Agenda — Wasco City Council, September 2, 2025

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – 6:00 pm.

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

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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 Mike Lynch, WPD Chaplain

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation for Community Action Partnership of Kern Hunger Action Month

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 lim ited 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 you
r presentation.

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

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) NEW EMPLOYEE POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE PINNING CEREMONY FOR:
a. Police Lieutenant Lloyd Galutira
b. Recognition Chief of Police Fivecoat

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11) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
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 $ 1,938,270.53 b. Ap
proval of City Council Minutes for:

1. August 19, 2025, Regular meeting
c. Co
uncil 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(s) in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 with AV Water Technologies for the purchase of Residential and commercial water meters. d. Co
uncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the acceptance of the Scofield Avenue Rehabilitation Project and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 13) PU
BLIC HEARINGS: None
14) DEFERRED BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Discussion and Possible Minute Action to Appoint One Voting Delegate and Two Alternates for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo to be held on October 8th -10th, 2025, in Long Beach, California. (Hurlbert) 15) NEW
BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize City Manager or designee to accept the Final Version of the Stormwater Master Plan. (Villa)
b. Co
uncil finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize City Manager or designee to accept the Final Version of the Wastewater Master Plan. (Villa)
c. Co
uncil 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 Lloyd Galutira as Police Lieutenant. (Hurlbert)
16) REP
ORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
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17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

18) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

19) CLOSED SESSION:

a. Closed Session Minutes for August 19, 2025.

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

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

d. 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 August 28 , 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

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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
A081325 15,325.26
A081925 823,307.99
A082625 7,618.18
G081825 2,984.44
G081925 34,148.13
G082025 163,772.00
G082525 33,033.77
G082625 52,254.55
G082725 805,545.63
R082725 280.58 Verified By:

Grand Total 1,938,270.53 Accounting Manager:

WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A081325 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 080425 5621 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 080425 14,903.80 2 A081325 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 080825 5621 HEALTH CARE FSA 080825 421.46 3 A081325 Total 15,325.26
4 A081925 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS 6062 001950164H 5623 SEPT 25: INSURANCE PREMIUM 89,657.99 5 A081925 CSJVRMA 78 INV0325 5624 2025/2026 1st QTR DEPOSITS 733,650.00 6 A081925 Total 823,307.99
7 A082625 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 081125 5622 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 081125 2,618.33 8 A082625 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 081825 5622 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 081825 2,427.42 9 A082625 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 A1038959 5622 AUG 25:HRA/MERP ADMIN & BROKER FEES 2,100.00 10 A082625 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 082225 5622 HEALTH CARE FSA 082225 434.54 11 A082625 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA 081525 5622 HEALTH CARE HRA 081525 37.89 12 A082625 Total 7,618.18
13 G081825 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WFV-RV67-76XK 30959 CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES FOR CODE 113.97 14 G081825 CALIFORNIA SAFETY TRAINING CORPORATION 1711 119302 30960 PESTICIDE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION TRAINING 1,870.00 15 G081825 CDW-GOVERNMENT, INC. 730 AF1RI7D 30961 LAPTOP FOR DEPUTY PW 80.05 16 G081825 COUNTY OF KERN 218 IN0511583 30962 WELL #10: SE CORNER OF IRIS AND N. GRIFFITH 182.00 17 G081825 PG & E COMPANY 85 0008424272-6 30963 UB NW NE SE SOLAR PLANT 64.32 18 G081825 QUADIENT FINANCE USA,INC 1844 5408 JUNE 25 30964 POSTAGE 250.00 19 G081825 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 206 89224ad483817 30965 AD: JOB RECRUITMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER 424.10 20 G081825 Total 2,984.44
21 G081925 ABATE A WEED 172 1067855 30966 SPRAY FOR WEEDS 2,061.49 22 G081925 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VJ3-YXTW-V133 30967 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PD 303.55 23 G081925 ASPHALT COATINGS ENGINEERING, INC 411 36345 30968 5 GALLON PAIL TACK OIL 49.80 24 G081925 ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS LLC 2391 1125080884 30969 CNG #GEN: CNG STATION REPAIRS 2,006.00 25 G081925 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 23632 30970 TOOL: 3/4"" HMA TYPA A W/RAP 418.43 26 G081925 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 BI01795 30971 WATER QUALITY TESTING LAB SERVICES 2,000.00 27 G081925 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 BI01796 30971 WASTEWATER TESTING LAB SERVICES 2,549.11 28 G081925 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752314 30972 RFS VEH #27: BATTERY 157.32 29 G081925 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752315 30972 RFS VEH #27: BATTERY 178.42 30 G081925 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752316 30972 POLICE #GEN: 9 ROTOR RESURFES 225.00 31 G081925 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00762 30973 21023,21024,21027,21029-0: SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROV 965.09 As of August 27th, 2025
Bill Pay
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 32 G081925 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00761 30973 23015-0: WELL #13 STORAGE TANK 3,961.10 33 G081925 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38513 30974 BILLING SRVCS: CANNOT CREATE PST FILE 95.00 34 G081925 FARM PUMP AND IRRIGATION CO., INC. 553 024953 30975 FIELD LABOR: CHECK MOTOR FOR TEMPT. & VIBRATION 150.00 35 G081925 H & A PLUMBING INC 707 46332 30976 RESTORED WATER PRESSURE 7.15.25 475.00 36 G081925 INFO SEND, INC. 4244 291329 30977 STMTS DATA PRCSSNG/PRINT/MAIL 5,155.73 37 G081925 PACIFIC IRRIGATION INC 6330 00230814 30978 FRESNO ORCHARD VALVE W/FRAME 10X12 676.56 38 G081925 READYREFRESH 4027 25G0033487406 30979 7/22-8/18: AC 5409 7TH ST, RENT 41.53 39 G081925 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC. 3189 21666 30980 PAINT 6,129.00 40 G081925 SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC 4768 97695280 30981 MATERIAL #GEN: PARTS WASHER, AQUEOUS, FUEL FEE 237.58 41 G081925 TAG/AMS, INC 298 4443 30983 PREEMP DOT TEST (1) 95.00 42 G081925 TAG/AMS, INC 298 4480 30983 PREEMP DOT TEST (2) 190.00 43 G081925 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 206 89224ad492415 30984 PUBLICATION FOR BID ITB NO.2025-01 726.04 44 G081925 THE LAW OFFICES OF YOUNG WOOLDRIGE 4965 125336 30987 JULY 25: LEGAL FEES 1,056.00 45 G081925 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 3829 30982 LLMD HEARING: LEGAL ADVERTISING 101.50 46 G081925 TLC ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES 5195 0003251 30985 ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICE 2 CHEST FREEZERS 800.00 47 G081925 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6119488635 30986 CELL PHONES & IPADS 1,251.62 48 G081925 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6119488636 30986 CELL PHONES FOR PD 2,092.26 49 G081925 Total 34,148.13
50 G082025 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013319237:01 30988 RFS VEH #21: KIT, FREIGHT IN 183.74 51 G082025 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013319642:01 30988 RFS VEH #21: RG-2 RELAY VLV 174.76 52 G082025 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013319751:01 30988 CREDIT FOR RG-2 REPLAY VLV (48.71) 53 G082025 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013319752:01 30988 CREDIT FOR 013V KIT (183.74) 54 G082025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1PMN-7TR1-G7LT 30989 BOXING WRAPS & PUNCHING BAG HANGER FOR PAL 303.02 55 G082025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1QNV-WFDD-JDPM 30989 HP PRINTER FOR PD 383.09 56 G082025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MLN-XHG1-K34G 30989 FOLDERS FOR FINANCE 10.27 57 G082025 AUTOZONE,INC 851 05346951096 30990 WATER VEH #55: BATTERY 240.04 58 G082025 AUTOZONE,INC 851 05346926516 30990 RETURNED HOSE ASSY/DISCHAR (61.07) 59 G082025 BRAXBRO, INC 6255 1628 30991 PLC & SCADA: SYSTEM PROGRAM & CONFIGURE 660.00 60 G082025 CIVICPLUS, LLC 5167 #342258 30992 DNS HOST ANNUAL FEES 09/04/25 - 09/03/2026 5,807.86 61 G082025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC 6268 0351-1165929 30993 24029-0: PGE #2 BOX FOR G STREET LIGHTING 781.63 62 G082025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752461 30994 DAR VEH #60: BATTERY 168.06 63 G082025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752334 30994 RFS VEH #17: HOSE & GREASE CART 93.50 64 G082025 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 752414 30994 STREET VEH #108: FUEL, OIL, AIR FILTER & AT VEHICL 79.43 65 G082025 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38412MS 30995 MONTHLY MICROSOFT 365 AUGUST 654.00 66 G082025 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 38413 30995 AUGUST MONTHLY SRVCS AGREEMENT 8,360.00 67 G082025 DKF SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC 6243 23030 30996 SUBCRIPTION RENEWAL TRAINING: OCT-SEPT CALOSHA 999.00 68 G082025 FREEMAN MATHIS & GARRY LLP 5980 9160263968 30997 JULY 25: LEGAL SERVICES 1,320.00 69 G082025 GARDAWORLD 4266 10824747 30998 AUG 25: ARMORED SRVCS 519.90 70 G082025 GOTO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC 6172 IN7104116562 30999 PHONE SERVICES FOR PD 1,049.06 71 G082025 GRAINGER 415 9569503940 31000 25002-0: STNDRD DTY INDSTRL FAN, 36"" BLDE DIA 823.32 72 G082025 GRAINGER 415 9569503957 31000 25002-0:STNDRD DTY INDSTRL FAN, 36"" 1,557.77 73 G082025 HYDROPRO SOLUTIONS 6347 IN0004119 31001 3"" FHM CF COUPLINGS, TARIFF EXPENSE RECOVERY 3,116.83 74 G082025 INFOMART, INC. 4345 1022724 31002 JUL25 BACKGROUND CHECKS 228.25 75 G082025 JOHN KULAR CONSULTING 3734 1618 31003 24008-0: STORMWATER MASTER PLAN 1,155.00 76 G082025 JOHN KULAR CONSULTING 3734 1617 31003 24009-1: SEWER MASTER PLAN -JULY 2025 2,205.00 77 G082025 KERN COUNTY SUP. OF SCHOOLS 25 08112025 31004 JULY 25: SCHOOL FEES 3,841.64 78 G082025 MARTIN, PARIS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2025-50 31005 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 2,100.00 79 G082025 MUNGUIA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 5826 I-8768-1 31006 HVAC REPAIR 820.00 80 G082025 MUNGUIA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 5826 I-8803-1 31006 HVAC REPAIR FOR THE POLICE DEPT 215.00 81 G082025 NEW HORIZON COMMUNICATION CORP 6015 3177209 31007 COMMUNICATION SRVCS DISPATCH 1,068.12 82 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301692 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING PD #1 60.44 83 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301693 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING FIN 881.06 84 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301694 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING PLAN 156.17 85 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301695 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING CH 147.01 86 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301696 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING PW 218.30 2 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 87 G082025 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1301691 31008 JULY COPIER METER READING PD #2 255.16 88 G082025 PG & E COMPANY 85 738005943-9 081325 31009 UB STREET LIGHTS 1ST ST, 13TH-16TH ST 277.09 89 G082025 PG & E COMPANY 85 2114713176-3 081325 31009 UB STREET LIGHT TRACT 7311-4 FILBURN 33.59 90 G082025 PG & E COMPANY 85 2767702756-0 081425 31009 UB 603 PALM AVE 23.88 91 G082025 PG & E COMPANY 85 2991524925-3 081225 31009 UB 810 8TH ST COURTHOUSE 686.10 92 G082025 PG & E COMPANY 85 8365871756-2 081325 31009 UB ANNEX PARKING LIGHT 14.73 93 G082025 PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC. 2423 PD-59383 31010 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR VACUUM TRUCK, LEVEL INDICATO 1,026.91 94 G082025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA,INC 1844 5408 JULY 25 31011 POSTAGE 345.26 95 G082025 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC 2996 Q1960212 31012 POSTAGE LEASING SEPT-DEC 312.95 96 G082025 RACO MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING CO 6364 INV-114580 31013 WIRELESS ALARM MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEM FOR 2,855.59 97 G082025 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08121820008 081225 31014 POLICE STATION 748 F ST 8.80 98 G082025 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08331820137 081225 31014 COURTHOUSE 757 F ST/801 F ST 21.39 99 G082025 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08961820373 081225 31014 CITY YARD F STREET 14.79 100 G082025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 53244202 31015 WELL 12: MCCOMBS BETW, ANNIN & PALM LIQUIDCHLOR 2,100.05 101 G082025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 53244203 31015 WELL 14: 747 G ST, SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUIDCHLOR 947.79 102 G082025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 53244205 31015 WELL 11: 11TH & OAK, SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR 904.71 103 G082025 UNIVAR USA INC 111 53244206 31015 WELL #7: 4TH AND POPLAR, LIQUICHLOR 775.46 104 G082025 WASCO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT 669 REIMB #3 PLAY STRUCT 31016 21008-0: REIMB #3 FOR PARK EQUIPMENT PREP 111,145.00 105 G082025 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3192 31017 PARCEL MERGER 25-01 2ND & 3RD REVIEW 770.00 106 G082025 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3193 31017 PARCEL MERGER 24-01 PARTIAL REVIEW 665.00 107 G082025 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3194 31017 PARCEL MERGER 24-02 FINAL REVIEW 500.00 108 G082025 Total 163,772.00
109 G082525 A & P DIESEL ELECTRIC INC 432 12400 31018 STREET VEH #79: STATER AND IGNITION SWITCH 468.72 110 G082525 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL WSP JUNE 25 31020 JUNE 25: WSP LANDFILL FEES 6,268.20 111 G082525 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2552397 31021 VALVE, PVC MALE ADAPTER, BUNA-N O-RING, BLUE GLUE 1,725.47 112 G082525 KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE 6370 KWC 24-28 31022 2024 KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 6,288.00 113 G082525 KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE 6370 KWC 25-11 31022 2025 KERN WATER COLLABORATIVE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 6,528.00 114 G082525 NAGLE EARTHWORKS 5002 121098 31023 24002-1: POSO CMAQ RETENTION PAYMENT 9,237.64 115 G082525 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 295 JUNE 2025 31019 295 UB PAYMENTS JUNE 25 53.10 116 G082525 WASCO HARDWARE & AG LLC 4864 2506-178229 31024 PVC DMV PIPE, ADAPTER, SCH 80 NIPPLE, SLIP UNION 192.64 117 G082525 WASCO VETERINARY CLINIC 4770 JUNE 2025 31025 24037-0: JUNE CLINIC SERVICES 2,272.00 118 G082525 Total 33,033.77
119 G082625 AC POETTEGEN & SON 5874 0000300756 31026 CLEAR VINYL TUBING, ADAPTER, & GARDEN HOSE SHUTOFF 140.29 120 G082625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WTL-R6Q1-WHMH 31027 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR FINANCE 58.71 121 G082625 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 13PV-FCJX-DRYQ 31027 WOODEN SIGN FOR FINANCE WALL 80.20 122 G082625 GARDAWORLD 4266 20645714 31029 JULY 25: EXCESSIVE SERVICES 151.02 123 G082625 GRAINGER 415 9585653398 31030 MATERIALS: 90 ELBOW, PIPE, REPAIR COUPLING, COMPRE 160.62 124 G082625 GRAINGER 415 9585653406 31030 MATERIAL: RETAINING RING PLIER SET, MALE ADAPTER, 706.74 125 G082625 HOLLOWAY ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. 2651 INV-HES-3549 31031 JULY LOADS: BIOSOLIDS AND HAULING 1,348.23 126 G082625 INFO SEND, INC. 4244 292560 31032 STMTS DATA PRCSSNG/PRINT/MAIL- DELINQUENT 1,354.20 127 G082625 JAQUELIN PEREZ 6373 070125 31033 RFND FOUND BIN 40.00 128 G082625 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL JULY 25 31034 JULY 25: LANDFILL FEES 19,805.99 129 G082625 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL WSP JULY 25 31034 JULY 25: WSP LANDFILL FEES 6,639.84 130 G082625 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 51027-IN 31034 6/2/25-6/25/25 STREET SWEEPINGS 2,084.80 131 G082625 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2572345 31035 LANDSCAPING STOCK SUPPLIES 4,968.18 132 G082625 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.016-2 31036 JULY LEGAL SERVICES 1,202.50 133 G082625 LeBeau THELEN LLP 3218 1985.014-12 31036 JULY LEGAL SERVICES 1,235.00 134 G082625 ROBERT HALF 4814 65240761 31037 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 072525 1,503.60 135 G082625 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC 1599 169194851-0002 31038 HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL 6/17/25-7/14/25 610.75 136 G082625 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 876570896 31039 CLASS 2 SAFETY VEST 24.68 137 G082625 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 876626102 31039 RENOWN CENTERPULL TOWEL, BATH TISSUE, NTLR GLV 534.52 138 G082625 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 876789132 31039 WHITE TERRY TOWEL, WIPER POP UP, RESPIRATOR 258.30 139 G082625 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 6123 186524635-0 31040 AUG MICROSOFT SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR PD 945.91 140 G082625 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 264 JULY 2025 31028 264 UB PAYMENTS JULY 25 47.52 3 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 141 G082625 WASCO VETERINARY CLINIC 4770 JULY 2025 31041 24037-0: JULY CLINIC SERVICES 3,593.00 142 G082625 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING 4372 5035107980 31042 JULY PD PRINTER LEASE 166.90 143 G082625 WILLBANKS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. 4147 25762 31043 DEL TECH GW SAMPLING FOR 3RD QRT 4,593.05 144 G082625 Total 52,254.55
145 G082725 ACC BUSINESS 4766 0293546019 31044 FIBER NETWORK SERVICES 825.59 146 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1J7Q-6PYR-QF6V 31045 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR FINANCE 36.90 147 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XKD-YLT4-H7LH 31045 TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT SET 72.69 148 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MKM-FF17-GL64 31045 CELLPHONE ACCESSORIES FOR PLANNING 129.87 149 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1TQ1-NCNN-C4F3 31045 SUPPLIES FOR CHIEF OF POLICE RETIREMENT 272.92 150 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 16P-3QLF-LYDG 31045 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR FINANCE 108.37 151 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1LQM-49QM-91TY 31045 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: CUSHION LAB, GLASS CLEANER 270.32 152 G082725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1DLC-P93T-6Y4K 31045 25014-0: SUN SHADE FOR PAL BUILDING 177.52 153 G082725 AMERICAN REFUSE INC 183 356917 31046 AUG 25: RECYCLE CARTS RESIDENTIAL 46,612.85 154 G082725 AMERICAN REFUSE INC 183 356910 31046 AUGUST PYMT: RECYCLE 3Y BIN, 801 8TH ST 127.52 155 G082725 AWP SAFETY 5700 12020927 31047 100 CONES AND 100 BARRICADES 5,823.51 156 G082725 AWP SAFETY 5700 12020928 31047 STOP SIGNS 689.37 157 G082725 BAKERSFIELD WELL & PUMP CO. 2504 25588 31048 WELL #8: F&I TEMPORARY VFD FOR 150 HP WELL PUMP & 6,588.00 158 G082725 BRAXBRO, INC 6255 1634 31049 PLC & SCADA: VIRTUAL MACHINE AND SERVER SETUP AND 1,320.00 159 G082725 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167751301080725 31050 INTERNET SRVCS ANNEX 144.96 160 G082725 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 168679001080725 31050 INTERNET SRVCS PD STATION 204.99 161 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 882804 31051 UB 810 8TH ST (LF) 147.82 162 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 882806 31052 UB 801 8TH ST 84.32 163 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 882860 31051 UB 1445 12TH STREET (PAL) 109.81 164 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883285 31052 UB 800 BLK CENTRAL 84.32 165 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883288 31051 UB 1100 CENTRAL AVE LLMD 187.84 166 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883290 31051 UB 1500 BLK OF CENTRAL 414.31 167 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883449 31051 UB 1600 BLK OF DAISY 118.97 168 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883476 31051 UB 603 E STREET VFW BUILDING 111.68 169 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883480 31051 UB 764 E STREET (ANNEX) 109.81 170 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883556 31051 UB 847 F STREET (PW SHOP) 306.77 171 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883598 31051 UB 1300 BLK FILBURN 606.53 172 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 883605 31052 UB 28704 FILBURN CENTRAL PARK 84.32 173 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884060 31052 UB NW MAPLE/MARGALO LLMD 2006- 84.32 174 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884061 31051 UB MAPLE/GROMER LLMD 2006-1 277.26 175 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884116 31052 UB 2700 BLK MONDAVI CT 84.32 176 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884199 31051 UB 1500 BLOCK OF PALM 166.21 177 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884214 31052 UB 2100 BLK PALM 84.32 178 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884216 31052 UB 400 N BLOCK OF PALM LLMD 2006-1 84.32 179 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884218 31051 UB 1700 BLK OF PALM #A 310.55 180 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884248 31051 UB 1200 BLK PECAN ST 388.07 181 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884252 31051 UB PENELOPE LLMD 2006-1 132.07 182 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884337 31051 UB 1700 BLK POPLAR 138.75 183 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884338 31052 UB 1700 BLK POPLAR #A 84.32 184 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884404 31052 UB 2500 BLK OF POSO DR. LLMD6- 84.32 185 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884408 31051 UB 2700 BLK OF POSO AVE LLMD06 166.21 186 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884440 31051 UB PALM N. PROSPERITY 2006-1 397.30 187 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884601 31051 UB 1700 BLK OF MARGALO 399.25 188 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 884850 31051 UB 1300 BLK OF WILLOW 326.83 189 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 885048 31052 UB 810 8TH ST (LF) 23.57 190 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 885076 31052 UB 603 E STREET VFW BUILDING (LF) 15.82 191 G082725 CITY OF WASCO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 885083 31051 UB 764 E STREET (ANNEX) (LF) 86.54 192 G082725 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37978469 31053 AUG 11 2025: 746 8TH ST & 1445 12TH ST PEST CONTR 257.00 193 G082725 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37978488 31053 PEST CONTROL SERV: 5410 7TH ST, 8/11/25 65.00 194 G082725 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 37980623 31053 8/11/25: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 241.00 195 G082725 COACHWEST LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE MOTORCARS, INC 5952 62525 31054 20205-1: CLASS Z2- ZERO EMISSIONS BUS 295,407.54 4 of 5
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 196 G082725 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X486444 31055 ANG FIRE PLUG VLV HIGH PRESSURE 990.49 197 G082725 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 X430551 31055 STOCK PARTS FOR REPAIRS 2,590.42 198 G082725 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 25-00763 31056 20218-0: WELL #12 TCP, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,366.83 199 G082725 DONNA WARD 6372 1012 31057 CATERING CHARGES FOR CHIEF FIVECOAT RETIREMENT 2,600.00 200 G082725 FARM PUMP AND IRRIGATION CO., INC. 553 025007 31058 INSPECT 35HP MOTOR 797.20 201 G082725 FED EX 123 8-956-04749 31059 EXPRESS SERVICES 080725 26.82 202 G082725 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 1008 0040159 31060 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES: VLV SETTER, RNG GSKT, FLG NUT 337.70 203 G082725 FLOWATER INC 5241 INV140895 31061 24041-0: PAL WATER REFILL STATION 8,627.00 204 G082725 HARTZELL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR 5930 25051 31062 23015-0: WELL #13 STORAGE TANK 295,545.00 205 G082725 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 1571 2389794 31063 JULY 25: BURGER KING REV #1 300.00 206 G082725 J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC. 448 9110394124 31064 RFS #GEN: D DVIR NCR BOOK 2 PLY STK 291.12 207 G082725 J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC. 448 9110401797 31064 RFS VEH #GEN: PRE TRIP CHECKLIST BOND PADDED 283.27 208 G082725 JOSE RODRIGUEZ 6374 081525 31065 RFND OVERCHARGED A.C. 112.00 209 G082725 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 LANDFILL AUG 25 31066 AUG 25: LANDFILL FEES 19,962.10 210 G082725 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 51675-IN 31066 STREET SWEEPINGS 520-TRUCK #21 7/9/25-7/23/25 1,657.72 211 G082725 KUBA, INC 6345 INV-0152 31067 20205-1: DAR CONTACTLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM 24,473.74 212 G082725 MARY VALENTI 5984 AUG 2025 31068 PRE-EMPL0YMENT EVALUATION (2) 1,000.00 213 G082725 MUNGUIA HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 5826 I-8703-1 31069 DOUBLE SHAFT ECM BLOWER MOTOR 1,200.00 214 G082725 P & J ELECTRIC, INC. 66 9510 31070 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPLACE LIMIT SWITCHES ON AUTOMAT 2,785.81 215 G082725 PG & E COMPANY 85 5816195239-3 081825 31071 UB MCCOMBS & GRIFFITH WELL #12 30,030.06 216 G082725 PG & E COMPANY 85 4739420172-8 080725 31071 UB 2200 PALM AVE 16.29 217 G082725 PG & E COMPANY 85 8367707953-1 081325 31071 15200 SCOFIELD RD DYNAMIC WASCO 24.63 218 G082725 PHOENIX GROUP INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4913 000575K 31072 JULY MONTHLY CITATION ACCESS 1,058.26 219 G082725 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 5862 1168207-10001 081825 31073 SEPT 2025: INSURANCE PREMIUM 12,911.07 220 G082725 ROBERT HALF 4814 65265782 31074 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 080125 1,268.68 221 G082725 ROBERT HALF 4814 65285361 31074 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 080825 1,315.66 222 G082725 ROBERT HALF 4814 65299960 31074 TEMP SERVICES M.GOMEZ 081525 1,513.01 223 G082725 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT 1198 S183987 31075 10/1/2025-9/30/2026: 324 BHP CUMMINS MODEL QSB7-G5 314.00 224 G082725 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC 1599 172201935-0001 31076 HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL 7/30/25-8/26/25 2,430.17 225 G082725 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 877078063 31077 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,177.09 226 G082725 THE HOME DEPOT PRO 5006 87729781 31077 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 86.92 227 G082725 TRAILERS PLUS 6355 TRPL63-20225 31078 26010-0: TRAILER 9,265.78 228 G082725 VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY 2312 3963440 31079 20215-0: ASPHALT MATERIAL FOR J STREET 4,943.12 229 G082725 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING 4372 5035468923 31080 AUGUST PD PRINTER LEASE 166.90 230 G082725 Total 805,545.63
231 R082725 JESSE ZAPATA 5859 7207 31081 OVPMT RFND 1940 PALM AVE 43.09 232 R082725 JOSE E ALVARADO GAJCHE 6369 92092 31082 UB 0011010280 1028 11TH ST 161.00 233 R082725 RICHARD EY 6363 417-0005013090 31083 OVRPMT RFND 1309 5TH ST 41.13 234 R082725 ZAINY BHANDARI- PRIME COMMUNICATIONS 6368 17141 31084 DSPT-RFND 1900 HWY 46 18.48 235 R082725 ZAINY BHANDARI- PRIME COMMUNICATIONS 6368 92064 31085 DPST-RFND 1900 HWY 46 16.88 236 R082725 Total 280.58
237 Grand Total 1,938,270.53
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MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

