City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2024
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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 Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
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, City Clerk Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Flores, Assistant City Manager Lara, Community Development Director Cobb, Public Works Director Villa, Finance Director Perez-Hernandez, Human Resources Manager Vera, Kern County Fire Chief Appleton, Kern County Sheriff Sergeant Stout
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Garcia
4) INVOCATION: Mayor Garcia dedicated the meeting in honor of the City of Arvin Mayor Olivia Trujillo. Observed a moment of silence.
item 15a and 15b were moved after item 4.
15 a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton mentioned he had nothing to report.
15 b. Kern County Sheriff’s Department (Stout)
Sergeant Stout reported on recent crimes.
5) PRESENTATIONS: None
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Esperanza Melendez – addressed her concerns regarding her business located on 7th Street.
Lucila Lara – addressed her concerns regarding requesting the closure of the pedestrian alleyway in her neighborhood.
7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
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9) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR: None
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 $ 971,349.67
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:
1. December 12, 2023, Special Meeting
2. February 20, 2024, Regular Meeting
3. February 24, 2024. Special Meeting
c. Approval for Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per participation for Mayor Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Medina, and Council Member Reyna to attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit on April 17 – April 19, 2024, in Sacramento California, 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. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one-half of City Attorney Thomas F. Schroeter to attend at the League of California Cities Annual Spring Conference held on May 8 -10, 2024, in Rancho Mirage, California, not to exceed $551.50 and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, purs uant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
e. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Administrative Manager to attend the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) Spring 2024 Conference on April 15– 18, 2024, in San Diego, 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.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a Budget Amendment to the Adopted FY 2023 -2024 Operating Budget of $30,000.00 for Existing and Future Building Plan Check Expenses 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.
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g. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract change orders with J.L. Plank, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in addition to the originally approved $100,000.00 as part of the Downtown Renovation Project and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the Califo rnia DocuSign Envelope ID: 250EB98D-14B7-45C7-A35A-6E090B882BC8 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2024 Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required Reso#2024-4031
h. Approval of the Acceptance of the 1 st – 5th Street Lighting Project 20214 and Authorization for the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidel ines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
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i. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Sign and Execute a Purchase Order with Ray Gaskins Service, a Source Well partner , in the amount of $443,156.90 for a refuse truck 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.
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j. Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Transportation Development Act Public Transit report and claim for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 and Authorize Submission to the Kern Council of Governments 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.
PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
k. Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Transportation Development Act Public Transit report and claim for Fiscal Year 2020 -2021 and Authorize the City Manager or designee to Submit the claim to the Kern Council of Governments 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.
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l. Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Transportation Development Act Public Transit report and claim for Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Submit the claim to the Kern Council of Governments 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.
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No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any Council Members.
City Manager Hurlbert pulled item 10.j. and asked the Council to move the item for further discussion following item 13b.
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Motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medina, to approve the Consent calendar with separate consideration on item
10.j. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive oral comments concerning unmet transit needs, consider comments, if any, and adopt the Resolution Establishing Unmet Transit Needs Finding for Fiscal Year 2 024-2025, 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. (M. Martinez)
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Oral presentation by City Clerk Martinez.
Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Garcia closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
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, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
13) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Appointment of John P. Pallares and Rosalio Armendariz to s erve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Measure X) for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, 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. (Garcia, Saldaña)
Mayor Garcia and Eduardo Saldana interviewed both candidates and agreed to appoint both to fill the positions.
Candidate John Pallares thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the city.
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Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medina, to appoint John P. Pallares and Rosalio Armendariz to serve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Measure X) for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Approve Amended Resolution No 2019- 3331, correcting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 on Section 3 to Fiscal Year 2019 -2020, and Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Stat e Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required (Hurlbert)
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City Manager Hurlbert mentioned that only one correction is needed in the resolution. A typo was inserted in the document. It states the fiscal year 2018 -19 instead of the fiscal year 2019-20, and he is requesting authorization to correct the typo. Item 10. j from this agenda’s Consent Calendar relies on this document being correct.
Motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Saldaña, to approve the amended resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10. j Adopt a resolution approving the Annual Transportation Development Act Public Transit report and claim for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 and Authorize Submission to the Kern Council of Governments and find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guideline s Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
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Motion was made by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Council Member Martinez, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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14) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
No reports.
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
No reports.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Met last Thursday, February 29, 2024, and looking for more membership for the task force.
Some members will attend the Community Cleanup on March 9, 2024. There was a discussion to host a Community Clean-Up once a month beginning on April 6, 2024, at Cormack Park for one hour. The meetings will be held monthly, on the last Thursday of the month, at 6:00 p.m.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
There was a final Oath of Office today for the Police Department dispatching position.
Community Breakfast will be held tomorrow , March 6, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Kern Council of Governments Kern Cog Awards Dinner on March 7, 2024, is f ully ticketed and reserved. Chief of Police Fivecoat will receive an award. Community Clean-Up event will be held on March 9, 2024, at Barker Park. Need volunteers.
The SNIP event will be held on March 13, 2024, in front of the Public Works Department across the street from the Old Courthouse.
Kern County Public Health Mobile Health Clinic March 6, 2024, at the Wasco Library. Walk-ins are available; no appointments are necessary.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Pro Tem Medina:
Will attend the upcoming Community Cleanup on March 9, 2024 , and plan to bring 15-20 volunteers.
Council Martinez:
On March 1, 2024, a ttended the Read Across America at John L Pruiett Elementary.
Member Reyna:
On March 1, 2024, a ttended the Read Across America at John L Pruiett Elementary.
On February 29, 2024, met with Senator Melissa Hurtado regarding any available funding.
Council Member Saldaña:
Plan to attend the upcoming Community Cleanup on March 9, 2024. Attended the event to read to the preschool children at the Sunrise Villa daycare.
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Mayor Garcia:
On March 1, 2024, attended the Read Across America event at John L Pruiett.
Mayor Garcia There were no public comments on the closed session items.
Mayor Garcia called for a 5-minute recess at 6:36 p.m. and to adjourn into a closed session after the recess.
Mayor Garcia adjourned out of closed session at 7:03 p.m.
18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for February 20, 2024.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case.)
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City Attorney Schroeter reported out.
a. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for February 20, 2024.
Motion by Mayor Garcia, seconded by Council Member Reyna, to approve the closed session minutes by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivi sion (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (One potential case.) No reportable action.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation No reportable action.
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20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
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Alexandro Garcia, Mayor
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