Agenda — Wasco City Council, May 19, 2026

City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 19, 2026

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AGENDA AVAILABILITY : The City Council Agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of City Hall, 746 8th Street, Wasco, at the entrance of 764 E Street, Wasco, and at the entrance of the Wasco Police Department’s Office, 748 F Street, Wasco. The agenda packet, meeting minutes, and archived City Council meetings are available on the City’s website, www.cityofwasco.org.

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Regular City Council Meeting,
Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency and the
Wasco Public Finance Authority

Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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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REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor

2) ROLL CALL: Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Members: Martinez, Medina, Raya

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor

4) INVOCATION: by

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Certificate of Recognition – Palm Avenue Middle School Drone Team

b. Proclamation – National Police Week

c. Kern Council of Government (Kern Cog) - U pdate to the L ong-Range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)

d. Flag Presentation

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council , including the Council acting as the Governing Board for the Successor Agency, on any matter not on this agenda over which the Council and Successor Agency have jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes will be allowed for any one subject. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation.

BROWN ACT REQUIREMENTS: The Brown Act does not allow action or Discussion on items not on the agenda (subject to narrow ex ceptions). This will limit a Councilmember’s response to questions and requests during this comment period. 8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 19, 2026 9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton)
b. Wasco Police Department (Mora)
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 $ 549,545.84

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for:

1. April 30, 2026, Special Meeting

2. May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting

c. 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 Sergeant to attend the Critical Incident Leadership for Field Supervisors training scheduled for May 26-27, 2026, in Rialto, CA.

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 endorse an agreement with The Wallace Group for Professional Engineering Services related to Wastewater/Stormwater System matters.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project ” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize the City Manager or designee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order with Munguia Heating & AC for the Replacement and Installation of the AC unit at the City’s Utility Billing Office, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

f. Council finds this action is not a “project under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order for Assessing Centrifuge No. 1 with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

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 Approving the Policy on Disruptions of Telephonic or Internet Services During Public Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707. (M.

Martinez)

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Agenda, May 19, 2026 b. Council finds this action is not a “project ” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order with Siemens for Repairs to the City’s Solar Farm, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. (Villa)

15) REPORTS 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) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

18) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall on May 14, 2026, on/or before 6:00 p.m. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofwasco.org.

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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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City of Wasco City Council Special Meeting, April 30, 2026

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Special Meeting – 5:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
SPECIAL MEETING – 3:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Saldaña called the meeting to order at 3:03 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 LATE: Council Member Raya arrived at 3:08 p.m , Council Member Martinez arrived at 3:11 p.m.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Finance Director Tracy Blakemore, IT Manager Emmanuel Garcia, Human Resource Manager Nancy Vera, Police Chief Alecio Mora

3) FLAG SALUTE: led by the Mayor

4) NEW BUSINESS:
a. City Council finds this action is not a project not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; City Council 2026 Strategic Planning Session; Goal and Priority Setting Discussion and Direction related thereto.

Council Member Raya joined the meeting at 3;08 p.m., and Council Member Martinez joined the meeting at 3:11 p.m.

There were no public comments.

Top 5 Priorities

1. Infrastructure/Water Capacity/Managed Growth

2. Staff Development/Retention and Succession Planning

3. Economic Development/Business Growth/Tax Base

4. Public Safety/Police Facility/Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

5. Animal Control and Public Services Review
Mayor Saldaña recessed the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

Mayor Saldaña reconvened the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Other Priorities / Areas of Interest
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City of Wasco City Council Special Meeting, April 30, 2026 Parks/Recreation/Sports Complex
Community Communication/Transparency
Homelessness/Mental Health Programs
Fiscal Sustainability/Long-Term Budgeting
City Identity/Motto
Street and Alley Rehabilitation

5) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

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Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

______________________________________
Eduardo Saldaña, Mayor

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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 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, 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.
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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 o f 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 b y 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):
• No reports – Chief Appleton absent.
b. Wasco Police Department (Galutira):
• Police Lieutenant Galutira reported on the current public safety report, PAL activities, and crime prevention activities.

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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 M edina, 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)
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, February 3, 2026 • Council Member Medina announced the 2026 Kern County Economic Summit scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
• Mayor Pro Tem Reyna requested an update on the HAWK crosswalks.

c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
• No reports.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• Last SNIP Event occurred April 24, 2026.
• Working on a joint meeting with Wasco Recreation and Parks District, which has been postponed until August.
• Community Breakfast scheduled for May 6, 2026 , at 7:00 a.m. in Old Courthouse.
• Wasco Community Clean Up Event occurred on April 25, 2026. • 2026 Kern County Economic Summit scheduled for May 7, 2026. • League of California Cities Golf Tournament scheduled for May 15, 2026 , in Dinuba.
• PAL boxing event is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Visalia. • 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.
• Memorial Day Event scheduled for May 23, 2026 , at 9:00 a.m. in the Bakersfield National Cemetery.
• Wasco Memorial Day Event pending details.
• KTF Kern Transportation Foundation Breakfast scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Bakersfield Career & Technical Education Center. • Father/Daughter Dance scheduled for May 21, 2026 , between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Wasco’s 7th Street Plaza.
• Wasco Independence Day Celebration scheduled for July 4, 2026 , at 4:00 p.m. in Barker Park.
• 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:
• Attended the Wasco Women’s Club pop-up event.
• Attended the St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church Cinco de Mayo Festival. • Announced the upcoming food distribution at St. John’ s the Evangelist Catholic Church, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026.
• Requested an update from staff on the Beckes and Palm street/sidewalk project.

