Agenda, first session — Wasco City Council, July 15, 2025

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, July 15, 2025

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

Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 2025 exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.

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ponibilidad.

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. UnWired Broadband

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 li mited to two (2) minutes. A maximum of Thirty (30) minutes will be allowed for any one subject. Please state your name for the record before making yo
ur 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:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency to remove Isarel Perez -Hernandez as Authorizing Signer for all Successor Agency Bank Accounts. (Hurlbert)

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, July 15, 2025 a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Wasco Public Financing Authority to remove Isarel Perez -Hernandez as Authorizing Signers for all Wasco Public Financing Authority Bank Accounts. (Hurlbert)

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 $ 252,183.98

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:

1. April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting

2. July 1, 2025, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement , Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments thereto for the 2025 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378, of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Declaring its Intention to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Wasco Maintenance District No. 1, Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 01 -01, No. 01 -02, No. 06-1, and 2017 -1 for Tax Year 2025 and Authorizing the City Clerk to set the Public Hearing.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378, of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute a Purchase Order with Bakersfield Well and Pump for Emergency Repairs to Well #8 in the Amount not to Exceed $15,000.00.

f. 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 Assistant Chief of Police to attend the C alifornia POST Management Course scheduled for August 4-8, 2025, in San Diego, CA.

g. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution to Remove Isarel Perez-Hernandez as an Authorized Signer for all City Bank Accounts.

h. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to enter into a professional services agreement with Koff and Associates for recruitment services for the position of Finance Director and approve a budget amendment to increase 3 of 71
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, July 15, 2025 the Human Resources division budget for Professional Services by thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)

12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds th e Ordinance e xempt from the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061; Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Title 9 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code, adding Chapter 9.20, Offenses Against Public Decency. (Cobb)

b. Council finds the Ordinance e xempt from the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061; Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 10.36.100 of Chapter 10.36 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code to Prohibit Human -Powered Vending upon Streets, Roads and Bicycle Lanes. (Cobb)

c. Council finds the Ordinance exempt from the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061; Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 12.32.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 12.32 (Unlawful Camping in Public Places) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code. (Cobb) 13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS: None

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (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 July 1, 2025.

b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT 54957
Title: Finance Director

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, July 15, 2025 d. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: LEO Towing

e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Real Property: Portion of APN 487-010-83
City Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Party: Assurance Development
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

20) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on July 11, 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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Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk

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

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STAFF REPORT
Successor Agency to the Former
Wasco Redevelopment Agency

TO: Honorable Chairman and Governing Board

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency to remove Isarel Perez -Hernandez as Authorizing Signer for all Successor Agency Bank Accounts.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Governing Board
1) Adopt a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency Authorizing the Signing Authority for all Successor Agency Bank Accounts; 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 Califor nia 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 r esult 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 Successor Agency bank accounts require a formal resolution by the governing body to authorize representatives on their behalf to establish new accounts and or modify existing accounts and to make deposits or withdrawals into the bank account. Through this resolution, we are removing Isarel Perez-Hernandez Deputy Treasurer.

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
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Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WASCO REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR ALL SUCCESSOR AGENCY BANK

ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, The Governing Board hereby authorizes the following individuals to have signing authority for all bank accounts of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency:

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency as follows:

SECTION 1: These individuals shall have the authority to sign checks and conduct banking transactions on behalf of the Agency until they are removed from their elected or assigned position.

SECTION 2: Effective July 15, 2025, Isarel Perez-Hernandez Deputy Treasurer, will be removed from signing authority for all bank accounts of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former Wasco Redevelopmen t Agency at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 2025, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
CHAIRMAN of the Successor
Agency to the Former Wasco
Redevelopment Agency

Attest: ___________________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Board of the Successor Agency
to the Former Wasco
Redevelopment Agency
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STAFF REPORT
Wasco Public Financing Authority

TO: Honorable Chairman and Board of Directors

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Wasco Public Financing Authority to remove Isarel Perez -Hernandez as Authorizing Signer for all Wasco Public Financing Authority Bank Accounts.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Board of Directors
1) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Wasco Public Financing Authority Authorizing Signing Authority for all Wasco Public Financing Authority Bank Accounts; and

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:

The Authority bank accounts require a formal resolution by the governing body to authorize representatives on their behalf to establish new accounts and or modify existing accounts and to make deposits or withdrawals into the bank account . Through this resolution, we are removing Isarel Perez-Hernandez Deputy Treasurer.

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
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Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASCO PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR ALL

WASCO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BANK ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the following individuals to have signing authority for all bank accounts of the Wasco Public Financing Authority:

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Board of Directors of the Wasco Public Financing Authority as follows:

SECTION 1: These individuals shall have the authority to sign checks and conduct banking transactions on behalf of the Wasco Public Financing Authority until they are removed from their elected or assigned position.

