City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2025
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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 Medina called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
PRESENT: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Hurlbert, City Attorney Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Lara, City Clerk Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Flores, Public Works Director Villa, Finance Director Perez -Hernandez, Community Dev elopment Director Cobb, Chief of Police Fivecoat
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina
4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.
5) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation National Pesticide Safety Education Month Mayor Medina presented the proclamation to the Kern Chapter of Lideres de Campesinas.
b. Proclamation Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month Mayor Medina presented the proclamation to Erin Rogers from the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Laura Lopez – Stray dog concerns around town.
Deputy City Clerk Flores mentioned that there were no email public comments for this or any other item on the agenda.
7) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
8) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
9) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
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No reports - Kern Fire Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
Chief Fivecoat gave a PowerPoint presentation of recent crimes.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
10) CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's opinion. 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 $873,653.03 b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:
1. January 21, 2025, Special Meeting
2. January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
Motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the consent calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
12) DEFERRED BUSINESS:
a. Council find this action not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; Approve the Reorganization of the City Council Committee Assignments.
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
The reorganization of the City Council committee assignments are as follows:
1. Interviewers for the recruitment of the Boards and Commissions Council Member Martinez
Council Member Raya
2. Legislative Bill Introductions from League of California Cities Council Member Martinez
Council Member Reyna
3. Wasco Community Task Force
Mayor Medina
Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña
4. Committee to review and advise in relation to Real Estate transactions Mayor Medina
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5. City Position and Support Committee
Mayor Medina
Council Member Raya
6. Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG)
Member: Council Member Reyna
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña
7. City Selection Committee
Member: Council Member Reyna
Alternate: Mayor Medina
8. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Special City Selection Committee
Member: Council Member Martinez
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña
9. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Kern EDC)
Member: Mayor Medina
Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the reorganization of the city council committee assignments by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; Appointment of Two (2) Candidates to Fill Two (2) Four (4)-year term vacancies on the Planning Commission Board, term expiring on December 31, 2028.
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
The city council's consensus is to appoint Traci Clendenen and Cortney Coleman to the Planning Commission, with the terms expiring on December 31, 2028. 14) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports.
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
No reports.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Found areas around town that need attention. Working on a list of areas and to schedule for monthly meetings.
15) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
Docusign Envelope ID: BA768C37-2BDF-4CB8-A0E6-1E2BCB45DC58 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2025 City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
The SNIP event will be held on February 7, 2025.
Community breakfast tomorrow, February 5, 2025, at the Old Courthouse at 7:00 a.m.
The League of California Cities City Managers Conference will begin tomorrow , and he will be attending.
The joint meeting with the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board and the Wasco City Council will be on February 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Kern Council of Governments Regional Awards on March 6, 2025. Pavement and sidewalk update; mailer will be sent out. There will be a banner program form on the city website; enrollment is open through April 272025.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Martinez:
Asked staff to agendize for a future meeting on animal control policy and procedures, capacity for surrendered dogs, and apprehension of stray dogs vs surrenders.
Council Member Reyna:
Attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Conference on January 29, 2025.
Mayor Medina:
Requested staff to share an email he sent to staff regarding Wind Wolves Preserves.
There were no public comments on the close session items.
Mayor Medina adjourned into a closed session at 7:05 pm.
Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 7:19 p.m. 17) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for January 21, 2025. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, HR Manager, Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (four potential cases). d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (one potential case) e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APNs 030-080-01 and 02
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: Denmar LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
Docusign Envelope ID: BA768C37-2BDF-4CB8-A0E6-1E2BCB45DC58 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2025 f. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APN 030-020-13
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBD
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
g. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APN 487-010-79
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBD
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
18) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City Attorney Schroeter reported out.
a. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for January 21, 2025.
Motion by Mayor Medina, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, to approve the closed session minutes by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, HR Manager, Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
No reportable action.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (four potential cases).
No reportable action.
d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (one potential case) No reportable action.
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APNs 030-080-01 and 02
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: Denmar LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
No reportable action.
Docusign Envelope ID: BA768C37-2BDF-4CB8-A0E6-1E2BCB45DC58 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2025 f. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APN 030-020-13
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBD
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
No reportable action.
g. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APN 487-010-79
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBD
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
No reportable action.
19) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
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Valentin Medina, Mayor
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