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

1) CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Medina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

ABSENT: Council Member Reyna

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Assist ant Chief of Police Alecio Mora, Chief of Police Fivecoat, Police Sergeant Galutira, Kern Fire Chief Joe Appleton

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina

4) INVOCATION: by Wasco PD Chaplain Mike Lynch

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

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

6) PRESENTATIONS: None

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

There were no public comments.

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

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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

Police Chief Fivecoat presented the newly appointed Chief of Police, Alecio Mora, for the badge-pinning ceremony.

City Clerk Maria O. Martinez administered the oath of office to the new Police Department staff.

Mayor Medina recessed for a 5-minute break at 6:25 p.m.

Mayor Medina reconvened the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
11) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton gave a recent fire report.
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
Police Sergeant Galutira gave a presentation on recent crimes.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
12) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Police Records Clerk to attend the POST Records Supervisor Course on September 29 – October 3, 2025, in San Diego, CA.

c. Council 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.

d. Council 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.

e. Council 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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f. Council 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. 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 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.

Reso#2025-4256
Agmt#2025-027

There was no conflict of interest for any council members.

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

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

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

15) NEW 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.

Oral presentation by Public Works Director Luis Villa.

There were no public comments.

No action; informational item only.

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 Upfitting Equipment, and Budget Appropriations for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00 (Mora)
Reso#2025-4257

Oral presentation by the Assistant City Manager Maria Lara.

There were no public comments.

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

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

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.

Reso#2025-4258
Agmt#2025-028

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no public comments.

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

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

16) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
Attended the Kern Intern Connections lunch today, August 19, 2025. b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
No reports – Council Member Reyna absent.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña:

They will go dark for the month of August.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:

City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• Community Breakfast to be held on September 3, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. at the Wasco State Prison.
• SNIP event on September 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Public Works Department.
• Wine and Roses event on September 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., held at the Wasco Elks Lodge.
• National Night Out event will be held on October 10, 2025. • There will be a joint meeting with the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board and the Wasco City Council on August 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. • Chief of Police Fivecoat Retirement Dinner will be held on August 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wasco Community Recreation Hall.
• The Fiber Optic Project Groundbreaking event will be on September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. on the corner of Filburn Avenue and Central Avenue.

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18) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña:

Attended the South San Joaquin Valley District membership dinner on August 14, 2025.

Mayor Medina:
• Attended the Community Breakfast on August 6 , 2025, at Independence High School.
• He did a ride-along with the Code Enforcement Officers and encouraged all of the City Council members to experience a ride-along.

There were no public comments on the closed session items.

Mayor Medina adjourned into closed session at 7:00 pm.

Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 7:24 p.m.

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:

City attorney Tom Schreoter reported out.

a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation No reportable action.

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

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

No reportable action.
21) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.

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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk

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Valentin Medina, Mayor
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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: September 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 with A V Water Technologies for the purchase of Residential and commercial water meters.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 with A V Water Technologies for the purchase of Residential and commercial water meters; and

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

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for complian ce 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 activi ty 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:

As part of routine operational maintenance expenses, the water division under the public works department replaces aging water meters that are no longer functioning or have reached the end of their life expectancy. Replacing these meters enables the city to accurately capture and bill for water use, reduce water loss, and encourage water conservation.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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Discussion:

An Invitation to bid was published in an advertisement, with the bid opening occurring on August 12, 2025, at 2 pm at City Hall. A total of six vendors placed bids, with AV Water Technologies coming in at the lowest bid of $ 42,829.11, including all applicable taxes and freight. The meter that AV Technologies is offering is the Diehl Ultrasonic meter, which meets/exceeds all applicable standards in the bid specs.

While the original bid specifications called for 250 ¾-inch meters, 5 1-1/2-inch meters, and 5 2-inch meters, staff requested a quote for an additional 150 ¾ -inch meters to keep in stock for future r eplacements, due to the favorable pricing and available funds in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. The quote for the extra meters was provided separately for clarity to the council and bid plan holders, and the price per unit remained the same as the original bid.

Fiscal Impact:

The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget water fund will cover the costs of both quotes from the Repair and Maintenance meters and repair and maintenance equipment accounts, which will cover the remaining expenses.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Bid Results

3. Original Bid Quote

4. Additional Meters Quote

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER(S) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000.00 WITH AV WATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE

OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WATER METERS

WHEREAS, the City wishes to procure residential and commercial water meters from AV Water Technologies; and

WHEREAS, City staff advertised and invited bids from AV Water Technologies, being the lowest qualified bidder; and

WHEREAS, the purchase of th ese meters will be covered out of the water operating fund for FY 25/26.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City M anager or designee to endorse and execute purchase order(s) with AV Water Technologies for an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the purchase of these water meters, as attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B”.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the necessary budget appropriations needed to complete these two purchase orders.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 5 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on September 2, 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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Bid Package-Project Description:

Company Date
Received
Time
Received
Time
Opened Bid Proposals $ Addendum Bid
Bond
Underground Republic 8/7/2025 11:30 a.m. 2:00pm $48,333.63 x N/A iFlow INC 8/8/2025 11:15 a.m. 2:01 PM $50,445.18 x N/A
Hydropro Solutions 8/12/2025 8:06 a.m. 2:02 PM $55,036.95 x N/A Metron- Farnier 8/12/2025 10:00 AM 2:04 PM $55,286.89 x N/A Core & Main 8/12/2025 1:21 PM 2:06 PM $45,689.08 x N/A
AV Water Technologies 8/12/2025 1:36 PM 2:07 PM $39,565.00/ with out sales taxs x N/A City of Wasco
Bid Results
City of Wasco
City Clerk
Date:

ITB No. 2025-01 Water Meter Supply for FY2025-26
8/12/2025
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Sub Total 39,565.00
Wasco, CA (8.25%) 3,264.11
Total $42,829.11
Quotation Date : 08.13.2025
Expiration Date : 10.10.2025
Regional Mgr : Finlay Thomson
AV Water Technologies INC
6823 Theall RD
Houston Texas 77066
Quotation
# AVWT-6375
Wasco, City of
746 8th Street
Wasco
CA 93280
# Item Qty Unit Price Extended Price
1 Hyd 2 - 3/4 x 3/4 x 7.5 Ext, CF
SKU: 131-3119528
(HYDRUS 2) - 3/4 x 3/4 x 7.5 9D Ext. Enc 18 NIC, CF
250
EA
134.00 33,500.00
2 Hyd 2 - 1-1/2 x 13 x 9 Ext, CF
SKU: 131-3119540
(HYDRUS 2) - 1 1/2 X 13 9D, Ext. Enc, 18 NIC, CF
5 EA
526.00 2,630.00
3 Hyd 2 - 2 x 17 x 9 Ext, CF
SKU: 131-3126674
(HYDRUS 2) - 2 X 17 9D, Ext. Enc, 18 NIC, CF
5 EA
687.00 3,435.00
Notes
All meters are AMR/AMI ready.

All meters are in cubic feet.

Shipped within 4 weeks of receipt of order.

Special Terms & Notes:
https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/9355125b3f1f13785f1a1b0f330e0e9164adcc19c4e5daa1de29b51308faf133 Pricing: Quoted pricing is less sales and local taxes. All prices indicated are valid when purchasing the complete quantities mentioned above.

Delivery: Delivery schedule to be mutually agreed upon. Due to global supply issues exact delivery dates are subject to change.

Terms & Conditions: Unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties in writing, each order processed by AV Water Technologies shall be EXHIBIT "A"
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governed by the laws of the State of Texas, choice of venue is Harris County, Texas; AV Water Technologies Inc. and/or the Manufacturer's Terms and Conditions and/or a signed Equipment and Services Purchase Agreement. Cancelled or returned product is subject to 30% restocking charge. Special Order products are not cancellable or returnable. This quotation and all Order Forms between DIEHL METERING LLC and the customer shall be governed by, and is subject to, the IZAR PLUS Portal Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement"), as may be amended from time to time. The current version of the Agreement is located here: https://www.diehl.com/metering/en/support-center /terms-conditions/#diehl-metering-llc [diehl.com] and is hereby incorporated by reference. Diehl Metering reserves the right to make product enhancements or specification changes with or without notice.

Project: Quote subject to change as a site survey has not been performed. The following is assumed: Identified infrastructure is suitable for gateway installation at the required antenna
height. Power is available within five feet. Additional gateways will be at the same or lower cost. Installation will be sight dependent.

Shipping and Handling Costs: Will be added to Invoice or invoiced separately when shipped.

Payment: 30 days net upon delivery of invoice. AV Water Technologies reserves the right to charge 1.5% per month (18% per year) or the highest legal limit for all unpaid or late invoices.

Product: Product manufacturer reserves the right to make product enhancements or specification changes with or without notice.

Warranty: Warranties are provided by each respective manufactures/suppliers of product/software/applications/networks.

Agreements: If applicable, Agreements, End User License Agreement, Software and/or applications (etc.) are between the respective manufacture/supplier and the end user.

The Annual fees Charged by the respective manufactures/suppliers of software/applications/networks may increase 3% annually Signature of Acceptance: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________ 22 of 183
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Diehl
Diehl
$145.06 $36,265.00
$569.40
$743.68
$2,847.00
$3,718.40
$42,829.11
AV Water Technologies
Clint Lake/AV Water
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Sub Total 20,100.00
Wasco, CA (8.25%) 1,658.25
Total $21,758.25
Quotation Date : 08.13.2025
Expiration Date : 10.10.2025
Regional Mgr : Finlay Thomson
AV Water Technologies INC
6823 Theall RD
Houston Texas 77066
Quotation
# AVWT-6376
Wasco, City of
746 8th Street
Wasco
CA 93280
# Item Qty Unit Price Extended Price
1 Hyd 2 - 3/4 x 3/4 x 7.5 Ext, CF
SKU: 131-3119528
(HYDRUS 2) - 3/4 x 3/4 x 7.5 9D Ext. Enc 18 NIC, CF
150
EA
134.00 20,100.00
Notes
All meters are AMR/AMI ready.

All meters are in cubic feet.

Shipped within 4 weeks of receipt of order.

Delivery: Delivery schedule to be mutually agreed upon. Due to global supply issues exact delivery dates are subject to change.

Terms & Conditions: Unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties in writing, each order processed by AV Water Technologies shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, choice of venue is Harris County, Texas; AV Water Technologies Inc. and/or the Manufacturer's Terms and Conditions and/or a signed Equipment and Services Purchase Agreement. Cancelled or returned product is subject to 30% restocking charge. Special Order products are not cancellable or returnable. This quotation and all Order Forms between DIEHL METERING LLC and the customer shall be governed by, and is subject to, the IZAR PLUS Portal Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement"), as may be amended from time to time. The current version of the Agreement is located here: https://www.diehl.com/metering/en/support-center /terms-conditions/#diehl-metering-llc [diehl.com] and is hereby incorporated by reference. Diehl Metering reserves the right to make product enhancements or specification changes with or without notice.

Project: Quote subject to change as a site survey has not been performed. The following is assumed: Identified infrastructure is suitable for gateway installation at the required antenna
EXHIBIT "B"
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height. Power is available within five feet. Additional gateways will be at the same or lower cost. Installation will be sight dependent.

Shipping and Handling Costs: Will be added to Invoice or invoiced separately when shipped.

Payment: 30 days net upon delivery of invoice. AV Water Technologies reserves the right to charge 1.5% per month (18% per year) or the highest legal limit for all unpaid or late invoices.

Product: Product manufacturer reserves the right to make product enhancements or specification changes with or without notice.

Warranty: Warranties are provided by each respective manufactures/suppliers of product/software/applications/networks.

Agreements: If applicable, Agreements, End User License Agreement, Software and/or applications (etc.) are between the respective manufacture/supplier and the end user.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: September 2, 2025

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

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

On January 21, 2025, the City Council approved a contract with Nagle Earthworks, Inc. to complete roadway improvements along Scofield Avenue from the Southern City Limits to the South end of the Prison site.

This Project started in May of 2025 and included grading, asphalt, and thermoplastic striping work, and was funded using local funds via the Pavement Preservation CIP . The project was completed on June 20, 2025.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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Fiscal Impact:

In the City Capital Improvement Project budget, the Council approved Project #20215 for the preservation of pavement citywide, which had an approved CIP construction budget of $603,400 for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. After July of 2025, this budget was increased by $250,000, leaving a sum of $853,400. The final cost for this Project came in at $477,785.88, leaving ~$375,614.12 remaining in the budget.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Acceptance

2. Notice of Completion

3. Final Balancing Change Order

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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE

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

The information pertinent to this Notice is as follows:

1. Owner: City of Wasco

2. Contractor: Nagle Earthworks, Inc.

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

4. Contract For: Scofield Avenue Rehabilitation Project

5. Date of Contract: March 17, 2025

6. Date of Completion: September 2, 2025

I, Luis Villa, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and the provisions of the contract have been met and are accepted on September 2, 2025.

Luis Villa
Public Works Director
City of Wasco

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Recording Requested By:

CITY OF WASCO
Maria Martinez, City Clerk

When Recorded Mail to:

City of Wasco
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Names

Addresses

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

Names

Addresses

7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED September 2, 2025

8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Scofield Avenue Rehabilitation Project

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

10. The street address of said property is: Scofield Ave

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

This project included grading, paving and striping improvements.

09/02/2025
Date Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

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

NOT APPLICABLE

Date and Place Signature of Owner named in paragraph 2

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

09/02/2025, City of Wasco, CA ________________________ Date and Place Valentin Medina, Mayor, City of Wasco

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Final Balancing Change Order

Date of Contract: January 21, 2025 Date: September 2, 2025

Contract Amount: $456,176.00 Engineer: City Engineer

Contractor: Nagle Earthworks Project: Scofield Avenue Rehabilitation Project

Total Change Orders: = $ 0.00

INCREASE IN CONTRACT ITEMS OF WORK:

__________________________________ Estimated_ Actual__ Difference_____________________ Item #2 AC Paving 2,200 2,347.77 147.77 TON @ $146.24/TON = $ 21,609.88
- Line item Increased due longer tie -in
At county line due to rough transition as
Well as general difference from estimate.

Total Increase: = $ 21,609.88

Original Contract Amount - - - - - - - - $ 456,176.00

Net Quantity Adjustments/Change Orders - - - - - - $ 21,609.88

Final Balance - - - - - - - - - - $ 477,785.88
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 5, 2025

SUBJECT:

Discussion and Possible Minute Action to Appoint One Voting Delegate and Two Alternates for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo held on October 8th -10th, 2025, in Long Beach, California.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Appoint One Voting Delegate and Two Alternates for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo held on October 8th -10th, 2025, in Long Beach, California; 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 League of Californ ia Cities requests that the City Council appoint one voting delegate and two alternates to represent the City at the League of California Cities' 2025 Annual Conference and Expo. The Annual Business meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, is an essential part of the Annual Conference. At this meeting, the League of California Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish the League's policy for California cities. In order to vote, the city council must designate one voting delegate and two alternates.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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The League of California Cities letter requesting the appointment of the voting delegate and alternates is attached to this staff report. During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also considered at this meeting.

