MINUTES
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR
MEETING WATERFORD CITY HALL, CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 “E” STREET,
WATERFORD, CA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CLERK KRAUSE AT: 6:30 pm
Councilmember Talbott was nominated to preside over the council meeting in the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Talbott / CM Harris / 3-0) for Councilmember Talbott to preside over the city council meeting in the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilmember Talbott
INVOCATION: Pastor Dave McGaffee, Assembly of God Church ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Councilmember Gutierrez
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Talbott
ABSENT: Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Hilton
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Director
Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Chief David Mullins
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – April 3, 2025 - 6:30 PM Docusign Envelope ID: 45080B22-EABB-4652-BF55-35AB4113FB1E ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
1. 2.
Britney Harver from Supervisor Chiesa’s office gave the Council an update on the plans to update the Waterford Library.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-11, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $602,811.46 for the Period of March 12 to March 19, 2025. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 20, 2025. 3d: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-12, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Waterford Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026. 3e: RESOLUTION Adopting Resolution 2025-13, Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Waterford Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0) to adopt the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
4. 4a: ORDINANCE: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2025-01, Amending Waterford
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Docusign Envelope ID: 45080B22-EABB-4652-BF55-35AB4113FB1E Municipal Code Title 3, Entitled “Revenue and Finance,” Chapter 3.08 Entitled “Purchasing,” by Amending Section 3.08.120.(Pitcock)
Public Hearing Opened: 6:37 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 6:37 pm
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0) to adopt the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2025-01, Amending Waterford Municipal Code Title 3,
Entitled “Revenue and Finance,” Chapter 3.08 Entitled “Purchasing,” by Amending Section
3.08.120.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
5. 6.
6a: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Central Valley Demolition, in the Amount of $29,890.00 for Project No. 2025-02, “Old Police Substation Demo” as a Minor Contract Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Statzer) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0) Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Central Valley Demolition, in the Amount of $29,890.00 for Project No. 2025-02, “Old Police Substation Demo” as a Minor Contract Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-14, Amending the Budget to Allocate Funds for the Demolition of the Old Police Substation at 320 E Street, Waterford, California. (Statzer) ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0) to Adopt Resolution 2025-14, Amending the Budget to Allocate Funds for the Demolition of the Old Police Substation at 320 E Street, Waterford, California.
AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Docusign Envelope ID: 45080B22-EABB-4652-BF55-35AB4113FB1E 6b: MOTION: Authorizing Staff to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) Soliciting Contractors for the Project No. 2025-01, “Yosemite Blvd. Frontage Improvements Project.” (Statzer)
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (CM Harris / CM Gutierrez / 3-0)to Authorize Staff to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposal (RFP) Soliciting Contractors for the Project No. 2025-01, “Yosemite Blvd. Frontage Improvements Project.” AYES: Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Goeken, Hilton
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-0.
7. 8.
8a: City Project List
8b: My Waterford Request Report – 3/12/2025 – 3/24/2025
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Director Statzer updated the Council on the status of the Community Center remodel and stated that we are still aiming for a June 1st opening date.
Chief Mullins responded to the request for more information regarding the type of traffic violations occurred in the City. Chief Mullins gave an update on the current violation statistics and added that Waterford currently has zero auto thefts for the year.
City Clerk Krause had no comments.
City Attorney Browning informed Council of the closed session item for discussion.
City Manager Pitcock informed us that the ground water reports for the sub basins were submitted on time and that he continues to meet with developers interested in coming to Waterford. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Harris had no comments.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated that the Love Waterford event is on April 26th and encourages citizens to volunteer.
Councilmember Talbott had no comments.
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Docusign Envelope ID: 45080B22-EABB-4652-BF55-35AB4113FB1E
10. Meeting Recessed: 6:57 PM.
Councilmember Talbott recessed the City Council meeting at 6:57 PM to convene to Closed Session directly following the recess. Adjournment of the City Council meeting followed the Report out of Closed Session.
11. 12. 12.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on April 17, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Hilton, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Harris
CITY OF WATERFORD:
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Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Docusign Envelope ID: 45080B22-EABB-4652-BF55-35AB4113FB1E