Agenda — Wasco City Council, May 20, 2025

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 20, 2025

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AGENDA AVAILABILITY : T h e City Council Agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of City Hall, 746 8th Street, Wasco, at the entrance of 764 E Street, Wasco, and at the entrance of the Wasco Police Department’s Office, 748 F Street, Wasco. The agenda packet, meeting minutes, and archived City Council meetings are avai lable on the City’s website, www.cityofwasco.org.

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Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your comments pertain to. Every effort will be made to read your comment into the record . If a comment is received after the specific time mentioned above but before the meeting is adjourned, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting. Still, it will not be read into the record.

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vised that communications directed to the City Council are public records and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Brown Act unless AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority

Tuesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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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nibilidad.

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor

2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: by

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition for the Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award

b. Proclamation – Mental Health Awareness Month

c. Proclamation – National Police Week

d. Proclamation – National Public Works Week

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council , including 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 you
r presentation.

BROWN 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) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 20, 2025 10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
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 $525,489.42 b. Approval of City Council Minutes for May 6, 2025, Regular Meeting. c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for a Police Officer to attend the CA POST Field Training Officer Course scheduled for June 2-6, 2025, in Fresno, CA.
d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ADA GURU to Update the Dial -a- Ride Operating Policies.
e. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Contribution to CV SALTS – Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long- Term Sustainability in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. f. Council finds this action not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of the Acceptance of the Poso Avenue CMAQ Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. g. Council finds this action not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of the Acceptance of the Historic Downtown Business District Transformation Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. h. Council finds this action not a “project” under section 15060(c) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute a Purchase order with CONFAB, LLC a subdivision of Wastequip, in the amount not to exceed $ 12,000.00 to purchase 10 - 3yd metal bins with steel lids, and lock bars, via Sourcewell Contract.
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Creation of Underground Utility District No. 2025 -01 property between 8 th Street &
9th Street, dividing APN 030- 081-02 & APN 030- 081-01(approximately 600 feet) . (Hurlbert)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 20, 2025 13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS: None

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)
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for May 6, 2025.

b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: City Manager, HR Manager, Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521

c. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – City Manager per Government Code Section 54957

d. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Medina and Councilmembers Unrepresented employee: City Manager

e. 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. 19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

20) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on May 17, 2025, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org.

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Monica Flores, CPMC
Deputy 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. 4 of 71
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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
G042825 10,231.90
G043025 94,345.75
G050725 416,444.44
R043025 4,467.33 Verified By:

Grand Total 525,489.42 Finance Director WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 G042825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1LD3-F7Y9-3FC X 30214 PD CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 130.40 2 G042825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1R73-RR93-1XTM 30214 24019-0: COMPUTER ACCESSORIES & USB 88.27 3 G042825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VML-QKJR-F1WF 30214 PD OFFICER CELL PHONE CASE 38.09 4 G042825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WNH-KKLH-CP9R 30214 GATE OPENERS FOR PD 102.12 5 G042825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XC4-MMY4-6L3T 30214 PD CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES 46.35 6 G042825 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-008 30215 MARCH 25: 573 F ST PRMT 25-008 1,220.00 7 G042825 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4225646575 30216 UNIFORM SRVCS 032825 430.11 8 G042825 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL WSP MAR 25 30217 MARCH 25: WSP LANDFILL FEES 6,682.71 9 G042825 SANDOVAL INDUSTRIES LLC 1180 10099 30218 MAKE SS PLATE W/HOLES 1,493.85 10 G042825 Total 10,231.90
11 G043025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1F4N-796K-43JJ 30219 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PLANNING 259.31 12 G043025 ARMANDO ENRIQUEZ 6322 DPST RFND 042825 30220 RFND ENCROACHMENT PMT#24-000031 1,470.00 13 G043025 BAKER SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 5704 12564 30221 FOR NEW WEED EATERS 954.74 14 G043025 CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 1084 APR 2025-APR 2026 30222 ANNUAL CRWA MEMBERSHIP: APRIL 2025 - APRIL 2026 1,662.00 15 G043025 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4226382647 30223 UNIFORM SRVCS 040425 641.74 16 G043025 CITY OF WASCO/PUBLIC TRANSIT 1683 11078 30224 MAR 25: CNG FUELING STATION 6,991.17 17 G043025 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 W822043 30225 METER BOX TO REPLACE AGED BOX AT CHEVRON BEFORE CO 1,223.23 18 G043025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 751039 30226 MATERIAL: SPRAY BOTTLE, PURPLE POWER, ALUM BRIGHT 40.29 19 G043025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 751052 30226 RFS VEH #26: SPRAYER & TRANSYND 668 GAL 45.67 20 G043025 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, IC 5967 69872 30227 SAFETY INVENTORY 1,174.89 21 G043025 GARDAWORLD 4266 10816054 30228 MAY 25: ARMORED SRVCS 501.81 22 G043025 GENERAL OFFICE MACHINE COMPANY 1195 24797 30229 MAR 25:COPIER METER READING 1,839.28 23 G043025 HURLBERT, SCOTT 5685 REIMB 042525 30230 MILEAGE REIMB LEAGUE OF CA CONFERENCE 365.40 24 G043025 INFOMART, INC. 4345 1015524 30231 APRIL BACKGROUND CHECK 32.45 25 G043025 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 1571 1736741 30232 MARCH 25: PRMT # 25-000157 2,864.55 26 G043025 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL APRIL 25 30233 APRIL 25: LANDFILL FEES 19,412.32 27 G043025 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 STSWP MARCH 25 30233 3/11/25 - 3/27/25 STREET SWEEPINGS 2,203.38 28 G043025 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2499068 30234 VALVE FOR QUICK COUPLER 93.02 29 G043025 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2510767 30234 RAINBIRD VALVE FLOW CONTROL, PVC MALE ADAPTER 226.73 30 G043025 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SCM0199996 30234 CREDIT RETURNED PVC UNION (187.72) 31 G043025 KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 74 B630904-22774 30235 23021-2: CENTRAL AVE RSTP TESTING 4,453.00 32 G043025 NAGLE EARTHWORKS 5002 121086 30236 24002-1: POSO CMAQ PROJECT INVOICE #3 27,360.00 33 G043025 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPAN Y 4733 YMH_20250503 30237 MAY INSURANCE PREMIUM 270.00 34 G043025 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 286099 30238 RFS VEH #23: COULP/ADAPTER 77.42 As of May 14th, 2025
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 35 G043025 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 285710 30238 POLICE #GENERAL: ROTORS TURNED 40.00 36 G043025 PG & E COMPANY 85 0206784963-4 040125 30239 UB 747 F ST EV CHARGING 1,816.43 37 G043025 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 042425 30239 UB NE COR CENTRAL AVE & MARGALO 302.86 38 G043025 QUAD KNOPF, INC. 502 240166 30240 MAR25: NEWMAN GARDENS PROF SRVCES 3,714.37 39 G043025 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC 4768 96856634 30241 MATERIAL #GENERAL: PARTS CLEANER SERVICE 238.30 40 G043025 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150023189 30242 WATER VEH #56: GLADIATOR AND 4 NEW TIRES 514.74 41 G043025 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150023328 30242 RFS: M870 AP, 6 NEW TIRES 3,592.04 42 G043025 STINSON STATIONERS INC 160 329636-0 30243 #10 ENVELOPES NON WNDW FOR CITY OF WASCO 100.96 43 G043025 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08207136329 041725 30244 MULTIPLE ADDRESSES 563.59 44 G043025 TIMECLOCK PLUS, LLC 6214 INV00414525 30245 20224-0: IMPLEMENTATION SRVCS MAR 1,518.75 45 G043025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 52914914 30246 WELL #12: MCCOMBS BETWN ANNIN & PALM, LIQUICHLOR 1,449.03 46 G043025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 52914915 30246 WELL 11: 11TH & OAK, SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR 710.85 47 G043025 VALENTIN MEDINA 5917 REIMB 042525 30247 MILEAGE REIMB LEAGUE OF CA CONFERENCE 365.40 48 G043025 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY 2312 3115815 30248 COLD MIX FOR POTHOLES 2,530.90 49 G043025 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY 2312 3152520 30248 25005-0: FOR HOT MIX 1,870.79 50 G043025 WESTCOAST HYDRAULICS INC 3641 58025 30249 RFS VEH #15: PACKER RAM REPAIR 1,042.06 51 G043025 Total 94,345.75
52 G050725 ALEXANDER'S CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. 3828 202504170590 30260 4/11/25 - 4/17/25 METER READS 8,015.76 53 G050725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WPV-CKXJ-RK1L 30261 21034-3:WIRELESS KEYPAD AND PROTECTIVE HOOD PEDEST 1,050.42 54 G050725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 19YF-THR9-4GPT 30261 GRINDING WHEELS, WELDING JACKETS, AND AIR FRESHNER 109.80 55 G050725 ASPECT ENGINEERING 5829 13241 30262 AMERICAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT- 3/31-4/8-2025 480.00 56 G050725 ASPHALT COATINGS ENGINEERING, INC 411 35964 30263 CRACK SILL FOR CENTRAL 2,099.73 57 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372361 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 35.89 58 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372362 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 62.15 59 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372363 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 60 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372364 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 324.15 61 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372365 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 62 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372366 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 92.44 63 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372367 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 32.09 64 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372368 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 62.19 65 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372369 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 66 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 00023372370 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 67 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372371 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 2,527.39 68 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372372 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 69 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372373 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 35.89 70 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372374 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 60.59 71 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372375 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 72 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372376 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 73 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372377 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 74 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372378 30265 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 31.85 75 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023372379 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 92.56 76 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023373902 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 106.73 77 G050725 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000023373996 30264 PHONE SERVICES 03/24/25-04/23/25 364.76 78 G050725 AWP SAFETY 5700 12020526 30266 20213-0: REPLACED SIGNS WITH NEW POLES ETC. ADA SI 408.24 79 G050725 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-006 30267 24004-1: MARCH 2025 HSIP CYCLE 11-HWY 43 & 8TH 395.00 80 G050725 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA25-007 30267 24004-1: MARCH 2025 HSIP CYCLE 11, HWY 46 & POPLAR 395.00 81 G050725 BK MACHINE SHOP AND AUTO REPAIR 6321 1519 30268 ENGINEER VEH #97:CYLINDER HEAD, COMPLIT SERVICE & 367.00 82 G050725 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 23146 30269 25005-0: HOT MIX 502.88 83 G050725 BR FROST COMPANY 2655 1494 30270 REMOVAL OF GATE VALVE STEMS AND INSTALLATION OF CH 5,000.00 84 G050725 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2330 SL250915 30271 JAN-MAR SIGNAL & LIGHTING 3,381.56 85 G050725 CAVENAUGH & ASSOCIATES 6325 MAY 12-16 TRAINING 30272 OFFICER A.URIBE DUI SEMINAR 620.00 86 G050725 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167736001042125 30273 MAY 25: CH INTERNET SRVCS 319.89 87 G050725 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4227128535 30274 UNIFORM SERVICES 041125 437.80 88 G050725 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37235647 30275 PEST AWAY SERVICE: 746 8TH & 1445 12TH ST 4/18/25 257.00 89 G050725 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37237922 30275 4/18/25: 1400 J ST, PEST AWAY SERVICE 241.00 90 G050725 CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING 5243 FSU0425-449 30276 FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE FY 25/26 3,120.00 2 of 3
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 91 G050725 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 751139 30277 RFS VEH #19: FUEL FILTER 132.11 92 G050725 FRANCISCO TAPIA 6326 BOND REFUND 30278 PRMT #25-000012 REFUND 1,500.00 93 G050725 GOLD COAST ENVIRONMENTAL 3541 14596 30279 ANNUAL CALIBRATION OF FLOW METERS AT WWTP 2,640.00 94 G050725 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPAN Y 4114 C5A361 30280 RFS VEH #17: LEAVES ACTUATOR AND GATE 2,077.25 95 G050725 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 1571 1549794 30281 MARCH 25: PMT 24-000362, 24-000808, 25-00012 5,627.33 96 G050725 JEFFRIES BROS., INC 140 169344 30282 RFS VEH #GENERAL: 205GL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND 72G 2,707.64 97 G050725 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC 4757 199635605037 30283 MAY INSURANCE PREMIUM 6,917.85 98 G050725 KMS MECHANICS, INC 6320 3325WMS 30284 RFS VEH #23: CALL OUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON UNIT R 590.19 99 G050725 KMS MECHANICS, INC 6320 31325WMS 30284 RFS VEH #23: CALL OUT TO REPROGRAM COMPUTER CODE A 726.49 100 G050725 LLOYD GALUTIRA 6071 MILEAGE REIMB 041425 30285 POST SUPERVISORY MILEAGE REIMB 336.00 101 G050725 LLOYD GALUTIRA 6071 MILEAGE REIMB 042125 30285 POST SUPERVISORY MILEAGE REIMB WK#2 336.00 102 G050725 LOS RODRIGUEZ 6171 065036 30286 RIBBON CUTTING DECORATIONS PAL BUILDING 432.00 103 G050725 MODEL 1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 6197 VA101004111 30287 25011-2: GAS TRANIST BUS 130,038.71 104 G050725 MOTION INDUSTRIES, INC. 866 CA06-00868054 30288 REPLACEMENT BELT AND PULLEYS FOR GRIT WASHER 1,279.87 105 G050725 ONE SOURCE PARTS, LLC DEPT 900 5748 1036176 30289 RFS VEH #24: TIME DELAY RELAY, GRIPPER ROLLER ASSE 534.15 106 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 2867383297-9 042825 30290 UB 747 G ST WELL #14 26,771.32 107 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 4401875412-5 040825 30290 UB 1301 J ST WELL #13 6,601.90 108 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 0008392679-0 30290 UB NW NE SE SOLAR PLANT ANIMAL CONTROL 155.71 109 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 0206784963-4 050125 30290 APRIL 747 F ST EV CHARGING 931.59 110 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 0751114029-0 042825 30290 UB COW VEHICLES 290.01 111 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 1495264257-8 042825 30290 APRIL 747 G ST TRANSIT CHARGER 60.75 112 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 7955235222-5 042825 30290 UB 709 POSO AVE UNDERPASS 197.84 113 G050725 PG & E COMPANY 85 928539198-5 042825 30290 UB 640 G ST AMTRAK WALK WAY 293.29 114 G050725 READYREFRESH 4027 25D0018613430 30291 3/15/25-4/14/25: WW 5410 7TH ST WATER SERVICE 189.53 115 G050725 READYREFRESH 4027 25C0018613430 30291 2/15/25-3/14/25: WW 5410 7TH ST, PURE LIFE WATER 174.54 116 G050725 READYREFRESH 4027 15D0033487406 30291 3/5/25-4/4/25: 5409 7TH ST, 5 GALLON BOTTLE WATER 90.12 117 G050725 RICHARDS, WATSON, GERSHON A PROFFESSIONAL CORP 3343 MARCH 2025 30292 MARCH LEGAL FEES 2,881.94 118 G050725 SHELTER PRO SOFTWARE 5888 6254 30294 SHELTER PRO ANNUAL SOFTWARE 2025 1,350.00 119 G050725 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150023376 30295 MATERIAL VEH #GEN: 22 TIRES PICK UP TO BE DISPOSE 183.00 120 G050725 SOUTHWESTERN EQUIPMENT COMPAN Y 4791 046029 30296 RFS VEH #14: SEAL KIT FOR PACKER CYLINDER 818.43 121 G050725 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 206 89224ad456154 30298 PUBLICE NOTICE IMPACT AND RELEASE OF FUNDS 2,516.16 122 G050725 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 206 89224ad456106 30298 25020-2: DESIGN ADVERTISEMENT FOR FILBURN AVE 933.88 123 G050725 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 860558345 30299 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR FACILITIES 680.42 124 G050725 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3737 30293 JOB RECRUITMENT 84.00 125 G050725 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3721 30293 25020-2: DESIGN ADVERTISEMENT FOR FILBURN AVE 304.50 126 G050725 T-MOBILE 4899 964042089 042125 30297 CELL PHONE SRVCS 1,347.01 127 G050725 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY 2312 3160869 30300 25005-0: HOT MIX FOR WATER PROJECT 2,061.61 128 G050725 WASCO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 669 REIMB #1 PLAY STRUCT 30301 21008-0: REIMB FOR PARKS EQUIPMENT 136,571.74 129 G050725 WESCO 2051 09101301 30302 24029-0: BULK STREETLIGHT PURCHASE 42,880.00 130 G050725 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3142 30303 PARCEL MERGER 24-01 2ND REVIEW 915.00 131 G050725 Total 416,444.44
132 R043025 ALVITRE CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS 6315 19309 30250 DEPRF- CONSTRUCTION WATER METER 1,100.17 133 R043025 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION 6316 17491 30251 DEPRF- CONSTRUCTION WATER METER 1,238.22 134 R043025 S&L BUILDING INC 6314 18970 30252 DEPRF - CONSTRUCTION WATER METER 900.27 135 R043025 TRI-STATE GENERAL CONTRACTORS 6317 18922 30253 DEPRF- CONSTRUCTION WATER METER 1,228.67 136 R043025 Total 4,467.33
137 Grand Total 525,489.42
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, May 6, 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 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
PRESENT: All

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, IT Manager Emmanuel Garcia, Police Ch ief Charlie Fivecoat, Assistant Police Chief Alecio Mora, Code Enforcement Officer Christian Tovar

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: by

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. Proclamation – Community Action Month
Mayor Medina presented the proclamation to CAPK staff members Susana Magana, Director of Health and Nutrition Services, and TiYonna Mitchell, Outreach and Communications Supervisor.

b. Outdoor Food Vending (Informational Only – Keri Cobb) Elizabeth King, a registered environmental health specialist from the Kern County Department of Public Health, gave a PowerPoint presentation on Food Safety and the Why and How of Environmental Health Permits. Community Development 9 of 71
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025 Director Keri Cobb provided an outdoor food vending guid e for all council members.

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

There were no public comments.

Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores mentioned no email comments for this item or other agenda items.

8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:

1. Alecio Mora, Assistant Police Chief

2. Roman Nunez, Police Officer

Police Chief Fivecoat presented the Police Department staff for the badge- pinning ceremony.

