Agenda — Wasco City Council, August 19, 2025

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, August 19, 2025 .

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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority
Tuesday, August 19, 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, August 19, 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: None

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: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:
a. Alecio Mora, Chief of Police

11) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, August 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
12) 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 $559,758.19 b. C
ouncil 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 Police Records Clerk to attend the POST Records Supervisor Course on September 29 – October 3, 2025, in San Diego, CA.
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ouncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 12 – 14 in Los Angeles, CA
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ouncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager or his designee(s) to incur travel to Sacramento CA, on September 17, 2025, to make public statements, and endorse letters of support for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan submitted by the Kern County Subbasin.
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ouncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Dispatcher to attend the POST Communications Training Officer Webinar Course on October 28- 31, 2025.
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ouncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Officers to attend the POST Certified Traffic Collision Investigation Training Course scheduled for September 29, 2025 – October 03, 2025, in Fresno, CA. g. C
ouncil 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 Enter into a Service Agreement with the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits to Prepare the Annual Street Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025, and any related Documents Necessary to Complete the Contract in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00.
13) P
UBLIC HEARINGS: None
14) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
15) N
EW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds that this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Informational only: Update on the Repairs and Current Status of WELL NO. 8. (Villa)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, August 19, 2025 b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Purchase Order with Phil Long Ford of Denver for the Purchase of Two (2) New Ford Utility Interceptor AWD Police Vehicles, Including Emergency Lighting, Other Police Upfitti ng Equipment, and Budget Appropriations for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00 (Mora)

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Employment Agreement with Alecio Mora as the Chief of Police. (Hurlbert)

16) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

18) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

19) CLOSED SESSION:

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

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

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one potential case.
20) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

21) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on Augus t 15, 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 4 of 63
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, August 19, 2025 meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting. Please remember to turn off all cell phones, pagers, or electronic devices during Council meetings.

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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
A073125 7,490.11
A080125 3,976.77
G072825 32,359.65
G072925 324.54
G073025 194,532.23
G080425 1,919.80
G080525 103,926.89
G080625 11,268.06
G081125 119,662.08
G081225 23,118.30
G081325 61,179.76 Verified By:

Grand Total 559,758.19 Accounting Manager:

WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A073125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA072525 5618 HEALTH CARE FSA 072525 192.31 2 A073125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA 072525 5618 HEALTH CARE HRA 072525 712.77 3 A073125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 072125 5618 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 072125 6,585.03 4 A073125 Total 7,490.11
5 A080125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 072825 5619 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 072825 3,704.32 6 A080125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 10996395 5619 JULY 25: PARTICIPANT FEE 209.10 7 A080125 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 080125 5619 HEALTH CARE FSA 080125 63.35 8 A080125 Total 3,976.77
9 G072825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1NMD-Y6V7-6PVD 30846 EXTERNAL CD/DVD DRIVE FOR LAPTOP 24.55 10 G072825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1CGP-333R-PF6H 30846 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CITY CLERK 42.42 11 G072825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1DMQ-HFHH-4YVL 30846 HEADPHONES FOR CITY CLERK DEPT 55.52 12 G072825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 161Q-CNNK-P3CF 30846 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CITY CLERK DEPT 32.43 13 G072825 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00655 30847 23015-0: WELL #13 STORAGE TANK PROFESSIONAL SERVI C 11,564.60 14 G072825 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00656 30847 20218/21027/21024/21029/21023-0: SRF WATER SYSTEM 17,791.21 15 G072825 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00657 30847 PUMP & WATER SYSTEM EVALUATION TASK ORDER #6 570.00 16 G072825 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00658 30847 JUNE 2025: CONFLICT 8001, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,233.32 17 G072825 INFO SEND, INC . 4244 290108 30848 DATA SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE SURCHARGE 50.00 18 G072825 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4913 000574U 30849 JUNE MONTHLY CITATION ACCESS 995.60 19 G072825 Total 32,359.65
20 G072925 AMERICAN REFUSE IN C 183 354746 30850 RECYCLE CART: 801 8TH ST, JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 99.45 21 G072925 AMERICAN REFUSE IN C 183 355467 30850 JULY PYMT: RECYCLE 3Y BIN, 801 8TH ST 125.64 22 G072925 AMERICAN REFUSE IN C 183 354747 30850 1ST QTR: 746 8TH ST RECYCLE CART 99.45 23 G072925 Total 324.54
24 G073025 ACC BUSINESS 4766 4020754019 30851 FIBER NETWORK SERVICES 822.23 25 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1Y4X-K61W-9NT C 30852 CASH REGISTER FOR FINANCE 62.10 26 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 16VW-3G7W-PK7H 30852 OFFICE SUPPLIES 135.36 27 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1HCN-P49N-HTCV 30852 DECORATIONS FOR FINANCE 47.00 28 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1J9W-DD1N-MRPH 30852 LIGHT COVERS FOR FINANCE 10.81 29 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1NXK-QTXR-KH6H 30852 KEYBOARD AND MOUSE, OFFICE SUPPLIES 32.29 30 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1QDN-PX3W-TVD T 30852 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 30.48 As of August 14th, 2025
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 31 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1R6L-LKR6-D949 30852 SUPPLIES FOR CODE AND PLANNING 94.13 32 G073025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1VN4-1LN6-MYV Y 30852 FRAME FOR FINANCE WALL 22.18 33 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815293 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 35.61 34 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 00002381529 4 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 61.61 35 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815295 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 36 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815296 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 321.83 37 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815297 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 38 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815298 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 91.63 39 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815299 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.59 40 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815300 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 61.63 41 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815301 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 42 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815302 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 43 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 00002381530 4 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 44 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815305 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 35.61 45 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815306 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 60.05 46 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815307 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 47 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815308 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 48 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815309 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 49 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815310 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 31.58 50 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023815311 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 91.63 51 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 00002381683 4 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 106.23 52 G073025 ATT - PAYMENT CENTE R 1488 000023816928 30853 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/25-07/23/25 349.37 53 G073025 BHT ENGINEERING, IN C 5134 25-017 30854 JULY: 573 N F STREETIMPACT FEE ASSESSMEN T 817.50 54 G073025 BRAXBRO, INC 6255 1618 30855 PLC & SCADA: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOT 825.00 55 G073025 CENTRAL VALLEY SALINITY COALITION INC. 5338 25-2735 30856 SALTS COMPLIANCE CONTRIBUTION 12,819.19 56 G073025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167736001072125 30857 CH INTERNET SRVCS 319.89 57 G073025 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X370949 30858 4-INCH FULL CIRCLE CLAMPS FOR WATER MAIN REPAIR 1,386.68 58 G073025 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X423336 30858 STOCK PARTS FOR REPAIRS 1,874.13 59 G073025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752092 30859 RFS VEH #15: BRKR, FUSE BLOCK, BATTERY STAINLESS 113.58 60 G073025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752083 30859 RFS VEH #19: 3 BATTERIES 513.97 61 G073025 CUMMINS IN C 376 Y8-2507060719 30860 EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO WELL 14 GENERATOR 768.90 62 G073025 EMAINT ENTERPRISES LL C 5958 INV70726 30861 TEAM EDITION, 3 USERS 2,738.61 63 G073025 ENTENMANN ROVIN CO 5860 0189213-IN 30862 TT DOME BADGES 805.91 64 G073025 FED EX 123 8-928-33616 30863 EXPRESS SERVICES 071825 26.65 65 G073025 HARTZELL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTO R 5930 25047 30864 23015-0: PAYMENT NO.3, WASCO TANK EXPANSION 79,420.00 66 G073025 INFO SEND, INC . 4244 291426 30865 TCP QTRLY INSERTS Q2 956.59 67 G073025 MARTIN, PARIS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2025-49 30866 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 2,080.00 68 G073025 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 4733 YMH_20250803 30867 AUG INSURANCE PREMIUM 270.00 69 G073025 ONE SOURCE PARTS, LLC DEPT 900 5748 1041303 30868 RFS VEH #15: ASL DUMP CYLINDER 3,034.82 70 G073025 PG & E COMPANY 85 0705182385-9 072125 30869 UB 501 F STREET 134.66 71 G073025 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 072525 30869 UB NE COR CENTRAL & MARGALO 335.87 72 G073025 PG & E COMPANY 85 5199704189-5 072125 30869 UB MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 66,428.52 73 G073025 RMS LIFE SAFETY 5994 23-0470 #7 30870 21034-1: CHARGING STATIONS RETENTION 6,440.84 74 G073025 ROBERT HALF 4814 65211534 30871 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 071825 1,531.80 75 G073025 SHELIA MCCALEB 6023 REIMB 070925 30873 NENA SEMINAR REIMBURSEMENT 256.20 76 G073025 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LL C 5953 7150026639 30874 STREET VEH #32: 2 NEW FRONT TIRES 322.90 77 G073025 STINSON STATIONERS IN C 160 342527-0 30875 PRINTER PAPER AND THERMAL ROLLS 333.32 78 G073025 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3820 30872 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 162.40 79 G073025 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3821 30872 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES 157.33 80 G073025 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3822 30872 NOTICE FOR BID PROJECT ITB No. 2025-01 182.70 81 G073025 T-MOBILE USA 6265 9609925793 30876 CELL PHONE TOWER DUMP 100.00 82 G073025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 53172769 30877 WELL #13-CL2: 1400 J ST SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR 1,507.85 83 G073025 USA BLUEBOOK 498 INV00757370 30878 TURBIDITY METER FOR MEASURING WATER CLARITY 2,264.90 84 G073025 WATER ASSOCIATION OF KERN COUNT Y 2323 JULY 14, 2025 30879 WATER CONSERVATION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2,500.00 85 G073025 WILLIAMS CLEANING SYSTEMS LLC 4738 616906 30880 STREET VEH #85: 100FT HOSE 313.93 2 of 4
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 86 G073025 Total 194,532.23
87 G080425 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37415293 30897 MAY 12 2025: 5409 7TH ST PEST SERVICES 65.00 88 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511584 30898 WELL #17: 4TH & POPLAR BUS PLAN SMALL RISK 1 UNIT 182.00 89 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511585 30898 WELL #8: EAST OF 2341 POSO DR, BUS PLAN SMALL LOW 182.00 90 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511586 30898 WELL #12: 1221 MC COMBS RD, BUS PLAN SMALL LOW RIS 182.00 91 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511587 30898 WELL #2: 301 LEONARD AVE, BUS PLAN SMALL LOW RISK 182.00 92 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511588 30898 WELL #11: 1402 11TH ST, BUS PLAN SMALL LOW RISK 182.00 93 G080425 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0513325 30898 WELL #14: 747 G ST, BUS PLAN SMALL LOW RISK 1 UNIT 182.00 94 G080425 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRIC T 1198 S177053 30899 24/25 ANNUAL PERMIT TO OPERATE 290.00 95 G080425 SANDOVAL INDUSTRIES LLC 1180 10527 30900 25002-0: PANELS FOR DIVERTING WATER AS DIRECTED 462.88 96 G080425 WASCO HARDWARE & AG LL C 4864 2506-178293 30901 1"" WHT 45DEG SxS ELL 9.92 97 G080425 Total 1,919.80
