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MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 pm
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Medina, Council Members: Martinez, Reyna, Saldaña
PRESENT: Mayor Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Medina, Council Members: Martinez, Reyna, Saldaña
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Hurlbert, City Attorney Schroeter, Chief of Police Fivecoat, Assistant City Manager Lara, City Clerk Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Flores, Public Works Director Villa, Community Development Director Cobb, Finance Director Perez- Hernandez, Kern County Fire Chief Appleton
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Garcia
4) INVOCATION: by Michael Lynch, Wasco Police Chaplin
5) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation for National Pesticide Safety Education Month presented to Lideres Campesinas del Comite de Kern Norte.
Mayor Garcia presented the proclamation to the Lideres Campesinas del Comite de Kern Norte members.
b. Presentation regarding Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act by District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer.
Mayor Garcia announced this item was deferred to a future meeting. c. Presentation regarding the 7th Street rehabilitation project by Art Sherwyn Art Sherwyn presented an update on the art project for the 7'h Street rehabilitation project.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
Deputy City Clerk Flores stated there were no email comments for this item or any other item on the agenda.
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City of Wasco Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D9DD93F-6CA4-4B85-B584-1BB583F34286 7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
9) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:
a. Lloyd Galutira, Police Sergeant
b. Maria Rocha Castillo, Police Officer
c. Jose Garcia, Reserve Police Officer
d. Olivia Ayon, Police Dispatcher
Police Chief Fivecoat introduced the new Police Department staff for the badge- pinning ceremony.
City Clerk Martinez administered the oath of office to the new Police Department staff.
Janett Tapia from Senator Melissa Hurtado's office presented the new Police Department staff with certificates of recognition.
Maria Espinoza from Kern County Board of Supervisors David Couch's office presented the new Police Department staff with certificates of recognition.
Mayor Garcia called for a recess at 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Garcia reconvened the meeting at 6:46 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 $ 2,633,286.93 b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:
1. January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. January 16, 2024, Special Meeting
c. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Officer Ethan Alegria to attend the POST Advanced Gang Investigations Course in San Diego, CA, on 02/19/24 - 02/23/24; 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. d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute Amendment Agreement No. 2020-060 (2) between the City of Wasco and SMS Landscape Architecture to provide on-call landscape architecture services for the City 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#2024-4015
Agmt#2020-060(2)
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City of Wasco Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D9DD93F-6CA4-4B85-B584-1BB583F34286 e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a purchase order with SCL North in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00 to purchase 26 Replacement Light Fixtures 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#2024-4016
f. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Approved Police Cadet title for the Wasco Police Department to Police Officer Trainee and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in Compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules 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#2024-4017
g. Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Right of Way Offer of Dedication and Authorizing the City Clerk to file the acceptance with the County Recorder's Office 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#2024-4018
Rec#2024-001
h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve a purchase order with One Source Parts in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 to purchase a replacement lift arm assembly for the Sanitation Department residential refuse vehicle #19 and 2) 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#2024-4019
i. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Sign and Execute Task Order #25 with BHT Engineering an amount not to exceed $55,600.00 for the Design and Project Management of Project No. 24004 HSIP Cycle 11 Hwy 46 and Poplar Ave HAWK System and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract change orders in the amount not to exceed an aggregate of $ 2,500.00 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#2024-4020
Agmt#2020-008(25)
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City of Wasco Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D9DD93F-6CA4-4B85-B584-1BB583F34286 j. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Approve a purchase order from A-Z Bus Sales for the purchasing of two (2) Electric Vans for the amount of $362,036.34 and Authorize the City Manager or Designee quantity adjustment in the amount not exceeding $5,000.00 for the Transit Department 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#2024-4021
k. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to finalize and execute a purchase order with Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to purchase and install point-to-point network connections at City-owned properties 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#2024-4022
City Manager Hurlbert gave clarification on the title of item 9.g., which had not included the location. However, the location was included in the staff report.
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
Motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medina, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDANA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
13) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Recognition of the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization for the Wasco Police Officers' Association (WPOA) for the covered Wasco Police Department employees 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#2024-4023
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
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City of Wasco Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D9DD93F-6CA4-4B85-B584-1BB583F34286 Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Council Member Saldaña, to adopt the Resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDANA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
14) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
Mayor Garcia - Attended the quarterly meeting on January 25, 2024, held at the Adventist Health building, and attended the State of the County dinner event at 5:00 pm, held at the Mechanics Bank Arena.
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
Council Member Reyna - Attended the meeting on January 18, 2024, and will present a detailed report at the next council meeting.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña)
Council Member Saldaña - No reports.
15) REPORTS FROM KC FIRE AND SHERIFF:
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton gave a recent report.
b. Kern County Sheriff's Department (Stout)
No report - Sergeant Stout absent.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• March 7, 2024, Kern Council of Governments Kern Cog Regional Awards dinner save the date.
• The City Leaders Summit will be held at the Sacramento Safe Credit Union Convention Center from April 17-19, 2024.
• Community Clean Up Event to be held on Saturday, March 9. 2024, at Barker Park - need volunteers.
• The Read Across America event will be held at the Wasco Elementary Schools in March.
• The Community Breakfast event will be held at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers on February 7, 2024.
• No SNIP event in February - the next SNIP event will be on March 13, 2024. • The City of Wasco has been awarded the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report announced by the Finance Director.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Reyna:
• Held a COVID-19 and flu vaccination event in partnership with Kern Sol, Kern County Department of Health, and Dolores Huerta Foundation on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Women's Club; 72 individuals were vaccinated; 23 received the flu shot; 63 Wasco residents received a $50 visa card. • Attended ribbon cutting and grand opening of California Homes Pros and Pops Barber Shop on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
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City of Wasco Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, February 6, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3D9DD93F-6CA4-4B85-B584-1BB583F34286 • Attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members conference from January 23-26, 2024.
Mayor Garcia:
• Looking forward to returning to Mondays with the Mayor which will be monthly office hours.
• Attended a parent meeting at Teresa Burke Elementary School, which was followed by coffee and donuts with the principal, a monthly event. • Read Across America will be at Teresa Burke Elementary School and he will participate.
• Attended ribbon cutting and grand opening of California Home Pros and Pops Barber Shop on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
18) CLOSED SESSION: None
19) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
- DocuSigned by:
Monica Floves
Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
- DocuSigned by:
Alexandro Garcia
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Alexandro Garcia, Mayor
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