As of the date of this report, no General or Petitioned Resolutions have been noticed. If Resolutions are qualified and noticed, and time permits, those will be presented to Council at a later meeting for consensus on the City of Wasco position and delegate voting instructions. If time does not permit full Council consideration, as has occurred in the past, authorization can be given to the voting delegate and City Manager to determine the City’s vote.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. League of California Cities Letter
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DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers

RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 8-10, 2025 Long Beach Convention Center

Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Oct. 10, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 24. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.

Council Action Advised by September 24, 2025
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For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 24. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly

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General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

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Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a member-
informed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved
1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.
2 During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f). 36 of 183
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: September 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Accept the Final Version of the Stormwater Master Plan.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Authorize City Manager or designee to approve and accept the Final Version of the Stormwater Master Plan; and
2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15378, no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

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

Background:

As part of a Community Development Block Grant, the city was required to assess its stormwater conveyance and storage system. The city completed the bidding and award process and hired John Kular Consulting to develop a stormwater master plan to support future growth and resolve existing drainage problems.

There are over 17 miles of stormwater conveyance pipes and surface drainage, and the system sometimes becomes overwhelmed during heavy rainfall due to the town's flat topography and limited system capacity. This limited capacity hinders new development because the city cannot handle additional stormwater runoff, which reduces the land available for development by requiring onsite retention.

STAFF REPORT
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Discussion:

The primary objective of the stormwater master plan is to help the city prioritize the rehabilitation and improvement of storm drainage infrastructure to prevent or reduce flooding.

The previous stormwater masterplan was completed in 2007. The current stormwater master plan evaluate d surface drainage conveyance, stormwater interception, storm drain conveyance, stormwater retention, and detention capacities. The physical condition of existing retention and detention facilities were also evaluated.

Generally, the existing stormwater system was designed in accordance with recognized local standards and functions effectively . Drainage conveyance capacity limitations were identified on two major east-to-west corridors (7
th Street and Filburn Avenue).

Detention limita tions were identified at the Central/Filburn pond and the stormwater pond just east of the WWTP. Two a dditional detention ponds are recommended.

Automated pond and manhole water level monitoring systems are recommended to help the city manage storm flow surges through the storm drain conveyance and detention pond systems.

A 25 -year planning horizon for future development , in accordance with the city’s General Plan, was considered when identifying the expansion of city drainage facilities.

Consolidated private stormwater retention facilities were recommended to serve adjacent future developments for land use efficiency. Both short and long-term solutions were provided as part of the plan.

Fiscal Impact:

As part of a community development block grant aw ard ID 21- CDBG-PL-30002, $125,000.00 was allocated to the city for the development of the plan, and staff stayed within that budget constraint.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Plan Final Draft

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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 ACCEPT THE FINAL VERSION OF THE

STORMWATER MASTER PLAN

WHEREAS, the City contracted John Kular Consulting for the development of the plan; and

WHEREAS, the funding for the development of the plan was through a community development block grant; and

WHEREAS, a 25-year planning horizon for future development, aligned with the City’s General Plan, was used to identify expansion opportunities for city drainage facilities; and

WHEREAS, the City’s last stormwater master plan was updated in 2007.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City M anager or designee to accept the final version of the stormwater master plan. As attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 5 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on September 2, 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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EXHIBIT "A"
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CITY OF WASCO – STORMWATER MASTER PLAN
Contents

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3 STORMWATER MASTERPLAN CRITERIA .............................................................................................. 6 SECTION 2 – STORMWATER MASTER PLAN SUMMARY ............................................................................... 7 SECTION 3 – ................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Applicable Regulations and Standards ................................................................................................ 8

3.3 Previous Studies .................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4 Physical Setting ................................................................................................................................. 10

3.5 Description of Existing Infrastructure ............................................................................................... 10

3.5.1 Retention Ponds (Sumps) and Detention Ponds ........................................................................ 10

3.5.2 Infiltration .................................................................................................................................. 11 SECTION 4 –ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................. 13

4.1 Storm Drainage Model ...................................................................................................................... 13

4.1.1 Calibration of Storm Drain Model .............................................................................................. 13

4.1.2 Civil Storm Model ....................................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Model Results ................................................................................................................................... 14

4.2.1 Sump Capacities ......................................................................................................................... 14

4.2.2 Detention Ponds ........................................................................................................................ 14

4.2.3 Storm Drain System Capacity ..................................................................................................... 15

4.2.4 Inlet Capacities ........................................................................................................................... 20

4.3 Field Conditions................................................................................................................................. 21

4.3.1 Sump Conditions ........................................................................................................................ 21

4.3.2 Detention Pond Conditions ........................................................................................................ 23

4.3.3 Known Flooding Issues ............................................................................................................... 23

4.4 Repairs and Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 24 42 of 183

4.4.1 Increased Sump Storage Capacity .............................................................................................. 24

4.4.2 Increased Pumping Capacity ...................................................................................................... 24

4.4.3 Increased Drainage Inlet Capacity ............................................................................................. 24

4.4.4 Increased Stormwater Conveyance ........................................................................................... 24

4.4.5 Applicability of LID methods to reduce ponding downtown. .................................................... 24

4.5 Expansion of Stormwater System ..................................................................................................... 24 SECTION 5 –CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ............................................................................................... 42

5.1 Minor Repairs .................................................................................................................................... 42

5.2 Major Projects ................................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.1 Secondary Detention Pond ........................................................................................................ 42

5.2.2 7th Street Storm Drain .................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.3 Primary Retention Pond Pump Replacement ............................................................................ 42

5.2.4 new public works Yard Retention Pond & Associated Storm Drains……………………………………….42

5.2.5 Stormwater Management Monitoring System .......................................................................... 45

5.2.6 Recycled Water Export System .................................................................................................. 45

5.2.7 Westside Pond Improvements ................................................................................................... 45

5.3 Schedule of Improvements ............................................................................................................... 50

5.4 Cost Estimates ................................................................................................................................... 50

5.5 Sources of Funding ............................................................................................................................ 50

5.5.1 Stormwater Fees ........................................................................................................................ 50

5.5.2 California State Funding Programs ............................................................................................ 50

6.0 MS4 Program ........................................................................................................................................ 50

6.1 Elements of the MS4 Program ...................................................................................................... 50

6.2 MS4 2023/24 Annual Report ............................................................................................................ 51

7.0 Conclusions ........................................................................................................................................... 51

Tables
Table 4.1 – SUMP SIZING BY ISDD-5 CRITERIA……………………………………………………………………………………….17 Table 4.2 – SUMP SIZING BY 100-YEAR STORM CRITERIA………………………………………………………………………18 Table 4.3 – WASCO 2022/23 MONTHLY RAINFALL………………………………………………………………………………..19 Table 4.4 – FLOW LIMITATIONS FOR GUTTERS AND INLET TYPES………………………………………………………….20 Table 4.5 – SUMP CONDITIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…22 43 of 183

Table 4.7 – DETENTION POND CONDITIONS………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Table 4.8 – FUTURE SUMP CALCULATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………25 Table 5.1 – FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………….43 Table 5.2 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN……………………………………………………………………………………………44

Exhibits
EXHIBIT 4.1 – NORTH CATCHMENT AREAS ……………………………………………..…………..………………………….…….….14 EXHIBIT 4.2 – CENTRAL CATCHMENT AREAS ………………………………………..……….……………………………….…….…...15 EXHIBIT 4.3 – SOUTH CATCHMENT AREAS …………………………………………….…...……….……………………….…………..16 EXHIBIT 4.4 – SITE INDEX -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS…………………………………………………..……………...…..26 EXHIBIT 4.5 - SITE A -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS………………………………………….……….………………..…………27 EXHIBIT 4.6 - SITE B -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS………………………………………….………………….….…………….28 EXHIBIT 4.7 – SITE C -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS…………………………………………..……….....……………….…….29 EXHIBIT 4.8 – SITE D -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS……………………………………….………….……..……..………...…30 EXHIBIT 4.9 - SITE E -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS……………………………………………………..……..………………….31 EXHIBIT 4.10 - SITE F -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS………………………………………………..……………………...……32 EXHIBIT 4.11 - SITE G -FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS………………………………………………….……..………………..…33 EXHIBIT 4.12 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – VALLEY ROSE……………………………………………….…………..……….34 EXHIBIT 4.13 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – MARGALO AVE. EAST………………………….………………....….…….35 EXHIBIT 4.14 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – MARGALO AVE. WEST…………………….…………………….…………..36 EXHIBIT 4.15 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – PALM/POPLAR………………………….……..……………….……..…….…37 EXHIBIT 4.16 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – ANNIN AVE………………………………..…………………...…………..……38 EXHIBIT 4.17 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – CENTRAL/7 TH………………………………………..…...……………….……39 EXHIBIT 4.18 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – FILBURN ST. WEST……………………………………..……..…….…….40 EXHIBIT 4.19 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT – FILBURN ST. EAST………………………………………..……….....……41 EXHIBIT 5.1 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS………………………………………………………………..….…….….46 EXHIBIT 5.2 – FUTURE SWM POND………………………………………………………………………………..……..……….….47 EXHIBIT 5.3 – WESTSIDE PARK POND IMPROVEMENTS…………………………………………..…………….…...….…48 EXHIBIT 5.4 – CENTRAL/FILBURN FUTURE POND……………………………………………….……..……………..…..….49 44 of 183

Appendices
APPENDIX A – AES AND CIVIL STORM MODEL CALIBRATION………………………………………………….…….…....52 APPENDIX B – SURCHARGED STORM DRAINS…………………………………………………………..………...……….…....57 APPENDIX C – MAJOR PROJECTS, COST ESTIMATES…………………………………………………..…………….....….…64 APPENDIX D – CITY STORM DRAIN ATLAS…………………………………………………………………………………..….....70

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND
The City of Wasco has awarded a contract to John Kular Consulting through a Community Block Development Grant to assess its stormwater management system. The findings from this analysis were used to create a stormwater master plan that identifies the necessary infrastructure upgrades required to support the city's growth and address some existing drainage-related issues. The last master plan was updated in 2007, and the city cannot currently accommodate any additional storm drainage.

More than 17.6 miles of pipes lie beneath Wasco’s streets and surface drainage. When functioning properly, this system is barely noticeable. However, much of the City’s piping and supporting infrastructure were built decades ago, and in some areas, the system is nearing the end of its useful life. Furthermore, the development of vacant land over time has increased the amount and intensity of stormwater runoff during storms, causing some areas of the system to become overwhelmed by heavy rains. The Storm Drainage Master Plan will help the City prioritize the rehabilitation and improvement of storm drainage infrastructure and will identify projects designed to prevent or reduce local flooding at “stormwater hotspots.”

1.2 SCOPE
To complete the system evaluation and stormwater master plan, we needed to:
 Determine planning horizons and land use assumptions for the existing system and future growth provided by City staff.
 Review available City information to compile physical data of the existing stormwater collection system.
 Determine flows and loading of existing and future service areas by using the available record information and creating an existing storm drain system model.  On-site evaluations of the system during both wet and dry seasons to observe actual occurrences of the system.

Determining the necessary stormwater pipeline and retention infrastructure to accommodate future growth in the city based on calculated flows from the previous task.  Preparation of an infrastructure funding list.

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1.3 STORMWATER MASTERPLAN CRITERIA
The main focus of the Stormwater Master Plan was to achieve the following objectives:
 • Assess the current capacity of the storm drain collection system.  • Identify future requirements for the collection system as well as detention and retention capacity.
 • Detect deficiencies and necessary repairs.
 • Recommend enhancements needed to support anticipated future growth.  • Supply data to assist in developing a streamlined capital improvement program.

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SECTION 2 – STORMWATER MASTER PLAN SUMMARY
This study thoroughly reviews and assesses the stormwater collection, conveyance, and infiltration system of the City of Wasco. The study examines the current conditions of the system, its 25-year planning horizon, and the final buildout of the City and its surrounding areas. The master plan recommends facility improvements and additions based on the findings of the evaluation and analysis to ensure that the aging infrastructure remains operational and that future facilities are planned and constructed to accommodate the City's ongoing growth.

Additionally, the master plan identifies stormwater facilities to support the City's anticipated growth over the next 25 years and at the final buildout growth horizon.

This master plan report's findings include recommendations for necessary facility improvements and additions to ensure the stormwater system's continued serviceability, outlined as follows:
• Repairs for private and public sumps
• Improvements to street and drainage inlet capacity
• Enhancements to storm drain conveyance capacity
• Suggested locations for future sumps
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Identification of funding sources for the aforementioned improvements

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SECTION 3 –

3.1 Definitions
Infiltration Rate – The rate at which ponded water will percolate into underlying soil. Wasco is underlain by type A soil with a measured infiltration rate of 4.0 inches per hour.

ISDD - Intermediate Storm Design Discharge is the flow determined based upon a precipitation event having a ten percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, commonly known as the 10-year storm. In Wasco, storm drains are designed to convey the ISDD under gravity flow conditions that is with the Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) within the pipe.

In Wasco, streets are to be designed to convey the ISDD allowing a single lane width to be free of water to permit passage of emergency vehicles.

CSDD – Capital Storm Design Discharge is the flow determined based upon a precipitation event having a one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, commonly known as the 100-year storm. In Wasco, streets are to be designed to convey the CSDD without overtopping the curbs.

Return Period – The frequency in years of the design storm.

Retention Pond or Sump – A storm water capture facility with no discharge other than infiltration or evaporation. In Wasco, sumps are designed to capture the 5-day duration ISDD and to infiltrate the captured flow within seven days.

Detention Pond – A storm water capture facility designed to effect flood hydrograph peak attenuation.

3.2 Applicable Regulations and Standards
The city of Wasco has adopted Kern County drainage standards and hydrology methods as outlined in these documents:
 Kern County Division 4 – Standards for Drainage
 Kern County Hydrology Manual
 Engineering Bulletin 11-01, precipitation data
 Engineering bulletin 11-02, Sump Volume requirements

In addition, the city has modified several of the Kern County standard drainage details:
 D1 – Catchbasin
 D2 – Junction Box
 D3 – Stom Drain Manhole
 D5 – Drainage Basin
 D6 - Drainage Basin Outlet Structure

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3.3 Previous Studies
The City of Wasco’s drainage system was previously analyzed as described in the Final City of Wasco Storm Drain System Master Plan, Helt Engineering Inc., January 2007. This report analyzed the primary storm drain systems serving two catchments comprising 1268 acres and 364 acres, respectively. The northern third of the city’s storm drain system (areas north of SR 43) was not analyzed.

The primary storm drain system capacity was analyzed using Bentley StormCAD software. The analysis was rather simplistic, considering only the 10-year storm (ISDD). Helt did not provide any maps showing runoff coefficients or presumed imperviousness.

Helt noted that the 7 th Street storm drain had several segments with adverse slopes, countercurrent to the flow direction, and inadequate flow capacity. They provided a replacement design with pipe sizes up to 96 inches in diameter. The cost of the storm drain replacement project was $7.7 million in 2007 dollars, the equivalent of $11.7 million in 2024 dollars.

Catch basins were assumed to intercept 100% of incoming flow. On-street gutter flow depths and inundation extents were calculated, but no assessment was made regarding the impact of flood conditions. For example, flow depths at several locations greatly exceeded the curb height and the flood inundation widths exceeded the road right-of-way width but no comment was made as to the practical impact of such massive flooding. No assessment was made for the capital flood (100-year condition or CSDD). The city’s storm drain retention pond (sump) system was not analyzed.

In 2009, Kennedy/Jenks conducted a feasibility study based on Helt’s 2007 Master Plan which provided three alternatives to alleviate the surcharging of the 7 th Street storm drains. The hydrologic input to Kennedy/Jenks’ study was limited to 10-year peak flows. Alternatives 1 and 2 differed only in the drainage areas served. Their common elements included:
 New storm drain pipe on Poso Drive and Griffith Avenue  New storm water lift station located on Poso drive and central Ave. With large diameter force mean discharging to the desert property new storm drain pipe diverting the parallel 24-inch storm drain line on 7th St. down Central Ave. at the intersection of Central Ave. and 7th St. and thence to the Poso Drive lift station
 new 48-inch storm drain from the Filburn St. retention basin easterly to the intersection of Filburn and Griffith Ave.

Alternative 3 examined the feasibility of a conjunctive use park/retention basin to be located on Tract 6589, located northeast of the intersection of Central and Filburn. It served a drainage area that included all of the future build-out in southeast Wasco.

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therefore inefficient in land use. The analysis was also very simplistic and compared the alternatives by what percentage surcharging was reduced over the entire storm drain system.

This could result in a situation where extreme flooding remained after the improvements at a critical street intersection but the overall system had reduced surcharging relative to another alternative. Due to these considerations, the Kennedy/Jenks study was not useful in the current analysis.

3.4 Physical Setting
The city of Wasco is very flat, with average slopes under 1%. It is bisected in the east-west direction by Highway 46. Highway 43 and the High-Speed Rail corridor (HSR) run from north to south on the east side of the city. The city is primarily residential, with commercial districts located along three corridors: Highway 46, F St., and Fifth Street. A long, narrow strip of industrial land borders the rail corridor on the east and west sides. Due to the topography, some nuisance flooding occurs where the surface drainage and syphons cannot keep up with the rainfall rate.

3.5 Description of Existing Infrastructure

3.5.1 Retention Ponds (Sumps) and Detention Ponds
The city's storm drain system is largely discontinuous, with most tracts discharging their rain collections into neighborhood sumps that the developer installed when the tracts were built.

Currently, the municipal ordinance does not allow new developments to connect to the city drainage system, requiring onsite retention for all new developments, thus hindering the available footprint of land. Currently, the drainage system in the city consists of 10 city-owned sumps and 12 privately-owned sumps. Additionally, there are three detention ponds within the drainage system as described below.

1. A 1,200-acre area along 7th Street drains into a large basin in Westside Park, just east of Central Avenue. This basin can backflow into the 7th Street Trunk Storm Drain when flood elevations exceed a certain level. It is also equipped with a pump station that can completely drain the pond after a storm passes and downstream storm drain capacity becomes available again.

2. A 360-acre area that spans Filburn Street drains into a large basin located at the intersection of Filburn Street and Central Avenue. This basin is equipped with a pump station, allowing it to function as a detention pond. The water is pumped out and then directed into the drainage system described below.

3. The two areas described above converge into the 7th Street Trunk Storm Drain, which directs the flow into the Primary Retention Pond located just east of the City WWTP.

This storm basin also features a pumped discharge into the city's treated effluent ponds, from which the combined stormwater and treated effluent is released into the City’s treated effluent land application areas.
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3.5.2 Infiltration
The predominant soil in Wasco is called Wasco Sandy Loam. It has very high permeability (4.0 in/hr) and is very suitable for sumps which rely primarily on infiltration to drain. Source:

SoilWeb: An Online Soil Survey Browser | California Soil Resource Lab (ucdavis.edu). When sizing ponds, a factor of safety of 2 should be applied, reducing this rate to 2.0 in/hr to ensure that sumps continue to drain after runoff sediments begin to reduce the actual infiltration rate of the sump.

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4.1 Storm Drainage Model
The latest version of Bentley Civil Storm, specifically the 2024 iteration, marks a significant advancement in stormwater management software. This updated platform retains the robust calculation engine that supported Bentley StormCAD, which was used in the 2007 master plan.

However, Civil Storm 2024 introduces a suite of enhanced features designed to meet the complex requirements of modern master planning. Key improvements include advanced modeling capabilities, improved visualization tools, and integrated data analytics, all aimed at optimizing stormwater design and management processes. These functions not only streamline workflows but also enhance decision-making through more accurate and reliable simulations of stormwater behavior in urban settings.

Methodology and parameters – Natural Resources Soils Conservation Service (SCS)Method See Appendix A for a brief description of the method and calculation parameters.  SCS Unit Hydrograph Method
 Type II rainfall pattern
 NOAA 10-year and 100-year, 24-hour rainfall depths of 1.90 and 3.20 inches respectively, were applied.
 CN values for Type A soil per USCS Soil Classification System were applied to each catchment based on assessment of land use
 The longest drainage path was determined for each catchment. Wasco’s streets have been designed at minimum slopes so a slope of 0.45% was assumed for all drainage paths.
 Time of concentration was based on the SCS Lag Method.

4.1.1 Calibration of Storm Drain Model
The Kern County hydrological modelling methods are available in Advanced Engineering Solutions (AES) HydroWIN 2016 software, Computational Hydraulics Module 1. HydroWIN is a Fortran-language computer program developed in the 1980s with limited graphical output.

Despite these limitations, HydroWIN is still widely used in Kern County because it replaces a time-consuming manual calculation.

A typical catchment (Catchment 112, 9.74 acres) was selected and modeled in HydroWIN and in Civil Storm. The difference in peak runoff between the two models was only 1.6%. This was considered to be a very small margin of error and the balance of modeling was carried out with Civil Storm which has much greater modeling and graphical display capabilities.

4.1.2 Civil Storm Model
To deal with pipe and node limitations, the city-wide civil storm model was divided into three models (North, Central, and South). These modeled areas are depicted on Exhibits 4.1, 4.2, and

4.3, respectively.
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This did not affect the results since the geographic models are not hydraulically connected apart from the South Model. Pond 8 discharges to the Central Avenue storm drain in the Central Model. This discharge hydrograph was imported into the Central Model.

