City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, March 17, 2009
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor West called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Bill Lewis of Griffith Avenue Baptist Church 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, Finance Director Zervis, Public Works Director Allen, Community Development Director Heiser, Sgt Armendariz
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: none
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Carol Smith 21 2nd Street, Wasco spoke of the recent removal of her additional green waste container and asked for it back. She stated that she was given this container by past council and is requesting it be returned.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following meeting:
Regular Meeting on March 3, 2009.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of February 2009.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of February 2009.
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for February 2009.
f) Approval of Wasco Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 2009 Calendar and Request for Waiver of Fees.
g) Notice of Completion of Broadway Resurfacing Project.
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 Hively pulled item 7)a for discussion and correction.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve the remaining calendar, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried.
Member Hively asked the City Clerk to correct the minutes for March 3, 2009 stating he arrived at the regular meeting right before closed session.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve the 7)a, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
Assistant City Manager gave report. No action taken.
9) Report, Discussion and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Municipal Code Title 5 Business, Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations as it Pertains to Food Vending Vehicles. (Zervis)
Assistant City Manager Zervis gave a report of request given by council to address the ordinance governing City Business Licenses. Staff recommended no change to the ordinance.
Mayor West asked for comments from the audience.
Morales asked for Council to waive the license fee for the 2nd vehicle they have. She also mentioned parking issues and the time it takes to get their permit to do business.
There was additional discussion regarding where residents could park their vehicles and what was not permitted and the time delays for license permitting.
There was no action taken.
10) Report, and Possible Approval RE: 09- 2611 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (Allen)
Director of Public Works gave a staff report regarding the signature authority for the Department of Transportation and recommended approval.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve the resolution, 2nd by Member Cortez. 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: The 2008 General Plan Progress Report and Submission to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (Heiser)
Community Development Director Heiser gave a staff report and recommended approval.
Mayor West asked for comments or questions, hearing none, Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively
NOES: Wegman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: The 2008 Housing Element Update Report and Submission to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. (Heiser)
Community Development Director Heiser gave a staff report and recommended approval.
Mayor West asked for comments or questions, hearing none, Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Cortez, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
13) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Recreation and Parks Appointment. (Council Member Hively and Council Member Wegman)
Member Espitia recused himself from discussion or vote.
Member Hively stated that he and Member Wegman interviewed the only applicant Aubrey Wimberley and found him to be a good candidate for this appointment.
Member Hively made a motion to approve appointment, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried 4-0-0
14) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allen gave a brief review of projects; the clock tower, meter installation and well 7 and 10
Sgt Armendariz reported on a follow-up call to 1700 Lupine Ct where several were taken into custody.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: reported that Senator Bacca was moving forward on bill regarding grants to cities and foreclosure issues.
16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Spoke that he has been in discussions with Hospital District and encouraged council and staff to attend LAFCo meeting to speak in support.
City staff is working with Park and Recreation district to create new park space and find funding mechanisms.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Hively: thought that the LAFCo meeting was important and we need to get the word out to the community to attend.
Wegman: Thanked staff for doing a good job.
Member Cortez made a motion to adjourn to RDA agenda at 7:41 p.m.
Mayor West reconvened regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn to closed session at 7:42, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried.
18) CLOSED SESSION:
a) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
b) Public Employee Recruitment - City Manager, Government Code Section 54957.
Mayor West reconvened regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Attorney Garcia stated the no reportable action was taken.
19) ADJOURNMENT: Member Cortez made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West Jr., Mayor
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