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: 6:40 pm
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Goeken
INVOCATION: Pastor Pete Mar, Community Bible Church
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Hilton
Councilmember Gutierrez
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Talbott
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Director
Richard Marchini, Deputy City Attorney
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Talbott / 5-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – March 6, 2025 - 6:30 PM Docusign Envelope ID: 4E44BE2C-BF78-4B42-9981-0617A0F4C4FC
1. 1a: PRESENTATION: 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by Mayor Goeken, Mayor Goeken presented the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award to Mr. Ken Champaign.
2. Clyde Warren, board member of the Sabercats Youth Football League, wanted to introduce the board and organization to the City Council.
A citizen spoke about the number of people who run the stop signs at F Street and Bentley. He asked about getting more patrolling in the area.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-05, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $705,003.98 for the Period of February 3 to February 18, 2025. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 6, 2025, and the Minutes of the Special Workshop Meeting held February 20, 2025.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Hilton / 5-0) to adopt the consent calendar.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
4. 5.
6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-06, Approving Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for FY 2024-2025. (Envia)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Talbott / VM Hilton / 5-0) Adopting Resolution 2025-06, Approving Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for FY 2024-2025.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
GENERAL BUSINESS
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Docusign Envelope ID: 4E44BE2C-BF78-4B42-9981-0617A0F4C4FC AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Director Statzer informed the Council that the water fountains have been installed and are active at the park. Mr. Statzer stated that the Community Center Project is close to being completed, that we are just waiting on a few small items to be completed.
City Clerk Krause advised the Council that the Love Waterford App was active for citizens to use.
Councilmember Talbott asked if the City could place an ad in the local paper to promote it. Ms. Krause also informed the Council that she was in the process of updating the website and correcting some issues.
Deputy City Attorney Marchini informed the Council that there will be a closed session item at the next Council meeting.
City Manager Pitcock informed the Council that the Modesto and Turlock Groundwater Sustainability plans was adopted and approved by the State. Mr. Pitcock gave an update on the ATP grants that the City has applied for.
9b: City Council
Vice Mayor Hilton had no comments.
Councilmember Talbott stated that the library board had met with Supervisor Chiesa and the County, and that the Waterford Library would be next on the list for improvements. Mrs. Talbott informed the Council that the Economic Advisory Committee will be asking for community involvement in development of a document to help the Committee plan where money is needed in each City. Councilmember Talbott wished everyone a Happy Women’s History Month,
Councilmember Gutierrez gave kudos to the City on the ATP grants. Ms. Gutierrez informed the Council that the Youth baseball League would be holding a field clean up day this weekend and that Mazletov Farms Soap Shop would be having their 2nd ‘Birthday” event on Saturday as well.
Councilmember Harris thanked the Sabercats for coming to the meeting and congratulated Mr.
Champaign on his award.
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Docusign Envelope ID: 4E44BE2C-BF78-4B42-9981-0617A0F4C4FC Mayor Goeken thanked the Sabercats and congratulated Mr. Champaign, as well as wishing his son, Even and Mike a Happy Birthday.
10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Hilton / CM Harris / 5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 pm.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, 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 February 6, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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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