Wasco City Council
July 1, 2025

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2022 – 045 (1)
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHARLES V. FIVECOAT AND THE CITY OF WASCO TO AMEND TERMS OF CHIEF OF POLICE AGREEMENT NO. 2022 – 045

This Mutual Agreement to Amend (“Amendment Agreement”) is entered into by and between Charles V. Fivecoat, an individual (“Employee;” collectively, “the parties”) and the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“the City”) with regard to the Employment Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) signed December 6th, 2022, by and between Employee and the City.

RECITALS

A. On December 6th, 2022, Employee and the City entered into the Employee Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.

B. Employee and the City agree that the Employment Agreement is binding on the parties and remains in effect in all respects, except as specifically amended in this Amendment Agreement.

C. Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Executive Leave identifies Employee shall be entitled to fifty -six (56) hours of executive leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

D. The City would like to update Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Administrative/Executive to Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Employee agree as follows:

Amendment 1:

Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C entitled “Executive Leave”, which consists of three (3) sentences, is hereby amended as follows:

Language in Employment Agreement: “(c) Executive Leave. Effective upon initial hire date and upon each anniversary of this Agreement, Employee shall receive fifty-six (56) hours of Executive leave which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed four weeks of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then- current hourly rate of compensation; however, Employee may not use the “cash -out” process to create a negative leave balance. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Executive Leave.”

Amended to Read:
“(c) Administrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year, which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions 159 of 200

as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two weeks of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.

EMPLOYEE C ITY OF WASCO

__________________________ __________________________ Print Name City Manager

__________________________ __________________________ Signature Signature

Date: Date:

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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025 – 048 (1)

AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARIA LARA AND THE CITY OF WASCO TO AMEND TERMS OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT NO. 2021 – 048

This Mutual Agreement to Amend (“Amendment Agreement”) is entered into by and between Maria Lara, an individual (“Employee ;” collectively, “the parties”) and the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“the City”) with regard to the Employment Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) signed September 22nd, 2021, by and between Employee and the City.

RECITALS

A. On September 22nd, 2021, Employee and the City entered into the Employee Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”.

B. Employee and the City agree that the Employment Agreement is binding on the parties and remains in effect in all respects, except as specifically amended in this Amendment Agreement.

C. Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Administrative/Executive Leave identifies Employee shall be entitled to fifty -six (56) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

D. The City would like to update Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Administrative/Executive to Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Employee agree as follows:

Amendment 1:

Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C entitled “Administrative/Executive Leave”, which consists of three (3) sentences, is hereby amended as follows:

Language in Employment Agreement:
“(c) Administrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be
entitled to fifty-six (56) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two week , Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his /her then-current hourly rate of compensation. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.”

Amended to Read:
“(c) Administrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year, which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this agreement, or in 170 of 200

reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two weeks of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.

EMPLOYEE C ITY OF WASCO

__________________________ __________________________ Print Name City Manager

__________________________ __________________________ Signature Signature

Date: Date:

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CITY OF WASCO ASSISTANT CITY MANAGED
This Employment Agreement (" Agreement") is made by and between the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation (" the City"), and Maria Lara, an individual (" Employee;" collectively, " the Parties"). The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date that it is approved by the City Council.

A. The City desiresto employ the service
Classification"), under the terms and
agreeable to same;
s of Employee as Assistant City Manager (the
conditions set forth herein, and Employee is
B. Employee representsthat he/shehasthe requisite specialized skills, training, certifications, licenses, andauthorizationsandis otherwisequalified to servein the Classification.

C. In connection with and contingent to Employee' s acceptance of employment in the Classification, the City and Employee wish to enter into an Employment Agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the Parties, and that will supersedeall prior negotiations, discussions, or agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual covenants, promises, andconditionsherein contained, the City andEmployee agreeasfollows.

1. INCORPORATION. The Parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully setforth hereinverbatim.

2. HIRE; COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. The City hereby hires Employee as Assistant City Manager subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective asof the datethat it is approvedby the City Council, or Employee's first day of work in the Classification, whichever is later.

3. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. The Term of this Agreement shall begin on the date that it is approved by the City Council, or Employee's first day of work in the Classification, whicheveris later, andshall expire threeyearsfrom that date. At the solediscretion of the City Manager, the Termmay beextendedfor aperiodof two year(s) thereafterby meansof awriting memorializing sameconsistentwith the NOTICE provisions herein.

4. AT - WILL EMPLOYEE. Employee understands that he/ she is an employee at -will" under California law. Employee understandsthat, except as specifically controlled by this Agreement, Employeeholds this position and continuesin employment at the pleasureof the City. Employeeunderstandsthat Employeemay be terminatedat any time, for anyreason, or for no reason. Except asotherwiseprovided by law or this Agreement, the City may removeEmployee from Employee's position and may terminate this Agreement and the employment relationship Pagel of 8
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5. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY. Employee shall exercisethe full powers and performthedutiesoftheClassification, assetforthin thejob description (if any) aswellasall other applicableordinances, laws, rules, regulations, andprocedures, asthey now exist or asthey mayhereafterbeamended. Employeeshallexercisesuchotherpowersandperformsuchother dutiesastheCity Manageror City Manager'sdesigneemayrequirefromtimeto time. 5a. HOURS ® I' WORK. Employee's position is full-time with a work schedulegenerallyconsistentwith the normalbusinesshoursadoptedby the City andthose necessaryto fulfill the obligations required for the position. Employee understands and acknowledgesthat the nature of the Classification is such that Employee's presenceand the performanceof Employee'sdutieswill fromtimetotimeberequiredoutsideofnormalbusiness hours, includingmeetings, training, andemergenciesthatmayarise.

6. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. Unless the Parties agreeotherwise in writing in accordancewith the terms set forth herein, Employee shall perform the duties of the Classificationat the City's placeof business, which is at the time of the executionof this Agreement7468thStreet, Wasco, California. TheCity may, from timeto time, requireEmployee to travel to other locations as necessaryto dischargeEmployee's duties and or the duties/ requirements of the Classification.

7. EMPLOYEE' S OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, Employeeshall remain in the exclusiveemploy of the City. Employeeshall acceptno other employmentandshallnot becomeemployedby anyotheremployeruntil theendof thetermof this Agreement, or until this Agreementmay otherwisebe endedandEmployeereleasedfrom his/her obligations hereunder. Employee shall devote Employee' s full energies, interest, abilities, andproductivetimetotheperformanceofthisAgreement, andshallutilizeEmployee'sbestefforts to promotetheCity's interests. Employeeshallnot engagein anyactivity, consultingserviceor enterprise, for compensationor otherwise, which is actuallyor potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City, except as authorizedin writing (includinge-mail) by the City. Employeeshall obtainprior authorization FromtheCityManagerforany outsideemployment, consulting, teachingorenterprise. Cityretains theright to amendsaidauthorition, placefurthercondition, or revokeauthorizationif theoutside employmentis actuallyor potentiallyin conflictwith or inimicalto, or whichinterfereswith, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City.
7a. RESIDENCY WAIVED. The City waives any requirementthat Employee's residencewithin theCity of Wascobeatermor conditionof Employee's employment.

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8. EVALUATIONS. Employee's performancein the Classificationshall be reviewedin writingby theCity onor neartheyearlyanniversaryof thecommencementof this Agreement. If theCitydoesnotconductsuchreviewwithintwenty (20) daysof suchanniversary, it is Employee'sresponsibilityto requestin writingthatsuchreviewbeconducted. Theabsence A anysuchwrittenreview, thefailureoftheCitytoconductsuchreview, orthefailureorrefusal of Employee to request such review, shall not be deemed an indication of Employee' s satisfactory performancein the Classification.

