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 – June16, 2022 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: 72083328-B4DE-449B-8366-B4FDE115643B
1. 1a: PRESENTATION: A Proclamation Congratulating the Society for Disabilities on their 75th Anniversary. Mayor Aldaco presented a proclamation to Kathy Mendoza for the Society for Disabilities.
1b: PRESENTATION: Project Sentinel – Fair Housing Presentation.
Ana Andrade gave a presentation to the Council and citizens to make them aware of the services that Project Sentinel offers.
2. Curtis Van Laar, a resident on Eucalyptus Ave. addressed the Council with his concerns and question over a potential subdivision, proposed to be developed on Eucalyptus Ave.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-36, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $379,589.97 for the Period of May 25 to June 2, 2022.
3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 2, 2022. 3d: MOTION: Approving the Reappointment of Chris Esther, L. Scott O’Neal, and Brandon Rivers to the Planning Commission, each for a 2-Year Term ending July 2024 by majority vote of the City Council as provided in Waterford Municipal Code Section 2.24.010. 3e: MOTION: Approving the Reappointment of Michelle Finch and Katie Jaycox to Parks & Recreation Commission to a 2-Year Term Ending July 2024, per Municipal Code Section 2.28.010. 3f: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-42 Approving Amendments to the Agreement for Legal Services with Robbins, Browning, Godwin & Marchini LLP.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Kitchens / CM Talbott / 4-0) to approve the consent calendar.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
DocuSign Envelope ID: 72083328-B4DE-449B-8366-B4FDE115643B
5. 5a: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-37, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levy of $11.24 per Parcel for the Waterford Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (Krause)
Public Hearing Opened: 6:55 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 6:55 pm
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-37, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levy of $11.24 per Parcel for the Waterford Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
5b: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-38, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levy 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. (Krause) Public Hearing Opened: 6:56 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 6:56 pm
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Kitchens / CM Talbott / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-38, Confirming the Assessments and Ordering the Levy 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.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-39, Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the County of Stanislaus, and the City of Waterford for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program. (Statzer) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-39, Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the County of Stanislaus, and the City of Waterford for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: 72083328-B4DE-449B-8366-B4FDE115643B Motion passed 4-0
6b: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-40, a One-Year (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the city of Waterford. (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-40, a One-Year (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the city of Waterford.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0
RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2022-41, a Three-Year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the city of Waterford. (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to approve Resolution 2022-41, a Three-Year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the city of Waterford.
AYES: Aldaco, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ewing
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
8b: Business License Report – May 2022
9. 9a: City Staff
Chief Parker updated the Council on the May crime stats. Chief Parker also gave the Council information on recent calls of interest.
Public Works Superintendent Statzer informed the Council that the City will be replanting / replacing the trees downtown that had to be removed. Mr. Statzer also updated the Council on the status of the repairs on the Beard Park bathrooms.
City Clerk Krause informed the Council that collection on delinquent utility accounts had resumed and briefly explained the process.
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DocuSign Envelope ID: 72083328-B4DE-449B-8366-B4FDE115643B City Attorney Browning updated the Council on the closed session for the evening.
City Manager Pitcock updated the Council on the status of the tax sharing agreement with Stanislaus County.
9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton had no comments.
Councilmember Kitchens had no comments.
Councilmember Talbott wished everyone a Happy Pride Month and stated that youth and older LGBTQ+ members of the community felt seen and heard with the recent Pride Event at the park. Mrs. Talbott also gave an update on the recent committee meetings she recently attended.
Mayor Aldaco had no comments.
10. Meeting Recessed: 7:14 PM.
Mayor Aldaco recessed the City Council meeting at 7:14 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
12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on July 7, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Aldaco, Ewing Hilton, Kitchens
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Talbott
CITY OF WATERFORD:
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Jose M. Aldaco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
DocuSign Envelope ID: 72083328-B4DE-449B-8366-B4FDE115643B