City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, May 20, 2008
1) CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Allred of First United Methodist offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor Wegman, Members; Cortez, Espitia, Hively, West
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:
a) City of Wasco Proclamation presented to Make-A-Wish Foundation for Make-A-Wish Destination Joy Day National Campaign.
Presentation will be forwarded to Foundation. No one was present to receive proclamation.
b) Certificate of Recognition presented to Barbara Lucas for her Dedicated Volunteer Service to the Community of Wasco.
Mayor Wegman presented certificate of recognition to long-time resident Barbara Lucas.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Following Meeting:
Regular Meeting on May 6, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff’s Activity Report for the Month of April 2008.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report:
1. Wasco Code Compliance – April 2008
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for April 2008
f) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, RE: 08-569 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.
g) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
h) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions, hearing none, Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
8) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance and Waive First Reading, RE: 08-570 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.52 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING SECTION 10.52.040 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REGULATION, PERMIT, APPLICATION AND FEES. (Allen)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director gave report of the implementation of a fee for overweight and oversized trucks that use city streets identifying the formation of a permit and fee process.
Mayor Wegman asked for comments, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to waive the first reading and approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2525 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CREATING THE LIFT STATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2008-01. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a staff report of the assessment district for tracts 6334 and 6460.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez
ABSENT: None
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 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE LIFT STATION PROJECT SUBJECT TO VOTER CONFIRMATION. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a staff report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:16p.m.
Finance Director Zervis asked if there were any ballots available tonight to add to the vote. There were none.
Finance Director Zervis asked if there was anyone present who wished to change their vote. There were none.
Finance Director asked the City Clerk to count and report the votes cast.
City Clerk Hight reported that there were 73 ballots returned.
question #1 --73 ayes
question #2.--73 ayes
Member West made a motion to waive the first reading and approve the ordinance as read, 2nd by Member Hively.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2527 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2009. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions, hearing none, Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2528 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 AUTHORIZATION OF THE MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO TEM TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY/COUNTY PAYMENT PROGRAM. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a report of the requested allocation of $6,337.00 to purchase roll off bins for community clean up activities.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions, hearing none, Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2529 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 AUTHORIZATION OF THE MAYOR OR MAYOR PRO TEM TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRAFFITI HURTS® NATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave staff report and asked for Council approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions, hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
14) Report and Provide Direction to Staff, RE: The Standard Operating Procedures for Graffiti Removal within the City. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief report of the existing ordinance and asked for council direction.
Member West asked how many cities have similar programs and spoke of his concerns that graffiti promotes gang activity and that the faster it is removed the better for the community.
There was discussion regarding paint supply sources, hold harmless disclaimers and code enforcement of existing ordinance and possible funding from redevelopment for blighted areas.
Barbara Lucas Poplar Ave. spoke of her garage being tagged and her disappointment of the 10-Day notice she received months later from code enforcement.
Mayor Wegman called for direction from Council.
There was a consensus that within 24 hours, graffiti should be removed if at all possible,
property owner should be contacted for paint to match their home or business, and sign a release/hold harmless agreement. If property owner declines, administrative citation process could be used.
Attorney Plaza will work with staff for the creation of the process/agreement.
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Implementation of a Formal Application Granting Neighborhood Block Parties and Street Closure. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen asked for approval of a formal application and cost recovery program for lost or damaged equipment associated with block parties and street closures.
After discussion direction was given to capture a $25.00 deposit for each barricade, proof of security for events with attendance of 50 or more persons, and Sheriffs department copied and notified of each application.
Member Hively made a motion to approve as amended, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: the Sheriff’s Activity League’s Request to use the City owned Building at 1445 12th Street. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief report and asked for direction. There was a brief discussion regarding the need for an air conditioner and payment of the electrical bill of $25.00 per month.
There was a brief discussion regarding overages of the electrical bill, and Sgt. Lees assurances that the bill would be covered by SAL or himself, signage and indemnifying the city.
Council asked staff to draft the MOU with the city attorney.
Member West made a motion to approve subject to Attorney approval, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Finance Director Zervis reported that in an effort along with the Sheriffs Department just shy of 50 vehicles were cited and towed for license violations. Staff wrote 54 citations.
Sgt Lee reported that there will be a DUI check point the First Saturday in June. He also reported that a Deputy was injured during a pursuit last evening.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- none
18) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-reported that Cal Trans has signed off on the Best Western and 2 other projects are moving forward.
19) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL - none
20) CLOSED SESSION- none
21) ADJOURNMENT Member Hively made motion to adjourn to redevelopment meeting.2ND by Member Espitia at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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