City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, November 4, 2025 .
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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 6:00 pm.
Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, November 4, 2025 exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.
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REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm
1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor
2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Medina, Mayor Pro Tem Saldaña, Council Members: Martinez, Raya, Reyna
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Medina
4) INVOCATION: by
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
6) PRESENTATIONS: None
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council , including the Council acting as the Governing Board for the Successor Agency, on any matter not on this agenda over which the Council and Successor Agency have jurisdiction. Speakers are limited 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
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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:
1. Rafael Silva, Police Officer
2. Jasmin Olvera, Police Officer
3. Andrew Poggio, Dispatcher
4. Melissa Guzman, Dispatcher
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, November 4, 2025 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 $1,255,552.19
b. Council finds this action is not a “project” as defined under s ection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Training and Training Exceeding $500.00 for PD Sworn Personnel to attend the Front Line Leadership for Law Enforcement Training.
13) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
14) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
15) NEW BUSINESS: None
16) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Medina)
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
18) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
19) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for October 21, 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
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, November 4, 2025 20) CL
OSED SESSION ACTION:
21) ADJ
OURNMENT:
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s is to certify that this agenda was posted at W asco City Hall on November 1, 2025, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org. _________________________________
Monica Flores, CPMC
Deputy City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Alecio Mora, Chief of Police
DATE: November 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Training and Training Exceeding $500.00 for PD Sworn Personnel to attend the Front Line Leadership for Law Enforcement Training _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve training exceeding $500.00 for one PD sworn personnel to attend the Front Line Leadership for Law Enforcement course hosted by Embassy Consulting Services, including registration, lodging, and travel expenses; 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:
The Wasco Police Department is committed to providing professional development opportunities for sworn personnel to strengthen leadership skills and supervisory effectiveness. The Front Line Leadership for Law Enforcement training is a three- day course designed to equip current and aspiring supervisors with the tools needed to manage stressors common in policing, foster positive workplace culture, and improve officer wellness.
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Discussion:
The Wasco Police Department seeks approval for one sworn personnel member to attend the Front Line Leadership training. This program directly addresses staffing challenges, officer burnout, and morale by providing purpose -driven leadership strategies. Attendance will allow the participant to strengthen leadership capacity , improve organizational culture, and enhance community engagement through better communication and resilience practices.
The skills acquired will improve internal accountability, reduce workplace stress, and promote operational effectiveness within the Department.
The estimated total cost of attendance, including registration, lodging, and travel, is approximately $1,500.
Fiscal Impact:
The Police Department’s training budget will cover the total cost of $1,500 . No General Fund impact is anticipated beyond the allocated training funds.
Attachments:
1. Front Line Leadership for Law Enforcement Training Flyer 11 to 12
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