City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
October 6, 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 Ave. Baptist offered the invocation
4) ROLL CALL
Mayor West, Members: Espitia, Wegman
Absent: Members Cortez, Hively
Attorney T. Schroeter, City Manager Zervis, Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez, Public Works Director Allen, PMC Consultant Allinder, Sgt. Armendariz
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: City of Wasco Proclamation declaring October 19th Cancer Fighter Day in Memory of Sabrina Fontes.
Council Member Wegman read the proclamation.
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None.
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 following meetings:
- Adjourned meeting on September 10, 2009.
- Special meeting on September 10, 2009.
- Adjourned meeting from September 15, 2009 to September 22, 2009.
- Special meeting on September 22, 2009.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $504,369.79.
c) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2666 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO SUPPORTING THE HIGH SPEED RAIL FOR CALIFORNIA.
d) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Awarding of the Poso Drive Reconstruction Project from Palm Avenue to Hwy 43.
e) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
f) 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 Espitia. All in favor motion carried 3-0-2.
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title.
8) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING ORDINANCE REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION WATERING HOURS: SECTION 13.22.050 (b) (c).
Mayor West opened the public hearing at 7:07p.m.
Public Works Director Allen gave staff report and explained that the amendment was to amend Section 13.22.050 (b) (c) to reflect the approved hours of watering under stage 2 & 3 of the Water Conservation Ordinance. This amendment is intended to correct a typographical mistake in the ordinance.
With no further questions, Mayor West closed the public hearing at 7:08p.m.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
9) Report and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING CHAPTER 10.48 TRUCK ROUTES, SECTION 10.48.010.
Public Works Director Allen gave staff report and explained that the reason for the amendment was because there was a conflict between the ordinance and the circulation element of the general plan.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
10) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2667 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT.
Public Works Director Allen gave staff report and explained that the HSIP funds will create a continuous pedestrian pathway along Palm Avenue, between Highway 46 and 9th Place.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title.
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: An Agreement for Cancellation of Williamson Act Contract with Wasco Investments, LLC.
City Manager Zervis gave staff report and distributed supplemental escrow instructions and a revised agreement.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve and authorize Mayor's signature on the Supplemental Escrow Instructions, Williamson Act Cancellation Agreement, Acceptance of Grant of Easement, lot line adjustment, and all revisions to same subject to approval of City Manager and City Attorney, and all other documents relating to the foregoing and to the escrow between Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust and Wasco Investments LLC and any other documents relating to all of the foregoing or any of same upon approval of City Manager and City Attorney and recordation of same where applicable, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2668 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF CANCELLATION OF THE WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 487-010-04, 487-010-61 AND 487-010-62, LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HWY 46, WEST OF PALM AVENUE AND EAST OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT A.
PMC Consultant Allinder gave staff report and explained that this is a follow up from item 11. This is to approve the Certificate of Cancellation of the Williamson Act Contract.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title.
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Professional Services Agreement with Arroyo Seco Associates, Inc. to Conduct a Police Services Analysis for the City of Wasco.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report and explained that the top three responding firms were interviewed by staff. Based on the proposals and interviews, staff recommends that Arroyo Seco Associates, Inc. be awarded this contract. The time line is 16 weeks.
Mr. Gary Brown was present from Arroyo Seco Associates, Inc. to answer any questions.
Member Espitia made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: The Establishment of a Police Services Analysis Project Steering Committee and the Appointment of Two Council Members to Said Committee.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report and explained that this committee with help guide Arroyo Group and this project. Arroyo Group will be conducting interviews and public workshops.
Member Espitia made a motion to nominate himself and Council Member Hively to this committee and one member from each school district, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Release and Waiver Agreement with Steve Dovali Construction, Inc.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report and explained that this agreement will release Steve Dovali Construction, Inc. from their bid bond for their Centrifuge Project bid in exchange for Steve Dovali Construction waiving any rights to challenging the City's bid award to another bidder.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2669 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77-690 AND DESIGNATING PERSONS TO ATTEND CLOSED SESSIONS OF THE COUNCIL, AND TO KEEP AND ENTER IN A MINUTE BOOK A RECORD OF TOPICS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE AT THE MEETING AND TO DESIGNATE CONFIDENTIAL OFFICERS.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report.
After some discussion on who are the designated confidential officers Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allen gave report on projects that will begin next month and an update on the power lines on Central Avenue.
Sgt. Armendariz reported that there are new deputies in Wasco. Vehicle abatement will be done next month with the help of Code Enforcement. The Check-Point grant was approved and there will now be 8 check points instead of 4. This Saturday (10/10/09) with the help of the SAL kids, they are going to be planting 63 trees in Wasco.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: None
19) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER: City Manager Zervis informed council that he had received a letter from Community Action Partnership of Kern seeking for a private sector representative to fill an open seat and serve on Board. He asked council to inform him if they had anyone they would like to nominate.
20) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL: Council Member Wegman would like to meet with staff to discuss the landscaping on Hwy. 43.
Member Espitia made a motion to recess to RDA agenda, 2nd by Member Wegman at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor West reconvened regular meeting from WPFA agenda and recessed to closed session at 8:03p.m.
21) CLOSED SESSION
a) Approval of close session minutes from the following meetings:
- Special meeting on September 10, 2009.
- Adjourned meeting from September 15, 2009 to September 22, 2009
Member Wegman made a motion to approve close session minutes, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
22) ADJOURNMENT: Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn at 8:04pm, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote 3-0-2.
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Duviet Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk Fred West, Jr., Mayor
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