98 G080525 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 169M-CGNH-4G1R 30902 CUSTOM SIGN FOR TRANSIT 285.08 99 G080525 CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY C O 238 203740 30903 1ST AID SUPPLIES ANNEX BLDG 156.55 100 G080525 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4236673262 30904 UNIFORM SERVICES 071125 420.93 101 G080525 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4237380493 30904 UNIFORM SERVICES 071825 420.93 102 G080525 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4235924859 30904 UNIFORM SERVICES 070325 420.93 103 G080525 FED EX 123 8-941-90238 30905 EXPRESS SERVICES 072525 26.76 104 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 2867383297-9 072925 30906 UB 747 G ST WELL #14 33,613.45 105 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 4401875412-5 073025 30906 UB 1301 J ST NEW WELL #13 32,482.21 106 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 8367707953-1 072225 30906 UB 15200 SCOFIELD RD 22.39 107 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 0751114029-0 072925 30906 UB 1400 J ST 304.55 108 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 1495264257-8 072925 30906 UB 747 G ST 599.74 109 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 7955235222-5 072925 30906 UB 709 POSO AVE 206.65 110 G080525 PG & E COMPANY 85 9285039198-5 072925 30906 UB 640 G ST 316.62 111 G080525 TOLAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. 4397 15857 30907 24012-2: TRANSIT BUS SHELTERS 34,650.10 112 G080525 Total 103,926.89
113 G080625 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013317258:01 30886 RFS VEH #19: COIL, IGNITION, BOOT, & SPARK PLUG 1,945.97 114 G080625 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013317259:01 30886 RFND ON RFS#19 COIL & SPRK PLUG KIT (1,945.97) 115 G080625 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013317731:01 30886 RFS VEH #19: ECU MODULE-IFM CR0303/CR0403 2,326.00 116 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1H3P-13YF-WV6N 30887 PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER 27.44 117 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1K9V-3VPL-DGM C 30887 TELESCOPING LADDER & 12 HOUR TIMER SWITCH 222.46 118 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 14WX-1VRR-3D7 G 30887 DOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATES, DOOR KNOB, VENT COVER 42.65 119 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1VPF-3HWH-G4G9 30887 TOOL #GEN: VEVOR TOP AUTOMOTIVE CREEPER ENGINE 161.56 120 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 19T9-9NPF-4F9D 30887 TRUCK BED TOOL BOX, CLEANING SUPPLIES, GLOVES 321.85 121 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1CVV-YV7G-6CWH 30887 MONITOR PRIVACY SCREEN COMPUTER 61.04 122 G080625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1J3P-3VW6-CTKN 30887 CANON PRINTER AND PRINTER INK 185.32 123 G080625 AUTOZONE,INC 851 05346946412 30888 POLICE VEH #14: WHEEL NUT & GLOVES 37.11 124 G080625 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37786349 30889 JULY 21 2025: 5409 7TH ST PEST SERVICES 65.00 125 G080625 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37786395 30889 JULY 14 2025: 746 8TH ST & 1445 12TH ST PEST CONTR 257.00 126 G080625 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37786418 30889 7/21/25: 5410 7TH ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 65.00 127 G080625 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37788559 30889 7/14/25: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 241.00 128 G080625 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37790605 30889 7/21/25: 5409 7TH ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 88.00 129 G080625 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X299947 30890 REPLACEMENT VALVES & HARDWARE FOR LIFT STATION #3 3,634.02 130 G080625 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752196 30891 MATERIAL #GEN: WHEEL WEIGHTS 280.78 131 G080625 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752207 30891 RFS VEH #17: FITTING & TUBE-NYLON 56.69 132 G080625 KERN MACHINERY 4011 101-1259373 30892 WASTE #GEN: BRAKE PAD, OIL & FUEL FILTER, JDC CABL 928.55 133 G080625 MUNGUIA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONIN G 5826 I-8737-1 30893 SUMMER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & REFRIGERANT 784.99 134 G080625 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-263586 30894 WATER VEH #55: OIL, AIR, & CABIN FILTER 71.74 135 G080625 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-265188 30894 SHOP VEH #36: SWAY LINK KT 64.02 136 G080625 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-265199 30894 REFUND ON INV#4639-265188 (64.02) 137 G080625 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-265202 30894 SHOP VEH #36: SWAY BAR LNK 31.63 138 G080625 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LL C 5953 7160008311 30895 WATER VEH #56: 4 NEW TIRES & TRANSFORCE HT3 645.81 139 G080625 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALER T 167 2025132390 30896 2025 MEMBERSHIP FEE PLUS NEW UNIQUE 2024 BILLABLE 732.42 140 G080625 Total 11,268.06
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 141 G081125 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, IN C 4968 1VVL-XPV4-R1Y4 30913 DAR VEH #60: MODULE KIT 179.57 142 G081125 AUTOZONE,INC 851 05346915474 30914 TOOL #GEN: DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 216.49 143 G081125 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 4222 1027615 30915 APRIL 2025: LEGAL SERVICES 9,417.00 144 G081125 BHT ENGINEERING, IN C 5134 WA25-011 30916 JUNE 25: 425 J ST GRADING PLAN 250800.02 1,247.50 145 G081125 BHT ENGINEERING, IN C 5134 WA25-012 30916 JUNE 25: 425 J ST GRADING PLAN 25800.03 972.50 146 G081125 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2330 SL251228 30917 APR-JUN SIGNAL & LIGHTING 4,598.45 147 G081125 CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY C O 238 203510 30918 5/12/25 - 5410 7TH ST: FIRST AID KIT RESTOC K 146.28 148 G081125 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4235189379 30919 UNIFORM SERVICES 062725 420.93 149 G081125 NAGLE EARTHWORKS 5002 121099 30920 20215-0: SCOFIELD CONSTRUCTION 102,171.08 150 G081125 WASCO T-SHIRTS PRINTIN G 497 9865 30921 DAR VEH #GEN: MAGNETS AUTO SERVICE 292.28 151 G081125 Total 119,662.08
152 G081225 ABATE A WEED 172 1068826 30922 SPEED-FEED 400 SHINDAIWA 54.32 153 G081225 ADVANCED DATA STORAGE INC 6275 0215564 30923 SHREDDING SRVCS 70.00 154 G081225 ALEXANDER'S CONTRACT SERVICES, INC . 3828 202507170590 30924 METER READS FOR 7/11/25 - 7/17/25 8,013.04 155 G081225 BANK UP CORPORATION 4259 6813 30925 JULY 25: LOCKBOX PROCESSING 683.24 156 G081225 CLEAN STRIDE LLC 5289 17212 30926 JULY 2025- JANITORIAL SERVICES 5,141.85 157 G081225 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X391609 30927 6X8 GALV STL NIPPLE 240.32 158 G081225 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X409227 30927 SEWER MATERIAL: SWR PIPE & PVC CPLG 275.83 159 G081225 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752265 30928 GENERATORS: 2 BATTERIES 308.44 160 G081225 GRAINGER 415 9563963678 30929 TOOLS 480.25
161 G081225 GRAINGER 415 9569503924 30929 CORDLESS TRANSFER PUMP, NO BATTERY, 18V #2771-20 232.74 162 G081225 GRAINGER 415 9572965680 30929 TRANSPORT DRUM, WHITE , 90 MIL, #THO55W 130.05 163 G081225 GRAINGER 415 9572965698 30929 TRANSPORT DRUM, WHITE , 90 MIL 130.05 164 G081225 JEFFRIES BROS., INC 140 174608 30930 RNWBL DYED DIESEL 99 1,268.58 165 G081225 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2582034 30931 RAINBIRD 261.49 166 G081225 KNIGHT'S SITE SERVICES, IN C 1075 0000242897 30932 7/22/25-8/18/25: GREEN WASTE RECYCLING 77.06 167 G081225 LLOYD GALUTIRA 6071 REIMB 072325 30933 MILEAGE REIMB OTS TRAINING 432.60 168 G081225 MVAUTOWORKS COLLISION CENTER 6349 0085 30934 POLICE VEH #P014: STEEL WHEEL 194.85 169 G081225 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1289720 30935 CITY HALL MAINT CONTRACT 09/2025-09/2026 362.68 170 G081225 PETERSON AUTO SUPPLY 152 289440 30936 RFS VEH #26: HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FLUID 308.07 171 G081225 READYREFRESH 4027 25G0018613430 30937 6/15/25-7/14/25: WW 5410 7TH ST WATER SERVIC E 433.73 172 G081225 SAMSARA IN C 5876 310519554193706 30938 TRANSIT, SAN & SHOP LICENSES 428.79 173 G081225 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LL C 5953 7150027029 30940 RFS #GENERAL: PICK UP USED TIRES 224.00 174 G081225 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3828 30939 PLANNING COMMISSION & SALES TAX COMMITTEE VAC 356.00 175 G081225 T-MOBILE 4899 964042089 072125 30941 CELL PHONE SRVCS 1,318.09 176 G081225 VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS, INC . 6365 5370804472 30942 HOSPITALIZATION EMERGENCY FOR ROXY(CANINE) 1,692.23 177 G081225 Total 23,118.30
178 G081325 ADVANTAGE ANSWERING PLUS 2564 000037-243-721 30943 ANSWERING SERVICE 1,031.83 179 G081325 AFLAC 108 029223 30944 AUG 2025: INSURANCE PREMIUM 582.50 180 G081325 ALBERTO LOPE Z 6367 REIMB 080525 30945 080724 UNFM STIP REIMB 95.00 705.00 181 G081325 CALLTOWER, IN C 5098 202675903 30946 PHONE SERVICES 39.17 182 G081325 FED EX 123 8-948-95595 30947 EXPRESS SERVICES 080825 58.61 183 G081325 PG & E COMPANY 85 0206784963-4 080125 30948 UB 747 F ST EV CHARGING STATIONS 1,664.28 184 G081325 PG & E COMPANY 85 0257904856-8 080825 30948 UB 2692 GRAPEVINE LN 13.31 185 G081325 PG & E COMPANY 85 4460001408-6 080625 30948 UB CENTRAL AVE & HWY 46 138.54 186 G081325 PG & E COMPANY 85 5415504019-6 080525 30948 UB FLASHING BEACON CENTRAL & HWY 46 16.63 187 G081325 PG & E COMPANY 85 8702724701-1 080725 30948 UB AGRICULTURE 1,138.96 188 G081325 SCHROETER, THOMAS F. 2732 JULY 2025 30949 JULY 25: LEGAL SERVICES 8,850.00 189 G081325 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPAN Y 1438 164-935-96817 080725 30950 JULY CNG FUEL 95.78 190 G081325 TAG/AMS, IN C 298 4739 30951 PREEMP DOT TEST (1) 95.00 191 G081325 TAG/AMS, IN C 298 4835 30951 PREEMP DOT TEST (1) 110.00 192 G081325 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 1064 045-528943 30952 SUPPORT & UPDATE LICENSING 092325-092226 46,505.15 193 G081325 UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE IN C 5268 EM018589 30953 JULY POST-OFFER AND DOT PHYSICALS 135.00 194 G081325 Total 61,179.76
195 Grand Total 559,758.19
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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco
TO:

FROM:

D
ATE:

SU
BJECT:

Honorable Mayor and Council Members
M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Charlie Fivecoat, Chief of Police
A
ugust 19, 2025
A
pproval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Records Clerk to attend the POST Records Supervisor Course on September 29 – October 3, 2025, in San Diego, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approve Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Records Clerk to attend the POST Records Supervisor Course in San Diego, CA; and 2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 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 Sec tion 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

The POST Records Supervisor Course is a 5 -day development course focusing on legal updates, procedures & strategies for preventing liability, statistical reporting & mandated reporting, communication techniques, subpoenas & the Public Records Act.

The cost of the training, hotel fees, and food per diem will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip. The fee for the course is $625.00. 11 of 63

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of this training, including the travel expenses, is estimated not to exceed $2,500.00.

The training cost is contained in the adopted FY 2025 -2026 Budget; no budget action is required with approval of this item. The course is POST reimbursable.

Attachments:

1. Course information
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 12 – 14 in Los Angeles Ca.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council
1) Approve the travel expenses exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 12 – 14 in Los Angeles Ca.

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

Environmental Review:

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

Discussion:

This request is for staff to attend the New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 12 – 14 in Los Angeles, CA. This training will update the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk on elections, new laws, and Fair Political Practices. The training will expand staff knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to their roles within the city.

The cost of the conference, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 - 2327, which limit expenses to $500.00 per trip. As a result, the City Council must approve the travel request as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

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Fiscal Impact:

The cost of this training, including the conference and travel expenses, is estimated to not exceed $2,500.00 each. The training cost is contained in the adopted FY 2025-2026 Budget; no budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Training Information

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Wednesday, Nov. 12
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, Nov. 13
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Friday, Nov. 14
8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration Open
Premium Sponsor Tables Open
Opening General Session
Networking Lunch
Educational Session
Exclusive Premium Sponsor Break
Educational Session
Networking Reception
Registration Open
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Networking Breakfast
Educational Session
Networking Lunch
Concurrent Educational Sessions
Exclusive Premium Sponsor Break
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager or his designee(s) to incur travel to Sacramento CA, on September 17, 2025, to make public statements, and endorse letters of support for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan submitted by the Kern County Subbasin .

Recommendation:
1) Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Manager or his designee(s) to incur travel to Sacramento CA, on September 17, 2025, to make public statements, and endorse letters of support for the G roundwater Sustainability Plan submitted by the Kern County Subbasin; 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.

Background:

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), enacted in 2014, established a framework for protecting California's groundwater resources, emphasizing local control and stakeholder engagement.

Under SGMA, local agencies must create Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) to develop Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) that include:
- A Sustainability Goal
- A description of the Plan Area
- Basin Setting details, including historical and current groundwater conditions

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- Locally defined Sustainable Management Criteria (SMCs) - Monitoring networks for sustainability indicators
- Projects and management actions to achieve sustainability T
he Kern County Subbasin, part of the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin and identified as critically over drafted, is required to develop a GSP by 2020 to ensure long- term sustainability by 2040. This area includes eight cities and several unincorporated communities within Kern County.

O
n June 20, 2018, the City of Wasco signed a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Shafter, North Kern Water Storage District, and Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, forming its own GSA to coordinate SGMA compliance and implementation.

D
iscussion:

Following the discussion on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and the upcoming public hearing for the Kern County subbasin on September 17th, 2025, the California State Water Resources Control Board will hold this public hearing as an extension of the one held on February 20th of this year, which aims to decide whether the Kern County Subbasin should be designated as a probationary basin under SGMA.

Since the last public hearing, the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Kern County Subbasin have collaborated to revise their plan to meet state requirements.

However, the water board staff has not yet approved it. The public hearing will be held in Sacramento, where public comments are encouraged. Advocacy from disadvantaged communities is supported, as being placed on probation could lead to full state intervention and implementation of the plan, which may have significant financial implications for the community and region.

If there are public comments to be made on behalf of the city, those will be presented by city staff to the council prior to the public hearing. As the agenda has not yet been released, there is no additional information about the hearing at this time.

F
iscal Impact:

The Adopted FY 202 5/2026 Operating Budget contains sufficient funds to cover this expense. No budget action is required with the approval of this item.

A
ttachments:

1. September 17, 2025, Kern County Subbasin Probationary Hearing Continuance Agenda
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State Water Resources Control Board
September 17, 2025, Kern County Subbasin
Prob
ationary Hearing Continuance Agenda
The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) noticed and held a public hearing on February 20, 2025, to consider whether to designate the Kern County Subbasin as a probationary basin pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). As identified in Resolution No. 2025-0007, the State Water Board continued the February 20, 2025 Kern County Subbasin probationary designation hearing to September 17, 2025.

The continued hearing will be included as an item on the September 16-17, 2025, Board meeting agenda. The hearing continuance will occur on the second day of the Board meeting and may start as early as, but not before, 9:00 a.m. The expected order of events for the continued hearing are described below; however, time limits, breaks, panels, and the order of events may change at the discretion of the Board Chair. Board questions and discussions may occur throughout.

Hearing Agenda

1. Public Comments by elected officials or California Native American Tribes

2. Presentation of State Water Board Staff Recommendations

3. Panel Presentation by Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs)
Break

4. Other Panels Specific to the Kern County Subbasin (see “How to Participate” below)

5. General Public Comment (may be interspersed with panels depending on number of panels)

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How to Participate
The State Water Board will continue February 20, 2025 public probationary hearing to the time and location noted below. There are also options to participate remotely. If you are participating remotely and would like to make a public comment or are part of a panel presentation, see the instructions below. If you do not wish to speak, the English, Spanish, and Punjabi webcasts of the public hearing with closed captioning can be accessed at video.calepa.ca.gov.

Public Board Hearing
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

In-Person Location
Coastal Hearing Room
Joe Serna Jr. CalEPA Headquarters Building
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Language Services: Spanish and Punjabi interpretation will be provided. For language services other than Spanish or Punjabi, please contact (916) 341-5254 or [email protected].

Accessibility: Users of a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) may contact the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929 or the teletype (TTY) voice line at (800) 735-2922.

Any person who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should email [email protected] or call (916) 341-5254, at least ten (10) business days prior to the meeting. Learn more about accessibility within Zoom at www.zoom.com/en/accessibility
.

Building and Parking information: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/headquarters- sacramento/location/.

Public Comments. Members of the public may submit written comments in advance of the public probationary hearing continuance by contacting the Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management at [email protected] no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Please use the subject line: “Comments – Kern County Subbasin.”
Members of the public will also have an opportunity to make oral comments at the probationary hearing continuance. To ensure a productive, efficient, and fair hearing in which all participants have an opportunity to be heard, oral comments will be limited to up to five minutes per speaker unless otherwise directed. If there are a large number of commenters, speakers may be asked to shorten their comments to accommodate all speakers.

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not accept responses until September 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The Board Clerk will provide you with Zoom login information in advance of the meeting. For more information about participating remotely, please visit bit.ly/providingcomments Panels. The State Water Board will consider requests by groups that wish to provide a panel presentation, rather than individual public comments. Panel presentations must be relevant to the potential probationary designation or to groundwater management in the Kern County Subbasin. Panel presentations will be limited to up to 20 minutes unless otherwise directed. The purpose of panels is to provide an option for groups or organizations to present information collectively and efficiently, including technical details and shared expertise. See below on how to request a panel at the hearing.

To request a panel: Please complete and submit the Panel Request Form available here: Panel Request Form as soon as possible, but no later than August 15, 2025.

Please include the following information:

1. The topic of the proposed panel

2. The primary contact for the panel

3. The name of each presenter

4. The entity or entities being represented

5. Whether the panel intends to use one or more PowerPoint presentations

6. An email address and phone number for each presenter

7. Specification as to whether a presenter intends to participate on the panel virtually or in person

8. The time requested for the panel presentation (panels may request up to 20 minutes in total).

Only one form needs to be submitted for each proposed panel presentation.

Staff will contact the primary contact for the panel to confirm if the proposed panel is approved and the length of time allotted for the panel. Presentation length will be at the discretion of the State Water Board.

Panel slides: If a panel plans to use a PowerPoint presentation, that PowerPoint presentation must be submitted to [email protected] no later than August 27, 2025, at 12:00 noon. This will allow the State Water Board time to translate the presentation to Spanish and Punjabi in advance of the hearing. Presentations must be in PowerPoint format and should not include any animations, transitions, or external media sources. Slides should be fully editable to enable translation, including text in any graphics. If a panel does
not submit its proposed PowerPoint presentation by this deadline, it may not be presented during the hearing.

Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plans
For reference, the Draft 2025 Amended Kern County Subbasin GSPs can be accessed on the State Water Board’s FTP site here: https://ftp.waterboards.ca.gov/?u=PCL- FTP&p=8ZHs8m
· Use the following pathway to access the PDF files:
2025>June>06202025_SGMA_KernGSPs
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Summary of Deadlines and Key Dates
Deadline / Activity Date
Deadline to request a panel August 15, 2025
Deadline to submit panel PowerPoint slides August 27, 2025, at 12:00 noon Sign up to provide a comment in person or
virtually using bit.ly/speaker-card-form
Form opens September 10, 2025; can
sign up prior to or during the hearing
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Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos de Agua
17 de septiembre de 2025, subcuenca del condado de Kern Agenda de la audiencia probatoria prorrogada
La Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos de Agua de California (Junta Estatal del Agua o Junta) informó sobre una audiencia pública y la realizó el 20 de febrero de 2025 para considerar si designar la subcuenca del condado de Kern como cuenca en período de prueba de conformidad con la Ley de Gestión Sostenible de Aguas Subterráneas (SGMA). Como se identifica en la resolución n.º 2025-0007, la Junta Estatal del Agua prorrogó la audiencia de designación en período de prueba de la subcuenca del condado de Kern del 20 de febrero de 2025 hasta el 17 de septiembre de 2025.

La audiencia prorrogada se incluirá como un tema en la agenda de la reunión de la Junta del 16 al 17 de septiembre de 2025. La audiencia prorrogada se realizará el segundo día de la reunión de la Junta y puede comenzar a las 9.00 a. m., pero no antes. El orden esperado de los eventos para la audiencia prorrogada se describe a continuación; sin embargo, los límites de tiempo, los recesos, los paneles y el orden de los eventos pueden cambiar a discreción del presidente de la Junta. Las preguntas y discusiones de la Junta pueden ocurrir en todo momento.

Agenda de la audiencia

1. Comentarios del público de funcionarios electos o tribus nativas americanas de California

2. Presentación de las recomendaciones del personal de la Junta Estatal del Agua

3. Presentación de panel por parte de las Agencias de Sostenibilidad de las Aguas Subterráneas (GSA) sobre la subcuenca del condado de Kern Receso

4. Otros paneles específicos sobre la subcuenca del condado de Kern (consulte “Cómo participar” a continuación)

5. Comentarios del público en general (pueden intercalarse con los paneles en función del número de paneles)

6. Discusión de la Junta y posible votación sobre la designación del período de prueba
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Cómo participar
La Junta Estatal del Agua prorrogará la audiencia pública probatoria del 20 de febrero de 2025 a la hora y en el lugar que se indican a continuación. También hay opciones para participar de forma remota. Si participa de forma remota y desea hacer un comentario público o forma parte de una presentación de panel, consulte las instrucciones a continuación. Si no desea comentar, puede acceder a las transmisiones web en inglés, español y punyabí con subtítulos de la audiencia pública en video.calepa.ca.gov.

Audiencia pública de la Junta
Miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2025, a las 9:00 a. m.

Lugar para la participación en persona
Coastal Hearing Room
Joe Serna Jr. Edificio de la sede de CalEPA
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Servicios lingüísticos: Se ofrecerá interpretación al español y al punyabí. Para solicitar servicios de idiomas que no sean español o punyabí, comuníquese al (916) 341-5254 o a [email protected].

Accesibilidad: Los usuarios de dispositivos de telecomunicación para personas con problemas de audición (TDD) pueden comunicarse con el Servicio de Retransmisión de California llamando al (800) 735-2929 o a la línea de voz teletipo (TTY) al (800) 735-2922.

Cualquier persona que necesite adaptaciones razonables para participar en la reunión debe enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar al (916) 341-5254, al menos diez (10) días hábiles antes de la reunión. Obtenga más información sobre la accesibilidad dentro de Zoom en www.zoom.com/en/accessibility .

Información sobre edificios y estacionamiento: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/headquarters- sacramento/location/.

Comentarios del público. Los miembros del público pueden presentar comentarios por escrito antes de la audiencia pública probatoria prorrogada comunicándose con la Oficina de Gestión Sostenible del Agua Subterránea a SGMA- [email protected] a más tardar el jueves 11 de septiembre de 2025 a las 12:00 p. m. Use la línea de asunto: “Comentarios sobre la subcuenca del condado de Kern”.

Los miembros del público también tendrán la oportunidad de hacer comentarios orales en la audiencia probatoria prorrogada. Para garantizar una audiencia productiva, eficiente e imparcial en la que todos los participantes tengan la oportunidad de ser escuchados, los comentarios orales se limitarán a un máximo de cinco minutos por orador, a menos que se indique lo contrario. Si hay un gran número de comentaristas, se les puede pedir a los oradores que acorten sus comentarios para dar lugar a todos los oradores.
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Para proporcionar un comentario oral de forma remota o en persona: Antes o el día de la audiencia pública, complete nuestro formulario en línea en bit.ly/speaker-card-form.

Tenga en cuenta que el formulario no aceptará respuestas hasta el 10 de septiembre de 2025 a las 8.00 a. m. La secretaria de la Junta proporcionará la información de inicio de sesión a través de Zoom antes de la reunión. Visite bit.ly/providingcomments para obtener más información sobre cómo participar de forma remota.

Paneles. La Junta Estatal del Agua analizará las solicitudes de grupos que deseen realizar una presentación en grupo, en lugar de comentarios públicos individuales. Las presentaciones del panel deben ser relevantes para la posible designación de período de prueba de la cuenca o para la gestión del agua subterránea en la subcuenca del condado de Kern. Las presentaciones de panel se limitarán a un máximo de 20 minutos, a menos que se indique lo contrario. El propósito de los paneles es proporcionar a grupos u organizaciones la posibilidad de presentar información de forma colectiva y eficaz, incluidos detalles técnicos y conocimientos compartidos.

Consulte a continuación cómo solicitar un panel en la audiencia.

Para solicitar un panel: Complete y envíe el formulario de solicitud de panel disponible aquí: Formulario de solicitud de panel lo antes posible, pero no más tarde del 15 de agosto de 2025. Incluya la siguiente información:

1. El tema del panel propuesto

2. El contacto principal del panel

3. El nombre de cada presentador

4. La(s) entidad(es) representada(s)

5. Si el panel tiene previsto usar una o varias presentaciones en PowerPoint

6. Dirección de correo electrónico y número de teléfono de cada presentador

7. Especificación de si un orador tiene la intención de participar en el panel virtualmente o en persona

8. El tiempo solicitado para la presentación del panel (los paneles pueden solicitar hasta 20 minutos en total)
Solo se debe enviar un formulario por cada presentación de panel propuesta.

El personal se comunicará con la persona de contacto principal para confirmar si se aprueba el panel propuesto y la duración del mismo. La duración de la presentación quedará a discreción de la Junta Estatal del Agua.

Diapositivas del panel: Si un panel tiene previsto usar una presentación en PowerPoint, dicha presentación deberá enviarse a [email protected] a más tardar el 27 de agosto de 2025 a las 12:00 p. m. Esto le dará tiempo suficiente a la Junta Estatal del Agua para traducir la presentación al español y al punyabí antes de la audiencia.

Las presentaciones deben estar en formato PowerPoint y no deben incluir animaciones, transiciones o fuentes de medios externas. Las diapositivas deben ser totalmente editables para permitir la traducción, incluido el texto en cualquier gráfico. Si un panel no envía su propuesta de presentación en PowerPoint antes de la fecha límite, no podrá presentarla durante la audiencia.
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Planes de Sostenibilidad de las Aguas Subterráneas de la subcuenca del condado de Kern
Para referencia, se puede acceder al borrador enmendado de 2025 de los Planes de Sostenibilidad de las Aguas Subterránea (GSP) de la subcuenca del condado de Kern en el sitio de Protocolo de Transferencia de Archivos (FTP) de la Junta Estatal del Agua aquí: https://ftp.waterboards.ca.gov/?u=PCL-FTP&p=8ZHs8m · Use la siguiente ruta para acceder a los archivos PDF:
2025>June>06202025_SGMA_KernGSPs

Resumen de fechas límite y fechas principales
Fechas límite / actividad Fecha
Fecha límite para solicitar un panel 15 de agosto de 2025 Fecha límite para presentar las diapositivas
PowerPoint del panel
27 de agosto de 2025 a las
12:00 p. m.