A. Salary:
1) Base Salary. TheCity shallpayEmployeeabasesalaryof onehundred eight thousandsix hundred eighty dollars ($108,680.00) annually, subjectto legally permissible, voluntary, or requiredwithholding, proratedandpaidontheCity'snormalpaydays. Employee specificallyagreesthatthisamountisintendedtobe, andis, compensationforallhoursworked byEmployee. EmployeeexpresslyunderstandsthatEmployeeis exemptfromtheovertimepay provisionsof Californialaw (if any) andfederallaw. TheCityManagermay, fromtimetotime and as specified herein, increaseEmployee's base salary provided that ( a) Employee satisfies writtenandquantifiablegoalsandobjectives; and (b) suchincreasedoesnotcauseEmployee's salarytoexceedthesalaryrangeapprovedandpublishedbytheCityCouncil. 2) Expenses. TheCity recognizesthat Employeemay incur certainexpenses of anon -personalandjob -relatednature. theCityagreestoreimburseorto paysuchreasonable business expenses as are established by the City' s policies, which are authorized for reimbursement, and which are incurred and submitted accordingto the City' s normal expense approvalandreimbursementprocedures. Tobeeligiblefor reimbursement, all expensesmustbe supportedby documentationmeetingEmployer's normalrequirementsandmustbesubmitted within time limits establishedby Employer.

B. Employment Benefits. In addition to base salary, the City shall provide to Employee the following benefits:
1) Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to the scheduled holidays generally available to other executive employeesof Employer. Employee's salary includes holiday pay.

Accordingly, Employeeshallnotbeentitledtoanyadditionalsalaryorcompensationforworking on a holiday.
2) OtherLeaveBenefits. Employeeshallreceivethefollowing additionalpaid and unpaid leave benefits:
a) Vacation. Upon commencement of employment, Employee shall be creditedwithforty (40) hoursvacationtime, andEmployeeshallaccruevacationtimeatarateof

1.16perbi-weeklypayperiod; however, Employeeshallnotbepermittedto accruemorethana maximumof onehundredsixty (160) vacationhours. Oneachanniversaryof thisAgreement, or inreasonableproximitytosameasdeterminedin thesolediscretionof theCityManagerbutnot

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b) Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick time at a rate of 4 hours every two weeks. Employeeshall not be permittedto accruemorethana maximumof onehundred twenty (120) sickleavehours, andto theextentthatEmployee's sickleaveaccrualexceedsone hundredtwenty (120) hoursatthecommencementof theTermofthisAgreement, Employeeshall accrueno additional sick leave until suchtime as Employee's usageof currently accruedtime causesEmployeeto fall below onehundredtwentyhours, atwhich point Employeeshallaccrue sick time consistentwith this provisionuntil theonehundredtwenty -hourcapis againreached.

Upon retirement with PERS and termination of this Agreement consistent therewith, Employee will be affordedtheopportunityto contributeall unusedsick leavehoursto Employee's PERS retirement account, in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of PERS. Should Employee decline to contribute unused sick hours to Employee' s PERS retirement account, no cash -out" or other compensationtherefor will be provided to Employee. c) Administrative/ Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to fifty- six 56) hoursof administrativeleaveper year which shall be providedon the sameterms and conditionsasprovidedto the City's otherexecutiveemployees. On eachanniversaryof this Agreement, or in reasonableproximity to sameasdeterminedin the solediscretionof the City Managerbut not to exceedtwo weeks, Employeeshall be required to " cash -out" any accruedbut unusedadministrativeleaveat his/her then -currenthourly rate of compensation. In the eventof termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.
3) GroupMedical, Dental, Life Insurance. Employee (includingEmployee's dependents, asapplicable) will be eligible for health andwelfare benefits and group insurance, as areprovidedunderthe City' spolicies asareapplicableto executiveemployees, accordingto the termspresentlyestablishedandasmay be changedfrom time to time. At the City's expense, Employeeshallreceivea termlife insurancepolicy in theamountof $175,000. 4) Social Security. The City shall pay Employee's portion of Social Securitypaymentsin thesamemannerastheCity currentlypaysonbehalfof its otherexecutive employees, subject to amendment fiom time to time.
5) PERS Retirement. Employee shall be entitled to retirement benefits through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) at the current formula and level of 2% @62for thedurationof thisAgreementandanyextensionsthereof. Employeeshall beresponsiblefor payingtheapplicableemployeecontributionpursuantto PERSregulations. If anybenefitsenumeratedhereunderarecontraryto PERSregulationsand/or applicablelaw, then thoseportionswhichsoconflictwill bedeemedsevered, andtheapplicablelawand/orregulations shallapplyandshallbedeemedto replacethoseportionswhichsoconflict. 6) Travel/ Professional Development. For the good of the City and as providedforin theCityBudget, theCityshallpaythereasonabletravelandsubsistenceexpenses

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asareestablishedbytheCityCouncilandamendedfromtimetotime, forEmployee'sprofessional and official travel, meetings, and occasionsadequateto continue Employee's professional developmentandtopursuenecessaryandotherfunctionsfortheCity, asmaybedulyapproved bytheCityCouncil. TheCityalsoagreestopayforreasonabletravelandsubsistenceexpensesas authorizedbyCityCouncilpolicyasmaynoworlaterexistorbeamended, relatedto suchshort courses, institutes, and seminarsthat the City deemsnecessaryfor Employee's professional development. Thissectionspecificallycontemplates, subjecttoCityManagerapprovalbutwithout Furtherneedfor approvalby theCity Council, the City's paymentfor reasonabletraveland subsistenceexpensesrelatedto Employee's attendanceandparticipationat conferencesheldby the InternationalCity/CountyManagementAssociation, the GovernmentFinanceOfficers' Association, the California Leagueof Cities, American PlanningAssociationand its California Chapter, the California Associationfor Local EconomicDevelopment, andthe California City Management Foundation.
7) Dues/ Subscriptions. For the goodof the City andasprovidedfor in the CityBudget, theCityshallpaysuchprofessionalduesandsubscriptionsasarenecessaryfor Employee'scontinuationandfull participationin national, regional, state, andlocalassociations andorganizationsnecessaryanddesirablefor Employee's continuedprofessionalparticipation, growth, andadvancementandforthegoodoftheCity, asmaybeapprovedbytheCityCouncil. 8) Bondin>;. The City shallbearthe full costsof anyfidelity or other bondsrequiredof Employee (if any) underany law or ordinanceby virtue of Employee's employmentasdirectedbyapplicableordinance, statelaw, theCity, ortheCityManager'srequest. 9) Cell Phone. Given the " on -call" nature of the Classification as set forth above, EmployershallprovideEmployeewith a "smartphone" anddataplanthatis appropriate for the needs of the Classification, consistent with City' s Cell Phone Policy. Employee acknowledges that the " smartphone" is and shall remain the property of the City, that the smartphone" is reservedexclusivelyfor usein serviceto theCity, andthatEmployeehasno expectationof propertyor privacyin the "smartphone," or in the data transmitted through or saved on same.
10) OtherFringeBenefits. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement; Employee shall be eligible for no other fringe benefits. 11) TheCityreservestherightto enhance, reduce, terminate, andamendorto otherwisechangeitsbenefitprogramsatanytime. Any suchchangeto anybenefitplanavailable to Employee, or in which Employeeis enrolledpursuantto this Agreementshall apply to Employee, includinganyneworadditionalbenefitsoranyreductionor eliminationof benefits, without the needto amendthis Agreement. In the event such changeis only applicable to certain employees, if the changeis applicableto executiveemployees, thenthosechangesshallalsoapply to Employee.

