City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 3, 2007
TUESDAY, July 10, 2007 – 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION
4) ROLL CALL: Attorney B. Garcia, City Manager Pennell, Assistant City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Rodriguez, 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
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a) Proclamation recognizing Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week
during the week of July 15 - 21, 2007. Mayor Espitia presented proclamation to Elizabeth Gong representative from the Probation Department.
b) Mayor Espitia and Councilmember’s presented a plaque of Recognition to City Manager Larry Pennell for his 13 years of Service to the City of Wasco, recognizing this meeting as his last as he is retiring July 31, 2007.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
John Olson 1960 Poso Dr. opposed water bill rate increase.
Jose Luna Shamrock Court opposed water bill rate increase.
Joshua Jones 2025 Jubilee questioned council decisions and supported recall effort.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account
b) Report and Possible Approval to Authorize staff to accept and award lowest qualifying bid for a new roll-off truck and 2 forty yard bins.
c) Report and Possible Approval to Request Authorization to Purchase a Replacement Facilities Maintenance Vehicle.
d) Report and Possible Approval of a 2007-2445 Resolution for HOME Program Application.
e) Report and Possible Approval of a 2007-2447 Resolution Approving a Contract for Professional Services by and between Centration, Inc. and the City of Wasco for the Preparation of SB90 Mandated Cost Claims.
f) Report and Possible Approval of a 2007-2446 Resolution Approving an Application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for an Allocation from the Heavy-Duty Engine Program’s On-Road Vehicle Fleet Modernization Option; the Execution of a Standard Agreement if selected for Funding and any Amendments thereto; and any Related Documents necessary to participate in the Heavy-Duty Engine Program.
g) Report and Possible Approval to Authorize Willdan to Prepare a Housing Element Update in Compliance with the Housing Element Proposal.
h) Approval of Sick Leave Policy for City Staff, which establishes criteria for sick leave and the cash out of sick leave in excess of 960 hours.
i) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
j) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Espitia pulled item 7a for discussion
Cortez pulled item 7d for discussion
Espitia pulled item 7h for review and vote at a later date.
Member West made a motion to approve items 7 b, c, e, f, g, I and j, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution titles
Member Cortez made a motion to approve item 7a, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Mayor Espitia abstained.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve item 7d, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Hively, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez,
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
8) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consider Purchase of Headphone System and Equipment and Hiring Interpreter for Translation of City Council Meetings. (Councilmember West)
There was a brief discussion regarding the need of equipment versus employee translator, and the cost of the equipment. Staff will review and bring back a report to council.
9) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Housing Authority Commissioner Appointments. (Mayor Pro Tem Cortez and Councilmember Wegman)
Members asked staff to set up appointments with interested parties.
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A 2007-2444 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING THE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.24 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE (ORD. 02-469). (Wren)
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing. Wren gave a brief staff report. Mayor Espitia asked for further comments; there were none.
Mayor Espitia closed the public hearing 7:25 p.m.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. All in favor motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
11) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: 7th Street Fence and Landscaping Project. (Raper)
Raper gave a brief staff report. There was a brief discussion regarding fencing and complying with the Historic Overlay regulations, and possible RDA funding of project.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve option 1, and look to RDA for funding, 2nd by member Hively. Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote. Cortez and West abstained
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A 2007-2448 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNIFINANCIAL AND THE CITY OF WASCO FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MARKET STUDY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE WASCO INDUSTRIAL PARK. (Raper)
Zervis gave a brief staff report. Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. All in favor motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
13) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, RE: AN 2007-539 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WASCO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED 2007 AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Mittag)
Members Cortez and West left the council chambers due to conflict of interest.
Assistant City Manager Mittag gave a staff report of project.
Don Olson 1916 Poso asked about the how the money is spent.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Hively, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez, West.
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the Ordinance title
14) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Planning Director Salary Range. (Mittag)
Mittag gave a brief report and asked council to consider raising the salary range.
Mr. Lona
Doug Laughlin
Maria Parades
Cathy Nunez
Susanna Rios
All spoke in regards to this issue.
After a lengthy discussion Member Hively made a motion to approve the increase, 2nd by Member Wegman. All in favor, motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Jones gave a report on the progress of the stop light at Hwy 46 and Griffith with a competition date of July 25th
Best Wishes were given by staff to Mr. Pennell upon his retirement.
REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- None
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER- Mr. Pennell thanked the staff and Council, and said it had been his honor to serve the public.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL –
Best wishes were given by Council to Mr. Pennell upon his retirement.
CLOSED SESSION- None
ADJOURNMENT- Member Cortez made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor
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