Council Member Medina:
• Requested an update from staff on the Gromer Project from the Public Works Director.
• Requested consideration for the installation of a crosswalk on Highway 43/F Street near Iron Valley Fitness Center from staff.

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• Attended the Community Clean Up Event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Mayor Saldana:
• Announced the upcoming True Light Baptist Church Neighborhood e vent 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. P ublic E MPLOYEE 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.
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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

______________________________________
Eduardo Saldaña, Mayor

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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Alecio Mora, Chief of Police

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Exceeding $500.00 for Police Department Sergeant to attend the Critical Incident Leadership for Field Supervisors training scheduled for May 26-27, 2026, in Rialto, CA.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve training exceeding $500.00 for one Wasco Police Department Sergeant to attend the Critical Incident Leadership for Field Supervisors training scheduled for May 26-27, 2026, in Rialto , California, including registration and lodging costs; and

2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15378, no environmental review is required.

Environmental Review:

The proposed action consists of a governmental administrative and fiscal activity that does not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. As such, it is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and is not subject to CEQA.

Background:

The Critical Incident Leadership for Field Supervisors course is designed to equip law enforcement supervisors and tactical personnel with the tools and techniques to make informed, effective decisions during critical incidents.

The training focuses on identifying key characteristics in developing incidents, recognizing factors that influence events, establishing operational priorities, and implementing strategies to prevent escalation and promote de-escalation toward a safe and successful resolution.

Discussion:

A Sergeant from the Wasco Police Department will be attending this training to enhance supervisory leadership and incident management skills. Field supervisors play a critical 17 of 60
role in managing high-risk incidents, including major crimes, critical incidents, and rapidly evolving situations requiring immediate leadership and decision-making.

Attendance at this training will help strengthen the Sergeant’s ability to assess developing incidents, establish priorities, and make sound operational decisions while ensuring the safety of officers and the public.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated cost of attendance, including registration, lodging, meals, and travel, is approximately $9 00.00 per employee. All costs will be covered by the Police Department’s allocated training budget. No additional impact on the General Fund is anticipated.

Attachments:

1. Critical Incident Leadership for Field Supervisors Course Information.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an agreement with The Wallace Group for Professional Engineering Services related to Wastewater/Stormwater System matters.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse an agreement with Wallace Group for Professional Engineering Services related to Wastewater System matters; 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.

Discussion:

The city has historically used John Kular Consulting for wastewater /stormwater engineering services on an as-needed basis. With John Kular retiring, the city has sought alternate wastewater consulting services specifically for Wastewater and Stormwater related matters.

The Wallace group, which has over three decades of experience in civil engineering, specializing in water resources, specifically wastewater and stormwater, is the city staff's recommendation to enter into a professional service agreement for these services.

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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The group would be contracted to perform work on an as -needed basis and provide support to staff on engineering and regulatory matters. Attached are the Wallace Group Services overview and rate schedule to be used on a time-and-materials basis for services the city requests, or as a task order for a specific deliverable.

Fiscal Impact:

Engineering services will be paid on a time -and-materials basis or on a task order basis for a deliverable.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Agreement

3. Exhibit A - Rate Schedule
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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 FINALIZE AND ENDORSE AN AGREEMENT WITH

THE WALLACE GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER RELATED MATTERS.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to contract with The Wallace Group to provide professional engineering services for wastewater and water-related matters; and

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

WHEREAS, said agreement has been made in the form and manner prescribed by the City of Wasco Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code; and

WHEREAS, The Wallace Group and the City each acknowledge that each party and their respective legal counsel have reviewed the agreement; and

WHEREAS, the agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

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

SECTION 1: Approves the agreement with The Wallace Group for professional engineering services for wastewater and stormwater related matters.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse the agreement.

SECTION 3: Authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to make the necessary budgetary appropriations.

-o0o-

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I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution No. 2026. - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on May 19, 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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ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 2026 -

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) made this ______day
of_______________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF WASCO, a municipal corporation (the "City"), and WALLACE GROUP , a California Corporation (the “Engineer”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the City and the Engineer intend to enter into an agreement (the “Agreement”) under which the Engineer will provide professional services for wastewater and stormwater system-related matters; and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the conditions of the Agreement, and the City intends to hire an engineer to provide engineering services related to wastewater and stormwater matters affecting the City. These services include, but are not limited to, reviewing existing systems and suggesting updates, designing plans and developing specifications, and hydraulic modeling and other related tasks.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth hereinafter, the parties agree as follows:

1. During the term of this Agreement, Engineer shall serve at the direction of the City Manager or designee. Engineer shall perform those services related to waste water and stormwater matters as determined by and as requested by the City Manager or designee by written communication or email directed to Engineer and within the time frames and the terms and conditions described therein. In that regard, whenever a service is requested, the Engineer shall submit a scope of work and cost proposal for the same, and the City and the Engineer shall negotiate, where necessary, over the terms of the same. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, City may contract with any other engineers to perform any services otherwise described herein and shall have no obligation or responsibility to utilize Engineer for any such services.

