Agenda — Wasco City Council, March 3, 2026

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 3, 2026 .

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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 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, March 3, 2026 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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GULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm
1) C
ALL TO ORDER: Mayor
2) R
OLL CALL: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya
3) F
LAG SALUTE: by Mayor
4) I
NVOCATION: by
5) A
PPROVAL OF AGENDA:
6) P
RESENTATIONS: None
7) P
UBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

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ncluding 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.

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WN ACT REQUIREMENTS: The Brown Act does not allow action or Discussion on items not o
n 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:
9) W
ASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
10) P

UBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's o
pinion. 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 $ 455,931.31 b. A
pproval of City Council Minutes for February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting. c. C
ouncil finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one Planning Commissioner to Attend the League of California Cities Planning Commissioner’s Academy.
d. C
ouncil finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Public Works Executive Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2026 Conference on April 27-30, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
e. C
ouncil finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute and Endorse a Task Order (2) to Agreement No. 20 21-054 with QK Environmental for Conducting Preconstruction Biological Surveys for the City’s State Revolving Fund Grant Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021-004C, with a total cost not to exceed $50,000.00. f. C
ouncil finds this actio n is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for t
he Finance Director and Accounting Manager to attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference from April 7-10, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
12) P
UBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss the City’s Community Development Block Grant closeout of 21 -CDBG-PL-30002 Grant and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Closeout Submission to th e
Cal
ifornia Department of Housing and Community Development. (Villa) 13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
14) N
EW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement with Tracy Blakemore to fill the position of Finance Director for an Annual Salary amount of $155,000.00. (Hurlbert)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, March 3, 2026 b. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the C EQA G
uidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approv ing the in -kind contributions for the 2026 World Bipolar Day event, consistent with the level of overtime support provided in the prior year, and formally includes the event in the City’s list of supported community events. (Hurlbert)
15) R
EPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
17) R
EPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
18) C
LOSED SESSION: None
19) C
LOSED SESSION ACTION:
20) AD
JOURNMENT:

T
his is to certify that this agenda was posted at Was co City Hall on February 27, 2026, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org. _________________
________________
Maria O. Martinez, CMC
City Clerk
All agenda item supporting documentation is available for public review o n the city website , www.cityofwasco.org, and the office of the City Clerk of the City of Wasco, 746 8 th Street, Wasco, CA 93280 , during regular business hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday (closed alternate Friday's), following the posting of the agenda. Any supporting documentation related to an agenda item for an open session of any regular meeting that is distributed after the agenda is posted and prior to the meeting will also be available for review at the same location and available at the meeting. Please remember to turn off all cell phones, pagers, or electronic devices during Council meetings.

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WAR

RANTS AMOUN
TS
G020926 178,057
.72

G021126 13,201.1
6 G021826 107,607
.51

G021626 39,196.0
7 R021826 344.62

A021326 17,935.1
9 A022426 99,589.0
4 Verified By:

Grand Total 455,931
.31
Accounting M
anager:

WARRANT VENDOR N

AME VENDOR N
o. INVOICE No. CHECK N
o. DESCRIPTIO

N AMOUNTS
1 A021326 BEYOND
6, LLC 6209 666102
866 5671 DEC 2025
: CNG FUEL - SHAFTER 217.95
2 A021326 BEYOND
6, LLC 6209 666124
210 5671 DEC 2025
: CNG FUEL- BUTTONWILLOW 10,089.1
4 3 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 020226 5672 MEDICAL CHECK
RUN 020226 406.14
4 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 A1040172 5672 FEB 26:HRA/MERP ADMIN & BRO KER FEES 2,225.00
5 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 011926 5672 MEDICAL CHECK
RUN 011926 2,092.54
6 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 012626 5672 MEDICAL CHECK
RUN 012626 1,644.42
7 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 0123
26 5672 HEALTH CAR
E FSA 012326 1,040.00
8 A021326 NAVIA BEN
EFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA 01232
6 5672 HEALTH CAR
E FSA 012326 220.00
9 A021326 Total 17,935.1
9 10 A022426 ANTHEM BLUE C
ROSS 6062 002024
605H 5673 MARCH 2026 I
NSURANCE PREMIUM 99,589.0
4 11 A022426 Total 99,589.0
4 12 G020926 ADVANC
ED DATA STORAGE INC 6275 023239
4 32090 SHREDD
ING SRVCS 490.00
13 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1PJ4-Q4CC-
9MMV 32091 MATERIALS: TOWELS, GLASS CLEAN
ER, GLOVES, BOLT RET 399.35
14 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 11JF-4CGN-VLC
9 32091 OFFICE SUPPLIES 27.92
15 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1CGK-3F9
K-W1N4 32091 CRIMINA
L INVESTIGATION BOOK 16.51
16 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1NC3-Q7N6-91VP 32091 CANDY FO
R EVENT 215.32
17 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1QPP-WVV9-GX
4W 32091 KEYBOARD
& MOUSE FOR HR 274.63
18 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1RL3-HDMJ-339
R 32091 POST-IT FLAGS, WRITING
NOTE PADS, 1-26-26 108.00
19 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1RV1-3MQQ-LCTQ 32091 MOUTH GUA
RDS FOR PAL 34.63
20 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 13VP-LLKV-PG
RR 32091 TRUNK OR
TREAT DECORATIONS 114.64
21 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14GH-G
JGP-TT4L 32091 LYSOL DISINFECTING
WIPES, LYSOL AIR SPRAY 1-27-26 38.85
22 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14N9-CTT1-F9LK 32091 ACRYLIC SIGN HOLDERS 67.65
23 G020926 AMAZON CAP
ITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 14T3-9RLX-13Y3 32091 STAPLER FOR H R 26.02
24 G020926 AMERICAN R
EFUSE INC 183 370154 32092 JAN 26 RECYC
LE CARTS RESIDENTIAL 46,769.6
2 25 G020926 AXON ENTE
RPRISE, INC 6075 INUS41504
0 32093 FLEET 3 SRVCS- YEAR
2 15,601.1
2 26 G020926 BAKERS
FIELD-KERN REGIONAL HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE 6287 26026-01 -06 32094 Quarterly Lice
nsing Sub. Agency/Enterprise 156.39
27 G020926 BRAX CO
MPANY, INC 6286 62799 32095 PUMP SUB & FREIGH
T 1,153.85
28 G020926 BSK & ASS
OCIATES, INC. 1052 BJ00492 32096 WATER TESTING LAB SER
VICES 4,593.00
29 G020926 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISION 2575 GREEN FEES Q
2 2026 32097 GREEN FEES Q
2 2026 173.70
30 G020926 CINTAS CO
RPORATION NO. 3 4480 425212
0703 32098 UNIFORM SERVIC
ES 120525 414.50
31 G020926 CINTAS CO
RPORATION NO. 3 4480 425292
8885 32098 UNIFORM SERVIC
ES 121225 414.50
32 G020926 CINTAS CO
RPORATION NO. 3 4480 425374
2871 32098 UNIFORM SERVIC
ES 121925 414.50
As of Februar
y 25th, 2026
Bill Pay
1 of 5
5 of 144
WARRA

NT VENDO

R NAME VENDO
R No. INVOICE N
o. CHEC
K No. DESC

RIPTION AMOUN
TS
33 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4254
409096 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 122625 414.5
0 34 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4255
082493 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 010226 414.5
0 35 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4255
910035 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 010926 414.5
0 36 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4256
641151 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 011626 485.1
0 37 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4257
403555 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 012326 383.7
6 38 G020926 CINTAS
CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4258
146184 3209
8 UNIFOR
M SERVICES 013026 383.7
6 39 G020926 CINTHIA
UGALDE 6129 EDUC
ATION REIMB07022 3209
9 REIMBURS
EMENT SCHOOL TUTION 1,200
.00
40 G020926 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y45719
3 3210
0 PVC PIPE 33.77

41 G020926 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y43086
4 3210
0 REPAIR
CPL GHEEN BID 1,916
.03
42 G020926 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y43100
6 3210
0 PIP REDU
CER BID 638.6
8 43 G020926 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7547
07 3210
1 TOOLS #
GEN: IMPACT WRENCH 269.5
4 44 G020926 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7545
82 3210
1 FLARES FOR
PD 627.8
1 45 G020926 CPS HR
CONSULTING 6414 TR-INV0069
72 3210
2 SERGE
ANT ONLINE TESTING 140.0
0 46 G020926 CPS HR
CONSULTING 6414 TR-INV0069
73 3210
2 SENIOR
OFFICER ONLINE TESTING 795.0
0 47 G020926 FLOCK SA
FETY 6008 INV-84
813 3210
3 PP 2026-20
27 BIANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 30,00

0.00 48 G020926 INFO SEN
D, INC. 4244 3041
74 3210
4 STMTS DATA PRC
SSNG/PRINT/MAIL 4,168
.58
49 G020926 INTERWEST C
ONSULTING GROUP, INC. 1571 3041
106 3210
5 DECE
MBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31 2025 10,99

7.61 50 G020926 MARTIN, PAR
IS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2026
-007 3210
6 BACKG
ROUND INVESTIGATION 2,000
.00
51 G020926 MVAUTOW
ORKS COLLISION CENTER 6349 1000 3210
7 POLICE VEH
VIN#27239 REPAIRS 985.2
8 52 G020926 NATHA
N S PEREZ 6409 1433
7 3210
8 POLICE #
GEN: 20 COPYS OF KEYS 270.0
0 53 G020926 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 2867
383297-9 012926 3210
9 UB 74
7 G ST WELL #14 24,71

