MINUTES CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL, JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR CORCORAN RDA & HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING.

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3 MINUTES CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL, JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR CORCORAN RDA & HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING July 7, 2014 The regular session of the Corcoran City Council was called to order by Mayor Wadsworth, in the City Council Chambers, 1015 Chittenden Avenue, Corcoran, CA at 5:59 P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Councilmembers absent: Staff present: Press present: INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE Mark Cartwright, Raymond Lerma, Jerry Robertson and Jim Wadsworth Sidonio Palmerin Mike Farley, Steve Kroeker, Kindon Meik, Soledad Ruiz- Nuñez, Reuben Shortnacy, Kevin Tromborg, and Joyce Venegas. Jeanette Todd, The Corcoran Journal Invocation was presented by Robertson. The flag salute was led by Cartwright. 1. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Ana Orozco from Senator Vidak s office introduced herself as the new field representative. Supervisor Valle, Kings County Supervisor District 2, updated the Council on the Kings County budget and invited the Council to an event on July 10, CONSENT CALENDAR Following Council discussion a motion was made by Robertson and seconded by Lerma to approve the consent calendar with noted amendments to Item 2-E, 2-F, and 2-G. Robertson abstained from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting on June 16, Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 2-A. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 2014 and special meeting of June 23, B. Authorization to read ordinances and resolutions by title only. 2-C. Deny claim of Workmen s Auto Insurance alleging damage. 2-D. Deny claim of Victor M. Perez, Esq. alleging damage. 2-E. Approval of Resolution No establishing an appropriations limit for the City of Corcoran. 2-F. Approval of Resolution No regarding the fiscal year budget. 2-G. Approval of Resolution No adopting City of Corcoran salary schedule. 3. APPROPRIATIONS Following Council discussion a motion was made by Cartwright and seconded by Lerma to approve the Warrant Register dated July 7, Motion carried by the following vote: Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 Corcoran City Council July 7, 2014

4 AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 4. PRESENTATIONS - None 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-A. The public hearing to obtain comments to intent to levy and collect Assessments on Assessment District 07-01, Subdivision Salyer Estates #3, Tract Map 853; and intent to levy and collect Assessment on Assessment District 07-02, Subdivision Pheasant Ridge (previously known as Sequoias Phase 1), Tract Map 857; and intent to levy and collect Assessments on Assessment District 08-01, Subdivision Sunrise Villas, Tract map 856; and intent to levy and collect Assessments on Assessment District 08-02, Subdivision Patterson Avenue, Tract Map 758 was declared open at 6:08 p.m. Kroeker gave a report. There being no written or oral testimony, the hearing was declared closed at 6:10 p.m. Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Cartwright and seconded by Robertson to approve Resolution No. 2742, approving Engineer s report and confirming Assessment on Assessment District No , Subdivision Salyer Estates No. 3, Tract Map 853; Resolution No. 2743, certifying to County of Kings the validity of the legal process used to place certain special assessments on the tax roll. (Salyer Estates No. 3, Assessment District); Resolution No. 2744, approving Engineer s report and confirming Assessment on Assessment District No , Subdivision Pheasant Ridge, (previously known as Sequoias Phase 1), Tract Map 857; Resolution No. 2745, certifying to County of Kings the validity of the legal process used to place certain special assessments on the tax roll. (Pheasant Ridge ((previously known as Sequoias Phase I)), Assessment District); Resolution No. 2746, approving Engineer s report and confirming Assessment on Assessment District No , Subdivision Sunrise Villas, Tract Map 856; Resolution No. 2747, certifying to County of Kings the validity of the legal process used to place certain special assessments on the tax roll. (Sunrise Villas, Assessment District); Resolution No. 2748, approving Engineer s report and confirming Assessment on Assessment District No , Subdivision Patterson Tract Map 785; and Resolution No. 2749, certifying to County of Kings the validity of the legal process used to place certain special assessments on the tax roll. (Patterson Avenue, Assessment District). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 6-A. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Robertson and seconded by Cartwright to approve the funding request made by the Kings County Homecoming Committee in the amount of $200 and made a finding there is a benefit to the community. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Corcoran City Council July 7, 2014

5 7. STAFF REPORTS 7-A. Following Council discussion direction was provided to display option #2 of the national motto In God We Trust in the council chambers. Authorization was given to purchase and install the display. 7-B. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Cartwright to approve Resolution No authorizing submittal of grant application to the CalHome Program. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 7-C. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Robertson to approve the Notice of Revocation for the storm water discharge agreement between the City and the J.G. Boswell Company. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Lerma and Robertson NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin ABSTAIN: Members: Cartwright and Wadsworth 7-D. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Cartwright and seconded by Robertson to approve with added changes the easement for transmission facilities and road access encroachment as requested by EDF Renewable Development, Inc. corresponding to the City solar project APN: Also authorize City Manager to sign easement. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 7-E. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Cartwright to approve the public works improvements known as C Corcoran Street Project. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 7-F. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Cartwright to authorize staff to advertise bids for the Transit Division Bus Wash Facility Project. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 7-G. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Robertson to appoint Kevin Tromborg as the representative of the City on the Corcoran Oversight Board. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Corcoran City Council July 7, 2014