2. The Engineer shall receive payment for all services performed by the Engineer hereunder based on “ Time and Materials.” As used in this Agreement, "Time and Materials" shall mean the number of hours devoted by the Engineer and its staff to such services charged at the rate set forth in the Engineer's Rate Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part hereof. The Engineer's Rate Schedule shall remain unchanged for two (2) years from the date of this Agreement, subject to changes in prevailing wage as they apply to employees who receive prevailing wage.

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(the “Invoice”) for the services provided. Each Invoice shall include a description of the work performed by each employee or contractor, the time spent by each, and any additional information required by the City Manager or designee. The City Manager or designee shall have the right of reasonable review of each Invoice, and at the conclusion of the review, the 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 I nvoice by the city council, the same shall be paid in the regular payment cycle of the City for other bills and claims.

4. Engineer shall not provide engineering services within the City to any entity or individual other than the City without the prior written consent of the City, which consent may be given or denied in the City’s sole and absolute discretion.

5. Information, data, plans and specifications, engineer's estimates, and all other project documents drafted or created by Engineer or on behalf of Engineer for City shall belong to City and Engineer 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 Engineer for City or on behalf of Engineer for City shall be retained and maintained for City by Engineer in its offices at no additional cost to City. Engineer 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. Engineer shall not be liable for use of any such files or documents for purposes other than their original intended purpose.

6. (a) Engineer 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, without limitation, attorneys' fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for damage to any property, arising out of or in any way related to any negligent or intentional act, error, or omission by or on behalf of Engineer in performance of services under this contract.

(
b) In the event Engineer is a “design professional” as defined in Civil Code Section 2782.8, Engineer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of actions or deman ds, against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, that only arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful mis conduct of Engineer and only for the Engineer’s proportionate percentage of fault.

7. The term of this Agreement shall be from month to month , commencing as of the date of this Agreement, and shall be deemed automatically renewed at the commencement of each month . Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon ten (1 0) days' prior written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, Engineer shall be entitled to payment under the terms of this Agreement for the work completed by Engineer to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Manager, provided, however, if this Agreement is terminated due to a default by the Engineer, no 25 of 60

payment shall be due to the Engineer for the Services to which the default applied.

8. 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 when 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 or by United States mail, postage prepaid with notice deemed served on the third business day thereafter. All such notices shall be served as follows: if to City - City Manager, 746 8th Street, Wasco, California 93280, Fax – (661) 758-7214, Email – [email protected], or if to Principal – Bryan Childress, 612 Clarion Court

9. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Fax: (805) 544-4011, Email: [email protected]. 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.

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 regarding 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.

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, Engineer shall not, under any conditions, assign this Agreement or 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 of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and not be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby.

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counsel have reviewed this Agreement and agree that this Agreement is 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 be determined against the party so drafting the Agreement.

19. Without limiting Engineer's obligations under Paragraph 7 of this Agreement, Engineer 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, errors and omissions insurance satisfactory to City in an amount not less than $1 million per claim; and Engineer shall provide City with appropriate certificates of insurance and endorsements for the comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in which City, its 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. The Engineer is an independent contractor under this Agreement and is not an agent or employee of the City.

21. This Agreement or any amendment to the same may be executed in counterparts. A facsimile or electronic copy of this Agreement shall be as effective as the original for all purposes.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first hereinabove written. City of Wasco, California, “City”

By:

M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager ,

WALLACE GROUP, a
California Corporation, “Engineer”

By: ______________________________
Bryan C Childress, P rincipal

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EXHIBIT “A”
[Engineer Rate Schedule]

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EXHIBIT A
Standard Billing Rates

Wallace Group 11.d.3. Exhbit A - Rate Schedule for Agreement 1

ExhibitEngineering, Design & Support Services:

Assistant Designer/Technician ........................................................................ $133 Designer/Technician I – IV................................................................................ $137/$147/$157/$167 Senior Designer/Technician I – III .................................................................. $178/$185/$192 GIS Technical Specialist ..................................................................................... $172 Senior GIS Technical Specialist ....................................................................... $184 Associate Engineer I – III ................................................................................... $145/$155/$165 Engineer I – IV ....................................................................................................... $184/$189/$194/$199 Senior Engineer I - III .......................................................................................... $217/$225/$232 Director .................................................................................................................... $236 Principal Engineer/Consulting Engineer ..................................................... $264 Principal ................................................................................................................... $290

Surveying Services:

Party Chief .............................................................................................................. $197 Party Chief (*Prevailing Wage) ....................................................................... $250 Instrument Person ............................................................................................... $138 Instrument Person (*Prevailing Wage) ........................................................ $150 Associate Survey Technician .......................................................................... $130 Survey Technician I – IV ..................................................................................... $145/$150/$160/$165 Land Surveyor I – III ............................................................................................ $176/$186/$196 Senior Land Surveyor I - III ............................................................................... $205/$210/$215 Director .................................................................................................................... $236 Principal Surveyor ................................................................................................ $264 P rincipal ................................................................................................................... $290