9.54 54 G020926 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 4401
875412-5 012926 3210
9 UB 13
01 J ST NEW WELL #13 6,924
.78
55 G020926 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 5816
195239-3 011526 3210
9 UB WELL
#12 MCCOMBS &GRIFFITH SE COR 9,631
.95
56 G020926 QUAD
IENT LEASING USA, INC 2996 Q220770
0 3211
0 POSTAG
E LEASING MAR-JUN 312.9
5 57 G020926 READ
YREFRESH 4027 26A0018
613430 3211
1 12/15
/25-1/14/26:AC 5409 7TH ST, PURE LIFE 276.9
4 58 G020926 STINSON
STATIONERS INC 160 3651
18-0 3211
2 PRINTER
PAPER FOR PD 194.8
1 59 G020926 STINSON
STATIONERS INC 160 3659
82-0 3211
2 RECE
IPT ROLLS FOR UB 1-27-26 89.82

60 G020926 TPX COMMUN
ICATIONS 6123 1891
07605-0 3211
3 FEB MICROSO
FT SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR PD 960.3
1 61 G020926 TYLER TECH
NOLOGIES, INC 1064 CI100-002
52163 3211
4 MUNIS CITIZEN SELF SER
VICE 3,300
.00
62 G020926 UNIVAR
USA INC 111 5364
4919 3211
5 WELL #7: 4TH ST & POPLAR SO
D HYPO 12.5% LIQUIDCHL 980.7
0 63 G020926 UNIVAR
USA INC 111 5364
4920 3211
5 WELL #14: 747
G ST SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR 1,127
.80
64 G020926 WILEY D. HUG
HES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3242 3211
6 PARCE
L MERGER 24-01 1,495
.00
65 G020926
Total 178,0

57.72 66 G021126 AFLAC 108 9365
04 3211
8 FEBRUA
RY INSURANCE PREMIUM 1,951
.66
67 G021126 AMAZON C
APITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1W3G-3QNQ-
K6T4 3211
9 EARPAD
REPLACEMENT FOR OFFICE PHONES 14.41

68 G021126 AMERICA
N REFUSE INC 183 3750
01 3212
0 FEB 2026:
801 8TH ST 3YD BIN RECYCLE 125.6
4 69 G021126 BRAX
BRO, INC 6255 1738 3212
1 SCAD
ALINK CYBERSECURITY & ENCRYPTION 200.0
0 70 G021126 CALLTO
WER, INC 5098 2030
12401 3212
2 PHON
E SERVICES 41.56

71 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9169
17 3212
3 UB 81
0 8TH ST (LF) 147.8
2 72 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9169
19 3212
3 UB 80
1 8TH ST 84.32

73 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9169
71 3212
3 UB 14
45 12TH STREET (PAL) 109.8
1 74 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9173
99 3212
3 UB 80
0 BLK CENTRAL 84.32

75 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9174
02 3212
3 UB 11
00 CENTRAL AVE LLMD 84.32

76 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9174
04 3212
3 UB 15
00 BLK OF CENTRAL 84.32

77 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9175
64 3212
3 UB 16
00 BLK OF DAISY 84.32

78 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9175
91 3212
4 UB 60
3 E STREET VFW BUILDING 26.19

79 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9175
94 3212
3 UB 76
4 E STREET (ANNEX) 208.3
1 80 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9176
68 3212
3 UB 84
7 F STREET (PW SHOP) 306.8
7 81 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9177
11 3212
3 UB 13
00 BLK FILBURN 84.32

82 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9177
18 3212
3 UB 28
704 FILBURN CENTRAL PARK 84.32

83 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9181
75 3212
3 UB NW MAPLE/MARG
ALO LLMD 2006- 84.32

84 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9181
76 3212
3 UB MAPLE/GRO
MER LLMD 2006-1 84.32

85 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9182
32 3212
3 UB 27
00 BLK MONDAVI CT 84.32

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WARRA

NT VENDO

R NAME VENDO
R No. INVOICE N
o. CHEC
K No. DESC

RIPTION AMOUN
TS
86 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
15 3212
3 UB 15
00 BLOCK OF PALM 84.32

87 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
34 3212
3 UB 21
00 BLK PALM 84.32

88 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
36 3212
3 UB 40
0 N BLOCK OF PALM LLMD 2006-1 84.32

89 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
38 3212
3 UB 17
00 BLK OF PALM #A 84.32

90 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
68 3212
3 UB 12
00 BLK PECAN ST 84.32

91 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9183
72 3212
3 UB PEN
ELOPE LLMD 2006-1 84.32

92 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9184
58 3212
4 UB 17
00 BLK POPLAR 84.32

93 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9184
59 3212
4 UB 17
00 BLK POPLAR #A 84.32

94 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9185
28 3212
4 UB 25
00 BLK OF POSO DR. LLMD6- 84.32

95 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9185
32 3212
4 UB 27
00 BLK OF POSO AVE LLMD06 84.32

96 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9185
65 3212
4 UB PALM
N. PROSPERITY 2006-1 84.32

97 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9187
30 3212
4 UB 17
00 BLK OF MARGALO 84.32

98 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9189
81 3212
4 UB 13
00 BLK OF WILLOW 84.32

99 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9220
68 3212
4 UB 81
0 8TH ST (LF) 23.57

100 G021126 CITY OF WAS
CO-UB PAYMENTS 1875 9221
01 3212
4 UB 76
4 E STREET (ANNEX) (LF) 31.64

101 G021126 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7547
63 3212
5 WW VEH #
58: 4 GAL OF COOLANT 45.42

102 G021126 INFOMART, INC
. 4345 1036
158 3212
6 JANUAR
Y BACKGROUND CHECK 162.8
0 103 G021126 O'REILLY AU
TO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936
-298314 3212
7 MATERIAL #GE
N: SPK GAP GAGE & RUST PENTRNT 81.26

104 G021126 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 4460
001408-6 020626 3212
8 121.4
5 105 G021126 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 5415
504019-6 020526 3212
8 12.19

106 G021126 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 8043
623467-0 020526 3212
8 48.20

107 G021126 QUAD
IENT FINANCE USA,INC 1844 5408
JAN 26 3212
9 POSTAG
E 410.0
0 108 G021126 SOUTH
ERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 1438 164-93
5-96817 020526 3213
0 JANUAR
Y CNG FUEL 13.00

109 G021126 THE CR
ISCOM COMPANY 6407 2716
61 3213
1 2302
7: ECONOMIC DEVEL & GRANT WRITING SRVCS 7,000
.00
110 G021126 UNIVER
SAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE INC 5268 EM0192 56 3213
2 JANUAR
Y PHYSICAL POST-OFFER (4) 180.0
0 111 G021126
Total 13,20

1.16 112 G021626 AT&T 6269 6021
18 3213
8 CELL
PHONE TOWER DUMP 200.0
0 113 G021626 BRIAN
L. EDICK 4770 JANUAR
Y 2026 3215
3 2403
7-0: 1/1/26-1/31/26 VET CLINIC SERVICES 2,361
.00
114 G021626 BSK &
ASSOCIATES, INC. 1052 BJ00491 3213
9 WASTEWATER
QUALITY TESTING LAB SERVICES 6,195
.07
115 G021626 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y40350
6 3214
0 MATERIALS/TOOLS 748.3
0 116 G021626 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y44929
9 3214
0 HYDR
ANT REPAIR 401.3
1 117 G021626 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7546
30 3214
1 FLARES FOR
PD 627.8
1 118 G021626 FARM PUMP AN
D IRRIGATION CO., INC. 553 0252
33 3214
2 POSO
& SCOFIELD: PULLED BATTERY & TEST W/NEW BATTE 468.2
9 119 G021626 FERGU
SON ENTERPRISES INC 1008 0047
741-1 3214
3 15 PVC
SWR 1,690
.98
120 G021626 GOLDE
N EMPIRE CONCRETE SALES 2574 3647
93 3214
4 1AGG, DELAY MINU
TES, ENVIRONMENTAL FEE 1,022
.97
121 G021626 GRAIN
GER 415 9777
631061 3214
5 PVC CO
UPLING BODY 187.2
8 122 G021626 GRAIN
GER 415 9777
631079 3214
5 PVC CO
UPLING BODY, 90 ELBOW 157.9
7 123 G021626 HOLLOW
AY ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. 2651 INV-HE
S-3896 3214
6 JANUAR
Y 2026: LOADS AND HAULING 4,375
.05
124 G021626 LeBeau THE
LEN LLP 3218 1985
.012-19 3214
7 JANUAR
Y 26: LEGAL SERVICES 325.0
0 125 G021626 SAN JOA
QUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT 1198 S18659
7 3214
8 26/27
ANNUAL PERMITS TO OPERATE 4/1/26 TO 3/31/27 624.0
0 126 G021626 SAVEC
O NORTH AMERICA 5922 P25230
-00-PL 3214
9 REPLACE
MENT AUGER ASSEMBLY FOR COMPACTOR ON BAR SC 14,86

8.82 127 G021626 T-MOBILE 4899 9640
42089 012126 3215
0 CELL
PHONE SRVCS 1,408
.66
128 G021626 VERIZON
WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6134
472539 3215
1 CELL
PHONES & IPADS 1,431
.62
129 G021626 VERIZON
WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6134
472540 3215
1 CELL
PHONES FOR PD 2,081
.98
130 G021626 WASCO
HARDWARE & AG LLC 4864 2601
-213923 3215
2 METERIALS/TOOLS 19.96

