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 ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Council Member Hilton
Council Member Talbott
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Kitchens
Councilmember Harris
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Superintendent
Michael Parker, Police Chief
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton/ CM Talbott / 3-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Kitchens
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – November 16, 2023 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: 94C6972A-4D9C-4A42-8E5F-CE6C328EA25D
1. None.
2. Guadalupe Gutierrez attending the Yosemite corridor workshop and was disappointed that there were not translations services available for the Hispanic community. She requested that the City provide translation services in the future.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Resolution 2023-52, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $54,674.03 for the Period of October 30, 2023.
3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 2, 2023. 3d: MOTION: Accepting Compliance with Developer Fees report in accordance with requirements of Section 66006 of the Government Code.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 3-0) to adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Kitchens
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
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4. 5.
6. 6a: MOTION: Reaffirming the Declaration of Emergency made by the City Manager on September 20, 2023, and Declaring there is a Need to Continue with Project No. 2023-14, “Emergency Repair of River Pointe Well 1.” (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Talbott / 3-0) to Reaffirm the
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: 94C6972A-4D9C-4A42-8E5F-CE6C328EA25D Declaration of Emergency made by the City Manager on September 20, 2023 and Declaring there is a Need to Continue with Project No. 2023-14, “Emergency Repair of River Pointe Well 1.” AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Kitchens
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
6b: MOTION: To Accept and File the June 30, 2023 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, CSLFRF Compliance Report and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance. (Envia)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / CM Hilton / 3-0) To Accept and File the June 30, 2023 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, CSLFRF Compliance Report and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance.
AYES: Goeken, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Kitchens
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
** Waterford City Council adjourned at 6:46 pm to the WPFA Agenda. ** Waterford City Council re-adjourned at 6:49 pm.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Finance Manager Envia informed residents that the LIWHAP (Low Income Household Water Assistance Program) has been extended to January 2024. So, if they are having problems paying for their utilities, that can apply for assistance.
Chief Parker gave the crime statistic for November to date. Chief Parker informed the Council that they had done another sweep of the river trail, and no other encampments were found.
Superintendent Statzer informed the Council that staff has been addressing the park improvements list from the Parks and Recreation Commission, including refurbishing the horseshoe pits at River Park, trimming trees around the ball field lights, and removing shoes from wires around town. Mr. Statzer commented that Public Works staff are also working on replacing broken playground equipment.
Councilmember Talbott stated that a resident wanted to know how to get a streetlight installed on their street, Mr. Statzer will do the research to find out the process for the area that the resident lives in .Councilmember Hilton asked for staff to fill potholes on Barnes and Western Ave.
City Attorney Browning announced the item for closed session.
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DocuSign Envelope ID: 94C6972A-4D9C-4A42-8E5F-CE6C328EA25D City Manager Pitcock commented to Council that an encroachment permit was pulled for work along Yosemite Blvd. Work for the curb, gutter and sidewalk along Yosemite should commence in January. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Talbott wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and stated that the next Point in Time Count will be January 25th.
Mayor Goeken wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
10. Meeting Recessed: 6:49 PM.
Mayor Goeken recessed the City Council meeting at 6: 49 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 “PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CONTRACT”
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
- City Manager
12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on December 7, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Talbott
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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