Planning Services:

Associate Planner I - II ....................................................................................... $119/$129 Planner I – IV .......................................................................................................... $145/$155/$165/$175 Senior Planner I - III ............................................................................................ $180/$185/$190 Director .................................................................................................................... $217 Principal Planner/Consulting Engineer ........................................................ $232 Principal ................................................................................................................... $290

Landscape Architecture Services:

Associate Landscape Designer I – II ............................................................. $114/$124 Designer I – IV ....................................................................................................... $129/$134/$139/$144 Landscape Architect I - IV ................................................................................. $153/$158/$163/$168 Senior Landscape Architect I - III ................................................................... $174/$179/$184 Director .................................................................................................................... $202 30 of 60
Wallace Group 11.d.3. Exhbit A - Rate Schedule for Agreement 2

Principal Landscape Architect ......................................................................... $222 Principal ................................................................................................................... $290

Construction/Program Management and Inspection Services:

Construction Office Tech I-III .......................................... $129/$139/$149 Construction Inspector I-IV ............................................ $155/$160/$165/$170 Senior Construction Inspector ........................................ $175 Construction Inspector (*Prevailing Wage) .......................... $185 Assistant Construction/ Program Manager I - II ..................... $170/$175 Construction/ Program Manager I-III ................................. $180/$185/$190 Senior Construction/ Program Manager I - II ........................ $200/$205 Assistant Resident Engineer I - II...................................... $180/$185 Resident Engineer I-III .................................................. $1 90/$195/$200 Senior Resident Engineer I-II .......................................... $2 10/$215 Director .................................................................. $2 35 Principal Construction Manager ....................................... $261 Principal .................................................................. $290

Public Works Administration Services:

Project Analyst I - IV ................................................... $129/$139/$149/$159 Senior Project Analyst I - III ........................................... $165/ $170/$175 Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist I - III ................. $180/$185/$190

Support Services:

Office Assistant ......................................................... $125 Project Assistant I – III .................................................. $135/ $140/$150

*Prevailing Wage:

State established prevailing wage rates will apply to some services based on state law, prevailing wage rates are subject to change over time and geographic location.

Rig
ht to Revisions:

Wallace Group reserves the right to revise our standard billing rates on an annual basis, personnel classifications may be added as necessary.

Additional Professional Services:

Fees for expert witness preparation, testimony, court appearances, or depositions will be billed at the rate of $400 an hour. If required to meet schedule requests, overtime on a project will be billed at 1.5 times the employee’s typical hourly rate.

Direct Expenses:

Direct expenses will be invoiced to the client and a handling charge of 15% may be added.

Sample direct expenses include, but are not limited to the following:

• travel expenses • sub-consultant services • agency fees • delivery/copy services • mileage (per IRS rates) • other direct expenses

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Invoicing and Interest Charges:

Invoices are submitted monthly on an accrued cost basis. A finance charge of 1.5% per month may be assessed on all balances that are thirty days past due.

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager or designee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order with Munguia Heating & AC for the R eplacement and Installation of the AC unit at the City’s Utility Billing Office, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager or designee to endorse and execute a purchase order with Munguia Heating & AC for the replacement and installation of the AC unit at the City’s Utility Billing Office, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, and

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 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:

The City’s utility billing office’s current AC Unit is 20 years old and in need of replacement.

Given the unit's constant need for repairs and the approaching hot weather, staff find it prudent to replace the entire unit to ensure continued operability.

Staff allocated funds for the unit replacement in the current fiscal year and obtained three quotes from various service providers. Munguia Heating & AC submitted an $11,100 bid for the replacement and installation of a new unit, including the best warranty, as

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specified in the attached quote. The $15,000.00 request includes contingencies to cover any unforeseen costs associated with the unit's replacement and installation.

Three Quotes

1. Air King Heating & Cooling Inc - $9,900.00

2. Munguia Heating & AC - $11,100.00

3. Balanced Air Mechanical - $14,466.25

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of the unit replacement and installation will be paid from the facility's maintenance operating budget.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Three Quotes

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

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

OR DESIGNEE TO ENDORSE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MUNGUIA

HEATING & AC FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE AC UNIT AT THE CITY’S UTILITY BILLING OFFICE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00.

WHEREAS, the City wishes to have Munguia Heating and AC for the replacement and installation of this unit; and

WHEREAS, Munguia Heating and AC provides the best valued bid, including a warranty; and

WHEREAS, the costs of this work will be covered out of the facilities maintenance budget.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes City Manager or designee to approve and execute a purchase order with Munguia Heating & AC for the replacement and installation of the AC unit at the City’s Utility Billing Office, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to make the necessary budgetary appropriations for this work.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing Resolution No. 2026. - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on May 19, 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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Price: $11,000.00
Review and Sign
Price $11,000.00
Description Qty Price
5 Ton Package
[5YCC4042A1090A] 5T PKGULN 13.4SEER2
REMOVE EXISTING SYSTEM.

LIFT, SET AND SECURE NEW PACKAGE UNIT.

CONNECT ALL REQUIRED ELECTRICAL WITHIN SYSTEM.

PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE TO SYSTEM.

INSTALL NEW THERMOSTAT.

ENSURE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING, UPON COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION. 1 $11,000.00

Proposal Notes:

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON FUNCTIONAL PARTS
10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON OUTDOOR COIL
10 YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR

LABOR WARRANTY
1 YEAR LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY WITH MUNGUIA HEATING AND AIR REFRIGERANT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

Munguia Heating and Air Conditioning
License #931450
555 Second St.

McFarland, CA 93250

PROPOSAL
Presented to:

City of Wasco
5410 7th Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Job # 9375
Job Name Quote
Proposal # P-9375-1
Technician Juan Munguia
Issue Date Feb 24 2026
Customer Contact:

H: (661) 979-3703
M: (661) 375-2303
E: [email protected]
Service Location:

Finance
764e E St
Wasco, CA 93280

ESTIMATE
Air King Heating & Cooling Inc
P .O Box 696
Delano, CA 93216
[email protected]
+1 (661) 725-6000
Bill to
City of Wasco
764 E St
Wasco, Ca 93280
Ship to
City of Wasco
746 8th Av
Wasco, Ca 93280
Estimate details
Estimate no.: 2010
Estimate date: 02/25/2026
MODEL: DP3GM6008033
# Date Product or service Description Qty Rate Amount

1. 02/25/2026 Unit -To remove old existing unit and
dispose
-Install new DAIKIN 5-ton package unit
-New stand for unit
-New service disconnect
-New gas/electrical connections
-Permit and testing
-Labor and crane included
Finance Oﬃce HVAC unit replacement
Warranty
1 year labor
5 years on parts
1 $9,900.00 $9,900.00
Total $9,900.00
Accepted date Accepted by
t o k e n = 9 0 9 5 a 9 e 9 2 2 8 c 4 d 2 f 9 8 5 9 3 7 6 5 3 b d 2 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 0 0 5 b 9 b 2 9 e 4 6 5 3 8 1 8 9 f 8 0 a 8 8 2 c 7 b 3 a e 2 3 6 7 d 4 8 0 0 e 0 4 7 7 d 8 7 b 9 6 4 1 7 2 1 6 b f 5 c f 38 of 60

ESTIMATE
Balanced Air Mechanical
8434 Andromeda Ln
Bakersﬁeld, CA 93306-8401
[email protected]
+1 (661) 817-5429
Bill to
City of Wasco
Estimate details
Estimate no.: 1030
Estimate date: 02/26/2026
# Date Product or service Description Qty Rate Amount

1. 5 ton Commercial Package Unit 1 $9,000.00 $9,000.00

2. Labor Labor including for any installation job. 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00

3. Misc. Material Material includes a new stand and duct work for unit.
1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00

4. Crane Call a crane for lifting unit if needed. 1 $600.00 $600.00 Subtotal $13,600.00
Sales tax $866.25
Total $14,466.25
Accepted date Accepted by
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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order for Assessing Centrifuge No. 1 with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to endorse and execute a purchase order for assessing Centrifuge No. 1 with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and

Environmental Review:

Background:

One of the critical processes in wastewater treatment is the dewatering and disposal of biosolids. Biosolids are produced when wastewater enters the sewer facility and passes through sedimentation processes that separate water from sludge. Although the sol ids are separated from the water and treated, further drying/dewatering is still required before we can dispose of them. The city currently relies on mechanical dewatering by centrifuges 1 and 2, and as a secondary option, solids are air -dried during the w arm months to save on centrifuge run time and associated costs.

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Discussion:

As part of CIP NO. 25008, funds were allocated for repairs to centrifuge No. 1. Due to the complexity and numerous components of a centrifuge, the first step in getting it fixed is to disassemble it and perform an assessment to verify the integrity of its internal components. After this phase is complete, the extent of the repairs will be determined, and an estimate will be brought back to the council for approval of the work.

A quote was obtained from GEA for the disassembly and inspection of the unit. GEA is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the city's current centrifuges and the authorized service provider for GEA Separator units, including the city's current model, as noted in the attached sole-source letter.

Staff is requesting approval for up to $20,000.00 to cover the cost of this work, including contingencies, before we can proceed to the next phase.

Fiscal Impact:

As part of Capital Improvement Project 25008, funds have been allocated for this request.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Quote

3. Sole-Source Letter

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

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

MANAGER TO ENDORSE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR ASSESSING CENTRIGUGE NO. 1 WITH GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT US, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00
WHEREAS, the City wishes to have GEA disassemble and inspect centrifuge No. 1; and

WHEREAS, GEA is the original equipment manufacturer of the city’s centrifuges; and

WHEREAS, the costs of this work will be covered out of CIP Project 25008.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to endorse and execute a purchase order with GEA for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to make the necessary budgetary appropriations for this work.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 6 - was passed and 42 of 60
adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on May 19, 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
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
The Council of the City of Wasco

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GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.

GEA Westfalia Separator Division
400 S Wuthering Hills Drive, Janesville, WI, 53546 USA
Tel: +1 201 767 3900
www.gea.com

Goods and services provided in accordance with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.

