City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
November 4, 2008
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Scott Allred of First United Methodist Church offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively Member West absent.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor Wegman presented a commendation to Finance Director Jim Zervis for outstanding work as Finance Director for the City of Wasco.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Jose Lona 1575 Shamrock Court spoke of his concerns regarding better night patrol of the city from the Sheriffs Department. He also asked if there was a way to implement a 15 mile per hour speed limit in school zones during school hours.
Lt. JR Rodriguez addressed the Council and audience and spoke of their commitment to address these issues of night patrol.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Special and Regular Meeting on October 21, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, Re: 08-578 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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 Cortez made a motion to approve the calendar, 2nd by Member Hively, Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West.
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
Without discussion, Member Cortez made a motion to approve report, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with a 3-0-1-1 vote. Member West absent, Member Espitia abstained.
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval RE: 08-2568 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Approving the Annual and Five-Year Reportable Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, In Compliance With Government Code Sections 66006 and 66001. (Zervis)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief staff report concerning the annual and 5-year report to identify reportable fees, how they are collected and how they are to be used. The fees are collected, separated and placed in special accounts until they are used for the appropriate facility for which they were collected.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment, hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Member Hively made a motion to approve resolution, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West.
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
10) Report and Possible Approval RE: 08-2569 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ADJUSTING THE CURRENT BIN FEE CHARGE APPLIED TO THE WASCO STATE PRISON TO GATE FEE CHARGES. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief staff report concerning the adjustment of the current bin fee charge to gate fee charges.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West.
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
11) Report and Possible Approval RE: 08-2570 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING WET/DRY GARBAGE COLLECTION REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. WSP08028 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a brief staff report concerning approval of an agreement to contract with the Wasco State Prison for removing solid waste from the facility.
Mayor Wegman asked for comment or questions. Hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wegman, Cortez, Espitia, Hively
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West.
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
12) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Housing Authority Commissioner Appointment. (Mayor Wegman and Mayor Pro Tem West)
Mayor Wegman stated that she and Member West had not met and were she was unable to make a recommendation this evening.
Member Cortez made a motion to continue item to next regular meeting, 2nd by Member Hively.
Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member West absent.
13) Informational Report on road improvements in subdivisions. (Mittag)
City Manager Mittag gave a brief report of landscaping and abatement on certain properties.
Tract 6590: Burtch Construction has been given the go ahead by Bond Company to pave.
Tract 6600: Excel Restoration will begin abatement.
Tract 6282: Excel Restoration will begin abatement.
Reynan and Bardis and Moreland have outstanding bond issues.
Mayor Wegman asked if someone could speak to Kmart about the landscaping on their property.
14) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Heiser: gave a brief staff report citing code enforcement progress with canopies and progress downtown, general plan updates and gave a brief update on Barrazas building permit and landscaping plan.
Zervis: Gave a report on the recent "hit" CalPers has taken and explained the 15 year smoothing affect. He stated that he would keep Council and staff updated.
He also spoke of the city investment policy and LAIF.
Allen: reported new water truck received today.
Lt. Garcia announced SAL grand opening and invited Council and staff to attend on Saturday the 12th at 11:00 a.m. at 1445 12th Street, Wasco.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Plaza reported that she had met with Mr. Ketcherside and Mr. Townsend in an attempt to reconcile matter of concern. She asked the Council if they would entertain scheduling of a special meeting to talk more about the issue.
16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Mittag reported the mold issue in the City Managers office North wall and the need for mitigation. He also reported that mold was found on the old AC unit and that also needed attention.
Mittag reported that Comcate was running on all divisions. Mittag reported that the graffiti map is available, and monthly reports will be made available soon.
Mittag also reported that we may have the opportunity to improve the east side of Beckes as work in the area is in progress.
Mittag suggested that a special meeting would be in order to approve the work on Beckes and hold closed session as requested by the attorney.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Cortez: suggested that a special meeting be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
Those present agreed.
Espitia: wished incumbent the best of luck in today's election.
Wegman: thanked staff for continuing to do a good job for the city.
18) CLOSED SESSION - none
19) ADJOURNMENT Member Cortez made a motion adjourn to RDA meeting at 7:40 p.m., 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member West absent.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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