City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, April 21, 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 Pro Tem Reyna 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 Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya ABSENT: Mayor Saldaña
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez , Executive Assistant I Cinthia Ugalde, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Finance Director Tracy Blakemore, Police Chief Alecio Mora.
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna convened the special meeting at 6:02 p.m. and continued the regular meeting.
4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion by Council Member Martinez , Seconded by Council Member Medina , to approve the agenda as to form, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA
6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation - National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Pro Tem Reyna presented the proclamation to the Wasco Union Elementary staff: Carlos Barraza, Community Schools; Karina Campbell, Foster and Youth Specialist; and Irene Montoya, Community-Based Liaison.
Docusign Envelope ID: F131ABBC-3717-89D1-81FE-9B1CD9FE0105 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 b. Certificate of Recognition to Wasco High School Competition Cheer Team Mayor Pro Tem Reyna presented the recognition to Cheer Coaches Sydney Bocker, Ensley Mehlberg, Victoria Campbell, and the cheer team.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Nicole Villaruz
Executive Assistant Cinthia Ugalde mentioned there are no email comments on this item or any other items on this agenda.
8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None
9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None
10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton):
• No reports – Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora):
• Police Chief Mora reported on the current public safety activity report. The Mobile Clinic was held on April 20, 2026, and a shooting incident occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026. A press release is expected soon. 11) CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's opinion. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item. a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 369,133.07
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting.
c. 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 finalize and approve a purchase order for PG&E in an amount not to exceed $18,945.06 for the J Street Lighting Point of Service.
Reso2026-4323
d. 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 finalize and execute a purchase order with Toter, LLC, a subdivision of Wastequip, in the amount not to exceed $55,000.00 to purchase 740 – 95-gallon carts.
Reso#2026-4324
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
Motion by Council Member Medina, Seconded by Council Member Martinez, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
Docusign Envelope ID: F131ABBC-3717-89D1-81FE-9B1CD9FE0105 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Temporary Employment Agreement for a Summer IT Intern Through Kern Intern Connections, Subject to City Manager and City Attorney Review.
Reso#2026-4325
Agmt#2026-010
Oral presentation by Assistant City Manager Maria Lara.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Council Member Medina, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna recessed the meeting at 6:39 p.m. to convene a special meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna reconvened the regular meeting at 7:09 pm.
15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
• No reports.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
• Mayor Pro Tem Reyna reported on the draft 2026 California High Speed Rail Business Plan and noted the upcoming public comment deadline ending April 29, 2026.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
• Council Member Raya reported that the Wasco Task Force will participate in the Community Clean Up Event scheduled for April 25, 2026. ,
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• The final SNIP event is scheduled on April 24 th in front of the Public Works Department at 8:00 a.m. Staff is currently exploring options to keep the program moving forward.
• The joint meeting with Wasco Recreation and Parks will be planned, likely after the budget, possibly in May.
Docusign Envelope ID: F131ABBC-3717-89D1-81FE-9B1CD9FE0105 City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 • Community Breakfast: May 6th, 7 a.m., Old Courthouse. • Community Cleanup announced with participation from Code Compliance, Public Works, and the Task Force.
• Kern Economic Summit (KDC Annual Event): May 7th, 7:30 a.m., Bakersfield. • League of California Cities Golf Tournament: May 15th in Dinuba. • Wasco Memorial Day Event: Expected, but details pending. • KEDC Kern Transportation Foundation Breakfast: May 13th, 8 a.m.–noon. • Public Works Director provided an update on the Gromer paving project and the project for safe routes to school sections for sidewalks. • The resolution approves the parking -paving work as a change order under the existing Gromer paving project, which already has sufficient funds and authority, requiring no new contractor and only minimal added costs for paint and staff time. The council confirmed concurrence for proceeding.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Medina:
• Attended the Wasco Library grand opening on April 13, 2026. • Requested staff to present a Certificate of Recognition to Luis Diaz for representing the City of Wasco at the Boston Marathon.
Council Member Raya:
• Expressed appreciation to the Public Works Staff for prompt removal of graffiti in the neighborhood intersection of Poplar and Filburn, noting it was addressed quickly following the incident.
18) CLOSED SESSION: None
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION: None
20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk
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Gilberto Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem
Docusign Envelope ID: F131ABBC-3717-89D1-81FE-9B1CD9FE0105