131 G021626
Total 39,19

6.07 132 G021826 ADVA
NTAGE ANSWERING PLUS 2564 0000
39-091-961 3215
4 ANSWER
ING SERVICE 829.7
3 133 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
27124:01 3215
5 RFS VEH
#21: HEAD LAMP 1,456
.76
134 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
27639:01 3215
5 WW: GENE
RATOR BATTERY 231.2
1 135 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
29796:01 3215
5 RFS VEH
#19: HOSE CLMAP & COOLING HOSE 75.70

136 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
32697:01 3215
5 RFS VEH
#19: TRANSMISSION CONT 1,788
.24
137 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
25045:01 3215
5 RETUR
NED INJECTOR KIT (2,435
.63)
138 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
33633:01 3215
5 RFS VEH
#19: FRONT & REAR BRAKE SHOES KITS 929.0
0 139 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
33656:02 3215
5 RFS VEH
#19: 2 FRONT BRAKE DRUMS 541.9
9 3 of 5
7 of 144
WARRA

NT VENDO

R NAME VENDO
R No. INVOICE N
o. CHEC
K No. DESC

RIPTION AMOUN
TS
140 G021826 AFFINITY TRU
CK CENTER 405 F0133
333656:01 3215
5 RFS VEH
#19: BRAKE DRUM & PALLET 519.3
9 141 G021826 ALICIA SA
NTOS 6362 REIMB 02
1226 3215
6 REIMB FOR O
VRPMT LOAN#3107 FUND 49 30.88

142 G021826 AMAZON C
APITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1F99-VH4X-V
PJL 3215
7 MATERIAL #GE
N: TIRE & TUBING COMPOUND & DECALS 71.66

143 G021826 APPLIED
CONCEPTS INC 4863 4722
85 3219
0 2601
4: LIDAR DEVICES (24) 5,349
.72
144 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6000545 3215
8 SMALL TOO
L #GEN: COMPRESSION TEST GAUGE 45.47

145 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6000546 3215
8 SMALL TOO
L #GEN: COMPRESSION TESTER 51.43

146 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6000547 3215
8 RFND C
OMPRESSION TESTER (45.47
)

147 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6895401 3215
8 RFND D
URALAST BATTERY (22.00
)

148 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6951109 3215
8 RFND D
URALAST PLATINUM BATTERY (22.00
)

149 G021826 AUTOZO
NE,INC 851 0534
6958102 3215
8 ANIMAL
VEH #33: AC HOSE ASSEMBLY & ACCUMULATOR 79.14

150 G021826 BOWMAN
ASPHALT, INC. 963 2467
8 3215
9 3/8 TYPE A C
M 2,498
.69
151 G021826 BOWMAN
ASPHALT, INC. 963 2459
1 3215
9 PART 1/
2 AB-F 64-10 FOR 9TH & ADAMS 253.3
1 152 G021826 CEN-
CAL CONSTRUCTION 3848 2597
-01 3216
0 2021
4-2: PUMPING FOR STREET LIGHT FOUNDATION CONCR 400.0
0 153 G021826 CHAR
TER COMMUNICATIONS 68 1677
51301020726 3216
1 INTERNE
T SRVCS ANNEX 149.6
9 154 G021826 CHAR
TER COMMUNICATIONS 68 1686
79001020726 3216
1 INTERNE
T SRVCS PD STATION 210.8
0 155 G021826 CLARK
PEST CONTROL 117 3888
1887 3216
2 2/9/26
: WW 5410 7TH ST PEST CONTROL 65.00

156 G021826 CLARK
PEST CONTROL 117 3888
1934 3216
2 2/9/26
: :746 8TH ST & 1445 12TH ST PEST CONTR 257.0
0 157 G021826 CLARK
PEST CONTROL 117 3888
1954 3216
2 2/9/26
: WW 5410 7TH ST PEST CONTROL 65.00

158 G021826 CLARK
PEST CONTROL 117 3888
3990 3216
2 2/9/26
: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 241.0
0 159 G021826 CLARK
PEST CONTROL 117 3888
5798 3216
2 2/9/26
:5409 7TH ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES 92.00

160 G021826 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y46355
7 3216
3 STRIPING
PAINT APPLICATOR 129.9
0 161 G021826 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y49301
0 3216
3 HYDR
ANT REPAIR : STEM & CLOW O-RING 170.8
3 162 G021826 CORE
& MAIN LP 4704 Y51948
3 3216
3 STOCK
: REP CLP 4X15 243.5
6 163 G021826 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7548
13 3216
4 STREET VE
H #84: BATTERY 218.4
9 164 G021826 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7548
29 3216
4 POLICE VEH
#P011: BRAKE ROTOR & DISC BRAKE PADS 239.8
5 165 G021826 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7547
81 3216
4 STREET VE
H #32: OIL, FUEL, & AIR FILTERS 66.19

166 G021826 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7547
88 3216
4 WW GEN
ERATOR: BATTERY & CORE DEPOSIT 411.8
9 167 G021826 COUN
TRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 7548
45 3216
4 RFS VEH
#19: GREASE CART & ADAPTER 61.84

168 G021826 DEE JASPA
R AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-001
57 3216
5 2301
5-0: WELL #13 STORAGE TANK PROFESSIONAL SERVIC 6,069
.48
169 G021826 DEE JASPA
R AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-001
58 3216
6 2102
7,21024,21029,21023-0: SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROV 2,139
.13
170 G021826 DEE JASPA
R AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-001
63 3216
7 2021
8-0: WELL #12 TCP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 876.7
5 171 G021826 DEE JASPA
R AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-001
59 3216
8 2600
4-0: CONFLICT 8001 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 315.0
0 172 G021826 DUTHIE PO
WER SERVICE 5977 E15246
4 3216
9 2600
6-0: FIRST INV GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AT L/S 3 27,85

7.80 173 G021826 ENTEN
MANN ROVIN CO 5860 0193
106-IN 3217
0 TT DOME BADG
ES 864.8
6 174 G021826 FED EX 123 9-176-16
802 3217
1 EXPRESS S
ERVICES 2-13-26 28.29

175 G021826 GARD
AWORLD 4266 1084
0214 3217
2 FEB 26: AR
MORED SRVCS 515.9
3 176 G021826 HD SUP
PLY, INC 6410 9245
575942 3217
3 OFFICE JANITO
RIAL SUPPLIES 1,267
.40
177 G021826 KAISER
FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN INC 4757 1996
34069069 3217
4 MARCH 202
6: INSURANCE PREMIUM 3,645
.48
178 G021826 KERN
COUNTY SUP. OF SCHOOLS 25 JANUAR
Y 2026 3217
5 JANUAR
Y 26: SCHOOL FEES 2,531
.16
179 G021826 KERN
COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 5544
1-IN 3217
6 JAN 2026
: STSWP FEES 4,172
.88
180 G021826 KERN
COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 5547
3-IN 3217
6 JAN 2026
: WSP LANDFILL FEES 675.8
8 181 G021826 KERN
MACHINERY 4011 101-13
11206 3217
7 WTR GEN
ERATOR: COOLANT ADATIVE 318.1
9 182 G021826 KRAZA
N & ASSOCIATES, INC. 74 INV B63
2561-2274 3217
8 2400
3-2: COMPACTION TESTING 771.0
0 183 G021826 KRAZA
N & ASSOCIATES, INC. 74 INV B63
2562-22774 3217
9 2400
4-2: POPLAR HSIP COMPACTION TESTING 771.0
0 184 G021826 ONE SO
URCE PARTS, LLC DEPT 900 5748 1052
470 3218
1 RFS VEH
#19: PISTON PUMP SEAL KIT 720.8
0 185 G021826 ONE SO
URCE PARTS, LLC DEPT 900 5748 1052
632 3218
1 RFS VEH
#26: SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETS 142.7
7 186 G021826 O'REILLY AU
TO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936
-299830 3218
0 MGMT VEH #M5
: OIL FILTER 8.58

187 G021826 PETERS
ON AUTO SUPPLY 152 2968
14 3218
2 SMALL TOO
L #GEN: PRY BAR 153.6
6 188 G021826 PETERS
ON AUTO SUPPLY 152 2965
86 3218
2 SHOP
VEH #36: ORGILL TIRE STRAPS 236.8
1 189 G021826 PETERS
ON AUTO SUPPLY 152 2965
87 3218
2 RFS VEH
#75: RATCHET STRAP 60.79

190 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 0257
904856-8 021026 3218
3 UB 26
92 GRAPEVINE LN 13.77

191 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 0705
182385-9 021326 3218
3 UB 50
1 F STREET 50.25

192 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 2114
713176-3 021326 3218
3 UB STRE
ET LIGHT FILBURN 30.90

193 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 2991
524925-3 021226 3218
3 UB 81
0 8TH COURTHOUSE 137.6
5 194 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 3593
196785-1 021326 3218
3 UB NW N
E SE 9 27 24 GEN-ANNEX BLD 1,693
.20
195 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 4739
420172-8 020926 3218
3 UB 22
00 PALM AVE 22.45

4 of 5
8 of 144
WARRA

NT VENDO

R NAME VENDO
R No. INVOICE N
o. CHEC
K No. DESC

RIPTION AMOUN
TS
196 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 7383
005943-9 021326 3218
3 UB 1ST & 1
3TH ST LIGHTS 254.9
2 197 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 8365
871756-2 021326 3218
3 UB ANN