GEA Mechanical Equipment US, inc.GEA Westfalia Separator Division - 400 S Wuthering Hills City of Wasco WWTP
5410 7th Street
Wasco CA 93280
Period of validity
04/23/2026 to 05/08/2026
Offer No. Date
8700.621.235 04/23/2026
Enquiry No. customer
from 04/23/2026
Customer No.
13018837
Co-ordinator
Richard Bischof
Tel.:

[email protected]
Quotation
Terms of delivery
Incoterms 2020
EXW Ex Works Janesville
Terms of payment currency: USD
Payable immediately Due net
Trading conditions
*********THIS IS AN ESTIMATE OF THE APPROXIMATE COSTS********* ***Final charges will be totaled at the completion of the service and may differ from the quotation. ******A purchase order is required before work can be scheduled, or parts shipped. *** Unused Parts can be returned within 10 days of completion of service for full credit. Any parts to be returned AFTER service is completed must be sent back within 10 daysof the service date otherwise you will be charged a Restocking fee of 20%.

Returns will be shipped to the below address AT CUSTOMERS EXPENSE:

GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.
400 S. Wuthering Hills Dr.

Janesville, WI 53546

**PRICES VALID FOR 15 DAYS FROM DATE OF QUOTE**
**LABOR & TRAVEL TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE** **EXPENSES WILL BE INVOICED AT ACTUAL COST**
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City of Wasco WWTP
5410 7th Street
Wasco CA 93280
Offer No. Date
8700.621.235 04/23/2026
Enquiry No. customer
from 04/23/2026
Equipment
185196 Spiess Construction,Wasco,CA,US 0013018837
0010-0190-805 8006-630 /UCA 501-00-32

GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.

GEA Westfalia Separator Division
400 S Wuthering Hills Drive, Janesville, WI, 53546 USA
Tel: +1 201 767 3900
www.gea.com

Goods and services provided in accordance with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
**PLEASE INCLUDE QUOTE NUMBER ON PURCHASE ORDER**
This is in accordance with GEA’s terms and conditions which can be provided upon request.

GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.
400 S Wuthering Hills Dr
Janesville, WI 53546, United Stat Please update your records with our new contact information:

The Contract Price stated in Seller’s Proposal includes only the specified Goods and Services, and excludes all value added, sales or other taxes, customs tariffs or duties related to the Goods and Services (“External Charges”) which will be invoiced to the Customer as separate line items. Seller reserves the right to adjust the line items for the External Charges to reflect any changes thereto that occur after formation of the Contract, but prior to delivery to the Customer (an “External Charge

Item Material
Designation
Qty UQ

Net
(USD)
Price
(USD)
000006 9300-0002-900 24.00 PC 240.00 5,760.00

SERVICE WORKING HOURS
000012 9300-0002-241 6.00 PC 316.00 1,896.00
LABOUR OT MON.-FRI.
000015 9300-0002-120 16.00 PC 240.00 3,840.00
TRAVEL MON.-FRI.
000018 9300-0002-156 4.00 PC 250.00 1,000.00

ACCOMMODATION
000021 9300-0002-155 500.00 MI 0.70 350.00

MILEAGE
000027 9300-0002-153 1.00 PC 400.00 400.00
MEALS
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GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.

GEA Westfalia Separator Division
400 S Wuthering Hills Drive, Janesville, WI, 53546 USA
Tel: +1 201 767 3900
www.gea.com

Goods and services provided in accordance with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Net value: 13,246.00 USD
Tax 586.98 USD
Sum total 13,832.98 USD
We thank you for your inquiry and look forward to receiving your firm order. 46 of 60

GEA INTERNAL

April 24, 2026

City of Wasco Wastewater Treatment Plant
Luis Flores – Wastewater Supervisor
5410 7th Street, Wasco CA 93280
(661) 758-7229
[email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter provides formal justification for procuring maintenance and repair services for our centrifuge systems from GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. on a sole-source basis.

GEA is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the authorized service provider for GEA Separator units, including UCA 501-00-32, Serial Number: 8006-630. The proprietary design of these separators requires specialized diagnostic equipment, OEM-certified technicians, and genuine GEA replacement parts, all of which are exclusively supplied by GEA. No third-party vendor has access to the necessary technical data, tooling, or firmware needed to perform qualified service on these units.

OEM-certified service is essential to ensure performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Using non- authorized providers would risk operational failure, safety issues, and loss of warranty protection.

Sincerely,

Joshua Dayberry

Service Sales Specialist
Pharma and Non-Food Sales
Pure Flow Processing | NAM & Germany

Email
Mobile
Web
[email protected]
602-284-4670
www.gea.com

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Tom Schorter, City Attorney
Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Policy on Disruptions of Telephonic or Internet Services During Public Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Approving the Policy on Disruptions of Telephonic or Internet Services During Public Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707; and

Environmental Review:

This action is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore not subject to CEQA, since it does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable ind irect physical change in the environment. The approval of this agenda item does not commit the City to a definite course of action in regard to a project since the action authorized herein is a professional service agreement. This proposed activity is therefore not subject to CEQA. Any future action connected to this approval that constitutes a project will be reviewed for CEQA compliance.

Background:

The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that, with limited exceptions, all meetings of a legislative body of a local agency be open and public and that all people be permitted to attend and participate.