10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

A. Termination without Cause. The City Managermay, in its sole and absolute

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B. Terminationfor Cause. Forpurposesof thisAgreement, thefollowinggroundsfor termination shall be considered termination for cause. In the event of termination for cause, no SeverancePaywill be issuedto Employee.

1. Convictionof, or pleadingof nolo contendreto, afelony;

2. Conviction of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee's duties under this Agreementandinvolving awillful or intentionalviolation of law;

3. Willful abandonment of duties;

4. A patternof repeated, willful, andintentionalfailureto carryoutthetermsof this Agreement, includinganymateriallysignificantandlegallyconstitutedpolicy decisionsof the City;

5. Any materialact or patternof actionof dishonesty, disclosureof confidential information, commissionof anyactof grosscarelessnessor misconduct, unjustifiableneglectof Employee' s duties under this Agreement; and/or

6. AnyotheractionorinactionbyEmployeethatmateriallyandsubstantiallyimpedes oI disruptstheperformanceoftheCityoritsorganizationalunits, isdetrimentaltoemployeesafety orpublicsafety, violatesproperlyestablishedrulesorprocedures, adverselyaffectsthereputation oftheCity, itsofficersoremployees, orhasasubstantialandadverseeffectontheCity'sinterests.

Co Abuse of Office: In the event that Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuseof officeorposition, EmployeeshallreimbursetheCityfor anypaidleave, cashsettlement includinganymoniespaidhereunder), oranyotheroutlaybytheCityonEmployee'sbehalf, as providedfor by GovernmentCodesections53243-53243.4.

D. TerminationDueto Disability. If atthe endof anycalendarmonthduringtheterm of this Agreement, Employee is and has been for the duration of the calendar month then ending, unableto performthedutiesof theClassificationdueto mentalorphysicalillnessor injury, this Agreement, andEmployee's employmentthereundermay, at the discretionof the City Manager, be terminated.

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11. E1+ITIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusiveagreementbetweentheCity andEmployeerelatingto theemploymentof Employeeby theCity, subjectto theCity of Wasco'srules, regulations, andpolicies. Any priordiscussionsor representationsby or betweenthePartiesaremergedinto, and/orrenderednull andvoidby, this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Employee understandsand acknowledgesthat Employee' s employment is subject to the City' s generally applicable rules, policies, procedures, andregulations, includingbutnotlimitedtothosepertainingto employmentmatters, suchasrules andregulationsaddressingequalemploymentopportunity, sexualharassment, andviolencein the workplace.

12. REVIEW. Employee acknowledges that he/she has had the opportunity to review this Agreement and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement, Employeeacknowledgesandagreesthat Employeehasbeenprovidedwith the time, andhashadtheopportunity, to consultwith othersof Employee'sownchoosing, including but not limited to legal counsel, with regard to this Agreement and its effects. Employee acknowledgesthatanyagreementnotto dosowasEmployee'sandEmployee'salone. Employee acknowledgesandagreesthat he/shehasmadean independentjudgmentregardingthe financial andlegal effectsof this Agreementandhasnot relied on anyrepresentationby the City, or its officers, agents, or employees, otherthanthoseexpresslysetforth in thisAgreement.

13. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuantto andin accordancewith thelocallawsof theStateof California.

14. MUTUALLY DRAFTED. For purposes of California law, the City and EmployeeagreethatboththeCity andEmployeearethedraftersof thisAgreementandthatany ambiguityhereinwill notbeconstruedagainsteithertheCity or Employee.

15. HEADINGS, CAPTIONS. The headings and captions used in this Agreement areinsertedfor referencepurposesonlyandshallnotbedeemedto limit or affectin anywaythe meaningor interpretationof anyof theprovisionsof thisAgreement.

16. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreementis held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall neverthelessremain in full force and effect.

If anyprovisionisheldinvalidorunenforceablewithrespecttoparticularcircumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

17. WAIVER. Waiverby anyparty of anybreachof this Agreementby the other party, whethersuchwaiveris expressorimplied, shallnotbeconstruedasacontinuingwaiveror consentto anysubsequentbreachof thisAgreementonthepartof theotherparty.

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18. NO AMENDMENT EXCEPT IN WRITING. No amendments to this Agreementmaybemadeexceptin writing, signed, anddatedbytheCity andEmployee.

19. N® TILES. Any noticeto Employerunderthis Agreementshallbe givenin writingtotheCity, eitherbypersonalserviceorbyregisteredorcertifiedmail, postageprepaid, addressedto theCity atthefollowingaddress: City Manager, City of Wasco, WascoCity Hall, 7468thStreet, Wasco, CA 93280. Any suchnoticeto Employeeshallbegivenin writing and, if mailed, shall be addressedto Employee at Employee' s home addressthen shown in Employee' s personnelfileasmaintainedbytheCity. Forthepurposeofdeterminingcompliancewithanytime limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be deemedto havebeenduly given (a) on the date of delivery, if servedpersonallyon theparryto whomnoticeis to begiven, or (b) on thesecond businessdayaftermailing, if mailedto thepartyto whomthenoticeisto begivenin themanner provided in this section.

This Agreement, which consistsof eight pagesin nineteen (19) numbered sections, maybe executed in counterparts, which together shall form an integrated Agreement. For purposesof thisAgreement'sexecution, a facsimile, photocopied, or electronically transmitted signature shall be equally valid to an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have causedthis Agreement to be signed and executedpersonallyor onitsbehalfby its duly authorizedrepresentative.

EMPLOYEE
Maria Lara
Maria Lara
DacuSigned by,
Signature
V
Date;
9/ 22/ 2021

CITY OF WASCO
M. Scott Hurlbert
M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
DocuSigned by:

Scef> Ru.V U
Signature
9/ 22/ 2021
Date:
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A RESOLUTIONOF THECITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF WASCOAPPROVINGTHE

EMPLOYMENTAGREEMENT BETWEEN MARIA LARA AS ASSISTANTCITY MANAGERAND THE CITYOF WASCO. WHEREAS,
the Citywishesto employLara as theAssistantCity Manager; and WHEREAS, Lara will be employedby theCityunderthe termsand conditionsdescribed in theemploymentagreement; and WHEREAS,
said agreementwill be madein theformand mannerprescribedto otherdirector - level employees; and, WHEREAS,
the Agreementshall be governedby andconstruedin accordancewith the employmentlaws of theStateof California; and, NOW

THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVED, SECTION
1: Approvesthe EmploymentAgreement for MariaLara. 000-
HEREBY
CERTIFYthat the foregoingResolution No. 2021 - 3672 was passedand adoptedby the Councilof theCityof Wascoat a regularmeetingthereof held on September21 It, 2021, by thefollowingvote: COUNCIL
MEMBERS: AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAI
N: ABSENT:

REYNA,

PALLARES, CORTEZ, MARTINEZNONE
ONE
GARCIA
DocuSigned
by: GILBERTO

REYNA, MAYOR
of theCity of WascoAttest:
9/
23/ 2021ryyDl1ocuSigned
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OfVLGLo 'LWiY MONICA

FLORES DEPUTY
CITY CLERKand Ex OfficioClerk of the
Councilof theCity of Wasco
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025 – 023 (1)

AGREEMENT BETWEEN KAMERON ARNOLD AND THE CITY OF WASCO TO AMEND TERMS OF CITY ENGINEER AGREEMENT NO. 2024 – 023

This Mutual Agreement to Amend (“Amendment Agreement”) is entered into by and between Kameron Arnold, an individual (“Employee;” collectively, “the parties”) and the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“the City”) with regard to the Employment Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) signed September 9th, 2024, by and between Employee and the City.