City Clerk Maria Martinez administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Assistant Police Chief Alecio Mora and newly hired Police Officer Roman Nunez.

Mayor Medina recessed the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

Mayor Medina reconvened the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
11) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No reports - Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
Assistant Police Chief Mora gave a PowerPoint presentation on recent crimes.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
12) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for April 21, 2025, Special Meeting.

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approve the travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Code Compliance officers Tovar and Gonzalez to attend the 2025 California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Conference on October 28 – 30, 2025, in Sacramento, CA.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per participation for the Transit Coordinator and Administrative Manager to attend the Two-day Training on May 13-14, 2025, for ADA Compliance Requirements and Eligibility. 10 of 71
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025 There was no c onflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.

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

15) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Temporary Employment Agreement for a Summer IT Intern Through Kern Intern Connections (KIC), Subject to City Manager and City Attorney Review.

Reso#2025-4202
Agmt#2025-017

Olivia Jones, Program Manager from the Kern Intern Connections, gave an oral presentation.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules.

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Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SuperC AI Inc. (BeWith) for the Launch of a New Community Engagement Platform, Subject to City Manager and City Attorney Review.

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Agmt#2025-018

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Mem ber Reyna , seconded by Mayor Medina , to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse a Site Lease Agreement with the California Department of Technology for location of a Fiber Optic Network Telecommunications Hut.

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Agmt#2025-019

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
16) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
• The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $5 billion in funding over a five-year period and has awarded $2.9 billion in federal funding to over 600 communities in 50 states. The application deadline for this cycle is June 26, 2025. Michael Navarro has been promoted to District Six Director and has requested that staff reach out to him.
• Regarding the Highway 46 and Highway 43 roundabout, utility relocation will occur this summer, and inquired if the project manager had contacted staff 12 of 71
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025 to come to the city council meeting to provide an update; staff is working to schedule the project manager for the update to the council. • The Regional Surface Transpiration Program RSTP and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program CMAQ are out and the deadline for applications is July 17, 2025.

c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
• Next cleanup will be on May 31, 2025.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• Community Breakfast will be hosted by the Historical Society at the Wasco Historical Museum on May 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
• The Scofield Road project began yesterday, May 5, 2025. • Paving on the Central Rehab project is complete; striping will begin on May 12. 2025.
• Unwired project – A meeting was held yesterday, and the terms of the agreement were finalized, which will be executed this week. They will begin their community meeting campaign.
• The Gromer Landscape project will kick off this month • There were four sponsored Veterans’ banners for the Veterans Banner Program subsidy.
• The SNIP will take place on May 9, 2025, and May 30, 2025 in front of Public Works Department beginning at 8:00 a.m. by appointment.
• The Municipal Clerks Appreciation Week is from May 5-9, 2025. • The National Police Week, May 11-17, 2025, and Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 2025.
• National Public Works Appreciation Week, May 18-24, 2025. • The International Conference of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference will be from May 18 -20, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. , which the City Manager, the Community Development Director, and two City Council Members will attend. • Memorial Day Ceremony at the Bakersfield National Cemetery will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
• Bike Rodeo will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Barker Park.

18) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña:
• Attended Wasco High School Career Day at Wasco High School on April 25, 2025.

Council Member Martinez:
• Attended the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District City Selection Committee meeting on April 29, 2025.

Council Member Reyna:
• Requested that the Code Enforcement Officers carry the information for the Kern Public Health Department for the public when applicable. • Requested staff to invite Sharon Woolfolk, NAMI President, for Mental Health Month to present a proclamation.
• Attended the NAMI Kern County Gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and received special recognition as a mental health advocate for his work on mental health 13 of 71
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025 awareness in our festival, for bringing back mental health workshops to the community.
• Sharon Woofolk, NAMI President, will facilitate the Heart and Minds Workshops to begin on May 18, 2025, at the St John the Evangelist Parish Hall. • Attended the Wasco High School Career Day at Wasco High School on April 25 , 2025.

Mayor Medina:
• Attended Wasco High School Career Day at Wasco High School on April 25, 2025.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Medina adjourned into closed session at 7:48 p.m.

Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 8:05 p.m.

19) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for April 15, 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: one potential case.

20) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City Attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.

a. Closed Session Minutes for April 15, 2025.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saladaña, to adopt the resolution 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.

No reportable action.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2025 21) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk

______________________________________
Valentin Medina, Mayor

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Charlie Fivecoat, Chief of Police

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for a Police Officer to attend the CA POST Field Training Officer Course scheduled for June 2-6, 2025, in Fresno, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for a Police Officer to attend the CA POST Field Training Officer Course scheduled for June 2 -6, 2025, in Fresno, CA., 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 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 Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

It is recommended that Police Officer Rocha enroll in the California POST Field Training Officer (FTO) Course. This program aims to provide officers with the essential skills required to effectively train and mentor new recruits, ensuring they are well- prepared for solo patrol duties.

Police Officer Rocha has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development and has shown exceptional aptitude in leadership and training roles. By participating in the FTO Course, Officer Rocha will gain valuable insights into teaching methodologies, evaluation techniques, and the responsibilities of a Field Training Officer.

City of Wasco Police Department anticipates the recruitment of new officers soon, and

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we will need a new Field Training Officer to minimize the use of Sergeants as Training Officers. This will allow them to focus on their primary role as shift watch commanders.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of travel and training is estimated to exceed $1,000. The adopted FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget contains sufficient funding to cover this expense; no budget action is required. The travel and per-dem expenses are POST reimbursable.

Attachments:

1. Course Information
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DATES
• March 24 -28, 2025 *Full*
• April 21 -25, 2025
• June 2 -6, 2025
• August 4 -8, 2025
COST
$140.00
Fees include registration, health fee, material fees (if applicable). Fees can vary per semester. Fees are subject to change. Fees are based on California resident. Contact the Academy for out-of-state fees.

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Reserve Your Seat
Please call and cancel your reservations if you cannot
attend. College Registration fees are subject to change without notice. Make checks payable to Fresno City
College. Out of Consideration for people who are on a
waiting list, please cancel your reservation no later than 21 days prior to the first day of class.

LEAD INSTRUCTORS
Lt. Brent Stalker, Fresno County Sheriff's Department
Coordinator Kevin Pendley
[email protected]

CERTIFIED HOURS
40 Hours
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8:00 am to 5:00 pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION -AJ291
Designed for officers who supervise and train recruit
officers or who anticipate an assignment as a Field
Training Officer. This course is approved under the new POST guidelines for FTO.

The following areas are covered:

1. Role of FTO

2. Sgt. FTO/Trainee relationship

3. Field Training Guide

4. Motivation/Discipline

5. Evaluation Process

6. Vicarious Liability

7. Rating Standardization

8. Group Exercises

PREREQUISITES
A California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued From an accredited regional
police academy or equivalent as determined by the
division Dean or their appointee. These skills and
knowledge base are related to adopted POST and/or
industry standards. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with ADA GURU to Update the Dial-a-Ride Operating Policies.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with ADA GURU to Update the Dial-a-Ride Operating Policies; 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 15378, no environmental review is required.

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:

The City of Wasco is undertaking a project to update its Dial-a-Ride operating policies to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). This initiative includes the creation of a Rider’s Guide, a Dial-a-Ride application, and an update to the Driver’s Manual. ADA Guru, led by Jess Segovia IV, has been selected to execute this project due to his extensive experience in public transit and ADA compliance.

The project aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of transportation services for riders with disabilities. Key components include:

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• Review and Update ADA-Related Operating Policies: Comprehensive review and update of existing policies to ensure compliance with ADA requirements. • Create a Dial-a-Ride Rider’s Guide: Development of a guide to help passengers understand and set realistic expectations for the services provided. • Update Driver Manual: Revision of the Driver’s Manual to ensure drivers are trained to proficiency in ADA requirements.
• Create Dial-a-Ride Application: Development of an application for new service users, focusing on collecting vital information about riders with disabilities.

Updating ADA-related operating policies is an important tool for transit organizations as it provides direction to staff on how to deliver transportation services to riders with disabilities safely. It also ensures that the drivers meet the ADA's requirements in providing accessible services.

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with ADA Guru.

Fiscal Impact:

The anticipated cost of services provided is estimated at $14,850, which falls within the Adopted FY 2024- 2025 Operations Budget. No budget action is required with the approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Agreement

3. Exhibit A- Proposal

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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 EXECUTE A CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ADA GURU

TO UPDATE THE DIAL-A-RIDE OPERATING POLICIES

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco is undertaking a project to update its Dial-a-Ride operating policies to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco has limited staffing capacity and needs assistance with the project; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Consultant Service Agreement with ADA GURU with agreement attached as Exhibit “A”; and

WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the terms and conditions of the agreement.

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

SECTION 1: The City Manager or designee is authorized to sign and execute a Consultant Services Agreement with ADA GURU.

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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 May 20 , 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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1 CONSULTANT SERVICE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made this ____ day of
_________________, 2025, by and between the CITY OF WASCO ("City") and ADA GURU JESS SEGOVIA IV (the "Consultant"),

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, City wishes to contract with Consultant to perform the services described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the “Services”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Consultant is agreeable thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth hereinafter, the parties agree as follows:

1. The parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth hereinafter, Consultant agrees to provide the Services.