EX PARKING LIGHT 14.11

198 G021826 PG & E C
OMPANY 85 8702
724701-1 020926 3218
3 UB AGR
ICULTURE 564.5
7 199 G021826 PRINC
IPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 5862 1168
207-10001 021526 3218
4 MARCH 202
6 INSURANCE PREMIUM 13,51

7.15 200 G021826 SCHR
OETER, THOMAS F. 2732 JANUAR
Y 2026 3218
5 JANUAR
Y 2026: LEGAL SERVICES 7,460
.00
201 G021826 SOCO
RRO M CHIPRES 6422 REIMB 02
1226 3218
7 REIMB FOR FO
UND TRASH CAN 40.00

202 G021826 SOUTH
ERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150
033283 3218
8 MGMT VEH #M5
: 4 NEW TIRES 546.4
3 203 G021826 SPATIAL A
NALYSSIS ETC LLC 6421 26-14 3218
9 SGT & LT BI
CRIME ANALYSIS TRAINING 900.0
0 204 G021826 SPAY NE
UTER IMPERATIVE PROJECT CALIFORNIA 5032 2602
16 3218
6 2302
9-0: 2/23/26 DOUBLE CLINICS 10,00

0.00 205 G021826 TAG/AMS, INC 298 6680 3219
1 PREEMP DO
T TEST (1) RANDOM (1) 230.0
0 206 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 0544
1655304 021126 3219
2 UB PAL 14
45 12TH PAL BUILDING 46.94

207 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 0812
1820008 021126 3219
2 UB POLICE
STATION 748 F ST 308.0
5 208 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 0833
1820137 021126 3219
2 UB CO
URTHOUSE 757 F ST 208.8
9 209 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 0854
1820000 021326 3219
2 UB CITY YAR
D 801 F St 231.9
0 210 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 0896
1820373 021126 3219
2 UB PW YAR
D 845 F St 580.9
2 211 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 1274
1818004 021326 3219
2 UB CITY H
ALL 746 8th St 312.9
4 212 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 1449
1569001 021326 3219
2 UB WWT 54
10 7TH St 728.6
4 213 G021826 THE GA
S COMPANY 246 1799
1819008 021326 3219
2 UB ANN
EX 764 E St 319.9
3 214 G021826
Total 107,6

07.51 215 R021826 IZAMAR DIAZ
JIMENEZ 6406 9414
5 3219
3 DEPO
SIT RFND 19401-080010050 64.02

216 R021826 JESSE ZAPA
TA 5859 7207
-0335019260 3219
4 OVER
PMT RFND 1926 PALM AVE 42.31

217 R021826 LESLIE M. RAMIREZ-G
UTIERREZ 6417 1974
8-0125007540 3219
5 DEPO
SIT RFND 19748-0125007540 96.80

218 R021826 MONICA
TAMAYO 6416 1874
8-0325006750 3219
6 DEPO
SIT REFUND 18748-0325006750 116.7
2 219 R021826 SONIA
GARCIA 6419 1921
9-0335019360 3219
7 OVRP
MT DPST 1936 PALM AVE 24.77

220 R021826
Total 344.6
2 221 Grand Total 455,9

31.31 5 of 5
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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 Saldaña called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya
PRESENT: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Raya LATE: None
ABSENT: Council Member Medina

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Mark Bateman, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Deputy City Clerk Cinthia Ugalde, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Accounting Manager Rocio Mosqueda, Police Chief Alecio Mora, Kern County Fire Chief Joe Appleton.

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Saldaña

4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

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

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. 2026 Art and Mental Health Festival

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

There were no public comments.

Deputy City Clerk Cinthia Ugalde mentioned there are no email comments on this item or any other items on this agenda.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
Chief Appleton shared information on the emergency communication platform:

Genasys Protect
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
Police Chief Mora reported on the current public safety activity report.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for February 3, 2026, Regular Meeting.

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one -half of City Attorney Thomas F. Schroeter to attend at the League of California Cities Annual City Attorneys Spring Conference held on May 13 -15, 2026, in Universal City, California, not to exceed $576.00.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Police Department Administrative Staff to attend the California Police Chiefs CPCA Annual Training Symposium from March 15 -18, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee t o Submit an Application, Execute a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Reso#2026-4303

f. Council finds that this action, based on the evidence in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the approval of the Water System Improvement and Treatment Project, will not have a significant environmental impact, and CEQA requirements, all of which have been fully met; Adopt a Resolution to Award to Finalize and Enter into an Agreement with Unified Field Services Corporation (UFSC) for the Well #12 Installation of the 123 -TCP Treatment Pr oject for $3,904,504.00 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Change Orders and make quantity adjustments to the contract, not to exceed a total project cost of $4,500,000.00.
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Agmt#2026-003

g. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Receive and File the Investment Reports for October 2025 through December 2025.

h. Receive and File the Community Development Quarterly Report - Information only

i. Receive and File the Homeless Outreach Quarterly Report - Information only

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

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , Seconded by Council Member Martinez , to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:

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

12) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Conduct a public hearing to receive oral comments concerning unmet transit needs, consider comments, if any, and Adopt the Resolution Establishing Unmet Transit Needs Finding for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Reso#2026-4305

City Clerk Maria Martinez gave an oral presentation.

Mayor Saldaña opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Saldaña closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.

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

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

13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution approving the final five (5) year Transit Development Plan.

Reso#2026-4306
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 Kyle Taniguchi, a Senior Associate at Nelson Nygaard Consulting, gave a PowerPoint presentation.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:

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

b. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to endorse and enter into an agreement with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Solution provider to conduct a feasibility study of the City’s current water meter-reading process, potential alternatives, and financing options, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.

Reso#2026-4307
Agmt#2026-004

Oral presentation by Public Works Director Luis Villa
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Member Reyna, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:

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

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
No reports
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
No reports
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
A cleanup event will take place at Cormack Park on the 28th of February from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• SNIP event to occur on February 23, 2026; the March event date is still to be determined.
• Community Breakfast will be on March 4, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Wasco High School, hosted by Wasco High School and Wasco Union Elementary School District. • The budget wo rkshop and the Strategic Workshop have no dates for the initial schedule. The City Clerk will contact the City Council for availability. • The Loteria event is coming up on February 20, 2026, at the Vets Hall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 • Staff received confirm ation from Congressman Valadao’s office for the Downtown phase two funding.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
• Requested an update from staff on the completion of asphalt repairs on Beckes & Palm Ave.
• Requested that the Agenda page numbers be updated.
• Requested to have a detailed budget for Bi -Polar Day by the next Council Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026.

Council Member Martinez:
• Recommended an education campaign and strategic planning for pet owners to reduce stray dogs in town

There were no public comments on the closed session items.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 7:27 p.m.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned from the closed session at 7:42 p.m.

18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for February 3, 2026.

c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of section 54956.9: (One potential case)

d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 54957
Evaluation of salary schedule
Designated representative: City Manager

19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City Manager Hulbert reported out.
a. Closed Session Minutes for February 3, 2026.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the closed session minutes by the following roll call vote:

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

b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (3 potential cases) No reportable action
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2026 c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of section 54956.9: (One potential case) No reportable action

d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 54957
Evaluation of salary schedule
Designated representative: City Manager
No reportable action
20) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

____________________________________
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

______________________________________
Eduardo Saldaña, Mayor

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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: March 3, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for one Planning Commissioner to Attend the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners’ Academy

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Staff recommends the City Council approve the travel and trai ning expenses exceeding $500.00 per trip for one Planning Commissioner to attend the League of California Cities Planning Commisioners Academy.

2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

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

Background:

The League of California Cities hosts an annual Planning Commissioners Academy every March. Each year, we budget for Planning Commissioners to attend this conference.

Discussion:

This year, our newly appointed commissioner is planning to attend the annual Planning Commissioners Academy, March 11 -13, in Anaheim. Attached is the conference information.

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The cost of the training will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

Fiscal Impact:

It is estimated that the total cost for the conference will not exceed $2,200. The re are adequate funds in the Department's training and travel budget in the adopted FY 2025 – 2026 Budget. No budget action is required.

Attachments:

1. Conference information
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Login Cal Cities Partners CitiPAC CSCDA Cal Trust ILG 2026 Planning Commissioners Academy
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Designed for new and seasoned planning commissioners alike, the Planning Commissioners Academy expands an individual’s knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to their role within their city and fosters relationships and communication with peers. The conference provides information about the roles and responsibilities of a planning commissioner, offers a basic legal and practical framework, and delves into emerging issues of importance for planning commissioners today.

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TO
: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FR
OM: M. S
cott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director
D
ATE: March 3, 2026
SU
BJECT: Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Public Works Executive Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2026 Conference on April 27-30, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Public Works Executive Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2026 Conference on April 27-30, 2026, i
n Las Vegas, NV., and
2) F
ind 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:

Staff has reviewed the prop osed 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.

D
iscussion:

This request is for the approval of the Public Works Executive Assistant I to attend the Laserfiche Empower 2026 Conference on April 27-30, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.

T
his training will enhance the Executive Assistant I’s proficiency in using Lasefiche Records Management software for city records. The conference offers a variety of learning opportunities, including classes, hands-on labs, and technical training. These sessions are designed to broaden staff expertise in records management and administrati on within

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Laserfiche while exploring the newest product innovations, best practices, and practical techniques.