RECITALS

A. On September 9th, 2024, Employee and the City entered into the Employee Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

B. Employee and the City agree that the Employment Agreement is binding on the parties and remains in effect in all respects, except as specifically amended in this Amendment Agreement.

C. Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Administrative/Executive Leave identifies Employee shall be entitled to fifty -six (56) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

D. The City would like to update Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C of the Employment Agreement identified as Administrative/Executive to Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Employee agree as follows:

Amendment 1:

Section 9 Letter B No. 2 Letter C entitled “Administrative/Executive Leave”, which consists of three (3) sentences, is hereby amended as follows:

Language in Employment Agreement:
“(c) Administrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be
entitled to fifty-six (56) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two week of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. Following the cash out process, the annual allotment of fifty-six hours will accrue to the administrative leave balance for Employee. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave at their then -current hourly rate of compensation.”

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hours of administrative leave per year, which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two weeks of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.

EMPLOYEE C ITY OF WASCO

__________________________ __________________________ Print Name City Manager

__________________________ __________________________ Signature Signature

Date: Date:

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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2024 - 023

CITY OF WASCO CITY ENGINEER

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“the City”) and Kameron Arnold, an individual (“Employee;” collectively, “the Parties”). The effective date of this Agreement shall be August 17, 2024.

RECITALS

A. The City desires to employ the services of Employee as City Engineer (the “Classification”), under the terms and conditions set forth herein , and Employee is agreeable to same;
B. Employee represents that he/she has the requisite specialized skills, training, certifications, licenses, and authorizations and is otherwise qualified to serve in the Classification.

Employee acknowledges that he/she has achieved “PE” Certification.

C. In connection with and contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment drug testing, criminal background check and/or general reference check and Employee’s acceptance of employment in the Classification, the City and Employee wish to enter into an Employment Agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the Parties, and that will supersede all prior negotiations, discussions or agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual covenants , promises, and conditions herein contained, the City and Employee agree as follows:

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

2. HIRE; COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. The City hereby hires Employee as City Engineer subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective as of the date herein agreed under “TERM OF EMPLOYMENT”.

3. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. The Term of this Agreement shall begin on August 17, 2024, and shall expire three years from that date. At the sole discretion of the City Manager, the Term may be extended for a period of up to two year(s) thereafter by means of a writing memorializing same consistent with the NOTICE provisions herein.

4. AT-WILL EMPLOYEE. Employee understands that he/she is an employee “at-will” under California law. Employee understands that, except as specifically controlled by this Agreement, Employee holds this position and continues in employment at the pleasure of the City. Employee understands that Employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. Except as otherwise provided by law or this Agreement, the City may remove Employee from Employee’s position and may terminate this Agreement and the employment relationship with or without cause and with or without prior notice (except as designated in this Agreement, below). Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the Docusign Envelope ID: FBD4B9B7-B549-414D-AB66-891FA1AFBFFC 183 of 200

right of Employee to resign from employment with the City. Employee specifically relinquishes any protections, privileges, or perquisites that have or had any effect on the “at-will” nature of his employment.

5. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY. Employee shall exercise the full powers and perform the duties of the Classification, as set forth in the job description (if any) as wel l as all other applicable ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. Employee shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee may require from time to time.

5a. HOURS OF WORK. Employee’s position is full -time with a work schedule generally consistent with the normal business hours adopted by the City and those necessary to fulfill the obliga tions required for the position . Employee understands and acknowledges that the nature of the Classification is such that Employee’s presence and the performance of Employee’s duties will from time to time be required outside of normal business hours, including meetings, training, and emergencies that may arise.

6. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. Unless the Parties agree otherwise in writing in accordance with the terms set forth herein, Employee shall perform the duties of the Classification at the City’s place of business, which is at the time of the execution of this Agreement 746 8th Street, Wasco, California. The City may from time to time provide office space and require Employee to travel to other locations as necessary to discharge Employee’s duties and or the duties/requirements of the Classification.

7. EMPLOYEE'S OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City. Employee shall accept no other employment and shall not become employed by any other employer until the end of the term of this Agreement, or until this Agreement may otherwise be ended and Employee released from his/her obligations hereunder. Employee shall devote Employee’s full energies, interest, abilities and productive time to the performance of this Agreement, and shall utilize Employee’s best efforts to promote the City’s interests. Employee shall not engage in any activity, consulting service or enterprise, for compensation or otherwise, which is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City , except as authorized in writing (including e -mail) by the City. Employee shall obtain prior authorization from the City Manager for any outside employment, consulting, teaching or enterprise. City retains the right to amend said authorities, place further condition, or revoke authorization if the outside employment is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City.

7a. RESIDENCY WAIVED. The City waives any requirement that Employee’s residence within the City of Wasco be a term or condition of Employee’s employment.

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8. EVALUATIONS. Employee’s performance in the Classification shall be reviewed in writing by the City on or near the yearly anniversary of the commencement of this Agreement. If the City does not conduct such review within twenty (20) days of such anniversary, it is Employee’s responsibility to request in writing that such review be conducted. The absence of any such written review, the failure of the City to conduct such review, or the failure or refusal of Employee to request such review, shall not be deemed an indication of Employee’s satisfactory performance in the Classification.

9. SALARY AND BENEFITS.

A. Salary:

(1) Base Salary. The City shall pay Employee a base salary of one hundred twenty-two thousand two hundred dollars ($122,200) annually, subject to legally permissible, voluntary or required withholding, prorated and paid on the City’s normal paydays. Employee specifically agrees that this amount is intended to be, and is, compensation for all hours worked by Employee. Employee expressly understands that Employee is exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law. The City Manager may, from time to time and as specified herein, increase Employee’s base salary provided that (a) Employee satisfies written and quantifiable goals and objectives; and (b) such increase does not cause Employee’s salary to exceed the salary range approved and published by the City Council.

(2) Expenses. The City recognizes that Employee may incur certain expenses of a non-personal and job-related nature. the City agrees to reimburse or to pay such reasonable business expenses as are established b y the City’s policies, which are authorized for reimbursement, and which are incurred and submitted according to the City’s normal expense approval and reimbursement procedures. To be eligible for reimbursement, all expenses must be supported by documenta tion meeting Employer’s normal requirements and must be submitted within time limits established by Employer.

B. Employment Benefits . In addition to base salary, the City shall provide to Employee the following benefits:

(1) Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to the scheduled holidays generally available to other executive employees of Employer . Employee’s salary includes holiday pay.

Accordingly, Employee shall not be entitled to any additional salary or compensation for working on a holiday.

(2) Other Leave Benefits. Employee shall receive the following additional paid and unpaid leave benefits:
(a) Vacation. Employee shall accrue vacation time at a rate of 6.16 per bi- weekly pay period . Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) vacation hours. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager, Employee may “cash- out” up to one hundred twenty hours of accrued but unused vacation time; however, Employee may not use the “cash-out” process to create a negative vacation balance.

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(b) Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick time at a rate of 4 hours every two weeks. Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) sick leave hours , and to the extent that Employee’s sick leave accrual exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours at the commencement of the Term of this Agreement, Employee shall accrue no additional sick leave until such time as Employee’s usage of currently accrued time causes Employee to fall below one hundred twenty hours, at which point Employee shall accrue sick time consistent with this provision until the one hun dred twenty hour cap is again reached.

Upon retirement with PERS and termination of this Agreement consistent therewith, Employee will be afforded the opportunity to contribute all unused sick leave hours to Employee’s PERS retirement account, in accorda nce with all applicable rules and regulations of PERS. Should Employee decline to contribute unused sick hours to Employee’s PERS retirement account, no “cash-out” or other compensation therefor will be provided to Employee.