In 2025, the Legislature adopted Senate Bill 707 (Durazo), which amends the Brown Act and establishes additional teleconference and public access requirements for city councils and county boards of supervisors. The bill becomes operative on July 1, 2026, and remains in effect until January 1, 2030

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Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Wasco will be required to:
• Teleconferencing and Remote Participation Requirements • Enhancing Public Engagement
• Teleconferencing for advisory bodies (such as the Planning Commission)

Discussion:

The purpose of this agenda item is to review Brown Act requirements under SB 707 with the Council and to advise the Council as to how the city is preparing to ensure the requirements are met in a timely manner.

A. Teleconferencing and Remote Participation Requirements

1. Mandatory Hybrid Meetings: Eligible legislative bodies, such as the Wasco City Council, must provide hybrid meetings, which means an in -person meeting plus a teleconference option for their meetings. The teleconference option must be either a two -way telephonic or audiovisual platform (e.g., Zoom ). If using audiovisual platforms, a call-in option and active captioning (if available) are required.

2. Policy Regarding Broadcast Disruption: Prior to July 1, 2026, the City Council must adopt an open session policy regarding hybrid meetings that includes procedures for restoring service in the event of broadcast disruption. The policy should include: (i) steps to be taken if audio, video, or the entire platform fails, (ii) the appropriate personnel to take corrective action to restore service, and (iii) the procedure to notify the public and resume the meeting upon restoration of service
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In addition, the policy should also outline how the City Council will deal with a disruption or disturbance from a member of the public, either in person or via teleconference, and restore decorum to the meeting. The policy should also address procedures for accommodating disability requests from a Councilmember or a member of the public to participate in the meeting, and define “just cause” and “emergency circumstances” for purposes of a Councilmember's remote participation.

3. One-Hour Recess Requirement: Starting July 1, 2026, if a disruption prevents the public from attending the meeting remotely, the City Council must take a recess and try to restore service. If service cannot be restored within one (1) hour, the City Council must conduct a roll call vote confirming that good-faith efforts were made and make a finding that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the use of remote access.

B. Enhancing Public Engagement

1. Translation of meeting agendas: The City must translate meeting agendas (but not the entire agenda packet ) into languages where 20% of the City’s population speaks an applicable foreign language and at the same time that population speaks English less than “very well.” The source of the data must come from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

The applicable language for the City of Wasco is Spanish. Digital translation is expressly permitted, currently with no liability for accuracy.

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2. Translation of the City website: Similar to meeting agendas, the City’s website must also be translated if 20% of the City’s population speaks an applicable foreign language, and at the same time, that population speaks English less than “very well. “Each translation must be accessible through a prominent direct link posted on the City’s website home page.

3. Assistance in translation services : The City is required to reasonably assist members of the public who wish to translate a public meeting into any language or wish to receive interpretation provided by another member of the public. SB 707 does not require the City to provide translation services, but only to assist others who choose to engage in translation/interpretation services.

However, as you know, the City already complies with this requirement.

4. Translation near posting sites : The City must also provide a freely accessible physical location near where the agendas are posted, and allow the public to post additional translations of the agenda in that location.

5. Outreach requirements: The City must make reasonable efforts to invite groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings to attend City Council meetings. The Council will identify those groups to invite and provide direction to Staff.

6. Teleconferencing for advisory bodies (such as the Planning Commission) : SB 707 further standardizes teleconferencing procedures for advisory bodies, such as planning commissions, and other commissions and committees of the City.

However, before an advisory body may use teleconferencing, the City Council must first formally autho rize it by resolution or policy. Commissioners or Committee members participating remotely must maintain real-time, two-way communication for the duration of the meeting, unless the member has a physical or mental condition meeting ADA disability criteria that results in a need to participate off camera. Further, the bill removes the prior requirement to publicly notice each remote location. Also, SB 707 requires each advisory body to reauthorize its use of teleconferencing every six months by majority vote, confirming that the practice continues to serve the public interest. At this time, staff is focusing on the requirements for the Council and will then address the policy for the Planning Commission and Measure X Oversight Committee.

Fiscal Impact:

SB 707 is a legislative unfunded mandate of cities , which must bear the additional costs associated with compliance. An estimate of costs to implement SB 707 requirements has not been prepared at this time. Anticipated costs include alteration and expansion of Council Chambers audiovisual equipment, costs to translate agendas, outreach and website materials, and additional personnel costs for recurring staff time necessary to ensure meetings comply with SB 707.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. SB 707 Policy
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City of Wasco
City Council Policy on Disruptions of
Telephonic or Internet Service During
Public Meetings

Adopted: May 19, 2026

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1. Background
Senate Bill 707 (2025) amended the Brown Act to require eligible legislative bodies to adopt, on or before July 1, 2026, a policy addressing how the agency will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from attending or observing a meeting remotely. This policy is adopted to comply with that requirement and to ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions.

2. Purpose
This policy establishes procedures for responding to a disruption in the telephonic or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to meetings of the City of Wasco City Council, as required by the Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54953.4). The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and continuity of government during technology disruptions.

3. Definitions
For purposes of this policy:

• “Disruption” means any failure, outage, or other interruption that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting via these remote access services.
• “Remote access services” means the two-way telephonic service and/or two-way audiovisual platform used to provide real- time remote public attendance and observation of meetings.

