Agenda, regular meeting — Wasco City Council, August 18, 2026

City of Wasco Council Agenda, August 18, 2026 www.cityofwasco.org

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WASCO

PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
TUESDAY , AUGUST 18, 2026
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P .M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL- 746 8TH STREET, WASCO, CA EDUARDO SALDAÑA, MAYOR, DISTRICT 4
Council Members:

District 1- Gilberto Reyna, Mayor Pro Tem District 2 – Vincent R. Martinez District 3 – Valentin Medina District 5 – Miguel Raya M
. Scott Hurlbert Tom Schroeter Maria O. Martinez
City Manager City Attorney City Clerk
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EGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor

2) ROLL CALL:

3) FLAG SALUTE: Mayor

4) INVOCATION:

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition - Wasco Police Activities League PAL Summer Nutrition Program Interns

b. Recognition – Wasco Police Activities League PAL Champion Boxers, Coaches, and PAL Gym

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS:

In compliance with Government Code Section 54954.3, Public Communic ations is that portion of Council meetings set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of any City business other than scheduled agenda items. Comments are limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and are limited to no more than two (2) minutes. Per the City Council Protocols, the period for general public communications will be limited to thirty (30) minutes, starting with in- person speakers followed by virtual speakers.

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

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 for separate consideration. 2 to 97
City of Wasco Council Agenda, August 18, 2026 www.cityofwasco.org a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 2,396,692.21.

b. Approval of the City Council Minutes:

1. June 21, 2026, Regular Meeting
c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for two (2) Wasco Police Department Professional Staff members to attend the 9 -1-1 Leadership & Supervisors Course scheduled for September 22 -25, 2026, in Newport Beach, California.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Lieutenant to attend the POST Management Course scheduled for October 19 through December 3, 2026, in San Diego, California.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Officer to attend the Advanced Arrest and Control Instructor - Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Certification Course scheduled for August 31-September 4, 2026, in Bakersfield, California.

f. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 18 – 20, 2026, in Redondo Beach, CA.

g. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Transit Coordinator and Administrative Manager to attend the California Transit Association (CTAA) 61ST Annual Fall Conference & Expo on October 28- 30, 2026, in Monterey, CA.

h. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement , Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments thereto for the 2026 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants.

i. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Sworn Staff Member, one (1) Dispatcher, and one (1) Records Clerk , and the IT Manager to Attend the RIMSCON 29 Conference by Sun Ridge Systems from October 12-16, 2026, in Stateline, NV.

12)PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their report to Council. Councilmembers may ask questions of staff if they desire. Any member of the public may speak or present evidence after being recognized by the Mayor. All rules of decorum apply during Public Hearings. Each member of the Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte communications concerning the subject of the hearing.

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City of Wasco Council Agenda, August 18, 2026 www.cityofwasco.org 13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: NONE

14) NEW BUSINESS: The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for New Business items as the items are taken up. New Business items may be reordered at the Chair's discretion.

The public may speak up to 2 minutes on each agenda item.

a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Discussion and Possible Minute Action to Appoint one Voting Delegate and two Alternates and determining the City’s position regarding a resolution that has been submitted for consideration at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo held on September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. (Hurlbert)

b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appointing Valentin Medina to the Office of City Council Member for District 3 Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229, Canceling the Election for District 3, and Directing that the Election for District 1 Proceed as Scheduled.
(M. Martinez)

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Receive and File Report Cooling Center Operation and Possible Minute Action and Direction from City Council for Future Activation. (Villa)

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Rental Agreement with unWired Broadband, LLC for the use of a portion of the industrial property south of 6
th Street between H Street and J Street.
(Hurlbert)

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
b. Kern Council of Government (Reyna)
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña & Raya)

16) REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER:

17) REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL:

18) CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments on Closed Session Items only.

19) CLOSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, the Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.

a. Closed Session Minutes for August 4, 2026.

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City of Wasco Council Agenda, August 18, 2026 www.cityofwasco.org b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521

c. CONFERENCE W ITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9: one potential case.

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

e. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: City Manager pursuant to section 54957

20) CL
OSED SESSION ACTION: None

21) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall and Wasco Police Department's public notice boards, and on the internet on/or before A ugust 15, 2026, on/or before 6:00 p.m. – 72 hours prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting. The agenda is 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 on the city website, www.cityofwasco.org, and in 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 Fridays), 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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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
A072926 674,713.00
G072926 1,380,227.09
G073026 83,036.47
G080426 5,938.05
G080526 252,777.60 Verified By:

Grand Total 2,396,692.21 Finance Director:

WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A072926 CSJVRMA 78 INV0584 5714 2026/2027 1ST QUARTER DEPOSITS $674,713.00 2 A072926 Total $674,713.00
3 G072926 ACC BUSINESS 4766 9467928110 33173 FIBER NETWORK SERVICES $827.59 4 G072926 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17CT-6JVF-DTLD 33174 TRANSMISSION JACK $703.07 5 G072926 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1JLC-DMK1-KFGV 33174 RED FLAG $9.60 6 G072926 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1WR6-FVTJ-JM49 33174 CHAINSAW CHAINS $131.15 7 G072926 AXYS COMMUNICATIONS 6420 21877B 33175 PD REPEATER QUARTERLY BILLING $463.50 8 G072926 CEN-CAL CONSTRUCTION 3848 24149-05 33176 CITY WIDE ON CALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT $745,187.97 9 G072926 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00666 33177 SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT $1,920.40 10 G072926 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00667 33177 CONFLICT 8001 PUE $2,531.05 11 G072926 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00669 33177 WELL NO 12 PROJECT $10,492.25 12 G072926 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00670 33177 PROFESSIONAL SVCS STORAGE TANK FY25/26 $158.00 13 G072926 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1668 058433 33178 FINGERPRINTS $505.00 14 G072926 FLOWATER INC 5241 INV193815 33179 REPAIR, PARTS AND LABOR $465.48 15 G072926 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 57949-IN 33180 STREET SWEEPING $1,807.01 16 G072926 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 58590-IN 33180 STREET SWEEPING $2,314.09 17 G072926 KIMBALL MID WEST 1013 104573779 33181 SCREWS, NUTS & BOLTS $113.74 18 G072926 MARTIN, PARIS, AND MULLINS LLC 5976 2026-060 33183 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $2,100.00 19 G072926 MARTIN'S TOWING SERVICE 31 13721 33182 TOWING OF VEHICLE FOR PD $909.00 20 G072926 P & J ELECTRIC, INC. 66 10009 33184 CRANE REPAIRS $1,672.08 21 G072926 QUAD KNOPF, INC. 502 132380 33185 SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT $2,664.40 22 G072926 READYREFRESH 4027 26G0018613430 33186 06/15/26 - 07/14/26 DRINKING WATER $186.93 23 G072926 TAG/AMS, INC 298 8841 33187 PRE EMP DOT (8) POST ACCIDENT (1) $1,155.00 24 G072926 TAG/AMS, INC 298 8804 33187 PRE EMP DOT $130.00 25 G072926 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08541820000 071626 33188 CITY YARD 801 F ST $15.78 26 G072926 UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES CORPORATION 5117 05261505 33189 WELL 12 TREATMENT PROJECT $134,459.73 27 G072926 UNIFIED FIELD SERVICES CORPORATION 5117 06261407 33189 WELL 12 TREATMENT PROJECT 2 $468,394.27 28 G072926 UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE INC5268 EM019949 33190 PHYSICAL POST OFFER (3) $135.00 29 G072926 WALLACE GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 6459 68292 33191 PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MEETINGS $775.00 As of August 10th, 2026
Bill Pay
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 30 G072926 Total $1,380,227.09
31 G073026 AFFINITY TRUCK CENTER 405 F013345149:01 33192 RFS VEH #16: GOVERNOR COMPRESSOR, FREIGHT IN $234.52 32 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 11XT-QTXK-WTWF 33193 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS $52.28 33 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1CVJ-461P-4JDH 33193 PAL GYM EQUIPMENT PROJECT $308.11 34 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1FLQ-J469-RHHM 33193 BINDERS, FOLDERS, DIVIDERS $52.46 35 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1K77-K1PN-J3PN 33193 PAL GYM EQUIPMENT PROJECT $75.86 36 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1QHP-7MKG-MJHY 33193 PAL GYM EQUIPMENT PROJECT $379.43 37 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1VGF-NRDJ-3VJ7 33193 PAL GYM EQUIPMENT PROJECT $431.88 38 G073026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 161J-CY11-VCPN 33193 PAL GYM EQUIPMENT PROJECT $324.74 39 G073026 APWA 5020 000933269 33194 7/1/26-6/30/27 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR PW STAFF $1,416.20 40 G073026 ASPHALT COATINGS ENGINEERING, INC 411 37285 33195 20 YELLOW TRAFFIC PAINT $2,242.94 41 G073026 AXYS COMMUNICATIONS 6420 22054B 33196 PD REPEATER QUARTERLY BILLING $463.50 42 G073026 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167736001072126 33197 CH INTERNET SRVCS $325.62 43 G073026 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40038907 33198 7/13/26: : WW 5410 7TH ST , PEST CONTROL SERVI $68.00 44 G073026 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40038951 33198 7/13/26: 746 8TH & 1445 12T ST, PEST CONTROL SERV $268.00 45 G073026 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40038972 33198 7/13/26: : WW 5410 7TH ST , PEST CONTROL SERVI $68.00 46 G073026 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40040848 33198 7/13/26: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES $251.00 47 G073026 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 756899 33199 RFS VEH #27: OIL FILTER, AIR FILTER $25.09 48 G073026 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 756900 33199 POLICE VEH #P010: BATTERY $301.44 49 G073026 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 756906 33199 POLICE VEH#P010: THROTTLE BODY CLEANER $28.13 50 G073026 FED EX 123 9-393-85492 33200 EXPRESS SERVICES $29.35 51 G073026 FLOWATER INC 5241 INV193594 33201 746 8TH ST: OFFICE BREAK ROOM REPAIR $191.78 52 G073026 FRIAS, VICTOR 5401 440 33206 SHOP VEH #36: REAR GLASS REPLACE $344.02 53 G073026 GEORGINE LADDAGA 6466 REIMB 072226 33202 060126 UNIF STIP B465.86 $247.56 54 G073026 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9251529529 33203 SLOAN REGAL CLOSET FLUSH VAL-US $366.25 55 G073026 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9250286907 CREDIT 33203 CREDIT -$156.30 56 G073026 KIM TURNER, LLC 6019 Invoice-8843 33204 TRAINING J.A. $199.00 57 G073026 KIMBALL MID WEST 1013 104626385 33205 NUTS BUNDLE $401.45 58 G073026 NISSAN OF BAKERSFIELD 6467 H&B00007 33207 27006, 27006-0: TWO 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP TR $68,432.54 59 G073026 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-328867 33208 RFS VEH #96: AIR FILTER, THERMOSTAT, SWAY BAR LINK $116.69 60 G073026 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-328912 33208 POLICE VEH #P1: NEW COMPRESS, A/C KITS $301.51 61 G073026 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-328978 33208 STREET VEH #89: LED CAPSULE $97.18 62 G073026 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 072426 33209 UB NE COR CENTRAL AVE & MARGALO ST $213.70 63 G073026 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT1198 S189156 33210 26/27 ANNUAL PERMITS TO OPERATE 8/31/26-9/10/26 $314.00 64 G073026 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7160012168 33211 RFS VEH #27: 2 NEW TIRES $328.58 65 G073026 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO INC 6468 AWX539 33212 MATERIAL #GEN: BOLTS, WASHER BOXES $131.99 66 G073026 UNIVAR USA INC 111 54029130 33213 1400 J ST: WELL NO. 13, CHLORINE DELIVERY $1,077.03 67 G073026 UNIVAR USA INC 111 54029131 33213 WELL NO. 14: 747 G ST SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUICHLOR $1,252.94 68 G073026 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3313 33214 INVOICE # 3313 $1,830.00 69 G073026 Total $83,036.47
70 G080426 MARY VALENTI 5984 MARCH 2026 33216 PRE EMPLOYMENT EVALUATIONS (2) $1,000.00 71 G080426 RICHARDS, WATSON, GERSHON A PROFFESSIONAL CORP3343 259731 33217 JUNE LEGAL SERVICES $275.00 72 G080426 WILLBANKS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. 4147 26985 33218 GW REPORTING 2026 $2,308.05 73 G080426 WILLBANKS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. 4147 231013 33218 GW REPORTING 2026 $2,355.00 74 G080426 Total $5,938.05
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 75 G080526 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1TTP-T47P-4XGG 33219 INV #1TTP-T47P-4XGG OFFICE SUPPLIES $28.33 76 G080526 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XVL-QMDX-JWMD 33219 INV #1XVL-QMDX-JWMD OFFICE SUPPLIES $17.14 77 G080526 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1CVJ-461P-HQQN 33219 OFFICE CHAIR FOR DISPATCH $411.32 78 G080526 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1F7G-9WLG-FXD1 33219 HR USB CHARGER BLOCK $7.57 79 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581120 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $36.20 80 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581121 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $62.72 81 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581122 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 82 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581123 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $513.51 83 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581124 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 84 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581125 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $93.30 85 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581126 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.22 86 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581127 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $62.72 87 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581128 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 88 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581129 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 89 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581131 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 90 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581132 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $36.20 91 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581133 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $61.15 92 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581134 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 93 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581135 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 94 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581136 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 95 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581137 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $32.14 96 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025581138 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $93.30 97 G080526 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025582661 33220 PHONE SERVICES 06/24/26 - 07/23/26 $107.46 98 G080526 BANK UP CORPORATION 4259 7259 33221 JULY LOCKBOX PROCESSING $707.38 99 G080526 BHT ENGINEERING, INC 5134 WA26-017 33222 INVOICE # WA26-017 $1,135.00 100 G080526 BRAXBRO, INC 6255 1832 33223 BRAXBRO SCADALINK SUBSCRIPTION - CYBERSECURITY & E $400.00 101 G080526 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4276101325 33224 UNIFORM SERVICES 071726 $361.08 102 G080526 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 4480 4275356720 33224 UNIFORM SERVICES 071026 $361.08 103 G080526 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1947 1371670 33225 RFS VEH #20: SILICONE $102.79 104 G080526 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1947 1370398 33225 27012-0: PURCHASE OF A NEW SKID STEER $142,830.22 105 G080526 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 757040 33226 STREET VEH #80: HOSE END, HOSE, FITTINGS $74.02 106 G080526 DANIEL MORGAN 6084 COW202607 33227 PD RMM SOFTWARE $375.00 107 G080526 DANIEL MORGAN 6084 COW202608 33227 PD RMM SOFTWARE $375.00 108 G080526 ELECTRIC MOTOR WORKS INC. 2678 118669 33228 TECO-WESTHOUSE 2HP, NEMA PREMIUM EFFICIENT $1,263.28 109 G080526 FED EX 123 9-402-63939 33229 EXPRESS SERVICES $29.35 110 G080526 GRAINGER 415 9001825703 33230 BLK OVERALLS $149.04 111 G080526 GRAINGER 415 9001827550 33230 BLK WATERPROOF OVERALLS $149.04 112 G080526 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LTD 498 INV01101870 33245 COREPRO 15' AND BUFFER PACK $389.22 113 G080526 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9252004348 33231 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR WWT $593.58 114 G080526 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9252137383 33231 2-PLY PAPER TOWLS $40.79 115 G080526 INFO SEND, INC. 4244 314925 33232 TCP QTRLY INSERTS Q2 $956.61 116 G080526 KNIGHT'S SITE SERVICES, INC 1075 0000279093 33233 7/21/26-8/17/26: GW TOILET PORTABLE SERV $86.74 117 G080526 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 4733 YMH_20260803 33234 AUGUST INSURANCE PREMIUM $270.00 118 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451378 33236 PD JULY COPIER METER READING $174.47 119 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451380 33236 PD JULY COPIER METER READING $120.97 3 of 4
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 120 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451381 33236 FIN JULY COPIER METER READING $781.37 121 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451382 33236 PLNG JULY COPIER METER READING $115.33 122 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451383 33236 CH JULY COPIER METER READING $152.46 123 G080526 OFFICE 1 6328 AR1451384 33236 PW JULY COPIER METER READING $155.73 124 G080526 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-329012 33235 POLICE VEH #P1: FUEL & OIL FILTERS, MICRO-V BELT $184.13 125 G080526 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-329759 33235 STREET VEH #02: AIR & OIL FILTERS, 5QT MOTOR OIL $106.75 126 G080526 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-329783 33235 RFS VEH #26: ADHESIVE, GLASS CLNR, 6PK PAPER $27.58 127 G080526 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-329170 33235 CREDIT CORE RETURN -$10.00 128 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 0008539113-4 072026 33237 UB NW NE SE 92724 SOLAR PLANT- AC $57.12 129 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 0751114029-0 072826 33237 UB COW VEHICLES PARKING 1400 J ST $336.24 130 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 1495264257-8 072826 33237 UB 747 G ST TRANSIT CHARGERS $1,335.06 131 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 7955235222-5 072826 33237 UB 709 POSO AVE UNDERPASS $174.95 132 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 9285039198-5 072826 33237 UB 640 G ST AMTRAK WALK WAY $267.12 133 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 5199704189-5 072926 33237 UB MULTIPLE LOCATIONS $5,573.03 134 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 4401875412-5 33237 UB 1301 J ST WELL #13 $45,830.00 135 G080526 PG & E COMPANY 85 2867383297-9 072826 33237 UB 747 G ST WELL #14 $23,933.83 136 G080526 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7160012196 33238 POLICE VEH #GEN: 8 POLICE TIRES $1,068.79 137 G080526 STANDARD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO INC 6468 AYBY91 33239 RFS VEH #20: BOLTS $21.61 138 G080526 STINSON STATIONERS INC 160 386593-0 33240 CALCULATOR ROLLS $96.71 139 G080526 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS 5903 9286 33241 RIMS TO BRINC API CAD & SUPPORT $9,200.00 140 G080526 THE CRISCOM COMPANY 6407 271763 33242 AUG ECONOMIC DEV & GRANT WRITING SVCS $7,000.00 141 G080526 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 167 132390USB26 33243 JULY 2026-JUNE 2027: CAL STATE FEE FOR REGULATORY $759.26 142 G080526 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 167 1323902026 33243 2026 MEMBERSHIP FEE PLUS NEW UNIQUE 2025 BILLABLE $1,900.97 143 G080526 UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE INC5268 EM020068 33244 PHYSICAL POST OFFER $45.00 144 G080526 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3316 33246 INVOICE# 3316 $867.50 145 G080526 Total $252,777.60
146 Grand Total $2,396,692.21
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MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