SECTION 2: Effective July 15, 2025 Isarel Perez-Hernandez Deputy Treasurer will be removed from signing authority for all bank accounts of the Wasco Public Financing Authority.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Governing Board of the Wasco Public Financing Authority at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 2025, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
CHAIRMAN of the Wasco
Public Financing Authority
Attest: _______________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Board of the Wasco Public
Financing Authority
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 15, 2025

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Finance Director Isarel Perez -Hernandez, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat, Kern Fire Chief Joe Appleton

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition of Former Sales Tax Committee Member CARL J. HIVELY Mayor Medina presented the certificate of recognition to Carl Joe Hively.

b. Sexual Harassment Awareness Month – LIDERES DE CAMPESINAS Mayor Medina presented the proclamation to the members of Lideres de Campesinas

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

Public comment by Claribel Gutierrez.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 15, 2025 Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores mentioned there were no email comments for this item or any other agenda items.

8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No reports – Fire Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
Chief Fivecoat gave a PowerPoint presentation on recent crime statistics.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for April 1, 2025, Regular Meeting.

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per participation for Mayor Medina, Council Member Reyna, and City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert to attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit on April 23 – April 25, 2025, in Sacramento, California.

d. Council finds this action qualifies as categorically exempt pursuant to section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Letter Authorizing the County of Kern as the Lead Agency to Submit to the California Department of Resources Rec ycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) a Regional Application for the Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) Fiscal Year 2025 -26 on its behalf.

Reso#2025-4194

There was no conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any council members.

Motion by Mayor Medina, seconded by Council Member Martinez, to approve the consent calendar by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 15, 2025 14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to Sign and Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc., a full-service grant writing firm, to provide grant writing assistance for projects listed on the Adopted Capital Improvement Program. (Hurlbert)
Reso#2025-4195
Agmt#2025-012

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
b. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an agreement with Teter Architects & Engineers Connected for Professional Architectural Services for the new Wasco Police Building Project.

Reso#2025-4196
Agmt#2025-013

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
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Deputy Public Works Director Alberto Martinez. (Hurlbert)
Reso#2025-4917
Agmt#2022-008(1)

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Pro Tem left the council chambers at 6:56 p.m.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 15, 2025 Motion by Council Member Martinez , 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” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an Employment Agreement with Assistant Chief of Police , Alecio Mora. (Hurlbert)
Reso#2025-4198
Agmt#2025-014

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

Public comments by Claribel Gutierrez.

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
e. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to develop, finalize and endorse all documents and agreements necessary to make full utilization of Rule 20A Power Line Undergrounding funds allocated to the City of Wasco. (Hurlbert)
Reso#2025-4199

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, 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
f. Council finds this action is not a “project” under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse a Side Letter with WPOA concerning Evidence and Property Room Duty incentive pay. (Hurlbert)
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Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 15, 2025 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, 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
15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports – the next meeting will be May 1, 2025.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
No reports – the next meeting will be April 17, 2025.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
The month of April will be going dark. Mayor Medina requested an update from the City Manager regarding the location of Gromer Avenue and Palm Avenue, as well as the date for the next cleanup. The City Manager will provide a final update and get back to the Mayor.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• The Community Breakfast will be hosted by the Wasco Historical Society, located at the Wasco Museum, on May 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
• The SNIP event will be on April 7, 2025, at 8:00 am. To 4:00 p.m. in front of the Public Works department.
• The Veterans Banner Program open enrollment ended on April 7, 2025. There are five new banner requests, and they will be ordered. A small portion of the banner maintenance budget has been established to replace the oldest and most worn seasonal banners. There are some for spring and for winter. • The Wasco Recreation and Parks District Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, was well attended.
• The Police Activities League PAL Ribbon Cutting is being held on April 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the PAL Building.
• Wasco Resources Fair at Wasco High School on April 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• League of California Cities Leaders Summit from April 23-25, 2025, in Sacramento. • Kern EDC Economic Summit on May 1, 2025, at California State University, Bakersfield at 7:00 a.m.
• The International Conference of Shopping Centers ICSC Conference will be from May 18-20, 2025, in Las Vegas.
• Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Cemetery will be on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
• Wasco Bike Rodeo will be on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Barker Park. • There are two potential Special City Council meetings in the next week before May 6, 2025. One will address what may ha ve been missed with Rule 20A. The other is that the completion of the Unwired fiber overbuild contract is near, and a quorum is needed for the special meetings to move forward with those items.

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17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Council Member Reyna:
• Attended the first anniversary of Carnitas El Jessie on April 6, 2025. Requested that the Community Development Director, Keri Cobb, contact the owner regarding concerns about the building's status.
• Attended the UCLA Mobile Ophthalmology Clinic at the Courthouse, which provided free services to the Wasco farm working community by appointment. • Attended the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Easter Egg Hunt event on April 12, 2025.
• Requested staff to attend to unfinished sidewalks at the location of Fifth Street east of Poplar Avenue, to Karl Kelemen’s Elementary School, and further.

Mayor Medina
• Requested staff look into who is responsible for cleaning up the overgrown weeds in front of the apartments on the corner of Palm Avenue and 7 th Street, and have
them cleaned up.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Medina adjourned into closed session at 7:36 p.m.

Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 7:46 p.m.

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for February 4, 2025.

b. 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: two potential cases.

c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS 54956.8
Property: APN 487-010-83
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBD
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.

a. Closed Session Minutes for February 4, 2025.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saladaña, to approve the closed session minutes by the following roll call vote:

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

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No reportable action.

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk

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Valentin Medina, Mayor

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City of Wasco City Council Minutes Agenda, July 1, 2025

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor
Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

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

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Mark Bateman , Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Finance Director Isarel Perez-Hernandez, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Human Resource Manager Nancy Vera, Chief of Police Charlie Fivecoat, Assistant Chief of Police Alecio Mora, Lead Code Compliance Officer Sergio Gonzalez, Homeless Outreach Coordinator Mandy Bega

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: Observed a moment of silence

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

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

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition Connie Bernal
Mayor Medina presented Connie Bernal with a certificate of recognition.

b. Homeless Outreach Coordinator Status Report
The Community Development Director presented a status report.

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Maria Munoz

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City of Wasco City Council Minutes Agenda, July 1, 2025 City Clerk Maria O. Martinez mentioned no email comments for this item or other agenda items.

8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No report – Fire Chief Appleton absent
b. Wasco Police Department (Fivecoat)
Assistant Chief of Police Mora gave a PowerPoint presentation on crime statistics.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:

1. June 3, 2025, Regular Meeting

2. June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Administrative Manager/City Clerk and the Executive Assistant I/Deputy City Clerk to attend the California Municipal Clerks Association CMCA Annual Conference on April 29– May 1, 2026, in Anaheim, California.

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 t o
Accept the Grant Award of $148,142.00 and Execute a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, a nd any Amendments t hereto for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ( CTFGP) from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

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e. 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 Accept the Grant Award of $48,085.00 and Execute the Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, Certifications and Assurances for the Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program.

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f. 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 per trip for the Human Resources Manager to attend the California Public Employers Labor 24 of 71
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g. 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 Sign and Execute a Purchase Order with TrailersPlus Bakersfield for a Purchase of T wo Dump Trailers for a total amount not to exceed $22,000.00.

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h. 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 California Commission of Police Officer Standards POST Homicide Investigation Course scheduled for July 7 - 18, 2025, in McClellan, CA.

i. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of the acceptance of the Central Avenue Rehabilitation Project and authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.

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j. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing t he City Manager or designee to Endorse and enter into an Agreement with BHT Engineering, Inc. for the design phase of the Filburn Avenue WEST CMAQ Project in an amount not to exceed $86,697.50 and allowing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000.00.

Pulled for Separate Consideration

k. 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 Endorse and Enter into an Agreement with BHT Engineering, Inc. for the Design Phase of the Filburn Avenue EAST CMAQ Project in an Amount not to Exceed $85,922.50 and allowing the City Manager to Execute Contract Change Orders in an Amount not to Exceed an Aggregate of $15,000.00.

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l. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Accept and file the City of Wasco Triennial Performance Audit for Fiscal Years 2021/2022 through 2023/2024.

There was no conflict of interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council Members.

City Manager Scott Hurlbert pulled item 11j for separate consideration.

Motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the consent calendar with separate consideration on item 11j by the following roll call vote:

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

j. 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 Endorse and enter into an Agreement with BHT Engineering, Inc. for the design phase of the Filburn Avenue WEST CMAQ Project in an amount not to exceed $86,697.50 and allowing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000.00.

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City Manager Hurlbert explained that the amounts of the project are less than what was posted on the agenda ; the correct amount is $ 85,922.50. Changes will be reflected in the staff report, resolution, and agreement with the exhibit.

Motion by Mayor Medina, seconded by Council Member Reyna , to a dopt the resolution with changes mentioned by the following roll call vote:

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

12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Public Hearing and Reporting on City of Wasco Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561. (Hurlbert)

City Manager Hurlbert gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Medina opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Medina closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Medina, to receive and file the report by the following roll call vote:

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

13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this is not a “project” defined under section 1 5378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving Amending the Employment Agreements between Kameron Arnold, Charles V. Fivecoat, Maria Lara, and the City of Wasco.

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Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. Council finds this is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; 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.

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Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
c. Council finds this is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; 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 (Hurlbert)
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Oral presentation by City Manager Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
Mayor Medina:
• Some comments from the Kern EDC meeting included: the casino in Arvin will open in four months and will provide about 2,000 jobs, there is a proposal for an industrial park on Rosedale Ranch, there hasn’t been a new oil well drilled in Kern County in the last two years, and at one point 450,000 barrels of oil were being produced and that was down to 230,000. The 2025 - 2028 Strategic Plan is in the works and expected to be printed soon.

b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
Council Member Reyna:
• Highway 43 Pedestrian Beacons; the permit was issued on May 14, 2025. • Highway 46 Pedestrian Beacons is awaiting the City Manager’s signatu re. Shane Gunn will be asked to connect directly to the City Manager. • Followed up on the county roads with Supervisor David Couch. • The RSTP and the CMAQ applications were due July 17, 2025. • Followed up with the Highway 46 bike lane between Central Avenue and Beckes Street with Shane Gunn, and he requested that the information be sent to him from city staff so he can provide an official response.