4. Applicability
This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the City Council at which remote public participation is offered or required under the Brown Act.

5. Procedures in the Event of a Service Disruption

5.1 Response to Service Disruption
If the Presiding Officer or Clerk becomes aware of a disruption to the agency’s remote access services that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely:

1. The Presiding Officer or Clerk shall immediately announce the disruption to the public.

2. The Presiding Officer shall recess the open session of the meeting.

Staff shall begin efforts to diagnose and restore the disrupted service.
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3. The Council shall not reconvene the open session of the meeting until at least one hour following the disruption, or until telephonic or internet service is restored, whichever is earlier. The Council may meet in closed session during this period.

6. Reconvening the Open Session

6.1 Timing
The open session may be reconvened after at least one hour has elapsed from the time of disruption or as soon as service is restored, whichever occurs earlier.

6.2 If Service Is Restored
If the remote access service is restored before or at the time the meeting reconvenes, the meeting shall continue as normal.

6.3 If Service Is Not Restored
If service has not been restored after one hour, the City Council may reconvene and:

1. Adjourn the meeting; or

2. Continue the meeting in open session by adopting, by roll call vote, the following, or a substantially similar, finding:
“The City of Wasco has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.” Upon adoption of the finding, the legislative body may continue the open session despite the fact that remote access services have not been restored.

7. Recordkeeping
The Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including the following:
• The nature and time of the disruption.
• The restoration efforts undertaken.
• The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable).
• Any finding adopted pursuant to Section 6.3.
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8. Review and Updates
This policy may be amended by the City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session, not on the consent calendar.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: May 19, 2026

SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager or D esignee to Endorse and Execute a Purchase Order with Siemens for Repairs to the City’s Solar Farm, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager or designee to endorse and execute a purchase order with Siemens for repairs to the City’s Solar Farm, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

The city’s 1.8 MW solar farm, located near the city’s sewer facility, generates and exports renewable energy to the grid. The energy from the solar array offsets some of the energy consumed by the city’s facilities, including the well sites and the sewer plant.

Due to unforeseen malfunctions in some panels and inverters, and vandalism, repairs are needed to restore the entire unit to 100% energy production capacity. Siemens, which constructed and completed the solar project, provided a quote for the repairs detailed

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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in the attached quote. Staff is requesting an amount not to exceed $ 30,000.00 to carry out these repairs.

F
iscal Impact:

The water enterprise will cover the costs of these repairs from its current operating budget.

A
ttachments:

1. Resolution

2. Quote
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

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

OR DESIGNEE TO ENDORSE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SIEMENS FOR REPAIRS TO THE CITY’S SOLAR FARM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 WHEREAS, the City wishes to have Siemens make the necessary repairs to the city solar farm; and

WHEREAS, Siemens developed and constructed the city's Solar field; and

WHEREAS, staff find it a prudent course of action to urgently make these repairs by a vendor familiar with the facility, therefore, three quotes were not obtained.

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

SECTION 1: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to endorse and execute a purchase order with Siemens for repairs to the City’s Solar Farm, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to make the necessary budgetary appropriations for this work.

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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 May 19, 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
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
The Council of the City of Wasco

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Luis Villa
Public Works Director
City of Wasco, CA
801 8
th Street
Wasco, CA 93280

RE: Commitment to pa yment for site assessment regarding second vandalism event

Dear Mrs. Luis Villa,

As we discussed in our meeting on May 12, 2026, Siemens is amenable to complet e the second site assessment to investigate and evaluate what additional vandalism (March 7, 2026) was done to the Solar PV system located at 1000 7th St, Wasco, CA 93280, United States. The cost for the second site assessment will be carried in the final comprehensive proposal to address all maintenance issues including both routine corrective maintenance and repairs related to the vandalism as requested. Siemens has issued (4) separate proposals to the City of Wasco, CA to address historical corrective maintenance issues as well as issues derived from the initial site assessment following the first vandalism event (February 2026). Below is a brief summary of the proposals that have been submitted thus far to address the issues. A final compre hensive proposal will be submitted to capture all remaining work that needs to be completed to address all issues (corrective and vandalism) after the assessment is completed.

In the event, the City of Wasco elects to not move forward with the comprehensive proposal to address all corrective maintenance issues, including the vandalism related issues, the City shall pay Siemens separately for the second site assessment valued at $3,642. Please sign the letter on the line provided below to agree to these terms and return to Mark Castaneda.

Brief summary of proposals submitted to the City of Wasco:
• Engineer research to determine suitable replacement for Inverters - $2,000 • Troubleshoot failed inverters No. 3 and No. 7 - $2,662 • Repair Inverters No. 2, 5, 12, 15 & 18 (labor only, inverter equipment is covered under RMA manufacturer replacement) - $5,422
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12.05.2026 Restricted | © Siemens 20XX 2
• Replace PV wire home runs that were cut as part of initial vandalism - $6,189 • Repairs related to second vandalism assessment - $TBD

City of Wasco Representative:______________________________ Date:____________

Mark Castañeda, CEM, CMVP
SIEMENS Smart Infrastructure | Sustainability
Client Services | USA
Cell: 972-206-7530 |Email: [email protected]

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