Adjourned City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
September 15, 2009 to September 22, 2009
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor West called the adjourned meeting to order at 7:00.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: City Manager Jim Zervis offered the invocation
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor West, Members; Cortez, Espitia, Wegman
ABSENT: Member Hively
Attorney T Schroeter, City Manager Zervis, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Public Works Director Allen, PMC Consultant Allinder, Sgt Armendariz
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: none
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: none
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following meetings:
Regular meeting of September 1, 2009
Special meeting of September 4, 2009
b) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $233,326.88.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of August 2009.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of August 2009.
e) Acceptance of Animal Control Report for the Month of August 2009.
f) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for August 2009.
g) Acceptance of Investment Policy and Compliance Report for the Month of August 2009.
h) Community Development Department Project Status Report for the Month of August 2009.
i) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Awarding a Construction Contract for $3,559,219.98 to Halopoff & Sons Inc. for the Water Meter Installation Project.
j) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
k) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve calendar, 2nd by Member Cortez. All in favor motion carried 5-0-0.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Zervis gave a report on Quimby funds, no action taken.
9) Second Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance #09-588 RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14, SECTION 13.14.020 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH HOTEL/MOTEL SEWER SERVICE RATES. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave a report on the second reading and recommended approval.
Member Hively arrived at 7:32 p.m.
There was lengthy discussion regarding rates based on water usage, rates based on 100% occupancy, the need for another engineer rate study based upon water usage, timelines for the new study, and being a business friendly city. The Council and staff also discussed the need for an ordinance to establish the rate charged to hotels.
Sam Patel 1401 Hwy 46, Best Western Hotel spoke in opposition to the fee, told Council and staff of rates charged by neighboring cities to hotels, and requested a rate reduction that is "fair". He also spoke of his disappointment with the process of building in the city.
Attorney Schroeter commented that the Council could adjourn this item to another date or the Council could pass this Ordinance and amend the rate for 120 days to $8.52 to allow for staff and the engineer to complete a study and make a recommendation to the council.
Member Cortez made a motion to accept the second reading and adopt the proposed ordinance with the following change to Section 3. ADOPTION OF SCHEDULE. "The Wasco Municipal Code Chapter 13.14, Section 13.14.020 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein to reflect the codified and updated sewer service rate for hotel/motel to be effective 120 days after the effective date of this ordinance, provided that prior thereto and for 120 days after the effective date of this ordinance, the hotel/motel sewer service rate shall be $8.52 per room per month."
2nd by Member Wegman, Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Member Hively, Espitia, Cortez and Wegman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title.
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: Awarding an Exclusive Franchise Agreement for "Blue" Cart Service to Sunset Waste Systems of Fresno, CA. (Allen)
Mayor West opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Allen gave a staff report recommending approval of contract with Sunset Waste Systems.
Danny Lisenko representative of Sunset Waste Systems spoke to Council regarding the voluntary program and its effective service for the residents and community.
He spoke of the programs bins, the recyclable materials and how the materials are transported and sorted in Fresno.
With no further question, Mayor West closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 5/0/0.
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Wasco and the Wasco Union High School District for the Asphalt Resurfacing of Beckes Road between 5th Street and 7th Street. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen gave staff report stating the improvements to Beckes Street will have to be reconstructed due to the curb and gutter installation and the Wasco High School Board approached city staff proposing a joint effort to enhance the entire roadway. Allen recommended approval of agreement.
Councilmember Hively who is a teacher at Wasco High School asked City Attorney Schroeter for an opinion on a potential conflict of interest and the City Attorney indicated that there was no conflict of interest.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with a 5/0/0 vote.
12) Report and Possible Approval RE: 09-2664 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WASCO AND THE VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTRATION, DELIVERY, AND UNDERWRITING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTERPRISE FUND LOAN PROGRAM TO WASCO BUSINESSES. (Brown)
City Manager Zervis gave a staff report and recommended approval stating that this agreement will allow loans of grants for technical assistance, business counseling, loan underwriting, and training for Wasco businesses.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Member Hively, Espitia, Cortez and Wegman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2665 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 67-337 OF THE CITY OF WASCO WHICH ESTABLISHED A POLICY REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO LOCAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. (City Clerk Hight)
City Clerk Hight presented the resolution stating the change from the previous resolution adding the verbiage that appointees be registered voters within the jurisdiction of said committee or commission, and that term limits were left as directed by the City Council at the previous regular meeting.
Councilman Espitia as an employee of the Wasco Recreation District inquired of the Attorney if there was a conflict of interest for him to vote on the resolution. Attorney Schroeter indicated that there was not a conflict.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mayor West, Member Hively, Espitia, Cortez and Wegman
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title.
14) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allinder gave a report on progress of Jack in the Box and Denny's.
Sgt Armendariz gave a staff report of recent DUI check point and new Deputies. Festival of Roses went without a problem and the grant for Click It or Ticket was not funded.
15) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY none
16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER none
17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Hively gave a report of the recent conference he attended regarding ACCAP and Redevelopment
West gave report of the recent conference he attended regarding Redevelopment money to possibly fight crime.
18) CLOSED SESSION- none
19) ADJOURNMENT
Member Cortez made a motion to recess to Redevelopment at 8:17 p.m., 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West Jr., Mayor
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