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
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Kitchens
Councilmember Harris
Council Member Hilton
ABSENT: Council Member Talbott
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Michael Parker, Police Chief
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton/ CM Harris / 4-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – December 7, 2023 - 6:30 PM DocuSign Envelope ID: D35D6A5A-5E07-4A12-8ABA-C8DEF70101BE
1. 1a: PRESENTATION: A Presentation From The Waterford Historical Museum.
Sharolyn Casey gave a presentation about Waterford Library Founder, Nora Ballard.
2. 3.
3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Resolution 2023-53, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $843,885.10 for the Period of November 7 to November 17, 2023. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 16, 2023. 3d: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2023-54, Approving a 5-year Employment Agreement extension with Michael G. Pitcock to Serve as City Manager and authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.
3e: MOTION: Accepting Compliance with Senate Bill 165 – Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
3f: MOTION: Approving the Re-Appointment of Chris Barnes and Lynn Meshew to the Planning Commission, both for a 2-Year Term Ending July 2025 by majority vote of the City Council as provided in Waterford Municipal Code Section 2.24.010.
3g: MOTION: Approving the Re-appointment of Holly Fielder to the Parks & Recreation Commission, for a 2-Year Term Ending July 2025 by the Mayor, with Approval of the City Council as Provided in Waterford Municipal Code Section 2.28.010.
3h: MOTION: Approving the City of Waterford’s 2024 Local Appointments List for the Upcoming Vacancies on the City’s Boards and Commissions.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Kitchens / 4-0) to adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. 5.
6. 6a: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with JPB Designs Inc. in the Amount of $1,288,00.00 for Project No. 2023-13, “Community Center Remodel Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Pitcock)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Harris / 4-0) Award Bid and Approve an Agreement with JPB Designs Inc. in the Amount of $1,288,00.00 for Project No. 2023-13, “Community Center Remodel Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
6b: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2023- 55, Accepting Improvements for Project No. 2023-14, “Emergency Repair of River Pointe Well 1” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office. (Pitcock) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Kitchens / 4-0) To Approve Resolution 2023- 55, Accepting Improvements for Project No. 2023-14, “Emergency Repair of River Pointe Well 1” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DocuSign Envelope ID: D35D6A5A-5E07-4A12-8ABA-C8DEF70101BE Chief Parker gave the updated crime statistic numbers for the month of November. Chief Parker commented that the traffic trailer had been deployed for the month and gave the Council the findings report. Finally, Chief Parker informed the Council that Waterford’s National Night Out ranked 2nd best in California and 21st nest nationwide. Chief Parker introduced the new Seargent, Deputy Cisero.
Finance Manager Envia had no comments.
City Clerk Krause was asked by Mayor Goeken to expand upon the Waterford Community Awards Program.
City Attorney Browning had no comments.
City Manager Pitcock updated the Council that the funding for the Hickman Water Project was on hold until next July, as well as the tank design project. Mr. Pitcock informed the Council that the water and sewer improvements along Tim Bell Rd. would be starting the following week. The City Manager also said that there has been a lot of recent interest in development in Waterford. Mr. Pitcock commented that the sink hole repairs along Western Ave were starting the next day, that it was possible that the next two meetings would be cancelled due to lack of business, and finally, he thanked the Council for his new contract.
9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton commented that he noticed all the work being done around town when he was driving around, and he wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Kitchens commented that she was looking forward to the Christmas Parade and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Harris also commented that she was looking forward to the Christmas Parade and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Goeken thanked Sharolyn Casey for the presentation and welcomed the new Seargent to Waterford and complimented the Sheriff on the great work helping to move along the homeless campers.
10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Harris / 4-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 pm.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 4-0.
11. 12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on January 18, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton, Kitchens, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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CITY OF WATERFORD:
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Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
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