The latest version of Bentley Civil Storm, specifically the 2024 iteration, represents a significant advancement in stormwater management software. This updated platform retains the robust calculation engine that underpinned Bentley StormCAD, which was utilized in the 2007 master plan. However, Civil Storm 2024 introduces a suite of enhanced features tailored to meet the complex requirements of contemporary master planning. Key improvements include advanced modeling capabilities, enhanced visualization tools, and integrated data analytics, all designed to optimize stormwater design and management processes. These functions not only streamline workflows but also improve decision-making through more accurate and reliable simulations of stormwater behavior in urban environments.

4.2 Model Results

4.2.1 Sump Capacities
According to City Standard D5, the sumps were to be sized using the ISDD 5-day rainfall plus one foot of freeboard. Table 4.1 illustrates how the sumps compare to this standard. Most of the sumps are undersized by this measure. This could partly be due to changes in the NOAA design storm rainfall depth, which has increased over the years.

The sumps were also evaluated based on the 100-year storm within the Civil Storm Models.

Table 4.2 shows how the sumps compare to this standard. This is not an official city of Wasco standard nor a Kern County standard but it is widely used throughout the USA. Based on this criterion, the city sumps fared much better with just two ponds overflowing for the 100-year storm.

Per City standards, sumps must be designed to drain from full to empty within 7 days to prevent mosquito and other vector issues. Several ponds did not meet this requirement.

4.2.2 Detention Ponds
The detention ponds have pumped outlets. It is unknown what standards these ponds were designed to meet, but power failures during severe storms are relatively common. Therefore, the detention pond capacities without pumped discharge were compared to the same two standards discussed in Section 4.2.1. According to the ISDD-5 standard, the Westside Park and Filburn/Central ponds are undersized.

The Primary Retention Pond has sufficient capacity according to both the ISDD-5 and 100-year runoff volume criteria, assuming that the pumped flow from the other two ponds is not included. However, since it is the final pond in the city's drainage system and receives pumped flows from two upstream ponds, a more thorough evaluation of this pond would be based on daily rainfall totals over an entire rainy season.
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Table 4.1 - Sump Calculations for ISDD-5 Rainfall Volume

NUMBER LOCATION
Sump
Volume
Catchment
Area
Catchment
Area
ISDD 5-
day
Rainfall
Area
Imperviousness Runoff Volume
UNDER

CAPACITY
UNDER

CAPACITY
Bottom
Area*
Infiltration
Rate
Time to drain
sump volume
Time to drain
runoff
volume
c.f acres s.f. in. fraction c.f c.f % ac ft/hr hrs hrs
1 GROMER / ANNIN 551842 76.2 3319272 2.76 0.8 610746 58904 10% 1.15 0.16 68.9 76.2 2 PECAN PARK 96823 40.01 1742836 2.76 0.6 240511 143688 60% 0.22 0.16 63.1 156.9 3 MARGALO / GRIFFITH 124878 28.85 1256706 2.76 0.6 173425 48547 28% 0.23 0.16 77.9 108.2 4 N PALM / MARGALO/ IRONBARK 139239 26.74 1164794 2.76 0.6 160742 21503 13% 0.31 0.16 64.4 74.4 5 CENTRAL / BETTIS 22308 14.3 622908 2.76 0.6 85961 63653 74% 0.068 0.16 47.1 181.4 6** WESTSIDE PARK 1383230 919.72 40063003 2.76 0.6 5528694 4145464 75% 2.65 0.16 74.9 299.3 7 CABERNET / CHARDONNAY 143100 36.73 1599959 2.76 0.6 220794 77694 35% 0.321 0.16 64.0 98.7 8*** FILBURN / CENTRAL 993626 246.12 10720987 2.76 0.6 1479496 485870 33% 1.80 0.16 79.2 117.9 9 CELESTIAL WAY 194318 39.48 1719749 2.76 0.6 237325 43007 18% 0.42 0.16 66.4 81.1 10 CENTRAL / 7TH 188728 36.27 1579921 2.76 0.6 218029 29301 13% 0.336 0.16 80.6 93.1 11 JM FOSTER SCHOOL 296487 31.78 1384337 2.76 0.7 222878 -73609 -33% 0.51 0.16 83.4 62.7 12 VALLEY ROSE 35365 17.964 782512 2.76 0.6 107987 72622 67% 0.14 0.16 36.2 110.7 13 BETHLEHEM 320340 28.06 1222294 2.76 0.8 224902 -95438 -42% 0.483 0.16 95.2 66.8 14 VACANT N OF WALMART 58482 40.48 1763309 2.76 0.3 121668 63186 52% 0.281 0.16 29.9 62.1 15 APTS. S. F ST. 18008 3.07 133729 2.76 0.8 24606 6598 27% 0.066 0.16 39.1 53.5 16 APTS N. F ST. 64834 4.56 198634 2.76 0.8 36549 -28285 -77% 0.144 0.16 64.6 36.4 17 POSO 13289 14.86 647302 2.76 0.6 89328 76039 85% 0.044 0.16 43.3 291.3 18 SR. HOUSING CENTRAL 22100 4.1 178596 2.76 0.8 32862 10762 33% 0.054 0.16 58.7 87.3 19 VIA RIVIERA 175539 36.79 1602572 2.76 0.6 221155 45616 21% 0.287 0.16 87.8 110.6 20 GROMER/CENTRAL 476982 81.28 3540557 2.76 0.6 488597 11615 2% 0.75 0.16 91.3 93.5 21 FARM WORKERS HOUSING 201464 39.97 1741093 2.76 0.8 320361 118897 37% 0.34 0.16 85.0 135.2 22 CALTRANS 62848 14.08 613325 2.76 0.8 112852 50004 44% 0.204 0.16 44.2 79.4 23 WALMART 673986 33.54 1461002 2.76 0.8 268824 -405162 -151% 1.22 0.16 79.3 31.6 WWTP 2389155 246.12 10720987 2.76 0.6 1479496 -909659 -61% 3.527 0.16 97.2 60.2 * Pond mid-depth bottom area
** Pond 6 can be pumped or overflow by gravity to the 7th Street storm drain system and ultimately to the WWTP pond. *** Pond 8 has a pumped discharge to Central Avenue and ultimately the WWTP pond.

Capacity rating Time to Drain
Good Acceptable
Fair Fair
Low Too high
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Table 4.2 -Sump Calculations for 100 Year Runoff Volume

NUMBER LOCATION
Sump
Volume
Catchment
Area
Catchment
Area
100-Year Runoff
Volume Overflows?
Bottom
Area*
Infiltration
Rate
Time to
drain
sump
volume
Time to
drain
runoff
volume
c.f acres s.f. fraction ac ft/hr hrs hrs
1 GROMER / ANNIN 551842 76.2 3319272 900952 No 1.15 0.16 68.9 112.4 2 PECAN PARK 96823 40.01 1742836 607040 No 0.22 0.16 63.1 395.9 3 MARGALO / GRIFFITH 124878 28.85 1256706 579268 No 0.23 0.16 77.9 361.4 4 N PALM / MARGALO/ IRONBARK 139239 26.74 1164794 478359 No 0.31 0.16 64.4 221.4 5 CENTRAL / BETTIS 22308 14.3 622908 22198 No 0.068 0.16 47.1 46.8 6** WESTSIDE PARK 1383230 919.72 40063003 410204 No 2.65 0.16 74.9 22.2 7 CABERNET / CHARDONNAY 143100 36.73 1599959 97328 No 0.321 0.16 64.0 43.5 8*** FILBURN / CENTRAL 993626 246.12 10720987 993573 No 1.80 0.16 79.2 79.2 9 CELESTIAL WAY 194318 39.48 1719749 537599 No 0.42 0.16 66.4 183.7 10 CENTRAL / 7TH future
11 JM FOSTER SCHOOL 296487 31.78 1384337 75470 No 0.51 0.16 83.4 21.2 12 VALLEY ROSE 35365 17.964 782512 144072 No 0.14 0.16 36.2 147.7 13 BETHLEHEM 320340 28.06 1222294 88157 No 0.483 0.16 95.2 26.2 14 VACANT N OF WALMART 58482 40.48 1763309 441951 Yes 0.281 0.16 29.9 225.7 15 APTS. S. F ST. 18008 3.07 133729 13266 No 0.066 0.16 39.1 28.8 16 APTS N. F ST. 64834 4.56 198634 19693 No 0.144 0.16 64.6 19.6 17 POSO 13289 14.86 647302 13281 Yes 0.044 0.16 43.3 43.3 18 SR. HOUSING CENTRAL 22100 4.1 178596 13333 No 0.054 0.16 58.7 35.4 19 VIA RIVIERA 175539 36.79 1602572 101865 No 0.287 0.16 87.8 50.9 20 GROMER/CENTRAL 476982 81.28 3540557 1903158 No 0.75 0.16 91.3 364.1 21 FARM WORKERS HOUSING 201464 39.97 1741093 548679 No 0.34 0.16 85.0 231.5 22 CALTRANS 62848 14.08 613325 41608 No 0.204 0.16 44.2 29.3 23 WALMART 673986 33.54 1461002 1000295 No 1.22 0.16 79.3 117.6 24 WWTP 2389155 246.12 10720987 1680412 No 3.527 0.16 97.2 68.4 Capacity rating Time to Drain
Good Acceptable
Fair Fair
Low Too high
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The stormwater storage pond can only be discharged into the treated effluent ponds. This is a problem because the operating levels of the downstream ponds are generally higher during the winter months, which coincides with the wet season and lower irrigation demand for the treated effluent. The 2022/23 rainy season was exceptionally wet, with 300% of the average annual rainfall. Monthly precipitation is summarized below in Table 4.3. However, the monthly precipitation totals are too coarse an interval to provide meaningful pond water levels.

Table 4.3 – Wasco 2022/23 Monthly Rainfall

Source: cnrfc.noaa.gov/monthly_precip_2023.php

4.2.3 Storm Drain System Capacity
Minor, local storm drainage systems serving neighborhood sumps were found to have adequate capacity to meet 10-year storm runoff requirements. This was not the case for larger trunk storm drains which are discussed individually below. These storm drain profiles are found in Appendix B.

4.2.3.1 7th Street, North side – This storm drain is surcharged from the WWTP Pond to D Street.

Between Palm Avenue and Peter Street, there is an undersized section of pipe that is smaller than the upstream pipe sections. The storm drain profile is very irregular with numerous sections that slope in a countercurrent direction to the flow. See Exhibit B-1.

4.2.3.2 7th Street, South side – The storm drain is only 24” diameter from Magnolia Avenue to Beckes Street. It is fully surcharged for its entire length. See Exhibit B-2.

4.2.3.3 9th Street - The 9th Street storm drain is surcharged from Griffith Street to H Street. See Exhibit B-3.

4.2.3.4 Beckes Street - The Beckes Street storm drain is surcharged from 7th Street to Sycamore Street. See Exhibit B-4.

4.2.3.5 Filburn St. - This storm drain is surcharged from the Griffith Street to Palm Street. The storm drain profile is very irregular with numerous sections that slope in a countercurrent direction to flow direction in this section. See Exhibit B-5.

4.2.3.6 Poso Avenue - This storm drain is surcharged from Central Avenue to 300 feet east. See Exhibit B-6.

TULARE-BUENA VISTA LAKES
ID Location OCT
2022
NOV
2022
DEC
2022
JAN
2023
FEB
2023
MAR
2023
APR
2023
MAY
2023
JUN
2023
JUL
2023
AUG
2023
SEP
2023
WY
to
Date
Pct
Avg
to
Date
Pct
Tot
WY
WASC1 WASCO 0.00 0.70 1.68 2.61 2.16 2.52 2.11 1.62 4.79 0.30 3.29 0.00 21.78 300 300 60 of 183

4.2.3.7 Central Avenue - This storm drain is surcharged from 7 th Street to Poso Avenue. There is a 1.3 feet deep dip in the storm drain at MH 491 at the intersection of Poso and Central. It is possible that there is an unmapped connection to adjacent Pond 19. See Exhibit B-7.

4.2.4 Inlet Capacities
Contrary to City Standard D1, the city primarily uses two catchbasin standards. A curb inlet style (2’ wide by 5.5” tall opening) and a 2’ square drop inlet. Catchbasins and inlets on the two Caltrans jurisdiction streets (SR 43 and SR 46) are constructed to Caltrans standards.

Most of the drainage inlets are located near street intersections in a local depression. Also known as a sag condition. However, these depressions are necessarily shallow to prevent inundation of adjacent crosswalks. In theory, these inlets intercept 100% of incoming runoff but many of them tend to spill over with a depth of just a few inches.

Bentley FlowMaster software was used to determine appropriate sizing and spacing of drainage inlets. Street longitudinal grades were assumed to be 0.45 % and street cross slopes were assumed to be 2.0%. The following flow limitations were deemed appropriate based upon experience with other municipalities:

1. Maximum 100-year runoff should not exceed curb height (0.50 feet)

2. Maximum 10-year runoff should leave one lane width (8’) free of runoff for safe passage of emergency vehicles. The standard city road width is 40 feet, so this equates to a calculated runoff spread of 16 feet on each side of the road. This is equivalent to 0.32 feet depth at the curb face.

3. For inlets on grade (not in a sag condition) the inlet runoff interception efficiency should exceed 50%. This limits inlet spacing accordingly.

Table 4.5 summarizes the limitations these criteria have for the gutters and city standard inlet types. Grate inlets are significantly more efficient than curb inlets in intercepting flow, both for sloped and sag conditions. These limitations also imply a maximum recommended tributary area for a standard inlet or a gutter. Based on the calibration described in Section 4.1.1, the q10 unit runoff rate is 0.20 cfs/acre and the q100 unit runoff rate is 0.70 cfs/acre.

Table 4.5 – Flow Limitations for Gutters and Inlet Types Drainage
Feature
Q100 (Curb
Height)
Q100
Maximum
Tributary
Area to Inlet
Q10 (Clear Lane
Width)
Q10 Maximum
Tributary Area to
Inlet
Inlet efficiency
> 50%
cfs acres cfs acres cfs
Gutter 12.0 17.14 7.0 35.00
Curb inlet
in sag

3.2 4.57 2.1 10.50
Curb inlet
on slope

0.5*
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Grate inlet
in sag

6.0 8.57 3.0 15.00
Grate inlet
on slope

6.2 8.86 6.1 30.50 2.5
*Maximum inlet efficiency is only 26% for 0.5 cfs.

The maximum drainage areas calculated above are much greater than any of areas which actually contribute to the drainage inlets in the city of Wasco. However, it was observed that many of the curb inlets are in such shallow sags that they actually function like curb inlets on slopes with the associated low capture efficiency. Bypassed flow then accumulates at downstream inlets causing street flooding.

This is discussed further in Sections 4.3.3 and 5.1.

4.3 Field Conditions

4.3.1 Sump Conditions
Two site visits were conducted to assess the condition of all sumps. The sump conditions are summarized in Table 4.6.

The second site visit was conducted 76 days after the most recent rainfall. Despite this, a number of sumps contained water on that occasion.

 Pond 2 (Pecan Park, city-owned) - Interior Pond slopes are somewhat eroded.  Pond 3 (Margalo/Griffith, City-owned) – Slope around storm drain inlet is eroded.  Pond 8 (Filburn/Central, City-owned) – This pond receives runoff from a very large area.

Overwatering of lawns may be the source of this water. At the time of inspection, the local playground had just been constructed. It is possible that intentional over-watering occurred to start plant growth.
 Pond 9 (Celestial Way, City-owned)– There is a city water well near this location and the well is flushed into this sump during routine maintenance activities.  Pond 13 (Bethlehem, Privately-owned) – Bethlehem casts its concrete products directly on the ground. Washing of concrete trucks and formwork may be the source of this water. It is noteworthy that the water in the pond was very clean, so any sediments or concrete residue is being successfully intercepted by Bethlehem before runoff reaches the sump.
 Pond 15 (F St. Apartments, Privately-owned) – This pond is overgrown with reeds and should be stripped of vegetation and tilled to improve infiltration.  Pond 19 (Via Riviera, City-owned) - This pond receives runoff from a very large area.

Overwatering of lawns may be the source of this water.
 Pond 23 (Walmart, Privately-owned) – This pond is occupied by a very large homeless encampment and its condition could not be assessed, apart from the removal of its gate. This is a public health hazard.
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TABLE 4.6 POND/SUMP CONDITION REPORT

NUMBER LOCATION
MAINTAINED BY Water Present Int.slopes Bottom Inlet Outlet Ramp Fences/Walls Pump Controls 1 GROMER / ANNIN CITY No Good Good Good N/A Good
Fence- needs
repairs N/A N/A
2 PECAN PARK CITY No Moderate erosion Good Good N/A Good Fence- Good N/A N/A 3 MARGALO / GRIFFITH CITY No Erosion around inlet Good
erosion
around
pipe N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A
4 N PALM / MARGALO/ IRONBARK CITY Yes Good Good Good N/A Good Good N/A N/A 5 CENTRAL / BETTIS CITY No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 6 WESTSIDE PARK CITY No Good Good Good Good Good
Open-flood
warning signs
needed. Old Manual
7 CABERNET / CHARDONNAY CITY Yes Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 8 FILBURN / CENTRAL CITY Yes Good Good Good Good Good Wall-Good New New,
Automatic
9 CELESTIAL WAY CITY No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 10 CENTRAL / 7TH FUTURE
11 JM FOSTER SCHOOL WUSD No Good Good Good N/A Good Fence- Good N/A N/A 12 VALLEY ROSE CITY No Moderate erosion Good Good N/A Good Fence- Good N/A N/A 13 BETHLEHEM BETHLEHEM Yes
Poor- extensive,
deep erosion gulleys
Under
water Good N/A Good Fence- Good N/A N/A
14 VACANT N OF WALMART UNKNOWN No Good Good Good N/A Good None N/A N/A 15 APTS. S. F ST. PRIVATE No Good
Under
water Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A
16 APTS N. F ST. PRIVATE No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 17 POSO PRIVATE No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 18 SR. HOUSING CENTRAL PRIVATE No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 19 VIA RIVIERA CITY Yes Good Good Good N/A Good
Wall & fence-
good N/A N/A
20 GROMER/CENTRAL CITY No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A 21 FARM WORKERS HOUSING

FARM WORKERS
HOUSING No Good Good Good N/A Good Wall-Good N/A N/A
22 CALTRANS CALTRANS No Good Good Good N/A Good Fence- Good N/A N/A 23 WALMART WALMART No N/A N/A N/A
24 WWTP CITY No Moderate erosion
Under
water
Under
water
Under
water Good Fence- Good OK Manual
* Inspection conducted 2 months after last rainfall
Conditions

UNABLE TO ASSESS DUE TO

HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT

UNABLE TO ASSESS

DUE TO HOMELESS

ENCAMPMENT
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Repairs to the city-owned ponds are included in the capital improvement plan in Section 5. The city will have to use bylaw enforcement to effect the repairs of the privately-owned ponds and to evict campers from the Walmart Pond.

4.3.2 Detention Pond Conditions
The conditions of the three city-owned detention ponds were also assessed on site visits and are summarized in Table 4.7.

Table 4.7 – Detention Pond Conditions
Component Westside Park Central/Filburn WWTP
Access ramp Excellent Excellent Good
Banks Excellent Excellent Good
Inlet Excellent Excellent Good
Outlet Excellent Excellent Good
Gates/fence/wall Only the pump station is
fenced.

Walled, solid metal gate. Within WWTP fenced
area.

Instrumentation No control panel.

Manual on/off.

Local control panel –
automated on/off based on
float switches.

Local control panel –
Manual on/off.

Pumps Diesel 100 Hp, very old New duplex 100 Hp pumps.

Discharge is flexible hose.

Should be replaced with
rigid pipe.

Triplex 100 Hp pumps.

Only 1 pump is
currently operable.

4.3.3 Known Flooding Issues
Known flooding issues in Wasco are primarily related to surface conveyance and storm drain inlet capacity limitations. Based on city records of past flooding events, plans were produced showing locations that are known by city public works staff to flood frequently. See Exhibits

4.4 – 4.11.

The surface flooding can be attributed to the following issues:

1. The city’s standard road gutter is quite narrow (12 inches wide) and easily obstructed by the tires of parked vehicles, fallen leaves and trash.

2. The city’s standard catchbasin opening is very narrow and should not be spaced at large intervals along streets. It is also susceptible to blockage from the tires of parked vehicles, fallen leaves and trash.

3. Shallow catch basin gutter depressions, resulting in flow bypass to downstream inlets which then become inundated.

Backflow from undersized storm drains or backed up sumps was not found to be the source of street flooding.
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4.4 Repairs and Maintenance

4.4.1 Increased Sump Storage Capacity
Providing additional sump storage capacity at the existing locations is impractical due to constraints from the surrounding land uses.

4.4.2 Increased Pumping Capacity
Increased pumping capacity at the three detention ponds is not recommended as the existing pumps are large enough to empty the ponds in a relatively short time when downstream storm drain capacity is available. Instrumentation to measure concurrent pond levels and water levels in downstream storm drains coupled with better operating procedures can be used to address pond operational issues.

