City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, December 16, 2008 - 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wegman called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Danny Arellano of Primera Iglesia Bautista offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL:
Mayor Wegman, Members; Espitia, Hively, West.
Attorney E. Plaza, City Manager Mittag, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Community Development Director Heiser, Senior Planner McNamara, Economic Development Coordinator Brown, Sgt. Lee, Sgt. Armendariz.
Member Cortez and City Clerk Hight Absent
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: None
City Manager Mittag mentioned Sgt. Lee was present and will introduce new Sergeant. Sgt. Lee introduced new Sergeant Brian Armendariz. Sgt. Lee will still be in Wasco but will cover the night shift.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Ms. Anita Gaston, 1015 13th Street congratulated City Council on the election. Ms. Gaston's green waste container was taken from her alley and was told she had to pay for a new container. She would like for the City to help her since someone took it.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Agenda consists of items that in staff's opinion are routine and non-controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Councilmember or member of the public removes a particular item.
a) Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on December 2, 2008.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sherriff's Activity Report for the Month of November 2008.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of November 2008.
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for November 2008.
f) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17.19 (RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC STANDARDS) AND 17.51 (DESIGN DISTRICT GUIDELINES), TO REQUIRE ALL NEW STREET, PARKING LOT AND PARK TREES TO HAVE A MINIMUM TRUNK DIAMETER OF TWO (2) INCHES AT FOUR (4) FEET ABOVE FINISHED GRADE, AT TIME OF PLANTING AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A.
g) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 08-02, AMENDING TITLE 16 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.32.090 (REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS - STORM DRAINAGE) AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS PLATE D5 TO PROHIBIT SOLE PURPOSE RETENTION/DETENTION BASINS AND REQUIRE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF STORM WATER/RUN OFF WATER CONTROL AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A AND ACCOMPANYING NOTICE OF EXEMPTION.
h) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
i) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Member West made a motion to approve the consent calendar, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
City Manager Mittag read the ordinance titles.
8) NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OF OFFICERS:
a) Nomination and Appointment of Mayor
Member Wegman made a motion to nominate Member West for Mayor, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
b) Nomination and Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore
Member Hively made a motion to nominate Member Espitia for Mayor Pro-Tempore, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
c) Presentation of Appreciation Award to Outgoing Mayor
Member West presented a plaque of appreciation to Past Mayor Wegman. Member West thanked Member Wegman.
d) Remarks by New Officers
Member Wegman thanked everyone and Member West is looking forward to being Mayor once again.
9) City Council appointment of a Council Member to a newly created valley-wide Special City Selection Committee.
Member Wegman made a motion to nominate Member Hively as primary member and Member West as alternate member to the Special City Selection Committee, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO TO PROVIDE THE COSTS FOR GRANTING ANOTHER DESIGNATION PERIOD FOR TWO YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT UNDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20903 AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7507.
Mayor West opened the public hearing at 7:14p.m.
Finance Director Zervis gave report on the costs for granting another designation period for two years additional service credit under public employee's retirement law government code section 20903 and certification of compliance with government code section 7507.
Member Hively asked is a sign-in sheet needed to be circulated.
Mayor West asked for public comments, hearing none, Mayor West closed the public hearing at 7:18p.m.
Member Espitia made motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
City Manager Mittag read the resolution title after item 14 was heard.
11) a) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 08-02 AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2008097703) - AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF WASCO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP, TO RE-DESIGNATE 1.7 ACRES OF LAND CURRENTLY DESIGNATED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND TO RE-DESIGNATE 12.3 ACRES OF LAND FROM COMMUNITY RETAIL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPOSED WASCO CENTER, LOCATED NORTH OF HWY 46, WEST OF N. PALM AVE, EAST OF N. MAGNOLIA AVE AND SOUTH OF MARGALO RD AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A.
b) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance and Waive First Reading, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 08-06 AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2008097703) - AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF WASCO'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, TO RE-CLASSIFY 1.7 ACRES OF LAND CURRENTLY ZONED R-1-6 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 6,000 SQ. FT. LOT) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL RETAIL AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND TO RE-CLASSIFY 12.3 ACRES OF LAND FROM C-R (COMMERCIAL RETAIL) TO R-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPOSED WASCO CENTER, LOCATED NORTH OF HWY 46, WEST OF N. PALM AVE, EAST OF N. MAGNOLIA AVE AND SOUTH OF MARGALO RD AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A.
c) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING PRECISE DEVELOPMENT 08-04 AND ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2008097703) - A PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP 112.6 ACRES OF LAND INTO A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (WASCO CENTER). THE PROPOSED USES ARE 273,000 SQ. FT. OF LARGE RETAIL, A 105,000 SQ. FT. SHOPPING CENTER, A 75,000 SQ. FT. MOVIE THEATER, 67,500 SQ. FT. OF RESTAURANT/OFFICE, 206,000 SQ. FT. OF COMMUNITY RETAIL, A 100 KEY HOTEL, 123 HOUSING UNITS AND 11,900 SQ. FT. OF RECREATION BUILDINGS FOR THE PROPOSED WASCO CENTER, LOCATED NORTH OF HWY 46, WEST OF N. PALM AVE, EAST OF N. MAGNOLIA AVE AND SOUTH OF MARGALO RD, AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A AND CONDITIONED IN EXHIBIT B.
Mayor West opened the public hearing for items 11a, 11b and 11c at 7:20p.m.
Community Development Director Heiser discussed and showed power point presentation regarding the Wasco Center.
After presentation City Manager Mittag introduced the developer for the Wasco Center who was in the audience.
Mayor West asked for public comments, hearing none, Mayor West closed the public hearing for items 11a, 11b, and 11c at 7:29p.m.
Member Espitia made motion to approve item 11a, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
Member Wegman made motion to approve item 11b, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
Member Hively made motion to approve item 11c, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
City Manager Mittag read the resolutions and ordinance titles.
12) Report and Possible Approval RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ESTABLISHING A FEE COLLECTION PROCESS AT TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL NO. 1473.
Community Development Director Heiser gave staff report and recommended approval.
There was no discussion.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Manager Mittag read the resolution title
13) Report and Possible Approval RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008.
Finance Director Zervis discussed the comprehensive annual financial report briefly.
Council Members present complimented staff for their outstanding work.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Manager Mittag read the resolution title
14) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION OF THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT.
Mayor West opened the public hearing at 7:42p.m.
Economic Development Coordinator Brown gave staff report and recommended approval.
Mayor West asked for public comments, hearing none, Mayor West closed the public hearing at 7:45p.m.
Member Espitia made motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 vote. Member Cortez Absent.
City Manager Mittag read the resolution title.
City Manager Mittag read the resolution title for item 10 as it was missed earlier in the meeting.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Brown gave report that on January 21, 2009 there will be a small business class that will run for 10 weeks and upon completion there will be a graduation ceremony here at City Hall. Also reported that there will be a downtown public workshop tomorrow (12/17/08) here at City Hall.
Allen gave report that employee Tony Cortinas had an accident, out of work, and was in the hospital. Also reported that they are beginning the electrical work at the industrial park.
Sgt. Armendariz mentioned that within the next 30 days there will be a DUI check point.
Zervis gave report that city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Holidays.
Heiser gave report regarding the downtown public workshop at 7pm on 12/17/08, Carl Jr's plans are currently being reviewed, Denny's restaurant is also under review and the Fresh & Easy parking lot should be paved by the end of December.
16) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: None
17) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER: Wished everyone a Merry Christmas
18) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL:
Member Espitia thanked staff for all their help.
Member Wegman thanked staff for all their help and dedication.
Member Hively thanked staff for all their help & wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season
Mayor West thanked staff and is looking forward to next year.
19) CLOSED SESSION: None
20) ADJOURNMENT: Member Espitia made a motion adjourn at 7:54p.m., 2nd by Member Wegman
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Duviet Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk Fred West, Jr., Mayor
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