c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Mayor Medina:
• Last Saturday, June 28, 2025, the latest cleanup event was held, and had a great turnout. Thanked the city staff for organizing the event. The next cleanup event will be posted as soon as the location is determined.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• The Community Breakfast has gone dark for July 2025.
• The SNIP event will take place on July 3, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment in front of the Public Works Department.
• Pet adoption event on July 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Grocery Outlet. • PAL open house on July 10, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the PAL building.
• Save the Date: Kern EDC Annual Dinner, September 10, 2025. • The Water Department was doing preventative or proacti ve valve replacement. Staff will inform the council if that starts up again. • West Kern Economic Alliance's next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wonderful Amenities Logistic Center.
• Staff has been moving forward on a number of fro nts with the anti -illegal fireworks campaign, including the distribution of door hangers by Mr. Reyna and developed an English/Spanish flier to be distributed to regular fireworks booths for them to not only post, but have a few copies to hand out to customers, and transit passengers.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
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• Participated in the Wasco Task Force Beautification Project on June 21, 2025. • Attended the third and fourth Hearts and Minds Workshops on June 22nd and June 29th, with 50 participants overall.
• Attended the Fourth of July celebration at Barker Park on June 28, 2025. • Attended Coffee with a Cop at the Woman’s Club today, July 1, 2025.

Mayor Medina:
• Requested a certificate of recognition for Police Officers.

There were no public comments on the closed session items.

Mayor Medina adjourned into closed session at 7:32 pm.

Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 8:35 pm

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for June 17, 2025.

b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: LEO Towing

d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – City Manager per Government Code Section 54957
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City Attorney Mark Bateman reported out.

a. Closed Session Minutes for June 17, 2025.

Motion by Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member Martinez, Seconded by Mayor Medina to approve the closed session minutes by the following roll call vote:

AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation No reportable action.

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: LEO Towing
No reportable action.

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No reportable action.
20) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria Lara, Assistant City Manager

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement , Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments thereto for the 202 5 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive and file this report and approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco approving an application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement, budget appropriations, and any amendments thereto for the 202 5 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants; and

2) Find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to review under CEQA.

Environmental Review:

This action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 a nd is, therefore, not subject to CEQA since it does not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The approval of this agenda item does not commit the City to a definite course of action concerning a project, since the action authorized herein may lead to the negotiation of a grant agreement. This proposed activity is, therefore, not subject to CEQA. Any future action connected to this approval that constitutes a project will be reviewed for compliance with CEQA.

Discussion:

The Wonderful Company is investing $1 million in communities where its employees live and work to help create safer and healthier communities. Eligible applicants include non- profits, schools, and local government agencies, which can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. Grant categories include youth enrichment and education,

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community health, domestic violence, arts, economic development, legal aid, and park access sustainability.

The City is proposing to apply for funding in the youth enrichment and education, and community health categories to implement and support activities for the Police Activities League (PAL) and expand Bike Safety Rodeos. The goal is to increase participation and provide an opportunity for the participants to learn and promote healthy recreational activities.

Applications are due August 31, 2025.

Fiscal Impact:

No impact at this time. No matching funds are required.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - _____

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

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE WONDERFUL COMPANY’S 2025 WONDERFUL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Wonderful Company has issued a call for applications for the 2025 Wonderful Community Grants Program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to apply for and receive an allocation of funds through the Wonderful Community Grants Program.

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

SECTION 1: The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the following request for a funding allocation from the Wonderful Company’s Wonderful Community Grants Program:
• Police Activity League (PAL) Program
• Bike Safety Rodeo

SECTION 2 : The City Council hereby agrees to administer the grant, if awarded, according to the procedures stated in the application and execute any and all instruments requ ired by the Wonderful Company for participation in the Wonderful Community Grants Program.

SECTION 3 : The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to act on the City’s behalf in all matters related to the application. If approved, the City Man ager or designee is authorized to sign the contract, make budget appropriations, and amendments with the Wonderful Company for the grant.

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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 15, 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 MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Declaring its Intention to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Wasco Maintenance District No. 1, Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 01-01, No. 01-02, No. 06-1, and 2017-1 for Tax Year 2025 and Authorizing the City Clerk to set the Public Hearing.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1) Adopt a r esolution Declaring its Intention to Review the Improvements and Assessments for Wasco Maintenance District No. 1, Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 01-01, No. 01-02, No. 06-1, and 2017-1, approve the resolution to set the Public Hearing for August 5 , 2025, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the resolution setting the public hearing; and

2) Find that this 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:

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:

After a maintenance district has been established, it is necessary to complete an annual Engineer’s Report to review and update the assessments on the lots and to include new tracts into the districts. This resolution accepts the filing of the Engineer’s Reports and sets the public hearing for confirmation of the levy of assessments.