T
he cost of the conference, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Limits established by Cit y of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 - 2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

A
s a result, the City Council must approve the travel request for the Public Works Executive Assistant, as the expenses for the cost of the trip will exceed $500.00 F
iscal Impact:

It is estimated that the cost of the Laserfiche Empower Conference training will not exceed $2,500.00. The Adopted FY 2025/2026 Operating Budget contains sufficient funds to cover this expense. No budget action is required with the approval of this item.

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ttachments:

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TO
: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FR
OM: M. S
cott Hurlbert, City Manager
Luis Villa, Public Works Director
D
ATE: March 3, 2026
SU
BJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authoriz ing the City Manager or Designee to Execute and Endorse a T ask Order (2) to Agreement No. 2021 -054 with QK Environmental for C onducting Preconstruction Biological Surveys for the City’s State Revolving Fund Grant Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021 -004C, with a total cost not to exceed $50,000.00.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) A
dopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute and Endorse a Task Order (2) to Agreement No. 2021 -054 with QK Environmental for conducting preconstruction biological surveys for the City’s State Revolving Fund Grant Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021-004C, with a total cost not to exceed $50,000.00; and
2) F
ind 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.

E
nvironmental Review:

D
iscussion:

As part of the ongoing City’s State Revolving Fund Grant Water System Improvement and Treatment Project No. 1510021-004C, which included the replacement of four aging wells and the addition of 123- TCP Filtration to well no. 12, there is pre -construction work that needs to occur, including biological pre-construction clearance surveys.

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Staff obtained a quote from QK Environmental for the biological support surveys at the four well sites in the amount of $11,340. This work must be completed before construction of the test wells can begin. The city has an active professional services agreement with Q under agreement No. 2021-054.

While drilling the four test wells is only one component of the overall water system improvement project, staff are requesting additional funding for future environmental work necessitated by the project.

Fiscal Impact:

The City would cover the cost of the work using funds allocated to the specific project, but all costs will be reimbursed through the state revolving fund grant.

A
ttachments:

1. Resolution

2. Task Order 2 – Test Well Environmental Work

3. Agreement No. 2021-054
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 –

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

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND ENDORSE A TASK ORDER(S) WITH QK

ENVIRONMENTAL FOR CONDUCTING PRE-CONSTRUCTION BIOLOGICAL SURVEYS FOR THE CITY’S STATE REVOLVING FUND GRANT WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND TREATMENT PROJECT NO. 1510021-004C, WITH A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00

WHEREAS, the City needs to conduct pre -construction bio surveys before construction can commence; and

WHEREAS, the services provided are described in the attached quotation; and

WHEREAS, the amount requested, not to exceed $50,000.00, covers any future bio survey work that needs to occur.

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

SECTION 1: The City Manager or designee to approve and sign task order(s) with QK Environmental for conducting preconstruction biological surveys for the city’s state revolving fund grant water system improvement and treatment project no. 1510021-004c, with a total cost not to exceed $50,000.00

SECTION 2: Authorized the necessary budget appropriation and actions required to complete this work.

-o0o-

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 6 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_____________________________
EDUARDO SALDAÑA,
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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February 9, 2026
Keri Cobb
Community Development Director
City of Wasco
419 W. Murray Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
Subject: Biological Support Services – Wells #15, #16, #17, and #18, Wasco, CA Dear Ms. Cobb:

Thank you for contacting QK for assistance with the above-mentioned project. The City of Wasco ( City) intends to start construction of four new test wells at various sites around the City. QK has put together the following proposal to support that effort.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The project includes the construction of Well #15 , located on 9 th Street and J Street ; Well #16 , located on the southeast corner of Poso Drive and Central Avenue ; Well #17, located on Central Avenue, south of Filburn Avenue ; and Well #18, located on Margalo Street, west of North Central Avenue in Wasco, California.

APPROACH/SCOPE OF SERVICES
In accordance with our understanding regarding the project, QK proposes the following scope of services:

TASK 1.0 BIOLOGICAL PRECONSTRUCTION CLEARANCE SURVEYS
QK will conduct up to four biological clearance surveys, one for each of the project sites and the 50 -foot buffer area (where feasible), and will confirm the presence or absence o f San Joaquin kit fox, Western burrowing owl, nesting birds, and other special-status species with the potential to occur on the proposed project site.

Subsequent to the survey discussed above, QK will prepare a preconstruction clearance survey memo, which outlines the results of the survey and identifies any biological resources observed on the site. A copy of the memo will be provided for your records as evidence of compliance.

The fees listed below will be for each of the sites. If two of the sites are constructed simultaneously, we will have the team conduct both surveys, and the memo will cover both sites. Please note that these clearance surveys are good for 30 days. If construction activities do not start prior to 30 days after the survey, a new survey would be required.

Deliverables:
• Up to four preconstruction clearance survey memos in PDF format

SCHEDULE
The memo will be prepared within two days of the preconstruction clearance survey.

TASK ORDER NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 2021-054
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Keri Cobb – City of Wasco Page 2 of 2
February 9, 2026

FEE ESTIMATE
Task 1.0 will be billed on a Fixed Fee (FF) basis as shown below.

Task Description Fee Type Fee Amount

1.0 Biological Preconstruction Clearance Surveys FF $11,340 Total Fee $11,340
Notes:

1. Expenses for reproduction, mailing, mileage, etc., are billed separately per our attached Charge Rate Schedule.

2. Tasks billed by fixed fees will be invoiced monthly based on the percentage of work completed.

3. Additional Services requested in writing and approved by the client will be provided on a time-and-materials basis.

4. The Fee Estimate is good for a period of 90 days from the date of the proposal. After 90 days, the Fee Estimate is subject to change.

EXCLUSIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
If new studies or other technical documents are required , QK is available to prepare them for an additional fee; however, the schedule may need to be extended. A new scope of services and fee estimate will be prepared for approval. No other tasks or activities outside of what is outlined above are included in the proposal and fee estimate.

AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICES
In order to authorize the services described herein, please send us a Purchase Order or a Notice to Proceed .

Typically, we can begin our services within one business day of the time authorization is received, depending on the client's needs and schedule constraints.

Thank you for the opportunity to propose on this project. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this proposal further, please contact Jaymie Brauer at (661) 616 -2600. We look forward to working with you on this important project.

Sincerely,
Jaymie L. Brauer Christopher B. Mynk, AICP
Principal Planner/Project Manager Principal Planner
Enclosure: Charge Rate Schedule
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Charge Rate Schedule

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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 IN CAILIL VCUI`NSt1IL YAIN Y Z EE' R V ACES AGREEMEI` 11 iNU. Z®21 - UM THIS AGREEMENT made this l6thday of November, 2021, by and between the CITY OF WASCO, a municipal corporation ( the " City"), and QUAD KNOPF, INC., a California Corporation ( dba QK), ( the " Consultant"), WITNESSETH6
W fI[[ I REAS, City wishes to contract with Consultant to provide certain planning services ( the " Consulting Services") more particularly described in Exhibit " A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof that may be required by the City from time to time under the terms and conditions described hereinafter and Consultant is agreeable thereto.

NOW, T) IYEREF® ItE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth hereinafter, the parties agree as follows:

1. The parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager' s designee who shall be the Community Development Director until further written notice to Consultant. Consultant shall perform those Consulting Services requested by the City by written or email direction to Consultant and within the time Frames and any other terms and conditions of same described therein. Whenever Consulting Services are requested, Consultant shall submit a scope of work and cost proposal for same and City and Consultantshall negotiate, where necessary, over the terms of same. Consultant shall place the terms agreed upon in a task order in substantially the form described in Exhibit " C" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, sign it and submit it to the City for the Community Development Director' s signature and same shall become an amendment to this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any other provision to this Agreement, City may contract with any Aber Consultants to perform any Consulting Services otherwise described herein and shall have no obligation or responsibility to utilize Consultant for any such Consulting Services.

3. Consultant shall receive payment for all Consulting Services performed by Consultant hereunder based on Time and Materials. As used in this Agreement, Time and Materials" shall mean the number of hours devoted by Consultant to such Consulting Services charged at the rate set forth in the Consultant' s Rate Schedule attachedhereto as Exhibit "B" and by this reference made a part hereof and including all reasonable costs incurred by Consultant.

4. Consultant shall bill City no more oftenthan monthly by invoice for the ORIC: INAL.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 Consulting Services provided. City Manager shall have the right to reasonable review of each invoice and, at the conclusion of the review, City Manager shall place the matter on the agenda for the next available City Council meeting for consideration by the City Council. Upon approval of the invoice, same shall be paid in the regular cycle of payments made by City for other bills and claims.

5. Consultant shall not provide services for profects wn City to any entity or individual other than City without the prior written consent of the City.

6. Inforrrration3 data, plans andspeccations, Consultant' s estimates, and all other project documents drafted or created by Consultant or on behalf of Consultant for City shall belong to City and Consultant hereby assigns all of its copyright interests therein to City, irrevocably and forever and agrees that City shall be the owner of all such copyrights. All of the foregoing documents hereafter prepared by Consultant for City or on behalf of Consultant for City shall beretained and maintained for City by Consultant in its offices at no additional cost to City. Consultant shall release all such files and documents as instructed by City from time to time, and all such files and documents shall belong to City. Consultant shall not be liable for use of any such files or documents for purposes other than their original intended purpose.