3. City shall compensate Consultant for the Services in the total amount of $14,850.00 (the "Fee") payable upon completion of the Services to the reasonable satisfaction of City. Consultant shall provide City with a written invoice for its Fee upon completion of the Services and same shall be subject to reasonable review by City. The City Manager or his designated representative shall have the right to review the invoice and the services described therein. Upon approval of the invoice and the Services, the City Manager shall place the matter on the a genda for the next available City Council meeting for consideration by the City Council. Upon approval of the invoice by the City Council, the invoice shall be paid within thirty (30) days thereafter in the regular cycle of payments made by City for other bills and claims.

4. Consultant shall complete the Services no later than four weeks from the date of this Agreement.

5. Consultant shall indemnify, defend (upon request by City) and hold harmless City, its officers, Councilpersons, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, and damages of any nature, including 24 of 71
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2 attorney's fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for damage to any property, including consequential damages of any nature resulting therefrom, arising out of or in any way connected with any act or omission by or on behalf of Consultant in performance of the Services.

6. Without limiting Consultant's obligations under Paragraph 5 of this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement: (a) Comprehensive general liability insurance coverage, including premises – operations, products/completed operations, broad form property damage and blanket contractual liability, in an amount not less than $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability for owned, hired, and non- owned vehicles, and (b) Such workers compensation insurance as required by statute. Consultant shall provide City with appropriate certificates of insurance and endorsements for all of the foregoing in which City, its officers, Councilpersons, employees, and agents are named as additional insureds and specifically designating all such insurance as "primary," and providing further that same shall not be terminated nor coverage reduced without ten days prior written notice to City.

7. Consultant shall not assign its interest herein or any part thereof and any attempted assignment shall be void.

8. City may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Consultant ten days prior written notice, provided that in such event Consultant shall be entitled to payment for those Services rendered through the date of termination based on an hourly rate of $165.00 per hour, provided satisfactory to City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if City terminates this Agreement due to Consultant's failure to perform the Services, Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for the Services.

9. All documents, reports, information, data, exhibits, maps, tables, charts, and all other matters generated by Consultant shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon demand without additional costs or expense to City and Consultant hereby assigns all of its copyright interests therein to City,
irrevocably and forever and agrees
that City shall be the owner of all such copyrights..

10. All notices required to be given under this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and shall be deemed received by the party to whom directed if personally served or when faxed or when sent by electronic mail (“Email”) or when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first class, faxed or addressed as follows: If to City, City Manager, 746 8 th Street,
Wasco, California 93280, Fax — (661) 758- 5411 Email
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3 [email protected] ; o r if to Consu ltant, Jess Segovia IV 19433 Graham Lane, Santa Clarita, California 91350 , Email –
[email protected]. A ny party may change its address by giving notice to the other party in the manner herein described.

11. T
ime is of the essence with regard to each covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement.

12. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

13. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements and understandings between the parties with respect thereto.

14. This Agreement may not be altered, amended, or modified except by a writing executed by duly authorized representatives of all parties.

15. In the event any action or proceeding is instituted arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees and actual costs.

16. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and the respective signature pages for each party may thereafter be attached with the body of this Agreement to constitute one integrated Agreement which is as fully effective and binding as if the entire document had been signed at one time.

17. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this Agreement shall not become effective and shall not be binding as to any party until all of the parties have executed this Agreement.

18. Waiver by a party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other provision, including the time for performance of any such provision.

19. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

20. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or 26 of 71
4 unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and not be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby.

21. City and Consultant each acknowledge that each party and their respective legal counsel have reviewed this Agreement and agree that this Agreement is the product of negotiations between the parties. This Agreement shall be interpreted without reference to the rule of interpretation of documents that uncertainties or ambiguities therein shall be determined against the party so drafting the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have executed this
Agreement on the date first hereinabove written.

City of Wasco, California by:

_________________________________
M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager,

_________________________________
JESS SEGOVIA, Consultant
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5 EXHIBIT "A"
[Description of Services]

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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2 The use of upda!ed ADA•related operating poljoies is an important tool for transit organizations as they provide direction to staff on how to safely deliver transportation services to riders with disabilities. The also help ensu.re that Drivers, at a minimum, meet the requirements of the ADA in providing 8008Ssibl9 services.

In addition, the use of a Rider's Guide is a great wgy of ensuring that passengers h8\1'8 a realistic expeclation of ou.r services. And having an effective service application helps ensure that only those that qualify have access to the use of our transportation services.

This proposal details several tasks for completing th.is project.

PROJECT TASKS
This projed will include four (4) tasks.
• Task 1 - REVIEW & UPDATE ADA·RELATED OPERATING POLICIES: Thisprojedwill begin with a review of any existing ADA.related operating policies. ADA Guru will then update existing policies and propose language for new/missing policies. All existing Wasco Transit documents {website content, Driver Manual, etc.) will be reviewed in order to identify/review al applicable policies. - 30 hours
a. At a minimum, the following topics will be addressed:
i. Non.cliscrimination
i . Boarding and Alighting Assistance
ii . Personal care Attendants (PCA's)
iv. Service type (cu~to.cu.rb, etc.)
v. No Strand Policy
vi. What Is / Is Not a Wheelchair
vi. ADowi.ng Riders to Board Separately from their Wheelchair viii. Wheelchair Weight I Width Considerations (oversized) ix. Wheelchair Boa.rding/ Alighting Assistance
x. Wheelchair / Lap and Shoulder Bells Securement
xi. Rooeono bJo Modifiootion
xii. Riders with Hidden Disabilities
xiii. Riders with Medical Devices / Oxygen Tanks
xiv. Riders with Service Animals

1. Definition of a Service Animal

2. How to Reoognize a Service Animal. etc.
xv. Riders using Walkers
xvi. ADowi.ng Standees on Lifts
xvi. Direct Threat / Denying Service to Riders wi'.h Disabilities xviii. N!>Show Policy fd applicable)
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• Task 2 - CREATE A DlAL-A-RJDE RIDER'S GUIDE: Using the updated ADA-related policies, ADA Guru will crea!e a Rider's Guide to be distributed to a0 clients to help them develop reaDstic expectation for using Wasco Transifs services. - ZO hours a. To include the ADA-related policies detailed above, as well as the following (at a 1nioior1 . .11n):
i. Service Area
i . Description or Riders

1. Seniors

2. People with Disabilities

3. Companions and PersonaJ care Attendants {PCA's)
iii. General Customer Service
iv. Seat Sett Assistance
v. Companions
vi. Unattended Veh.ioles
vi. Shared Rides
vii . Driver Responsibilities
ix. Fares & Fare Coffection
x. Application/registration processes
xi. Reservation process
xii. Cancelling a trip
xiii. St.anding orders {ir applicable)
Jciv. Package poOcy Qr applicable)
xv. Agency cont.act inrorma~on
• Task 3 - REVIEW & UPDATE DRIVER MANUAL: Using the updated ADA-related operath g policies, ADA Guru wiD update the Driver ManuaJ ensuring that all required topics are addressed to ensure that Drivers a.re ·trained to proficiency'", as required by the ADA - 20 hc,urs
• Task 4 - CREATE OIAL•A-RIOE APPLICATION: ADA Guru will create a o:,mprehensive OiaJ.A.~ide application for use with new service users. Particular attention will be given towards how vital information about riders with dlsabilities is colleded. - 20 hours 7 30 of 71
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PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
A schedule or four (4) weeks is proposed for this project.

PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
An hourfy rate of $165 {dlsoounted from the standard hourty rate of $185) is used for the aeation of this budget.

Task 1 - 30 hours
Task 2 - 20 hours
Task 3 - 20 hours
Task 4 - 20 hours
TOTAL HOURS - 90 hours
TOT Al COST - 14,850 ( No trsvel Is eKpected for this projeci) 4 .

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Contribution to CV SALTS – Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long - Term Sustainability in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Contribution to CV SALTS – Central Valley Salinity Alternatives for Long- Term Sustainability in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00., and

Environmental Review:

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.

Background:

Similar to the Nitrate Control Program presented to the council earlier this year, CV-SALTS is an initiative that was introduced to the council in 2021 to monitor waste discharges. The Salt Control Program was created through the collaborative efforts of the CV -SALTS Program and integrated into the Central Valley Water Quality Control Plans (often referred to as Basin Plans) to address the longstanding issue of salt accumulation in the Valley. The program recognizes that salt accumulation and water use vary significantly across the Valley. Its strategy aims to protect beneficial uses by maintaining water quality that meets established objectives, permitting some salt accumulation in areas where it

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can be stored without impairing the beneficial uses of the water, and restoring water quality through long-term management when it is reasonable, feasible, and practicable.

Discussion:

As part of the salt control program, a notice to comply was issued to the city by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, which is included in the attachment to the staff report. Similar to the nitrate control program, the permittees were given two pathways, and the path chosen at the time was pathway B – to join a lead entity and provide contributions to the Prioritization and Optimization study, developing, pl anning, and implementing solutions for managing and controlling salt accumulation in the Valley.

