City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
May 6, 2008 – 7:00pm
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE:
3) INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Allred of First United Methodist offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL:
Mayor Wegman, Council Members: Espitia, Hively and West
Absent: Member Cortez
Attorney E Plaza, City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Community Development Director Raper, Sgt Lee
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: Presentation on Prop 98 – Hilary Baird, Regional PA Manager, SSJVD.
Presentation was postponed.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Following Meeting:
Regular Meeting on April 15, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Award Street Reconstruction project for E Street, Broadway, D Street, and 4th Street and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract.
d) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
e) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Member West made a motion to approve calendar, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Mittag gave report.
Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried 3-0-1-1 Member Cortez absent, Member Espitia abstained.
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A 2008-2521 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO TO CREATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DECLARING ITS INTENT TO IMPOSE THE ASSESSMENT ON NEW DEVELOPMENT. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave report of intention for direction from council.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or question, hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:04.
Member West made a motion to approve resolution, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance and Waive First Reading RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ELIMINATING THE TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF LOANS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS, EXTENDING THE TIME LIMIT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, EXTENDING THE TIME LIMIT FOR PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS AND RECEIPT OF TAXES UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WASCO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave reported that this will modify terms and restrictions related to RDA project which will allow the agency to provide for the future issuance of bonds and other debt repayable from tax increment generated in the project area.
Mayor Wegman asked for questions, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve and waive the first reading, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: The Standard Operating Procedures for the Wasco Animal Control Facility, Field Operations, Animal Rescue Groups and Procedures for Euthanizing Animals. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief report of the requirements for obtaining and following a procedure manual for rescue and euthanizing animals.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions.
Member Espitia asked about diet for the animals. Staff answered.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve resolution, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: City Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a report of the CIP and called it a living document that is subject to change and does not obligate the Council without review and approval.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 2008-2522 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE KERN COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER’S OFFICE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUND. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis reported that a new fund was needed for collection of the proposed special assessment district for operation and maintenance, and replacement of sewer lift station. Approval of this resolution only requests that the new fund be established. The assessment district will come before council at the May 20th regular council meeting.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions.
Hearing none, Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 2008-2523 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT PUBLIC TRANSIT CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a report on the claim the City has to file for Public Transit to Kern Cog.
Mayor Wegman asked for comments or questions.
Hearing none, Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A 2008-2524 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL’S YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF IN THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave report of the Stewardship council activities and the request of the Public Works Department for $183,000.00 for construction of restrooms and sewer connections at the Annin Avenue Recreation Park.
Mayor Wegman asked for comments or questions.
Member Hively asked if that would be enough funding. Staff answered that it should be.
Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 2008-2525 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE CITY OF WASCO INTERNAL CONTROL POLICY. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a report of resolution setting an internal control policy that addresses the recommendations of the Auditor.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve resolution, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
17) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allen: reported 3 of the 6 sunshades are in place and that PW has ordered 2 additional solar lights.
Zervis: reported that code compliance has implemented a shift change which puts an officer on duty on Saturdays and until 6:30 p.m. weekdays, and that officers are working with Sheriffs Department on expired tags on vehicles.
Sgt. Lee: reported that First Fridays went well without incident. Staff was concentrating on patrolling skate park area. He also reported on traffic officer and the fact that any officer may ticket a violation.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- none
19) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-
Commended Managers Allen and Zervis for being proactive and for doing their jobs well.
He also reported that the owner of the land on Highway 46 where the proposed projects are underway had been killed and that he expected a slow down on the progress of the project.
20) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Espitia: reported his appreciation to staff for the work on the budget, and thanked City Manager Mittag for a job well done.
West: echoed Member Espitia’s comments.
Hively: spoke of his appreciation of staff.
Wegman: thanked staff, City Manager Mittag and the Sheriffs Department.
Member West made a motion to recess to the RDA agenda, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member Cortez absent.
Mayor Wegman reconvened the regular meeting of the Wasco City Council at 7:50 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to move into closed session, 2nd by Member West motion carried at 7:50 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Wegman reconvened regular meeting of the Wasco City Council at 8:52 p.m.
1. Government Code 54956.9(a)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of Cases:~ Sierra Club v. City of Wasco
City Attorney Plaza reported that direction was given to initiate conversations with Sierra Club.
2. Government Code 54956.9(a)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of Cases:~ Association of Irritated Residents v. City of Wasco
City Attorney Plaza reported that direction was given to initiate conversations with Association of Irritated Residents.
3. Government Code 54956.9(b)(3)(C)
Conference with Legal Counsel – Threatened Litigation
Matter:~ Townsend Well
City Attorney Plaza reported that no action was taken.
4. Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C)
Conference with Legal Counsel -- Threatened Litigation
Matter: McIntosh Claim for Copyright Infringement
City Attorney Plaza reported that no action was taken.
21) ADJOURNMENT Member West made a motion to adjourn regular meeting, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 4-0-1 at 8:55 p.m.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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