4.4.3 Increased Drainage Inlet Capacity
Additional drainage inlet capacity is recommended at selected locations, primarily to ensure pedestrian safety at key cross walk locations near schools and grocery stores. These locations are listed in Table 5.1.

4.4.4 Increased Stormwater Conveyance
Under the 10-year storm scenario, the Civil Storm hydraulic model indicated that several major storm drains will be surcharged, as discussed in Section 4.2.3. The profiles of these storm drains are included in Appendix B. A second storm drain on 7th Street would alleviate flooding in all these areas. This was modeled in a separate Central Drainage Area model, which also had the effect of directing runoff to the Stormwater Retention Pond more quickly, essentially transferring street ponding to the pond.

4.4.5 Applicability of LID methods to reduce ponding downtown.

Low Impact Design (LID) is a term used to describe various methods of detaining and infiltrating runoff near its source. Popular LID methods include rain gardens, infiltration swales and tree filter box planters. The City of Wasco has limited opportunities to implement LID measures as few city streets are wide enough to incorporate these features.

4.5 Expansion of Stormwater System
The expansion of the city’s storm drainage collection and retention system will primarily be carried out by private developers. Each development is generally responsible for constructing its own storm drain system, including sumps. This approach has resulted in some inefficient sumps, as the access ramps occupy a significant portion of the smaller sumps. Additionally, maintaining their own sumps can be challenging for very small homeowner associations.

Therefore, it would be beneficial for the city to use its regulatory powers to minimize the number of sumps by encouraging developers to share retention facilities. Schematic plans for these consolidated retention facilities can be found in Exhibits 4.12-4.19. 65 of 183
Table 4.8 - Future Sump calculations
NUMBER
Catchment
Area
Catchment
Area
ISDD
5-day
Rainfall
Area
Imperviousness
Runoff
Volume
Runoff
Volume
Avg.

Depth
Actual
Depth*
Bottom
Length
Bottom
Width
Bottom
Area
Top
Length
Top
Width Top Area
Actual
Pond
Volume
Actual
Pond
Volume
Infiltration
Rate
Time to drain
runoff
volume
acres s.f. in. fraction c.f ac-ft ft ft ft ft s.f. ft ft s.f. c.f. ac-ft ft/hr hrs F1 112.39 4895534 2.76 0.6 675584 15.509 5.0 11 360 175 63000 382 197 75254 691270 15.869 0.16 67.0 F2 55.53 2418800 2.76 0.6 333794 7.663 5.0 11 240 125 30000 262 147 38514 342570 7.864 0.16 69.5 F3 80.13 3490463 2.76 0.6 481684 11.058 5.0 11 300 150 45000 322 172 55384 501920 11.522 0.16 66.9 F4 2.64 114998 2.76 0.6 15870 0.364 5.0 11 40 20 800 62 42 2604 17020 0.391 0.16 124.0 F5 13.24 576734 2.76 0.6 79589 1.827 5.0 11 110 60 6600 132 82 10824 87120 2.000 0.16 75.4 F6 56.06 2441974 2.76 0.6 336992 7.736 5.0 11 250 120 30000 272 142 38624 343120 7.877 0.16 70.2 F7 36.63 1595603 2.76 0.6 220193 5.055 5.0 11 200 100 20000 222 122 27084 235420 5.404 0.16 68.8 F8 38.26 1666606 2.76 0.6 229992 5.280 5.0 11 200 100 20000 222 122 27084 235420 5.404 0.16 71.9 F9 34.22 1490623 2.76 0.6 205706 4.722 5.0 11 200 90 18000 222 112 24864 214320 4.920 0.16 71.4 F10 (PW) 80.3 3496126 2.76 0.6 482465 11.076 5.0 11 268 178 47704 290 200 58000 528520 12.133 0.16 63.2 F11 89.1 3881196 2.76 0.6 535605 12.296 5.0 11 300 165 49500 322 187 60214 548570 12.593 0.16 67.6 F12 73.5 3202096 2.76 0.6 441889 10.144 5.0 11 300 140 42000 322 162 52164 470820 10.809 0.16 65.8 *Notes:

Avg Depth is 1/2 of useable depth
Actual depth includes 1 ft freeboard
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SECTION 5 –CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

5.1 Minor Repairs
Repairs at thirty-two flood-prone locations are described in Table 5.1. Sump repairs are summarized in Table 5.2.

5.2 Major Projects

5.2.1 Secondary Detention Pond
Over the past decade, there have been several instances when the stormwater storage pond has backed up onto 7th Street through the storm drain manholes. This backup has blocked the flow and allowed stormwater to enter the sanitary sewer system. To prevent this issue from recurring during wet years, additional stormwater storage is necessary. The recommended storage volume for a second detention pond is 36.2 acre-feet, covering an area of approximately 6.0 acres. A potential location for this pond is northeast of the Primary Retention Pond as shown in Exhibit 5.1.

5.2.2 7th Street Storm Drain
This project would include a new outfall to the Primary Stormwater Retention Pond, a new 54- inch diameter storm drain from the Primary Retention Pond to Central Avenue on the south side of 7th Street, a 48-inch storm drain from Central Avenue to Beckes St. on the south side of 7th Street and two 36-inch interconnections with the existing 48-inch storm drain on the north side of 7th Street. This project would have to be constructed after the Secondary Retention Pond.

5.2.3 Primary Retention Pond Pump Replacement
The three Primary Retention Pond pumps are nearly forty years old and are in need of replacement. Two pumps are non-functional. The remaining operational pump no longer functions in automatic mode and only functions when manually started at the control panel beside the pond. At the same time that the pumps are replaced, the replacement pump controls can be linked to the Stormwater Monitoring System.

5.2.4 New Public Works Yard Retention Pond & Associated Storm Drains This retention pond would be constructed in conjunction with the proposed Public Works Yard located just south east of the intersection of Central Avenue and Filburn Street. The proposed pond volume is approximately 17.90 acre-feet. It would be interconnected by a 36” diameter culvert with the existing pond located on the northeast corner of the same intersection.

In order to fully drain the low spots of the existing Filburn Street storm drain system, a parallel 36-inch diameter storm drain would be constructed from 400 feet east of the intersection of Filburn Street and Palm Avenue to the new pond. This proposed storm drain would be approximately 2500 feet long based upon the Public Works Yards current conceptual layout. which depicts the pond near the northeast corner of the Public Works property. 67 of 183

With the addition of this pond capacity, the Filburn stormwater lift station would not be required to run after major storms. It could be used solely to empty the Filburn pond and Public Works Yard pond for maintenance activities.

5.2.5 Stormwater Management Monitoring System
The proposed Stormwater Management (SWM)Monitoring System (SWMMS) would monitor and report on three pond pumping systems (Primary Retention Pond, Westside Park, and Central/Filmore Park) as well as water levels in the downstream storm drains from the latter two ponds. The SWMMS would utilize cellular technology. System operators would have the ability to access real-time pond levels, storm drain levels, and pump operating status from computers at the Public Works offices, the WWTP, and via handheld tablets.

5.2.6 Recycled Water Export System
The Primary Retention Pond overflows discussed in Section 5.2.3 occurred in part because the city WWTP’s former contract farmer could not use enough treated WWTP effluent and accumulated stormwater during exceptionally prolonged wet weather. The afore-mentioned projects will provide the city with:
 The ability to more efficiently transfer storm water from the Primary Retention Pond to the effluent ponds.
 Better operational visibility to manage the stormwater and effluent pond levels  Increased stormwater storage
The next phase of these improvements is to create a way to use more excess stormwater. The city has maximized its own treated effluent irrigation system. A willing customer or customers for the excess recycled water, a pump station and a pipeline to the customers is required for this final phase of these complementary improvements.

5.2.7 Westside Pond Improvements
The Westside Park Pond pump is over 60 years old and runs on diesel fuel. There is no pump instrumentation, no way to measure pond levels or downstream storm drain levels, and no functioning control valves to separate the pond from upstream or downstream storm drains.

This means the city could potentially operate the pump and discharge pumped water back into the pond.

The maximum pond inundation depth is several feet. To protect the general public during and after storm events, it is recommended that the entire pond area be fenced so that public works staff can lock the gates. The proposed improvements to the pond are illustrated schematically in Exhibit 5.2.
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Table 5.1 - Flood Prone Locations
Number Map Street Cross-street Inlet type Problem Solution 1 A Annin N/A N/A
Sediment from adjacent farms
flows over street
Construct swale, drop inlet & SD
to Pond 1
2 B Palm 2nd CB Vegetation growing in CB's Flush and camera-inspect 3 B Birch 5th CB Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
4 C J N/A CULVERT Filled with sediment Remove sediment, BMP Inlet 5 C J N/A CULVERT Filled with sediment Remove sediment, BMP Inlet 6 C J N/A CULVERT Filled with sediment Remove sediment, BMP Inlet 7 C J N/A CULVERT Filled with sediment Remove sediment, BMP Inlet 8 F F 8th CB Caltrans infrastructure Notify Caltrans
9 D J N/A Swale Filled with sediment Remove sediment
10 D J N/A Swale Filled with sediment Remove sediment
11 G Garden Beckes DI Filled with sediment Remove sediment 12 G Palm 9th PL Combined Undersized Replace inlets
13 F Broadway 9th PL DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect 14 F Adams 10th PL DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
15 F Broadway 10th PL DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect 16 G Poplar Poso CB Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
17 F E 8th CB/DI Siphons drain poorly Extend SD from D St. 18 B Poplar 2nd DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
19 20 B Birch 2nd DI
Unknown, high priority- at school x-
walk
Add two new inlets to augment
inlet capacity
21 E E 1st CB Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
22 B Palm 1st DI/CB Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
23 B Birch 1st DI
Unknown, high priority, route to
school
Add two new inlets to augment
inlet capacity
24 E Broadway 1st CB Undulating gutter obstructs flow Remove & replace gutter 25 E D 6th DI
DI's not at low spots due to new
ADA X-walks Lower DI's, R&R gutters
26 E E 6th DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
27 E E 5th DI Unknown Flush and camera-inspect
28 G
29 F Poso E DI
DI's not at low spots due to new
ADA X-walks Lower DI's, R&R gutters
30 F Poso D DI Inlets undersized Replace inlets
31 F Poso Broadway DI Inlets undersized Replace inlets
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TABLE 5.2- CITY OF WASCO 25 YEAR STORM WATER MASTERPLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Project #Project Name Subtotals
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-35 2035-2040 2045-2050 1 WWTP Pond Lift Station- Improvements 136,890$ 136,890$ 2 Westside Park Pond Lift Station-
Improvements 322,010 $ 322,010$
3 Pond 8 Lift Station- SCADA 26,390$ 26,390$
4 7th Street 72"/60" / 48" SD WWTP to
Central Ave 4,684,891$ 4,684,891$
5 7th Street North side 36/42"
replacement with 48" 1,472,324$ 1,472,324$
6 7th Street South side 24" replacement
with 48" 1,347,269$ 1,347,269$ 2,694,537$ 7 7th Street N-S interconnection 30,318$ 30,318$ 8 WWTP Pond 2 751,920$ 751,920$
9 New PW Yard Pond 2,646,111$ 2,646,111$
10 Recycled Water Delivery System 325,000$ 325,000$ 11 Pond Rehabilitation 13,000$ 13,000$
12 Flood Prone Location 1 47,320$ 47,320$
13 Flood Prone Location 17 238,290$ 238,290$
14 Flood Prone Location 20 46,982$ 46,982$
15 Flood Prone Location 23 46,982$ 46,982$
16 Flood Prone Location 25 9,828$ 9,828$
17 Flood Prone Location 28 52,182$ 52,182$
18 Flood Prone Location 29 27,482$ 27,482$
19 Flood Prone Location 30 52,182$ 52,182$
Subtotal 183,872$ 112,164$ 126,984$ 322,010$ 1,508,542$ 4,923,181$ 5,100,617$ 1,347,269$ 13,624,640$ Grand total 13,624,640$
Year
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318
Filburn Ave
Central Ave
317
Pond Areas at Elevation
Elev
Area (sf)
Area (ac)
315
143080

3.285
314
139770

3.209
312
133220

3.058
310
126770

2.910
308
120425

2.765
306
114180

2.621
304
108035

2.480
FUTURE POND #10
BOTTOM
ELEV = 304.0'
BOTTOM
AREA = 2.48 AC
TOP AREA = 3.29 AC
HIGH W
ATER ELEV = 315.0'
VOLUM
E = 1,381,100 CF
625'
230'
APN 490-020-23

11.36 ac
APN 490-020-22

7.47 ac
APN 490-020-21

0.30 ac
10' 10'
APN 490-020-24

56.64 ac
20'
317
318
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City of Wasco - Stormwater Master PlanPrepared by:

John Kular Consulting
910 Hornblend St. Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92109
661-302-1292 kularconsult.com Future Pond #10 Exhibit 5.4
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5.3 Schedule of Improvements
The repairs discussed in Section 5.1 have been summarized in Table 5.3. Major projects are summarized in Table 5.4.

5.4 Cost Estimates
Cost estimates for the major projects are found in Appendix C. Since project timing is uncertain, 2025 dollars were used for all projects.

5.5 Sources of Funding

5.5.1 Stormwater Fees
Section 16.44 of the Wasco Municipal Code permits the city to impose a stormwater improvement fee for drainage areas that benefit from city-constructed drainage facilities that remove, transport and dispose of storm water from the city. The city has not implemented any stormwater improvement fees yet.

5.5.2 California State Funding Programs
The State Water Quality Control Board has several grant and loan programs for which the City of Wasco may qualify. The grant programs are awarded based on both community needs, promoting beneficial reuse of storm water and achieving downstream water quality objectives.

Wasco meets the per capita income requirements to be classified as disadvantaged by the state; however, its population of over 20,000 is too large to be considered a small, disadvantaged community (SDAC). Many grant funding programs are reserved for SDACs.

Wasco currently infiltrates (and to a much lesser extent) evaporates its stormwater. Therefore, it would not qualify for funding based on improved water quality objectives as the improved water quality would not benefit any downstream waterbodies.

6.0 MS4 Program
The MS4 Program is a State-mandated program to ensure that stormwater runoff leaving a municipal storm drainage system and entering Waters of the USA is not polluted, in compliance with the Clean Water Act. Wasco is registered in the MS4 program as a Tier 2, Small Municipal System. The current MS4 Small Municipal System regulations were last amended in 2017. The State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB) has just released draft regulations for implementation on July 1, 2025.

The nearest water course to the City of Wasco classified as Waters of the USA is Poso Creek. None of the storm drains in the city connect to Poso Creek; they all discharge into local sumps or the three detention/infiltration ponds previously mentioned. However, the City of Wasco must adhere to all applicable MS4 requirements Program.

6.1 Elements of the MS4 Program
The MS4 program consists of the following elements:

1. Program Management

2. Education and Outreach
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3. Public Involvement

4. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

5. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control

6. Pollution Prevention for Permittee

7. Post Construction Stormwater Management

8. Water Quality Monitoring

9. Program Effectiveness Assessment

10. Total Maximum Daily Loads Compliance

11. Annual Reporting

6.2 MS4 2023/24 Annual Report
Table 7.1 contains the annual report and Program Effectiveness Matrix. This matrix summarizes the city of Wasco’s efforts to meet the requirements of the State MS4 program from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Overall, the city has been successful in meeting the state requirements.

7.0 Conclusions
Overall, the storm drainage system in the city of Wasco is in fair condition; however, its limited capacity suggests that developing additional stormwater retention ponds would reduce the need for on-site retention. The most important recommended infrastructure improvements that address these issues are the three mentioned below:

1. Construct a second storage pond near the wastewater treatment facility to provide extra storage capacity.

2. Construct an additional storage pond southeast of the intersection of Central Avenue and Filburn Street at the new city public works yard together with a new storm drain on Filburn Street to both serve future development and to increase the hydraulic capacity of the Filburn Street conveyance system.

3. Construct a new storm drain on 7th Street to increase the hydraulic capacity in the conveyance system.

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APPENDIX A – AES AND CIVIL STORM MODEL CALIBRATION

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Wasco SWMP
AES Software (Kern County Hydrology Method)
Calibration/ Comparison with SCS Unit Hydrograph Method RATIONAL METHOD CALIBRATION COEFFICIENT = 0.90
TOTAL CATCHMENT AREA(ACRES) = 9.74
SOIL-LOSS RATE, Fm,(INCH/HR) = 0.450
LOW LOSS FRACTION = 0.600
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 46.00

SMALL AREA PEAK Q COMPUTED USING PEAK FLOW RATE FORMULA

USER SPECIFIED RAINFALL VALUES ARE USED
RETURN FREQUENCY(YEARS) = 10
5-MINUTE POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 0.14
30-MINUTE POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 0.33
1-HOUR POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 0.47
3-HOUR POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 0.80
6-HOUR POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 1.09
24-HOUR POINT RAINFALL VALUE(INCHES) = 1.90

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TOTAL CATCHMENT RUNOFF VOLUME(ACRE-FEET) = 0.56
TOTAL CATCHMENT SOIL-LOSS VOLUME(ACRE-FEET) = 0.99

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TIME VOLUME Q 0. 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 (HOURS) (AF) (CFS)
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0.67 0.0035 0.11 Q . . . .

1.43 0.0107 0.12 Q . . . .

2.20 0.0181 0.12 Q . . . .

2.97 0.0257 0.12 Q . . . .

3.73 0.0336 0.13 Q . . . .

4.50 0.0418 0.13 Q . . . .

5.27 0.0503 0.14 Q . . . .

6.03 0.0591 0.14 Q . . . .

6.80 0.0683 0.15 Q . . . .

7.57 0.0780 0.16 Q . . . .

8.33 0.0882 0.16 Q . . . .

9.10 0.0989 0.18 Q . . . .

9.87 0.1104 0.18 Q . . . .

10.63 0.1226 0.20 Q . . . .

11.40 0.1358 0.21 Q . . . .

12.17 0.1503 0.24 Q . . . .

12.93 0.1671 0.29 .Q . . . .

13.70 0.1871 0.35 .Q . . . .

14.47 0.2103 0.39 .Q . . . .

15.23 0.2408 0.57 . Q . . . .

16.00 0.2832 0.77 . Q . . . .

16.77 0.3670 1.88 . Q . . .SCS Method resulted in 1.91 CFS Peak Flow

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18.30 0.4667 0.32 .Q . . . .

19.07 0.4839 0.23 Q . . . .

19.83 0.4972 0.19 Q . . . .

20.60 0.5087 0.17 Q . . . .

21.37 0.5189 0.15 Q . . . .

22.13 0.5281 0.14 Q . . . .

22.90 0.5366 0.13 Q . . . .

23.67 0.5445 0.12 Q . . . .

24.43 0.5519 0.11 Q . . . .

