AGENDA
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 E STREET, WATERFORD, CA 95386
1. 1a: Council will review, discuss and give direction to the City Manager on Council goals, objectives and priorities for Calendar year 2026. Discussions will include, but will not be limited to, operational improvements, economic development strategies, on-going and future development projects and capital improvement to the cities infrastructure.
Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day.
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Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 12th, 2026 – 6:00 PM
SPECIAL WORKSHOP – COUNCIL GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES NOTICE
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Updated: February 12, 2026
OPERATIONAL PROJECTS
TITLE DESCRIPTION COUNCIL
PRIORITY
ASSIGNED
TO
PROJECT UPDATE
Community Clean-up Day Develop a 2026 community wide day for the community to dispose of items.
1 Lonnie
Tire and Waste Drop-off Day Develop a 2026 community wide day for the community to dispose of items.
1 Lonnie
Youth Centric Activities Work with community members interested in developing additional youth activities.
2 Lonnie Maintain $10k annually for Basketball and
possible other sports.
Sixth Cycle Housing Element Work with Planning to complete the 6th Cycle Housing Element to HCD. This is a
state requirement that will be primarily
funded with a state grant (LEAP).
1 Mike Approval Scheduled for March 5, 2026
Cannabis Revenue Current policy is to put all revenues to General Fund debt Service. Is there a
desire to modify the policy?
1 Mike Continue to pay off debt per the council approved Policy Resolution 2019-66. We also revised
Cannabis Ordinance to only allow one dispensary
instead of two.
Water Utility Fee Study Update water rate last completed in 2016. 1 Mike / Tina Complete Water Bond Issuance Review water fund and capital needs and determine if a bond issuance for water
infrastructure and storage is necessary
2 Mike / Tina Fund in 2026/27 budget.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
TITLE DESCRIPTION COUNCIL
PRIORITY
ASSIGNED
TO
PROJECT UPDATE
Yosemite Avenue Utility Master Plan Develop a Utility Master Plan and coordinate improvements when funding is
available to develop as many shovel ready
commercial sites as possible.
3 Mike MCR has not begun development of the Utility
Master Plan. As there is an abundance of street,
utility and park improvements in design, this is a
lower priority.
Residential Development Increase housing stock. 1 Mike Bentley Estates - Final Map and Improvement Plans are approved. Currently up for sale.
Lake Pointe Master Plan - Application for fist
submission is in.
Reinway Annexation - This is a project west of
Reinway just north of Moon School. Application
for annexation is with LAFCO. Miscellaneous
Locations - Waterstone - A final map
complete and homes in construction. Waterstone
C - Tentative Map is approved and final map
should be before council in March 2026.
Waterstone D - property has been purchased
and Tentative Map should be before council
March 2026. Waterstone E - property has been
purchased and Tentative Map should be before
council March 2026. Washington Road_ Tentative
Map has been approved. Waiting for Final Map.
Community Shopping Center Develop a plan for a large shopping Center.
3 Mike This item will be addressed with a General Plan
update currently scheduled in 2028. In the mean
time, development of all empty and
underdeveloped lots along Yosemite Blvd should
be the priority.
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
Auto/Farm Equipment Dealership Continue to try to get a new or used auto/farm equipment dealership to open a
business in Waterford. .
2 Mike Unfortunately, to date, we have been
unsuccessful. The hope is now that the frontage
improvements along Yosemite are completed, the
capital outlay will be reduced thus making the
development of a car sales lot more feasible.
Old Winery Building Develop a plan to remove the old buildings and ready the site for development.
3 Mike There has been discussions on a Medium Density
housing development. Waiting for application.
New Public Library Work with County to enlarge current
library.
1 Mike A meeting was held in March 2025 with Vito
Chiesa and Library Management and all agreed to
continue efforts to move the project forward.
Public Storage Project Develop a public storage project at the southern end of E Street.
1 Mike In construction
Annex Additional Commercial Property Work with Planning on developing a concept to increase our commercial
property inventory.
2 Mike This could be either along the Yosemite or F
Street corridor. Wanting to finish our Housing
Element and residential annexation before we
start looking at this annexation.
Connecting Waters School Working with School to build a new school at Yosemite and Riverside
1 Mike Application is in review.
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
TITLE DESCRIPTION COUNCIL
PRIORITY
ASSIGNED
TO
PROJECT UPDATE
Local Street Improvement Program (SB1)Use SB-1 funding to continue to slurry seal and cape seal existing streets to maintain
them in good repair. Also, we can use the
funds to do small reconstruction projects if
streets available for seals have been
completed. Subject to funding availability.
1 Mike / Lonnie Will use funding on future project once we have sufficient funding built up.
Local Street Improvement Program
(Measure L)
Use Measure L funding to continue to
slurry seal and cape seal existing streets
to maintain them in good repair. Also, we
can use the funds to do small
reconstruction projects if streets available
for seals have been completed. Subject to
funding availability.
1 Mike / Lonnie Will use funding on future project once we have sufficient funding built up.
Western Yosemite Pedestrian
Improvements
Add missing sidewalk on the north and
south side of Yosemite from Reinway to
Eucalyptus.
1 Mike / Lonnie Complete
Street/Water - E Street Improvements
(Measure SB-1)
Rehabilitate E Street from Bentley to Main
Street.
1 Mike / Lonnie Nearly Complete
Street/Water - G Street Improvements
(Measure CDBG)
Rehabilitate G Street 1 Mike / Lonnie Complete
Washington and Reinway Pedestrian
Improvements. (ATP)
Add sidewalk and rehabilitate Washington
and Reinway in Washington from
Pasadena to Reinway and Reinway north
to existing sidewalk at Well Site 302.
2 Mike / Lonnie We received ATP funding allocation from March 2025 Stancog at the Policy Board meeting.
Construction is a couple years out.
Street/Water - Welch Street
Improvements (ATP)
Add sidewalk and rehabilitate Welch from
Tim Bell to Bentley.
2 Mike / Lonnie We were not successful with our ATP grant application at state. StanCOG local ATP funded
design only.
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
Street/Water - Tim Bell Street
Improvements (ATP)
Add sidewalk and rehabilitate Tim Bell
from Yosemite to Vineyard.
2 Mike / Lonnie Complete
N. Reinway Street Improvements Improve N. Reinway from Yosemite to north property line.
1 Mike / Lonnie Received STBG grant to make improvements.
Bonnie Brae Street Improvements Improve Bonnie Brae from F Street to Tim Bell
1 Mike / Lonnie Received CMAQ grant to make improvements.
Water - Miscellaneous water line
replacement
Replace water old steel water lines that
are undersized and in disrepair.
2 Mike / Lonnie Once we build up water reserve account, we will prioritize worst lines first.
Water - Hickman to Waterford connectivity Construct a water trunk line from the south side of the Hickman Road Bridge to
Hickman and replace several lines internal
to Hickman.
1 Mike / Lonnie Loan has been received and construction to start soon. Waiting on Stanislaus County
encroachment permit.
Water - Add Storage Tank to Waterford
and Hickman Systems.
Add a 1 million gallon tank to Waterford
and .5 million gallon tank to Hickman
water systems.
1 Mike / Lonnie An application was submitted and have been told that our request is on hold due to State budget
issues. If successful, staff will have consultants
complete the environmental and design. Once
this has been completed, application will be made
for construction dollars. This is the beginning of a
5 year process. May need to bond for these
improvements.
Sewer - Phase 2 Sewer Line
Improvements
Make Phase 2 improvements in the G, H, I
and Main Street area.
1 Mike / Lonnie Once we build up sewer reserve account, we will prioritize worst lines first.
WWTP Biosolids Removal There is a need to remove solids in 2023 that have settled in the ponds which
reduces process time for nutrient removal.
1 Mike / Lonnie Completed in summer 2025. We will review biosolid level and determine timing of next
biosolids removal project.
Storm Basin Improvements at F Street
Basin
Improve flow capacity of outfall to Main
Canal.
1 Mike / Lonnie Working with MCR on interim and final design and budget estimates.
Storm - Storm Water Handling Plan Develop a master plan concept to capture storm water for groundwater recharge and
remove all water from the MID canals.
3 Mike / Lonnie No work to date. We will look for a grant.
Police - Demolish the old police buildings
at 312 and 320 E Street.
Demolish 2 fixed buildings and try to sell
the existing triple wide modular building.
3 Mike / Lonnie Complete
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low
Updated: February 12, 2026
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Priorities Based on 02/12/2026 Workshop
Parks - Beard Park Improvements Improvements include
• Resurface Tennis and Basketball Courts
• Convert one of two tennis courts to two
Pickleball Courts
• Replace Snack Shack and bathrooms at
baseball field with single ADA compliant
structure.
2 Mike / Lonnie Pickleball/Tennis court improvements are in construction. Looking for funding to improve
snack shack.
Parks - Triangle Pocket Park Develop the parcel bounded by Summer, D Street and La Gallina as a pocket park
with playground gazebo and benches.
2 Mike / Lonnie Held a public meeting and a small sitting park was recommended. Looking for grant
opportunities.
Parks - Reinway Sports Complex Construct phase 1 of the sports complex per the approved master plan.
3 Mike / Lonnie The master plan has been approved by city council. Council gave direction to begin search for
a grant to fund design and construction. Council
understands that an additional parks employee
will be required as we add additional park land to
maintain. Council approved a five year farm lease
with T&M Dairy in Spring 2021 Council meeting.
Community Center Remodel Remodel scope would be a new roof, paint inside and out, re finish flooring, new ADA
restrooms, all new kitchen and new AV
and Audio system.
1 Mike / Lonnie Complete
Add native plans to the Tuolumne River
Trail.
A member of the public who attended the
workshop stated that he was working on
funding to add native plants along the
2 Mike / Lonnie Staff will work with the community member if he follows through.
Priority: 1 High, 2 Medium, 3 Low