City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
April 20, 2010
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280
1) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
2) FLAG SALUTE
3) INVOCATION: John Ross of Westside Fellowship offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman
Absent: West
Also Present: City Manager Zervis, City Clerk Hight, Executive Assistant Rodriguez, Public Works Director Allen, PMC Consultant Millar, Sgt Craig, Lt. Cornelison,
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS none
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
John Ross asked about the High Speed Rail meeting on May 4
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $485,986.99
b) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of March 2010.
c) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of March 2010.
d) Acceptance of Animal Control Report for the Month of March 2010.
e) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for March 2010.
f) Acceptance of Investment Policy and Compliance Report for the Month of March 2010.
g) Community Development Department Project Status Report for the Month of March 2010.
h) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-2701 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 07-PTAE-3134.
i) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-2702 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 07-PTAG-3671.
j) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the ARRA Poso Road Reconstruction Project and Authorize Payment of the 10% Retention, thirty days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
k) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
l) 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, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Zervis reported the total of $138,942.00 as of the end of March 2010. No action taken.
9) Report, Discussion and Possible Acceptance, RE: A Police Services Analysis Final Report Conducted by Arroyo Seco Associates, Inc. and Direction to Staff Regarding the Implementation of the Report Recommendations. (Zervis)
Nick Conway of Arroyo Associates presented the report they created after communications from residents, staff and the Kern County Sheriffs Department. In the report Mr. Conway covered methodologies, service level evaluations, cost analysis and suggestions on building and strengthening the relationship between the City and the Sheriffs Department.
The City Council and staff thanked Mr. Conway for the complete report.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood spoke of the longstanding relationship between the Sheriffs Department and Wasco and of the "disconnect" the Department has addressed and will continue to prioritize.
The Council thanked the Sheriffs Department for their attendance, spoke of their support of a public safety committee, and looked forward to the continued positive relationship with the department.
Member Cortez made a motion to accept the report and fine tune the contract as suggested, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. Member West absent.
10) Report and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ADDING CHAPTER 12.06 TO THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTY OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ADJOINING SIDEWALKS AND LANDSCAPING AND THEIR LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO DO SO. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis gave a brief report of the Ordinance stating that the changes suggested from the previous meeting were made in the ordinance excluding the downtown area of town.
The re was discussion regarding the exclusion and the liability of the city and property owner's responsibilities.
Member Wegman made a motion that the entire community be covered by this ordinance. After a brief discussion Member Wegman withdrew her motion.
Member Cortez made a motion to approve as read, motion died due to lack of second.
Mayor Espitia asked staff about sign pole and encroachment fees, staff answered.
Member Hively asked how many properties will be affected. Staff answered.
Member Wegman made a motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance as introduced at the previous meeting, 2nd by Member Hively. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Hively, Wegman,
NOES: Cortez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
City Clerk Hight read the ordinance title
Mayor Espitia recused himself stating conflict of interest, his employer is applying for the same grant.
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: 10-2703 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN GREENING PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84); EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE URBAN GREENING PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM. (Allinder)
Mayor Pro Tem Hively presided over the issue.
Community Development Director Allinder gave the staff report and recommended approval.
After brief discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Cortez, Hively, Wegman,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
City Clerk Hight read the resolution title
Mayor Espitia returned to Council Chambers.
12) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
City Clerk Hight mentioned the current two tenant commissioner seats and the resignation of Tara Lara. Hight told of the recent Wasco Housing Authority meeting where Chairman Samarin recommended the three tenant applicants be appointed to the three seats. Hight also reported that Louella Jackson's term is ending in May and asked for council direction. The Mayor asked the clerks office to invite the three tenants and Mrs. Jackson to attend the May 4th, City Council meeting to be interviewed for the positions.
Sgt Craig gave a recent activity report.
13) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY none
14) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER none
15) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL none
Mayor Espitia recessed to the RDA agenda at 8:26 pm
Mayor Espitia reconvened regular meeting and recessed to closed session at 8:30 pm.
Mayor Espitia reconvened regular meeting at 9:12pm
16) CLOSED SESSION:
a) Approval of close session minutes from the April 6, 2010 meeting.
b) Conference with Labor Negotiators:
Agency designated representative (Jim Zervis)
Employee organization: Central California Association of Public Employees, SEIU Local 521 AFL-CIO.
c) Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Pending Litigation.
McIntosh v. City of Wasco.
d) Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Claim Filed by Employee for Worker's Compensation Benefits Per Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Attorney Schroeter reported that on motion of Hively and Cortez the closed session minutes were approved as read. Motion carried with a 4-0-0 Vote, Member West absent. Attorney Schroeter reported that no other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Espitia adjourned regular meeting at 912pm.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor
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