(c) Administrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to fifty-six (56) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or i n reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager but not to exceed two weeks of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. Following the cash out process, the annual alotment of fifty-six hours will accrue to the administrative leave balance for Employee. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave at their then-current hourly rate of compensation.

(3) Group Medical, Dental, Life Insurance. Employee (including Employee’s dependents, as applicable) will be eligible for health and welfare benefits and group insurance, as are provided under the City ‘s policies as are applicable to executive employees, according to the terms presently established and as may be changed from time to time. At the City’s expense, Employee shall receive a term life insurance policy in the amount of $175,000.

(4) Social Security. The City shall pay Employee’s portion of Social Security payments in the same manner as the City currently pays on behalf of its other executive employees, subject to amendment from time to time.

(5) PERS Retirement. Employee shall be en titled to retirement benefits through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Employee shall remain at his current formula and level of 2% @ 62 for the duration of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. Employee shall be responsible for paying the applicable employee contribution pursuant to PERS regulations. If any benefits enumerated hereunder are contrary to PERS regulations and/or applicable law, then those portions which so conflict will be deemed se vered and the applicable law and/or regulations shall apply and shall be deemed to replace those portions which so conflict.

(6) Uniform/Boot Allowance. The City shall provide Employee with an annual allowance for uniform/boot purchase by Employee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) on the payday immediately following each anniversary of Employee’s execution of this Agreement.

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(7) Travel/Professional Development. For the good of the City and as provided for in the City Budget, the City shall pay the reasonable travel and subsistence expenses as are established by the City Council and amended from time to time, for Employee’s professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions adequate to continue Employee’s professional development and to pursue necessary and other functions for the City, as may be duly approved by the City Council. The City also agrees to pay for reasonable travel and subsistence expenses as authorized by City Council policy as may now or later exist or be amended, related to such short courses, institutes, and seminars that the City deems necessary for Employee’s professional development. This section specifically contemplates, subject to City Manager approval, the City’s payment for reasonable registration, travel and subsistence expenses related to Employee’s attendance and participation at conferences and training related to the employee’s job duties and fees and costs associated with the “PE” Certification and other certifications.

(9) Dues/Subscriptions. For the good of the City and as provided for in the City Budget, the City shall pay such professional dues and subscriptions as are necessary for Employee’s continuation and full participation in national, regional, state, and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for Employee’s continued professional participation, growth, and advancement and for the good of the City, as may be approved by the City Council.

(10) Bonding. The City shall bear the full costs of any fidelity or other bonds required of Employee (if any) under any law or ordinance by virtue of Employee’s employment as directed by applicable ordinance, state law, the City, or the City Manager’s request.

(11) Cell Phone. Given the “on-call” nature of the Classification as set forth above, Employer shall provide Employee with a “ smartphone” and data plan that is appropriate for the needs of the Classification, consistent with City’s Cell Phone Policy. Employee acknowledges that the “ smartphone” is and shall remain the pro perty of the City , that the “smartphone” is reserved exclusively for use in service to the City, and that Employee has no expectation of property or privacy in the “smartphone,” or in the data transmitted through or saved on same.

(12) Other Fringe Benefits. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement; Employee shall be eligible for no other fringe benefits.

(13) The City reserves the right to enhance, reduce, terminate, and amend or to otherwise change its benefit programs at any time. Any such change to any benefit plan available to Employee, or in which Employee is enrolled pursuant to this Agreement shall apply to Employee, including any new or additional benefits or any reduction or elimination of benefits , without the need to amend this Agreement. In the event such change is only applicable to certain employees, if the change is applicable to executive employees, then those changes shall also apply to Employee.

10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

A. Termination without Cause. The City Manager may, in its sole and absolute discretion, terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Term, pursuant to Chapter 2.04 Docusign Envelope ID: FBD4B9B7-B549-414D-AB66-891FA1AFBFFC 187 of 200

of the Wasco Municipal Code. The City shall pay Employee for all services through the effective date of termination. Employee shall be paid for accrued and unused paid leave time, as may be applicable to leave time of that type u nder state law. In the event of termination by the City Manager, if the termination is not for “Cause” as defined below, Employee shall also receive, in specific exchange for Employee’s execution of a waiver of any and all claims against the City arising from Employee’s employment, Severance Pay equal to three months of COBRA premiums in an amount necessary to continue Employee’s enrollment in the plan in which Employee was enrolled at the time of termination, plus the lesser of the following (a) Employee’ s salary for the ramainder of the term; or (b) three months’ salary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstances shall Employee receive any amount in excess of the limitations provided in Government Code §§ 53260 – 53264, or other applicable law.

B. Termination for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, the following grounds for termination shall be considered termination for cause . In the event of termination for cause, no Severance Pay will be issued to Employee.

1. Conviction of, or pleading of nolo contendre to, a felony;

2. Conviction of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee’s duties under this Agreement and involving a willful or intentional violation of law;

3. Willful abandonment of duties;

4. A pattern of repeated, willf ul and intentional failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement, including any materially significant and legally constituted policy decisions of the City;

5. Any material act or pattern of action of dishonesty, disclosure of confidential information, commission of any act of gross carelessness or misconduct, unjustifiable neglect of Employee’s duties under this Agreement; and/or

6. Any other action or inaction by Employee that materially and substantially impedes or disrupts the performance of the City or its organizational units, is detrimental to employee safety or public safety, violates properly established rules or procedures, adversely affects the reputation of the City, its officers or employees, or has a substantial and adverse effect on the City’s interests.

C. Abuse of Office: In the event that Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of office or position, Employee shall reimburse the City for any paid leave, cash settlement (including any monies paid hereunder), or any oth er outlay by the City on Employee’s behalf, as provided for by Government Code sections 53243-53243.4.

D. Termination Due to Disability. If, at the end of any calendar month during the term of this Agreement, Employee is, and has been for the duration of the calendar month then ending, unable to perform the duties of the Classification due to mental or physical illness or injury, this Agreement, and Employee’s employment thereunder may , at the discretion of the City Manager, be terminated.

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E. Disputes. Except as otherwise mutually agreed, any dispute as to whether severance is excused under Section 7, Paragraph C, Sub -Paragraphs 4 and 5, above, shall be referred to arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator selected from a list of seven (7) arbitrators requested from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The City will strike the first name , and the Parties will alternate striking names until one person is left who shall be designated as the arbitrator.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the City and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by the City, subject to the City of Wasco’s rules, regulations, and policies. Any prior discussions or representations by or between the Parties are merged into, and/or rendered null and void by, this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Employee understands and acknowledges that Employee’s employment is subject to the City’s generally applicable rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to employment matters, such as rules and regulations addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace.

12. REVIEW. Employee acknowledges that he/she has had the opportunity to review this Agreement and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement, Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee has been provided with the time, and has had the opportunity, to consult with others of Employee’s own choosing, including but not limited to legal counsel, with re gard to this Agreement and its effects. Employee acknowledges that any agreement not to do so was Employee’s, and Employee’s alone. Employee acknowledges and agrees that he/she has made an independent judgment regarding the financial and legal effects of this Agreement and has not relied on any representation by the City, or its officers, agents, or employees, other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

13. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California.

14. MUTUALLY DRAFTED. For purposes of California law, the City and Employee agree that both the City and Employee are the drafters of this Agreement and that any ambiguity herein will not be construed against either the City or Employee.

15. HEADINGS, CAPTIONS. The headings and captions used in this Agreement are inserted for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

16. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances.

17. WAIVER. Waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party, whether such waiver is express or implied, shall not be construed as a continuing waiver or consent to any subsequent breach of this Agreement on the part of the other party.

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18. NO AMENDMENT EXCEPT IN WRITING. No amendments to this Agreement may be made except in writing, signed and dated by the City and Employee.

