City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
June 3, 2008
1) CALL TO ORDER
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Danny Arellano of Primera Iglesia Bautista offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor Wegman, Members; Cortez, Hively West
Absent: Member Espitia,
Attorney E Plaza, City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Deputy Director Public Works Wren, Sr. Planner McNamara, Sgt Lee
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a) Certificate of Recognition presented to John Stowe for his Dedicated Volunteer Service to the Community of Wasco.
Member Hively presented award to Mr. John Stowe for his dedicated volunteerism to the community.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Following Meeting:
Budget Workshop/Study Session on April 29, 2008
Regular Meeting on May 20, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, 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.
d) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, RE: 08-571 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.
e) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Wasco and the Wasco Union High School District.
f) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
g) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Member Cortez removed item 7d for discussion.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve remaining calendar 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance titles
Member West made a motion to hear item 13, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member Espitia absent.
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 2008-2532 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO HEREBY APPROVES THE AMENDMENT OF THE SITING ELEMENT TO INCLUDE THE H.M. HOLLOWAY LANDFILL. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comments.
Member Cortez asked about the siting element.
Don Ferguson addressed the council and answered the questions.
There was discussion regarding sludge, treated bio solids, fly ash and restrictions and conditions.
Kenneth Hirsh, geologist for HM Holloway addressed many of the questions.
Public Works Director Allen stated that this does line up with the cities long term strategic plan for class A sludge.
Member Cortez asked about measure E and how it related to the landfill.
Mr. Hirsh answered that this was land fill not land spreading.
After a lengthy discussion Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Mittag gave the fund total of $305,239.00. No action taken.
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance and Waive First Reading, RE: 08-572 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING THE CITY OF WASCO’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY ADDING PD-CR 0804 TO ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 029-021-01 AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A. (Raper)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara gave a staff report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comments, hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:33p.m.
Member West made a motion to approve and waive the first reading, 2nd by Member Hively.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2530 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 08-02, THE APPLICATION OF JIMMY AND YVONNE GREENFIELD TO EXPAND THE CHEVRON GAS STATION LOCATED AT 2033 HWY 46, (APN 029-021-01) AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A AND EXHIBIT B. (Raper)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara gave a staff report of requested project.
Mayor Wegman asked for questions or comments, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
11) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance and Waive First Reading, RE: 08-573 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17.54 (PRECISE DEVELOPMENT (P-D) COMBINING DISTRICT/PERMIT REVIEW GUIDELINES) SUBSECTION 17.54.130. (Raper)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Sr. Planner McNamara gave a staff report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
There was a brief discussion regarding elevation, color details and standards and compliance.
Member Hively made a motion to waive the first reading and approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
12) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2531 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave report.
Mayor Wegman asked for public comment, hearing none closed the public hearing at 8:15p.m.
Member Hively and Mayor Wegman commended staff for a job well done.
Member Cortez asked about the merit increase for employees.
City Manager Mittag explained that there were no layoffs and that the city would meet the COLA increase.
Member Cortez stated that he could not support the budget due to the exclusion of the merit increase for employees.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Hively, and West.
NOES: Cortez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2533 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SPECIAL TAX AREA ZONE 2005-1 WITHIN THE WASCO SPECIAL POLICE TAX AREA FOR SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report stating the annual requirement to confirm assessment.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none, Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2534 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SPECIAL TAX AREA ZONED 2006-1 WITHIN THE WASCO SPECIAL POLICE TAX AREA FOR SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2535 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SPECIAL TAX AREA ZONE 2006-2 WITHIN THE WASCO SPECIAL POLICE TAX AREA FOR SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
17) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2536 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING; AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report.
There was brief discussion regarding income standards and definition of first time buyers.
With no further discussion Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez
ABSENT: Espitia
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
18) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Consider City Council Appointment to the Planning Commission Vacancy. (Mayor Wegman and Mayor Pro Tem West)
Member West made a motion to appoint Mike Lawerence to the vacated Planning Commissioner seat, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Espitia absent.
19) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF- none
20) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- none
21) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER- none
22) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL- none
Member Cortez made a motion to move to the RDA agenda, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member Espitia absent.
Mayor Wegman reconvened the regular meeting at 8:39 p.m. and moved into closed session.
23) CLOSED SESSION:
a) Sierra Club v. City of Wasco (No CV263663) and
Association of Irritated Residents v. City of Wasco (CV 263656)
Government Code Section 54956.9: Pending Litigation
City Attorney Plaza reported no action taken.
b) Townsend Well: Threatened Litigation 54956.9(c) and 54956.9(b)(3)(E).
City Attorney Plaza reported the Council gave direction regarding negotiations.
Member Hively made a motion to adjourn at 10:12 p.m., 2nd by Member West. Motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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