City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
October 7, 2008
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Tonight's meeting is dedicated in memory of Mr. Jack Burtner
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Bill Lewis of Griffith Avenue Baptist Church offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor Wegman, Members; Cortez, Espitia, West
Absent: Member Hively
Attorney E Plaza, City Manager Mittag, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez, City Clerk Hight, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Senior Planner McNamara, Sgt Lee
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
There was a presentation to be made to Frosty King but the recipients were not present.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Wayne Ketcherside read a letter asking the council to come to a resolution regarding the
well issue on McCombs and Annin.
City Manager Mittag requested the council consider pulling item 10 from consideration and agenda. Member Espitia made a motion to pull the item, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried
4-0-1 Member Hively absent.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting on September 16, 2008.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Professional Services Agreement between Applied Development Economics and the City of Wasco for the City of Wasco Downtown Revitalization Study
d) Report and Possible Approval RE: Maintenance Agreement between the Wasco Union High School District and the City of Wasco for cost sharing of In-Pavement Lighting System on Palm Ave.
e) Report and Possible Approval RE: 08-2563 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ENTERING INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOHAN PATEL FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE INSTALLED BY THE DEVELOPER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 46 BETWEEN PALM AVENUE AND POPLAR AVENUE.
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 pulled item 7e for vote.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve the remaining calendar. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia and West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hively
With no discussion, Member Espitia made a motion to approve item 7e, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Espitia, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez
ABSENT: Hively
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account
Member Cortez made a motion to accept report given by City Manager Mittag, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with a 3-0-1-1 vote. Member Hively absent and Member Espitia abstained.
9) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2564 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE APPEAL OF DR. HAMILTON IN THE MATTER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF WALL SIGNS THAT EXCEED THE ALLOWABLE SIZE FOR A WALL SIGN IN THE CD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT. (McNamara)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner McNamara gave a report of the actions of the Planning Commission upholding staff decision to deny the wall sign for Dr Hamilton. McNamara also reported that the Planning Commission recommended Dr. Hamilton appeal that decision to the City Council and that staff is recommending approval.
There was a brief discussion regarding the denial, permit process, historic overlay and the restrictions of the walls of the Doctors specific building.
Mayor Wegman
Dr. Hamilton explained the process that took place with the creation of the sign and asked for consideration.
Member Hively arrived at 7:17 p.m.
Members Cortez, Espitia and West stated support of local business and promotion of business.
Mayor Wegman also stated her support of local business but stated her discomfort with changing the rules.
Mayor Wegman asked for further comment, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:20 pomp
Member Espitia made a motion to approve the appeal, 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
10) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Acceptance of Datamatic Corporation as a Sole Source Vendor of Radio Transmitting Water Meters and Software and Approving the Contract for the System Purchase. (Allen)
This item was not heard. Motion made prior to item 7 on the agenda.
11) Report and Possible Approval RE: 08-2565 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WHITESIDE FARMS FOR ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL LOCATED ON JACKSON AVE. 1,320 LF WEST OF SCOFIELD AVE. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a staff report and recommended approval of the resolution for an agreement.
There was a brief discussion regarding the 40 tons of grind. Member Cortez asked if this would in any way take away from the proposed Recreation area. Allen responded no, that it would not.
With no further discussion Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. 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: Low Bidders, S. A. Camp for Mechanical Installation and Turnupseed Electric Services for Electrical Installation for Well #7 and #10 Retrofit Project; and authorize Mayor to execute all Agreements. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a staff report. Staff recommended approval of the bid to award S.A. Camp for mechanical installation and Turnupseed Electric for electrical installation for Wells #7 and #10 retrofit project, and authorize the Mayor to execute all agreements.
Member Hively asked if any residents would be shut down during the project.
Mr. Allen responded that there will be a brief shutdown period while PG & E install the new transformer.
Member Hively made a motion to award bids as recommended by staff, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried 5-0-0
13) Report and Possible Approval RE: 08-2566 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief report of the current contract with CALPERS. The current contract does not include section 209003 which allows the City Council to open an early retirement window to employees in exchange for two years of additional service credits. If approved early retirement is completely voluntary for employees. Tonight's action would be a resolution of intent and a subsequent ordinance would be required.
After a brief discussion, Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia.
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 Possible Approval, RE: Employment Contract for Community Development Director. (Mittag).
City Manager Mittag gave a brief report of the contract and recommended approval.
Member West found a typo on page 6 correcting the year 2008 to 2009.
Member West made a motion to approve contract with the correction, 2nd by Member Espitia.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
15) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Housing Authority Commissioner Appointment. (Mayor Wegman and Mayor Pro Tem West)
Member Espitia made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Garza and advertise appointment in the local paper, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried 5-0-0
16) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Recreation & Parks District Director Appointment. (Mayor Wegman and Councilmember Hively)
Member Hively made a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Martinez and advertise appointment in the local paper, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member Espitia Abstained.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
McNamara: Reported that Planning Department received a deposit for $5000.00 from Red Roof Inn for Precise Development Plan.
Zervis: gave a report on Title III money and stated that he will keep the council informed as funds are made available to the city.
Allen: parking area for recreation complex is almost complete. Gromer reconstruction is almost complete, and he wanted to recognize the staff for a job well done.
Sgt Lee: Reported departure of promoted Deputies, and recent staff report of arrest in the community.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Ms. Plaza reported that the discovery process in the McIntosh matter is progressing.
19) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER none
20) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Hively: spoke of his concern regarding Beckes street completion.
West: asked staff about the ratio of tenants in the Senior Housing project on Highway 43 and the necessary numbers for its closing. He also reported on the recent League conference and two of the session he attended, one being water conservation and the other about Council and staff relationships.
Espitia: spoke of Prop 84 monies and getting information for staff.
21) CLOSED SESSION - none
22) ADJOURNMENT Member West made a motion to adjourn to Wasco Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 7:55 p.m., 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 5-0-0
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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