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

THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.

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, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Executive Assistant I Monica Flores, 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 Saldaña

4) INVOCATION: observed a moment of silence.

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the agenda as to form with the following roll call vote:

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

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Caltrans SR46 Improvement Project Update
• Shelley Maggard, Caltrans Project Manager Update

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, July 21, 2026 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:

In-person public comments by Lucia Lara.

Deputy City Cler k Monica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

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 Alecio Mora reported on the current public safety report and the Junior Summer Camp update.

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 for separate consideration.
a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 293,133.76

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for July 7, 2026.

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for a Police Dispatcher to attend the POST Basic Dispatcher Academy from August 3-28, 2026, in Fresno, California.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses exceeding $500.00 for one Wasco Police Department Officer to attend the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Course scheduled for August 4-5, 2026, in San Bernardino, California.

e. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses exceeding $500.00 for one Wasco Police Department Police Officer to attend the POST Gang Investigations (ICI) Foundation Specialty Course scheduled for August 3 -7, 2026, in El Cajon, California.

f. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one Wasco Police Department Senior Police Officer to attend the Critical Incident 11 to 97
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, July 21, 2026 Management 360° Course scheduled for August 24 -26, 2026, in Grover Beach, California.

g. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a One -Year Service Agreement Renewal with Surge Technology Group, LLC dba P1 Technologies for Nutanix Software Licensing and Production Support for the Police Department, in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,925.54, Subject to City Manager and City Attorney Review.

Reso#2026-4359
Agmt#2026-019

h. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Enter Into and Execute a Grant Agreement, Budget Appropriations, and or Amendments thereto for the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) FY 2026- 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Step) In the Amount of $48,000.00.

Reso#2026-4360

i. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $709,218.00 for the REAP 2.0 Alley Improvement Project and to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $40,782.00.

Reso#2026-4361
Agmt#2026-020

j. Council finds that this Project is classified as categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15332; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Contract with Westrock LLC in an amount not to exceed $349,999.00 for the Beckes Street R oad Rehabilitation Project and to Execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $50,000.00. and authorizing the City Manager or Designee to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with the Wasco Recreation and Parks District for the Rehabilitation of two Westside Park parking lots.

Reso#2026-4362
Agmt#2026-021

k. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute an Agreement with VSS International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $218,211.00 for the NE Zone Fiber Seal Project and to Execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $200,000.00.

Reso#2026-4363
Agmt#2026-022

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, July 21, 2026 l. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Letter of Working Agreement(s) with the Kern County Fire Department.

Reso#2026-4364
No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any Council member.

There were no in-person public comments.

Deputy City Clerk Monica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

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

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

12) PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
Staff shall introduce the public hearing item and present their report to Council. Councilmembers may ask questions of staff if they desire. Any member of the public may speak or present evidence after being recognized by the Mayor. All rules of decorum apply during Public Hearings.

Each member of the Council shall verbally disclose all ex parte communications concerning the subject of the hearing
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13) DEFERRED BUSINESS: None

14) NEW BUSINESS: The public may comment on each item listed on the agenda for New Business items as the items are taken up. New Business i tems may be reordered at the Chair's discretion .

The public may speak up to 2 minutes on each agenda item.

a. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 202 6-2027 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules.

Reso#2026-4365
Human Resources Manager Nancy Vera gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.

Deputy City Clerk M onica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Motion by Council Member Medina, seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to adopt the resolution with the following roll call vote:

AYES: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2026-4341 to add Section 8 to add a clause pursuant to Elections Code § 10002 the governing body hereby Requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to permit the Kern County Elections Division to Provide any and all Services Necessary for conducting the General Election on November 3, 2026, and agrees to Pay for Said Services in full.

Reso#2026-4341 (1)
City Clerk Maria Martinez gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.

Deputy City Clerk M onica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to adopt the resolution with the following roll call vote:

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

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Service Agreement with GoTo Connect Technologies USA, LLC for an amount not to exceed $21,600.00, subject to City Manager and City Attorney Review.

Reso#2026-4366

City Manager Scott Hulbert gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.

Deputy City Clerk M onica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Medina, to adopt the resolution with the following roll call vote:

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

15) REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
a. Kern Economic Development Corporation (Medina)
• No report.
b. Kern Council of Governments (Reyna)
• No report.
c. Wasco Task Force (Saldaña and Raya)
• No report.
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16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the City Council on the following:
• HAWK Installation Update – Pending pole delivery and installation. • Community Breakfast scheduled Wednesday , August 5, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Independence High School.
• Bike Rodeo scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wasco High School Cafeteria parking lot.
• SNIP Event, sponsored by the Love Dogs group, is scheduled for August 10, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration required; $20.00 fee. • Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Dinner is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
• Citizen concern on the Sidewalk Installation Project. Update provided by the Public Works Director, Luis Villa.
• Wasco Rose Festival and Parade scheduled for September 12, 2026. • Evening in Bloom recognizing the Grand Marshal(s) scheduled for September 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
• Attended the St. John’s Catholic Church Food Distribution – Lideres Campesinas Food Forward on July 11, 2026.
• Informed Staff of the pothole and repairs required on the west side of the alley at 1209 Hwy 46, Fastrip gas station.
• Requested that staff provide plans to Council for refurbishing the alleys in the City. • Requested an update on Unwired: Timeline for replacing asphalt with concrete. • Informed that Kern County is working on local roads . Corner of Kimberlina and Central. Corner of Kimberlina and Palm.
• Requested to revisit the proposal to Kern County to work on the City’s local roads when the County is working on their right-of-way.

Council Member Medina:
• Requested from staff whether there is a Master Map regarding Weed Abatement.

Council Member Medina:
• Thanked the Assistant City Manager Maria Lara for working on obtaining grant funding for the City to provide internship opportunities. • Thanked Staff for maintaining the Filburn Avenue walking path.

18) CLOSED SESSION: Public comments on Closed Session Items only

There were no in-person public comments on the closed session items.

Deputy City Clerk M onica Flores announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 7:06 p.m. with a five-minute recess.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned out of closed session at 7:30 p.m.

19) CLOSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, the Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
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a. Closed Session Minutes for July 7, 2026.

b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:(1 potential case)

c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: M. Scott Hurlbert & Nancy Vera Employee Organization: SEIU Local 521

d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-200-06
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBE Services

20) C
LOSED SESSION ACTION:

City Attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.

a. Closed Session Minutes for July 7, 2026.