25.20 0.5555 0.00 Q . . . . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME DURATION(minutes) OF PERCENTILES OF ESTIMATED PEAK FLOW RATE:
(Note: 100% of Peak Flow Rate estimate assumed to have
an instantaneous time duration)

Percentile of Estimated Duration
Peak Flow Rate (minutes)
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0% 1472.0
10% 598.0
20% 230.0
30% 138.0
40% 92.0
50% 46.0
60% 46.0
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70% 46.0
80% 46.0
90% 46.0
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CENTRAL AVE
7TH ST

GRIFFITH AVE
E ST

BECKES ST

MAGNOLIA AVE
46 HWY
7TH ST
46 HWY

WESTERN AVE
0+0010+0020+0030+0040+0050+0060+0070+0080+0090+00100+00110+00120+00130+00140+00 150+00
7th St - E St to WWTF
Wasco Storm Profiles
Wasco Storm System
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF - cover.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Exhibit B-1
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7TH ST 7TH ST

MAPLE AVE

POPLAR AVE

BIRCH AVE

GRIFFITH AVE

BROADWAY
D ST
E ST

77.1277.1168.5568.032.522.510.05
48484848212118

0.0020.0020.0020.0010.0020.0080.010
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Wasco Storm Profiles
Scale H: 1 in = ft
V: 1 in = ft
10-Year Hydraulic Grade Line
Time:

Flow (cfs)
Size (in)
Slope (ft/ft)
0+00 to 36+00
7th St - E St to WWTF

13.5 Hrs
300
5 0+00 6+00 12+00 18+00 24+00 30+00 36+00
305
310
315
320
325
330
335
305
310
315
320
325
330
335
Exhibit B-1
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7TH ST 7TH ST

CENTRAL AVE

REDWOOD AVE

BECKES ST

PETERS ST

PALM AVE

MAPLE AVE

77.73 0.011
48 71.7995.3888.5288.7265.9581.8983.3577.12
484842423636 4848

0.0010.0020.0020.0020.0020.0020.0040.002
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Wasco Storm Profiles
Scale H: 1 in = ft
V: 1 in = ft
10-Year Hydraulic Grade Line
Time:

Flow (cfs)
Size (in)
Slope (ft/ft)
36+00 to 72+00
7th St - E St to WWTF

13.5 Hrs
300
5 36+00 42+00 48+00 54+00 60+00 66+00 72+00
295
300
305
310
315
320
325
295
300
305
310
315
320
325
Exhibit B-1
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7TH ST 7TH ST

MAGNOLIA AVE

89.6089.6989.5889.3877.7377.8877.7377.73
-0.0050.010-0.0020.0030.0000.0000.0000.011
4848484848484848
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Wasco Storm Profiles
Scale H: 1 in = ft
V: 1 in = ft
10-Year Hydraulic Grade Line
Time:

Flow (cfs)
Size (in)
Slope (ft/ft)
72+00 to 108+00
7th St - E St to WWTF

13.5 Hrs
300
5 72+00 78+00 84+00 90+00 96+00 102+00 108+00
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
Exhibit B-1
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7TH ST 7TH ST

WESTERN AVE

89.5189.6689.7089.6189.5589.7789.5389.6089.69
-0.0040.0010.0020.002-0.0040.007-0.0050.010
4848484848484848
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Wasco Storm Profiles
Scale H: 1 in = ft
V: 1 in = ft
10-Year Hydraulic Grade Line
Time:

Flow (cfs)
Size (in)
Slope (ft/ft)
108+00 to 144+00
7th St - E St to WWTF

13.5 Hrs
300
5 108+00 114+00 120+00 126+00 132+00 138+00 144+00
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
Exhibit B-1
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7TH ST WWTF

89.5289.4989.5189.66

0.003-0.0280.104-0.004
54 54 5448
S:\Work\Projects\Wasco Storm\Drawings\Profiles\7th St - E St to WWTF.dwg 8/16/2024 9:42 AM Wasco Storm Profiles
Scale H: 1 in = ft
V: 1 in = ft
10-Year Hydraulic Grade Line
Time:

Flow (cfs)
Size (in)
Slope (ft/ft)
144+00 to 153+00
7th St - E St to WWTF

13.5 Hrs
300
5 144+00 150+00 156+00 162+00 168+00 174+00 180+00
275
280
285
290
295
300
305
275
280
285
290
295
300
305
Exhibit B-1
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APPENDIX C – MAJOR PROJECTS, COST ESTIMATES

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Table C.1

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN MAJOR PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
Line Item Project Name
1 WWTP Pond Lift Station- Improvements
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Pump replacement 3 EA 25,000.00$ 75,000.00$
Telemetry/ cellular technology 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Level sensors 2 EA 150.00$ 300.00$
SCADA programming 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Embankment protection 1 LS 50,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Subtotal 105,300.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 31,590.00$ Total 136,890.00$
2 Westside Park Pond Lift Station- Improvements
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Telemetry/ cellular technology 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Level sensors 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200.00$
SCADA programming 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Demolish old LS 1 LS 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$
New lift station 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$
Forcemain 300 LF 300.00$ 90,000.00$
Control valves on inlet/outlet 2 EA 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Pond warning signs 5 EA 300.00$ 1,500.00$ Subtotal 247,700.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 74,310.00$ Total 322,010.00$
3 Pond 8 Lift Station- SCADA Improvements
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Telemetry/ cellular technology 10,000.00$
Level sensors 1 EA 300.00$ 300.00$
SCADA programming 1 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Subtotal 20,300.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 6,090.00$
Total 26,390.00$
4 7th Street 72"/ 60" SD - WWTP to Magnolia Ave
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Traffic control 5961 LF 10.00$ 59,610.00$ Sawcut AC 11922 LF 2.00$ 23,844.00$ Remove and dispose of AC 5299 SY 12.70$ 67,293.07$ Trench 96" deep 5961 LF 15.00$ 89,415.00$ Pipe Supply & install 72" 984 LF 590.00$ 580,560.00$ Pipe supply & install 60" 4977 LF 375.00$ 1,866,375.00$ Pipe bedding/backfill 10597 CY 17.00$ 180,154.67$ Manhole 13 EA 10,000.00$ 130,000.00$
Slurry backfill 392 CY 200.00$ 78,498.77$ 106 of 183
AC Paving 5299 SF 128.10$ 678,759.20$
Subtotal 3,603,762.63$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 1,081,128.79$ Total 4,684,891.42$
5 7th Street North side 36/42" replacement with 48"
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Traffic control 1302.8 LF 10.00$ 13,028.00$ Sawcut AC 2605.6 LF 2.00$ 5,211.20$ Remove and dispose of AC 1158 SY 12.70$ 14,707.16$ Remove & dispose of MHs 5 EA 2,500.00$ 12,500.00$ new MHs 5 EA 8,000.00$ 40,000.00$
Trench 84" deep 1302.8 LF 13.00$ 16,936.40$ Pipe bedding/backfill 1302.8 LF 17.00$ 22,147.60$ Supply & install 48" dia. 1302.8 LF 287.00$ 373,903.60$ remove & dispose 36" conc sewer 613.6 LF 90.00$ 55,224.00$ remove & dispose 42" conc sewer 689.2 LF 100.00$ 68,920.00$ new 48" conc sewer 1302.8 LF 330.00$ 429,924.00$ Slurry backfill 86 CY 200.00$ 17,156.21$ AC Paving 1158 SY 128.10$ 148,345.49$
Subtotal 1,132,557.31$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 339,767.19$ Total 1,472,324.50$
6 7th Street South side 24" replacement with 48"/60" SD - Magnolia to Beckes Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Traffic control 3980 LF 10.00$ 39,800.00$ Sawcut AC 7960 LF 2.00$ 15,920.00$
Remove and dispose of AC 3538 SY 12.70$ 44,929.78$ Remove and dispose of ex SD 3980 LF 15.00$ 59,700.00$ Remove & dispose of MHs 8 EA 2,500.00$ 20,000.00$ Trench 96" deep 3980 LF 15.00$ 59,700.00$ Pipe bedding/backfill 3980 LF 17.00$ 67,660.00$ 60" conc sewer 2500 LF 374.00$ 935,000.00$ 48" conc sewer 1480 LF 287.00$ 424,760.00$ Manholes 8 EA 10,000.00$ 80,000.00$
Slurry backfill 262 CY 200.00$ 52,411.52$ AC Paving 3538 SY 128.10$ 453,189.33$
Subtotal 2,072,720.86$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 621,816.26$ Total 2,694,537.11$
7 7th Street N-S interconnection
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Traffic control 80 LF 10.00$ 800.00$
Sawcut AC 160 LF 2.00$ 320.00$
Remove and dispose of AC 36 SY 12.70$ 451.56$ Trench 72" deep 80 LF 11.00$ 880.00$
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Pipe bedding/backfill 80 LF 17.00$ 1,360.00$ Install pipe up to 36" dia. 80 LF 50.00$ 4,000.00$ 36" PVC sewer 80 LF 150.00$ 12,000.00$
remove & dispose 24." conc sewer
Slurry backfill 3 CY 200.00$ 526.75$
AC Paving 36 SY 128.10$ 4,554.67$
Subtotal 23,321.42$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 6,996.42$
Total 30,317.84$
8 WWTP Pond 2
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Remove topsoil 6 acres 87,120.00$ 522,720.00$ Overexcavate & compact beneath
berms 1350 CY 10.00$ 13,500.00$
bulk excavation and stockpile 65330 CY 5.00$ 326,650.00$ berm construction 4050 CY 8.00$ 32,400.00$ gravel berm surface 18000 SF 4.00$ 72,000.00$ rip rap line interior rim 5400 SF 10.00$ 54,000.00$ Outfall 2 EA 10,000.00$ 20,000.00$
land acquisition 6 acres 50,000.00$ 300,000.00$ survey 6 acres 4,000.00$ 24,000.00$
48" SD linking ponds 200 LF 380.00$ 76,000.00$ Subtotal 578,400.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 173,520.00$ Total 751,920.00$
9 New PW Yard Pond Including interconnection with Filburn Pond and Filburn Storm Drain Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Remove topsoil 4 acres 87,120.00$ 348,480.00$ Overexcavate & compact beneath
berms 13600 CY 10.00$ 136,000.00$
bulk excavation and stockpile 39198 CY 5.00$ 195,990.00$ berm construction 40800 CY 8.00$ 326,400.00$ gravel berm surface 20400 SF 4.00$ 81,600.00$ rip rap line interior rim 3240 SF 10.00$ 32,400.00$ Outfall 3 EA 10,000.00$ 30,000.00$
land acquisition 4 acres 50,000.00$ 200,000.00$ survey 4 acres 4,000.00$ 16,000.00$
36" SD linking ponds 840 LF 150.00$ 126,000.00$ 36" SD on Filburn 3084 LF 150.00$ 462,600.00$ Manholes 8 EA 10,000.00$ 80,000.00$
Subtotal 2,035,470.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 610,641.00$ Total 2,646,111.00$
10 Recycled Water Delivery System
Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Pump Station 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$
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Forcemain 5000 LF 30.00$ 150,000.00$
Pressure monitoring/SCADA 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Subtotal 250,000.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 75,000.00$ Total 325,000.00$
11 Pond Rehabilitation Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Pecan Park 1 LS 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Margalo Griffith 1 LS 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$

Subtotal 10,000.00$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 3,000.00$
Total 13,000.00$
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: September 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager or Designee to A ccept the Final Version of the Wastewater Master Plan.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Authorize City Manager or designee to accept the Final Version of the Wastewater Master Plan, 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:

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 doe s 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:

This wastewater master plan provides a comprehensive evaluation of the City of Wasco's wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems . The study reviews the current state of the system, its 25-year planning horizon, and the final buildout of the City and surrounding areas. The mas ter plan proposes facility improvements and additions based on evaluation and analysis, ensuring the aging infrastructure remains functional and that future facilities are designed and built to support the City's ongoing growth. It also details the wastewater facilities needed to handle the City's expected growth over the next 25 years and at full buildout.

STAFF REPORT
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Discussion:

The plan found that the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has consistently met regulatory discharge goals. Because the plant’s final discharge is secondary treated effluent that is reclaimed via land application for beneficial use and does not impact watercourses, the state discharge permit conditions for Wasco are unlikely to change in the future. Therefore, proposed plant upgrades ar e limited to replacing worn -out equipment, rather than changing the wastewater treatment technology.

The master plan examined the performance of the city’s conveyance system under peak flow conditions. The 7
th Street sanitary trunk sewer system was found to be undersized, and a parallel trunk sewer is recommended from Broadway Street to the WWTP.

Improvements are also recommended for the three existing sanitary lift stations.

A new sanitary sewer collection system, including two lift stations for future industrial development east of the High -Speed Railway, was conceptualized to determine the system's sizing and assess the impact of future development on funding requirements .

Future land development at the north and south edges of the city , included in the 2040 General Plan, can be served without major improvements by extending the existing sewer collection system.

Fiscal Impact:

As part of a community development block grant award ID 21 -CDBG-PL-30001, $125,000.00 was allocated to the city for the development of the plan, and staff stayed within that budget constraint.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Plan Final Draft

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FINAL VERSION OF

THE WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN

WHEREAS, the City contracted John Kular Consulting for the development of the plan; and

WHEREAS, the funding for the development of the plan was through a community development block grant; and

WHEREAS, a 25-year planning horizon for future development, aligned with the city’s General Plan, was used to identify expansion opportunities for city wastewater facilities; and

WHEREAS, the city's last wastewater master plan was updated in 2007.

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 accept the final version of the Wastewater Master Plan.

-o0o-

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 5 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on September 2, 2025, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_____________________________

VALENTIN MEDINA,
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: ___________________

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

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EXHIBIT "A"
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2 CONTENTS
CITY OF WASCO – WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................7

1.1 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................7

1.2 SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................7

1.3 WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN CRITERIA ........................................................................................7

2. WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN SUMMARY ........................................................................................8

3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT………………………………………………………………………….…………………9

3.1 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………….………9

3.2 PLANT PERFORMANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........9

3.2.1 Average and Peak Flows…………………………………………………………………………………………………9

3.2.2 Compliance record…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..9

3.2.3 Potential Impact of Industrial Users………………………………………………………….……...………….12

3.2.4 Potential Causes of Non-Conformance………………………………………………………….……………..12

3.2.5 Other Plant Performance Issues……………………………………………………………………….….........12

3.3 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SYSTEM EVALUATION ………………….….………...………12

3.3.1 Primary Clarifiers………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

3.3.2 Secondary Clarifiers………………………………………………………………………………………….............13

3.3.4 Trickling Filter Pump Station…………………………………………………………………………….………….13

3.3.5 Trickling Filter #1……………………………………………………………………………………….……..………….13

3.3.6 Trickling Filter #2………………………………………………………………………………………….………………13

3.3.7 Secondary Clarifier Influent Splitter Box……………………………………………………….………………13

3.3.8 Sludge Drying Auger………………………………………………………………………………..…..………………13

3.3.9 Digester #1 ………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………14

3.3.10 Digester #2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14

3.3.11 Digester #3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………14 125 of 183
3 3.3.12 Heater …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..14

3.3.13 Flare………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….……14

3.3.14 Sani-Dump …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………...14

3.3.15 Sludge Pumps ………………………………………………………………………………….………………..………15

3.3.16 Drying Beds……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….15

3.4 EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM …………………………………………………………………..…..……..15

3.4.1 Treated Effluent Storage Reservoir …………………………………………………………………….……….15

3.4.2 Pond # 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..15

3.4.3 Pond #2 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..16

3.4.4 Effluent Pump Station…………………………………………………………………………………………...…….16

3.4.5 Distribution Pipes……………………………………………………………………………………………..………….16

3.4.6 Land Application Areas ……………………………………………………………………………….…..………….16

3.4.7 Storage and Disposal Ponds………………………………………………………………………..…..…………..17

4. SEWER SYSTEM ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..…19

4.1 SANITARY LIFT STATION #1……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….19

4.2 SANITARY LIFT STATIONS #2………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..19

4.3 SANITARY LIFT STATIONS #3……………………………………………………………………………………..…………..………19

4.3 TROUBLE SPOTS …………………………………………………………………………….…………………21

5. SEWER SYSTEM MODEL ………………………..……………………………………………………………..……………………..23

5.1 MODEL METHODOLOGY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

5.2 WASTEWATER FLOWS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..23

5.3 SEWER HYDRULICS ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….….…23

5.4 DIURNAL FLOW …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….………….…26

5.5 SANITARY LIFT STATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…26

5.6 SEWERCAD MODEL CALIBRATION ………………………………………………………………………………..………….26

5.7 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION ……………………………………………………………………………………..……..……..27

5.8 SEWER STANDARDS ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….….…….27

5.9 ALTERNATIVES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...…28 126 of 183
4 5.10 CURRENT DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS ………………………………………………………….…………………...……….28

5.10.1 Surcharged Sewers ………………………………………………………….………………………………..……….…28

5.10.2 Sewer Lift Station Limitations ………………………………………….…..…………………………………..….28

5.10.3 Impact of Industrial Users ……………………………………………………………………………………….……38

5.10.4 Impact of Future Development ……………………………………………………………………………..……..38

5.11 EFFECTS OF RAINWATER INFLOW ………………………………………………………………………………………….….…38

5.11.1 Rainwater Inflow Impact on Sewer System …………………………..………………………….….…….38

5.11.2 Rainwater Inflow Impact at WWTP ………………………………………………………………….……..……38

5.12 POTENTIAL SEWER SURCHARGE MITIGATION STRATEGIES ………………………..……………………..………..38

5.13 RECOMMENDED CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS ………………………………………….………………………..………..39

6. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ……………………………………………………..………….………...39

6.1 INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…….……..…40

6.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS ………………………………………………………………..……………………………….…….………..40

6.2.1 Project # 1 – Digester Replacement……………………………………..…………………………………….…40

6.2.2 Project #2 – Effluent Dispersal System…………………………………..………………………….………….41

6.2.3 Project #3 - Headworks Control and Pump Replacements……………..……………………………..41

6.2.4 Project #4 – WWTP and Lift Stations SCADA………………………………….……………………………..41

6.2.6 Project #5 – Lift Station 3 Rehabilitation………………………………………………………………………42

6.2.7 Project #6 – Sewer Deficiency Replacement Program………………………………………………..…42

6.2.8 Project #7 – Sewer Capacity Replacement Program…………………………………………….……….42

6.2.9 Project # 8 -Trickling Filter Pump Station Rehabilitation and Pump Replacement…………42

6.2.10 Project # 9 -Primary and Secondary Clarifiers Rehabilitation……….…………………………..…43

6.2.13 Project #10 - Line Northerly Sludge Ponds……………………………………………………………….…43

6.2.14 Project #11 - Effluent Ponds Bank Protection……………………………………………..……..………43

6.2.15 Project #12 – Replace Trickling Filter Media…………………………………………..……………….…44

6.2.16 Project #13 – Sewer Expansion Program (East of High-Speed Rail Corridor)………….……44

7. OPERATIONS PLAN……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...…47

7.1 WASTEWATER DIVISION ORGANIZION……………………………………………………………………..……….….47 127 of 183
5 7.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT……………………………………………………………………….……….……….48

7.3 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM……………………………………………………………………………......48

7.4 EFFLUENT LAND APPLICATION………………………………………………………………………………………....……48

7.5 SCADA SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……49

7.6 CURRENT AD HOC RESPONSIBILITIES…………………………………………………………..………………..….……49

7.7 OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………………………….……………..….……..49

7.8 SPILL REPORTING………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………...50 TABLES
TABLE 5.1 – SEWAGE GENERATION………………………………………………………………………………………….…..24 TABLE 5.2- MINIMUM SEWER SLOPES…………………………………………………………………………….………..….27 TABLE 6.1 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN…………………………………………………………………………………..45 TABLE 6.2 – COST ESTIMATE AND ALLOCATION FOR SEWER INSTALLATION EAST OF HSR………..….46

FIGURES
FIGURE 3 - EFFECT OF REVERSAL OF GROUND WATER GRADIENT ……………………………………….…………......………..17 FIGURE 5.1 – RESIDENTIAL DIURNAL CURVE………………………………………………………………….……….......26 FIGURE 7-1 -ORGANIZATIONAL CHART……………………………………………………………………………….…….….…..….47 FIGURE 7-2 - SPILL REPORTING CHART …………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…50

EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 3.1 – WWTP SITE PLAN…………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 EXHIBIT 3.2 – WWTP FLOW SCHEMATIC………………………………………………………………………………..…….11 EXHIBIT 3.3 – EFFLUENT LAND APPLICATION AREAS…………………………………………………………..…..…..18 EXHIBIT 4.1- LIFT STATION TRIBUTARY AREAS……………………………………………………………………...…...20 EXHIBIT 4.2 – SEWER SYSTEM TROUBLE SPOTS……………………………………………………………………..………22 EXHIBIT 5.1 – SEWERS WITH DEFICIENT SLOPES…………………………………………………………………….……..25 EXHIBIT 5.2 – DEVELOPABLE LAND …………………………………………………………………….………………..………28 128 of 183
6 EXHIBIT 5.3 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MARGALO ST. EAST……………………………………………………….29 EXHIBIT 5.4 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MARGALO ST. WEST…………………………………….………………..30 EXHIBIT 5.5 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FILBURN AVE. WEST ………………………………………………………31 EXHIBIT 5.6 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FILBURN AVE. EAST………………………………………..………………32 EXHIBIT 5.7 – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ANNIN AVE……………………………………………………….……………33 EXHIBIT 5.8 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT CENTRAL AVE./7 TH ST……………………………………………………..34 EXHIBIT 5.9 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT VALLEY ROSE………………………………………………………...……….35 EXHIBIT 5.10 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT EAST OF HSR…………………………………………………….…..……..36 EXHIBIT 5.11 – WET WEATHER SURCHARGED SEWERS………………………………………….……………..…..37 129 of 183

7 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND
The City of Wasco engaged John Kular Consulting through a Community Development Block Grant to evaluate its wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system. The results of the evaluation were used to create a wastewater master plan outlining the necessary infrastructure upgrades to support the City's growth.

The City of Wasco operates a wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) that serves approximately 22,500 residents and various industries. This facility is situated at 5410 7th Street, about 1.5 miles west of the City, and encompasses Sections 9, 16, and 17, T27S, R24E, and MDB&M. The WWTF has a designed treatment capacity of 3.0 million gallons per day (MGD) and a disposal capacity of approximately 2.9 MGD, making it suitable for its current and anticipated future wastewater requirements.

1.2 SCOPE
To complete the system evaluation and wastewater master plan, we needed to:
 Determine planning horizons and land use assumptions for the existing system and future growth provided by City staff.
 Review available City information to compile physical data on the existing wastewater collection system.
 Determine flows and loading of expanded service areas by using the available record information and creating an existing sewer system model.

Determining the necessary wastewater pipeline and treatment infrastructure to accommodate future growth in the city based on calculated flows from the previous task.  Preparation of a “Fair Share” obligation by land use.  Preparation of an infrastructure alternative-funding list.

1.3 WASTEWATER MASTERPLAN CRITERIA
The main focus of the Wastewater Master Plan was to achieve the following objectives:
 Assess the existing capacity of the sewer collection system.  Assess the existing treatment capacity of the sewer plant.  Determine the future needs for the collection system and treatment capacity.  Recommend or identify system expansion projects needed to accommodate expected future growth.
 Provide information to support the creation of a streamlined capital improvement program.

