City of Wasco
City Council Agenda
November 18, 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. and asked
that tonight meeting be dedicated to her daughter whose birthday is today.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Scott Allred of First United Methodist offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor Wegman, Members; Espitia, Hively West
Member Cortez absent,
Attorney E Plaza, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Acting City Manager/Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Senior Planner McNamara, Sgt Lee
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Rene Reyes and Tony Cortinas received commendations from Mayor Wegman, praising their volunteer efforts in the completion of the Sheriffs Activities League building.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Alan Townsend 1121 McCombs spoke asking for a resolution to the Annin Well contract and asked for the opportunity to talk to the council.
Wayne Ketcherside 17405 Leonard spoke, asking for a resolution to the Annin Well contract and stated that he would be releasing information to the media. He also asked that item 7g be removed from the agenda and not voted on. He stated that the Annin well will take care of all city needs.
Member West asked for clarification if the Williamson Act issues have been finalized/resolved.
Mr. Townsend stated that the original instruction was that the city has clear jurisdiction, and there are no negative consequences to the city.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on November 4, 2008 and
Special Meeting November 6, 2008
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sherriff's Activity Report for the Month of October 2008.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of October 2008.
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for October 2008.
f) Awarding of the Poplar Street Reconstruction Project from 7th Street to Hwy 46.
g) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Low Bidders, Bakersfield Well & Pump for Mechanical Installation for Well #7 and #10 Retrofit Project.
h) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2576 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ACCEPTING THE FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND OMB CIRCULAR A-87 COST ALLOCATION PLAN BASED UPON JUNE 30, 2008 EXPENDITURES.
i) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
j) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Mayor Wegman read the calendar and removed item 7g as requested by the audience.
Member West made a motion to approve the remaining calendar, 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.
Mayor West asked for a staff report on well #7 and #10.
Public Works Director stated that retrofitting a well is normal procedure. Upsizing the capacity of the well is more cost effective than purchasing new wells. Staff recommended to council to move forward with project.
Member Espitia asked about the likelihood of collapse.
Allen stated that there are procedures to repair; the age of a well does not mean it is a bad well.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
8) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2571 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ACCEPTING THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a staff report of the audit stating that an unqualified audit opinion was given, which is the best type of opinion the City may receive.
There was brief discussion regarding page 30 and the accounting estimate.
Member Cortez arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Zervis stated that he would like to publicly thank the City staff for their work in the accounting and audit process.
Mark Albert of Albert and Associates asked if there were any additional comments or questions from council he could answer. Hearing none, he also commended city staff for their continued improvements with the process and internal controls.
Member Hively also commended staff and Albert and Associates for a job well done.
Member West also commended staff for a job well done and 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
9) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2572 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS INTO THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY INVESTMENT POOL. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave a brief staff report concerning the RMA investment policy.
There was a brief discussion regarding the investment policy and quarterly reports. Finance Director Zervis stated that he could and would forward the report as received to council.
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
10) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2573 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES' GANG REDUCTION, INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (CALGRIP) PROGRAM FOR CITIES AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR PRO TEM, IN THE MAYOR'S ABSENCE) TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report and recommended approval. There was no discussion.
Member Espitia made a motion to 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 Resolution title
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2574 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE LOCAL PROPOSITION 1B STREETS AND ROADS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave staff report and recommended approval.
Member Espitia asked if time was refundable. Staff responded that was not allowed with1b monies.
Member Espitia 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.
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 08-2575 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE PHONE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis gave the staff report and recommended approval.
There was a brief discussion regarding the age of the equipment and the need to replace at some point.
Mayor Wegman and Member West stated their support and appreciation to staff for the cost savings.
Member Hively made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried wit 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 Minute Action, RE: Formation of a Two Member Employee Benefits Review Committee. (Zervis)
Finance Director Zervis explained the action of the committee and asked for volunteers. He stated the need to meet this week for review of benefits.
Member Espitia and Member West volunteered.
Member Espitia made a motion for the creation of a committee of Espitia and West for the review of benefits, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried 5-0-0.
14) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Housing Authority Commissioner Appointment. (Mayor Wegman and Mayor Pro Tem West)
Member West reported the recommendation of Geary Anderson to the Wasco Housing Authority Commission.
Member Espitia made a motion to appoint Geary Anderson to the Commission, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote. The City Clerk will notify Mr. Anderson.
15) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Recreation and Parks Appointment. (Mayor Wegman and Council Member Hively)
Member Hively reported the recommendation of Chris Ballard to the Wasco Recreation and Parks Board.
Member West made a motion to appoint Geary Anderson to the Commission, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Espitia abstained. The City Clerk will notify Mr. Ballard.
16) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
McNamara: reminded committee of Wegman and Cortez about the 3:30 downtown walk for the revitalization plan, he also invited council to attend the public workshop on Thursday night at 7:00p.m. to follow-up after the downtown walk.
He also updated Council on the letter responding to League of California Cities regarding green house gases and the Monday evening special meeting of the Planning Commission regarding the multi use project on Magnolia.
Allen: reported that Beckes has been paved. He reported on the paving of Central and the barricading of poles for citizen safety that there was no date at this time for removal of the poles. He reported the meeting with PG& E and their receptiveness to move Hwy 46 projects along.
Sgt Lee: reported that Shafter/Wasco week and game/rivalry held without incident. He reported on recent car thefts and thanked staff and Council for their aid in the grand opening of the Sheriffs Activities League building and program.
Ray Ramirez, KC Fire Battalion Chief reported on recent hay stack fires.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY none
18) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER Zervis: reported on grant received for Sobriety Check Points
19) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Cortez reported that Channel 29 did a story on Wasco's Local Hero - Member Hively and it will air at the 5:00 and 6:00 news.
Hively thanked Member Cortez for the mention, He also applauded the SAL program and the grand opening.
Espitia asked about the trees along the Moreland tract. He also asked for an update from staff on the mold issue at City Hall.
Staff answered that there had been an inspection and mold was found in the city managers office wall and an old ac unit. Mitigation is in progress.
West asked staff about the Recreation Grant and if they were funded.
Staff answered that the bathroom grant was not funded and staff is waiting on the second application results.
20) CLOSED SESSION - none
21) ADJOURNMENT-Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn to Wasco Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 8:22 p.m., 2nd by Member West.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Cherylee Wegman, Mayor
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