M
otion by Council Member 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:(1 potential case)
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

d. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION 54956.8
Property: APN 487-200-06
City Negotiator: City Manager, Mayor
Negotiating Party: TBE Services
No reportable action

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21) AD JOURNMENT :

Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

____________________________________
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: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and T raining Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for Two (2) Wasco Police Department Professional Staff Members to Attend the 9 -1-1 Leadership & Supervisors Course Scheduled for September 22 -25, 2026, in Newport Beach, California.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for two (2) Wasco Police Department Professional Staff members to attend the 9 -1-1 Leadership & Supervisors Course scheduled for September 22- 25, 2026, in Newport Beach, California; 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:

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

Background:

The 9-1-1 Leadership & Supervisors Course is a four-day leadership program designed for communications supervisors, communications center managers, and aspiring leaders in emergency communications. The course will be held September 22 through September 25, 2026, in Newport Beach, California. It focuses on building leadership skills, improvin g communication, strengthening accountability, and giving participants practical tools to lead their teams more effectively. The course is also Cal OES ATA reimbursement eligible, making it a valuable training opportunity for the Department's professional staff. 18 to 97

Discussion
The Wasco Police Department is committed to providing training opportunities that help employees grow professionally and better serve the community. This course will give two Professional Staff members practical leadership skills they can apply in the Communications Center, including leading teams, improving communication, managing change, and promoting accountability. Investing in our professional staff helps strengthen daily operations, supports employee development, and prepares future leaders within the Department. The knowledge gained from this training will enhance the efficiency of the Communications Center and improve the overall level of service provided to the public.

Fiscal Impact:

The registration fee is $1,499 per attendee, for a total cost of $2,998 for two Professional Staff members. Additional expenses include lodging, meals, mileage, and other authorized travel costs. Since this course is Cal OES Annual Training Allotment (ATA) reimbursement eligible, the Department will request reimbursement for all eligible training and travel expenses. Any costs not covered by the reimbursement program will be paid through the Police Department's training budget.

Attachments:

1. 9-1-1 Leadership & Supervisors Course Information.

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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: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Lieutenant to attend the POST Management Course scheduled for October 19 through December 3, 2026, in San Diego, California.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Lieutenant to attend the POST Management Course scheduled for October 19 through December 3, 2026, in San Diego, California; and

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

Environmental Review:

Background:

The POST Management Course is a 104 -hour leadership program designed for newly promoted law enforcement managers. The course is held over three modules from October 19 through December 3, 2026, in San Diego, California. It focuses on preparing Lieutenants for the increased responsibilities that come with managing personnel, operations, and organizational goals. The curriculum covers leadership, strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel and legal issues, ethics, critical incident management, risk management, and public communication. This course satisfies the POST management training requirement 21 to 97
and provides practical skills that can be applied immediately within the Department.

Discussion:

The Wasco Police Department is committed to investing in the professional development of its leadership team. Attending the POST Management Course will provide the Department's Lieutenant with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively lead personnel, manage critical incidents, address personnel issues, and support the Department's long-term goals. The training also emphasizes ethical leadership, sound decis ion-making, communication, and organizational planning, all of which help improve the Department's overall effectiveness and the level of service provided to the community.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no tuition cost associated with this POST-certified Management Course for POST Reimbursable Agencies.

The City will initially incur costs associated with travel, lodging, meals, and mileage, which are eligible for reimbursement through the California POST Training Reimbursement Request (TRR) program, subject to POST reimbursement guidelines. Any remaining unreimbursed expenses will be paid from the Police Department's General Fund training budget.

Attachments:

1. POST Management Course Information.

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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: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Officer to attend the Advanced Arrest and Control Instructor - Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Certification Course scheduled for August 31-September 4, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for one (1) Wasco Police Department Officer to attend the Advanced Arrest and Control Instructor - Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Certification Course scheduled for August 31 - September 4, 2026, in Bakersfield, California; 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:

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

Background:

The Advanced Arrest and Control Instructor - Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) Level 2 Certification Course is a 40-hour, California POST-certified course for sworn peace officers.

The training will be held August 31 -September 4, 2026, at the Bakersfield Police Department Training Facility. The course covers 17 stand -up and ground -control techniques designed for common threats encountered by law enforcement officers.

Discussion:

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includes takedowns, ground control, handcuffing, weapon retention, use-of-force law, tactical de -escalation, and instructor development. Upon successful completion, the officer will earn California POST-recognized Level 2 instructor certification and be better prepared to provide safe and effective defensive tactics training to Department personnel.

Fiscal Impact:

Registration is $1,500.00. Meals and travel expenses are estimated at $300.00, bringing the total estimated cost to approximately $1,800.00. Funding is available in the Police Department training budget. No additional General Fund appropriation is requested.

Attachments:

1. Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Certification Course Information 25 to 97
City & State of GST Training: Bakersfield, CA (USA)
Date of Training: August 31 - September 4, 2026 (Mon- Fri) for Certification & Re-Certification Training Hours (40 hours total / 5-Days): 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (1 hr. lunch break) - Total 8 training hrs. daily First & Last Name of Host: John Bishop
Title of Host Sergeant
Agency Host: Bakersfield Police Department
Work Telephone: (661) 549-5552
Host Email: [email protected]
Name of Training Facility: Bakersfield Police Department Training Facility Full Address of Training Facility: 4646 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Square Footage of Matted Area: 2,400 sq. ft.

Parking Information: Parking Lot On-site
Are lockers available? Yes
Are showers available? Yes
Are weapons allowed in facility? Yes
Describe Security access to facility: Wrought iron gates, security cameras, armed law enforcement presence Nearest Major Airport: Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Driving minutes from airport to facility: 12 minutes
Nearest Major Hospital: Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown / 2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Driving minutes from facility to hospital: 13 minutes
Hotels in Area: Padre Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central, Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield, Hyatt Place Bakersfield, Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center Nearby Restaurants:

Firestone Grill, West Coast Sourdough, Waba Grill, California Fish Grill, Flame Broiler, Flame & Skewers, Raising Cane's, Coconut Joes Beach Grill, Panera Bread, Chic-Fil- A, In-N-Out
Nearby Attractions: Fox Theatre, Rabobank Arena Events, Bakersfield Museum of Art, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, California Living Museum (CALM) Gracie University GST Website: www.GracieUniversity.com/GST Gracie University GST Contact: Phone: 310-893-0400 x 3 | Email: [email protected] - This GST Arrest and Control Advanced Instructor course consists of 17 stand-up & ground techniques, taught in 40 hours over a 5-day period. - Other: Meals are not included. Bring snacks, fruit & hydration drinks. Finger & toe nails must be clipped. - Optional: Groin & mouth protection. Load bearing equipment (helmet, body armor, gear, duty belt, etc.) is not part of training but may be used with permission from instructor on last day of training.
- Techniques address most common threat scenarios encountered by Military & Law Enforcement personnel in the field. - Don’t forget to wear inner belt so that the gun belt can be securely fastened.

Advanced Arrest & Control Instructor - Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Course GST Overview:
- Tops: T-shirt (Long Sleeve recommended) or sweats. No Gi top! - Bottoms: Long loose fitting athletic pants, tactical pants or Gi pants. Shorts acceptable but not recommended. - Feet: Barefoot recommended- no footwear other than wrestling shoes.

Host Accommodations & Training Facility Information
Attire & Equipment to Bring for Participants:

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION
- REQUIRED on the Last Day of Training: Duty Belt / Gun Belt with training gun (injection-molded, plastic or rubber) - Please no live lethal guns, chemical/OC sprays, knives live TASERs/CEWs in the training site.
- If you are a detective or in CID and only wear a belt with a holster, then it is acceptable to wear that holster (or a similar training holster) with a training gun (injection molded, plastic or rubber gun).
- All GST courses are taught by a Gracie University Master Instructor. - What sets GST apart from all other similar Instructor Certification Courses is the Gracie University Instructors’ exclusive teaching techniques. Drawing from over 85 years of experience, teaching thousands of military & law enforcement personnel & many thousands more students from all walks of life, the Gracies’ have developed a detailed, systematic approach in presenting their knowledge known today as the Gracie Teaching Methodologies. This will ensure that course graduates can effectively impart their newfound knowledge & skills of GST to other members of their organization, using the best teaching skills ever developed in this field. In addition to the Hands-On course, graduates will receive the entire Level 1 and Level 2 video courses online (www.GracieUniversity.com) to use for future reference and refresher training. The online GST access will remain for the duration of the certification period. - Instructors reduce liability for their agency when they learn safe, effective & proven reality-based techniques. - These Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) are extremely effective when you are up against much larger & stronger opponents. - Open to sworn peace officers only.

Gracie University has achieved California POST Certification for the GST program. With this designation, any California Peace Officer who graduates from GST Instructor Certification Program (in person) will have their certification recognized and endorsed by the state of California. Here is the course information/description from the CA POST official website:

CA POST Presenter: Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
CA POST Presenter Number: 1472
CA POST Course Number: 80109
Certified Hours: 40
Gracie Survival Tactics covers all of the basic physical skills necessary to safely control a combative suspect, including takedowns, ground control, handcuffing, and weapon retention. In addition, it includes instruction on Use of Force law, Tactical De-escalation Techniques, and extensive instructor development training, including an in-depth study of how to teach psychomotor skills in an adult learning environment. Successful completion of this class satisfies ARSTCTRL PSP for the training cycle in which this course is completed. Per 11CCR1070, successful completion of the course meets minimum training standards for instructors of POST-certified arrest and control courses.