Discussion:

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Wasco Maintenance District No. 1 includes Tract 5071-A, B, and C, Tract 5890 Phases 1 – 3, Tract 5653-A, Precise Development No. 95-2, Tract 6308, and Tract 6451. No new tracts were added. No CPI increase is allowed for this District because it was not included when the district was established.

Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 01 -01 includes Tract 5972 Phases 1 – 4. No new tracts were added. As of April 2025, t he Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area for All Items was 2.4%. The maximum increase established when the district was created shall not exceed 4%. Consequently, the assessment per parcel was increased by 2.4% this tax year.

Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 01 -02 includes Tract 5305 Phases 1-3, Tract 6449 Phases 1-3, and Tract 6282. No new tracts were added. As of April 2025, t he Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area for All Items was 2.4% .

Consequently, the assessment per parcel was increased 2.4% this tax year. This annual increase by the CPI was included when the district was established.

Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 06-1 includes Tract 6334 Phase 1, Tract 6432, Tract 6460 Phase 1, Tract 6473 Phases 1 and 2, Tract 6486, Tract 6589 Phase 1, Tract 6590, Tract 6600 Phase 1. No new tracts were added. As of April 2025, t he Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area for All Items was 2.4%. Consequently, the assessment per parcel was increased 2.4% this tax year. This annual increase by the CPI was included when the district was established.

Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2017-1 includes Tract 7127, and parcel 1 of Lot Line Adjustment No. 2009-02. No new tracts were added. As of April 2025, the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area for All Items was 2.4%. Consequently, the assessment per parcel was increased 2.4% this tax year. This annual increase by the CPI was included when the district was established.

The Engineer’s Report for each District was completed by the Engineer of Work and submitted to the City Clerk.

A public hearing is required before the assessments can be levied. The city must publish the resolution at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing.

Fiscal Impact:

The funds from the districts will be collected by the Kern County Assessor’s Office and disbursed to the City as a special assessment. These assessments, when collected, will go to their respective funds to pay for the maintenance and operation of the landscaping, walls, and drainage of each District.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Public Hearing

2. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR WASCO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, WASCO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NO. 01-01, NO. 01-02, NO. 06-1, AND 2017-1 FOR TAX YEAR 2025-26 AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING

WHEREAS, the Engineer of Work has prepared his report following Division 15, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 4 (starting with §22565) of the Streets and Highways Code; and

WHEREAS, per Streets and Highways Code §5820 et seq., §22500 et seq, and Government Code §56000 et seq, the City established charges for Wasco Maintenance District No. 1, Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 01-01, No. 01-02, and No. 06-1, and 2017-1; and

WHEREAS, the City Council intends to levy and collect assessments within Wasco Maintenance District No. 1, Wasco Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 01 - 01, No. 01-02, No. 06-1, and 2017-1; and

WHEREAS, the Engineer of Work has filed with the City Clerk the reports for each District required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, all interested persons are referred to those reports for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment districts.

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

SECTION 1: A public hearing is to be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall give notice by causing this resolution of intention to be published per Sections 22552 and 22553 of the California Streets and Highways Code

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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 15, 2025, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE WASCO CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm for the consideration and possible adoption of:

RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONFIRMING

THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 , LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 01 -01, NO. 01-02, NO. 06 -1, AND NO 2017-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said HEARING and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the subject outlined above. The purpose of the districts is the maintenance, servicing, and operation of the landscape, lighting, and storm drain basin improvements within the districts.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the public hearing subject may be obtained or viewed at City Hall or by telephone (661) 758-7214.

_____________________________
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute a Purchase Order with Bakersfield Well and Pump for Emergency Repairs to Well #8 in an Amount not to Exceed $15,000.00.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign and execute a purchase order with Bakersfield Well and Pump for emergency repairs to Well #8 in the amount not to exceed $15,000.00; 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:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not resul t in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Background:

The city of Wasco has six drinking water wells that supply the community's water needs.

With summer here, it is essential to keep all six wells operational, even with the addition of Water Well #13. On July 3rd, 2025, the variable frequency drive for Water Well #8 failed, requiring staff to shut down the entire well.

Discussion:

While Well #8 is part of the state revolving fund project and is scheduled for abandonment once the replacement wells are drilled and equipped, staff finds it cost - prohibitive to replace the entire drive because the drives a re not interchangeable for

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future use. As staff work to find spare parts or a bypass to repair the drive and restore the well to normal operation, it will take some time to troubleshoot the controller. In the meantime, city staff contacted Bakersfield Well and Pump to arrange for a temporary controller at the well, ensuring it remains operational in the event of an emergency. The installation and rental for the drive for 1-month costs $8,600.00, with the potential for the rental to extend up to two months while troubleshooting the older drive. Staff is requesting authorization to pay an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to Bakersfield Well and Pump for emergency work on well #8.

Fiscal Impact:

As part of the adopted budget for FY 25/26, funds were allocated for repairs to well pumps and equipment. This request falls within this appropriation.

