City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, February 17, 2009
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor West called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Jim Zervis offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor West, Members; Cortez, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
Attorney B Garcia, City Manager Mittag, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Community Development Director Heiser, Sgt Armendariz
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Mayor West gave a presentation to Retiring City Manager Ron Mittag.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Andrew Young from the US Census asking for support of the Census process in
the community.
Doug Laughlin 1609 5th Street asked Council for consideration of refuse pick up on Sundays.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following meetings:
Study Session & Regular Meeting on February 3, 2009.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of January 2009.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of January 2009.
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for January 2009.
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.
Without discussion Member Cortez made a motion to approve calendar, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried 5-0-0.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Mittag gave report of $287,640.77 in the account. Member Hively made a motion to approve report, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried 4-0-1 Member Espitia abstained.
9) Report, Public Hearing, and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2599 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DISAPPROVING THE APPEAL OF MARIBEL MORENO REGARDING THE CITY OF WASCO'S PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-07. (Heiser)
Mayor Wegman opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director gave a brief history of project.
Maribel Moreno 919 Gromer Ave. Spoke in opposition to the Conditional Use Permit and project. Ms. Moreno circulated three (3) pages of documents to council in support of her position.
Tom Falgetter representing JoAnn Martin spoke in opposition to the project and circulated three (3) pages of documents on zoning conformity.
Alan Townsend 1221 McCombs Rd. spoke in support of project.
Mark Craig 133 E De Lagette Street Santa Barbara 93101 operator owner of the proposed project. Spoke in support of the project and answered general questions.
Craig Boyce owner operator of the proposed project also spoke in favor of location and asked if there were additional questions that he could answer.
Jose Lona 1575 Shamrock Ct. spoke in opposition to the project.
Norma Nunez Margalo Ave. Opposed its placement in her neighborhood.
Julie Townsend 1221 McCombs Rd. spoke in support of project.
Member Cortez asked if there was anyway to get resident and project owners together to mitigate some of these issues.
Mayor West asked for further comments. Hearing none closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Member Cortez once again asked for time for residents and owners to meet to mitigate issues/concerns.
Member Espitia told owner/operators that he appreciated the time they have already spent with residents who have concerns, and that he was glad this was a "Green" project.
Member Espitia made a motion to deny the appeal, 2nd by Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: West, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
Noes: Cortez
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Member Cortez opposed asking for time to mitigate issues.
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, 09-2600 RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DECLARING THERE ARE NO UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS THAT CAN REASONABLY BE MET WITHIN THE CITY OF WASCO. (Allen)
Mayor West opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Allen reported that there were no needs reported that were unmet by local transit.
There was no comment from the audience.
Mayor West closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2601 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE 2009 CITY OF WASCO EMERGENCY OPERATION AND RESPONSE PLAN. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a staff report.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2602 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE CARD FOR REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR CDBG GRANT NUMBER 05-STBG-1417. (Zervis)
Assistant City Manager Zervis gave a staff report.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
Member Wegman Made a motion to hear item 15) on the agenda, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
Item 15 regarding the US census was heard and voted on.
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2603 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MID YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009. (Zervis)
Member Wegman left the council chambers at 8:27 and returned at 8:30 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Zervis gave a power point presentation of the mid-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2008-2009 and recommended approval.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION FOR AN AWARD FROM THE MEACHAM FOUNDATION MEMORIAL GRANT AND THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR PRO TEM, IN THE MAYOR'S ABSENCE) TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT. (Heiser)
Community Development Director Heiser gave a staff report.
Without discussion, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Hively
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2605 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AFFIRMING THE CITY OF WASCO'S SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS. (City Clerk)
City Clerk Hight gave a staff report and recommended approval.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
16) Report and Possible Approval RE: Approval of the 2009/10 Budget Process with either;
(a) the establishment of a 2009/10 Budget Committee, or
(b) direction to hold 2009/10 Budget Workshops. (Zervis)
Assistant City Manager Zervis asked for direction on whether to hold workshops or form a budget committee.
There was a consensus that the workshops were the way to proceed.
Member Cortez made a motion to hold budget workshops, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
17) Discussion of the Conditional Use Permit Requirements for the sale of alcohol. (Heiser)
Mayor West asked for a motion to table item 17) until the next regular meeting.
Member Espitia made a motion to table item, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
18) Formation of a Two Member Committee to review contracted services for the City of Wasco. (West)
Mayor West said that he had talked to Member Hively and he and Mayor West would like to form the committee to review contracted services. Mayor West made a motion to approve committee, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 5-0-0 vote.
19) REORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Heiser reported that Circle K, Denny's and Carl's Jr projects are progressing.
Zervis reported that the Finance Department had received the Reward for Excellence for the 6th year running and was proud of his staff.
Sgt. Armendariz gave a brief incident report.
City Clerk Hight asked for direction on the appointment to the Park and Recreation Board.
20) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- none
21) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-
Gave a brief report of the High Speed Rail proposal and meeting on the 26th of February.
Mittag also thanked staff and Council for their support as City Manager. He stated that he felt that good things were accomplished during his tenure.
22) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Cortez wished good luck to Mr. Mittag and commended him for his leadership of Economic Growth in Wasco.
Hively thanked Mr. Mittag for his time in Wasco and congratulated Jim on the budget report and the Finance Departments Reward for Excellence.
Wegman thanked Mr. Mittag for the great projects in the community.
Espitia thanked Mr. Mittag for his leadership and the creation of the quality staff.
West thanked Mr. Mittag and wished him the best of luck upon his retirement.
Member Espitia made a motion to recess to the RDA agenda at 9:25 p.m., 2nd by Member Wegman motion carried.
Mayor West reconvened open regular meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to move into closed session, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried.
Mayor West reconvened regular open meeting at 9:59 p.m.
23) CLOSED SESSION:
a) Public Employee Recruitment - City Manager, Government Code Section 54957.
Attorney Garcia reported that no reportable action was taken.
24) ADJOURNMENT :
Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn meeting at 10:00p.m., 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried, meeting adjourned.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West Jr., Mayor
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