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MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
and the Wasco Public Finance Authority
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Regular Meeting - 6:00 p. m.
Via Zoom Webinar
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 pm
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Thismeeting was called to order by Mayor Reyna at 6:01 pm and announced the meeting was being held Pursuant to AB 361 issued by Governor Newsom on September 20, 2021, and Government Code 54953( e). All members are joining this meeting remotely via Zoom Webinar,
2) ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem Pallares, Council Members: Garcia, Lynch, Martinez
3) FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Reyna
4) INVOCATION: Moment of silence
5) Approval to continue to hold all City Council meetings until further notice by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and Government Code Section 54953( e), and finding that there is a proclaimed state of emergency in the state and city and that state and local officials have recommended measures to promote social distancing, all as required in AB 361 and Section 54953( e).
No public comments
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Martinez to approve to hold all City Council meetings by teleconference pursuant to AB 361 until further notice by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, PALLARES, GARCIA , LYNCH, MARTINEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City of Wasco Council Minutes, February 15, 2022
DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E50C846- E37F- 462D- B40E- CA54FGE66C5F 6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Government Finance Officers Association ( GFOA) Award Recognition to the City of Wasco Finance Department presented by William C. Statler.
Presentation introduced by City Manager Hurlbert.
Award Recognition presented to the Finance Director Perez by William C.
Statler.
Council Members Recognized the Finance Director Perez and the staff members.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
101CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that, in staffs opinion, are routine and non- controversial. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item. a. Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for:
1. December 14, 2021, Special Meeting
2. December 21, 2021, Regular Meeting
3. December 21, 2021, Special Meeting
4. January 8, 2022, Regular Meeting
b. Receive and file departments bill pay totaling $ 1,441, 090. 51. c. Approval of the Notice of Acceptance of the HSIP Cycle 9 Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
Rec# 2022- 002
d. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $ 500.00 per trip for the Human Resources Manager to attend the 2022 California State HR Advocacy and Legislative Conference on April 20 - 22, 2022, in Sacramento, California. e. Approval of the Notice of Acceptance of the 2021 City Annex Building Re -Roof Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
Rec# 2022- 003
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager To Sign and Execute Agreement with Berchtold Equipment in the amount of $ 41,681.82 to purchase a Kubota Tractor for the wastewater treatment plant.
Reso# 2022- 3702
Agmt# 2022- 2022- 004
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E50C846- E37F- 462D- B40E- CA54FCE66C5F g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his/her Designee to submit and Execute a Grant Application and any Amendments thereto for funding from California State Transportation Agency 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program.
Reso# 2022- 3703
h. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $ 500.00 per trip, for one- half of City Attorney Thomas F. Schroeter' s registration fees and one night' s hotel stay to attend the League of California Cities City Attorneys Spring Conference on May 4 6, 2022, in Carlsbad, California, not to exceed $ 541. 50.
No public comments
Motion was made by Mayor Reyna, seconded by Council Member Martinez to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, PALLARES, GARCIA, LYNCH, MARTINEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS: NONE
13) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Nomination and Appointment for an Alternative Representative on the Kern Council of Government Board.
Mayor opened Nomination for Kern COG.
No public comments
The Mayor opened the nomination, Council Member Garcia nominated himself, and council member Martinez nominated himself.
A vote by roll call was made for a motion to appoint Council Member Garcia as an alternative for the Kern Council of Government Board by the following roll call vote:
AYES: PALLARES, GAR CIA, LYNCH
NOES: REYNA, MARTINEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
14) REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation ( Garcia)
No reports
b. Kern Council of Government ( Reyna)
No reports
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Council Member Martinez
Attended portion of the meeting on February 1, 2022, indicated it was a productive meeting regarding Wasco' s homeless situation. He will be researching and reaching out to Mrs. Cobb for more information.
15) REPORTS FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS:
a. Kern County Fire Department ( Appleton)
No reports
Mayor Pro Tem Pallares requested an updated complete year report of the illegal fireworks.
Mayor Garcia requested to be provided with the report.
b. Kern County Sheriff Department ( Shinn)
Seargent Shinn gave a PowerPoint presentation on recent crimes.
Public Comments by:
Laurie Garcia
Cindy Hernandez
16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the council on the following, Reminded about the Special Meeting taking place on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Informed that the City is still under evaluation when City Office lobbies will reopen to residents for City services.
17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Garcia,
Raised his concern about illegal fireworks, suggested revisiting a City Ordinance, also suggested a Task Force be established as a tool for the Kern County Fire Department, Sheriff' s Office, and the City Code Compliance personnel.
Requested an update on lobby and bus services.
Would like to have a discussion regarding bill pay and the new vendor, also would like to advocate and bring back the City Application,
Council Member Martinez:
Informed he had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Kent, the representative for Congressmen Valadao' s office, indicated they discussed grant funding, Law Enforcement, and homelessness issues in the County.
Mayor Reyna:
Informed he met with Mr. Kent and discussed the City' s issues, such as crime and homelessness.
Would like to extend an invitation to the community members to discuss Neighborhood Watch Programs and other issues affecting the City on March 8, 2022, at the Courthouse building.
Mayor Reyna adjourned into closed session at 7:08 pm.
Mayor Reyna adjourned out of closed session at 7: 18 pm. 18) CLOSED SESSION:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E50C846- E37F- 462D- B40E- CA54FCE66C5F a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) and Paragraph ( 3) of Subdivision ( e) of Section 54956. 9: Claim filed by Alvie Snow Farms and Alvie Snow.
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City Attorney Schroeter reported out.
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision (d) and Paragraph ( 3) of Subdivision ( e) of Section 54956.9: Claim filed by Alvie Snow Farms and Alvie Snow.
No reportable action.
20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Reyna adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
DocuSigned by:
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MonicaVFlores,1DeputyCity Clerk
DocuSigned by:
GilbertoVReyna, Mayor
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