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 EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BAKERSFIELD WELL AND PUMP FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO WELL #8 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00

WHEREAS, City staff took the necessary steps to repair well #8 and bring it back online; and

WHEREAS Bakersfield Well and Pump was used as the contractor for this service; and

WHEREAS, the repairs made to the well are temporary until the permanent fix is completed; and

WHEREAS,
as part of the adopted budget for FY 25/26, funds were allocated for repairs to well pumps and equipment, providing sufficient funds for this work.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to approve and execute a purchase order with Bakersfield Well and Pump for emergency repairs to Well #8 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, as attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

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

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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 15, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: MEDINA, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SALDAÑA, RAYA 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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Bakersfield Well & Pump Co.
7212 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
To: City of Wasco Quote #1
Public Works - Water Operations
Alberto Martinez
661 567-2517 mobile
Job Description: Drill New 16" x 1350' Well# @ 4.5 Mi W/o Hwy 33 & 3/4 Mi N/o Hwy 46 Item # Bid Item Description Qty Units Unit Bid Price Qty
This
Period
Period Total Qty to
Date Total to Date
1 Equipment & materials prep time 3 LS $ 125.00 3 $ 375.00 3 $ 375.00 2 7/3/25 furnish and install temporary VFD
panel, connect VFD to existing power and
to150hp electric well pump motor, startup
and run.
4 Hrs $ 450.00 4 $ 1,800.00 4 $ 1,800.00
3 Eaton 150hp VFD panel-monthly Rental 1 Ea $ 5,225.00 1 $ 5,225.00 1 $ 5,225.00 $ - $ - $ -
4 Disconnect electric motor and remove
temporary VFD.
4 Hrs $ 300.00 4 $ 1,200.00 4 $ 1,200.00
8,600.00$ 8,600.00$
Optional Rental Rate
Eaton 150hp VFD panel-Two-Week Rental 1 Ea $ 6,600.00 1 $ 6,600.00 1 $ 6,600.00 Oscar Macias
John C. Zimmerer
8-Jul-25
QUOTE
Pre-Job Meeting:

Prepared By: ________________________________________________________________ Signed By: __________________________________________________________________ Approved By: _______________________________________________________________ Date
Date
Date
Well 8 Temporary VFD Panel
Quote Date:
https://bwandpumps.sharepoint.com/sites/Operations/Shared Documents/Bid/2025/Macias, O/City of Wasco - Well 8 Temp Power-Soft Start/Quote Summary-City of Wasco-Well 8Quote #1Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT "A"
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Assistant Chief of Police to attend the C alifornia POST Management Course scheduled for August 4-8, 2025, in San Diego, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Assistant Chief of Police to attend the CA POST Management Course scheduled for August 4-8 , 2025, in San Diego, CA.

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:

The travel and training request are for the Assistant Chief of Police to attend a POST - certified Management Course. This is the first module of a three-part series that meets the POST training requirements for new lieutenants/managers. This course is delivered in three modules: A, B and C. There are 13 primary topics address ed in this course the meet the POST Management Course objectives. Each module must be completed in the appropriate sequence.

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Fiscal Impact:

The cost of travel and training is estimated not to exceed $4,900 for all three modules. The adopted FY 2024 -2025 Operating Budget contains sufficient funding to cover this expense; no budget action is required. The travel and per diem expenses are POST reimbursable.

Attachments:

1. Course information

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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Remove Isarel Perez -Hernandez as an Authorized Signer for all City Bank Accounts.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the signing authority for all City Bank Accounts; and

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:

The City’s bank accounts require a formal Resolution by the governing body to authorize representatives on their behalf to establish new accounts and /or modify existing accounts and to make deposits or withdrawals into the bank accounts . Through this resolution, we are removing Isarel Perez-Hernandez as Deputy Treasurer.

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

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Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Resolution authorizing the signing authority for all City Bank Accounts. 50 of 71

RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

THE SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR ALL CITY OF WASCO BANK ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, The City Council hereby authorizes the following individuals to have signing authority for all City of Wasco bank accounts:

Valentin Medina Mayor
Eduardo Saldana Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Scott Hurlbert City Manager
Maria Lara Assistant City Manager
Maria Martinez City Clerk
Lamar Rodriguez Treasurer

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

SECTION 1: These individuals shall have the authority to sign checks and conduct banking transactions on behalf of the City until they are removed from their elected or assigned position.

SECTION 2: Effective July 15, 2025, Isarel Perez-Hernandez, will be removed from signing authority for all City of Wasco bank accounts.

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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 15, 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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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to enter into a professional services agreement with Koff and Associates for recruitment services for the position of Finance Director and approve a budget amendment to increase the Human Resources division budget for Professional Services by thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to enter into a professional services agreement with Koff and Associates for recruitment services for the position of Finance Director and approve a budget amendment to increase the Human Resources division budget for Professional Services by thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).

2) Find that the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to review under CEQA.

