City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, November 7, 2023
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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 Pro Tem Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm
2) ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members: Medina, Reyna, Saldaña ABSENT: Mayor Martinez
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Hurlbert, City Attorney Schroeter, City Clerk Martinez, Assistant City Manager Lara, Public Works Director Villa, Community Development Director Cobb, Finance Director Perez-Hernandez, Chief of Police Fivecoat, Kern County Fire Chief Appleton
3) FLAG SALUTE: led by Mayor Martinez
4) INVOCATION: by Mike Lynch
5) PRESENTATIONS: None
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
City Clerk Martinez stated that there were no email comments for any items on this agenda.
7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
9) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:
1. Anthony Cook, Police Officer
2. Javier Sanchez-Tapia, Police Officer
3. Daniel Talavera, Police Officer
4. Johnny Ochoa, Reserve Police Officer
5. Danielle Wise, Police Records Clerk
Police Chief Fivecoat presented the new Police Department Officers and Police Records Clerk for the badge-pinning ceremony.
DocuSign Envelope ID: AD6DF6E3-FFAD-4E64-B793-850954F50478 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, November 7, 2023 City Clerk Martinez administered the oath of office to the new Police Department Officers and Police Records Clerk.
Steven Kemp, Field Representative for Congressman Valadao’s office, and David Couch presented certificates of recognition to the new Police Officers and Police Records Clerk.
Wasco State Prison Warden Heather Shirley recognized the new Police Officers and Police Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at 6:16 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia reconvened the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
10) 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 $ 3,292,200.77
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for October 17, 2023, Regular Meeting.
c. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute an Agreement with John Kular Consulting in an amount not to exceed $160,500.00 for Engineering Services Related to the Stormwater Master Plan Update and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
Reso#2023-3986
Agmt#2023-050
d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve a purchase order with Berchtold Equipment in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 to p urchase a Utility Vehicle for the Wastewater Department and find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.
Reso#2023-3987
e. Adopt a Resolution Approving A New Capital Improvement Project #24029 (G Street Lighting) and Amend the City of Wasco Adopted Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for the installation of New Lighting on G Street Between 8th Street and Filburn Street and Appropriation of $762,700.00 funds and find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.
Reso#2023-3988
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f. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Director to attend the League of Cities 2023 Municipal Finance Institute on December 14 –15, 2023, and Find that this action is not a project as d efined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
g. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Director to attend the California Society of Municipal Officers 202 4 Annual Training Conference on January 3 0 – February 2, 2024, in Anaheim, CA., and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environm ental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize, Sign and Execute a Task Order #23 to Agreement No. 2020 -008 with BHT Engineering for Design and Engineering services for the Southgate Lighting and Pedestrian Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $65,040.00 and allowing the City Manager or Designee to execute Contract Change Orders and to make quantity adjustments not to exceed $7,000.00 , and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
Reso#2023-3989
Agmt#2020-008(23)
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
No public comments.
Council Member Reyna pulled items 10c and 10e for further discussion.
Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar with separate consideration on items 10c and 10e by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
c. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute an Agreement with John Kular Consulting in an amount not to exceed $160,500.00 for Engineering Services Related to the Stormwater Master Plan Update and Find that th is action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
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Council member Reyna requested clarification on the amount of $7,000.00 not mentioned on the staff report for the project. City Manager Hurlbert stated the $7,000.00 is fully being allocated and being retained for administrative fees and staff overhead.
Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve item 10c by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
e. Adopt a Resolution Approving A New Capital Improvement Project #24029 (G Street Lighting) and Ame nd the City of Wasco Adopted Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for the installation of New Lighting on G Street Between 8th Street and Filburn Street and Appropriation of $762,700.00 funds and find that the subject acti vity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.
Council Member Reyna asked for clarification if the city has to accept the money received from California Rail Builders. City Manager Hurlbert gave clarification that the term “appropriation” of funds on the staff report accomplishes the acceptance of the funds.
Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve item 10e by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MARTINEZ
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
13) NEW BUSINESS: None
14) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia:
No report - next meeting scheduled for January 2024.
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
Council Member Reyna:
He spoke with Michael Navarro regarding the Highway 43 and Highway 46 audit.
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c. Wasco Task Force (Reyna & Medina)
Council Member Medina:
No reports - the Wasco Task Force has not had a meeting. 15) REPORTS FROM KC FIRE AND SHERIFF:
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton gave a recent fire report.
b. Kern County Sheriff’s Department (Stout)
No reports – Sergeant Stout absent
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the council on the following:
As of today, there have been 15 personnel hired for the Wasco Police Department; there are 26 more individuals for various positions in stages of the application process.
SNIP Event scheduled for December 22, 2023
Employee Appreciation Luncheon December 8, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Council Members are invited to attend.
Veterans Day event at Teresa Burke Elementary School on November 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
A Wasco Police Department cruiser was in the Delano’s Veteran’s Day parade on November 4, 2023.
Kern Economic Development Commission Kern EDC Energy Summit on November 15, 2023, half-day event.
Kern Strata Credit Union ribbon cutting on November 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Wasco Christmas Parade on December 2, 2023. The city will participate to include the sleigh, fire truck, informational booth, and one Dial-A-Ride vehicle.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Reyna:
Attended the Community Clean-up on October 21, 2023.
Attended the International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference in San Diego, CA, on October 26, 2023.
Attended the Fall Resource Fair on October 28, 2023, at the Old Courthouse.
Council Member Medina:
Attended the Wasco Community Coalition meeting two weeks prior. Completed the 300-mile cycling challenge and raised $1,010.00 for the Wounded Warrior project.
Council Member Saldaña:
Attended the International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference in San Diego, CA, on October 26, 2023.
Attended the Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia:
Attended the International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference in San Diego, CA, on October 26, 2023.
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19) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
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Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk
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Alexandro Garcia, Mayor
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