6 7-H. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Cartwright and seconded by Lerma to appoint the City Manager as Acting City Clerk and authorize the City Manager to appoint Deputy City Clerk(s). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 7-I. Following Council discussion a motion was made by Lerma and seconded by Wadsworth to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of July 21, Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Members: Cartwright, Lerma, Robertson and Wadsworth NOES: None ABSENT: Member: Palmerin 8. MATTERS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL 8-A. Council received information items. 8-B. Staff received referral items. 8-C. Committee reports. 9. CLOSED SESSION At 6:46 p.m. Council recessed to closed session pursuant to: 9-A PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code ). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed-session concerning: Conference with legal counsel EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code (d)(1)). Parties, case/claim no. KCSC Case No. 13-C-0289 Case name unspecified because of jeopardy to settlement negotiations or service of process. 9-B PERSONNEL (Government Code 54957(b)). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed-session to: Consider the discipline, dismissal or release of a public employee. Hear complaints or charges against a public employee. Consider public employee appointment/employment for the position of: Consider public employee performance evaluation for the position of: The regular meeting was reconvened at7:52 p.m. Mayor Wadsworth reported direction was provided on items 9-A and 9-B. ADJOURNMENT 7:53 P.M. Mayor Acting City Clerk APPROVED DATE: Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Corcoran City Council July 7, 2014

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14 City of CORCORAN FOUNDED 1914 A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION MEMO STAFF REPORT ITEM #: 7-A TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Kindon Meik, City Manager DATE: July 30, 2014 MEETING DATE: August 4, 2014 SUBJECT: Consider approval of easement for transmission facilities and road access encroachment as requested by EDF Renewable Development, Inc. corresponding to the City solar project on APN Recommendation: (Voice Vote) Consider request from EDF Renewable Development, Inc. for an easement associated with the City solar project. Discussion: The request by EDF Renewable Development, Inc. for an easement was previously discussed at the July 7, 2014 council meeting. As directed by the Council, the agreement was revised to grant the easement for the duration of the life of the project or term of the lease. The City solar project located on Niles Ave. and the easement will be approximately 750 square feet and will be used for transmission facilities by PG&E and for access to the site. EDF Renewable Development, Inc. has indicated that an easement granted for a specified time period instead of a permanent easement is preferred to move the project forward. Budget Impact: None. Attachments: Letter from PG&E to Kings County Public Works Director, Kevin McAllister. Revised easement agreement including changes requested by Council at July 7, 2014 meeting. City Offices: 832 Whitley Avenue * Corcoran, CA * Phone *

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54 City of CORCORAN FOUNDED 1914 A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION MATTERS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEM #: 8 MEMORANDUM MEETING DATE: August 4, 2014 TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Kindon Meik, City Manager SUBJECT: Matters for Mayor and Council UPCOMING EVENTS / MEETINGS o August 9-11, 2014 (Saturday-Monday) Centennial Celebration and Summerfest o August 14, 2014 (Thursday) South San Joaquin Valley Division Meeting 6:00pm, Madera, CA o August 18, 2014 (Monday) City Council Meeting 6:00 PM, Council Chambers o September 3-5, 2014 (Wednesday-Friday) League of California Cities Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA A. Information Items B. Council Comments This is the time for council members to comment on matters of interest. 1. Staff Referral Items C. Committee Reports D. Council Goals Two Year Goals: 1. Safe Crossings on Highway Balance Budget 3. Maintain Services 4. Prepare for Centennial Activities Long Term Goals: 1. Lighted Soccer Field 2. Demolition of Grain Building 3. Police Department Facility City Offices 832 Whitley Avenue * Corcoran, CA * Phone *

55 Update 08/04/14 DATE Sent to Council/ Request made COUNCIL REQUESTS OR REFERRAL ITEMS PENDING FURTHER ACTION or RESOLUTION BY STAFF 04/01/13 Council directed staff to explore options to have Wi-Fi hardware and or internet connection in the Council Chambers. 04/01/13 Council directed staff to explore options to establish electronic council packets (e-packets) and cost of tablets including funding options. 04/01/13 Council directed staff to explore options to upgrade audio visual (AV) equipment, including audio (microphone), video projection and display in the Council Chambers. 04/15/13 UPDATE: 11/04/13 Staff provided a draft agreement for review by Council and was authorized to commence review with Kings Estates. REQUEST STATUS DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE Dept/Division 08/19/13 Council discussed options to resolve utility and payment issues. Direction provided to legal counsel and staff. 06/17/13: Staff noted that this item will return at a future meeting. Ongoing City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager/ Public Works 04/15/13: Council directed staff to identify options for Kings Estates utility services/billing. 07/01/13 UPDATE: 09/16/13 Staff presented revenue generating options to Council. Council requested additional information on specific items. Council requested information regarding revenue generating initiatives. 09/03/13 UPDATE: 07/07/14 Council provided input on style and placement of motto in council Chambers. Council approved display of In God We Trust motto. Staff to return with options. 11/04/13 Council requested staff explore the possibility of extending streetlights on Whitley Avenue to Hwy /21/14 UPDATE: 03/03/14 Staff Provided information on drought and water. Council requested an item for review and update regarding the Drought declared by Governor Brown on 01/17/14. Ongoing City Manager City Manager Public Works City Manager