The contributions are calculated annually, and this year, a $ 12,789.19 Base P&O fee was issued to the City of Wasco to ensure compliance. This route remains the most feasible option for maintaining compliance, as pathway A would require independent studies, along with potential permit and treatment modifications that would be cost-prohibitive.

Fiscal Impact:

The contributions would not exceed $15,000.00 for this year, which would be paid out of wastewater professional services.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Invoice

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONTRIBUTION TO CV SALTS –

CENTRAL VALLEY SALINITY ATERNATIVES FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to contribute an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to CV SALTS in order to maintain compliance; and
WHEREAS, CV-SALTS was initially introduced to the council in 2021 to monitor waste discharges; and

WHEREAS, this route remains the most feasible option for maintaining compliance; and

WHEREAS, in 2021, the city submitted a notice of intent to the state water boards indicating they would maintain compliance through pathway b, which includes this contribution.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to approve and execute a contribution not exceeding $15,000.00 to CV Salts.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the required budget appropriations to complete this action.

-o0o-

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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 May 20 , 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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CV-SALTS – Managing Salt and Nitrate in the California Central Valley 2025 P&O Fee Payment
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AGREEMENT FOR PERMITTEES SELECTING PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIORITIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION STUDY FOR

ALTERNATIVE SALINITY PERMITTING APPROACH
This Agreement is entered into by and between the CENTRAL VALLEY SALINITY COALITION, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation (hereafter “CVSC”) and the Participant (referred to individually or collectively as Party or Parties).

RECITALS

1.On May 31, 2018, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Valley Water Board) adopted Amendments to the W t Q lit C t l Pl f th S t Ri d S J i Ri B i d th T l L k B i t I t A C t l I agree to the terms of service.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: A pproval of the acceptance of the Poso Avenue CMAQ Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of the acceptance of the Poso Avenue CMAQ Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

On October 15, 2024, the City Council approved a contract with Nagle Earthworks to complete roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements on Poso Avenue at the SE corner of Poso and Central Avenue.

This Project started in December of 2024, but the weather held off paving until April of 2025. The Contractor completed all punch list items during the week of May 5 th, 2025, and
as such, the Project is ready to be closed out.

The project included grading, concrete, asphalt paving, and striping associated with the installation of shoulder improvements along Poso Avenue and was funded with Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds.

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Fiscal Impact:

The 2024 -2025 Capital Improvement Plan Project # 24002 budgeted $ 404,545 for the Construction of this Project. The current cost of the Project sits at approximately $181,640.70, which is well within budget. Staff is looking at using some of the local match remaining funds to purchase conduit and wire to install lighting along this segment.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Completion

2. Notice of Acceptance

3. Final Balancing Change Order

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Recording Requested By:

CITY OF WASCO
Maria Martinez, City Clerk

When Recorded Mail to:

City of Wasco
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned is OWNER or Agent of the OWNER of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.

2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is City of Wasco

3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is 746 8th Street, Wasco CA 93280

4. The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: In Fee.

(if other than fee, Strike "In Fee" and insert, for example, "Purchaser under contract of purchase," or "Lessee.")

5. The FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of ALL PERSONS, if any, WHO HOLD SUCH INTEREST or ESTATE with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON are:

Names

Addresses

6. The full names and full addresses of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to:

Names

Addresses

7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED May 20, 2025

8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Poso Avenue Shoulder Improvements

9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: Nagle Earthworks

10. The street address of said property is: 747 F Street Wasco CA

11. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Wasco, County of Kern, State of California, and is described as follows:

This project included grading, paving, concrete and striping improvements.

05/20/2025
Date Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

Verification for INDIVIDUAL owner
I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the owner of the afo resaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.

NOT APPLICABLE

Date and Place Signature of Owner named in paragraph 2

Verification for NON-INDIVIDUAL owner: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the Mayor of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.

05/20/2025, City of Wasco, CA ________________________ Date and Place Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

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Public Works Office
(661) 758-7271 Fax (661) 758-1728
801 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Works Director, City of Wasco, State of California, by and through the powers vested in his office by the Members of the City Council has reviewed and accepted as complete the work performed under contract by the Contractor.

The information pertinent to this Notice is as follows:

1. Owner: City of Wasco

2. Contractor: Nagle Earthworks

3. Surety of Faithful
Performance and
Labor and Material Bond: Great Midwest Insurance Company

4. Contract For: POSO Avenue Shoulder Improvement Project

5. Date of Contract: October 15, 2025

6. Date of Completion: May 7, 2025

I, Luis Villa, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and the provisions of the contract have been met and are accepted on May 20, 2025.

Luis Villa
Public Works Director
City of Wasco

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764 E. Street, Wasco, CA. 93280
Final Balancing Change Order

Date of Contract: October 15, 2024 Date: May 12, 2025

Contract Amount: $168,455.00 Engineer: City Engineer

Contractor: Nagle Earthworks Project: Poso Avenue Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements

CHANGE ORDER #1:

Due to existing dip in roadway approaching intersection, the roadway crown needed to be raised to achieve proper cross slope of roadway. This required that the contractor grind additional areas as well as adjust the grade to achieve the desired result. All work was done at the Direction of Staff.

- 9,600.00

Total Change Orders: = $9,600.0 0

INCREASE IN CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK:

__________________________________ Estimated_ Actual__ Difference_____________________ Item #8 Import/Compact Class II Base 448 522.21 74.21 TON @ $45/TON = $ 3,339.45 - Line item Increased due to added pave
Areas adjusted for cross slope.

Item #10 Asphalt Paving (3”) 350 388.75 38.75 TON @ $155/TON = $6006.25 - Line item Increased due to added pave
Areas to achieve cross slope.

Total Increase: = $9,345.70

DECREASE IN CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK:

___________________________________ Estimated_ Actual__ Difference_____________________ Item #9 Concrete Sidewalk 3,840 3,200 (640) @ $9/SF = - $5,760.00 - Line item reduced due to change in
Sidewalk width to allow for future lighting.

Total Decrease: = -$5,760.00____

Original Contract Amount - - - - - - - - $168,455.00

Net Quantity Adjustments/Change Orders - - - - - - $ 13,185.70

Final Balance - - - - - - - - - - $181,640.70
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: A pproval of the Acceptance of the Historic Downtown Business District Transformation Project and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of the acceptance of the Historic Downtown Business District Transformation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and

2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality A ct State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15378, no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

On December 19, 2023 , the City Council approved a contract with JL Plank, Inc., dba Cen-Cal Construction to complete the construction works associated with the Historic Downtown Business District Transformation Project , including, but not limited to , demolition, concrete, asphalt, landscaping, irrigation, and street lighting improvements.

This Project started in January of 2024 and was substantially completed by December 31, 2024. The Project was put on hold a few times due to issues procuring the encroachment permit from Caltrans to conduct work at the intersection of HWY 43 and 7 th Street.

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Fiscal Impact:

The 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan , Project #22012, budgeted $6,656,265 across four total funding sources for the Construction of this Project. The original award amount for Construction was $4,190,400.00. The total change order costs for the project added up to ~$592,155.12, which brought construction costs up to ~ $4,782,555.12. Staff will be working together to separate costs between the designated funding sources in the most efficient way possible in order to complete the financial closeout of the Project.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Completion

2. Notice of Acceptance

3. Final Balancing Change Order

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Recording Requested By:

CITY OF WASCO
Maria Martinez, City Clerk

When Recorded Mail to:

City of Wasco
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned is OWNER or Agent of the OWNER of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.

2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is City of Wasco

3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is 746 8th Street, Wasco CA 93280

4. The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: In Fee.

(if other than fee, Strike "In Fee" and insert, for example, "Purchaser under contract of purchase," or "Lessee.")

5. The FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of ALL PERSONS, if any, WHO HOLD SUCH INTEREST or ESTATE with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON are:

Names

Addresses

6. The full names and full addresses of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to:

Names

Addresses

7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED May 20, 2025

8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Historic Downtown Transformation Project

9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: JL Plank, Inc.

10. The street address of said property is: 747 F Street Wasco CA

11. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Wasco, County of Kern, State of California, and is described as follows:

This project included grading, paving, concrete, irrigation, landscaping and lighting improvements

05/20/2025
Date Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

NOT APPLICABLE

Date and Place Signature of Owner named in paragraph 2

05/20/2025, City of Wasco, CA ________________________ Date and Place Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

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Public Works Office
(661) 758-7271 Fax (661) 758-1728
801 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

The information pertinent to this Notice is as follows:

1. Owner: City of Wasco

2. Contractor: JL Plank, Inc.

3. Surety of Faithful
Performance and
Labor and Material Bond: Developers Surety and Indemnity Company

4. Contract For: Historic Downtown Transformation Project

5. Date of Contract: December 19, 2023

6. Date of Completion: May 2, 2025

I, Luis Villa, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and the provisions of the contract have been met and are accepted on May 20, 2025.

