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 Dave McGaffee, Assembly of God Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Kitchens
Council Member Hilton
Council Member Talbott
ABSENT: Council Member Harris
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 Talbott / VM Kitchens / 4-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 19, 2023 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: EDBA1256-DA03-48F0-89C6-66F232E8ABDB
1. 1a: PRESENTATION: Presenting the 2022 Christmas Parade Winners.
Love Waterford presented plaques and gifts to the 2022 Christmas parade winners.
2. Mr. Bill Johnson, from the District 1 Veterans Advisory Commission, asked the City to use the Community Center to resume the meetings for the local VFW, as well as a fee waiver, if possible.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2023-04, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $286,523.27 for the Period of December 27 to December 29, 2022.. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings held January 5, 2023. 3d: MOTION: Approving the City of Waterford’s 2023 Local Appointments List for the Upcoming Vacancies on the City’s Boards and Commissions.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 4-0) to Adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
4. 5.
6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2023-05, Reviewing and Approving Existing City of Waterford Policies, and Adopting Employee Attendance Policy. (Krause) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Kitchens / CM Hilton / 4-0) to Adopt Resolution 2023-05, Reviewing and Approving Existing City of Waterford Policies, and
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: EDBA1256-DA03-48F0-89C6-66F232E8ABDB Adopting Employee Attendance Policy.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6b: MOTION: Authorizing Staff to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) Soliciting Contractors for the Project No. 2023-02, “Yosemite Blvd (SR132) Utility Conflict Relocation Project.” (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Kitchens / CM Talbott / 4-0) to Authorize Staff to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) Soliciting Contractors for the Project No. 2023-02, “Yosemite Blvd (SR132) Utility Conflict Relocation Project.” AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Superintendent Statzer informed the Council that the gates to the wastewater treatment plant are currently locked, due to the unsafe conditions of the access road, which has eroded due to the heavy rains. Mr. Statzer commented that the City Engineers have inspected the road and are currently working on a plan to repair the road.
Chief Parker shared data for the crime statistics for the year 2022 and commented that overall, crimes have gone down 7%. Chief Parker updated the Council on the crime stats for January as well as recent calls of interest.
City Attorney Browning reminded the Council of the Brown Act workshop that will take place on February 2 nd at 5:30pm.
City Manager Pitcock informed the Council that the proposed fuel station on the corner of Yosemite and F Street may ne submitting plans for review soon. Mr. Pitcock also stated that he would like a schedule a goal setting workshop with the Council on February 16th. The City Manager answered a question about
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DocuSign Envelope ID: EDBA1256-DA03-48F0-89C6-66F232E8ABDB the status of the dog park project.
9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton thanked Love Waterford for the parade and all they do in the community.
Councilmember Talbott thanked Love Waterford for the parade and all they do in the community.
Councilmember Kitchens also thanked Love Waterford for the parade and all they do in the community.
Mayor Goeken stated he appreciates everything that Love Waterford does for the Community.
Mayor Goeken commented that he wants to talk about allocating funds for repairs and upgrades for the city parks and facilities, as well as to look into bringing back some City ran sports leagues.
10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 4-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 pm.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
11. 12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on February 2, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kitchens CITY OF WATERFORD:
________________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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