Agenda — Wasco City Council, March 18, 2025

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 18, 2025

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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 6:00 pm.

Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 18, 2025 exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.

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ponibilidad.

REG
ULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm
1) C
ALL TO ORDER: Mayor
2) R
OLL CALL: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
3) F
LAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina
4) I
NVOCATION: by
5) AP
PROVAL OF AGENDA:
6) P
RESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition – National Transit Employee Appreciation Day 7) P
UBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council , i
ncluding the Council acting as the Governing Board for the Successor Agency on any matter not on this agenda over which the Council and Successor Agency have jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes. A ma ximum of Thirty (30) minutes will be allowed for any one subject. Please state your name for the record before making yo
ur presentation.

BRO
WN ACT REQUIREMENTS: The Brown Act does not allow action or Discussion on items not on the agenda (subject to narrow ex ceptions). This will limit a Councilmember’s response to questions and requests during this comment period. 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
9) W
ASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
10) P

UBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
c. Hall Ambulance
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) 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 $754,845.56

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:

1. February 27, 2025, Special Meeting

2. March 4, 2025, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager, Community Development Director, Mayor Medina and Council Member Reyna to attend the ICS C Conference scheduled for May 18-20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

d. Council finds this “project” is exempt under section 15301 (Existing Facilities; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a purchase order for three Bus Shelters with Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc for a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00.

e. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the City Clerk to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2025 Conference on April 14-17, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.

12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15060(c)(3); Appointment and Oath of Office for Florirene Olvera and Rocio Mosqueda to serve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Measure X) for a term ending December 31, 2028, and for Larry Jennings to serve on the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District for a term ending December 31, 2028. (M. Martinez)

b. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378; Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Wasco Social Media Policies , and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Implement the Social Media Policies . (Hurlbert)

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 18, 2025 16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

18) CLOSED SESSION: None

19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

20) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda w as posted at Wasco City Hall on March 15, 2025, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org.

_________________________________
Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk

All agenda item supporting documentation is available for public review on the city website , www.cityofwasco.org, and the office of the City Clerk of the City of Wasco, 746 8 th Street, Wasco, CA 93280 , during regular business hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday (closed alternate Friday's), following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting. Please remember to turn off all cell phones, pagers, or electronic devices during Council meetings.

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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
G030525 720,502.60
R030525 113.32
G030425 7,256.17
A0227251 6,485.35
A0310252 3,753.10
A0310251 16,735.02 Verified By:

