City of Wasco
City Council Minutes
June 15, 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: Mayor Espitia led the flag salute.
3) INVOCATION: Danny Arellano of Primera Iglesia Bautista offered the invocation.
4) ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Espitia, Member: Wegman and West
Absent: Member Cortez and Hively
Also Present: City Manager Zervis, Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager Allen, Community Development Director Allinder, Sgt. Craig.
5) PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS: None
6) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None
7) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the following meetings:
- Special meeting on May 25, 2010.
- Regular meeting on June 1, 2010.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List, total amount of $696,758.34
c) Acceptance of Sheriff's Activity Report for the Month of May 2010.
d) Acceptance of Code Enforcement Report for the Month of May 2010.
e) Acceptance of Animal Control Report for the Month of May 2010.
f) Acceptance of Monthly Building Permit Report for the Month of May 2010.
g) Acceptance of Investment Policy and Compliance Report for the Month of May 2010.
h) Community Development Department Project Status Report for the Month of May 2010.
i) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Professional Service Agreement for the Contract City Engineers Position to Palmetto Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc.
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.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve the consent calendar, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
8) Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report Related to Status of Quimby Fee Account.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report. No action taken.
9) Report, Public Hearing and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance, RE: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco Amending Title 12 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 12.04.060 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) as reflected in Exhibit A.
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Allinder gave the staff report. She discussed the two purposes for amending Section 12.04.060.
Mayor Espitia asked for questions or comments from those in attendance. Hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:06p.m.
Without discussion, Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the ordinance title
10) Report, Public Hearing, RE: Conducting a public hearing to inform citizens of the funding available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to obtain public input on the proposed FY 2010/2011 CDBG General Allocations activities.
Mayor Espitia opened the public hearing.
City Manager Zervis reported that this is a hearing to inform the public of funding available through CDBG Program. Eligible applicants can request award of up to $800,000. Wasco Housing Authority (WHA) is requesting $660,000 and the City is requesting $80,000 for construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter in various locations in the city and $60,000 for general administrative costs.
Council Member West asked if WHA had any reserve funds. After brief discussion, Mayor Espitia closed the public hearing at 7:15p.m.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
11) Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2010-2720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A 2010/2011 APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE GENERAL/NATIVE AMERICAN ALLOCATION OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM.
City Manager Zervis gave staff report. This is a follow-up to item #10 above requesting $800,000: $660,000 for WHA, $80,000 for City for construction of sidewalks, curb, and gutter in various locations in the city, and $60,000 for general administrative costs.
Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title
12) Report and Possible Approval, RE: A Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Wasco and the Wasco Housing Authority; subject to further modifications as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
City Manager Zervis gave staff report. If funds are allocated to the city, this agreement is required to delineate the roles of each agency and the purpose of the funds requested. Having the agreement approved and executed before being awarded will garner the city 10 points towards readiness score.
After no discussion Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
13) Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2010-2721 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM. (Zervis)
City Manager Zervis gave report and mentioned that this has been awarded in the past and will help first time homebuyers with mortgage assistance and owner-occupied rehabilitation activities.
After no discussion Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title
14) Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2010-2722 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARRANZA GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING.
Community Development Director Allinder gave staff report. This agreement would allow the City Manager to enter into contract though individual task orders with Carranza's as properties are identified for clean up action through the weed abatement process. The agreement has a maximum amount of $10,000.
There was some discussion on why an agreement is needed. Member West made a motion to amend agreement to allow for verbal estimates on time and materials, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title
City Manager Zervis asked to hear item #16 before hearing item 15.
16) Report and Possible Approval, RE: #2010-2723 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WASCO AND THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SEIU, LOCAL 521 (FORMERLY LOCAL 700), ALF-CIO.
City Manager Zervis gave staff report. This is an amendment no. 2 to the current contract with SEIU that will expire on June 30, 2010. This will be a one year extension through June 30, 2011 under the same terms and conditions of the first amendment. As part of the amendment City Council shall agree to approve the Perfect Attendance Day Policy, which will be discussed in item 15.
After no discussion Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read the resolution title
15) Report and Possible Approval, RE: The Perfect Attendance Program Policy.
City Manager Zervis gave the staff report. The Perfect Attendance Program provides for one paid vacation day (8 hours) that is available to employees that maintain a perfect attendance record: 4 hours awarded on 1/1/11 to those with perfect attendance between 7/1/10 and 12/31/10, AND 4 hours awarded on 7/1/11 to those with perfect attendance between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11.
After no discussion Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
17) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Purchase of One (1) Multi-Fuel Vehicle and Two (2) Gas/Electric Maintenance Vehicles through the Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement and Service Enhancement Account (PTMISEA), a Bond issued through the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality and Port Security Bond Act of 2006.
Assistant City Manager Allen gave staff report. City received $51,888 under the PTMISEA bond. Staff intends to use $29,477.16 on purchasing a Hybrid SUV and the remaining $22,108.40 two Gem gas/electric utility vehicles.
After no discussion Member Wegman made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member West. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
18) Report and Possible Approval, RE: Amendment to Contracts with Property Owners for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Demolition Project; subject to further modifications as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
a. 959 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
b. 965 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
c. 1255 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
d. 1600 D Street, Wasco, CA 93280
City Manager Zervis gave staff report. This agreement was previously approved by Council but needs to be amended. NSP is adding that demolition on privately help properties need to be accompanied by a minimum five year lien on the property for the cost of demolition. The current agreement doesn't have a provision establishing a lien on the affected properties.
After some discussion Member West made a motion to approve, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Wegman, West
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cortez, Hively
19) REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF:
Sgt. Craig gave staff report.
20) REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY: None
21) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Mentioned that Heller Development Tract will proceed with building homes. Also gave report on the High Speed Rail meeting he attended in Sacramento.
22) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Member Wegman would like to have on the next agenda the alternate for Kern Cog.
Member West made a motion to adjourn to the RDA agenda, 2nd by Member Wegman. Motion carried.
Mayor Espitia reconvened regular meeting and adjourned to closed session at 7:59 p.m.
23) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Approval of close session minutes from the June 1, 2010 meeting.
b. Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Pending Litigation.
McIntosh v. City of Wasco
c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager per Government Code Section 54957.
Mayor Espitia reconvened regular open meeting at 8:02p.m.
Attorney Schroeter reported that on motion of Member Wegman and West the minutes were unanimously approved.
No other reportable action taken.
24) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Espitia adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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Duviet Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor
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