City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2023
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, December 5, 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 Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members: Medina, Reyna, Saldaña
PRESENT: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Council Members: Medina, Reyna, Saldaña
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Hurlbert, City Attorney Schroeter, City Clerk Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Flores, Assistant City Manager Lara, Public Works Director Villa, Community Development Director Cobb, C hief of Police Fivecoat , Project Manager Aurelio Garcia
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Martinez
4) INVOCATION: Observed a moment of silence.
5) PRESENTATIONS: None
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
Deputy City Clerk Flores 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
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 $ 1,227,865.51
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b. Approval of City Council Minutes for November 21, 2023, Regular Meeting.
c. Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Calendar for the 2024 Calendar Year 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#2023-3996
d. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the City Manager to attend the League of California Cities City Manager Conference on February 7 -9, 2024, in Hollywood, CA., 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.
e. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to attend the ICSC Conference scheduled for May 19-2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, 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.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve a purchase order with Big Belly Solar, LLC in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 to purchase trash receptacles for the Downtown Renovation Project , and find that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
Reso#2023-3997
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Approve a Task Order #24 to Agreement No. 2020 -008 with BHT Engineering for design and engineering services for the 8 th Street & Highway 43 HSIP Cycle 11 Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $44,925.00 and allowing the City Manager or designee to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $5,000.00, 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#2023-3998
Agmt#2020-008(24)
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Reso#2023-3999
i. Approval of the Notice of Acceptance of the off -site Improvements Constructed for Subdivision tract 7373 Phase 2 & 3 and Authorization of the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and find that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
Rec#2023-010
No conflict of interest on the consent calendar for any council members.
No public comments.
Motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
11) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
12) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing creation of a new Capital Improvement Project “Asphalt Zipper Reclaimer Acquisition”, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase or finance a 48-inch Reclaimer/Stabilizer from Asphalt Zipper, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 plus possible finance costs; 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#2023-4000
Oral report from City Manager Hurlbert.
No public comments.
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Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Council Member Medina, to adopt the Resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Discussion and Po ssible Minute Action Authorizing the City Manager to proceed with requesting bids for an On -Call Towing Services to be utilized on a rotation schedule for the Wasco Police Department.
Oral report by City Manager Hurlbert.
No public comments.
The consensus of the council is to proceed with the requesting bids for on -call towing services on a rotation schedule for the Wasco Police Department.
Motion was made by Council Member Medina, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to proceed with requesting the bid for on-call towing services by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MARTINEZ, GARCIA, MEDINA, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Martinez recessed to the special meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Martinez reconvened the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
13) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia – No reports
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
Council Member Garcia – No reports
c. Wasco Task Force (Reyna & Medina)
Council Member Medina – No reports
14) REPORTS FROM KC FIRE AND SHERIFF:
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No reports – Fire Chief Appleton absent.
b. Kern County Sheriff’s Department (Stout)
No reports – Sergeant Stout absent.
15) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
Wasco Police Department recruitment statistics; out of 22 initial ly specified positions, there are 16 planned to be filled by December 19; currently have 2 reserve officers and 3 chaplains.
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Wasco Labor Camp Demolition statistics; Currently in the abatement phase, 38 buildings have been done as of Monday and will have 57 buildings done by the end of this week, 24 working days to date, and the contractor estimates they will wrap up their work by December 29 th, 25 people working on the job, and 4500 - man hours to date.
Attended Strata Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 30, 2023 Attended the Christmas Parade and recognized city staff that worked the parade
Kern EDC Holiday Party on December 13, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Received an invitation for Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains's Christmas meet and greet event on December 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Southern San Joaquin Valley District SSJVD of League of California Cities will hold a Casino Night event on December 15, 2023, in Dinuba, CA. RSVP for the event. Wasco Christmas Tour of Lights on December 18-19, 2023, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Dial A Ride reservation available each day; first come first serve. December 20, 2023, judges will visit the homes.
The next SNIP Event will be December 22, 2023.
KEDC Kern State of the County event will be held at the Mechanics Bank Arena on January 25, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. RSVP for the event. Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation KCLEF will have the Officer of the Year Awards Dinner on December 21, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Arena – there is one full table reserved, and the foundation will donate another full table.
Kern Council of Governments will have a Reg ional Awards of Merit on March 7, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Seven Oaks Country Club. The discounted registration rate deadline is February 19, 2024, for the ICSC conference will be held on May 19-21,2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia:
Attended groundbreaking ceremonies, Strata ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the Wasco Christmas Parade.
Council Member Medina:
Attended the open house event for Senator Melissa Hurtado with Council Member Saldaña on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Council Member Reyna:
Attended the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District two-day meeting on November 29-30, 2023.
Attended the Wasco Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
17) CLOSED SESSION: None
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18) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:58 pm.
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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
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Vincent Martinez, Mayor
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