City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, October 21, 2025
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, October 21, 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: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb , Account Manager Rocio Mosqueda, Police Lieutenant Galutira, Police Activities League Coordinator Diana Garcia, Homeless Coordinator Many Bega, Code Enforcement Officer Sergio Gonzales
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina
4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the agenda as to form by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6) PRESENTATIONS: None
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Nicole Villaruz
Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero read an email comment from Tania Cordova. 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
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9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
No reports – Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
Lieutenant Galutira reported on recent crimes. Police Activities Coordinator Diana Garcia gave a PowerPoint presentation.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's opinion. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item.
a. Receive and File department payments totaling $225,611.24
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for October 7, 2025, Regular Meeting.
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” as defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Approve and Execute a Purchase Order for the Acquisition of a Smooth Drum Roller from Coastline Equipment in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Reso#2025-4278
d. Council finds this action is classified as categorically exempt under section 15301c under CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute an Agreement with J.L. Plank, Inc. for the HSIP – 8th Street Crossing Project in an amount not to exceed $209,965.00 and allow the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $20,000.00.
Reso#2025-4279
Agmt#2025-032
e. Council finds this action is classified as categorically exempt under section 15301c under CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authoriz ing the City Manager or Designee to Sign and Execute an Agreement with J.L. Plank, Inc. for the HSIP – HWY 46 Street Crossing Project in an amount not to exceed $425,500.00 and allow the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $40,000.00.
Reso#2025-4280
Agmt#2025-033
There was no Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any Council member.
Council Member Reyna mentioned there were typos in the vote-by-roll call for item
11.b. October 7, 2021, minutes.
Motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Medina, to approve the consent calendar with the c orrections to the minutes as mentioned by the following roll call vote:
Docusign Envelope ID: 7949E682-1715-444A-8C9E-469519CB885B City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, October 21, 2025 AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Receive and File the Community Development Quarterly Report - Information only
Oral presentation by Community Development Director Keri Cobb.
There were no public comments.
No action; informational item only.
b. Receive and File the City of Wasco Homeless Outreach Quarterly Report – Informational Only
PowerPoint presentation by Community Development Director Keri Cobb and Homeless Coordinator Mandy Bega.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, seconded by Council Member Reyna, to receive and file by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” as defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement , Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments Thereto for the Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Program, under the Clean California Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Reso#2025-4281
Oral presentation by Assistant City Manager Maria Lara.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Council Member Reyna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, to receive and file by the following roll call vote:
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Docusign Envelope ID: 7949E682-1715-444A-8C9E-469519CB885B City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, October 21, 2025 15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
Council Member Reyna:
• The Sustainable Transportation Plan Grant Application is due November 21. • Shelly Maggard gave a presentation to this council regarding the roundabout on June 3, 2025 , and she will be coordinating with staff to schedule another presentation after the first of the year.
• The Crossing of the 8th Street and Highway 43 and the Crossing at Poplar Avenue and Highway 46 projects have been approved.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
Mayor Pro Tem Saldana:
• The Community Clean-up event on October 18, 2025 , was a success and thanked the Wasco Rotary for providing the food, Tropicana Market for donating food and drinks, Wasco FFA, Free Will Baptist Church, St. Johns Church, Wasco PAL, and the local church chaperones, American Refuse, city staff, Wasco PD, and all who contributed.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference, October 8-10, 2025. • The SNIP event was held on October 1, 2025; 61 animals were treated. • The Walmart re-opening event was held on October 10, 2025. • The National Night Out event was held on October 10, 2025. • 2025 Fall Community Cleanup event on October 18, 2025 ; 15.85 tons of refuse were collected.
• Trunk or Treat will be held on October 30, 2025, at Barker Park from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• The Wasco High School vs Shafter High School football game will be held on October 31, 2025, at the Shafter field.
• The Wasco High School Cowboy Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
• The Tour of Lights dates are TBD.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Martinez:
• Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference on October 8 -10, 2025.
Council Member Reyna:
• Attended the Community Cleanup event on October 18, 2025. • Attended the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Study Session on October 15 -16, 2025. Presented the San Joaquin Focus flyer to the council members.
• Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference from October 8-10, 2025.
• Attended the National Night Out event on October 10, 2025. • Attended the St. John’s Evangelist Catholic Church Harvest Festival on October 5, 2025.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, October 21, 2025 Mayor Medina:
• Attended the Walmart Re-Opening ribbon-cutting event on October 10, 2025. • Attended the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation Officer of the Year Award Dinner on October 9, 2025.
• Attended the National Night Out event on October 10, 2025.
Mayor Medina read the titles of the closed session items.
There were no public comments on any of the closed session items.
Mayor Medina adjourned into closed session at 7:16 pm.
Mayor Medina adjourned out of closed session at 8:02 pm.
18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for October 7, 2025.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: LEO Towing
d. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT 54957
Title: Finance Director
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN 487-200-04, 487-180-01, 487-140-52
City negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating party: Frank Iturriria
Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City Attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.
a. Closed Session Minutes for October 7, 2025.
Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, to approve the closed session minutes.
AYES: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: Amerivet Contracting, a California Corporation No reportable action.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION 54956.9 (d)(1) Name of Case: LEO Towing
No reportable action.
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Title: Finance Director
No reportable action.
e. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN 487-200-04, 487-180-01, 487-140-52
City negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating party: Frank Iturriria
Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease
No reportable action.
20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Medina adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
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Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
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Valentin Medina, Mayor
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