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: Randy Angle
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Hilton
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Gutierrez
Councilmember Talbott
ABSENT: None
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
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Harris / 5-0) to adopt the Agenda.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – July 3, 2025 - 6:30 PM Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:
None.
1. 2.
3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-37, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $823,340.38 for the Period of June 5 to June 23, 2025.
3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council and Special Council Meetings held June 5, 2025.
3d: MOTION: Approving the Re-appointment of Desiree Turnbough to the Parks & Recreation Commission for 2-Year Term Ending July 2027 by the Mayor, with Approval of the City Council as Provided in Waterford Municipal Code Section 2.28.010.
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Talbott / 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.
5a: RESOLUTION: Resolution 2025-38, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to adopt and approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Rezone No. 2024-02 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-01 for the fifty-three (53) single-family residential unit Project. (Niskanen)
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (Mayor Goeken / CM Talbott / 3-2) Approving Resolution 2025-38, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to adopt and approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Rezone No. 2024-02 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-01 for the fifty-three (53) single-family residential unit Project.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PRESENTATION
FINAL READINGS
ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2 AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Talbott
NAYS: Harris, Hilton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-2.
ORDINANCE: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2025-03, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to Introduce an Ordinance approving and adopting Rezone of
3.61± acres; as to Assessor Parcel Number 080-045-023 amending Planned Community (PC 01- 06) to allow a single-family residential development. (Niskanen) Public Hearing Opened: 6:51 pm
Stephanie Dietz, representative of the developer, gave a statement on the project.
Jessica Craft, resident on Clarksmill Ave, voiced concerns over the project.
Alma Ochoa, resident, asked to see the letter from the School district regarding the project.
Randy Angle, resident, voiced concerns about the project.
Lynn Meshew, resident of Hickman, spoke about water concerns.
Brandon Gerdes, resident of Hickman, spoke about water concerns.
Curtis VanLaar, resident, shared thoughts on the project.
Jill Weicher, resident of Washington Rd., shared concerns on the project.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:09 pm
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (Mayor Goeken / CM Talbott / 3-2) Approving the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2025-03, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to Introduce an Ordinance approving and adopting Rezone of 3.61± acres; as to Assessor Parcel Number 080-045-023 amending Planned Community (PC 01-06) to allow a single-family residential development.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Talbott
NAYS: Harris, Hilton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-2.
RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2025-39, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-01 to subdivide a 3.61± acre parcel into fifty-three (53) single-family residential lots. (Niskanen) ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (Mayor Goeken / CM Talbott / 3-2) Approving Resolution 2025-39, Approving Planning Commission Recommendation to approve Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. VTSM 2024-01 to subdivide a 3.61± acre parcel into fifty-three (53) single-family residential lots.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Talbott
NAYS: Harris, Hilton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 3-2.
Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2
6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2025-40, Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (“iBank”) for Financing of the HickmanWaterford Water Consolidation Project, Authorizing the Incurring of an Obligation Payable to iBank for the Financing of the Hickman-Waterford Water Consolidation Project if iBank Approves said Application, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of an Obligation, and Approving certain other matters in connection therewith.(Envia) Residents from Hickman requested compensation for the months of the Hickman water issue.
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Talbott / CM Harris / 5-0) Adopting Resolution 2025-40, Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (“iBank”) for Financing of the Hickman-Waterford Water Consolidation Project, Authorizing the Incurring of an Obligation Payable to iBank for the Financing of the Hickman-Waterford Water Consolidation Project if iBank Approves said Application, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of an Obligation, and Approving certain other matters in connection therewith.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6b: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2025-41, a Three-Year (October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the City of Waterford. (Statzer) ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Talbott / VM Hilton / 5-0) to adopt Resolution 2025-41, a Three-Year (October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029) HOME Investment Partnership Program Consortium Agreement between Stanislaus County and the City of Waterford.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6c: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2025-42, Approving a Three-Year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029) between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Waterford for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program. (Statzer)
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / Cm Talbott / 5-0) Approving Resolution 2025-42, Approving a Three-Year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029) between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Waterford for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2 ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6d: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with American Pavement Systems Inc, in the Amount of $799,000.00 for Project No. 2025-04, “2025 Surface Improvement Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement. (Statzer) ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Talbott / VM Hilton / 5-0) to Award Bid and Approve an Agreement with American Pavement Systems Inc, in the Amount of $799,000.00 for Project No. 2025-04, “2025 Surface Improvement Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6e: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance Inc, in the Amount of $507,871.56 for Project No. 2025-03, “E Street Downtown Improvements” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement. (Statzer)
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (CM Talbott / VM Hilton / 5-0) to Award Bid and Approve an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance Inc, in the Amount of $507,871.56 for Project No. 2025-03, “E Street Downtown Improvements” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
6f: MOTION: Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting. (Krause)
ACTION: Moving and seconded by motion (Mayor Goeken / CM Harris / 5-0) to Designate Councilmember Talbott as Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2
8. 8a: City Project List
8b: My Waterford Request Report
9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Director Statzer gave the Council updates on the approximate start dates of the awarded public works projects. Mr. Statzer also informed the Council of the Trianlge Park Grant meeting.
City Clerk Krause had no comments.
City Attorney Browning informed Council of the closed session item for discussion.
City Manager Pitcock stated that the property purchased for water improvements has been finalized. 9b: City Council
Councilmember Harris wished all a Happy 4th of July and commented that the flags around the City looked good.
Councilmember Gutierrez informed citizens that the youth soccer league still needs players to sign up.
Ms. Gutierrez commented on the grand opening of a new business downtown.
Councilmember Talbott wished all a Happy 4th of July and reminded all about fines for illegal fireworks.
Mrs. Talbott also thanked the public for coming out and engaging in the meeting.
Vice Mayor Hilton wished all a Happy 4th of July and a reminder to stay safe.
Mayor Goeken had wished all a Happy 4th of July.
10. Meeting Recessed 8:25 PM.
Mayor Goeken recessed the City Council meeting at 8:25 PM to convene to Closed Session directly following the recess. Adjournment of the City Council meeting followed the Report out of Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT / RECESS
STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on July 17, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Talbott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hilton
CITY OF WATERFORD:
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Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
Docusign Envelope ID: ABA544C1-2505-4911-B026-1E6C57CE1AD2