City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2024
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, April 2, 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
Mayor Garcia called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Tinajero, Community Development Director Cobb, Public Works Director Villa, Chief of Police Fivecoat, Finance Director Perez-Hernandez, Kern County Fire Chief Appleton.
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor
4) INVOCATION: by Michael Lynch, Wasco Police Chaplin
5) PRESENTATIONS: None
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
Deputy City Clerk Tinajero mentioned that there were no email comments for this item or any other item on this agenda.
7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
9) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:
a. Angel Sanchez, Police Officer
b. Larry Morris, Police Officer
Police Chief Fivecoat presented the new Police Department Officers for the badge - pinning ceremony.
City Clerk Martinez administered the oath of office to the new Police Officers.
Mayor Garcia called a five-minute recess at 6:15 p.m.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11ACA733-F9DF-47FC-A99C-F4702A83AB51 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2024 Mayor Garcia reconvened the meeting at 6:22 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 Coun cil Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item. a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 859,360.22
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for March 19, 2024, Regular Meeting
c. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Police Dispatcher Olivia Ayon to attend the POST Certified Dispatch Supervisor course scheduled for May 13-24, 2024, in Huntington Beach, 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
d. Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per participation for the Chief of Police to attend the California Police Chiefs Association Annual Training Symposium on May 19 -22, 2024, in Palm Springs, 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 15378, no environmental rev iew is required.
e. Approval of Corrections for the January 16, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a Budget Amendment of $40,000 to the Adopted FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget for Existing and Future Code Compliance Overtime 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
Reso#2024-4044
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Willbanks Environmental Consulting Inc. for environmental reporting services 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
Reso#2024-4045
Agmt#2024-005
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11ACA733-F9DF-47FC-A99C-F4702A83AB51 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2024 h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a contract with Pacific Gas and Electric for service to Well 13, located at 1301 J Street, Wasco, 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
Reso#2024-4046
Agmt#2024-006
i. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a $240,000.00 purchase order with NIXON-EGLI Equipment Co., a Source Well partner, to purchase a new lift 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members
There were no public comments.
Council Member Reyna pulled item 10i for further discussion.
Motion by Council Member Reyna seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medina to approve the Consent Calendar with separate consideration on item 10i by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10i Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a $240,000.00 purchase order with NIXON-EGLI Equipment Co., a Source Well partner, to purchase a new lift 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 15378, no environmental review is required.
Reso#2024-4047
Council Member Reyna asked if this purchase was initially planned project.
Public Works Director Villa explained the initial plan was to purchase a trailer-mounted device; however, it was not stable and didn’t work for high-level reach.
Council Member Reyna requested when a large amount is brought for Council approval, it be agendized in the new business and not on the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Council Member Reyna seconded by Council Member Martinez to approve Item 10i by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11ACA733-F9DF-47FC-A99C-F4702A83AB51 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2024
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
13) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and execute a Utility Relocation Agreement with the California Department of Transportation necessitated by the Conflict 8001 Hwy 46 Roundabout Project; 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. (Hurlbert) Reso#2024-4048
Agmt#2024-007
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert
There were no public comments.
Motion by Council Member Reyna seconded by Mayor Garcia to approve item 13a by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute all documents, including but not limited to agreements, amendments, and reports necessary for the creation of a Non-Profit Police Activity League Organization; 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 15378, no environmental review is required. (Hurlbert)
Reso#2024-4049
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert
There were no public comments.
Motion by Council Member Martinez seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Medina to approve item 13b by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DocuSign Envelope ID: 11ACA733-F9DF-47FC-A99C-F4702A83AB51 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 2, 2024 c. Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and complete the purchase of additional Police Department Start -Up vehicles and safety equipment 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 15378, no environmental review is required. (Hurlbert) Reso#2024-4050
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Council Member Reyna seconded by Council Member Saldaña to approve item 13c by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GARCIA, MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Garcia)
No reports
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
o The State Controller’s Office released the Transit Assistance allocation estimate summary. The apportionment to Wasco is $34,441 for the Fiscal year 2024/2025.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Mayor Pro Tem Medina announced:
o There will be a Community Clean-up at Cormack Park on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
14) REPORTS FROM KC FIRE AND SHERIFF:
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton mentioned that there is no recent fire report.
b. Kern County Sheriff’s Department (Stout)
Absent
15) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
Wasco Ave open over the Poso Underpass
Farm Labor Camp Demolition Update – Buildings are gone completely; only the foundation remains
Banner Program – plan to have new poles on 7th Street before 7/4 o Banner price increase from $80 to $105. Orders must be received by 4/30 Community Breakfast – 7 am, April 3, Council Chambers 746 8th Street, Wasco, Ca
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Free Adoption Event Friday, April 5th Location: Grocery Outlet time: 10 am – 2 pm.
Spring Carnival at Teresa Burke, Thursday, April 11, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, Saturday, May 25th. RSVP by April 15th
ICSC Conference May 19-22
June 17 – Bike Rodeo, Summer Safety event – Barker Park Available City-appointed Board seat on Wasco Recreation & Parks – Remaining Term – Nov 30, 2025
Announced that his daughter is getting married, and he will be out of town.
Maria Lara will be the Acting City Manager from Thursday 4th, through Monday 8th.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Garcia- announced his upcoming wedding for next Saturday
City Manager Hurlbert mentioned that the City Attorney and he agreed there are no significant updates regarding the three legal items under closed session. They will be brought back to the Council once there are updates to report. He also requested that approval of the March 19 closed session minutes be deferred until further notice.
17) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for March 19, 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
d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Tyna Powell
18) CLOSED SESSION ACTION: None
19) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Garcia adjourned the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk
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Alexandro Garcia, Mayor
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