19. NOTICES. Any notice to Employer under this Agreement shall be given in writing to the City, either by personal service or by registered or certified mail, postage pre paid, addressed to the City at the following address: City Manager, City of Wasco, Wasco City Hall, 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Any such notice to Employee shall be given in writing and, if mailed, shall be addressed to Employee at Employee’s home address then shown in Employe e’s personnel file as maintained by the City. For the purpose of determining compliance with any time limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be dee med to have been duly given (a) on the date of delivery, if served personally on the party to whom notice is to be given, or (b) on the second business day after mailing, if mailed to the party to whom the notice is to be given in the manner provided in this section.

This Agreement, which consists of eight pages in nineteen (19) numbered sections, may be executed in counterparts, which together shall form an integrated Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement’s execution, a facsimile, photocopied, or electronically transmitted signature shall be equally valid to an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.

EMPLOYEE CITY OF WASCO

Kameron Arnold M.Scott Hurlbert____________ Print Name City Manager

__________________________ __________________________ Signature Signature

Date: Date:

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: July 1st, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules. 2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance wi th 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 wh ich 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 Salary Schedule presented for Council review tonight contains the internship position that was previously omitted from the salary schedule presented on June 17 th, 2025. Which,
included the 4% COLA increase per the Memorandum of Understanding for SEIU, WPOA, and non-represented staff members. The table below outlines all those positions titles, the effective change, and the salary ranges proposed for the position s in addition to the internship position.

Background:

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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The City Council annual ly approves the Salary Schedule for the given Fiscal Year as outlined by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL) Government Code (GC) sections 20636 and 20636.1, which define compensation earnable for State, School, and Public Agency members. Section 570 .5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) further clarified compensation earnable.

For purposes of determining the amount of “compensation earnable” pursuant to GC sections 20630, 20636, and 20636.1, payrate shall be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets all of the following requirements:

1. Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;

2. Identifies the position title for every employee position;

3. Shows the payrate for each identified position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range;

4. Indicates the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually;

5. Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer’s internet website;

6. Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions;

7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and

8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the payrate.

All eight (8) requirements must be met in one salary schedule for each member’s pay, in order for CalPERS to approve the pay amount as payrate and reportable compensation earnable. All employers must comply with the compensation earnable provisions and corresponding regulations of the PERL.

Fiscal Impact:

Salary schedule range s incorporated into 202 5-2026 Fiscal Year budget. No budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES.

WHEREAS, in order to meet CalPERS requirements for publicly available pay schedules, the City Council must approve the amended Salary Schedule for all City positions (including elected and appointed positions), independent from the Salary Schedules included in the Memorandum of Understanding with employee groups or employment agreements; and WHEREAS, Title 2. §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations establishes certain requirements for a publicly available pay schedule; and WHEREAS, the City of Wasco must comply with Government Code § 20636(B)(1) and Title 2, §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

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

SECTION 1: Approves the amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in order to meet the requirements of Title 2, §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or D esignee to endorse and implement the amended Salary Schedule.

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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 July 1 st, 2025, by
the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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City Manager Contract
Deputy Public Works Director(s) Contract
City Engineer Contract
Assistant City Manager Contract
Finance Director Contract
Community Development Director Contract
Public Works Director Contract
Police Lieutenant Contract
Assistant Chief of Police Contract
Chief of Police Contract
City Council Member 300$
City Clerk/Treasurer 60$

MID MANAGEMENT - EXEMPT PAY SCHEDULE - BIWEEKLY

TITLE RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E STEP F STEP A STEP F STEP A STEP F Senior Planner 6 $2,969.18 $3,117.62 $3,273.50 $3,437.17 $3,609.04 $3,789.47 $77,198.68 $98,526.22 37.1148 47.3684 City Project Manager 9 $3,197.46 $3,357.34 $3,525.20 $3,701.46 $3,886.53 $4,080.87 $83,133.96 $106,102.62 39.9683 51.0109 Chief Building Official 9 $3,197.46 $3,357.34 $3,525.20 $3,701.46 $3,886.53 $4,080.87 $83,133.96 $106,102.62 39.9683 51.0109 Sanitation Superintendent 9 $3,197.46 $3,357.34 $3,525.20 $3,701.46 $3,886.53 $4,080.87 $83,133.96 $106,102.62 39.9683 51.0109 Human Resources Manager 12 $3,444.11 $3,618.25 $3,801.62 $3,994.22 $4,196.14 $4,408.78 $89,546.86 $114,628.28 43.0514 55.1098 Information Technology Manager 12 $3,444.11 $3,618.25 $3,801.62 $3,994.22 $4,196.14 $4,408.78 $89,546.86 $114,628.28 43.0514 55.1098 Accounting Manager 12 $3,444.11 $3,618.25 $3,801.62 $3,994.22 $4,196.14 $4,408.78 $89,546.86 $114,628.28 43.0514 55.1098 Administrative Manager 18 $3,993.19 $4,192.85 $4,402.48 $4,622.61 $4,853.74 $5,096.44 $103,822.94 $132,507.44 49.9149 63.7055 Non-Exempt Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule

TITLE RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E STEP F STEP A STEP F STEP A STEP F Internship 18 1,381.68$ 1,450.76$ 1,523.33$ 1,599.48$ 1,679.46$ 1,763.39$ $35,923.68 $45,848.14 17.2710 22.0424 Utility Technician 23 1,563.24$ 1,641.40$ 1,723.48$ 1,809.64$ 1,900.14$ 1,995.16$ $40,644.24 $51,874.16 19.5405 24.9395 Animal Shelter Service Worker 23 1,563.24$ 1,641.40$ 1,723.48$ 1,809.64$ 1,900.14$ 1,995.16$ $40,644.24 $51,874.16 19.5405 24.9395 Animal Control Officer 25 1,642.38$ 1,724.51$ 1,810.72$ 1,901.27$ 1,996.33$ 2,096.14$ $42,701.88 $54,499.64 20.5298 26.2018 Facilities Maintenance Technician I 25 1,642.38$ 1,724.51$ 1,810.72$ 1,901.27$ 1,996.33$ 2,096.14$ $42,701.88 $54,499.64 20.5298 26.2018 Mechanic I 26 1,683.44$ 1,767.60$ 1,855.98$ 1,948.79$ 2,046.22$ 2,148.55$ $43,769.44 $55,862.30 21.0430 26.8569 Street Maintenance Technician I - GF 26 1,683.44$ 1,767.60$ 1,855.98$ 1,948.79$ 2,046.22$ 2,148.55$ $43,769.44 $55,862.30 21.0430 26.8569 Street Maintenance Technician I - HSR 26 1,683.44$ 1,767.60$ 1,855.98$ 1,948.79$ 2,046.22$ 2,148.55$ $43,769.44 $55,862.30 21.0430 26.8569 Water Operator-In-Training 26 1,683.44$ 1,767.60$ 1,855.98$ 1,948.79$ 2,046.22$ 2,148.55$ $43,769.44 $55,862.30 21.0430 26.8569 WWTP Operator-In-Training 27 1,725.52$ 1,811.79$ 1,902.38$ 1,997.49$ 2,097.37$ 2,202.24$ $44,863.52 $57,258.24 21.5690 27.5280 Street Sweeper Operator I 27 1,725.52$ 1,811.79$ 1,902.38$ 1,997.49$ 2,097.37$ 2,202.24$ $44,863.52 $57,258.24 21.5690 27.5280 Animal Control Lead 27 1,725.52$ 1,811.79$ 1,902.38$ 1,997.49$ 2,097.37$ 2,202.24$ $44,863.52 $57,258.24 21.5690 27.5280 Street Maintenance Technician II 28 1,768.67$ 1,857.10$ 1,949.94$ 2,047.46$ 2,149.83$ 2,257.31$ $45,985.42 $58,690.06 22.1084 28.2164 Billing and Collections Specialist I 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Mechanic II 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Administrative Assistant I 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Facilities Maintenance Technician II 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Sanitation Worker I 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Transit Bus Driver 29 1,812.88$ 1,903.53$ 1,998.69$ 2,098.64$ 2,203.56$ 2,313.75$ $47,134.88 $60,157.50 22.6610 28.9219 Wastewater Collections Specialist I 30 1,858.20$ 1,951.11$ 2,048.66$ 2,151.13$ 2,258.65$ 2,371.58$ $48,313.20 $61,661.08 23.2275 29.6448 Water Operator I 30 1,858.20$ 1,951.11$ 2,048.66$ 2,151.13$ 2,258.65$ 2,371.58$ $48,313.20 $61,661.08 23.2275 29.6448 Administrative Assistant II 31 1,904.67$ 1,999.89$ 2,099.90$ 2,204.89$ 2,315.12$ 2,430.88$ $49,521.42 $63,202.88 23.8084 30.3860 Wastewater Plant Operator I 31 1,904.67$ 1,999.89$ 2,099.90$ 2,204.89$ 2,315.12$ 2,430.88$ $49,521.42 $63,202.88 23.8084 30.3860 Sanitation Worker II 31 1,904.67$ 1,999.89$ 2,099.90$ 2,204.89$ 2,315.12$ 2,430.88$ $49,521.42 $63,202.88 23.8084 30.3860 Mechanic Lead 31 1,904.67$ 1,999.89$ 2,099.90$ 2,204.89$ 2,315.12$ 2,430.88$ $49,521.42 $63,202.88 23.8084 30.3860 Facilities Lead 31 1,904.67$ 1,999.89$ 2,099.90$ 2,204.89$ 2,315.12$ 2,430.88$ $49,521.42 $63,202.88 23.8084 30.3860 Payroll/AP Specialist 32 1,952.27$ 2,049.88$ 2,152.37$ 2,260.00$ 2,373.00$ 2,491.65$ $50,759.02 $64,782.90 24.4034 31.1456 Executive Assistant I 33 2,001.07$ 2,101.12$ 2,206.18$ 2,316.50$ 2,432.32$ 2,553.93$ $52,027.82 $66,402.18 25.0134 31.9241 Billing and Collections Specialist II 34 2,051.10$ 2,153.66$ 2,261.34$ 2,374.40$ 2,493.13$ 2,617.77$ $53,328.60 $68,062.02 25.6388 32.7221 Water Operator II 34 2,051.10$ 2,153.66$ 2,261.34$ 2,374.40$ 2,493.13$ 2,617.77$ $53,328.60 $68,062.02 25.6388 32.7221 Wastewater Plant Operator II 36 2,154.93$ 2,262.68$ 2,375.81$ 2,494.61$ 2,619.33$ 2,750.28$ $56,028.18 $71,507.28 26.9366 34.3785 Human Resources Analyst I 37 2,208.80$ 2,319.24$ 2,435.22$ 2,556.98$ 2,684.82$ 2,819.04$ $57,428.80 $73,295.04 27.6100 35.2380 Sanitation Supervisor 37 2,208.80$ 2,319.24$ 2,435.22$ 2,556.98$ 2,684.82$ 2,819.04$ $57,428.80 $73,295.04 27.6100 35.2380 Streets Supervisor 37 2,208.80$ 2,319.24$ 2,435.22$ 2,556.98$ 2,684.82$ 2,819.04$ $57,428.80 $73,295.04 27.6100 35.2380 Transit Coordinator 37 2,208.80$ 2,319.24$ 2,435.22$ 2,556.98$ 2,684.82$ 2,819.04$ $57,428.80 $73,295.04 27.6100 35.2380 City Project Coordinator 38 2,264.03$ 2,377.23$ 2,496.09$ 2,620.89$ 2,751.94$ 2,889.54$ $58,864.78 $75,128.04 28.3004 36.1193 Staff Accountant 38 2,264.03$ 2,377.23$ 2,496.09$ 2,620.89$ 2,751.94$ 2,889.54$ $58,864.78 $75,128.04 28.3004 36.1193 Water Operator III 38 2,264.03$ 2,377.23$ 2,496.09$ 2,620.89$ 2,751.94$ 2,889.54$ $58,864.78 $75,128.04 28.3004 36.1193 Building Inspector I 40 2,378.64$ 2,497.58$ 2,622.42$ 2,753.57$ 2,891.24$ 3,035.81$ $61,844.64 $78,931.06 29.7330 37.9476 Code Compliance Officer I 40 2,378.64$ 2,497.58$ 2,622.42$ 2,753.57$ 2,891.24$ 3,035.81$ $61,844.64 $78,931.06 29.7330 37.9476 Assistant Planner 41 2,438.10$ 2,560.00$ 2,688.00$ 2,822.40$ 2,963.52$ 3,111.70$ $63,390.60 $80,904.20 30.4763 38.8963 Homeless Outreach Coordinator 41 2,438.10$ 2,560.00$ 2,688.00$ 2,822.40$ 2,963.52$ 3,111.70$ $63,390.60 $80,904.20 30.4763 38.8963 Billing and Collections Supervisor 43 2,561.54$ 2,689.62$ 2,824.09$ 2,965.30$ 3,113.56$ 3,269.25$ $66,600.04 $85,000.50 32.0193 40.8656 Code Compliance Officer II 43 2,561.54$ 2,689.62$ 2,824.09$ 2,965.30$ 3,113.56$ 3,269.25$ $66,600.04 $85,000.50 32.0193 40.8656 Building Inspector II 43 2,561.54$ 2,689.62$ 2,824.09$ 2,965.30$ 3,113.56$ 3,269.25$ $66,600.04 $85,000.50 32.0193 40.8656 GIS Specialist 43 2,561.54$ 2,689.62$ 2,824.09$ 2,965.30$ 3,113.56$ 3,269.25$ $66,600.04 $85,000.50 32.0193 40.8656 Wastewater Plant Operator III 43 2,561.54$ 2,689.62$ 2,824.09$ 2,965.30$ 3,113.56$ 3,269.25$ $66,600.04 $85,000.50 32.0193 40.8656 Water Supervisor 44 2,625.56$ 2,756.85$ 2,894.69$ 3,039.44$ 3,191.42$ 3,350.98$ $68,264.56 $87,125.48 32.8195 41.8873 Lead Code Compliance Officer 45 2,691.24$ 2,825.79$ 2,967.09$ 3,115.46$ 3,271.21$ 3,434.77$ $69,972.24 $89,304.02 33.6405 42.9346 Associate Planner 45 2,691.24$ 2,825.79$ 2,967.09$ 3,115.46$ 3,271.21$ 3,434.77$ $69,972.24 $89,304.02 33.6405 42.9346 Information Technology & Marketing Specialist 46 2,758.52$ 2,896.43$ 3,041.26$ 3,193.33$ 3,352.98$ 3,520.65$ $71,721.52 $91,536.90 34.4815 44.0081 Wastewater Supervisor 46 2,758.52$ 2,896.43$ 3,041.26$ 3,193.33$ 3,352.98$ 3,520.65$ $71,721.52 $91,536.90 34.4815 44.0081 Accounting Supervisor 46 2,758.52$ 2,896.43$ 3,041.26$ 3,193.33$ 3,352.98$ 3,520.65$ $71,721.52 $91,536.90 34.4815 44.0081 Police Non-Exempt Bi-Weekly Pay Schedule
Police Cadet PT Hourly 25.5000 25.5000
Community Services Officer 30 1,858.20$ 1,951.11$ 2,048.66$ 2,151.13$ 2,258.65$ 2,371.58$ $48,313.20 $61,661.08 23.2275 29.6448 Police Records Clerk 33 2,001.07$ 2,101.12$ 2,206.18$ 2,316.50$ 2,432.32$ 2,553.93$ $52,027.82 $66,402.18 25.0134 31.9241 Police Dispatcher 36 2,154.93$ 2,262.68$ 2,375.81$ 2,494.61$ 2,619.33$ 2,750.28$ $56,028.18 $71,507.28 26.9366 34.3785 Senior Police Dispatcher 40 2,378.64$ 2,497.58$ 2,622.42$ 2,753.57$ 2,891.24$ 3,035.81$ $61,844.64 $78,931.06 29.7330 37.9476 Police Activities League (PAL) Coordinator 40 2,378.64$ 2,497.58$ 2,622.42$ 2,753.57$ 2,891.24$ 3,035.81$ $61,844.64 $78,931.06 29.7330 37.9476 Police Officer 44 2,625.56$ 2,756.85$ 2,894.69$ 3,039.44$ 3,191.42$ 3,350.98$ $68,264.56 $87,125.48 32.8195 41.8873 Police Support Services Manager 44 2,625.56$ 2,756.85$ 2,894.69$ 3,039.44$ 3,191.42$ 3,350.98$ $68,264.56 $87,125.48 32.8195 41.8873 Senior Police Officer 47 2,827.45$ 2,968.83$ 3,117.25$ 3,273.12$ 3,436.78$ 3,608.64$ $73,513.70 $93,824.64 35.3431 45.1080 Police Sergeant 54 3,361.00$ 3,529.01$ 3,705.49$ 3,890.74$ 4,085.29$ 4,289.54$ $87,386.00 $111,528.04 42.0125 53.6193