7. Consultant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, Councilmembers, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, and damages, including, attorneys' fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for damage to any property, arising out of or related to any negligent or intentional act, error, or omission by or on behalf of Consultant in performance of Consulting Services under this Agreement, provided that in no event shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant exceed Consultant' s proportionate percentage of fault.

8. The term of this Agreement shall be for 24 months from the date of this Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to payment for the work completed by Consultant prior to the date of termination.

9. All notices required to be given under this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and shall be deemed served if personally delivered or if sent by confirmed facsimile or electronic mail (" Email") or by United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, with date of signing the return receipt ( or refusal to sign) as the date of service as follows: if to City - City Manager, 746 8t" Street, Wasco, California 93280, Fax — 661) 758- 7239, Email — CityClerkAa cityofwasco. org or if to Consultant — Janel Freeman, CFO, 5080 California Avenue, Suite 220, Bakersfield, California 93309, Fax 559. 733. 7821 Email - janel. freeman@gkinc. com Any party may change any of the foregoing as it relates to the party by giving written notice to the other party of the change in the manner set forth herein

10. Time is of the essence with regard to each covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement.
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ORIGINA!.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991

11. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

12. This Agreement and the projects arising hereunder constitute the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter herein and supersede all prior oral and written agreements and understandings between the parties with respect thereto.

13. This Agreement may not be altered, amended, or modified except by a writing executed by duly authorized representatives of all parties. This Agreement or any amendment to same maybe executed in counterparts.

14. In the event any action or proceeding is instituted arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and actual costs.

15. Waiver by a party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other provision, including the time for performance of any such provision.

16. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultantshall not, under any conditions, assign this Agreementor any part thereof to any other entity or individual.

17. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder A the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and not be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby.

18. City and Consultant acknowledge that each party and their respective legal counselhavereviewedthis Agreementand agreethat this Agreementis the product of negotiations between the parties. This Agreement shall be interpreted without reference to the rule of interpretation of documents that uncertainties or ambiguities therein shall bedetermined against the party so drafting the Agreement.

19. Without limiting Consultant' s obligations under Paragraph 7 of this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement:
a) Comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $ 1 million per occurrence and automobile liability for owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles;
b) Professional/negligent acts, en•ors and omissions insurance satisfactory to City in an amount not less than $ 1 million per claim; and 3 ORICINA!
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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 c) Consultant shall provide City with appropriate certificates of insurance and endorsementsfor the comprehensivegeneral liability insurancecoverage in which City, iIs officers, Councilpersons, employees, and agents shall be named as additional insureds and specifically designating all such insurance as " primary," and providing further that same shall not be terminated nor coverage reduced without ten days prior written notice to City.

20. Consultant is an independent contractor under this Agreement and is not an agent or employee of City.

IN WITNESS WHERE® I, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first hereinabove written.

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M. ScottHurlbei-t, CityManager, City
of Wasco, California, "City" DocuSigned
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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7E066- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 i j rd

SCOPE OF SERVICES

ON - CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Scope of Services
Professional services to be performed Consultant on an as -needed basis as provided herein may include, but are not limited to:

Environmental Planning
Environmental Impact Reports ( EIR)
Initial Studies
Negative Declarations/ Mitigated Negative Declarations
Categorical Exemptions
Environmental Impact Statements ( EIS)
Environmental Assessments ( EA)/ Findings of No Significant Impacts ( FONSI) Categorical Exclusions
Cultural Resource Assessments
Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Plans and Programs
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans ( SWPPP)
Water Supply Assessments
Global Climate Change Evaluation/ Greenhouse Gas
Other Technical Documents in Support of CEQA/ NEPA Compliance.

Additional Services
Consultant shall be compensated by City for additional services provided by Consultant as requested in writing by City in accordance with the Hourly Rate Schedule in effect at the time of performance of the additional services and subject to any maximum amount mutually agreed to in writing.

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DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 Project Assistant
Project Administrator
Assistant CADD Technician/ Designer / GIS Technician
Associate CADD Technician/ Designer / GIS Analyst
Senior Associate CADD Technician/ Designer/ GIS Analyst Senior CADD Technician/ Designer / GIS Analyst
Landscape Architect Technician
Assistant Engineer
Associate Engineer
Senior Associate Engineer
Senior Engineer / City Engineer / District Engineer
Principal Engineer
Planning / Environmental / landscape Architecture
Assistant Environmental Scientist
Assistant Planner
Associate Planner/ Environmental Scientist
Senior Associate Environmental Scientist
Senior Associate Planner
Senior Environmental Scientist
Senior Planner/ Landscape Architect
Principal Wanner/ Environmental Scientist
Senior Principal Wanner/ Environmental Scientist
Construction and Project Management
Field ConsWction Observer
Senior Feld Construction Observer
Assistant Construction/ Project Manager
Associate Construction/ Project Manager
Project Manager
Senior Associate Construction/ Project Manager
Senior Construction/ Project Manager
Principal Construction/ Project Manager
Charge Rate Schedule
2021 CHARGE RATE SCHEDULE
Current
69 / hour
92 / hour
87 / hour
102 / hour
118 / hour
133 / hour
S102 / hour
5715 / hour
145 / hour
170 / hour
199 / hour
250 / hour
S80 / hour
90 / hour
3105 / hour
8130 / hour
130 / hour i
S155 / hour
155 / hour
170 ! hour
S195 / hour
118 / hour
138 / hour
110 / hour
S129 / hour
S133 ! hour
148 / hour
170 / hour
S185 / hour
StrrveYing
Assis[ antSurveyor
Associate Surveyor
Senior Associate Surveyor
Senior Surveyor
One -Person Survey Crew
Two -Person Survey Crew
Three -Person Survey Crew
UAV Not
UAV Flight Observer
Fees are based on tire median hourlypay rate for employees in each classification, plus indirect costs, overhead, and profit.

S102 hour
116 hour
S145 hour
S170 hour
9140 hour
V25 hour j
275 hour
S156 hour:

S116 hour
Plotting, Printing and Reproduction, Equipment Rental, Postage and Shipping Transportation and per diem (QKwiltprovidedocumented evidence of business Vavel, Vaveloutside of workareas shall bepre- approved by Client) Mleage
Other Expenses - Including Subconsultants & Purchased Services through Subcontracts Rates are effective through December 31, 2021 if contract assignment extends beyond that date, a new rate schedule may be added to the contract.

Expert Witness/ Litigation support will be billed as quoted Rates based on PrevailingWage (PW) forConstructionSurveyingwillbe determinedbyprojectand Countyper Californialaw. 36 of 144
DocuSign Envelope ID: E7A7EOB6- A380- 412F- BD2E- B33564CDE991 E krIIMIT C
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Project #:

Project Title:

Project Description:

Scope of Work:

Period of Performance:

Budget:

PROJECT NAME
Job No.

Phase #: Task#:

Special Terms and Conditions:

All of the teams and conditions of the Agreement between and Quad Knopf, Inc. dated are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Invoicing Requirements:

Payment Teams:

Contract Type:

Invoice Frequency:

Quad Knopf, Inc.

Net 30 Days
Time & Materials
Monthly
City of Wasco
By: By:

Signature Signature
Name: Janel Freeman Name:
title: Controller/ Corporate Secretary Title:

Date: Date:

Fixed Fee
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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: March 3, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Finance Director and Accounting Manager to attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference from April 7-10, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 per trip for the Finance Department Administrative Staff to attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference from April 7-10, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV; 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 Tyler Connect Conference is an annual training opportunity for all organizations that are using Tyler products. For the City of Wasco, the interest in the Tyler Product is Tyler ERP (MUNIS). Conference attendance is an investment for our organization to maximize the use of purchased pr oducts and increase efficiency, insights, problem -solving, and networking.

Discussion:

The Finance Director and Accounting Manager are requesting approval to attend the Tyler Connect 2026 Conference. The Tyler Connect 2026 Conference offers an agenda

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that includes workshops pertaining to the specific Tyler product the organization uses.

Registered participants can create the agenda for the workshops to be offered at the conference.

Attendance will enhance the new Finance Director’s familiarity with the Tyler ERP MUNIS Accounting Software that the City currently utilizes, available for attendance for over 240 specific related Tyler ERP MUNIS sessions. For the Accounting Manager, it will provide an opportunity to evaluate and analyze setup enhancements needed across several areas of the Tyler ERP MUNIS Software. Learn to utilize available tools to improve coordination within the organization , strengthen fiscal processes, and operational planning.

Participation also provides valuable networking opportunities with peers from other agencies, allowing for the exchange of best practices and innovative administrative solutions.

The estimated cost of attendance, including registration, lodging, meals, and travel, is estimated not to exceed $3,000 per employee.

The cost of the training and hotel fees will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2006 -2327, limiting expenses to $500.00 per trip.

As a result, the City Council will need to approve the Finance Department’s travel and training request, as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

All costs will be covered by the Finance Department's allocated training FY2025-26 budget. No additional impact on the General Fund is anticipated.

Attachments:

1. 2026 Tyler Connect Conference Information
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: March 3, 2026

SUBJECT: Conduct a Public Hearing to D iscuss the City’s Community Development Block Grant closeout of 21 -CDBG-PL-30002 Grant and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or D esignee to C loseout Submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the City’s Community Development Block Grant closeout of 21 -CDBG-PL-30002 Grant a nd Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the city manager or designee to close out the submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and

2) Open the floor for questions and comments on the closeout of the 21-CDBG-PL- 30002 Grant; and

3) 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 t he 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 governme ntal 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:

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.

