of a # 2007-2427 Resolution of the City of Wasco Approving submission of a Universal Pre-Application to the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for projects funded under Proposition 50 and Proposition 84.
n) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account
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 Pennell removed item 7e to bring back at the next meeting.
Mayor Espitia removed item 7n for discussion and vote.
Wegman made a motion to approve remaining calendar, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Wegman to approve item 7n, 2nd by West. Motion carried with a 3-0-1 vote. Mayor Espitia abstained
City Clerk Hight read the resolution titles.
8) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT CONCERNING CITY OF WASCO AND WASCO PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT AND RESPONSES (Wasco City Council/City Attorney)
Mayor Espitia asked the council and audience for comments.
Member Cortez addressed the council and audience.
Susanna Rios 2322 Sharon Ct. spoke in favor of forwarding report to Atty. General.
Vincent Martinez 485 Christopher Ct. spoke in favor of forwarding report to the Atty. General.
Doug Laughlin 1609 5th Street spoke in favor of coming to a solution.
After a lengthy discussion, Member Cortez made a motion to continue this to the next meeting.
There was further discussion regarding coming to a resolution tonight.
Don Sanders 1511 G Street spoke in favor tabling issue.
Velda Sanders 1511 G Street spoke in favor of forwarding report to Atty. General.
Elisa Pelayo 7th Street spoke in favor of tabling issue.
There was an attempted discussion regarding Attorney Garcia and his contract. Mayor Espitia and City Attorney reminded audience that this was not on this agenda and could not be discussed further.
Member Cortez restated his motion to continue to July 3 meeting, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote.
Mayor Espitia took a brief recess at 8:16 p.m.
Mayor Espitia reconvened meeting at 8:24 p.m.
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A # 2007-2435 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE COMBINED REPORT FOR ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, TRASH, RUBBISH AND DEBRIS AND ASSESSING THE COST THEREOF PURSUANT TO CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.24
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing. Administrative Services/Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and introduced Shirl Papaian from Fire Prevention Services read the report and asked for comments or questions from the council or audience. There were none.
Mayor Espitia closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
10) Continued Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval RE: 2007-2426 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WASCO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and circulated the Annual Budget Recommendations to council.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Espitia closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
11) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: 2007-2434 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5311 NONURBANIZED GRANT PROGRAM STATE DISCRETIONARY RESERVE; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2007 DISCRETIONARY SUBSIDY FUNDING. (Allen)
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing.
City Operations Manager Allen gave a report of what the funding would allow the purchase of a GPS tracking system and bus shelters.
There were no other comments.
Mayor Espitia closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Member Wegman left the council chambers at 8:45 p.m.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Mayor Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Wegman
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
Member Wegman returned to council chambers at 8:47 p.m.
12) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RONALD MITTAG AS CITY MANAGER (Garcia)
City Attorney asked that this item be brought back to July 3rd meeting.
13) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: FILLING VACANCY ON RECREATION AND PARK BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Pennell/Garcia)
City Manager Pennell explained that a letter of resignation had been received from Wasco Parks and Recreation Director Carl Joe Hively and asked for a continuance of appointment until the incorrect term limits can be corrected and staggered. A general consensus was given, no action taken.
14) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allen: report on clock tower on 7th and E streets.
Zervis: report on 1861 G Street, and reported of Rene Reyes hospitalization.
Sgt. Lee: gave a brief staff report regarding DUI check points and bike patrols.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: reported that all tenants that need representation now have counsel.
16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER: none
17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL:
Cortez: inquired to agriculture theft and any special units dedicated to the cause.
18) CLOSED SESSION- None
19) ADJOURNMENT –Member Wegman made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor
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