CITY OF WASCO

POSITION & SALARY RANGE LIST
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

DIRECTOR - ANNUAL
$113,106.91
$142,317.83
$158,236.67
$158,236.67
$108,160.00 $154,128.00

ELECTED OFFICIALS - MONTHLY

MINIMUM MAXIMUM
$208,642.98
$101,728.20
$113,106.91
$144,356.25 $192,478.90
$113,106.91 $158,236.67
$113,106.91 $158,236.67
$113,106.91 $158,236.67
$124,800.00 $182,000.00

ANNUAL PAY HOURLY RATE

HOURLY RATE ANNUAL PAY

ANNUAL PAY HOURLY RATE
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STAFF REPORT

CITY OF WASCO

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Isarel Perez-Hernandez, CMT, Finance Director

DATE: July 01, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 2025-4225, Approving the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 –2026 Annual Operating Budget and the Five -Year 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program in Compliance with AB 2561 Vacancy Reporting Requirements.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming Resolution No. 2025-4225, Approving the City’s Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Operating Budget and the Five- Year 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program in Compliance with AB 2561 Vacancy Reporting Requirements

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

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not 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.

Background
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025 -4225, approving the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Opera ting and Capital Improvement Program Budget. After the adoption of the budget, staff identified a requirement in a newly enacted state law, 195 of 200
Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561), that creates additional legal requirements for public agencies under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), including the City of Wasco.

Effective January 1, 2025, AB 2561 (Government Code Section 3502.3) requires public agencies to have a presentation of vacancy-related data and an analysis of recruitment efforts at a public hearing held prior to the adoption of any annual or multiyear budget.

Although notice of the public hearing and preparation of the reports were completed, the presentation was not scheduled prior to the June 17 budget adoption process, which means corrective action is now necessary to bring the City into compliance with this new law.

To ensure legal compliance, the City Clerk has published notice of a public hearing, and the Human Resources Department has presented the required information to the City Council in a pres entation and any employee bargaining unit. Following the public hearing, the City Council is now asked to re-adopt the FY 2025–26 Budget in accordance with state law.

Discussion:

To comply with AB 2561, the City of Wasco must implement the following steps:

General Compliance Requirements (Applies to All Agencies).

1. Track all job vacancies within the organization.

2. Present vacancy-related information at a public hearing before the City Council at least once per fiscal year and prior to the adoption of the annual or multiyear budget.

3. Include the following information in the public hearing presentation:
a. Number of posted job openings.
b. Number of candidates interviewed.
c. Eligibility lists created.
d. Conditional offers extended.
e. Overview of recruitment and retention efforts.

4. Identify any policies, procedures, or recruitment activities that may be creating obstacles in the hiring process.

5. Discuss potential changes or strategies to remove those obstacles and improve recruitment success.

Additional Requirements if a Bargaining Unit’s Vacancy Rate Exceeds 20% (Wasco’s vacancy rate(s) do not exceed 20%)
If requested by a recognized employee organization, the City must also present:

1. The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit.

2. The total number of applicants for those vacant positions.

3. The average number of days to complete the hiring process from job posting to offer.

4. Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions that could support recruitment and retention.
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Revisiting the FY 2025–26 Budget and conducting the required public hearing ensures full compliance with AB 2561, promotes transparency, and supports Wasco’s ongoing commitment to sound labor relations and responsible governance.

NEXT STEPS
Following the public hearing, staff will bring forward a resolution for the re -adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025– 26 Operating Budget and the 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program. This action ensures compliance with state law and affirms the City’s commitment to transparency and responsible fiscal management.

Upon Council re-adoption, staff will continue to work on finaliz ing the adopted budget documents to departments, and both the Operating and Capital Budget books will be published on the City’s website for public access.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution - Reaffirming Resolution No. 2025-4225 and Re-Adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Operating Budget and the Five -Year 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

2. Resolution No. 2025-4225

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -_________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO RE-ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 AND THE 2025–2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted the 2025-26 Preliminary Budget and 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the City Council for its review and consideration in accordance with the strategic goals and policies established by the City Council , and in accordance with Section 2.04.160 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, subsequent to that adoption, staff identified new requirements established by Assembly Bill 2561, codified in Government Code Section 3502.3, which mandates a public hearing prior to budget adoption to present information related to job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has duly published notice of a public hearing and the Human Resources Department has provided the required presentation in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this information and considered all related testimony and public input at the properly noticed hearing; and WHEREAS, the re-adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Operating Budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program affirms the City’s compliance with state law, preserves transparency in the budget process, and supports the City’s continued commitment to responsible fiscal management and effective public service delivery; and WHEREAS, the City of Wasco has complied with all provisions of Article XIIIB, as amended, in determining the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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

SECTION 1: the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Operating Budget and the 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program are hereby re-adopted, with no changes from the budget previously adopted with Resolution No. 2025-4225 on June 17, 2025, except to affirm compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 as reflected in the public hearing and staff presentation.

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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 June 17, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: __________

__________________________

MONICA FLORES
DEPUTY CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 4225
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING THE CITY’S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND 2025-30 CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted the 2025-26 Preliminary Operating Budget and the 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP ) to the City Council for its review and consideration in accordance with the strategic goals and policies established by the City Council, and in accordance with Section 2.04.160 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the 2025-26 Budget and 2025-30 CIP is based upon extensive City Council review and discussion after three budget-related workshops; and WHEREAS, the City of Wasco has complied with all provisions of Article XIIIB, as amended, in determining the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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

SECTION 1: the 2025-26 Operating Budget and 2025-30 Capital Improvement Program are hereby adopted as presented in the Preliminary Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with modifications as approved by the City Council on June 17, 2025. -o0o-
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 – 4225 was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on June 17, 2025, by the following vote:

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

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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