Regístrese para hacer un comentario en
persona o virtualmente aquí bit.ly/speaker-
card-form
El formulario se abre el 10 de
septiembre de 2025; puede inscribirse
antes o durante la audiencia
Fecha límite para presentar comentarios por
escrito
11 de septiembre de 2025 a las
12:00 p. m.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Dispatcher to attend the POST Communications Training Officer Webinar Course on October 28-31, 2025.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council
1) Approve the travel expenses exceeding $500.00 for Police Dispatcher to attend the POST Communications Training Officer Webinar Course on October 28 -31, 2025, 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 1506 0(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

The POST CTO Course prepares the Public Safety Dispatcher to teach new hires the tools that are needed to successfully develop into a dispatcher. The course will assist the trainees in identifying liabilities of training, in Law Enforcement, & teach specific methods of training for different learning types.

The cost of the training course is $999.99. There is no per diem necessary, and no lodging costs.

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The cost of the training will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, which limit expenses to $500.00 per trip. As a result, the City Council must approve the travel request as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

It is estimated that the cost of the training course will not exceed $1,000. The adopted FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget contains sufficient funding to cover this expense; no budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Training Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Charlie Fivecoat, Chief of Police
DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Officers to attend the POST Certified Traffic Collision Investigation Training Course scheduled for September 29, 2025 – October 03, 2025, in Fresno, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Officers to attend the POST Certified Traffic Collision Investigation Training Course in Fresno, CA; and 2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 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.

Discussion:

This course will provide instruction on how to effectively manage, investigate, and protect the integ rity of a collision scene. Officers will learn basic skills in diagramming, measurements, skid/tire friction mark analysis, scene safety, and evidence collection.

Upon completion, Officers will be certified to issue citations after investigating a collision pursuant to California Vehicle Code 40600.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of travel and training is estimated not to exceed $1,600. The adopted FY 2025 2026 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. Training Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Rocio Mosqueda, Accounting Manager

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Enter into a Service Agreement with the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits to Prepare the Annual Street Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025, and any related Documents Necessary to Complete the Contract in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Enter into a Service Agreement with the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits to Prepare the Annual Street Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025, and any related Documents Necessary to Complete the Contract in the amount not to exceed $3,000.00; 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 of Wasco is required to file an Annual Street Report at the end of each fiscal year. The State Controller's office will assist in the preparation of this report on a cost recovery basis not to exceed $3,000. There is a significant advantage in having the state's assistance in preparing the report. The service provided by the State Controller's Office is

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very valuable in creating an accurate and timely report. It should also be noted that the closer we work with the State Controller's office in preparing this report, the more likely it is that the report will be accepted without further inquiry or audit, because the state will have already been involved in compiling the numbers . The cost of this report will be funded from the Gas Tax Revenues as allowed by the State.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of this item is already included in the Adopted 2025-2026 Operating Budget.

No budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Agreement

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER,

DIVISION OF AUDITS
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into an agreement with the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits, will provide services to prepare the annual street report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, said agreement has been made in the form and manner prescribed by the City of Wasco Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code; and WHEREAS, the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits , and the City each acknowledge that each party has reviewed the agreement; and WHEREAS the agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

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

SECTION 1: Authorize the City Manager or Designee to enter into an agreement with the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits to provide services to prepare the annual street report.

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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 August 19, 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
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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MALIA M. COHEN

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER
June 17, 2025
Isarel Perez-Hernandez
Finance Director
City of Wasco
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Dear Mr. Perez-Hernandez:

The State Controller’
s Office, Division of Audits, is available to assist in preparing your fiscal year 2024-25 Annual Street Report on a cost-recovery basis. The estimated cost for our assistance should not exceed $3,000. This preparation fee may be charged to your Special Gas Tax Street Fund.

If you would like our office to provide this service, please complete and return:
• The Contract for Services to Prepare the Annual Street Report; and • The Contract Information Sheet for scheduling assistance.

Please return the above documents by July 18, 2025 to the State Controller’s Office, Division of Audits, Local Government Audits Bureau, by email at [email protected].

Scheduling priority will be given to those who respond promptly. If you have any questions, please email us or contact Lisa Tam at (916) 323-5932.

Sincerely,
Original signed by
JORDAN INABNIT, CPA, Audit Manager
Local Government Audits Bureau
Division of Audits
LGA-2025-233
Enclosures
MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250
SACRAMENTO 3301 C Street, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95816 | 916.324.8907 LOS ANGELES 901 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Monterey Park, CA 91754 | 323.981.6802 37 of 63

MALIA M. COHEN

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO PREPARE

THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT

This contract is executed between the State Controller’s Office (SCO), Division of Audits and the City of Wasco.

Whereas Section 2151 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires cities to file with the SCO on or before December 1 of each year, an Annual Street Report; and

Whereas the SCO is able to furnish and the city wishes to receive the services of the SCO to prepare its report; now therefore, in consideration of the following promises and conditions, the parties hereby agree that:

I. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the SCO shall assist in the preparation of the city’s report, a non-audit service.

II. The report shall be in the form prescribed by the SCO.

III. The report shall include a statement of all revenues and expenditures concerning city streets, and shall be prepared from the city’s records made available to the SCO.

IV. The report will be prepared from the city’s unaudited records, and no determination shall be made at time of preparation regarding the accuracy of the records or the legality of the expenditures reported herein.

V. The city understands that the report is subject to subsequent review by the SCO and exceptions may be taken at the time regarding the legality of expenditures contained in the report, the accuracy of the records from which the report was prepared, or the accuracy of the report.

VI. The SCO will furnish sufficient personnel to complete the report on or before the report’s filing due date of December 1, 202 5, except that the SCO is excused from such date if the city’s accounting records and personnel are not ready for the preparation of the report at the time scheduled by the SCO and the city, or if circumstances beyond the control of the parties prevent completion.

VII. The city understands that this contract does not extend the filing due date of the report, and does not exempt the city from SCO’s withholding of highway users tax fund allocations if the city is delinquent in filing the report, in accordance to Section 2155 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

VIII. The city will designate a management -level individual to be responsible and accountable for overseeing the non-audit service.

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IX. The city will establish and monitor the performance of the non-audit service to ensure that it meets management’s objectives.

X. The city will make any decision that involves management functions related to the non-audit service and accept full responsibility for such decisions.

XI. The city will evaluate the adequacy of the services performed and review the completed report for accuracy.

XII. The SCO will furnish one copy of the completed report to the city.

XIII. This contract is subject to the SCO’s charges for services rendered, and such charges shall be computed in accordance with Sections 9210 and 9211 of the State Administrative Manual. Charges shall include both direct and indirect costs, and shall be expressed in dollars per unit time whenever possible.

XIV. Except as provided in paragraph XV, the aggregate cost of services provided under this agreement shall not exceed $3,000.

XV. If unforeseen circumstances develop during the course of the SCO’s preparation of the report and additional time is needed to complete preparation, the parties will confer; and if it is agreed that the preparation of the report is to continue, the SCO is t o be compensated for any additional time required. In any case, the SCO shall be compensated for services rendered prior to the development of such unforeseen circumstances.

XVI. The city will pay the SCO for services rendered in a timely manner (including additional time pursuant to paragraph XV) and hereby warrants that funds are available from which payment may be made.