Grand Total 754,845.56 Finance Director WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A0227251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 021725 5565 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 021725 5,422.09 2 A0227251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA022125 5565 HEALTH CARE HRA 022125 352.00 3 A0227251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA020725 5565 HEALTH CARE HRA 020725 311.58 4 A0227251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA013125 5565 HEALTH CARE HRA 013125 184.43 5 A0227251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 10943597 5565 FEB 25: PARTICIPANT FEES 215.25 6 A0227251 Total 6,485.35
7 A0310251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA022825 5567 HEALTH CARE FSA 022825 3,534.21 8 A0310251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 022425 5567 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 022425 11,793.63 9 A0310251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA022825 5567 HEALTH CARE HRA 022825 1,189.31 10 A0310251 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA030725 5567 HEALTH CARE HRA 030725 217.87 11 A0310251 Total 16,735.02
12 A0310252 BEYOND6, LLC 6209 664098902 5568 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS 589.84 13 A0310252 BEYOND6, LLC 6209 663939757 5568 CNG FUEL 3,163.26 14 A0310252 Total 3,753.10
15 G030425 ALEXANDER'S CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. 3828 202501180590 29735 1/13/25 - 1/18/25: METER READS 6,652.29 16 G030425 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 AH30691 29736 WW SAMPLE TEST: 11/21/24 BOD & TSS 140.00 17 G030425 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 AH31177 29736 WW SAMPLE TEST: 11/27/24 BOD & TSS 140.00 18 G030425 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 AH30492 29736 WW: SAMPLE TEST: 11/19/24, AMMONIA, BOD, EC, TDS, 323.88 19 G030425 Total 7,256.17
20 G030525 ADAMS, CHARLES 3375 REIMB 022525 29737 REIMB FOR DOT PHYSICAL 100.00 21 G030525 BANK UP CORPORATION 4259 6610 29738 FEB 25: LOCKBOX PROCESSING 633.94 22 G030525 CDW-GOVERNMENT, INC. 730 AC72D4K 29739 25014-2: COMPUTER FOR PAL 2,523.54 23 G030525 CDW- GOVERNMENT, INC. 730 AC72D4G 29739 COMPUTER FOR HOC 2,523.54 24 G030525 CDW-GOVERNMENT, INC. 730 AC7M83V 29739 COMPUTER FOR HOC 720.30 25 G030525 CDW-GOVERNMENT, INC. 730 AC7M83W 29739 25014-2: COMPUTER FOR PAL 720.30 26 G030525 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION 3848 24106-01 29740 22014-1: SOUTHGATE PED. IMPR. 184,908.10 27 G030525 CLEAN STRIDE LLC 5289 15025 29741 JAN 2025- JANITORIAL SERVICES 5,141.85 28 G030525 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC 6268 9014643542 29742 20214-1: PARTS FOR HWY 43 LIGHTING 85.58 29 G030525 CROSSWHITE CONSTRUCTION INC 5244 #01-0125 29743 23030-1 & 23030-3: PAL PROJECT 1445 12TH ST 434,324.80 30 G030525 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1668 794816 29744 JAN25: FINGERPRINTS DOJ 275.00 As of March 12th, 2025
Bill Pay
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 31 G030525 GAME TIME 4890 PJI-0242759 29746 22012-4: SWING FOR PLAZA @ DOWNTOWN JNL 51 9,370.68 32 G030525 GARDAWORLD 4266 10810585 29747 MAR 25: ARMORED SRVCS 501.81 33 G030525 KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 24 2517 29748 REGIONAL AWARDS DINNER 195.00 34 G030525 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.012-13 29749 JAN 25: LEGAL SERVICES 840.00 35 G030525 MARIA C JAUREGUI 6294 1 29750 TRANSIT COORDINATOR TRAINING 2,800.00 36 G030525 MARTIN, PARIS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2025-06 29751 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 1,500.00 37 G030525 MARTIN, PARIS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2025-10 29751 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 2,000.00 38 G030525 MARTINEZ ALBERTO 5877 REIMB 022525 29752 REIMB TRAVEL WATER BOARD HEARING 89.00 39 G030525 MITCHELL1 6273 32384912 29753 SHOP SOFTWARE- 12 MONTHS 1,788.00 40 G030525 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-237755 29754 POLICE VEH #P012: INT MANIFOLD 234.69 41 G030525 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 283841 29755 RFS VEH #17: BREATHER, FUEL, & AIR FILTER 340.36 42 G030525 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 284027 29755 RFS VEH #23: TAIL LIGHTS AND CONNECTORS 198.55 43 G030525 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 283676 29755 RFS VEH #23: HYDRAULIC COUPLING, HOSE HIGH 260.61 44 G030525 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 283975 29755 RFS VEH #23: STARTING CEMENT UNIVERSAL FAT TIRE PA 70.15 45 G030525 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 022525 29756 UB NE CENTRAL & MARGALO 447.84 46 G030525 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 4027 15B0033487406 29757 1/7/25-2/6/25: 5409 7TH, PURE LIFE WATER 5 GALLON 56.50 47 G030525 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 4027 25B0018613430 29757 1/15/25-2/14/25: 5410 7TH ST WATER SERV 251.50 48 G030525 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 4027 15A0033487406 29757 JANUARY 2025: 5409 7TH ST 64.53 49 G030525 ROSEDALE CONCRETE 5450 8129 29758 BLOCK WALL REPAIR NEAR HWY 43 AND POSO 7,870.00 50 G030525 SANDOVAL INDUSTRIES LLC 1180 9607 29759 STANDARD FACE SHIELD SAS 23.69 51 G030525 SIGN SOLUTIONS USA, LLC 6282 415676 29760 ROAD CLOSED SIGNS 184.23 52 G030525 STINSON STATIONERS INC 160 318709-0 29761 PRINTER PAPER FOR MULTIPLE DEPT 389.61 53 G030525 STINSON STATIONERS INC 160 324265-0 29761 PRINTER PAPER FOR MULTIPLE DEPT 292.21 54 G030525 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC 1599 163873929-0001 29762 ELECT SEWER JETTER TO CLEAN PW SEWER LATERAL 897.67 55 G030525 T-MOBILE USA 6265 9591783065 29763 CELL PHONE TOWER DUMP 50.00 56 G030525 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 307 OCT 2024 29745 307 UB PAYMENTS OCT 2024 55.26 57 G030525 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 297 DEC 2024 29745 297 UB PAYMENTS DEC 2024 53.46 58 G030525 UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE INC 5268 em017894 29764 (3) PHYSICAL'S POST-OFFER 135.00 59 G030525 VIZOCOM ICT LLC 5284 13884 29765 SANITIZING WIPES FOR FACILITIES 243.00 60 G030525 WASCO VETERINARY CLINIC 4770 JANUARY 2025 29766 24037-0: JAN 2025 VET CLINIC SERVICES 3,367.00 61 G030525 WASTEQUIP, LLC 372 20INV000694278 29767 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 53,550.30 62 G030525 XIT SOLUTIONS 6253 #INV206062 29768 24047-0: INTERACTIVE BOARD INSTALLATION 425.00 63 G030525 Total 720,502.60
64 R030525 ADRIAN VILLEGAS 6292 18790-0430012260 29769 RFND-DPST 1226 WALNUT ST. WASCO, CA. 93280 57.11 65 R030525 JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ 6291 18875-018000542C 29770 RFND-DPST 542 D ST. WASCO, CA. 93280 56.21 66 R030525 Total 113.32
67 Grand Total 754,845.56
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Special Joint Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2025

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
Wasco City Council and
Wasco Recreation and Parks District
Tuesday, February 27, 2025
Special Joint Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:30 p.m.