California POST Certification
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 1 8 – 20, 2026, in Redondo Beach, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council
1) Approval of travel and training expenses exceeding $500.00 for the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend the City Clerk's New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 18 – 20, 2026, in Redondo Beach, CA; 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:

This request is for staff to attend the New Law & Election Seminar Annual Conference on November 18 – 20, 2026, in Redondo Beach, CA . This training will update the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk on elections, new laws, and Fair Political Practices. The training will expand staff knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to their roles within the city.

The cost of the conference, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 20 06-

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2327, which limit expenses to $500.00 per trip. As a result, the City Council must approve the travel request as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of this training, including the conference and travel expenses, is estimated to not exceed $2,500.00 each. The training cost is contained in the adopted FY 2025-2026 Budget; no budget action is required with approval of this item.

Attachments:

1. Training Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria O. Martinez, Administrative Manager/City Clerk

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Transit Coordinator and Administrative Manager to attend the C alifornia Transit Association (CTAA) 61
ST Annual Fall Conference & Expo on October 28-30,
2026, in Monterey, CA.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Approval for Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for the Transit Coordinator and Administrative Manager to attend the California Transit Association (CTAA) 61ST Annual Fall Conference & Expo on October 28-30, 2026 in Monterey, CA.

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

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

The California Transit Association (CTAA) advocates for multiyear transit funding and represents transit’s interests before the California State Legislature. It is a champion, collaborator, thought leader, and partner focused on three key initiatives: directing the creation of transit- friendly policy, protecting, and increasing transit funding, and supporting a balanced transportation system.

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This transit conference , focused on professionals of all levels, provides educational sessions with California’s transportation leadership, exploring what is next for the transit industry. The conference offers the opportunity to meet with industry experts, decision - makers, transport operators, and technology providers, as well as networking opportunities, receptions, workshops, tours, and award celebrations.

The cost of the conference, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resoluti on No. 2024, which limits expenses to $500.00 per trip. As a result, the City Council will need to approve the travel requested by the Community Development Director as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

It is estimated that the cost of this training will not exceed $2, 600, including the conference and travel expenses. The training cost is contained in the adopted FY 2026– 2027 Budget; no budget action is required.

Attachments:

1. Conference Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria Lara, Assistant City Manager

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement , Budget Appropriations, and any Amendments thereto for the 202 6 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive and file this report and approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco approving an application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement, budget appropriations, and any amendments thereto for the 202 6 Wonderful Company Wonderful Community Grants; and

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

Environmental Review:

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 to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The approval of this agenda item does not commit the City to a definite course of action concerning a project, since the action authorized herein may lead to the negotiation of a grant 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 compliance with CEQA.

Discussion:

The Wonderful Company is investing $1 million in communities where its employees live and work to support programs and projects that create safer and healthier communities.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government agencies. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 are available in the areas of youth

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enrichment and education, community health, domestic violence prevention, arts and culture, economic development, legal aid, and park access and sustainability.

The City proposes to apply for funding under the Youth Enrichment and Education and Community Health categories to support and expand the Police Activities League (PAL) Summer Nutrition and Fitness Program during the summer of 2027. Funding will be used to enhance current programming by incorporating additional enrichment and wellness activities, including swimming lessons and recreational opportunities, an educational tour of Wonderful La Cocina Restaurant in Shafter, and the hiring of two part -time staff members to assist with program delivery, implementation, mentoring, and participant supervision.

The expanded program aims to increase youth participation, provide access to safe and healthy recreational opportunities, and promote physical fitness, nutrition awareness, and positive community engagement. By offering a broader range of activities and additional staffing support, the City seeks to create a more impactful summer experience that encourages healthy lifestyles and strengthens relationships between youth, families, and the community.

Fiscal Impact:

No impact at this time. No matching funds are required.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____

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

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE WONDERFUL COMPANY’S 2026 WONDERFUL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Wonderful Company has issued a call for applications for the 2026 Wonderful Community Grants Program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to apply for and receive an allocation of funds through the Wonderful Community Grants Program.

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

SECTION 1: The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the following request for a funding allocation from the Wonderful Company’s Wonderful Community Grants Program:
• Police Activity League (PAL): 2027 Summer Nutrition and Fitness Program

SECTION 2 : The City Council hereby agrees to administer the grant, if awarded, according to the procedures stated in the application and execute any and all instruments required by the Wonderful Company for participation in the Wonderful Community Grants Program.

SECTION 3 : The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to act on the City’s behalf in all matters related to the application. If approved, the City Manager or designee is authorized to sign the contract, implement the grant, make budget appropriations, and amendments with the Wonderful Company for the grant.

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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 August 18, 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 MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco

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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: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Travel and Training Expenses Exceeding $500.00 for o ne (1) Sworn Staff Member, one (1) Dispatcher, one (1) Records Clerk, and the IT Manager to Attend the RIMSCON 29 Conference by Sun Ridge Systems from October 12-16, 2026, in Stateline, NV.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve training exceeding $500.00 for one sworn staff member, one dispatcher, one records clerk , and the IT Manager to attend the RIMSCON 29 Conference hosted by Sun Ridge Systems, from October 12-16, 2026, in Stateline, NV; and

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

Environmental Review:

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 that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

Background:

The Wasco Police Department utilizes RIMS, a records and property management system provided by Sun Ridge Systems. RIMS supports key department functions, including records, dispatch, property and evidence, and other daily operations. Proper use of the system is important for accurate documentation, operational efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

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Discussion:

The Police Department seeks approval for one sworn staff member, one dispatcher, one records clerk, and the IT Manager to attend the RIMSCON 29 Conference hosted by Sun Ridge Systems from October 12 through October 16, 2026, at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada. The conference provides specialized training, workshops, and hands-on learning sessions focused on RIMS operations, records, dispatch, property and evidence, and system optimization.

Sending staff from sworn operations, dispatch, records , and IT will allow each area to receive training specific to its responsibilities while also improving coordination and consistent use of RIMS across the department. The knowledge gained will help staff improve workflows, accurate documentation, system use, and overall efficiency, while reducing errors and supporting department operations.

The cost of the training, hotel fees, and food per diems will exceed the Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy limits established by City of Wasco Resolution No. 2024, which limits expenses to $500.00 per trip. As a result, the City Council will need to approve the travel requested, as the trip expenses will exceed $500.00.

Fiscal Impact:

Registration, lodging, travel, and other training-related expenses are estimated at $7,000 and will be covered by the Police Department’s approved training budget. No additional impact on the General Fund is expected.

Attachments:

1. RIMSCON Conference Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT:

Discussion and Possible Minute Action to Appoint one Voting Delegate and two Alternates and determining the City’s position regarding a resolution that has been submitted for consideration at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo held on September 23 -25, 202 6, in Anaheim, California.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Appoint One Voting Delegate and Two Alternates and review the resolution that is being introduced for consideration, determine the City’s position, and voting guidance to the City’s d elegate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo held on September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California; and

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

The League of Californ ia Cities requests that the City Council appoint one voting delegate and two alternates to represent the City at the League of California Cities' 2026 Annual Conference and Expo. The Annual Business meeting , the General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026, is an essential part of the Annual Conference. At this meeting, the League of California Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that

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establish the League's policy for California cities. In order to vote, the city council must designate one voting delegate and two alternates.

The League of California Cities letter requesting the appointment of the voting delegate and alternates is attached to this staff report . During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also considered at this meeting.

One resolution has been introduced for consideration at the Annual Conference and referred to Cal Cities policy committees, which will meet at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. The resolution for consideration is as follows:

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINA L LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS.

Included with this staff report is Exhibit “A,” which is the full information packet from Cal Cities. This packet includes an introduction to the conference meeting procedures, full copies of the proposed resolutions, comment letters from a number of cities and Cal Cities’ analysis.

Background:

RESOLUTION 1 proposes that state housing laws enacted since 2010 have significantly reduced local control over housing and land use decisions by expanding by -right development, limiting local review, and allowing state enforcement mechanisms to override local plans and zoning. It contends that these mandates often fail to consider local infrastructure, public services, water availability, public safety, envi ronmental constraints, and fiscal impacts, while providing little funding to support growth. Given that local officials are accountable for balancing housing production with community needs and resources, the resolution calls on the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to explore constitutional, legislative, policy, or ballot -based strategies to restore greater local authority. The group would seek a balanced framework that maintains the State’s role in setting housing goals and enforcing key legal and safety standards while allowing cities more flexibility to implement housing objectives based on local conditions and priorities. The resolution also highlights the League’s unique capacity to lead this effort through its statewid e advocacy, policy expertise, stakeholder engagement, and ability to build consensus among California municipalities.