Luis Villa
Public Works Director
City of Wasco

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Final Balancing Change Order
Date of Contract: December 19, 2023 Date: May 20, 2025
Contract Amount: $4,190,400.00 Engineer: KSI Engineering Contractor: JL Plank dba Cen-Cal Const. Project: Downtown Business District Transformation CHANGE ORDER #1:

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan not required by the City, but required by Caltrans had to be developed by Contractor’s Consultant.
$19,130.00
CHANGE ORDER #2:

With State approval, we decided to have the Contractor grind up the demo’d concrete material to be utilized as class 2 base for future projects. This also gave us recycling credits. $51,250.00
CHANGE ORDER #3:

During Construction it was realized that there were no truncated domes shown on the plans at the North Parking lot drive approach. These were required to be added per ada requirements. No labor was charged, only materials.
$ 845.55
CHANGE ORDER #4:

The designer had called for Schedule 80 conduit to be utilized for the electrical conduit on the Project.

Schedule 40 is sufficient so a price deduction was received from Contractor to install Schedule 40 instead. $(6,750.00)
CHANGE ORDER #5:

In the beginning of Construction, Staff negotiated cost savings to our irrigation system design such as the controller which was swapped out to match other existing controllers around town. The changes made were done to simplify the system and make it more cohesive with our existing systems. $(22,942.00)
CHANGE ORDER #6:

Once the existing lights were removed during demolition we decided to pay for mobile light towers to be installed and ran to ensure safety during the darker hours of day. This cost is reflected in this change order. This change order is for January.
$ 9,305.00
CHANGE ORDER #7:

In relation to Change Order #4, this change order swapped out the called for Schedule 40 for Schedule 80 irrigation lines. Since the location of these lines are under brand new improvements and hold constant water pressure it made sense to upgrade the irrigation system to Schedule 80 PVC. $20,351.06
CHANGE ORDER #8:

An existing wall at the back of the property adjacent to the East Alley just West of HWY 43 needed to be demolished to create a new entrance after we blocked the property entrance into the alleyway. This change order covered the cost of demolition of the existing wall. (new fence was added as a cost adjustment to line item #22.
$ 5,010.00
CHANGE ORDER #9:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for February and March are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 2,586.00
CHANGE ORDER #11:

The alley near the Courthouse was found to have extremely saturated soil approaching 8 th Street. In order to properly pave, this soil was removed, dried out, backfilled and regraded to ensure the longevity of the alley. $ 10,990.65
CHANGE ORDER #13:

The water main in the alley just West of HWY 43 between 7 th and 8th Streets was found to be in very bad condition. The line leaked twice early in construction. As such, it was determined that the best course of action was to replace the main line now rather than wait for it to break under the new improvements. $228,721.74
CHANGE ORDER #14:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for April are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 1,176.00
CHANGE ORDER #16:

Change Order was canceled.
$ 0.00
CHANGE ORDER #17:

Due to existing conditions, some walkways were not able to be constructed fully ada compliant. In these areas we had ensure that there was a visual difference between the non-ADA walkways and the ADA compliant walkways. This is where the decision was made to do colored swirl finish concrete in the non- compliant areas that you can now see. The costs associated with this change order include the removal of some concrete that was already poured as well as costs associated with the integral color. $ 19,785.93
CHANGE ORDER #18:

This change order was associated with the purchase of the 3 flag poles at the veterans park as well as the installation of the block monument sign which will house the electronic message board. $ 23,263.90
CHANGE ORDER #19:

Misc. additional work not included in the contracted work at the direction of Staff was performed by the Contractor. This specific work took place during the month of May. $ 15,239.03
CHANGE ORDER #20:

This change order was developed in order to get vinyl wraps made for the trash cans. The cost includes the design, printing and installation for all of the trash cans. $ 12,599.71
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CHANGE ORDER #21:

Change Order Removed
$ 0.00
CHANGE ORDER #23:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for May are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 1,176.00
CHANGE ORDER #24:

This Change Order is for the electronic message board located at the Veterans Park Monument. The cost covers the materials and labor associated with the installation of the sign as well as the sign itself. $64,648.30
CHANGE ORDER #25:

The costs associated with the color swirl finish concrete color addatives and installation for the month of May are the basis of this change order.
$22,763.53
CHANGE ORDER #26:

Removed Change Order #22.
$ 0.00
CHANGE ORDER #27:

In order to match the surrounding colors (Federal Green), it was requested that the Contractor provide a vinyl green coated chain link material. This cost covered the material price difference associated with this change.
$ 2,650.65
CHANGE ORDER #28:

After the installation of the irrigation system along the North side of 7 th Street between HWY 43 and G Street a Local Business owner requested the relocation of some irrigation and plants to leave more room in front of their business. As such, Staff approved this change order which includes the costs associated with relocating the items.
$ 4,324.00
CHANGE ORDER #29:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for June are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 1,322.50
CHANGE ORDER #30:

This Change Order was associated with the relocation of an irrigation main line in the Veterans Park area. This was due to the plans calling for the line in a location which crossed outside of City Property Lines. Due to this, we had to pay for the Contractor to relocate the line back within our property line. $ 7,872.35
CHANGE ORDER #31:

This change order was made to cover the cost of color integration additives for non-ada compliant sidewalk areas in the month of June.
$ 1,240.96
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CHANGE ORDER #33:

Misc. additional work not included in the contracted work at the direction of Staff was performed by the Contractor. This specific work took place during the month of June. $ 23,250.36
CHANGE ORDER #34:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for July are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 1,322.50
CHANGE ORDER #35:

Due to conflicts between the irrigation system and art work in the Westernmost alleyway, this Change Order was created to relocate the irrigation system to allow for the art installation. $ 3,122.85
CHANGE ORDER #36:

The SWPPP program monitoring costs for August are covered by this change order. The subconsultant visits the site on a weekly basis and completes reporting requirements to the State. $ 1,730.75
CHANGE ORDER #37:

Change Order Removed.
$ 0.00
CHANGE ORDER #38:

Change in cost from estimated cost in Change Order #35. $ 468.43
CHANGE ORDER #39:

Prior to the grand opening of the Downtown area, the Contractor was requested to provide laborers and equipment to pressure wash the entire area.
$ 2,365.89
CHANGE ORDER #40:

New water valves for added water line in alleyway were not originally part of the Project. These supplement the water main work seen in Change Order #13.
$ 1,702.48
CHANGE ORDER #41:

Added new “stop” signage at all project intersections.
$ 5,445.00
Total Change Orders: = $577,309.12
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INCREASE IN CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK:
__________________________________ Estimated_ Actual__ Difference_____________________ Item #3 8” curb & gutter 842 909 67 LF @ $45.05/LF = $ 3,018.35 - Line item Increased due to measurement
Variation from design.

Item #6 6” Curbing 2339 2343 4 LF @ $26.10/LF = $ 6,006.25 - Line item Increased due to measurement
Variation from design.

Item #8 ADA Curb Ramp 22 30 8 @ $1,220/EA = $ 9,760.00 - Line item increased to make connections
To existing pedestrian routes in the area.

Item #9 Sidewalk 50,826 55,403 4,577 SF @ $6.10/SF = $ 27,919.70 - Line item Increased due to measurement
Variation from design and additional
Sidewalk areas added to tie in ped routes.

Item #10 Planter Bench 403 416 13 LF @ $384.55/LF = $ 4,999.15 - Line item Increased due to measurement
Variation from design.

Item #12 Crosswalk Concrete 6022 8536 2,514 SF @ $16.95/SF = $ 42,612.30 - Line item increased due to added
Crosswalks at G Street.

Item #15 AC Paving 1042 1235.05 193.05 TON @ $32/TON = $ 61,776.00 - Line item increased due to added
Paving in alley locations & added width
To gutter tie-ins.

Item #16 Class II Base 2366 2552 186 TON @ $102.50/TON= $ 19,065.00 - Item increased due to areas filled with
Base from rain days and basement area.

Item #17 12” Native Compacted 1958 2051 93 CY @ $186.75/CY = $ 17,367.75 - Item increased due to area of saturated
Soil to be re-worked in alley by courthouse
Item #21 4’ Chain Link Fencing 431 656 225 LF @ $180/LF = $ 40,500.00 - Item increased due to added fencing
Along Park property line.

Item #22 6’ wrought iron 253 266 13 LF @ $287.15/LF = $ 3,732.95 - Item increased due to minor changes
From design quantity.
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Item #E1 1.5” Conduit 138 458 320 LF @ $34.60/LF = $ 11,072.00 - Item increased due to added conduit in
Park area & design miscalculations.

Item #E2 1” Conduit 7924 10700 2776 LF @ $10.95/LF = $ 30,397.20 - Item increased due to some added
Conduit & miscalculations.

Item #E7 Up Light Wiring 92 96 4 @ $851.25/EA = $ 3,405.00 - Lights added for clock tower and flag
Poles.

Item #E8 Electrical Pull Box 94 187 93 @ $1201/EA =$111,693.00 - Line item increased due to miscount from
Bid quantities.

Total Increase: = $387,422.80
DECREASE IN CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK:
___________________________________ Estimated_ Actual__ Difference_____________________ Item #11 Light Foundations 42 39 -3 EA @ $2,905/EA = $ (8,715.00) - Reduced number of lights to decrease
Wait time with PGE & Caltrans.

