MINUTES
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR
MEETING WATERFORD CITY HALL, CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 “E” STREET,
WATERFORD, CA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR GOEKEN AT: 6:30 pm
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Goeken
INVOCATION: Pastor Pete Mar, Community Bible Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Kitchens
Council Member Harris
Council Member Hilton
Council Member Talbott
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Superintendent
Tina Envia, Finance Manager
Michael Parker, Police Chief
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Talbott / 5-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 5, 2023 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: 81261DA8-E160-4B4E-B271-4559A0BD42D2
1. 2.
Citizen Renae Bonasa spoke to the Council about adding a traffic light in some areas of town to help with the safety of kids crossing the streets.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2023-01, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $558,453.35 for the Period of December 6 to December 13, 2022. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held December 15, 2022.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 5-0) to Adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
4. 5.
6. 6a: MOTION: Accept and File the June 30, 2022 Basic Financial Statement for the City of Waterford and the Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statement including the reports on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, Appropriations Limit Schedule, Transportation Development Act Funds, and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance. (Envia)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Kitchens / 5-0) to Accept and File the June 30, 2022 Basic Financial Statement for the City of Waterford and the Auditor’s
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: 81261DA8-E160-4B4E-B271-4559A0BD42D2 Report on the Financial Statement including the reports on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, Appropriations Limit Schedule, Transportation Development Act Funds, and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
**The regular City Council meeting was recessed at 7:02 pm to open up the WPFA Meeting. ** The Regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:05 pm. 6b: MOTION: Nominating and Appointing Regional Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions. (Krause)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Kitchens / CM Hilton / 5-0) to Nominate and Appoint the various vacant positions of the Regional Boards, Committees and Commissions.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6c: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Sam Farias Fencing Inc, in the Amount of $9,500.00 for Project No. 2023-01, “Dog Park Fence Repair” as a Minor Contract Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Statzer) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Kitchens / 5-0) to Award Bid and Approve an Agreement with Sam Farias Fencing Inc, in the Amount of $9,500.00 for Project No. 2023-01, “Dog Park Fence Repair” as a Minor Contract Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6d: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2023-02, Accepting Improvements for Project No. 2022-05, “H & I Street Improvement Project” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office. (Statzer) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Kitchens / CM Hilton / 5-0) to Approve Resolution 2023-02, Accepting Improvements for Project No. 2022-05, “H & I Street Improvement Project” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DocuSign Envelope ID: 81261DA8-E160-4B4E-B271-4559A0BD42D2 Motion passed 5-0.
6e: RESOLUTION: Approving of the 2023-03, Adopting the Stanislaus County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update and the City of Waterford Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex as an Amendment to the City of Waterford General Plan Safety Element. (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Kitchens / 5-0) to Approve Resolution 2023-03, Adopting the Stanislaus County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update and the City of Waterford Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex as an Amendment to the City of Waterford General Plan Safety Element.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Superintendent Statzer informed the Council and residents that the sand and sandbags have been replenished at 109 S. E Street. Mr. Statzer also commended the Public Works Staff for their hard work in keeping the City running and above water during the most recent storms.
Chief Parker gave the crime stat updates for the month of December and informed the Council of the most recent calls of interest.
City Attorney Browning updated the Council on the upcoming Brown Act training in February.
City Manager Pitcock gave the Council an update on Waterford’s Measure L spending and utilization. Mr.
Pitcock also informed the Council on the most recent meeting with Grant writers and the State in regards to getting funding for water storage tanks as well as on the pending grant for the Hickman Water Extension project.
9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Talbott reminded the City and Council of the upcoming Point in Time Count and stated that volunteers can still sign up to help with the count. Mrs. Talbott also thanked the Regional President of Cal Cities who had reappointed her to the Community Services Policy Committee.
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DocuSign Envelope ID: 81261DA8-E160-4B4E-B271-4559A0BD42D2 Councilmember Kitchens wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Harris wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor Goeken wished his son Adam a Happy 25th birthday.
10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 5-0) to adjourn meeting at 7:31 pm.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
11. 12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on January 19, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Harris CITY OF WATERFORD:
________________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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