City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026
MINUTES
WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, June 2, 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, Raya ABSENT: Mayor Saldaña, Council Member Medina
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
4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.
5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Manager Scott Hulbert mentioned there would be an updated Staff Report for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 General Fund Budget Proposal for item 14.a.
Motion by Council Member Martinez, Seconded by Council Member Raya, to approve the agenda with the changes mentioned by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA, MEDINA
6) PRESENTATIONS: None
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Ana Orozco, founder of the Wasco Bike Club
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026 Executive Assistant I, Cinthia Ugalde, mentioned that 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 report, the upcoming Mobile Clinic scheduled for June 15, 2026, and the start of the PAL Nutrition Program scheduled to start June 8, 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 $ 511,401.74 No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any of the Council members.
Motion by Council Member Martinez , Seconded by Council Member Raya , to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA, MEDINA
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 Sign and Execute a Non -Hazardous Garbage Collection and Removal Services Agreement No. C5613396 with the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to provide refuse collection and disposal services.
Reso#2026-4234
Oral presentation by Public Works Director Luis Villa reported on contract renewal with the State Prison and the City of Wasco.
There were no public comments.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Seconded by Council Member Martinez, to adopt the resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA, MEDINA
b. Update on the SNIP Program: Overall Count-Informational Only Oral presentation by Public Works Director Luis Villa report ing on the 3-year SNIP Program that recently ended - the total amount funded was $288,000.00; a total of 37 SNIP events; and a total of 1,665 animals were spayed and neutered. Staff are continuing to seek additional grants to continue the service.
There were no public comments.
Informational item only; no action.
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Review and Possible Minute Action on the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 General Fund Budget Proposal.
PowerPoint presentation by Finance Director Tracy Blakemore repor ting on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Proposal.
There were no public comments.
Informational item only; no action.
15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
• No reports.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
• No reports.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
• Cleanup event is scheduled for June 20, 2026, at Teresa Burke Elementary School.
16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the city council on the following:
• Wasco High School Farm Ground Breaking occurred on June 2, 2026. • Community Breakfast scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. • Road Updates presented by the Public Works Director, Luis Villa. • Celebration of Education by the Wasco Elementary School District occurred on May 21, 2026.
• Memorial Day Event: Bakersfield National Cemetery occurred on May 23, 2026. • Memorial Day Event: City of Wasco occurred on May 25, 2026. • Father/Daughter Dance event held at 7th Street Plaza on May 21, 2026.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026 • Independence Day Event scheduled for July 4th starts at 6:00 p.m. at Barker Park. • Upcoming League of Cities Annual Conference scheduled Sept ember 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim.
17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
• Attended the Bike Club Event on Friday, May 29, 2026. • Attended the Memorial Day Event at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. • Attended the Memorial Day Event at Wasco Cemetery.
Council Member Martinez:
• Attended the Father/Daughter Dance on May 21, 2026.
• Suggested a recognition to the Orange Heart Foundation. • Attended the ICSC Las Vegas Conference on May 18-20, 2026.
There were no public comments on the closed session items.
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna adjourned into closed session at 7:34 p.m. with a seven-minute recess.
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna adjourned from the closed session at 8:28 p.m.
18) CLOSED SESSION:
a. Closed Session Minutes for May 5, 2026.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: WPOA
d. Public EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -54957
Title: City Manager
e. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANITICPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases)
f. CONFERNECE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-200-06
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party Marlow Ag Logistics
g. CONFERNECE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-140-52, 487-180-01 and 487-200-04
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party, I&M Sheep Company
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026 19) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
City attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.
a. Closed Session Minutes for May 5, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Martinez , Seconded by Council Member Raya , to approve the agenda as to form, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SALDAÑA, MEDINA
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521
No reportable action
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: WPOA
No reportable action
d. Public EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION -54957
Title: City Manager
No reportable action
e. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANITICPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases) No reportable action
f. CONFERNECE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-200-06
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party Marlow Ag Logistics
No reportable action
g. CONFERNECE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-140-52, 487-180-01 and 487-200-04
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party, I&M Sheep Company
No reportable action
20) ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026
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Gilberto Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem
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