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL:

City Council Members: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña , Council Members:

Martinez, Raya, Reyna

Recreation and Parks District Board of Directors: Chairman Martin, Vice-Chairman Luna:

Board Members: Harrison, Marin, Salinas

PRESENT: City Council Members: Mayor Medina, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
Recreation and Parks District Board of Directors: Chairman Marin, Vice-Chairman Martin:

Board Members: Harrison, Luna, Salinas

ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña

STAFF PRESENT:

City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O.

Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Wasco Recreation and Parks District Manager Chris Serna, Sergeant Lloyd Galutira, Community Development Director Cobb, Public Works Director Villa, Finance Director Perez-Hernandez

3) FLAG SALUTE: led by the Mayor

4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Council Member Martinez , seconded by Council Member Reyna , to approve the agenda as to form by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA

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5) NEW BUSINESS:
a. City Council and Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board Session; Goal and Priority Setting Discussion. No action is requested.

Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

Oral presentation by Wasco Recreation and Parks District WRPD Manager Chris Serna and Wasco Recreation and Parks WRPD Consultant Monya Jameson.

There were no public comments.

Topics of discussion:
• Recreation and Parks District Grant Projects: Annin Park and Cormack Park. • The need for stadium lighting at night at Westside Park. • Potential agreement between the City of Wasco and WPRD. • Limited access to water for Barker Park and Westside Park during the winter months.
• Potential c ollaboration with the City and Recreation and Parks District to assist with graffiti removal, lighting, equipment, and pavement repairs. • The need for additional green open space available for sports practices. • The City Council and WRPD are to meet every six months. 6) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

____________________________________
Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk

______________________________________
Valentin Medina, Mayor

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2025

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, March 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
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 M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter , Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Finance Director Isarel Perez-Hernandez, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Police Lieutenant Mora, Deputy Public Works Director Alberto Martinez

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the agenda as to form by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition - Wasco High School Competition Cheer Team Mayor Medina presented the certificate of recognition to the Wasco High School Competition Cheer Team and coaches.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

Public comment by Claribel Gutierrez.

Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero mentioned there were no email comments for this item or any other agenda items.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2025 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No reports - absent
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
Lieutenant Mora gave a PowerPoint presentation on recent crime. c. Hall Ambulance
No reports - absent
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:

1. February 13, 2025, Special Meeting

2. February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; 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 City Attorneys Spring Conference held on May 7 -9, 2025, in Burlingame, California, not to exceed $554.00.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the FY 2024/2025 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carb on Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the following Project: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility, $70,502.00
Reso#2025-4182

e. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing t he City Manager or Designee to submit an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments Thereto for the Kern Family Health Care Community Grant Program for Police Activities League (PAL) Fitness Equipment Project.

Reso#2025-4183

f. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Public Works Executive Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2025 Conference on April 14-17, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.

There was n o conflict of interest on the consent calendar for any of the c ouncil members.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2025 Motion by Council Member Reyna , seconded by Council Member Martinez, to approve the consent calendar by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
13) DEFERRED BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Report and possible approval of City Staff support for a special event in Downtown Wasco on March 30, 2025.

Community Development Director Cobb, Veronica Jacuinde, and Ax ay Villareal gave an oral presentation.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Member Reyna , seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the request for city support for items a through d in the staff report by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Phoenix Information Systems Group for the collection and processing of City of Wasco parking citations with an annual fee of $5,940.00 subject to the City Manager and City Attorney Review.

Reso#2025-4184
Agmt#2025-009
Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Member Martinez , seconded by Mayor Medina, to adopt a resolution by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2025 b. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution approving the mid-year operating budget adjustments totaling $109,448.

Reso#2025-4185
PowerPoint presentation by Finance Director Perez-Hernandez. • Mid-Year 2024-2025

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, to adopt a resolution by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
c. Council finds this action not a “project” per Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving the Side Letter to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Dated July 1st, 2024, between Service Employees International Union Local 521 (SEIU) And The City Of Wasco, Effective February 20, 2025. (Hurlbert) Reso#2025-4186

Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Mayor Medina , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, to a dopt a resolution by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
15) 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)
No reports.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
 Deputy Public Works Director Alberto Martinez updated the council on the Sustainable Groundwater Act SGMA and follow-up from the public hearing held on February 20, 2025.
 Community Breakfast to be held March 5, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Courthouse 12 of 42
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2025  SNIP event will be held on March 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Public Works Department.
 Community Clean Up event will be held on March 29, 2025 at Barker Park  The Bipolar Event will be held on March 30, 2025 on 7th Street at 4:00 p.m.  The International Council of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference will be on May 18-20, 2025, in Las Vegas.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña:
 Attended the Black History Month event at the True Light Baptist Church on February 22, 2025.