Item #E6 Street Light Wiring 42 39 -3 EA @ $432.55/EA = $ (1,297.65) Total Decrease: = -$10,012.65
Original Contract Amount - - - - - - - - $ 4,190,400.00 Net Quantity Adjustments/Change Orders - - - - - - $ 954,719.27 Final Balance - - - - - - - - - - $ 5,145,119.27
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: A dopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute a Purchase order with CONFAB, LLC, a subdivision of Wastequip, in the amount not to exceed $ 12,000.00 to purchase 10 - 3yd metal bins with steel lids, and lock bars, via Sourcewell Contract.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager or designee to sign and execute a purchase order with CONFAB, LLC a subdivision of Wastequip, in the amount not to exceed $12,000.00; 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:

Discussion:

The City is replacing its aging 3yd metal bins from Wasco State Prison. Many metal bins have been refurbished at least once during their 30+ year lifespan , and depending on the severity , certain bins cannot be refurbished a second time. Staff notes that th e turnaround time between order and delivery is approximately 4 to 6 weeks. To ensure proper and timely replacement of aging metal bins. Staff suggest increasing their stock of metal bins at this time.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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City staff have reviewed alternative purchasing options and identified that CONFAB currently has an active agreement with Sourcewell . In accordance with the City’s municipal code, the City may utilize joint powers agreements for procurement.

Sourcewell is a national joint power agreement that allows the City to make purchases without further competitive bidding . The City will purchase the metal bins utilizing the Sourcewell contract.

After approval of the Contract, the timeline for delivery of the 3-yard metal bins will be four to six weeks.

The City also strives to be environmentally conscious whenever possible. Any metal bin that is no longer in service will be recycled as scrap metal . This will be reported on our annual report to CalRecycle and will help to meet our jurisdictional recycled product procurement responsibilities.

Fiscal Impact:

The purchase of refuse bins will be funded from the Sanitation Department's Materials and Supplies budget.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Quote

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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 SIGN AND EXCUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH CONFAB, LLC A SUBDIVISION OF WASTEQUIP, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.00 TO PURCHASE 10 - 3YD METAL BINS, WITH STEEL LIDS, AND LOCK BARS.

WHEREAS, the City intends to purchase 10 - 3yd metal bins, with steel lids, and lock bars from CONFAB, LLC a subdivision of Wastequip; and

WHEREAS, said Agreement has been made in the form and manner prescribed by the City of Wasco Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code; and

WHEREAS, CONFAB, LLC a subdivision of Wastequip and the City of Wasco each acknowledge that each party and their respective legal counsel have reviewed the purchase agreement; and

WHEREAS, the total cost for the 10 - 3-yd metal bins is $11,621.90, which will be allocated from the Sanitations material and supplies.

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

SECTION 1: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign and execute a purchase order with CONFAB, LLC, a subdivision of Wastequip, In an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 to purchase of 10 - 3yd metal bins.

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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 May 20, 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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Quotation copy
Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC
6525 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 300 Number
Date
Your ref.

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04/25/2025 Charlotte, NC 28211
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801 8th Street
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Wasco, CA 93280
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Pursuant to California Section 26275 of the Health and Safety Code, certain trash receptacles and storage containers must be marked with reflectors.

Customers must disclose if such receptacles and containers are intended for use in California - if not disclosed, the receptacles and containers are not intended for use in California.

Additional Information: Pricing is based on your acceptance prior to the expiration of this Quote, including product specifications, quantities, and timing. Any differences your Order may result in different pricing, freight or other costs. Due to volatility in petrochemical, steel and related Product material markets, actual prices and freight, are subject to change. We reserve the right, by providing notice to you at any time before beginning Product manufacturing. to increase the price of the Product(s) to reflect any increase in the cost to us which is due to any factor beyond our control (such as, without limitation, any increase in the costs of labor, materials, or other costs of manufacture or supply) Unless otherwise stated, materials and container sizes indicated on sales literature, invoices, price lists, quotations and delivery tickets are nominal sizes and representations actual volume, Products and materials are subject to manufacturing and commercial variation and Wastequip's practices, and may vary from nominal sizes and materials. All prices are in US dollars; this Quote may not include a applicable taxes, brokerage fees or duties. If customer is not tax exempt, final tax calculations are subject to change
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: May 20, 2025

SUBJECT: Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Creation of Underground Utility District No. 2025-01 Property between 8th Street & 9th Street dividing APN 030-081-02 & APN 030-081-01(approximately 600 feet).

Recommendation:

Staff Recommends the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Ordering the Creation of Underground Utility District No. 2025 -01 property between 8th Street & 9th Street, dividing APN 030-081-02 & APN 030-081- 01(approximately 600 feet).

2) Find that this proposed activity is not a project pursuant to CEQA Section 15 378 (b)(5);

Environmental Review:

Staff has reviewed the proposed activity , and it is not subject to the Califo rnia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)because it is not defined as a "Project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Background:

Chapter 13.04 (Underground Utility Districts) of the Wasco Municipal Code and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Rule 204 establishes procedures for the creation of Underground utility districts. Underground projects would address poles, overhead wires, associated overhead structures, and the underground installation of cables and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar associated services in any such district.

Discussion:

This proposed district would underground existing overhead electrical and communication utilities running North/South mid-block between 8 th Street and 9th Street,
dividing APN 030- 081-02 and APN 030- 081-01(approximately 600 feet). This project is estimated to cost $750,000.00. Currently, the City has approximately $1.3 million in Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Rule 20A funds available to be utilized for this project.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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The use of undergrounding funds (Rule 20A) is collected and administered by PG& E for the underground conversion projects of residential and business properties along major arterial streets. PG&E assumes responsibility for these underground service conversion projects, which include the provision of trench, conduit, secondary cable, a nd meter changes, as well as the installation of joint trench/conduit for communications facilities.

A public hearing is the initial step in determining whether public health, safety, or welfare, as well as the general public interest, necessitate the removal of existing overhead utility systems. Specifically, the City Council must determine that: (1) that undergrounding will avoid or eliminate a hefty concentration of overhead electric facilities; (2) that the street or road or right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic; (3) that the street or road or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area or public recreation area or an area of unusual scenic interest to the general pub lic, and /or (4) that the street or road or right -of-way is considered an arterial street or major collector as defined in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research General Plan Guidelines. In the case of the area between 8th and 9th Streets N/S and F and G Streets E/W, the City has procured the property and is in the planning stages of constructing a civic center, police station, and new City Hall, which will have an abundance of overhead electrical facilities. Such a public hearing has been scheduled for tonight's Council meeting. Property owners located within the proposed district have received a mailed notice regarding tonight's hearing, included with this staff report.

A public hearing notice regarding this project was also published in the Wasco Tribune.

After the public hearing, the Council should consider adopting a resolution to approve the underground utility district and permit PG&E to commence the undergrounding project. The entire process will take years to complete, but staff will receive and share updates as they become available.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact with the recommended action. Adopting the proposed underground utility district enables Pacific Gas & Electric to initiate the engineering and planning for the undergrounding project . Once the project scope of work has been finalized, staff will present fiscal impacts and budget recommendations at a future meeting to approve construction agreements and fund the local share of the projec t, if any local share is required.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Rule 20A Boundary Map

3. CEQA Notice of Exemption

4. Proof of Publication Public Hearing Notice

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO ORDERING THE CREATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2025-01 BETWEEN 8TH STREET & 9TH STREET DIVIDING APN 030-081-02 & APN 030-081-01(APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET)

WHEREAS, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has authorized electric and telecommunication utilities to convert overhead utility lines and facilities to underground pursuant to Electric Rule 20 and Telecommunication Rule 32; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to certain criteria, CPUC rules allow participating cities and counties to establish legislation authorizing the creation of underground utility districts within which existing overhead electric distribution , telecommunication distribution, and service facilities will be converted to underground; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco has adopted an ordinance authorizing the City Council to designate areas within which all existing overhead poles, overhead wires, and overhead equipment associated with the distribution of electric power, telecommunication services, and cable television should be removed and replaced with underground wires and facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Engineer for the City of Wasco has consulted with the affected public utilities and such utilities have agreed that the proposed underground conversion district, designated the "Underground Utility District No. 2025-between, " between 8
th street & 9 th street, dividing APN 030-081-02 & APN 030-081- 01(approximately 600 feet)" and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, meets the criteria established by the rules of the CPUC, to wit,

that the street or road or right -of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area or public recreation area or an area of unusual scenic interest to the general public and/or

WHEREAS, each year the City of Wasco is notified by PG&E regarding the allocation of work credits for conversion of overhead electric distribution lines and facilities to underground, known as Rule 20A allocations; and

WHEREAS, the Engineer for the City of Wasco has consulted with PG&E and determined that the City has accumulated Rule 20 A work credits to complete the proposed overhead-to-underground conversion project; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco and the affected utilities have agreed by letter that each utility shall complete the engineering of their respective portion of the 62 of 71
block between 8 th Street and 9th Street, dividing APN 030 -081-02 and APN 030- 081- 01(approximately 600 feet), Overhead to Underground Utility Conversion Project; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco and the affected utilities have agreed by letter that PG&E shall be responsible for the preparation of the trench profile and composite drawings, and PG&E shall be designated as "trench lead" to manage trenching, installation of substructures, pavement restoration, and such other work; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer of the City of Wasco and the affected utilities have agreed on a work schedule which meets their respective capabilities and further agreed to waive any administrative fees, costs, or special street restoration requirements for purposes of this project; and

WHEREAS, to the extent required, the City of Wasco has agreed to provide easements or rights of way on private property as may be necessary for the installation of utility facilities in a form satisfactory to the affected utilities; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wasco has now received the report from the City Engineer recommending that the area identified in Exhibit A should be designated as an underground utility district within which all existing overhead poles, overhead wires, and overhead equipment associated with the distribution of electric power telecommunication services and cable television should be removed and replaced with underground wires and facilities; and

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the City Council of the City of Wasco has determined that the proposed Underground Utility Distric t No. 2025-01 the
block between 8th Street and 9th Street, dividing APN 030-081-02 and APN 030-081-01(approximately 600 feet) is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, 14 CCR 15302(D) , because this project involves the conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground including connection to existing overhead electric utility distribution lines where the surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the undergrounding; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco has notified all affected property owners within the proposed Underground Utility District No. 2025 -01 ____ and invited them to attend a public hearing to discuss the formation of the proposed district; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wasco held public hearing at which time the Council did receive and consider the recommendation of the City Engineer and did hear any and all objections or protests that were raised by the owners of property within the abov e described district pertaining to designating this area an underground utility district.