Staff supports the proposed resolution and recommends our delegate review the attached materials and cast a vote in favor of Resolution 1 during the upcoming California Cities Annual Conference.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. League of California Cities Letter
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2025-2026

CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Ci
ties Members
RE: Cal Ci
ties 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixt
y days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.

The at
tached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.

We e
ncourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.

Voti
ng Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.

The 2026 G
eneral Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.

For q
uestions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.

EXHIBIT "A"
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2026
Resolution
Packet
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2026 Resolution Packet
Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to
review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.

A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.

The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.

A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.

Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.

Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 46 to 97

2026 Resolution Packet

Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions

The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.

Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve

Amend and approve

Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)

Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*

*If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly.

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2026 Resolution Packet

General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:

Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.

For General Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly

For Petitioned Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly

Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.

Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.

Voting Procedures:

Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.

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2026 Resolution Packet
2026 Resolution

1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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2026 Resolution Packet

Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta

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2026 Resolution Packet

1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdict ion in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amend ment or other legislative, policy, or ballot- based strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life -safety standards, and gen erally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zonin g or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.

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Resolution No. 1: Background
Information

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Background Information for Resolution

Source: City of Murrieta

Background:

California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.

At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.

State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.

Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.

The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 54 to 97

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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.

As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.

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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
Concurrence

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July 23, 2026

President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority

Dear President Quinto,

The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot -based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and

25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Can yon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,

Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority

Dear President Quinto,

The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,

Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley

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July 22, 2026

President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority

Dear President Quinto,

The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,

Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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July 23, 2026

Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority

Dear President Quinto:

I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.

The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.

Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.

While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.

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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026

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Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.

Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.

Respectfully,

Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.

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Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis

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League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1

Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development

Summary:

Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:

1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.

Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.

2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.”

Background:

As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

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local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.

The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.

Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.

The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.

The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.

Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.

An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.

Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required.

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Discussion:

The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.

A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.

A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.

Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.

In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.

Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant.

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Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.

Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.

Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.

Housing Element
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governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.

Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.

Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.

Support:

The following letters of concurrence were received:

City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
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1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: M
ayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers
RE: D

ESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Ev
ery year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Tak
ing place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To ca
st a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Act
ion by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Fol
lowing council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Su
bmitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Con
ference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.

For
a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026
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alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• Gen
eral Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 75 to 97

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General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

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Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a member-
informed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved
1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.
2 During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f). 77 to 97
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appointing Valentin Medina to the Office of City Council Member for District 3 Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229, Canceling the Election for District 3, and Directing that the Election for District 1 Proceed as Scheduled.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution to appo int Valentin Medina to the District 3 City Council seat pursuant to applicable California Elections Code provisions; and

2) Cancel the election for City Council District 3 due to only one qualified nominee having filed for office; and

3) Proceed with the election for City Council District 1, where two qualified nominees have filed for office; and

4) 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). It has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity that does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

BACKGROUND:

The nomination period for the upcoming General Municipal Election has concluded.

Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229 (a), when only one person is nominated to a legislative district office, the City Council may appoint the nominee to

STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

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the office in lieu of conducting an election. The appointed individual qualifies and takes office in the same manner as if elected. The following qualified nominees filed for office:

District 1
• Gilberto Reyna
• Aubrey E. Wimberly

Because two candidates have been nominated for District 1, the office remains contested, and an election is required.

District 3
• Valentin Medina

Because only one candidate was nominated for District 3, the City Council may consider appointing the nominee in lieu of holding an election for that district and canceling the election pursuant to the California Elections Code.

Discussion:

Under California Elections Code Section 10229(a), when only one person is nominated to be elected from a legislative district, the City Elections Official is required to certify those facts to the City Council, and the City Council may take one of three actions: (1) appoint the person nominated, (2) appoint an eligible elector if no one was nominated, or (3) hold the election.

The City Council has three options available for consideration:

Option 1: Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated This action is authorized by California Elections Code Section 10229(a)(2) when no person has been nominated for the office. This option is not applicable because candidates have been nominated for both districts.

Option 2: Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated California Elections Code Section 10229(a)(3) authorizes the City Council to direct that an election be held notwithstanding the fact that only one person has been nominated.

This option is not recommended, as conducting an election would result in additional election administration costs and staff time. While this option would preserve the opportunity for write-in candidates, staff believe the likelihood of a write-in candidacy is low given the limited interest demonstrated during the regular nomination period.

Option 3: Appoint to the office the person who was nominated California Elections Code Section 10229(a)(1) authorizes the City Council to appoint the sole nominee to office in lieu of holding an election. The statute further provides that the person appointed shall qualify, take office, and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election. Staff recommends that the City Council exercise this authority and appoint Valentin Medina to represent District 3.

It is not uncommon for California cities to utilize this statutory process when only one candidate has been nominated for an elective office. Because District 1 has two qualified candidates, the election for District 1 must proceed as scheduled.

Please note that the City Clerk has completed the publication (Exhibits 1 and 2) and certification requirements of Elections Code §10229, as the statute requires the elections 79 to 97
official to certify the facts to the City Council and publish notice before the Council makes the appointment.

Staff recommends that the City Council appoint Valentin Medina to the District 3 City Council seat, cancel the election for District 3, and proceed with holding the election for District 1 between Gilberto Reyna and Aubrey E. Wimberly. This action will ensure representation for District 3 while providing an estimated savings of $3,080 to the City.

Fiscal Impact:

Canceling the election for District 3 is expected to result in an estimated savings of $3,080 to the City's General Fund. The election for District 1 would still be conducted as scheduled due to the presence of two qualified candidates.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Nominees for Public Office

2. Notice That There Are No More Candidates Than Offices to be Elected

3. Resolution

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NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following person has been nominated for the offices designated to be filed at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Wasco on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The persons so nominated are:

• District 1 - GILBERTO REYNA
AUBREY E. WIMBERLY

• District 3- VALENTIN MEDINA

/s/ MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC

CITY CLERK
Dated: August 11, 2026

Publish once on Thursday, August 13, 2026 in the Wasco Tribune Posted on August 11, 2026, at: Wasco Police Department, Administrative & Utility Billing and City Hall Posting Boards
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NOTICE THAT THERE ARE NOT MORE CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES

TO BE ELECTED

I, Maria O. Martinez, City Clerk of the City of Wasco , do hereby certify pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California relating to the General Municipal Election in the City of Wasco to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:

As of the close of the nomination period on August 7, 2026, there were not more candidates than offices to be elected.

The person so nominated is:

Valentin Medina – District 1

That §10229 of the Elections Code allows one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council:

1. Appoint to the office the person(s) who has/have been nominated.

2. Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated.

3. H old the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated.

The City Council will meet on August 18, 2026, to either make the appointment or direct the election to be held. The person appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.

If by the 75
th day before the municipal election, no person has been appointed to the office(s) pursuant to (1) or (2) above, the election will be held.

If the City Council makes an appointment pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code, the City Clerk shall not accept for filing any statement of write- in candidacy which is submitted after the appointment is made.

/s/ MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CITY CLERK

Dated: 8/11/2026

Publish once on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Wasco Tribune Posted on August 11, 2026, at: Wasco Police Department, Administrative & Utility Billing, and City Hall Posting Boards
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO APPOINTING VALENTIN MEDINA TO THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER FOR DISTRICT 3 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229, CANCELING THE DISTRICT 3 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION, AND DIRECTING THAT THE DISTRICT 1 ELECTION PROCEED AS SCHEDULED

WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, for the election of City Council Members for Districts 1 and 3; and

WHEREAS, the City Clerk, as the City's elections official, has determined that at the close of the nomination period the following qualified candidates were nominated for the office of City Council Member for District 1:
• Gilberto Reyna, Incumbent
• Aubrey E. Wimberly, Probation Supervisor
;and
WHEREAS, because two candidates were nominated for District 1, the office remains contested, and an election is required; and

WHEREAS, the City Clerk has determined that only one person, Valentin Medina, was duly nominated for the office of City Council Member for District 3; and

WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 10229(a) provides that when only one person has been nominated to be elected from a legislative district, the city elections official shall submit a certificate of those facts to the governing body and the governing body may appoint the person who has been nominated to the office in lieu of holding an election; and

WHEREAS, California Elections Code Section 10229(a)(1) specifically authorizes the City Council to "appoint to the office the person who has been nominated"; and

WHEREAS,
California Elections Code Section 10229 further provides that the person appointed shall qualify, take office, and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for that office; and

WHEREAS,
the City Clerk has completed the publication and certification requirements of Elections Code §10229, as the statute requires the elections official to certify the facts to the City Council and publish notice before the Council makes the appointment; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that appointing the sole nominee for District 3 and canceling the District 3 election will avoid unnecessary election costs while ensuring representation for District 3 residents; and

WHEREAS, the estimated General Fund savings associated with canceling the District 3 election is approximately Three Thousand Eighty Dollars ($3,080).