Council Member Reyna:
 Attended the Wasco Task Force Cleanup, Bike Rodeo, Shafter Colors Festival.  Attended the Covid-19 and flu vaccinations event on February 28th and March 1st. One person was vaccinated on March 1st.

18) CLOSED SESSION: None

19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

20) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

____________________________________
Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk

______________________________________
Valentin Medina, Mayor

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: March 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager , Community Development Director, Mayor Medina and Council Member Reyna to attend the ICSC Conference scheduled for May 18-20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager, Community Development Director, Mayor Medina and Council Member Reyna to attend the ICSC Conference scheduled for May 18-20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, 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.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined 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 which does not resul t 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.

Discussion:

The ICSC Conference provides networking opportunities with retailer representatives and developers, invaluable resources, new connections, and industry insights. It also actively collaborates to shape public policy. Membership also entitles enrolled staff to significant (currently 50%) discounts on the cost of regional ICSC conferences and marketing events.

The requested membership and travel, in conjunction with the City’s recent professional services contract with Retail Strategies, aim s to introduce the City of Wasco as a viable candidate for additional national and regional food and shopping retailers.

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The cost of the training, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of travel and training for the ICSC Conference is estimated to be under $3,000.00. The adopted FY 202 4-2025 Operating Budget contains sufficient funding to cover this expense; no budget action is required.

Attachments:

1. Conference information
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STAFF REPORT

CITY OF WASCO

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria Martinez, City Clerk/Administrative Manager

DATE: March 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a purchase order for three Bus Shelters with Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc for a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff Recommends The City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to approve a purchase order for three Bus Shelters with Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc for a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00

2) Find that this project is exempt Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) . T he proposed transit improvements, such as installing bus shelters on existing public facilities and in public right- of-way, will not create additional automobile lanes.

Background:

The City Council adopted a Resolution at its April 18, 2023 meeting approving the use of LCTOP funds to purchase Transit Bus Shelters for Capital Improvement Project No. 24012 on existing public right-of-way.

Discussion:

The City of Wasco is a member of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) and can purchase a variety of Transit amenities from the CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative Agreement. The Cooperative provides a federal and California state-compliant purchasing solution that allows Wasco to select from various vendors that best fits its needs without an RFP/bidding process.

The City is utilizing the following CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative Request for Proposal No 21-01-2024 pricing (Attached here as Attachment 2) to purchase three(3) bus shelters. The City requested quotes from only one approved CALACT vendor:

VENDOR ITEM QTY AMOUNT
Tolar Manufacturing
Company Inc
9’ Sierra Low Peak
Advertising Transit
Shelter
3 35,000.00

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Staff evaluated the potential locations where the bus shelters would be installed. The staff came to a determination of installing the bus shelters in the following potential locations (attached here as attachment 1):

1. Northeast Corner 7th and E Streets

2. Rite Aid

3. Fiesta Market

Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution approving the purchase order for three bus shelters with Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.

Fiscal Impact:

This project will be fully funded through the LCTOP grant. A pproved CIP No 24012 Bus Shelters LCTOP:

Attachments

1. Bus Shelter locations

2. Resolution

3. Proposal

4. Bus shelter drawing
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Rite Aid Stop

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Corner North East of E Street

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Fiesta Market

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDERS FROM TOLAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY TO PURCHASE THREE (3) BUS SHELTERS AMOUNTING TO $35,000.00 FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City wishes to purchase three (3 ) bus shelters to install in various locations in the city for Dial A Ride service; and
WHEREAS, The City Council adopted a Resolution at its April 18, 2023 meeting approving the use of LCTOP funds to purchase Transit Bus Shelters for Capital Improvement Project No. 24012 on existing public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) and has access to purchase a variety of transit amenities through the CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative; and
WHEREAS, the City is utilizing the following CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative Request for Proposals (RFP) #20-01- 2024 for the procurement of the bus shelters; and

WHEREAS, the City requested quotes from the approved vendors list. In this case, only one vendor was approved: Tolar Manufacturing Company, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the City Council of the City of Wasco as follows:

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City Man ager or designee to finalize and execute a purchase order pursuant to the quotation s attached hereto as Exhibit “B” with Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Wasco all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, reports , and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025- was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a special meeting thereof held on March 18, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco

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Quote No:

Date:

Quote Expires: 30 Days
Sales Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Project:

Item: Qty: Unit Price: Ext. Price:
13 9,191.00$ 27,573.00 $
27,573.00$
3 4,113.00$
689.33$
CA State Sales Tax 8.25% 2,274.77 $
34,650.10$
Pricing Notes:
22506PMR1
951-547-8209
02/25/25
22 Weeks
[email protected]
From receipt of signed written order, and all
required approvals.