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

SECTION 1: The City Council has considered the f ull record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore , the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The public interest requires the removal of all existing utility poles, excepting traffic signals, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures, and the installation of underground wires and facilities for supplying electric power, communication, or similar associated services within the areas as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto, with such area being designated as the Underground Utility District No. 2025-01__________, and

SECTION 3: That the utility companies, cable television services, and other affected Services shall commence work on the installation of the underground facility installation in Underground Utility District No. 2025-0I and that as each phase of the project is complete and ready for conversion from overhead to underground utility facilities, all fronting property owner shall be notified by first class letter, postage pre- paid, of the schedule for conversion of all utility service lines, and

SECTION 4: The electric utility shall use the underground conversion allocation computed pursuant to decisions of the California Public Utilities Commission for the purpose of providing to each premises requiring it in Underground Utility District No. 2025-01_________ a maximum of one hundred feet of individual electric service trenching and conductor (as well as backfill, paving and conduit, if required) and each other serving utility shall provide service trenching and conductor in accordance with its rules and tariffs on file with the Califor nia Public Utilities Commission or as required by its Franchise Agreement with the City of Wasco or applicable law, and

SECTION 5: The electric utility shall use said underground conversion allowance allocation, up to a maximum amount of $ 1,500 per service entrance excluding permit fees, for the conversion of electric service panels to accept underground service in the Wasco Underground Utility District, and the City of Wasco shall be financially responsible for any and all costs not covered by the electric utility for the installation and maintenance of the conduit and termination box located on, under or within any structure on the premises served, and

SECTION 6: That upon notification as specified in Section 2, all property owners in Underground Utility District No. 2025-01 shall have underground electrical entrance facilities installed and inspected pursuant to the City of Wasco or applicable 64 of 71
building codes within sixty (60) days and that should any property owner fail to install satisfactory underground electrical entrance facilities by the date specified in the notice, the electric utility shall notify the City Engineer who shall, within thirty (30) days direct the electric utility in writing to discontinue electrical service to the property , without recourse, pursuant to Rule 11 until electrical entrance facilities are ready to accept underground electrical conductors and have passed the necessary inspection requirements, and

SECTION 7: That once all services have been converted from overhead to underground, the utility companies, cable television services , and other affected services shall remove all poles (except as specified above) and associated overhead facilities within the designated project area in Underground Utility District No. 2025-01 by __________

SECTION 8: Within ten (10) days of the adoption of this Resolution, the City Clerk, or his or her designee, shall notify all affected utilities and all persons owning real property within the Wasco Underground Utility District of the adoption of this Resolution and shall further notify such affected property owners of the necessity that, if they or any person occupying such property desire to continue to receive electric, communication, or similar or associated service, they or su ch occupant shall provide all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive such service from the lines of the supplying utility or utilities at a new location, subject to applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the Commission. Such notification shall be made by mailing a copy of this Resolution, together with a copy of the Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 13.04 (Underground Utility Districts), to affected property owners as such are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the affected utilities.

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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 May 20, 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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CEQA STATUTORY EXEMPTION

May 2025

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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

To:

Kern County Clerk
1115 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639

Project Title:

Rule 20A Undergrounding District 2025-01

Project Applicant and Location:

City of Wasco
Public Works Department
801 8
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Wasco, CA 93280
Kern County

Contact Person and Phone Number:

Kameron Arnold
City Engineer
(661) 758-7200

PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located approximately 100 ft north of 8 th Street to approximately 25 feet south of 9 th Street between F/Hwy 43 and G Street in the City of Wasco. See below:

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The district includes approximately 3 acres of vacant and developed property and city road and alley right of way. The utility undergrounding will happen in approximately 685 linear feet of existing paved City right of way serving adjacent City owned property.

DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE, AND BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT:

The project is formation of Rule 20A Undergrounding District 2025-01 and undergrounding of the electric utilities in this district.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project:

City of Wasco

Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:

Keri Cobb, Community Development Director, City of Wasco Exempt Status: (check one):

Ministerial (Sec 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a); 15269(a); Emergency Project (Sec. 21080 (b)(4); 15269(b)(c);
Categorial Exemption, State Type, and section number: California, CEQA Exemption 15301(b) & 15302(c)
Statutory Exemptions. State code:

Reasons why project is exempt:

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ormation of Rule 20A Undergrounding District 2025-01 and undergrounding of the existing PG&E lines in that district is exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15301(b), minor alteration of existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power…and 15302(c), replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

Lead Agency
Contact Person: Keri Cobb Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 661-758-7250

If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. H as a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public Agency approving the project? ( Yes No)

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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5C.C.P.)
(GENERAL FORM)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WASCO

FORMATION OF UTILITY
-The use of undergrounding
STATE OF CALIFORNIA } ss.

County of Kern
I, the undersigned, am a c1t1zen of the United
States and a resident of the County aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a
part of or interested in the above entitled mat
ter. I am the chief clerk/publisher of the Wasco
Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation, pub
lished weekly, in the City of Wasco, County of
Kern, and which newspaper has been adjudged a
newspaper of general circulation and published
by the Superior cou11 order number I 83950 of
the county of Kern; that the notice, of which °ihe
annexed is a printed copy, has been published in
each regular and entire issue of said newspaper
and in any supplement thereof on the following
dates, to-wit:

May 1, 2025
I certify ( or declare) under the penalty of pe1jury
that the foregoing is true and correct.

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The Wasco Tribune
PO Box 789
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Phone (661)292-5100

UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
public hearing will be held before
the City of Wasco City Council on
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm
or soon thereafter.

Ascertaining whether to designate
a certain area of the City as a
utility undergrounding district
subject to California Public
Utilities Commission Rule 20 and
in accordance with City of Wasco
Municipal Code Chapter 13.04
(Undergrounding Utility District).

The area is generally described as:

Property between 8th Street & 9th
Street, dividing APN 030-081-02
& APN 030-081-0l(approximately
600feet).

Chapter 13.04 (Underground
Utility Districts) of the Wasco
Municipal Code and California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Rule 20 A establish a procedure
for the creation of underground
utility districts. It also requires a
public hearing as the initial step to
ascertain whether the public health,
oafot,,, or welrc1re-requlres the
removal of poles, overhead wires
associated overhead structures'
and the underground installatio~
of wires and facilities for supplying
electric, communication, or similar
associated services in any such
district.

This proposed district would
underground existing overhead
electrical and communication
utilities running North/South mid
block between 8th Street & 9th
Street dividing APN 030-081-02
& APN 030-081-0l(approximately
600 feet). This project is estimated
t~ cost $750,000.00. Currently, the
City has approximately $1.3 million
in Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Rule
20A funds available to be utilized for
this project.

The project will consist of digging
trenches and having the respective
overhead utility companies reroute
the utilities into the trenches. As
part of t~e undergrounding project,
new service laterals may have to be
installed, and the existing electrical
panel may have to be converted on
the affected properties.
funds (Rule 20A) is collected and
administered by PG&E for the
underground conversion projects of
residential and business properties
along major arterial streets. PG&E
assumes responsibility for these
underground service conversion
projects to include appropriate
trench, conduit, secondary cable,
and meter changes, including the
provision of joint trench/conduit for
communications facilities.

The proposed project and utility
undergrounding district boundary
map is available for review in the
City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 746
8th Street, Wasco, CA. Please
contact City Engineer, Kameron
Arnold, with any questions or issues
via phone at 661-758-7204 or email
at [email protected]
The public is invited to attend and
participate in this public hearing,
and call the City Clerk's Office at
(661) 758-7215 if they have any
questions regarding this notice of
hearing.

Anyone that challenges this matter
in court may be limited to raising
only those issues raised at the
public hearing described in this
notice or written correspondence
delivered to the City Clerk at, or
before, the public hearing.

If you need special assistance
to participate in the meeting
described in this notice, please
contact the City Clerk's Office at
(661) 758-7215 (or via California
Relay Service) to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting.

Requests for assistance should
be made at least two (2) days in
advance whenever possible.
/s/Maria 0. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk
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