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
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Aldaco
Vice Mayor Ewing
Council Member Kitchens
Council Member Talbott
ABSENT: Council Member Hilton
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Superintendent
Michael Parker, Police Chief
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Kitchens / VM Ewing / 4-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Aldaco, Ewing, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – December 15, 2022 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: 8A988900-3000-4EF8-A7DC-4BC34F8FB66A
1. 1a: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-59, Certifying the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election Returns. (Krause)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Ewing / 4-0) to adopt Resolution 2022-59, Certifying the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election Returns.
AYES: Aldaco, Ewing, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
1b: Comments from Sitting Council Members
Councilmember Talbott thanked voters for her re-election and is looking forward to working with the other Councilmembers for the next four years.
Councilmember Kitchens welcomed the new Mayor and Councilmember and is looking forward to working together.
Vice Mayor Ewing thanked the Waterford Community for voting for him and giving him the opportunity to serve the City, and that is has been an honor.
Mayor Aldaco thanked everyone present and everyone who has been on his path for the last 15 years. He is proud to have worked hard to be sure the City has been taken care of. 1c: Recognition of Outgoing City Council Members
Supervisor Chiesa recognized Mayor Aldaco and Vice Mayor Ewing on their service to the City of Waterford.
Mayor Aldaco presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Vice Mayor Ewing for his service.
Councilmember Talbott presented an Award of Appreciation to Mayor Aldaco for his 15 years of service to the City of Waterford.
1d: Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office
City Clerk Krause administered the Oaths of Office to the elected Mayor and Councilmembers. 1e: 15 Minute Break/Reception
Meeting recessed at 6:48 pm
Meeting back in session at 7:05 pm
1f: Comments from Newly Elected Council Members
Councilmember Talbott thanked her family for their support.
Councilmember Harris thanked her family for their support and the Citizens of Waterford for voting for her; she is excited to get this journey started.
Mayor Goeken thanked his family for their support. Mayor Goeken thanked Mr. Aldaco for his years of service, stated that he is a great Man and has done so much for the Waterford Community. Mayor Goeken also thanked Mr. Ewing for his service to the Community. Mayor Goeken stated that he is looking forward to working with Council and staff.
PRESENTATION
DocuSign Envelope ID: 8A988900-3000-4EF8-A7DC-4BC34F8FB66A 1g: MOTION: Electing a Mayor Pro Tempore to a Two-Year Term (Krause) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Mayor Goeken / CM Harris / 4-0) to elect Councilmember Jill Kitchens as Mayor Pro Tempore for a Two-Year Term.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
2. None.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2022-56, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $332,988.31 for the Period of October 17 to November 1, 2022. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held October 20, 2022. 3d: MOTION: Accepting the Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Harris / 4-0) to Adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0
4. 5.
6. 7.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8. 8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Superintendent Statzer congratulated the Mayor and Councilmembers on their election. M.
Statzer thanked Love Waterford and Staff for a successful parade despite the bad weather. Mr. Statzer updated the Council on the flashing crosswalk beacons at Pasadena and the plans to repair them, Chief Parker congratulated the new Mayor and Councilmembers and stated that he looked forward to working together. Chief Parker commented that it was an honor to work with Mayor Aldaco and Vice Mayor Ewing. Chief Parker gave an update on the November crime statistics and informed the Council on the most recent calls of interest.
City Clerk Krause gave an update on the AV Upgrade for the Council Chambers and reminded the Council of the Christmas Social the following evening.
City Attorney Browning thanked the new Members for wanting to serve the community. Mr. Browning stated that he is always available for questions and that he is open to discussions prior to council meetings if there is something on the agenda that have legal questions about. Mr. Browning also commented that he will hold a Brown Act workshop soon.
City Manager Pitcock thanked the Council for serving the City. Mr. Pitcock informed the Council that he will be setting up a Council priorities workshop in the near future. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Harris had no comments.
Councilmember Kitchens congratulated the newly elected members and commented on how proud she was of our City, that even in a storm, citizens showed up to watch the Christmas parade.
Councilmember Talbott had no comments.
Mayor Goeken wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Kitchens / 4-0) to adjourn meeting at 7:00 pm.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0
11. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on January 5, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchen, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CITY OF WATERFORD:
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Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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