City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
November 17, 2009
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor West called the meeting to order at 7:03p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: Bill Lewis of Griffith Ave. Baptist Church 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. Craig
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS -none
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: none
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting on November 3, 2009.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $195,782.15.
c) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of October 2009.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of October 2009.
e) Acceptance of Animal Control Report for the Month of October 2009.
f) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for October 2009.
g) Acceptance of Investment Policy and Compliance Report for the Month of October 2009.
h) Community Development Department Project Status Report for the Month of October 2009.
i) Possible Approval and Acceptance, RE: Off-site improvements and authorize staff to reduce performance security bond to 10% of the approved engineers estimate on Best Western Hotel Project off-site improvements.
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 Espitia. Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote. Members Cortez and Hively absent.
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Zervis gave a report of the remaining balance in Quimby fees of $188,620.01 and reported the 66,454.71 spent from the account for the new Soccer Park. No action taken.
9) Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance, RE: 09-592
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 453 AND WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.08.020.J PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS, PAYMENT OF COSTS WITH REGARD THERETO AND IMPOSITION OF LIENS. (Allen)
Mayor West opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Allen gave report and recommended adoption. Mayor West asked for comment or questions, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:07.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title.
10) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A BAIL FEE SCHEDULE. (Zervis)
Mayor West opened the public hearing.
City Manager Zervis gave staff report stating after review of schedule of fees, they were found to be well below surrounding community's fees. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor West asked for comment or questions, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:09.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Espitia, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
Member Hively arrived at 7:22 p.m.
11) Report and Presentation, Re: The Current and Proposed City Storm Water System. (Allen)
Public Works Director Allen introduced Pat Ostly from Kennedy/Jenks Engineering who was in attendance to give the report of the completed analysis of the City's current storm water collection system.
Mr. Ostly presented three options for the councils review and options for future storm water collection.
There was discussion regarding the options, the need for approval to move forward with plans, so that as funding is available, a plan has been created.
Member Hively made a motion approving staffs recommendation of creating a plan for future development and system improvements, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2675 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ACCEPTING THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF WASCO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis reported that the audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 received a clean audit opinion and no deficiencies in internal control were listed in the report.
Chris Albert of Albert and Associates concurred with Mr. Zervis' report and asked if the Council had any questions.
There was a brief discussion regarding spending, and Council shared their appreciation for Albert and Associated work on the report.
Mayor West asked if there were any other questions, hearing none, Member Espitia made a motion to approve the report, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: West, Espitia, Hively, Wegman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Approval of the Private Waterline Financing Program Guidelines, Budget Appropriations to Finance the Program, and Authorization for the City Manager to Implement the Program and Execute all Related Documents as Prepared by the City Attorney and in Compliance With the Program Guidelines. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis gave the report of the financing program that would allow residents who incur costs (repairs) during the installation of the water meter on their property to take advantage of a financing program to pay for the repairs.
The Council expressed their appreciation to staff for creating this financing mechanism to aid residents who may need to help.
Member Hively asked how staff was verifying the installation to prove cracked lines or necessary repairs. Public Works Director stated that staff has been instructed to video the service/installation.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent.
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 09-2676 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO IN SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2010. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis reported that the League of California Cities has asked for support of this ballot measure to protect local revenues.
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 Clerk Hight read the resolution title
15) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Establishment of a Two Member Employee Benefits Committee for Calendar Year 2010. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis asked for the formation to a committee. There was brief discussion where Member Espitia and Mayor West volunteered to be on the committee.
16) Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Wasco Recreation and Parks Appointment. (Council Member Hively and Council Member Wegman)
Member Hively made a motion to appoint applicants Aubrey Wimberly and George McClay to fulfill a 4-year term on the Wasco Recreation and Parks Board, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member Cortez absent. City Clerk Hight will contact the new appointees.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Allen reported that the stimulus projects are on schedule.
Sgt Craig gave report of recent activity.
18) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY- none
19) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Zervis reported of the public safety community meeting held at the Veteran Hall the previous night, and stated that a report should be forthcoming from Arroyo Seco.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Hively said that the Public Safety workshop was good and that he met with Arroyo Seco representatives this morning at Teresa's for breakfast.
Espitia and Wegman told Sgt Craig they were glad he was back in Wasco.
Member Espitia made a motion to recess to the RDA agenda at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor West reconvened at 8:41 p.m.
Member Wegman made a motion to move into closed session, 2nd by Member Espitia. Motion carried.
20) CLOSED SESSION:
a) Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Pending Litigation.
McIntosh v. City of Wasco
b) Approval of close session minutes from the following minutes:
- October 20, 2009 regular meeting.
- November 3, 2009 regular meeting.
Mayor West reconvened regular meeting at 9:22p.m.
20a) Attorney Schroeter reported that by motion of Member Espitia and 2nd by Member Wegman approval of contract with McDonough, Holland and Allen PC was approved by vote.
20b) Attorney Schroeter reported that by motion of Member Espitia and 2nd by Member Wegman minutes from closed session were approve by unanimous vote of those present. 4-0-1
21) ADJOURNMENT Member Espitia made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Member Wegman. All in favor meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Fred West Jr., Mayor
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