Terms: Terms subject to change. Final terms to be
determined based on credit history & bonding.

Net 30 Days From Invoice
Patrick Merrick
Description:
9' Sierra Low Peak Advertising Transit Shelter (9ALP-PM) featuring: Sierra series extrusion, aluminum roof panels secured with gasketed pressure ribs, flat back to back media display kiosk with two side hinge display doors containing 3/16" clear tempered glass, perforated aluminum at the rear and 1/2 end wall, adjustable leveling shoes, Tolar USC RMS80F dusk to dawn solar powered LED illumination under the shelter roof, 4' perforated metal bench with one seat delineator, durable baked powder coat finish color selected from the standard RAL color options, zinc anchors and all installation hardware Base Price $ 8,332.00 (Flat back to back media display kiosk ADD $ 1,344.00, DELETE trash receptacle -$ 485.00)- DRAWING APPROVAL REQUIRED before THE START OF FABRICATION QUOTE APPROVED FOR PURCHASE:

Signature:
1371 x 3 CalACT/MBTA FIRM Freight:
258 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 808-0081
www.tolarmfg.com
[email protected]
Customer:

Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk/Administrative Manager
City of Wasco
746 8th St
Wasco, CA 93280

MBTA/CALACT RFP
21-01-2024 Pricing
Lead Time:

Sub-Total:

CalACT/MBTA Freight Zone

4. Freight cost is an ESTIMATE ONLY. Freight is invoiced at actual cost, without mark up, at time of shipment, unless specified above.

Print Name:

Date:

PO No:

6. Processing fee of 3% of total charge amount is additional and charged on all credit card payments.

5. Client provides unloading at destination, including forklift and labor as necessary.

2. If requested, structural engineering calculations from CA licensed engineer are provided at no additional cost.

3. Products are shipped knock down & unassembled in bulk packaging for unloading and installation by others. Hardware boxed by unit. Installation instructions are provided.

CalACT/MBTA Procurement Fee (2.5%)
Total:

These Terms and Conditions are attached to and incorporated by reference into the Proposal for products or services (“Proposal”) provided by Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. (“we”, “our” or “us”).

2. Vendor Status: Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a vendor supplier of manufactured products; is not a subcontractor or contractor; and is not subject to retainage or liquidated damages for any reason.

3. Payment Terms: Payment terms for services rendered or products manufactured by us shall be determined by us based on our determination of the credit worthiness of buyer and may require a deposit at time of order. Products are invoiced as shipped.

1. Drawings and Specifications: All drawings and specifications submitted to our clients or potential clients are proprietary in nature and remain our property. They may be viewed, printed and distributed, without alteration, as reference for sales or for the process of specifying products for use. Detailed shop and erection drawings are provided to allow for field installation or repair. Sealed and stamped engineering calculations and drawings from an engineer licensed in the state of installation, if required, can be made available for an additional charge. Customers that provide their own drawing packages will retain ownership and be covered under a separate agreement.

Standard Terms and Conditions

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Quote No:

Date:

Quote Expires: 30 Days
Sales Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Project:

Item: Qty: Unit Price: Ext. Price:
22506PMR1
951-547-8209
02/25/25
22 Weeks
[email protected]
From receipt of signed written order, and all
required approvals.

Terms: Terms subject to change. Final terms to be
determined based on credit history & bonding.

Net 30 Days From Invoice
Patrick Merrick
Description:
258 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 808-0081
www.tolarmfg.com
[email protected]
Customer:

Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk/Administrative Manager
City of Wasco
746 8th St
Wasco, CA 93280

MBTA/CALACT RFP
21-01-2024 Pricing
Lead Time:

14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue: The Proposal shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to the choice of law principles thereof. Each party irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

9. Delayed Shipment: If buyer delays shipment, we may invoice for products when ready for shipment and, at our option, we may charge reasonable daily storage fees.

4. Late Payment Penalty: Buyer agrees to pay a charge equal to the lesser of (i) the highest rate allowable by law or (ii) 1.5% per month (18% per annum) on the unpaid balance with respect to any late payments. In addition, buyer will pay all our costs and expenses, including actual attorney’s fees, incurred in connection with enforcing the Proposal and/or collecting any past due payments. In the event buyer fails to make any payment when due, we have the right of setoff, the right to terminate the Proposal and/or to suspend further deliveries to buyer and the right to recover damages in addition to any other remedies available to us as a matter of law. Buyer has no right to setoff.