XVII. Either party may terminate this contract by giving seven days written notice. Notice is effective upon receipt. SCO will give notice to the city’s contracting officer or authorized representative.

Notice to SCO may be served by e -mail at [email protected]. During the seven-day period, the SCO may continue with the preparation of the report then in progress.

City of Wasco MALIA M. COHEN
California State Controller

Signature: Date:

__________________________________ _________
Signature: Date:

__________________________________ _________
Printed Name:

_______________________________________________

KIMBERLY TARVIN, CPA
Chief, Division of Audits
Title:

_______________________________________________

Address:

_______________________________________________

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MALIA M. COHEN

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLER

ANNUAL STREET REPORT

CONTRACT INFORMATION SHEET

CITY NAME:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY FISCAL OFFICER:

Name: (Mr. or Ms.)

_______________________________________________
Title:

_______________________________________________
E-Mail Address:

_______________________________________________
Telephone Number:

_______________________________________________

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

Name: (Mr. or Ms.)

_______________________________________________
Title:

_______________________________________________
E-Mail Address:

_______________________________________________
Telephone Number:

_______________________________________________

ANNUAL STREET REPORT CONTACT PERSON:

Name: (Mr. or Ms.)

_______________________________________________
Title:

_______________________________________________
E-Mail Address:

_______________________________________________
Telephone Number:

_______________________________________________
Mailing Address:

_______________________________________________
Billing Address (If different from mailing address):

_______________________________________________

THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT IS DUE ON DECEMBER 1.

AN SCO AUDITOR WILL CONTACT THE CITY TO SCHEDULE THE REPORT PREPARATION UPON RECEIPT OF THE SIGNED CONTRACT.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Informational only; Update on the Repairs and Current Status of Well No. 8 Recommendation:
1) Update on Well No. 8 repairs and current status; and

2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pu rsuant 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:

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 (VFD) for Water Well #8 failed, requiring staff to shut down the entire well. As part of the emergency remediation of the Well being down, staff contacted Bakersfield Well and Pump to install a temporary VFD to continue keeping the well operational.

Discussion:

On July 15, 2025, the city council approved an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for Well No. 8 repairs. T he repairs stayed within the approved budget as we found a long -term solution to keep the well operational. The solution was to swap a controller from an older, unused well and retrofit it to work with Well No. 8. This would prevent us from spending over $100,000 on a controller since that type of VFD is obsolete. It also would not be cost- effective to replace it with a new one because Well No. 8 is scheduled for abandonment as part of the State revolving fund grant, and the VFD would not be usable in the future.

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In summary, the water system , with the addition of the storage tank and increased pumping capacity, will be in a much better position next summer once it is operational.

It would give us a system capacity cushion in the water system after the tank is online, allowing us to take wells offline for repairs due to aging infrastructure and normal wear and tear.

Fiscal Impact:

The total cost of repairs was $6588.00, well under the requested amount.

Attachments:

1. BWP Invoice

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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Purchase Order with Phil Long Ford of Denver for the Purchase of Two (2) New Ford Utility Interceptor AWD Police Vehicles, Including Emergency Lighting, Other Police Upfitting Equipment, and Budget Appropriations for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Purchase Order with Phil Long Ford of Denver for the Purchase of Two (2) New Ford Utility Interceptor AWD Police Vehicles, Including Emergency Lighting, Other Police Upfitting Equipment, and Budget Appropriations for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00; and

Environmental Review:

Staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the Stat e CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity that 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:

The Wasco Police Department was awarded two separate grants:
• The Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Fund
• The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program

Each grant includes funding to purchase a fully equipped patrol vehicle to support law enforcement and public safety operations.
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Discussion:

The Police Department seeks approval to purchase two (2) new Ford Utility Interceptor AWD patrol vehicles. These vehicles will be fully outfitted with emergency lighting, radios, sirens, prisoner partitions, and all necessary police equipment.

These new units will support all grant -funded operations, including fentanyl -related enforcement, DUI checkpoints, traffic safety details, overdose prevention effort s, and cannabis-related enforcement. Having fully equipped and reliable patrol vehicles dedicated to these operations will enhance officer safety, increase response capability, and improve the effectiveness of proactive enforcement efforts.

This investment strengthens the department’s operational readiness and supports the goals of both grant programs by ensuring officers have the proper equipment to carry out their duties safely and efficiently.

As part of the procurement process, staff attempted to obtain three quotes from different vendors. Two vendors responded, but one did not. The quotes received are as follows:

1. Phil Long Ford of Denver Total: $98,851.20

2. Jim Burke Ford Total: $99,463.34

Staff is requesting the authority to purchase both vehicles from Phil Long Ford of Denver.

Fiscal Impact:

The total estimated cost for both patrol vehicles is $160,000 , or $80,000 per vehicle, including all emergency equipment and upfitting. Funding will be fully covered by grants, with no General Fund dollars used. Specifically, $80,000 will be allocated from the Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Fund grant and $80,000 from the Cannabis Tax Fund grant.

Attachments:

1. Vehicle Purchase Quotes

2. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH PHIL LONG FORD OF DENVER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW FORD UTILITY INTERCEPTOR AWD POLICE

VEHICLES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY LIGHTING, OTHER POLICE UPFITTING EQUIPMENT, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000; FUNDED

THROUGH THE FENTANYL PREVENTION TASK FORCE FUND AND THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the Wasco Police Department was awarded grant funding through the Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Fund and the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the grant funding includes the purchase of two (2) new Ford Utility Interceptor AWD Police Vehicles, including emergency lighting and police upfitting equipment to support fentanyl-related enforcement, traffic safety operations, and cannabis-related investigations; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for the purchase and upfitting of both vehicles will not exceed $160,000 and will be fully covered by the awarded grant funds; and WHEREAS, this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), as it involves a fiscal and administrative activity that does not result in a physical change in the environment; and WHEREAS, the City Council delegates the authority to the City Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including but not limited to purchase orders, agreements, budget appropriations, budget amendments, and payment requests necessary to complete the vehicle purchases.

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 sign and execute a purchase order for two (2) new Ford Utility Interceptor AWD Police Vehicles, including emergency lighting and upfitting equipment, in an amount not to exceed $160,000 , as attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

SECTION 2: Confirms that the purchase will be fully funded through the Fentanyl Prevention Task Force Fund and the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, with no impact to the City’s General Fund.

SECTION 3: Confirms that this activity is not a project under CEQA and requires no environmental review pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

SECTION 4: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations and to sign and submit all necessary documents for the completion of this vehicle purchase, including but not limited to purchase orders, agreements, amendments, budget appropriations, budget amendments, and payment requests.

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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 August 19, 2025, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: ________________________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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QUOTE NUMBER 080725-1
QUOTE DATE August 7, 2025
Agency PO #.

CES PO#
TERMS Due on Receipt
SALES REP Herman Sanchez
QUOTE TO: Wasco Police Department SHIPPED VIA Driver
ATTN: Assistant Chief Alecio Mora F.O.B.

