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
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Hilton
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Kitchens
Council Member Talbott
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Director
Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Sgt. Eric Cicero
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Harris / 3-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kitchens, Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – November 21, 2024 - 6:30 PM Docusign Envelope ID: 65ED826C-11D7-4208-9993-6B12E4B09BB1
1. 2.
None
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2024-51, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $444,530.30 for the Period of November 4 to November 12, 2024. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 7, 2024.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Harris / 3-0) to adopt the consent calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kitchens, Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
4. 5.
5a: ORDINANCE: Ordinance 2024-07, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to Introduce an Ordinance approving and adopting Rezone of 8.09± acres; as to Assessor Parcel Number 080-023-004 from Residential Single (RS) District to Planned Community (PC) 2024-02 (PC #2024-02).
Public Hearing Opened: 6:44 pm
Public Hearing Closed 6:44 pm
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Hilton / CM Harris / 3-0) to a Approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2024-07, approving and adopting Rezone of 8.09± acres; as to Assessor Parcel Number 080-023-004 from Residential Single (RS) District to Planned Community (PC) 2024-02 (PC #2024-02).
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kitchens, Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Docusign Envelope ID: 65ED826C-11D7-4208-9993-6B12E4B09BB1 RESOLUTION: Resolution 2024-52, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to adopt a Resolution to approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-0003 to subdivide an
8.09± acre parcel into fifty-two (52) single-family residential lots. (Niskanen) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Hilton / 3-0) to a Approve Planning Commission Recommendation to adopt a Resolution to approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-0003 to subdivide an 8.09± acre parcel into fifty-two (52) single-family residential lots.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kitchens, Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
6. 6a: MOTION: Accept and File the June 30, 2024 Basic Financial Statement for the City of Waterford and the Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements including the reports on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, Appropriations Limit Schedule, Single Audit, and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance. (Envia) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Hilton / 3-0) to Accept and File the June 30, 2024 Basic Financial Statement for the City of Waterford and the Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements including the reports on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, Appropriations Limit Schedule, Single Audit, and the Auditor’s Communication With Those Charged With Governance.
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Kitchens, Talbott
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
**Mayor Goeken recessed the regular City Council meeting to open the Waterford Public Financing Authority Meeting at 6:58 pm.
** Mayor Goeken reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:01 pm.
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
Docusign Envelope ID: 65ED826C-11D7-4208-9993-6B12E4B09BB1 Public Works Director Statzer thanked staff for planning the fifty-two flags for Veteran’s Day downtown and thanked Councilmember Hilton for the idea. Mr. Statzer informed the Council that the cameras were installed around the Community Center and that he now gets notified of any activity that goes on around the area. Mr. Statzer commented that the construction / remodel of the Community Center is estimated to be completed in mid-December.
Sgt. Cicero reported on the law enforcement activity in Waterford over the last month. Sgt. Cicero informed the Council that the Sheriff’s Department had received a grant for $70,000 for traffic and safety.
City Attorney Browning informed the Council of the closed session item for the night.
City Manager Pitcock thanked the Council for approving the Waterstone projects. Mr. Pitcock informed the Council that there are continued discussions on the Lakepoint area for development. Mr. Pitcock also updated the Council on the status of the GSA and the stoplights in town. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Hilton had no comments.
Councilmember Harris had no comments.
Mayor Goeken was happy to see the flags downtown for Veteran’s Day and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
10. Meeting Recessed: 7:08 PM.
Mayor Goeken recessed the City Council meeting at 7:08 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 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION”
(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 5, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Harris, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hilton, Kitchens
CITY OF WATERFORD:
________________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Docusign Envelope ID: 65ED826C-11D7-4208-9993-6B12E4B09BB1 ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
Docusign Envelope ID: 65ED826C-11D7-4208-9993-6B12E4B09BB1