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 do es 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:

Koff & Associates a Gallagher Comp any is a is a full -service, human resources and recruiting firm specializing in custom services for public sector agencies with over 36 years of service. Offering services such as Classification and Compensation Studies, Recruitment, Human Resources Compliance, Outsourced Human Resources Services, Performance Management Programs, Organizational Development, Training and Development, and Diversity and Inclusion. Staff would like to hire Koff & Associates to help with the recruitment process for the Finance Director position.

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Koff & Associates will conduct a full cycle Executive Search Recruitment beginning with a kick-off meeting with the agency’s hiring team to understand our unique needs and ideal candidate profile. Koff & Associates will generate a customized brochure, source a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants , coordinate interview panels, develop performance exercises and interview questions, and work with the City all the way through pre -employment steps and salary and hire date negotiation to ensure a successful placement.

To cover the cost associated with a full cycle Executive Search Recruitment we will need to amend the current Human Resources division budget under the Professional Services account. An amendment of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) is being requested at this time.

Fiscal Impact:

Fiscal impact of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00).

Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WASCO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOFF AND ASSOCIATES FOR RECRUITMENT

SERVICES FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR AND APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT

TO INCREASE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00).

WHEREAS, the City is seeking professional recruitment services to assist in hiring a Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, City Staff requested proposals from a number of qualified firms and considered qualifications, experience, cost, and familiarity with the local market to evaluate candidate firms; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends entering into a Professional Services Agreement With Koff And Associates for Recruitment Services for the position of Finance Director; and WHEREAS, the expense of these recruitment services was not foreseen or included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Operating Budget, therefore Staff requests City Council approve an Appropriation and Budget Amendment to i ncrease the Human Resources Division Budget for Professional Services by Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00).

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

SECTION 1: Approves, subject to final approval, corrections, and legal verbiage acceptable to the City Attorney, a professional services agreement with Koff & Associates for provision of Recruitment Services for the position of Finance Director.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or D esignee to endorse and implement the professional services agreement and to process an appropriation and budget amendment to the Human Resources, Professional Services account in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00).

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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 15th, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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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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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Keri Cobb, Community Development Director
Tom Schroeter, City Attorney

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Title 9 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code, adding Chapter 9.20, Offenses Against Public Decency

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Title 9 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code , adding Chapter 9.20, Offenses Against Public Decency; and

2) Find the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061 Environmental Review:

This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.

Discussion:

The proposed amendment to Title 9 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code prohibits public urination or defecation. Previously, the City’s Municipal Code did not address this issue, and both Code Compliance and Law Enforcement have encountered this problem. This is a common provision in local government municipal codes.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance Amendment

2. Proof of Publication

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 9.20, OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC

DECENCY AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(B)(2) AND (B)(3) AND SECTION 15061

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: AMENDMENT
Title 9 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Chapter 9.20 that reads as follows:

TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 9.20

OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY

9.20.010 OBSCENE CONDUCT.

It is unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in any place open to the public view.

SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY
Each of the provisions of this ordinance is severable. If any provision shall be declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.

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SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE
The City Clerk is hereby ordered to publish this Ordinance in summary form in accordance with the law, in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of its adoption.

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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the __ day of _____________ 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the day ____ of _________, 2025, by the following votes:

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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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Keri Cobb, Community Development Director
Tom Schroeter, City Attorney

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 10.36.100 of Chapter 10.36 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code to prohibit human -powered vending upon streets, roads and bicycle lanes and finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 10.36.100 of Chapter 10.36 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code to prohibit human-powered vending upon streets, roads, and bicycle lanes.

2. Find the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061 Environmental:

This Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3). The Ordinance will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes to the environment. In addition, the Ordinance is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it has no potential to result in physical changes to the environment, directly or indirectly.

Further, if the activity is deemed a project, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

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Discussion:

The proposed amendment to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City’s Municipal Code clarifies and brings internal consistency to the City’s Municipal Code with respect to the City’s prohibition on human powered vending from streets, roads, and bicycle lanes .

Vending from human-powered devices is prohibited in public streets and alleys in Section

5.16.220 (Food Vending Vehicles). Vending from sidewalks from human powered vehicles is permitted pursuant to state law and Chapter 5.40 of the City’s Municipal Code.

The proposed amendment to Chapter 10 .36 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) further clarifies the prohibition of human powered vending in public traveled ways including streets, roads, alleys, and bicycle lanes.

Direct human powered vending from roadways which were designed for vehic le circulation and parking is a hazardous practice and causes dangerous conflict between vehicles, vendors, and pedestrian customers.

In a recent informational report to the City Council, staff provided general information on the City’s enforcement and educational practices around street vending . Staff will continue to educate and enforce these laws with vendors using human powered vehicles to vend from the City’s streets.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance Amendment
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION 10.36.100 OF CHAPTER 10.36 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CITY OF WASCO

MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT HUMAN-POWERED VENDING UPON STREETS,

ROADS AND BICYCLE LANES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(B)(2) AND (B)(3) AND SECTION 15061 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FI NDINGS
A. Senate Bill (“SB”) 946, known as the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (“Act”) (Government Code Section 51036 et seq.), which became effective January 1, 2019, permits local authorities to regulate sidewalk vendors in accordance with the Act.