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8 SECTION 2 – WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN SUMMARY
This wastewater master plan provides a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the City of Wasco's wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment system. The study examines the current conditions of the system, its 25-year planning horizon, and the final buildout of the City and its surrounding areas. The master plan proposes facility improvements and additions based on the findings of the evaluation and analysis, ensuring that the aging infrastructure remains functional and that future facilities are designed and constructed to accommodate the City's ongoing growth. Additionally, the master plan outlines the wastewater facilities required to accommodate the City's anticipated growth over the next 25 years and at full buildout.

The master plan revealed that the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has consistently met regulatory discharge objectives. Since the facility's final discharge is secondary treated effluent that is reclaimed through land application for beneficial use and poses no potential impact on watercourses, the state discharge permit conditions applicable to Wasco are unlikely to change in the future.

Water conservation measures implemented by the state of California since the last sewer master plan was developed in 2007 have led to a 25% reduction in the City of Wasco's wastewater flow generation.

With a system capacity of 2.9 million gallons per day, the city is not yet halfway to reaching that flow capacity. While flow is one factor, the wastewater's organic load (concentration) is another important aspect in determining capacity, and the city is well below both limits.

Therefore, an upgrade to the treatment technology at the sewer plant is not recommended. The two drivers that necessitate treatment expansion for wastewater systems are the aforementioned flows and loading to the facility or any regulatory changes mandated by the state. California typically dictates the beneficial use of an entity’s wastewater; for example, in the Central Valley, farming allows for the reclamation of wastewater, whereas on the coast, a wastewater treatment facility not have those capabilities and discharges to waters of the U.S. require tertiary treatment.

This master plan report includes recommendations for essential improvements and additions to ensure the continued serviceability of the wastewater system below:
 Capital Improvement Project Recommendations
 Eleven Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.
 One control and communications system project.
 One sewer system expansion project to serve future industrial developments.

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9 SECTION 3 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

3.1 WASTEWATER PLANT DESCRIPTION
The City of Wasco is responsible for managing a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that serves Approximately 22,500 residents. Various industries also benefit from the facility, located at 5410 7th Street, approximately 1.5 miles west of the City of Wasco. It spans Sections 9, 16, and 17, T27S, R24E, MDB&M. Currently, the WWTP has a designed treatment capacity of 3.0 million gallons per day (MGD) and a disposal capacity of approximately 2.9 MGD, making it essential for managing the city's sewage requirements.

In 1991, the WWTP consisted of two comminutors, a grit chamber, two primary clarifiers, two trickling filters, two secondary clarifier ponds, a 30-acre effluent storage reservoir, 160 acres of shallow disposal ponds for contingency storage, and approximately 450 acres of farmland where effluent was recycled.

In 1998, the WWTP was expanded to feature modified headworks with one mechanical bar screen and a flow meter, an aerated grit chamber, two primary clarifiers, two plastic media trickling filters, two final clarifiers, two smaller bentonite-lined aerated ponds, one large (25 acres) unlined storage pond, three anaerobic sludge digesters, four unlined sludge drying beds, three 15-acre effluent disposal ponds, and a 115-acre disposal pond located on 160 acres of City-owned land known as the "Desert Area." The WWTP also includes a laboratory that is not state-certified; therefore, only operational analyses are performed at the facility lab. The regulatory compliance analyses are performed by a third-party certified laboratory. Effluent is recycled on the 450-acre City-owned farmland.

The WWTP Site Plan illustrates the components mentioned above, and the WWTP Schematic visually represents the treatment sequence.

3.2 PLANT PERFORMANCE

3.2.1 Average and Peak Flows
The Wasco WWTP has effectively treated an average flow of 1.3 MGD in recent years. Average daily flows can fluctuate by up to 20% during dry periods. Peak flows have reached 2.5 MGD during rainfall events. However, enhancements to the storm drainage system have reduced past (intentional) discharges into the sanitary sewer system. The sewer collection system does not experience measurable inflow and infiltration because the groundwater table is relatively low compared to the elevation of the sewer collection system.

3.2.2 Compliance record
The Wasco WWTP's compliance record, as found on the State Water Board website, California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS), is quite good. In the past 12 months, there have been three exceedances for Electrical Conductivity (EC) and two slight exceedances for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD5), which are rare occurrences typically due to certain units of the facility being down for maintenance.

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12 3.2.3 Potential Impact of Industrial Users
The two Industrial Users (IUs) collectively contribute about 8% of the average daily flows. However, they do contribute a disproportionate share of Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BODs). Certis and Sunny Gem are both monitored through an independent waste discharge permit and are required to report to the city. Both industrial users, Certis and Sunny Gem, have balancing storage and pre-treatment systems. The city’s ordinance allows for the implementation of waste discharge permits for the IUs and creates a wastewater rate structure that charges the IUs based on flow and the aforementioned constituents. There are additional fee surcharges for exceeding target constituent levels, allowing for revenue generation for future treatment modifications if necessary.

3.2.4 Potential Causes of Non-Conformance
The following events have potentially contributed to the city WWTP missing its compliance targets:

1. Slug loading of high-strength wastewater from industrial users can lead to more concentrated wastewater during low flow periods.

2. Parts of the facility undergoing maintenance or repairs.

3.2.5 Other Plant Performance Issues
The plant digesters are relatively small compared to the plant flow rate. Consequently, the residence time (the time sludge spends inside the digester) is quite low within the digesters,

3.3 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SYSTEM EVALUATION
Due to the age and corrosive nature of the WWTP, ongoing maintenance and repairs are common in most facilities; however, this facility remains well-maintained and fully functional. The addition of two lined sludge drying beds has improved the biosolids disposal process, providing air drying capabilities that require no energy and eliminate the need to operate the centrifuge system year-round. The Capital Projects for the system primarily focus on rehabilitating existing units without any actual treatment modifications or expansion needs.

The condition of each component of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) will be discussed in the following pages.

Headworks 3.3.1

Bar Screen #1 and #2
Purpose: The two serve as screening units to remove inorganic debris from the wastewater as it enters the treatment processes.

Components: Two bar rakes, two motors, two screens, and bearings.

Condition: Units operate in a corrosive environment, making maintenance essential to ensure plant performance and minimize downstream problems. Overall, they are in fair condition, but routine maintenance is needed.

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13 Influent Pump Station
Purpose: The influent pump station is used to collect incoming raw wastewater into a wet well, from which it is pumped to the next treatment process.

Components: Four raw water pumps, concrete containment, variable frequency drives, and level control.

Condition: Due to the corrosive nature of the raw wastewater pumped through these units, the pumps must be rebuilt every few years to maintain plant operationality. Regular maintenance could extend the station's lifespan by another 15 to 30 years. An overhaul of the level controls is necessary to improve automation and reduce alarm callouts.

3.3.2 Primary Clarifiers
Clarifiers #1 & 2
Purpose: It is used for the sedimentation of solids and clarification of water prior to the secondary treatment stage. This process is critical to the facility, as solids are pumped to digestion while the water layer proceeds to the next treatment stage.

Components: Clarifier drive, Skimmer and Scraper, Weirs, Launders Condition: The resurfacing and recoating of the clarifier structure and metal appurtenances is needed, and a capital improvement project is currently underway to rebalance the weirs, as well as to resurface and coat the clarifiers.

3.3.3 Secondary Clarifiers 1&2
Purpose: Used to clarify wastewater before final discharge to disposal ponds.

Components: Clarifier drive, Skimmer and Scraper, Weirs, Launders

Condition: The resurfacing and recoating of the clarifier structure and metal appurtenances is needed, and a capital improvement project is currently underway to rebalance the weirs, as well as to resurface and coat the clarifiers.

3.3.4 Digester System
Purpose: A biological process where microorganisms break down organic solids in the absence of oxygen; this produces biogas, which is burned off into the atmosphere or reused to run heat exchangers.

Components: Chamber, roof, outflow structure, gas pressure relief valve, flame arrestor, recirculation pumps, heat exchanger, gas flare.

Condition: Overall, the structure and digester components are in fair condition; but they are undersized for the plant's capacity and solids generation. A long-term solution would be to upsize the system to extend its long-term serviceability.

3.3.5 Trickling Filter Pump Station
Purpose: Pumping primary effluent into the trickling filters for oxidation.

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14 Condition: The station structure has cracks. Bypassing the station is necessary to facilitate the reinforcement and repair of the structure. Although rehabilitation or replacement of the distribution slide gates is needed, it is not a priority.

3.3.6 Trickling Filter #1 & 2
Purpose: Trickling filters are used for the oxidation of primary effluent, which is essential for treating wastewater and removing organic constituents. While filters are not as prevalent as they used to be, the facility's compliance record and the structural integrity of the units would enable the city to defer the need for a treatment modification or plant expansion.

Components: Hub, gear, arms, concrete chamber, walkway, filter grid, filter media.

Condition: Both filter distributor arms and center columns were rebuilt last year, 2024, and the media is expected to be replaced in the next few years. This will extend the lifespan of the units by another 15 to 30 years.

3.3.7 Secondary Clarifier Influent Splitter Box
Purpose: Distribute the flow into secondary clarifiers for sedimentation after filters treat the water.

Components: Chamber, valves.

Condition: The valves are damaged and cannot fully open, resulting in an unbalanced flow to the two clarifiers. While this is not urgent or a compliance issue, it will need to be replaced eventually.

3.3.8 Decanter Centrifuges
Purpose: Two centrifuges are used at the facility to separate solids from liquids through centrifugal force, a process known as sludge thickening and dewatering. This process, especially with decanter centrifuges, effectively reduces solid production volume, enhances operational efficiency, and lowers costs associated with the storage, transfer, and disposal of wet waste biosolids.

Components: Motor, rotating bowl, scroll conveyor, drive system and control panel.

Condition: One of the centrifuges is operational and in good condition. Centrifuge #2 is offline and requires rehabilitation; a full overhaul of its internal components is necessary.

3.3.9 Sludge Feed Pumps
Purpose: The pumps feed sludge into the digester and centrifuges.

Condition: Overall, the pumps are in good condition with normal wear and tear. These positive displacement pumps require the replacement of internal parts.

3.3.10 Sludge Drying Beds
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15 Components: Inflow and outflow structures, along with decanter valves, are used to remove water layers, and depth measuring posts are installed to protect the polyethylene liner.

Condition: South drying beds 1 and 2 are both lined and in good condition; beds 3 and 4 are used to dump hydro excavation spoils of dirt and fresh water.

3.4 Effluent Disposal System

3.4.1 Effluent Storage Reservoirs
Purpose: Effluent Storage reservoirs are used to hold water until the farmer is ready to receive water and use it for irrigation.

Components: Pipe inlets and outlets, valves, pumps, mechanical aerators.

Condition: Rehabilitation is needed for the pumps and eventual berm restoration and potential lining of reservoirs.

3.4.2 Distribution Pipes
The header pipe of unknown length is constructed from concrete and has numerous cracks, resulting in extensive leaks. Fields #1 and #2 are surrounded by an above-ground steel pipe, while newer sections of the system are made of PVC. Many of the valves are inoperative, which complicates the ability to direct flow as intended to the farthest fields. Additionally, some flow escapes to the nearer fields through open valves, and leaks occur when both effluent pumps operate simultaneously.

3.4.3 Land Application Areas
There are six cultivated land application fields, all irrigated by shallow flooding. Six monitoring wells around the perimeter of the irrigated fields are used to monitor groundwater quality. A new water well was installed at the northeast corner of Field #5 in 2021. The water well is more than 50 feet from the irrigated field.

Another potential concern is the subsurface migration of contaminants caused by the reversal of the groundwater gradient, as shown in Figure 3. The Wasco Land Application Areas are located southwest of the WWTP, and the groundwater flow generally trends northeastward. Quarterly and annual groundwater monitoring indicate that contaminant concentrations tend to decrease in a northeast direction, but there is still a risk that relatively undiluted contaminants could reach the water well near Field 5.

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16 Source: CA Well Standards

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17 SECTION 4 - SEWER SYSTEM
The City of Wasco is located in California's Central Valley. Its topography is mostly flat with a slight incline from Northeast to Southwest. The city's wastewater treatment plant (WWWTP) is situated on the north side of Seventh Street, about 7 miles west of downtown. The city sewer system includes roughly 58 miles of gravity sewer, 1 mile of pressure sewer (forcemain), and 3 lift stations.

4.1 SANITARY LIFT STATION # 1 – VALLEY ROSE
Components: LS concrete chamber, aluminum hatches, check valve chamber, control panel, SCADA, radio mast, pumps, level control, alarm floats.

Condition: Only serves 20 houses. Low flow causes excessive residence time, increased H2S production, and accelerated corrosion of metal surfaces and electrical connections. The air blower has no on/off switch, only a pressure switch designed to activate it when the station lid is lifted. It is badly corroded and non-functional.

Recent Repairs: The city has a spare pump specifically for this station.

4.2 SANITARY LIFT STATION # 2- NEAR WALMART
Minor Components: LS concrete chamber, aluminum hatches, check valve chamber, control panel, SCADA, radio mast, pumps, level control, alarm floats.

Condition: The station interior is highly corroded. The station site is infested with rodents. Many holes in the ground create a tripping hazard.

Recent Repairs: 2021 - Replaced level controllers. 2022 - Repaired the submersible pump at lift station #2 and replaced the check valve. Replaced the fuel pump and lift pump on the standby generator. 2023 - The city is retrofitting the check valve chamber to allow a trash pump to bypass the LS pumps if needed. One pump was recently rebuilt.

4.3 SANITARY LIFT STATION # 3- SUNRISE VILLAGE
Minor Components: LS concrete chamber, aluminum hatches, check valve chamber, control panel, SCADA, radio mast, pumps, level control, alarm floats. Davit used to lift pumps out for maintenance. LS #3 is the oldest lift station in the system.

Condition: Pump 1 was rebuilt in 2018. Controls are new as of 2022 but are apparently incompatible with the radio communication device. Heavy corrosion observed on discharge header pipe. Diesel generator is not currently operational (June 2023). It is a deep lift station but lacks a safety grate or intermediate safety platform in LS.

Recent Repairs: 2020 - Repaired submersible pump. Replaced level controllers.

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19 4.4 GRAVITY SEWER TROUBLE SPOTS

1. 1. 7th Street and Beckes – North sewer from SR 46 has many restaurants that produce Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). The south main also needs cleaning.

Recommended solution: Continue weekly cleaning and perform regular outreach to merchants through the FOG program.

2. 5th Street & Beckes – N, E, S, and W directions need cleaning. The city cleans the entire main between 7th and SR 46 weekly or bi-weekly as needed.

Recommended solution: Continue weekly cleaning and maintain regular outreach to merchants through the FOG program

3. Alley behind Tropicana Market – Pizzeria and prepared foods sold there are sources of FOG.

Recommended solution: Continue weekly cleaning and regular outreach to merchants through the FOG program.

4. Central Ave., south of Poso Street – Sag in the sewer main requires weekly cleaning.

Recommended solution: Replace the sewer.

5. Palm & Poso – Sewer line on both sides of the intersection is prone to clogging.

Recommended solution: CCTV the lines to identify the source of the problem. A local convenience store nearby serves site-prepared foods; FOG could be an issue.

6. Alley between E and F Streets – Frequent intrusion from tree roots.

Recommended solution: Replace the sewer and remove the trees.

7. 2nd Street & Adams – Sewer runs through residential yards without city easement. Tree roots often cause intrusions, and there is a sag in the sewer line.

Recommended solution: Re-route residential connections to Griffith Avenue.

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21 SECTION 5 - SEWER SYSTEM MODEL

5.1 MODEL METHODOLOGY
Bentley SewerCAD was used to model the hydraulics of the city’s sewer system. Minor sewer segments serving residential cul-de-sacs were excluded from the model to stay within the software version’s size limit of 1,000 sewer segments.

5.2 WASTEWATER FLOWS
Base flow generation was determined following standard industry practices, as outlined in Table 5.1. Housing occupancy for each residential type was assumed to range from two to five persons per unit, depending on the unit type. The total occupancy of all units was then compared to the 2022 population of Wasco, which was 22,610, excluding the 4,600 inmates and staff at Wasco State Prison, who are not served by the city sewer system.

The total student population for the Wasco Unified School District was obtained from the district's website. This population was distributed among the schools based on their relative sizes.

Wasco has numerous churches; however, they primarily generate wastewater on weekends rather than during the week. As a result, these churches do not contribute to peak wastewater flows and were not included in the modeling.

For restaurants, it was assumed that each establishment generates wastewater based on serving 100 meals per day. The sewage generation for other commercial businesses was calculated based on the number of parking stalls available at each location.

Wasco has two main industrial wastewater dischargers: Certis USA and SunnyGem. Certis produces a steady amount of wastewater throughout the year, discharging it in 5,000-gallon batches at hourly intervals for a total of 19 hours each day. In contrast, SunnyGem, an almond processing company, experiences seasonal variations in its wastewater discharges due to the nut harvest. Its peak discharge reaches 26,000 gallons per day, which is spread over a period of 13 hours.

5.3 SEWER HYDRAULICS
Most of Wasco’s sewers were built within the past 30 years, so these pipes are made of PVC.

PVC has a friction factor or Manning’s n-factor of 0.011. Older sewers were made of vitrified clay pipe, which typically has a Manning’s n-factor of 0.013. The model used an n-factor of

0.011, except in the downtown area where n = 0.013 was used. Hydraulic losses also happen at bends, drops, junctions, pipe size changes, and other structures. The AASHTO method was used to calculate these structural hydraulic losses.

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24 5.4 DIURNAL FLOW VARIATION
Sewage flow is not consistent over time. The flow changes based on business or school hours and residential meal times. This is called the diurnal curve. Separate diurnal curves were created for residential, commercial, school, and industrial land uses and applied to the model.

Figure 1 -Residential Diurnal Curve

5.5 LIFT STATIONS
There are three lift stations in the City of Wasco. The as-built drawings and pump manufacturers’ specification sheets were used to develop the pump curves at each station within the model. All three lift stations operate with a lead/lag pump system, featuring duplex pumping for high flow rates. Since the model aims to simulate various high flow scenarios, duplex pumping was modeled for all scenarios as if both the lead and lag pumps run simultaneously.

5.6 SEWERCAD MODEL CALIBRATION
City Public Works staff provided monthly records of maximum daily flow from January 2019 to June 2021. They also supplied several typical analog wheel-style charts illustrating the fluctuation of inflow to the WWWTP. Using these records, the model wastewater generation for houses, schools, and restaurants was adjusted downward, and the daily flow patterns for 147 of 183

25 these sources were also fine-tuned to match the overall peaks and troughs of the wastewater diurnal curve at the plant, as well as the total daily maximum flow. Although the flow reduction applied was significant (up to 30%) compared to the typical per capita flows found in textbooks and provided in the Bentley SewerCAD User’s Manual, it is not unusual for cities in drought- prone areas like California’s Central Valley to have low per capita water use and sewage generation.

5.7 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION
The winter of 2023 offered an opportunity to evaluate how the city sewer system handled heavy rainfall, as several storms caused significant peak flows at the WWWTP inlet flow meter. The highest inflow was on February 24th, when the daily total flow surpassed the average daily flow for the month by 0.92 MGD. During these events, the city’s main stormwater detention pond back flowed through the storm drain manholes, flooding 7th Street near the city WWTP. This caused local inflow into the sanitary sewer system. However, backflow upstream of Magnolia Ave. was not observed.

Since the 2023 winter storms, the city has hydro jetted its storm drain system to prevent this issue. The city also plans to build an additional major stormwater detention facility south of the current pond to increase stormwater storage capacity.

Groundwater levels are approximately 60 feet below ground surface, so infiltration risk is considered very low.

5.8 SEWER STANDARDS
The City of Wasco has adopted Kern County Public Works Design Standards. Minimum sewer slopes are found in Section 302-2.01 of the Kern Standards. See Table 5.2. 112 sewer segments comprising 14% of Wasco’s sewers do not meet these minimum allowable standards. See Exhibit 5.1 for sewer locations with deficient slopes.

Table 5.2 – Minimum Sewer Slopes per Kern County Public Works Design Standards, Section302-2.01.

Pipe diameter (inches) n=0.11 N=0.13
Min. Slope (ft/100ft) Min. Slope (ft/100ft)
4 1.00 1.00
6 0.38 0.50
8 0.25 0.35
10 0.20 0.25
12 0.15 0.20
15 0.13
18 0.11
21 0.09
24 or greater 0.08
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26 5.9 MODEL ALTERNATIVES
Several alternatives were modeled to the base city sewer model:

1. Reconnect the 15-inch relief sewer in 7th Street west of Magnolia Ave. to relieve upstream surcharge.

2. Divert flow from the 15-inch sewer to the 24-inch sewer west of Central Ave. to alleviate surcharge in the 15-inch sewer and upstream branch lines.

3. Replace the 15-inch sewer with a 24-inch sewer from Broadway to WWTP.

4. Future development (see Exhibits 5.2 – 5.9).

5.10 CURRENT DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS

5.10.1 Surcharged Sewers
Several sewer segments experienced surcharging during the evening peak flow hours (between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.). Upon closer inspection, the primary sewer segment causing backflow into the upstream sewers is just one: the 15-inch sewer on 7th Street between Magnolia and Broadway. The extent of the sewer surcharge is shown in Exhibit 10.

