MINUTES
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR
MEETING WATERFORD CITY HALL, CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 “E” STREET,
WATERFORD, CA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR ALDACO AT: 6:30 pm
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Aldaco
INVOCATION: Pastor Pete Mar, Community Bible Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Aldaco
Council Member Hilton
Council Member Kitchens
Council Member Talbott
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Ewing
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Superintendent
Michael Parker, Police Chief
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Talbott / 4-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – May 19, 2022 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: C39DF133-09E8-4838-AAB5-0C97C894A83D
1. 1a: PRESENTATION: Proclamation declaring May 15th – 21st, 2022, as National Public Works Week in the City of Waterford. Mayor Aldaco presented the Proclamation for Public Works Week to Public Works Superintendent Statzer.
2. None.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-25, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $274,553.73 for the Period of April 29 to May 2, 2022.
3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 5, 2022. 3d: MOTION: Accepting the Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott/ CM Kitchens / 4-0) to approve the consent calendar.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
4. 5.
6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-26, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Kitchens / CM Talbott / 4-0) to approve
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: C39DF133-09E8-4838-AAB5-0C97C894A83D Resolution 2022-26, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-27, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Stanislaus to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Talbott / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-27, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Stanislaus to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-28, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Krause)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-28, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-29, Confirming the Annual Engineers Report and Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment of $11.24 per Parcel for the Waterford Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Setting a Public Hearing date for June 16, 2022. (Krause)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton/ 4-0) to Adopt Resolution 2022-29, Confirming the Annual Engineers Report and Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment of $11.24 per Parcel for the Waterford Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Setting a Public Hearing date for June 16, 2022.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
DocuSign Envelope ID: C39DF133-09E8-4838-AAB5-0C97C894A83D Motion passed 4-0.
6c: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-30, Confirming the Annual Engineers Report and Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment of $52.00 per Parcel (Zone A) and $28.52 (Zone B) for the Waterford Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Setting a Public Hearing date for June 16, 2022. (Krause) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to Adopt Resolution 2022-30, Confirming the Annual Engineers Report and Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect an Assessment of $52.00 per Parcel (Zone A) and $28.52 (Zone B) for the Waterford Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Setting a Public Hearing date for June 16, 2022.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6d: MOTION: Awarding an Agreement with GHD, Inc of Roseville, Ca. in the amount of $221,264 for the preparation of a Yosemite Blvd Corridor Study. (Pitcock) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Kitchens / CM Talbott / 4-0) to Award an Agreement with GHD, Inc of Roseville, Ca. in the amount of $221,264 for the preparation of a Yosemite Blvd Corridor Study.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6e: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-31, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Ballot Measure to the City’s Qualified Voters at the November 08, 2022, Statewide General Election, Authorizing a Four-Year term for the Office of the Mayor for the City of Waterford. (Dupont)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to Adopt Resolution 2022-31, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Ballot Measure to the City’s Qualified Voters at the November 08, 2022, Statewide General Election, Authorizing a FourYear term for the Office of the Mayor for the City of Waterford.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DocuSign Envelope ID: C39DF133-09E8-4838-AAB5-0C97C894A83D
8. 8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Chief Parker thanked the Public Works crew for their help in traffic control and safety during the fire that happened that day. Chief Parker gave an update on the crime stats since the last meeting as well as information on recent calls of interest and traffic trailer activity.
Public Works Superintendent Statzer updated the Council on the Dog Park Project bid. Mr. Statzer informed the Council about the community clean up event that is occurring Saturday May 21st at the community center. Mr. Statzer gave an update on the start date and time frame for the H & I Project.
City Attorney Browning updated the Council on the Closed Session items for the evening.
City Manager Pitcock informed the Council that he is continuing to have discussions with developers who are interested in commercial and residential projects in our community. Mr. Pitcock updated the Council that a new Director has been hired for the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. Mr. Pitcock also informed the Council that the City Managers all met with Brad Hawn and spoke about homelessness issues. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton had no comments.
Councilmember Kitchens had no comments.
Councilmember Talbott stated that she continues to meet with downtown businesses and that they would like to meet with City Staff to discuss ideas they have about bringing more business downtown. Mrs.
Talbott informed the Council that she attended the Cal Cities Leadership conference and had some good information to share if they were interested. Mrs. Talbott also informed staff and Council that there has been an increase in COVID cases and that everyone should take precautions.
Mayor Aldaco thanked Emergency and Public Works staff for the great collaboration they always have when working to keep our City safe.
10. Meeting Recessed: 7:12 PM.
Mayor Aldaco recessed the City Council meeting at 7:12 PM to convene to Closed Session directly following the recess. Adjournment of the City Council meeting followed the Report out of Closed Session.
11. 11a: "CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR"
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Designated Labor Negotiator: Corbett Browning, City Attorney - International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
DocuSign Envelope ID: C39DF133-09E8-4838-AAB5-0C97C894A83D
12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on June 2nd, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Aldaco, Ewing, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CITY OF WATERFORD:
________________________
Jose M. Aldaco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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