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The system includes over 17 miles of stormwater conveyance pipes and surface drainage, and it sometimes becomes overwhelmed during heavy rainfall due to the town's flat topography and limited s ystem 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.

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

Generally, the existing stormwater system was designed in accordance with recognized local standards and functions effectively. Capacity limitations were identified in two major east-to-west corridors (7th Street and Filburn Avenue). Detention limitations were identified at the Central/Filburn pond and the stormwater pond just east of the WWTP.

Two additional 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 included in the plan.

CDBG-Program Income Funding/Beneficiaries
The City of Wasco gratefully acknowledges the Housing and Community Development (HCD) for funding the Stor m Water Master Plan Update (21 -CDBG-PL-30002). With a $125,000.00 CDBG contribution, the update was successfully completed. The project benefits 15,800 individuals.

Fiscal Impact:

No financial impact to close out of the City’s 21-CDBG-PL-30002 grant.

Recommended Action
Approve the closeout of the 21-CDBG-PL-30002 grant and authorize its submission to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development and the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Final Draft of Plan

3. Proof of Publication

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 –

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CLOSEOUT FOR 21-CDBG-PL-30002 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE CLOSEOUT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept the closeout of the City’s Community Development Block Grant-Program Income that funded the City of Wasco Storm Water Master Plan Update project under the 21-CDBG-PL-30002 grant; and

WHEREAS, the agreement to complete the deliverable has been made in the form and manner prescribed by the City of Waco Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code; and
WHEREAS, authorize the closeout submission to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the city manager or their designee to close out the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program Storm Water Master Plan Update 21-CDBG-PL-30002.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the city manager or designee to authorize the closeout submission to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on March 3, 2026 by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_____________________________
EDUARD SALDAÑA,
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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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 1 50 of 144

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 2 51 of 144

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 3 52 of 144

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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SECTION 4 –ANALYSIS

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 19 68 of 144

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. 24 73 of 144
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. 26 75 of 144

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$
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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
316
317
317
10'
PO

ND ENCLOSURE

3.76 AC
0 SCALE (FEET)
100' 200'
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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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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80% 46.0
90% 46.0
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APPENDIX B – SURCHARGED STORM DRAINS

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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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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
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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
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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$ 65 114 of 144
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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CITY OF WASCO
Notice of Public Meeting on the Status of CDBG Funded Activities

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Wasco will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in the Wasco City Council Chambers, 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280, to discuss the closeout of the City’s “City of Wasco Storm Drain Master Plan Update” -21-CDBG-PL-30002 award. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant from the California Housing and Community Development Authority.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE
DATE: March 3, 2026
TIME: 6 :00 p.m.

PLACE: City Council Chambers
746 8th Street,
Wasco, CA 93280

The city invites public feedback on the closure and expenditure of the “City of Wasco Storm Drain Master Plan Update” 21- CDBG-PL-30002, funded through a Community Development Block Grant. These activities included a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s stormwater conveyance and storage system.

A. Project progress/status of completion and expected timeframe to completion B. Results to date and projected totals, such as number of beneficiaries assisted, housing units completed, portion of project in service, or persons served.

C. Funds expended, balance of funds available, and budget expectations to completion.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk at 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280, or call (661) 758-7214. In addition, a public information file is available for review at the above address during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The City of Wasco promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low - and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap.

/s/ Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
Publish: Wasco Tribune, February 19, 2026

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CIUDAD DE WASCO
Aviso de reunión pública sobre el estado de las actividades financiadas por CDBG

Se comunica por la presente que la Ciudad de Wasco celebrará una audiencia pública el 3 de marzo de 2026, a las 6:00 p.m, en la Sala del Ayuntamiento de Wasco, en 746 8th ST , Wasco California, 93280, para discutir la finalización del proyecto de la Ciudad “City of Wasco Storm Drain Master Plan Update” -21-CDBG-PL-30002, financiado mediante una subvención de desarrollo comunitario del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de California.

Fecha de audiencia pública
DATE: March 3, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City Council Chamber
746 8th Street,
Wasco, CA 93280

El ayuntamiento busca la opinión pública sobre el cierre y los detalles de gasto del “City of Wasco Storm Drain Master Plan Update” (21-CDBG-PL-30002), que fue financiada mediante una subvención de desarrollo comunitario. Este proyecto implicó una evaluación exhaustiva de la infraestructura de transporte y almacenamiento de aguas pluviales de la ciudad.

A. Progreso del proyecto/estado de avance y plazo estimado para su finalización.

B. Resultados hasta la fecha y totales proyectados, como el número de beneficiarios atendidos, unidades de vivienda terminadas, parte del proyecto en funcionamiento o personas atendidas.

C. Fondos gastados, saldo de fondos disponibles y expectativas presupuestarias hasta la finalización.

Si necesita adaptaciones especiales para participar en la audiencia pública, por favor de comunicarse con el Secretario del Ayuntamiento en 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280, o llame al (661) 758- 7214. Además, un expediente informativo público está disponible para su consulta en la dirección arriba indicada durante el horario comercial habitual, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes.

El Ayuntamiento de Wasco promueve la igualdad de oportunidades en la vivienda y pone a disposición de todas las familias de bajos y moderados ingresos sus programas, independientemente de su edad, raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, estado civil o discapacidad.

/s/ Monica Flores, Deputy City Clerk
Publish: Wasco Tribune, February 19, 2026

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: March 3, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement with Tracy Blakemore to fill the position of Finance Director for an Annual Salary amount of $155,000.00.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement with Tracy Blakemore to fill the position of Finance Director for an annual salary amount of $150,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement; 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:

Discussion:

The City would like to contract Tracy Blakemore to fill the position of Finance Director.

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with progressive leadership experience in public-sector accounting, treasury, debt management, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing a variety of projects and tasks, including but not limited to city budgeting, audits, and fiscal strategy. The Finance Director oversees the daily operations of the City of Wasco’s finances. The position supports the financial aspects of the Community Housing, Code Compliance, Transit, and Grants division and prepares periodic reports for the City Manager and City Council on the City's

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financial condition. It assists the City Manager by taking principal responsibility in the development of the annual City Operating and Capital Improvement budgets and additional areas as directed.

It is crucial to have someone who understands the technical aspects of local government and the needs of our residents. More importantly, this individual will need a “big-picture” perspective to guide the community into the future. They must be willing and capable of collaborating with people at all levels within the organization, and of communicating and engaging 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.”

Tracy Blakemore's employment agreement will be for an initial term of three years with a salary of $15 5,000.00. Her 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:

Salary schedule ranges , as amended, are incorporated into the adopted 2025- 2026 Fiscal Year budget. No budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Employee Contract
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

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

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRACY BLAKEMORE TO FILL THE POSITION OF FINANCE

DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the City wishes to employ Tracy Blakemore as Finance Director; and WHEREAS, Tracy Blakemore 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 p rescribed 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, as follows:

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

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or Designee 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. 2026 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________________
EDUARDO SALDAÑA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

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

CITY OF WASCO FINANCE DIRECTOR

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Wasco, a California municipal corporation, (“the City”) and Tracy Blakemore an individual (“Employee;” collectively, “the Parties”). The effective date of this Agreement shall be [date], 2026.

RECITALS

A. The City desires to employ the services of Employee as Finance Director ( 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, criminal 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. The Parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. HIRE; C OMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. The City hereby hires Employee as Finance Director subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective as of the date herein agreed under “TERM OF EMPLOYMENT”.

3. TERM
OF EMPLOYMENT. The Term of this Agreement shall begin on [date], 2026, 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 up to two year(s) thereafter by means of a writing memorializing same consistent with the NOTICE provisions herein.

4. AT-WI LL EMPLOYEE. Employee understands that he/she is an employee “at-will” under California law. Employee understands that, except as specifically controlled by this Agreement, Employee holds this position and continues in employment at the pleasure of the City. Employee understands that Employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. 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 Agreement, below). Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the 133 of 144

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right of Employee to resign from employment with the City . Employee specifically relinquishes any protections, privileges, or perquisites that have or had any effect on the “at-will” nature of his employment.

5. DUT IES 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 amended. 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. HOUR S 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. PLA
CE 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 pl ace 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 provide office space and 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. During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall remain in the exclusive employ of the City. Employee shall accept no other employment and shall not become employed by any other employer until the end of the term of this Agreement, or until this Agreement may otherwise be ended and Employee released from his/her obligations hereunder. Employee shall devote Employee’s full energies, interest, abilities and productive time to the performance of this Agreement, and shall utilize Employee’s best efforts to promote the City’s interests. Employee shall not engage in any activity, consulting service or enterprise, for compensation or otherwise, which is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City, except as authorized in writing (including e -mail) by the City . Employee shall obtain prior authorization from the City Manager for any outside employment, consulting, teaching or enterprise. City retains the right to amend said authorities , place further condition, or revoke authorization if the outside employment is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which interferes with, his/her duties and responsibilities to the City.

7a. RESIDENCY WAIVED. T he 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. S
alary:

(1) Bas
e Salary. T he City shall pay Employee a base salary of one hundred fifty five thousand dollars ($155,000) 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.