10. International Freight: We require the services of freight forwarder for all international shipments. Buyer may select the freight forwarder, subject to our approval. All fees, taxes and additional charges, in addition to the actual freight costs, are the responsibility of buyer.

5. Cancellation: If an order is cancelled by buyer after receipt of order authorization, and cancellation fee of 10% of order value may be assessed to the buyer, in addition to an the cost of materials purchased for the order, which may be invoiced to the buyer at time of cancellation.

6. Delivery, Title and Receipt: Unless otherwise provided in the proposal, all shelters are prefabricated and shipped knock-down and in bulk format (not packaged individually) for ease of handling and fast on-site installation. Neither buyer nor consignee shall have the right to direct or re-consign the goods to any other destination without our consent. All sales of products are F.O.B. our plant. Risk of loss of the products shall transfer to buyer upon delivery of the products to the common carrier.

7. Delivery Charges: Unless otherwise provided in the Proposal, buyer shall bear all the costs of transportation, including without limitation loading, unloading, storage, and freight charge. All delivery quotes allow for an approximate 2-hour unload window for a full truck. If this window is exceeded, additional charges may apply. All price quotes given for delivery are based on estimates obtained at the time the quote was requested. Actual freight charges may vary.

8. Delivery Dates: Any delivery date(s) or period of delivery provided for in the Proposal is approximate and does not guarantee a particular date(s) or period of delivery. Estimated lead times are provided in the quote. Under no circumstances will we be liable for delay in delivery occasioned in whole or in part, by fire, flood, explosion, casualty, riot, strike, embargo, transportation delay, breakdown, accident, act of God or the public enemy, government authority, by our inability to secure materials, fuel, supply power or shipping space or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

15. Amendment: No amendments to these Terms and Conditions can be made unless submitted in writing to us and signed and accepted by our President or his designee.

11. Returns: Due to the custom nature of our products, we cannot accept returns and we cannot permit cancellations once work has commenced.

12. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Our manufacturer’s warranty is set forth in a separate document.

13. Limitation of Liability: WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY

DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO OUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE PROPOSAL, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OR USE, LOSS OF REVENUE OR COST OF CAPITAL. EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO OUR MISCONDUCT, BUYER AGREES THAT THE TOTAL DAMAGES THAT CAN BE AWARDED

IN ANY CLAIM BY BUYER RELATING TO OUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE PROPOSAL (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL PAID BY BUYER TO US UNDER THE PROPOSAL. BUYER AGREES THAT THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY PROVISIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN IF IT IS FOUND THAT BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

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9ALPPMSOLAR
RFarr
SHEET NO.
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W/ PERFORATED ALUMINUM
SHEET
6" MIN. FROM EDGE OF

CONCRETE TO EDGE
OF SHOE FLANGE TYP. ALL DIRECTIONS
9'-1" MINIMUM CONCRETE SLAB
6'-0" MINIMUM CONCRETE SLAB
3'-9 11/16" V.O.
5'-6 11/16" V.O.
8'-7 3/8"
4'-8"

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ROOF PANELS,
1/8" THICK ALUMINUM SHEET
48" PERFORATED BENCH W/ (1)

SEAT DELINEATOR
RMS80F SOLAR SYSTEM
1'-6"
6"
3 1/2" MIN. EMBED
5 1/2"
7"
7" 5 1/2"

ANCHORS,
HILTI KWIK BOLT TZ2
Ø1/2 X 4-1/2 SS304

SHOE FLANGE,
1/2" THICK ALUMINUM PLATE

FLAT BACK TO BACK ADVERTISING MEDIA DISPLAY

KIOSK WITH TWO SIDE HINGED DOORS CONTAINING
3/16" CLEAR TEMPERED GLASS
3'-11 9/16"
8'-1 1/16"
2'-7 1/8"
30 x 48 ADA
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

DATE: March 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the City Clerk to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2025 Conference on April 14-17, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2025 Conference on April 14 -17, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.

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 15378, no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined 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 which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Sectio n 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

This request is for the approval of the City Clerk to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2025 Conference on April 14-17, 2025, in Las Vegas, CA.

This training will enhance the City Clerk’s proficiency in using Lasefiche Records Management software for city records. The conference offers a variety of learning opportunities, including classes, hands-on lab sessions, and techni cal training sessions.

These sessions are designed to broaden staff expertise in records management and administration within Laserfiche while exploring the newest product innovations, best practices, and practical techniques.

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The cost of the conference, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 - 2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

As a result, the City Council must approve the travel request as the expense for the cost of the trip will exceed $500.00

Fiscal Impact:

It is estimated the cost of the Laserfiche Empower Conference training will not exceed $2,000. The Adopted FY 2024/2025 Operating Budget contains sufficient funds to cover this expense. No budget action is required with the approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Conference information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

DATE: March 18, 2024

SUBJECT: A ppointment and Oath of Office for Florirene Olvera and Rocio Mosqueda to serve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee (Measure X) for a term ending December 31, 2028, and for Larry Jennings to serve on the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Board for a term ending December 31, 2028

Recommendation:

The Ad-Hoc Committee recommends that the City Council:
1) Appointment and oath of office for Florirene Olvera and Rocio Mosqueda to serve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee for a term ending December 31, 2028, and for Larry Jennings to serve on the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Board for a term ending December 31, 2028; and

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It has determined 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 which 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.