B. Sidewalk vendors, as defined by Government Code Section 51036, refers to persons who sell food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal - driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person upon a public sidewalk or other pedestrian path.

C. Chapter 5.40 of the Wasco Municipal Code implements the provisions of the Act.

D. Vehicle Code Section 22455 regulates vending from commercial vehicles throughout the State. Commercial vehicles refer to vehicles that can move on their own power or are “self-propelled”. Vehicle Code Section 22455 allows cities to adopt reasonable time, place and manner restrictions for vending from vehicles upon streets.

E. Chapter 5.16 of the Wasco Municipal Code regulates food vending vehicles and in the City in accordance with Vehicle Code Section 22455.

F. Vendors in the City have been operating human-powered conveyances within vehicle travel lanes and parking lanes , as opposed to sidewalks, thereby falling outside the purview of both the Act and Vehicle Code Section 22455, as well as the City’s laws implementing the same.

G. Such vendors disrupt vehicle circulation networks and pose a danger to themselves and their patrons by operating in locations designated for vehicle travel.

H. The City Council of the City of Wasco finds and determines that v ending from human-powered conveyances upon vehicle travel lanes and parking lanes endangers the health, safety and welfare of vendors, their patrons, and persons operating vehicles and bicycles on Ci ty streets and desires to prohibit such behavior.
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SECTION 2. Section 10.36.100 (Peddlers or vendors – Parking requirements – Permit required when) of Chapter 10.36 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Wasco Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“10.36.100 Pe ddlers or vendors – Parking requirements – Permit required when.

A. No person shall sell food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal- driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized or human-powered conveyance, or from one’s person, upon any road, street, or bicycle lane, as those terms are defined in the Vehicle Code. Violations of this subsection by a person with a valid sidewalk vending permit shall be enforced pursuant to Chapter 5.40 of this Code.

B. No person shall park or stand any vehicle used or intended to be used in the transportation of property for hire on any street while awaiting patronage for such vehicle, without first obtaining a written permit to do so from the legislative body, which permit shall designate the specific location where such vehicle may stand.

C. Whenever any permit is granted under the provisions of this section and a particular location to park or stand is specified therein, no person shall park or stand any vehicle on any location other than as designated in such permit. In the event that the holder of any such permit is convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction for violating any of the provisions of this section, such permit shall be forthwith revoked by the legislative body, upon the filing of the record of such conviction with the legislative body, and no permit shall thereafter be issued to such person until six months have elapsed from the date of such revocation.

SECTION 3. ENV
IRONMENTAL FINDINGS. The City Council of the City of Wasco find that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3). The Ordinance will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes to the environment. In addition, the Ordinance is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 beca use it has no potential to result in physical changes to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, if the activity is deemed a project, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 4. SEVERA
BILITY. Each of the provisions of this Ordinance is severable. If any provision shall be declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Cert
ification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published as required by law. 64 of 71

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

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TRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the __ day of ___, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the ___ day of ___, 2025, by the following votes:

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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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Keri Cobb, Community Development Director
Tom Schroeter, City Attorney

DATE: July 15, 2025

SUBJECT: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 12.32.020 (Definitions) of Chapter

12.32 (Unlawful Camping in Public Places) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Wasco amending Section 12.32.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 12.32 (Unlawful Camping in Public Places) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the City of Wasco Municipal Code; and

2) Find the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(B)(2) and (B)(3) and Section 15061.

Environmental review:

This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(b)(2) and (b)(3) and Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act review.

Discussion:

The proposed amendment adds to the definition of “Camp Facilities” in Chapter 12.32, Unlawful Camping in Public Places, to include motorhomes, trailers, or campers in addition to tents, huts, and temporary shelters as shown below:

12.32.020 Definitions.

B. “Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, or temporary shelters, motorhomes, trailers, or campers.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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This amendment clarifies that camping in motorhomes, trailers, or campers on public property is not legal in the City of Wasco.

Fiscal Impact:

None

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance Amendment

2. Proof of Publication

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - _____
AN O

RDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AMENDING SECTION

12.32.020 (DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 12.32 (UNLAWFUL CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES) OF

THE CITY OF WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(B)(2) AND (B)(3) AND SECTION 15061
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HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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ECTION 1: AMENDMENT
Sec tion 12.32.020(B) of Chapter 12.32 of Title 12 of the City of Wasco Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

Chapter 12.32 UNLAWFUL CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES

12. 32.020 DEFINITIONS.

B. “Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, tempo rary shelters, motorhomes, trailers or campers.

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ECTION 2: SEVERABILITY
Each of the provisions of this ordinance is severable. If any provision shall be declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in full force and effect.

S
ECTION 3: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(b)(2) and (b)(3) and Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act review.

SEC
TION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE
The City Clerk is hereby ordered to publish this Ordinance in summary form in accordance with the law, in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of its adoption.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the __ day of _____________ 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wasco on the day ____ of _________, 2025, by the following votes:

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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