City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
746 8 th 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, Medina, Raya
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 Lieutenant Lloyd Galutira.
3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Saldaña
4) INVOCATION: by Carlos Harrison
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the agenda as to form, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Certificate of Recognition to Luis Diaz for completing the 130th Boston Marathon.
b. Certificate of Recognition to Palm Avenue Middle School Robotics Team Mayor Saldaña presented the certificates of recognition to the team members for earning the National Build Award at the Vex Robotics Competition World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There were no public comments.
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026
Executive Assistant I Cinthia Ugalde mentioned there are no email comments on this item or any other items on this agenda.
8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt A Resolution of The Successor Agency to The Former Wasco Redevelopment Agency Authorizing the Signing Authority for The Investment Account Held in the Local Agency Investment Fund. (Hurlbert) Reso#2026-035
Oral presentation by City Manager Scott Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Director Martinez, Seconded by Chairman Saldaña, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
a. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution of The Board of Directors of The Wasco Public Financing Authority Authorizing the Signing Authority for the Investment Account Held in the Local Agency Investment Fund (Hurlbert)
Reso#2026-072
Oral presentation by City Manager Scott Hurlbert.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Vice-Chairman Reyna, Seconded by Director Medina, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton):
x
x No reports – Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Galutira):
x Police Lieutenant Galutira reported on the current public safety report, PAL activities, and crime prevention activities.
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11) CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Consent Calendar consists of items that are routine and noncontroversial, in the staff's opinion. These items are approved in one motion unless a Council Member or member of the public requests the removal of a particular item. a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 1,770,643.69
b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:
1. April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting
2. April 21, 2026, Special Meeting
c. Council finds this action Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Exceeding $500.00 for Police Department Staff to attend the Station Design Conference scheduled from May 18–21, 2026, in Reno, NV.
d. Council action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Purchase of One (1) 2026 Ford Expedition SSV Vehicle, Including Administrative Lighting and Police Upfitting, Funded by the Fentanyl Task Force Grant.
Reso#2026-4327
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 to approve a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $575,000.00 with TYMCO for a new Street Sweeper.
Reso#2026-4328
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Council Member Medina, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None
14) NEW BUSINESS: None
15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026 x Council Member Medina announced the 2026 Kern County Economic Summit scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
x Mayor Pro Tem Reyna requested an update on the HAWK crosswalks.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
x No reports.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
x Last SNIP Event occurred April 24, 2026.
x Working on a joint meeting with Wasco Recreation and Parks District, which has been postponed until August.
x Community Breakfast scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Old Courthouse.
x Wasco Community Clean Up Event occurred on April 25, 2026. x 2026 Kern County Economic Summit scheduled for May 7, 2026. x League of California Cities Golf Tournament scheduled for May 15, 2026, in Dinuba.
x PAL boxing event is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Visalia. x The Wasco Union Elementary School District is conducting a Celebration of Education event scheduled on May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the WUESD office.
x Memorial Day Event scheduled for May 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Bakersfield National Cemetery.
x Wasco Memorial Day Event pending details.
x KTF Kern Transportation Foundation Breakfast scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Bakersfield Career & Technical Education Center. x Father/Daughter Dance scheduled for May 21, 2026, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Wasco’s 7
th Street Plaza.
x Wasco Independence Day Celebration scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Barker Park.
x Mobile Health Clinic scheduled for May 18, 2026, near the Wasco Police Activity League center.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
x Attended the Wasco Women’s Club pop-up event.
x Attended the St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church Cinco de Mayo Festival. x Announced the upcoming food distribution at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
x Requested an update from staff on the Beckes and Palm street/sidewalk project.
Council Member Medina:
xx Requested an update from staff on the Gromer Project from the Public Works Director.
x Requested consideration for the installation of a crosswalk on Highway 43/F Street near Iron Valley Fitness Center from staff.
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026 Council Member Raya:
xx Attended the Community Clean Up Event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Mayor Saldana:
x Announced the upcoming True Light Baptist Church Neighborhood event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026.
There were no public comments on the closed session items.
City Clerk Maria Martinez notified the council of item 18.a. typo: the closed session item title should read closed session minutes for April 7, 2026. The minutes document is correct; only the title was incorrect.
Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 6:57 p.m.
Mayor Saldaña adjourned from the closed session at 8:29 p.m.
18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for April 21, 2026.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: Wasco Police Officers Association
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
d. Public EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -54957
Title: City Manager
19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.
a. Closed Session Minutes for April 21, 2026.
Motion by Council Martinez, Seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the closed session minutes, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: Wasco Police Officers Association No reportable action.
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
No reportable action.
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026 d. Public EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -54957
Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk
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Gilberto Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem