City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, November 1, 2022
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, Ca 93280
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Reyna called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
2) ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem Pallares, Council Members: Garcia, Lynch, Martinez
Staff Members: City Manager Hurlbert, City Attorney Schroeter, Deputy City Clerk Tinajero, Communications & Marketing Specialist Perez, Community Development Director Cobb, Public Works Director Villa, Finance Director Perez-Hernandez, Kern County Fire Chief Appleton
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Ivory Murrillo, daughter of Evelyn Murrillo
4) INVOCATION: by Manuel Cantu, Lifehouse Church
5) PRESENTATIONS: NONE
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: NONE
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: NONE
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
9) CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that, in the staff's 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. Receive and file department payments totaling $236,396.03
b. Approval of Minutes for:
1. Regular Meeting, June 21, 2022
2. Regular Meeting, September 20, 2022
3. Regular Meeting, October 18, 2022
c. Receive and File the Investment Report for the month ended September 30, 2022.
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d. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Finance Director Isarel Perez- Hernandez to attend the California Public Finance Officers Association (CSMFO ) 2022 Annual Weekend Training Seminar on November 04th - November 06th, 2022, in Long Beach, California.
e. Adopt a Resolution approving a License Agreement with the Bakersfield Police Department for use of the Former Farm Labor Campsite to conduct law enforcement training activities and authorize the City Manager or his Designee to execute the License Agreement.
Reso#2022 – 3814
Agmt#2022-043
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement, Including Subsequent Amendments , with Samsara, Inc. to Provide Global Positioning System (GPS) Hardware and Service on Forty-Six City Vehicles in an Amount of $9,220.24/First-Year.
Reso#2022-3815
Agmt#2022-044
No public comments:
Motion was by Council Member Lynch, 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
10) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement , and Equipping of Po plar Place Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
Reso#2022-3816
Oral presentation by Community Development Director Cobb.
Mayor Reyna opened the public hearing at 6:11 pm.
No public comments:
Mayor Reyna closed the public hearing at 6:11 pm.
Motion was made by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member Lynch to adopt the Resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, PALLARES, GARCIA, LYNCH, MARTINEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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11) DEFERRED BUSINESS: NONE
12) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Update and Direction by the City Council to Staff regarding the High-Speed Rail Agreements.
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert regarding finalizing agreements and negotiations, which will be agendized in the upcoming City Council Meetings.
There was no public comment.
Informational Item no action need
13) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
Council Member Garcia reported that the next meeting scheduled for December 2022
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
No reports
c. Wasco Task Force (Martinez & Reyna)
No reports
14) REPORTS FROM KC FIRE AND SHERIFF:
a. Kern County Fire Department
Oral presentation from Chief Appleton:
Unable to attend the trunk a treat at Barker Park on October 31, 2022. Attending an event at Barker park on November 3, 2022
b. Kern County Sheriff’s Department
No reports – Sergeant Shinn absent
15) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the Council on the following:
Sgt. Shinn’s absence is due to having to report an accident. Public Works established two (2) new Dial Ride stops on Filburn and the south side of 7th Street.
The City will participate in a job fair at Wasco High school on November 10, 2022, during the lunch hour.
Last Community Coalition Breakfast Meeting for the year will be held on November 2, 2022.
Community Clean Up event on November 19, 2022, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Barker Park
Toys for Tigers - Christmas Tree Spectacular Family Fun Night on December 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Elks Lodge.
City Manager Hurlbert updated the Council on behalf of Assistant City Manager Lara on the following:
First Phase for Home Security Grant funding for the Public Safety Start-up Effort for the Police Department.
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16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Reyna:
Attended the Regional Round Table Listening Session with California’s Infrastructure Advisor, Former Los Angeles Mayor Raygoza, on October 26, 2022.
Covid-19 Vaccination at the clin ic on October 29, 2022 , 86 people received the Covid-19 vaccination, 29 people received the flu vaccine, 79 visa gift cards were given
Shared about an incident that happened on 5th Street and Redwood Attended the First Pumpkin Fall Fun Celebration for the City of Wasco Received a request from the Superintendent of Wasco Elementary Schools to close the pedestrian alley west of Palm Avenue
Requested a list of all grants the City has received
Shared a personal note about his first 50-mile bike ride to Buttonwillow
Mayor Pro Tem Pallares:
Helped out at the Wasco L ibrary for the drive-through candy distribution/arts and crafts event on October 31, 2022.
Council Member Lynch:
Attended the Harvest Festival at the Adventist Church Requested to contact the California Highway Patrol to get Highway 46 truck traffic to slow down.
Council Member Garcia:
Requesting updates on projects such as the downtown, 7th Street, and the park on Central Avenue to provide for the residents.
Talked about funding to use for housing, alleyways in town , and communications.
Council Member Martinez:
Attended the Wasco High School football game.
Attended a Hall of Fame dinner and congratulated all of the Wasco High Hall of Fame that were inducted.
Mayor Reyna adjourned into a closed session at 6:55 pm.
Mayor Reyna adjourned the closed session at 7:38 pm.
17) CLOSED SESSION:
a. PUBIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT per GC SECTION 54957
Title: Chief of Police
18) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
a. PUBIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT per GC SECTION 54957
Title: Chief of Police
No action taken
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19) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Reyna Adjorned the Meeting at 7:38 pm.
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Yolanda Tinajero, Deputy City Clerk
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Vincent Martinez, Mayor
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