(2) Exp
enses. The City recognizes that Employee may incur certain expenses of a non-personal and job-related nature. The City agrees to reimburse or to pay such reasonable business expenses as are established by the City’s policies, which are authorized for reimbursement, and which are incurred and submitted according to the City’s normal e xpense 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 B enefits. In addition to base salary, the City shall provide to Employee the following benefits:

(1) Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to the scheduled holidays generally available to other executive employees of Employer . Employee’s salary includes holiday pay.

Accordingly, Employee shall not be entitled to any additional salary or compensation for working on a holiday.

(2) Other Leave Benefits.

Employee shall receive the following additional paid
and unpaid leave benefits:
(a) Vaca tion. Employee shall accrue vacation time at a rate of 6.16 per bi- weekly pay period . Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of one hundred sixty (160) vacation hours. On each anniversary of this Agreement, or in reasonable proximity to same as determined in the sole discretion of the City Manager, Employee may “cash- out” up to one hundred twenty hours of accrued but unused vacation time; however, Employee 135 of 144

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may not use the “cash-out” process to create a negative vacation balance.

(b) S ick Leave. Employee shall accrue sick time at a rate of 4 hours per bi- weekly pay period . Employee shall not be permitted to accrue more than a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) sick leave hours , and to the extent that Employee’s sick leave accrual exceeds one hundred twenty (120) hours at the commencement of the Term of this Agreement, Employee shall accrue no additional sick leave until such time as Employee’s usage of currently accrued time causes Employee to fall below one hundred twenty hours, at whic h point Employee shall accrue sick time consistent with this provision until the one hundred twenty hour cap is again reached. Upon retirement with PERS and termination of this Agreement consistent therewith, Employee will be afforded the opportunity to contribute all unused sick leave hours to Employee’s PERS retirement account, in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of PERS. Should Employee decline to contribute unused sick hours to Employee’s PERS retirement account, no “cash-out” or other compensation therefor will be provided to Employee.

(c) A
dministrative/Executive Leave. Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80) hours of administrative leave per year which shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as provided to the C ity’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 of each year, Employee shall be required to “cash out” any accrued but unused administrative leave at his then-current hourly rate of compensation. Following the cash out process, the annual alotment of eighty (80) hours will accrue to the administrative leave balance for Employee. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to payment for any unused Administrative Leave at their then-current hourly rate of compensation.

(3) Gr
oup Medical, Dental, Life Insurance. Employee (including Employee’s dependents, as applicable) will be eligible for health and welfare benefits and group insurance, as are provided under the City ‘s policies as are applicable to executive employees, according to the terms presently established and as may be changed from time to time. At the City’s expense, Employee shall receive a term life insurance policy in the amount of $175,000.

(4) Social Security. T he City shall pay Employee’s portion of Social Security payments in the same manner as the City currently pays on behalf of its other executive employees, subject to amendment from time to time.

(5) PERS Retirement. Employee shall be entitled to retirement benefi ts through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Employee shall remain at his current formula and level of 2% @ 6 2 for the duration of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. Employee shall be responsible for paying the applicable employee contribution pursuant to PERS regulations. If any benefits enumerated hereunder are contrary to PERS regulations and/or applicable law, then those portions which so conflict will be deemed se vered and the applicable law and/or regulations shall apply and shall be deemed to replace those portions which so conflict.

(6) Section does not apply to this Classification

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(7) Travel/Professional D evelopment. 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 co ntinue Employee’s professional development and to pursue necessary and other functions for the City , as may be duly approved by the City Council. The City also agrees to pay for reasonable travel and subsistence expenses as authorized by City Council policy as may now or later exist or be amended, related to such short courses, institutes, and seminars that the City deems necessary for Employee’s professional development. This section specifically contemplates, subject to City Manager approval, the City’s payment for reasonable registration, travel and subsistence expenses related to Employee’s attendance and participation at conferences and training related to the employee’s job duties and fees and costs associated with approved certifications.

(8) Dues/Subscriptions. Fo
r 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 ass ociations 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.

The City shall bear the full costs of an y 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.

Given the “on-call” nature of the Classification as set forth above, Employer shall provide Employee with a “smartphone ” and data plan that is appropriate for the needs of the Classification, consistent with City’s Cell Phone Policy. Employee acknowledges that the “ smartphone” is and s hall 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) Ot her Fringe Benefits. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement; Employee shall be eligible for no other fringe benefits.

(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.

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

1. Con viction of, or pleading of nolo contendre 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, willf ul and intentional failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement, including any materially significant and legally constituted policy decisions of the City;

5. Any material act or pattern of action of dishonesty, disclosure of confidential information, commission of any act of gross carelessness or misconduct, unjustifiable neglect of Employee’s duties under this Agreement; and/or

6. Any other action or inaction by Employee that materially and substantially impedes or disrupts the performance of the City or its organizational units, is detrimental to employee safety or public safety, violates properly established rules or procedures, adversely affects the reputation of the City, its officers or employees, or has a substantial and adverse effect on the City’s interests.

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 oth er outlay by the City on Employee’s behalf, as provided for by Government Code sections 53243-53243.4.

D. Termination Due to Disability.

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Agreement, and Employee’s employment thereunder may, at the discretion of the City Manager, be terminated.

E. Disputes. E xcept 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. ENTI RE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the City and Employee relating to the employment of Employee by the City, subject to the City of Wasco’s rules, regulations, and policies. Any prior discussions or representations by or between the P arties are merged into, and/or rendered null and void by, this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Employee understands and acknowledges that Employee’s employment is subject to the City’s generally applicable rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to those pertaining to employment matters, such as rules and regulations addressing equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace.

12. REV
IEW. Employee acknowledges that he/she has had the opportunity to review this Agreement and has conducted an independent review of the financial and legal effects of this Agreement, Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee has been provided with the time, and has had the opportunity, to consult with others of Employee’s own choosing, including but not limited to legal counsel, with regard to this Agreement and its effects. Employee acknowledges that any agreement not to do so was Employee’s, and Employee’s alone. Employee acknowledges and agrees that he/she has made an independent judgment 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. Th is Agreement shall be interpreted and construed pursuant to and in accordance with the local laws of the State of California.

14. MUTUALLY DRAFTED. For purposes of California law, the City and Employee agree that both the City and Employee are the drafters of this Agreement and that any ambiguity herein will not be construed against either the City or Employee.

15. HEADINGS, CAPTIONS. Th e 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 any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

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17. WAIVER. Waiver 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 AMENDM ENT EXCEPT IN WRITING. No amendments to this Agreement may be made except in writing, signed and dated by the City and Employee.

19. NOTICES. An y 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 eight page s 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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be signed and executed personally or on its behalf by its duly authorized representative.

MPLOYEE C ITY OF WASCO

__________________________ By: M . Scott Hurlbert________ Print Name City Manager

__________________________
__________________________
Signature Signature

Date: , 2026 Date: , 2026____
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: March 3, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the in-kind contributions for the 2026 World Bipolar Day event, consistent with the level of overtime support provided in the prior year, and formally include the event in the City’s list of supported community events.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Approving in-kind contributions for the 2026 World Bipolar Day event, consistent with the level of overtime support provided in the prior year, and formally include the event in the City’s list of supported community events.

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

Environmental Review:

The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . It has been 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 that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Discussion:

The event organizer s have requested the same in -kind support provided last year. This support consists solely of City staff overtime required to facilitate the event (e.g., limited public safety presence, traffic control, or parks support depending on the venue). No direct financial contribution is requested.

Providing this support is consistent with the City’s practice of offering in-kind assistance to community-benefit events that promote public health, education, and civic engagement. The event’s focus on mental -health awareness aligns with the City’s broader goals of supporting wellness and reducing stigma.

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Including World Bipolar Day in the City’s official list of supported events will ensure predictable planning, budgeting, and coordination in future years.

City staff recommends that the City Council ap prove the in -kind contribution of staff overtime for the March 28, 2026, World Bipolar Day event and add the event to the City’s list of City-supported community events.

Fiscal Impact:

Last year’s in -kind contribution, consisting solely of staff overtime, was estimated at approximately $3,000. The 2026 event is expected to require a similar level of support.

The Adopted FY 2025/2026 operating budget contains sufficient funds to cover this expense. No budget action is required with the approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 –

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPROVING IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE 2026 WORLD BIPOLAR DAY EVENT, CONSISTENT WITH THE LEVEL

OF OVERTIME SUPPORT PROVIDED IN THE PRIOR YEAR, AND FORMALLY INCLUDES THE EVENT IN THE CITY’S LIST OF SUPPORTED COMMUNITY EVENTS.

WHEREAS, the organizers of World Bipolar Day have requested the same in -kind support provided by the City in the prior year; and

WHEREAS, the requested support consists solely of City staff overtime necessary to facilitate the event, including limited public safety presence, traffic control, or parks support, depending on the venue, and does not include any direct financial contribution; and WHEREAS, providing in-kind staff assistance is consistent with the City’s established practice of supporting community benefit events that promote public health, education, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, World Bipolar Day focuses on mental health awareness, wellness, and stigma reduction, aligning with the City’s broader goals of supporting community well - being; and
WHEREAS, adding World Bipolar Day to the City’s official list of supported community events will ensure predictable planning, budgeting, and coordination in future years; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City council of the City of Wasco, as follows:

SECTION:1 Approves the provision of in-kind staff overtime support for the World Bipolar Day event scheduled for March 28, 2026; and
SECTION 2: Adds World Bipolar Day to the City’s official list of City-supported community events.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 6 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

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

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

_____________________________
EDUARDO SALDAÑA,
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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