PREPAID or COLLECT

2025 Ford Police Explorer Interceptor Non Eco-Boost Exterior: Agate Black

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
2 49,610.00 $99,220.00

Backup Camera, Police Engine Idle, Global Unlock, Reverse Sensing, Keyless Entry, 1284X Keyed Alike, Rear Door Handle/Locks Inopr, Hiden Plunge w/rear Handle Inopr)
2 Available Contract Discount 4% (1,984.40) ($3,968.80)

2 Transport To: AEP-Bakersfield. 1,800.00 $3,600.00
Bakersfield, CA 933083435 Landco Dr. Ste B
Bakersfield, CA

98,851.20

Proposal valid for 30 Days
$98,851.20
DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO: Phil Long Ford of Denver Total Herman Sanchez 7887 W. Tufts Ave. AMOUNT
(505) 250-9388 Denver, CO 80123
email: [email protected]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
PRICE AGREEMENT :

Additional Information:

Ford Utility Interceptor, Mid Size, four Door, AWD Police Pursuit Rated (Incl. Dark Car Feature, Driver Side/ Passennger Side Spotlight, 48 of 63
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Charles Fivecoat, Chief of Police
Nancy Vera, Human Resources Manager

DATE: August 19, 2025

SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Employment Agreement with Alecio Mora as the Chief of Police.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Employment Agreement with Alecio Mora as the Chief of Police, 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 CE QA 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 would like to contract Alecio Mora as Chief of Police effective Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Mr. Mora currently serves the City of Wasco as Assistant Chief of Police. Mr. Mora holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Sociology from the California State University, Bakersfield , and a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management. Mr. Mora has met all of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for this position, including a Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificate from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing Local Public Safety. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the daily operations of the City of Wasco’s Police Department, community, governmental, and interdepartmental relations; requiring considerable public contact as well as a broad knowledge of the City as a whole. It is crucial to have an individual who can understand the technical aspects of the local government and the needs of our residents. More importantly, this individual will need to have a “big -picture” perspective to help guide the community into the future. They must be willing and capable of working in a collaborative manner with people at all levels within the organization, as well as be able to communicate and engage with the community, the City’s executive leadership team, and the City Council.

Mr. Mora was a key member of the Wasco PD start -up effort, working closely with Chief Fivecoat to establish the current Community Policing strategy and department culture.

He fully embraces this approach and will lead the department as it matures.

Wasco Municipal Code states:
“2.04.130 Powers and duties--Appointment and removal.

It shall be the duty of the city manager to, and he shall appoint, remove, promote and demote any and all officers and employees of the city, excepting elected officers and the city attorney. The city manager shall enter into a contract in writing on behalf of the city, with all department heads in a form approved by the city council.”

Mr. Mora's employment agreement will be for an initial term of three years with a salary of $165,880.00. His other terms and benefits are similar to those of other current and previous department directors. The employment agreement has been developed by the City’s employment law attorney and reviewed by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated fiscal impact is equal to the current and future annual budget appropriation for salary and benefits relating to the Employment Agreement. The adopted FY 2 5/26 Operating Budget anticipates this expense. No budget action is needed with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Employee Agreement
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ESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH ALECIO MORA TO SERVE AS CHIEF OF POLICE.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to employ Mora as the Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, Mora will be employed by the City under the terms and conditions described in the employment agreement; and
WHEREAS, said agreement will be made in the form and manner prescribed for other director level employees; and
WHEREAS, the agreement shall be governed by the construed in accordance with the employment laws of the State of California.

N
OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wasco, SEC
TION 1: The City Council hereby approves , subject to final approval, corrections, and legal verbiage acceptable to Alecio Mora , City Manager and the City Attorney , the proposed Employment Agreement between the City of Wasco and Alecio Mora, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A”.

SEC
TION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or D esignee to endorse and implement the Employment Agreement and file said contract with the City Clerk. -o0o-
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on August 19, 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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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025 -

CITY OF WASCO CHIEF OF POLICE

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“ the City ”) and Alecio Mora , an individual (“Employee ;” collectively, “the P arties”). The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date that it is approved by the City Council.

RECITALS

A. The City desires to employ the services of Employee as Chief of Police ( 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.

C. In connection with and contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment conditional items, POST background check and/or general reference check and Employee’s acceptance of employment in the Classificati on, the City and Employee wish to enter into an Employment Agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the P arties, 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; C
OMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. The City hereby hires
Employee as Chief of Police (subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective as of the date that it is approved by 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 September 3rd, 2025, and shall expire three years from that date. At the sole discretion of the City Manager, the Term may be extended thereafter by means of a writing memorializing same consistent with the NOTICE provisions herein.

4. AT-WI LL 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. Employee understands that City may be change or eliminate this position 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 terminat e this Agreement and the 55 of 63

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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 right of Employee to re sign 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. DUTI ES 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 a mended. 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 obligations 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. PLAC E 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 748 F Street, Wasco, California. The City may from time to time require Employee to travel to other locations as necessary to discharge Employee’s duties and or the duties/requirements of the Classification.

7. EM
PLOYEE'S OBLIGATIONS. D uring the term of this Agreement, Employee shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City. Emplo yee 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.
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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. S alary:

(1) Bas
e Salary. T he City shall pay Employee a base salary of one hundred sixty-five thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars ($165,880.00) 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.

In a
ddition to the salary set forth above, the City shall deposit 8.4% of base pay in equal payroll installments into Employee’s MissionSquare formally ICMA Retirement Corporation, or other 457 deferred compensation account offered by the City.

(2) Exp
enses. 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 by 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 documentation 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) Vaca tion. Employee shall accrue vacation time at a rate of 6.16 per bi- weekly pay period; however, Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of 57 of 63

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two hundred forty (240) vacation hours. 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, Employee may “cash -out” up to their accrued but unused vacation time at his/her then - current hourly rate of compensation; however, Employee may not use the “cash -out” process to create a negative vacation balance. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unsured vacation accrual.

(b) S
ick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick time at a rate of 4 hours per bi- weekly pay period . Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of one hundred fifty-six (156) sick leave hours. Employee shall accrue no additional sick leave which would cause a sick leave balance exceeding the one hundred fifty-six hours. 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 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 compensation therefor will be provided to Employee.

(c) A dministrative/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 th e 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 , Employee may “cash-out” up to their accrued but unused Administrative Leave at his/her then -current hourly rate of compensation; however, Employee may not use the “cash-out” process to create a negative Administrative Leave balance. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave.

(3) Gr
oup 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.

T he 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 entitled to retirement benefits through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Employee shall remain at his current formula and level of 2% @ 55 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. T
he City shall provide Employee with an
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annual allowance for uniform/boot /equipment purchase by Employ ee in the amount of one thousand one hundred fifty dollars ($1150.00), or an amount established by the City Manager and adjusted when market pricing changes. Annual allowance shall be payable on the payday following the execution of this Agreement and annually on the payday immediately following each anniversary of Employee’s execution of this Agreement.
(
7) Travel/Professional Dev elopment. 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 job-related conferences, and the fees and costs associated with the “POST” Certification and other certifications. Pay incentive for “POST” Certificates including but not limited to Intermediate, Advanced, and Supervisory Certificates will follow the same pay structure as other Public Safety staff members. Pay incentive for Bilingual Certificates including but not limited to Oral Only and Oral and Written will follow the s ame pay structure as other Public Safety staff members.
(
8) 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 and within approved budget. (
9) Bonding. T he 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. (
10) Cell Phone. G iven 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 property 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.
(11) Vehicle. G iven the “on-call” nature of the Classification as set forth above, Employer shall provide Employee with a “take home vehicle” that is appropriate for the needs of the Classification. Employee acknowledges that the “take home vehicle” is and shall remain the property of the City, that the “ take home vehicle ” is reserved exclusively for use in service to the City, and that Employee has no expectation of property or privacy in the “take home vehicle”.
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(12) O ther 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. T
ERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

A. T
ermin ation 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 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 under 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 fo r 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. T
ermination for Cause. F or 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. Conv
iction of, or pleading of nolo contendere 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, willful 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. 60 of 63

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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 other 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.

E. Disputes. E xcept as o therwise 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. ENTI RE 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 P arties 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. REV
IEW. 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 regard 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 regardin g 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. T
his Agreement shall be interpret ed and construed
pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California.

14. MUTUALLY DRAFTED. F or 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. T
he headings and captions used in this Agreement
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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. I f 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. W
aiver 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.

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

19. NOTICES. A ny 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 prepaid, 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 Employee’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 deemed 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.

Thi
s Agreement, which consists of nine (9) 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.

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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
B
y: Alecio Mora By: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
__________________________
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Signature Signature
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ate: Dat e: ,
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