City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
July 1, 2008
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wegman called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: In Pastor Cockrell absence, Jim Zervis, Finance Director, offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor Wegman, Members; Espitia, Hively West
Absent: Cortez
Attorney E Plaza, City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Sr. Planner McNamara, Sgt Lee
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
a) Proclamation citing the week of July 7-13th, as “Healthy Air Living Week” in Wasco presented to Brenda Turner, Outreach and Community Representative.
Mayor Wegman presented proclamation to Brenda Turner who in turn thanked the council and staff for supporting Healthy Air Living Week.
b) Certificate of Recognition presented to Marlene Swan for her Dedicated Volunteer Service to the Community of Wasco.
Mayor Wegman presented Certificate of Recognition to Mrs. Swan. Mrs. Swan thanked the Mayor and Council and stated that she was looking forward to working with the City on the creation of the new historical park.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Alan Townsend 14816 Griffith Ave. Submitted a letter to the council titled Townsend-Ketcherside Well for the City of Wasco, which he also read aloud.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Following Meeting:
Regular Meeting on June 3, 2008
Special Joint Meeting on June 3, 2008
Regular Meeting on June 17, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, RE: 08-574 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING THE CITY OF WASCO’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY ADDING PD-RR 0803 TO ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 487-010-53 AND 487-010-54 AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A.
d) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Performance Security Bond reduction to the amount of 10% of the approved engineers estimate for the off-site improvements on Phases 1, 2 & 3 for Tract 6449.
e) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2541 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008, WITH THE STATE WIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
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 Espitia 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 ordinance and resolution title.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account
Information provided, no action taken.
9) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2542 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WASCO AND THE WASCO RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE BARKER PARK AND WESTSIDE PARK BETWEEN JULY 1, 2008 – JUNE 30, 2009. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report proposing no cost increase.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Hively, and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Espitia
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
10) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2543 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Mayor Wegman closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia.
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.
11) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2544 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 01-01 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Mayor Wegman closed the public hearing at 7:20 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: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
12) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2545 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 01-02 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Mayor Wegman closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia.
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.
13) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2546 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 06-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Mayor Wegman closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Mayor Wegman.
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: 2547 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DESIGNATING THE MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WASCO. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Member Espitia 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: 08-248 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WASCO AND THE OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER, DIVISION OF AUDITS TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE CONTRACT. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and recommended approval.
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.
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2549 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 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report and notified the council of two project members in the audience if there were any questions for them.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions.
Marlene Swan asked how many similar projects have been built and why the need for more?
Pat Newman reported that they had no vacancies in their developments and a waiting list.
Mayor Wegman asked for further comment or questions, hearing none, Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, Hively,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: West
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
17) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2550 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR PRO TEM, IN MAYOR’S ABSENCE) TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief report and recommended approval.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions.
Member Espitia asked if there were any problems with current crossing system. Staff answered that the new system/technology would address some of the current concerns.
Member West asked how routes were determined to be included in program. Staff answered that crossings must be within 1000 feet of schools.
There was discussion regarding the funding and the guidelines set for expenditure.
Mayor Wegman asked for further questions or comments.
Hearing none, 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: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
McNamara thanked Council members West and Hively and Mayor Wegman for attending the Kern Regional Blueprint Summit meeting and found their input helpful.
Allen reported on E Street and D Street projects being ahead of schedule. He also reported that PW is hoping to pave Scofield next week.
19) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Eva Plaza reported that item 22 b) be removed due to no new information.
20) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Mittag reported that there is no news from the Railroad regarding the Historical Society and the property south of the transit station.
Miles Johnson Community Development Director has also arrived and is moving into his home this evening.
21) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
West: reported a broken sprinkler in front of Baptist Church.
Wegman: reported that there were 5 carwashes and asked if it were a water issue that should be looked into.
Hively: reported that the blueprint was informative on the 10/20 year growth plan.
Hively made a motion move to Wasco Redevelopment Agency Meeting 2nd by Member Espitia at 7:48. Motion carried.
Espitia made a motion to return to open session and move into closed session, 2nd by West at 7:53 p.m.
Motion carried
22) 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
b) Townsend Well: Threatened Litigation 54956.9(c) and 54956.9(b)(3)(E).
Mayor Pro Tem West reconvened the open meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Attorney Plaza reported that on item 22 a) that direction was provided. As previously stated item 22 b) was not heard.
23) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wegman asked that tonight meeting be dedicated in memory to Julian Munoz.
Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. 2nd by Member West. Motion carried
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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