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Prepared by:

John Kular Consulting
3790 Kingsbarns Dr, Roseville, CA 95747
661-302-1292 kularconsult.com
Developable Land
Exhibit 5.2
City of Wasco - Wastewater Master Plan 2024
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37 5.10.3 Impact of Industrial Users
Certis contributes up to 6.2% of daily flows, and Sunny Gem contributes up to 1.7%. During peak hours, their respective shares of peak flows are 3.7% and 1.5%. Based on these contributions, there was no need to model the impact of 24-hour discharge for either of these industrial users. Nor was it necessary to model increases in discharge for either facility at this time. The sewers immediately downstream of the two IUs have sufficient capacity for their discharges, including significant future growth.

5.10.4 Impact of Future Development
The future development of the city is outlined in the Wasco 2040 General Plan, specifically in Map 2.3, which illustrates all projected developments. Areas located east of the High-Speed Railway (HSR) can be serviced through developer-funded extensions to the existing sewer system. The industrial development planned for the HSR will necessitate the construction of a new sanitary lift station and a trunk sewer following the alignment of J Street. Additionally, a new directionally drilled sanitary forcemain will be required beneath the HSR to connect this new sewer system to the existing trunk sewer on Filburn Street.

5.11 EFFECTS OF RAINWATER INFLOW

5.11.1 Rainwater Inflow Impact on Sewer System
As discussed in Section 5.7, the city sewer system is unaffected by inflow and infiltration except near the WWTP on 7th Street. This issue will be addressed by increasing stormwater storage.

5.11.2 Rainwater Inflow Impact at WWTP
 The main impact of rainwater on the WWTP occurs when the existing stormwater pond overflows into the WWTP's treated effluent ponds. This issue can be addressed by:
 Increasing stormwater storage capacity with a second pond located south of 7th Street.
 Installing pond water level indicators and connecting them to the WWTP SCADA system. This will allow operators to be more proactive in intentionally releasing treated effluent to the land application areas during the rainy season.

5.12 POTENTIAL STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE SEWER SURCHARGES

1. When the 24-inch sewer on 7th Street was built, the existing 15-inch sewer between Magnolia and the WWWTP was blocked off. It is feasible to reopen this sewer to serve as an overflow or relief sewer to reduce the surcharge in the 15-inch sewers upstream of Magnolia Avenue. Although this will lower sewer surcharges during peak hours, it will not be sufficient to support future growth east of the railway.

2. Installing an 18-inch diversion sewer connecting the 15-inch and 24-inch sewers just west of Central Avenue had a greater impact on reducing the sewer surcharge in the 15- inch sewer from Magnolia Avenue to Beckes Street.
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38 3. A more expensive but more effective way to address sewer surcharges is to replace the 15-inch sewer line from the WWTP to Broadway Street with a 24-inch sewer line. This also provides additional sewer capacity for future industrial growth on the east side of the railway. This is the recommended long-term solution to surpass capacity limits.

5.13 RECOMMENDED CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS
Overall, the City of Wasco's sanitary sewer capacity is sufficient to serve the city for the next 25 years. The three notable exceptions are:

1. The limited pumping capacity of Lift Station #3 to meet current needs.

2. An undersized 15-inch sewer on 7th Street to handle current demand.

3. A future sewer and lift station on J Street planned to support upcoming industrial development.

Rainwater inflow into the sewer system will be prevented by improvements to the stormwater collection and storage system rather than modifications to the sanitary sewer system.

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39 SECTION 6 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

6.1 INTRODUCTION
This Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is based on deficiencies and improvements described in the previous sections to address current and future needs over the next 25 years. The CIP project list has been prioritized according to the following categories:

1. Health and safety of wastewater operations staff.

2. Capacity improvements.

3. Critical infrastructure where failure could disrupt sewer collection system or treatment plant operations.

4. Compliance with state effluent discharge requirements.

5. Replacement of functionally obsolete equipment.

6. Repairs or replacement of equipment or pipes that require frequent maintenance.

These criteria are noted at the end of each project description. Some projects fall into multiple categories. Additionally, efforts were made to distribute project costs fairly evenly over the 25- year CIP period. The first five years of the CIP are forecasted annually, while the remaining years are forecast in 5-year intervals.

The CIP project cost schedule is presented in Table 6.1, with detailed cost estimates for each project found in Table 6.2.

6.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

6.2.1 Project # 1 – Digester Replacement
The WWTP digesters are significantly undersized, leading to short sludge residence times, lower sludge temperatures, and very limited methane production. The low methane content of the gas vented from the digesters is not enough to support combustion at the flare. The unburned gas emissions violate APCD regulations, and the landfilled sludge continues to emit methane, contributing to greenhouse gases and breaching State policy. A complete two-digester unit should be built alongside the existing three-unit system, and the current system should be decommissioned once the new digesters are operational. Additionally, the sludge pumps and controllers need replacement due to age. The sludge heater is very old and may be partly responsible for the low temperature and inadequate methane production. It should be replaced along with its controls.

This is a large project. Engineering, permitting and construction will take approximately 3 years.

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40 6.2.2 Project #2 – Effluent Dispersal System
The existing effluent dispersal pipes are shallow-buried and constructed from various materials.

Over time, several leaks have developed. When both effluent discharge pumps operate simultaneously, the pressure is so high that most of the effluent leaks out before reaching the furthest discharge point. This issue becomes especially critical after wet weather when the effluent ponds are full. The entire pipeline system should be replaced with fused HDPE pipe over the next fifteen years at a rate of 1000 liner feet per year, starting at the effluent pump station discharge and extending outward. The fused pipe is jointless and will not leak.

Priority Criteria: Capacity Limitations, Critical Infrastructure

6.2.3 Project #3 - Headworks Control and Pump Replacements The headworks controls require substantial staff intervention during high flows to activate a second pump. Replacement is advised. The four headworks pumps are worn and should be replaced at a rate of one per year over the next four years.

Priority Criteria: Capacity Limitations, Critical Infrastructure, Repeated Maintenance.

6.2.4 Project #4 – WWTP and Lift Stations SCADA
The current SCADA system is radio-based and has experienced radio wave interference, which has hindered the successful implementation of the SCADA reporting. This causes delays in staff intervention when repairs are needed, requires excessive staff time for manual recording of flow information, and increases the risk of sewer overflows if a pump failure is not detected promptly.

Priority Criteria: Health & Safety, Critical Infrastructure, Repeated Maintenance

6.2.5 Project #5 – Lift Station 3 Rehabilitation
Lift Station 3 is the oldest facility in the city’s sewer system. The davit crane is broken, and the pumps are outdated and inadequate for the station's flow needs. During wet weather conditions, the pumps are unable to handle the incoming water effectively. The existing 5 horsepower pumps should be replaced with 7.5 horsepower pumps.

Priority Criteria: Capacity Limitations, Frequent Maintenance, Critical Infrastructure, Obsolete Equipment.

6.2.6 Project #6 – Sewer Deficiency Replacement Program Several sections of the sewer system have been identified as having excessive maintenance costs due to recurring blockages caused by sags in the sewer main or root intrusions. These areas are the highest priority for replacement, as they consume a significant amount of the maintenance crew's time.
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41 The next priority is the replacement of older sewer lines in the downtown commercial area, which are made of vitrified clay pipe. These pipes are prone to root intrusion, cracking, and issues related to infiltration and inflow.

Priority Criteria: Capacity Limitations, Critical Infrastructure, Repeated Maintenance.

6.2.7 Project #7 – Sewer Capacity Replacement Program
Several trunk sewer lines have been identified as limiting the capacity of the sewer collection system. Among these, the 15-inch sewer on 7th Avenue is the most critical, as it currently serves a large part of the city and restricts growth in areas east of the railway. It is recommended that this main be replaced with a 24-inch sewer line from F Street to the WWTP.

6.2.8 Project #8 -Trickling Filter Pump Station Rehabilitation and Pump Replacement The trickling filter pump station has been damaged due to moisture seeping into the concrete walls, causing spalling and cracking. The preferred solution is to repair the exterior concrete and coat it from the inside. If this isn’t practical because of operational constraints, it can also be addressed from outside using a fiberglass tape wrap designed for this purpose.

Priority Criteria: Health & Safety, Critical Infrastructure, Repeated Maintenance

6.2.9 Project #9 -Primary and Secondary Clarifiers Rehabilitation Requires recoating and resurfacing of clarifier walls, re-leveling of weirs, and repair of the central bearing. The plant can operate on a single primary clarifier or a single secondary clarifier temporarily, so the clarifiers should be rehabilitated one at a time.

Priority Criteria: Critical Infrastructure and Repeated Maintenance

6.2.10 Project #10 - Line Northerly Sludge Ponds
The southerly sludge storage ponds were lined with an LLDPE liner in 2023. The sludge ponds are only used when the sludge centrifuge is undergoing maintenance. During very dry weather, the southerly sludge ponds would have adequate storage capacity for this purpose. However, during wet weather, the second set of sludge ponds will be needed.

Priority Criteria: Capacity Limitations

6.2.11 Project #11 - Effluent Ponds Bank Protection
Wave action has eroded the pond embankments in several locations. These embankments should be repaired and protected with appropriately sized riprap to prevent further damage.

Priority Criteria: Critical Infrastructure

6.2.12 Project #12 – Replace Trickling Filter Media
Over time, the filter media has become damaged, resulting in reduced biological nitrogen removal effectiveness. Replacement will be phased in over a two-year period.

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Currently, 250 acres of the proposed service area are within city limits, and 170 acres are within the city's sphere of influence. Due to the flat terrain and the very long sewer runs, two lift stations are planned to convey the sewage, along with 10,400 linear feet of gravity sewer and 260 linear feet of pumped force main. Directional drilling will be necessary to install pipe casing for a 6-inch diameter force main under the HSR. The acreage assessment for this project will be $8,445 per acre.

Priority Criteria: System Expansion

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TABLE 6.1 - CITY OF WASCO 25 YEAR WASTEWATER MASTERPLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Project # Project Name Collection Treatment Effluent
2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-36 2036-2041 2046-2051 System Plant System 1 Digester System Replacement 150,000$ 500,000$ 550,000$ 1,200,000$ 2 Effluent Dispersal System Improvements 91,000$ 91,000$ 91,000$ 91,000$ 91,000$ 50,000$ 505,000$ 3 Headworks Improvements 85,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 235,000$ 4 WWTF and Lift Stations SCADA 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 5 Lift Station 3 Rehabilitation 57,000$ 57,000$ 6 Sewer Deficiency Replacement Program 300,000$ 474,000$ 774,000$ 7 Sewer Capacity Replacement Program 774,000$ 774,000$ 774,000$ 3,870,000$ 3,870,000$ 3,870,000$ 13,932,000$ 8 Trickling Filter Pump Station Rehabilitation 95,000$ 90,000$ 90,000$ 275,000$ 9 Primary and Secondary Clarifiers Rehabilitation 30,000$ 30,000$ 45,000$ 45,000$ 74,000$ 224,000$ 10 Line Northerly Sludge Ponds 280,000$ 280,000$
11 Riprap protection of effluent ponds 50,000$ 50,000$ 12 Replace Trickling Filter Media 850,000$ 850,000$ 1,700,000$ 13 Sewer Expansion Program 200,000$ 200,000$ 1,700,000$ 1,700,000$ 3,800,000$ Subtotal 863,000$ 1,345,000$ 1,760,000$ 1,810,000$ 2,090,000$ 5,710,000$ 5,660,000$ 3,944,000$ 18,638,000$ 2,289,000$ 2,255,000$ Grand total 23,182,000$
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Table 6.2 - Cost Estimate and Cost Allocation for Sewer Installation East of HSR Description Qty. Unit Unit cost Cost
Traffic control 9080 LF 10.00$ 90,800.00$
Sawcut AC 18160 LF 2.00$ 36,320.00$
Remove and dispose of AC 8071 SY 12.70$ 102,503.11$ Trench 72" deep 10420 LF 11.00$ 114,620.00$ Pipe bedding/backfill 10420 LF 17.00$ 177,140.00$ Install pipe up to 12" dia. 10420 LF 30.86$ 321,561.20$ 8" PVC sewer 3300 LF 22.00$ 72,600.00$
12" PVC sewer 7120 LF 35.00$ 249,200.00$
Sewer laterals 6" 22 LF 45.00$ 990.00$
Sewer Wyes 22 EA 500.00$ 11,000.00$
Slurry backfill 598 CY 200.00$ 119,572.02$
AC Paving 8071 SY 128.10$ 1,033,909.33$
Sanitary MHs 35 EA 4,500.00 $ 156,300.00$
Sanitary lift station 2 LS 250,000.00 $ 500,000.00$
Directional drill 220 LF 300.00$ 66,000.00$
Pipe casing 220 LF 200.00$ 44,000.00$
6" sanitary forcemain 260 LF 100.00$ 26,000.00$ Subtotal 2,892,892.55$
Engineering, testing, general conditions 30% 867,867.76$ Total 3,760,760.31$
Acreage assessment acres cost/acre total cost
450 8,444.44 $ 3,800,000.00$
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45 SECTION 7 - OPERATIONS PLAN

7.1 WASTEWATER DIVISION ORGANIZATION
The legally responsible official is the Public Works Director, Luis Villa.

Key management contacts are:

Luis Villa
Public Works Director
[email protected]
801 8th Street
Wasco, CA 93280
(661)758-7219

Alberto Martinez
Deputy Public Works Director, Wastewater/Water Operations [email protected]
(661) 758-7273

Luis Flores
Wastewater Operations Manager
[email protected]
(661) 758-7229

Figure 7.1- Organization Chart

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46 7.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The wastewater treatment plant is operated by a staff of four between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. One staff member is on-call to respond to alarms for the overnight shift. The in-house laboratory conducts sampling and testing for:
 pH
 Total Suspended Solids
 Electric Conductivity
Testing for ammonia, nitrogen, total dissolved solids coliforms and general minerals, is outsourced to a state-certified laboratory.

Routine inspection and maintenance activities are scheduled and include such activities as:
 Daily inspection of all major plant components
 Daily cleaning of headworks grates, grit bins and sludge auger

7.3 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
The sewer collection system including lift stations is operated by a roving crew of 2. The commercial FOG program is staffed part-time by the Wastewater Operations Manager.

In 2022, the city made two major operational changes:

1. The responsibility for the FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) control program was transferred from Bylaw Enforcement to Wastewater Operations. This has improved compliance since the person liaising with restaurant and store owners was more knowledgeable about the importance of grease trap maintenance and could educate the restaurant and store workers accordingly.

2. A full-time collection maintenance crew was implemented. Lift stations and trouble spots are inspected and maintained weekly. The crew is equipped with a vacuum truck and a Go Pro inspection camera.

7.4 EFFLUENT LAND APPLICATION
Effluent land application is operated by a contractor. The contract is re-evaluated and rebid every 5 years. The contractor is responsible for his own staffing levels. Performance criteria for the contractor includes:
 Maintaining operability of effluent distribution system  Effective coordination and communication with WWTP staff

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As discussed in previous sections, the current SCADA system is limited in its scope, only providing basic alarms, and it is not functioning properly. This causes significant lost time for operators who need to respond to alarms manually and tends to keep staff in a reactive mode for repairs rather than proactive maintenance. The current SCADA system also lacks reporting capabilities. As a result, staff spend many hours each week manually recording data into multiple spreadsheets for later reporting on the state website, CWQIS. The SCADA improvements recommended earlier in this report will reduce the time spent on manual data entry and enhance operational efficiency.

7.6 Current Ad Hoc Responsibilities
Currently several tasks are handled by management staff that could be delegated to less experienced staff. These include CWQIS reporting and FOG site visits.

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Figure 7.2 – Spill Reporting Chart

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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: September 2nd, 2025

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Employment Agreement with Lloyd Galutira as the Police Lieutenant.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution Approving the Employment Agreement with Lloyd Galutira as the Police Lieutenant; 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 bec ause 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 Lloyd Galutira as Police Lieutenant effective Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Mr. Galutira currently serves the City of Wasco as Police Seargent.

Mr. Galutira holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California Coast University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration in Management. Mr. Galutira has met all of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for this position including a Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Certificate from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

The Police Lieutenant is responsible for overseeing a variety of special projects for Local Public Safety and to assume leadership duties in the absence of the Chief of Police. Tasks include but are not limited to the daily operations of the City of Wasco’s Police

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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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 understands 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 being able to communicate and engage with the community, the City’s executive leadership team, and the City Council.

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. Galutira employment agreement will be for an initial term of three years with an initial salary of $123,000.00. 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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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -

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

EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH LLOYD GALUTIRA TO SERVE AS POLICE LIEUTENANT.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to employ Galutira as a Police Lieutenant; and WHEREAS, Galutira 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 to 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.

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

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves , subject to final approval, corrections, and legal verbiage acceptable to Lloyd Galutira , City Manager and the City Attorney , the proposed Employment Agreement between the City of Wasco and Lloyd Galutira, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A”.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or D esignee to endorse and implement the Employment Agreement and file said contract with the City Clerk.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on September 2nd, 2025, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT NO._________________

CITY OF WASCO POLICE LIEUTENANT

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“ the City”) and Lloyd Galutira, an individual (“Employee ;” collectively, “the P arties”). T he 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 Police Lieutenant ( 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 drug testing, POST background check and/or general reference check and Employee’s acceptance of employment in the Classification, the City and Employee wish to enter into an Employment Agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the 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. T he Parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. HIRE; CO
MMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. The City hereby hires
Employee as Police Lieutenant (subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective as of the date that it is approved by the City Coun cil, or Employee’s first day of work in the Classification, whichever is later.

3. TERM O F 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 for a period of two year(s) thereafter by means of a writing memorializing same consistent with the NOTICE provisions herein.

4. AT-WILL EMPLOYEE. Employee understands that he/she is an employee “at-will” under California law. Employee understands that, except as specifically controlled by this Agreement, Employee holds this position and continues in employment at the pleasure of the City. Employee understands that Employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. Except as otherwise provided by law or this Agreement, the City may remove Employee from Employee’s position and may terminate this Agreement and the employment relationship with or without cause and with or without prior notice (except as designated in this 175 of 183
Agreement, below). Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of Employee to resign from employment with t he 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 746 8th 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. EMPLOYEE'S OBLIGATIONS. D uring the term of this Agreement, Employee shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City. Employee shall ac cept 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 co mpensation 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 pri or authorization from the City Manager for any outside employment, consulting, teaching or enterprise. City retains the right to amend said authorities , place further condition, or revoke authorization if the outside employment is actually or potentially in conflict with , or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City.

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

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

9. SALARY AND BENEFITS.

A. Sa lary:

(1) Base S
alary. T he City shall pay Employee a base salary of one hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($123,000.00) 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 ad
dition 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) Expe
nses. 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 . I n addition to base salary, the City shall provide to Employee the following benefits:

(1) Holidays. E mployee 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. E
mployee shall receive the following additional paid
and unpaid leave benefits:
(a) Vacat ion. 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 177 of 183
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) Sick 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) Ad
ministrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the City’s other executive employees. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or in 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 paymen t for any unused Administrative Leave.

(3) Gro up 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 Securit
y. 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. E mployee 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 severed and the applicable law and/or regulations shall apply and shall be deemed to replace those portions which so conflict.

(6) Uniform/Boot Allowance. Th
e City shall provide Employee with an
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annual allowance for uniform/boot/equipment purchase by Employee in the amou nt 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 pa yday immediately following each anniversary of Employee’s execution of this Agreement . If the Employee’s uniform/boot/equipment allowance had been paid less than one year prior to execution of this agreement, the first allowance payment following execution shall be a pro-rata amount based upon the number of months since that prior payment.

(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 Chief of Police approval but without further need for approval by the City C ouncil, the City’s payment for reasonable 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 same 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, as may be approved by the City Council.

(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 Classi fication, 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) Othe r Fringe Benefits. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement; Employee shall be eligible for no other fringe benefits. 179 of 183

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

10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

A. Termin 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 for the ramainder of the term; or (b) three months’ salary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, under no circumstances shall Employee receive any amount in excess of the limitations provided in Government Code §§ 53260 – 53264, or other applicable law.

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

1. 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 o f 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 180 of 183
of the City, its officers or employees, or has a substantial and adverse effect on the City’s interests.

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

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

11. ENTIR E 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 discussio ns 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. REVI
EW. 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 regarding the financial and legal effects of this Agreement and has not relied on any representation by the City, or its officers, agents, or employees, other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

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

14. MUTUALLY DRAFTED. For p urposes 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. 181 of 183

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

16. SEVERABILITY. If a ny 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. Wai ver 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 AMENDME NT EXCEPT IN WRITING. No amendments to this Agreement may be made except in writing, signed and dated by the City and Employee.

19. NOTICES. Any notice to Employer under this Agreement shall be given in writing to the City, either by personal service or by registered or certified mail, postage 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 Employe e’s personnel file as maintained by the City. For the purpose of determining compliance with any time limit in this Agreement, a notice shall be 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.

This 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.

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Wasco City Council
September 2, 2025