Discussion:

With the direction of the City Council, the staff sent a recruitment notice to the Wasco Tribune to recruit for two vacancies to serve on the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Board.

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Applications were received from Florirene Olvera, a former Wasco Sales Tax Committee Member, Rocio Mosqueda, and Larry Jennings. All candidates were found to be qualified.

A committee consisting of Council Member Vincent Martinez , Council Member Miguel Raya, and City Manager Scott Hurlbert interviewed all applicants. The committee recommends the appointments of Florirene Olvera and Rocio Mosqueda to the Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee and appointment of Larry Jennings to the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Board.

Fiscal Impact: None

Attachments:

1. Advertisement Notices

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Nancy Vera, Human Resources Manager

DATE: March 18, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Wasco Social Media Policies, and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Implement the Social Media Policies.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution Approving the the City of Wasco Social Media Policies , and authorize the City Manager or designee to endorse and implement the Social Media Policies, and

2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; the refore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined 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 which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pur suant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family, friends and co-workers around the world. However, the use of social media also presents certain risks and carries with it certain responsibilities. To assist Staff Members and Elected / Appointed Officials in making responsible decisions about the use of social media, we have established guidelines for appropriate use of social media. The Policy also outlines how comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s) from community members will be managed.

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The Staff Member Policy is for all regular full-time or part-time employees, volunteers, mid- management, and director-level employees. It is a two-page document with six sections ranging from letter A to F. It identifies factors such as purpose, scope, policy, guidelines for appropriate use of social media, using personal social media at work, and media contacts.

The Policy for Elected and/or A ppointed Officials is a two-page document with five sections ranging from letter A – E.

The Policy for Comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s) is a two-page document with six sections ranging from letter A – F, titled purpose, scope, definitions, policy, guidelines, and additional facts.

Fiscal Impact:

No anticipated fiscal impact associated with the approval of the City of Wasco Social Media Policies.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Social Media Policies, Exhibit A, B, and C.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WASCO APPROVING THE CITY OF WASCO SOCIAL

MEDIA POLICIES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENDORSE AND IMPLEMENT THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES.

WHEREAS, The City of Wasco, recognizes the important role that social media plays in communicating with members of our community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Wasco also recognizes that proper and responsible use of social media is critical to limiting misunderstanding and potential resulting liability from the City’s use of this technology; and
WHEREAS, To assist in making responsible decisions about the use of social media, the City has established guidelines for appropriate use of social media including policies for:
a) Elected and Appointed Officials, including Council Members. b) Staff Members including volunteers and part-time employees. c) General guidelines for managing comments from the public placed on the City’s social media site(s).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wasco as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves , subject to final approval, corrections, and legal verbiage acceptable to City Manager or designee and the City Attorney , the proposed Social Media Policies attached hereto as Exhibits “A”, “B”, and “C”.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or Designee to endorse and implement the Social Media Policies and file said policies with the City Clerk.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on March 18, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: MEDINA, SALDAÑA. RAYA, REYNA
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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Rev 11-21-2024 EXHIBIT “A”

City of Wasco
Social Media Policy
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for the use of personal social media site(s) / account(s).

B. Scope
This policy applies to all Elected and / or Appointed Oﬃcials.

C. Policy
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or aﬃliation web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether associated or aﬃliated with City of Wasco, as well as any other form of electronic communication.

Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely aﬀects fellow members, customers, suppliers, City employees, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action.

At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family, friends and co-workers around the world. However, the use of social media also presents certain risks and carries with it certain responsibilities. To assist you in making responsible decisions about your use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media.

D. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Social Media
Ensure your postings are consistent with the City of Wasco Statement of Ethics Policy and the City of Wasco’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy. Inappropriate postings that may include discriminatory remarks, harassment, and threats of violence or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and may subject you to disciplinary action.

The City of Wasco prohibits taking negative action against any Elected and / or Appointed Oﬃcials for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation.

Any Elected and / or Appointed Oﬃcials who retaliate against another fellow members, customers, suppliers, City employees, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action.

following our Personnel Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include oﬀensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, disability, religion or any other status protected by law or company policy.

Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered.

Remember that the Internet archives almost everything; therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information or rumors that you know to be false about the City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers, and people working on behalf of City of Wasco.

Maintain the conﬁdentiality of City of Wasco and private or conﬁdential information. Do not post internal reports, policies, procedures or other internal business-related conﬁdential communications.

Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for the City of Wasco. If City of Wasco is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an Elected and / or Appointed Oﬃcials and make it clear that your views do not represent those of City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers or people working on behalf of City of Wasco. If you do publish a blog or post online related to the work you do or subjects employed with the City of Wasco, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of the City of Wasco. It is best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reﬂect the views of City of Wasco.” Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a City of Wasco website. Respect ﬁnancial disclosure laws.

E. Using Personal Social Media at Work
Refrain from using personal social media while on equipment we provide, unless it is work- related as authorized by the City Manager or consistent with the City of Wasco’s Equipment Policy. Do not use City of Wasco email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use.

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City of Wasco
Social Media Policy
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for the use of personal social media site(s) / account(s).

B. Scope
This policy applies to all regular full or part time employees, volunteers, Mid-Management, and Director Level employees.

Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely aﬀects your job performance, the performance of fellow employees or otherwise adversely aﬀects members, customers, suppliers, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The City of Wasco prohibits taking negative action against any employee for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any employee who retaliates against another employee for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Always be fair and courteous to fellow associates, customers, members, suppliers or people who work on behalf of the City of Wasco. Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to resolve work- 39 of 42
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related complaints by speaking directly with your co-workers or by following our Personnel Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include oﬀensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, disability, religion or any other status protected by law or company policy.

Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered.

Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for the City of Wasco. If City of Wasco is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers or people working on behalf of City of Wasco. If you do publish a blog or post online related to the work you do or subjects employed with the City of Wasco, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of the City of Wasco. It is best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reﬂect the views of City of Wasco.” Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a City of Wasco website. Respect ﬁnancial disclosure laws.

E. Using Personal Social Media at Work
Refrain from using personal social media while on work time or on equipment provided by the City, unless it is work-related as authorized by your manager or consistent with the City of Wasco’s Equipment Policy. Do not use City of Wasco email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use.

F. Media Contacts
Employees should not speak to the media on City of Wasco behalf without contacting the City Manager’s Oﬃce or the IT & Marketing Specialist. All media inquiries should be directed to them.
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EXHIBIT “C”
City of Wasco
Social Media Policy on Public Comments
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for comments on the Oﬃcial City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).

B. Scope
This policy applies to all comments on the Oﬃcial City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).

C. Deﬁnitions
“Social media sites” means content created by individuals, using accessible, expandable, and upgradable publishing technologies, through and on the internet. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, Facebook, “X” formally known as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, TikTok, Blogs, RSS, YouTube, LinkedIn, Delicious, and Flickr.

“City social media sites” means social media sites which the City establishes and maintains, and over which it has control over all postings, except for advertisements or hyperlinks by the social media site’s owners, vendors, or partners. City social media sites shall supplement, and not replace, the City’s required notices and standard methods of communication.

“Posts” or “postings” means information, articles, pictures, videos or any other form of communication posted on a City social media site.

D. Policy
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or aﬃliated web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated or aﬃliated with City of Wasco, as well as any other form of electronic communication.

At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share instant information with community members and others throughout the world. The policy below establishes guidelines for comments on the Oﬃcial City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).

E. Guidelines
Communication shared through the City of Wasco social media account(s) should be free of Discrimination & Harassment. The following content are examples of items that shall be restricted or removed from the City of Wasco social media if comments or interactive communication is permitted on a City social media site:

a. Profane, abusive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, vulgar, obscene, and oﬀensive language or content.
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b. Conﬁdential Information.
c. Comments unrelated to the post.
d. Sexual content or links to sexual content.
e. Solicitation of commerce, religious, social or political causes. f. Comments in support of, or opposition to, political campaigns, candidates or ballot measures.
g. Conduct encouraging illegal activity.
h. Content that promotes discrimination against any category protected by federal or state laws, including but not limited to, race, age, religion, gender, marital status, or physical or mental disability.
i. Content that violates or compromises the safety or security of the public or public systems.
j. Comments or communication that violate the Brown Act. k. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or content that violates the legal ownership interest of any other party.

These guidelines shall be displayed to users or made available by hyperlink on all City social media sites and websites. Any content removed based upon these guidelines must be retained for 30 calendar days from the date on which the content is removed. Any content removed should include the time, date removed, and identity of the poster when available.

The City reserves the right to implement or remove any functionality of its social media sites, when deemed appropriate by the City Manager or his/her designee. This includes but is not limited to information, articles, pictures, videos, or any other form of communication that is posted on the City’s site.

F. Additional Facts
Social media is used by the City to promote transparency and to engage with community members. We make every eﬀort to respond to questions and comments in a timely manner during regular business hours, however these social media resources are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact 911. To report a non-emergency incident, call the City's Police Department dispatch at 661-758-7266.

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Wasco City CouncilMarch 18, 2025

Wasco City Council
March 18, 2025