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

SECTION 1. That pursuant to §10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the following action is being taken:

a. The following individual is being appointed to the office to which he was nominated and is considered to be the same as being elected, pursuant to §10229(a)(3) of the Elections Code:

Valentin Medina Member of the City Council, District 3 Full Four-Year Term

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby cancels the election for the office of City Council Member for District 3 because only one person was nominated for that office and the Council has elected to make an appointment pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229(a)(1).

SECTION 3.

The City Council hereby directs that the election for the office of City Council Member for District 1 proceed as scheduled, with the names of Gilberto Reyna and Aubrey E. Wimberly appearing on the ballot.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out this Resolution, including providing notice of this action to the Kern County Elections Office and completing all required election and appointment procedures pursuant to the Election Code of the State of California.

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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 August 18, 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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.

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

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

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Receive and File Report Cooling Center Operation and Possible Minute Action and Direction from City Council for Future Activation.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Receive and file the Cooling Center Operation Report and provide directions to staff regarding future Cooling Center operations when forecasted temperatures reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, including whether to continue to operate on weekends; and

Environmental Review:

Discussion:

The Cooling Center was opened in response to extreme heat conditions and in accordance with City Council direction provided at the August 4, 2026, City Council meeting. The facility operated for seven consecutive days, from August 5 through August 11, 2026.

To maximize public awareness and encourage utilization of the Cooling Center, staf f conducted several outreach efforts, including:

• The City's Homeless Coordinator distributed flyers directly to unhoused individuals throughout the community.

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• Information regarding the Cooling Center was posted on the City's social media platforms.
• Cooling Center announcements were displayed on the City's downtown LED message board.
• The office of Kern County Supervisor David Coach sent a mass email to those within District 4.

Despite these outreach efforts and the extended operating period, utilization o f the facility remained limited. During the seven -day period, a total of three (3) individuals visited the Cooling Center. Below is the attendance:

• Wednesday, August 5 1 visitor
• Thursday, August 6 1 visitor
• Friday, August 7 No visitors
• Saturday, August 8 No visitors
• Sunday, August 9 No visitors
• Monday, August 10 1 visitor
• Tuesday, August 11 No visitors

The operation of the Cooling Center required staffing coverage by two employees per day who were compensated at overtime rates. The estimated overtime cost incurred during the seven-day operating period was $3,850 or approximately $550 per day.

Given the limited attendance and associated staffing costs, staff is seeking City Council direction regarding future Cooling Center operations when temperatures are forecast to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Specifically, staff requests direction on the following:

• Should the City continue to activate and operate a Cooling Center when temperatures are forecasted to reach or exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit, or some other threshold temperature level?

• If the Cooling Center continues to operate, should weekend operations be included?

Staff has fulfilled the City Council's direction to operate a Cooling Center for seven days and to return with operational statistics. During the operating period, the Cooling Center served three (3) visitors, despite outreach efforts that included direct flyer distribution to unhoused individuals, social media postings, and notifications displayed on the City's LED message board. Staff requests that City Council provide direction regarding future Cooling Center operations, including activation thresholds and weekend operations when temperatures reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Fiscal Impact:

The estimated fiscal impact associated with Cooling Center operation for the seven-day period was primarily related to staff overtime. The facility utilities costs were absorbed within the existing departmental budget.

Attachments: None
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

DATE: August 18, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Rental Agreement with unWired Broadband, LLC for the use of a portion of the industrial property south of 6
th Street between H Street
and J Street.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Finalize and Execute a Rental Agreement with unWired Broadband, LLC for the use of a portion of the industrial property south of 6th Street between H Street and J Street: and

Environmental Review:

Background:

The City owns approximately 23 acres at the site of the former farm labor camp, bounded by 6
th Street, 9th Street, H Street, and J Street. An approximate 1-acre site at the southeast corner of the land is designated for a future City water well site. An additional southerly 6 acres is reserved for use b y Caltrans and California High-Speed Rail Authority subject to CHSRA Agreement No. HSR22 -74, executed June 1, 2023. The remaining northerly 15 acres is available for uses compatible with it’s I-H (Heavy Industrial) zoning.

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Discussion:
unWired Broadband, LLC is currently completing a city -wide Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) overbuild project in Wasco. unWired is in need of an equipment and materials “laydown yard” to support this project. The company has proposed a prepaid 6-month minimum rental period with optional month-to-month extension of the arrangement for use of an approximate 400’ x 400’ (~3.67AC) portion of the site.

A final draft of the proposed rental agreement is included with this report. The basic terms are as follows:

• Rental of the approximate 3.67 AC premises is “as- is” with no city -provided improvements.
• Rental term is prepaid 6 -month initial term with month-to-month extensions by mutual agreement up to 8 months total. Extension beyond 8 months subject to City approval and land availability.
• The rental fee is $1,200 per month with an initial, non-refundable 6-month payment of $7,200.

The proposed rental agreement benefits both parties by providing revenue for the City and accommodating unWired’s need for short-term storage.

The City Council’s Real Estate Committee has reviewed the opportunity, approved an interim release of liability agreement, and recommended moving forward with the formal Rental Agreement presented tonight.

Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Rental Agreement with unWired Broadband, LLC. The drafted agreement was reviewed by the City Attorney and by unWired.

Fiscal Impact:

Based upon the terms of the Rental Agreement, revenues in FY202 6-2027 will be approximately $9,600,

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Rental Agreement
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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 EXECUTE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2026-

WITH UNWIRED BROADBAND, LLC FOR A PORTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SOUTH OF 6TH STREET BETWEEN H STREET AND J STREET.

WHEREAS, the City owns vacant land at the former farm labor camp site bounded by 6th Street, 9th Street, H Street, and J Street; and

WHEREAS, unWired Broadband, LLC is currently completing a city- wide Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) overbuild project in Wasco and is in need of an equipment and materials “laydown yard” to support this project; and

WHEREAS, unWired has proposed a prepaid, 6 -month minimum rental period wit h optional month-to-month extension of the arrangement; and

WHEREAS, The proposed rental agreement benefits both parties by providing revenue for the City and accommodating unWired’s need for short-term storage; and

WHEREAS, the City Attorney and unWired Broadband, LLC have reviewed and approved the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, attached as Exhibit “A”.

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 finalize and execute a Rental Agreement with unWired Broadband, LLC, including extensions thereto, to permit the use of approximately 3.67-acres of the City’s vacant, heavy industrial land located south of 6 th Street between H Street and J Street, in the City of Wasco.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to receive payments generated by this Rental Agreement and appropriate such revenues as advised by the Finance Department.

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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 August 18, 2026 , by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: MEDINA, SALDAÑA, MARTINEZ, RAYA, REYNA 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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Exhibit “A”

RENTAL AGREEMENT

This agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and e ntered into this 19th day of August, 202 6, between the City of Wasco, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called " Landlord," and unWired Broadband, LLC hereinafter called "Tenant."

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner of the real property described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the “Premises”); and

WHEREAS, Tenant wishes to rent the Premises for the purpose of storing equipment and other materials to be used in development of a Fiber to the Premise overbuild project in the City of Wasco (“Project”). Landlord is agreeable thereto pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter described.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:

1. DESCRIPTION:

Landlord hereby rents to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord, the Premises on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

2. TERMS:

The term of the Agreement shall be an initial 6 -month period followed by month-to-month for a total period of approximately eight (8) months (the " Term"), commencing on August 7, 2026, and terminating on April 7, 2027, unless extended in writing by the parties, or earlier terminated as hereinafter described.

3. RENT:

The parties have agreed to a monthly rent payment amount of $1,200.00. Tenant shall make an initial 6- month, non-refundable rental payment of $7,200.00 within 15 days of execution of this Agreement by all parties thereto . Thereafter, Tenant shall pay rental (the “Rent”) to Landlord in cash in advance on the seventh day of each month commencing February 7, 202 7 in the amount of $1,200.00.

4. PERMITTED USE:

Tenant may use the Premises solely for the storage of equipment and other materials associated with the Project including fencing, security, and surveillance equipment. The Premises may only be used for the Permitted Use and no other use may be made of the Premises.

5. INSURANCE:

Tenant, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement (i) all Worker's Compensation Insurance where and in the amounts required by law, (ii) a bond in an amount acceptable to City and (iii) a Comprehensive General Public Liability Insurance Policy from a company approved by City for protection against liability to the public arising as an incident of Tenant's performance 91 to 97

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hereunder in amounts not less than $1 million per occurrence and said policy shall be primary insurance naming City, its officers, councilpersons, employees, contractors, and representatives as additional insureds and affording City at least ten (10) days’ notice prior to cancellation or reduction of coverage. In the event any such policy shall lapse or be canceled, City may, at City's sole discretion, terminate this Agreement without further notice to Tenant. The Tenant shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance verifying the Tenant's compliance with the foregoing. This Agreement shall not be effective until City has received and approved the same.

6. TA
XES. ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS:

Tenant agrees to pay, when due, all taxes, and assessments which may be levied against Tenant's possessory interest in the Premises and upon any product or personal property which Tenant causes to be placed, or maintained upon the Premises, and agrees to keep the Premises free from all liens and encumbrances by reason of the use of occupancy of the Premises by Tenant.

6. NO IMPROVEMENTS:

Except as provided herein, Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements upon the Premises without the express prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall be given at the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord. All alterations, additions, and improvements shall be done in a good and workman- like manner and diligently prosecuted to completion, and shall be performed and maintained in strict accord with all laws and ordinances relating thereto. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to by Landlord, any and all alteration, additions, and improvements (exempting fencing provided by Tenant) shall remain on and be surrendered with the Premises upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

7. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDEMNITY:

Tenant hereby agrees no use, generation, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials shall occur on the Premises; provided, however, that if Tenant should be default in its obligation hereunder and use, generate, store, or dispose of Hazardous Materials on the Premises, Tenant, at its sole expense, shall clean up, remediate, remove and restore the Premises to its condition prior to Tenant’s possession of the Premises and to the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord. In the event of Tenant’s default hereunder Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Landlord and it's officers, councilmembers, employees, servants and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, attorney's fees and other expenses (A) including, without limitation, all foreseeable and all unforeseeable consequential damages, directly or indirectly arising out of the use, generation, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials on the Premises, or arising out of the Premises, and (B) including, without limitation, the cost of any required or necessary plans, to the full extent that such action is attributable, directly or indirectly, to the presence, or disposal of Hazardous Materials on the Premises. As used in this Section Hazardous Materials means any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, P.C.B.'s, hazardous waste, toxic substances of related materials, including, without limitation, substances defined as "hazardous substance", "hazardous materials" or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental response, Compensation and Liability action on 1980 as amended, 42 U.S.C., Section 9601, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation act, 49 U.S.C., Section 1801, et seq.; the resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C., Section 6901, et seq.; the Toxic Substance Control Act 15 U.S.C., Section 2601, et seq.; any other Federal, State, County, or local law applicable to the Premises, and in the rules and regulations adopted or promulgated under or pursuant to any of said laws. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement 92 to 97

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and shall relate back to all periods of Tenant's previous ownership or possession of the Premises.

8. WATER:

Tenant shall not use or remove any water from the Premises to any other location without express prior, written permission of the Landlord which may be given or denied in Landlord’s sole discretion.

9. UTILITIES:

All charges and assessments for or in connection with Tenant's use of the Premises including, without limitation, all utilities which may be furnished to or used on the Premises by Tenant, shall be paid by Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense.

10. MAINTENANCE:

Throughout the term of this Agreement Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, repair, replace, keep, and maintain the Premises in good order, condition, and repair. Tenant shall at Tenant's own expense, take all actions and precautions necessary for the care of the Premises including, but not limited to, dust control, irrigation, insect control, disease control, weed control, weed abatement in accordance with the Kern County Fire Department's annual Weed Abatement Program, rodent control, soil erosion control and any other items necessary for the use of the Premises. Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep any fences, irrigation systems or other improvements on or placed on the Premises in good repair and condition. Tenant shall repair any damage caused by vandalism including the prompt removal of any graffiti. Except as otherwise described in this Agreement, Landlord shall not be obligated to repair, replace, or maintain the Premises in any manner throughout the term of this Agreement. Landlord shall have the right to inspect the Premises to confirm accuracy of each report. Neither shall Landlord be obligated to perform any precautionary nor preventive measures with respect to the Premises, including, but not limited to, drainage and flood control measures. Should Landlord perform any of the foregoing, such services shall be at the sole discretion of Landlord, and the performance of such services shall not be construed as an obligation or warranty by Landlord of future ongoing performance of such services.

11. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLETTING:

Tenant shall not assign the Agreement, nor any interest therein, and shall not sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or any right or privilege appurtenant thereto, or suffer any other person (the agents and servants of Tenant excepted) to occupy or use the Premises, or any portion thereof, without the prior written consent of Landlord which may be given or denied at the sole discretion of Landlord. Consent to one assignment, subletting, occupation or use by another person shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting, occupation, or use by another person. This Agreement shall not, nor shall any interest herein, be assignable, as to the interest of Tenant by operation of law, without the written consent of Landlord. Any assignment or subletting without such consent shall be void and shall, at the option of Landlord, terminate this Agreement.

12. INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY:

If Tenant shall be adjudged, bankrupt or insolvent this Agreement shall thereupon immediately terminate 93 to 97

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and the same shall not be treated as an asset of the Tenant under such adjudication, nor shall it pass under the control of any trustee or assignee by virtue of any process in bankruptcy or insolvency, or by execution or assignment for the benefit of creditors. If any such event occurs, this Agreement shall immediately become null and void and of no effect, and the Landlord may immediately retake possession of the Premises.

13. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:

Tenant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord and its City Council Members, officers, employees, servants, and agents from and against all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, attorney's fees and other expenses arising out of any loss or damage to property or injury to or death of persons, resulting in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, by any act or omission or use or occupancy of the Premises, by Tenant or any person claiming under or through Tenant. The provision of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

14. PARTIES BOUND AND BENEFITTED:

The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind all successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

15. NOTICES AND PAYMENTS:

Any notice to be given hereunder or at law to either party shall be deemed delivered when personally served on the party to be noticed or on the next business day following deposit of the notice with an overnight delivery service provided the overnight carrier's records confirm delivery, or when delivered by the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested with the date of signing (or refusal to sign) the return receipt deemed the date of service, or forty-eight (48) hours following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when sent by confirmed facsimile transmission or when sent by electronic mail ("email"). The following shall be used in providing the foregoing notices:

LANDLORD: THE CITY OF WASCO
Attention: City Manager
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Fax: (661) 758-5411
Email: [email protected]

TENANT: unWired Broadband, LLC
215 W. Fallbrook Ave.

Fresno, CA 93711
Attn: Clint Wiley, Chief Operating Officer
[email protected] 240-520-1302

Copy to:

Johnny Tinoco, Fiber Operations Manager
[email protected] 559-708-3111

Either party may change its address by providing written notice to the other in the manner described herein.

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16. PARTIAL INVALIDITY:

If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement is found by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect to the full extent allowed by law.

17. RIGHT TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART:

Landlord may terminate this Agreement and retake possession of the entire Premises or any portion thereof, at any time by providing Tenant with written notice of such termination at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of any such termination or, in the event Tenant is in default of any of its obligations hereunder, within twenty-four (24) hours prior written notice.

Tenant may terminate this Agreement at any time following the initial 6-month term by providing Tenant with written notice of such termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of any such termination.

Tenant hereby agrees to quit and surrender possession of the Premises at the termination of this Agreement and remove all equipment and materials placed on the Premises and return the Premises to its condition prior to the date of this Agreement at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and to the reasonable satisfaction of City.

18. MISCELLANEOUS :

(a). Each individual executing this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the Tenant, and this Agreement shall be binding upon Tenant in accordance with its terms.

(b). Landlord makes no warranties or representations as to the condition of the Premises or its suitability for the purposes for which the Tenant will use it. Tenant accepts the Premises "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS" and hereby assumes the risk of use of the Premises and releases Landlord, its officers, councilmembers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims relating to the condition of the Premises. Tenant represents and warrants that it has read and fully understands the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California and waives and releases any right or benefit which Tenant has thereunder which Section reads as follows:

"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by him or her would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

(c). T
his Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements and understandings between the parties with respect thereto.

(d). If any action is commenced arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and actual costs.

(e). This Agreement may only be amended by a writing executed by all parties.

(f). This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of 95 to 97

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California.

(g). 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.

(h). Landlord's remedies for a tenant default described herein are not exclusive but are cumulative and in addition to all available remedies under the law or in equity.

(i). Paragraph headings in this Agreement are used solely for convenience and shall be disregarded in the construction of this Agreement.

(j). On the last day of the Term, Tenant shall peaceably and quietly leave, surrender, and yield up to Landlord the Premises in as good condition and repair as existed at the commencement of Tenant's occupancy, reasonable use, and wear thereof excepted.

(k). Each party and their respective legal 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.

(l).

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. The parties agree that an electronic or facsimile copy of this fully executed Agreement shall be as effective as the original for all purposes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement, to be executed by their duly authorized representatives to be effective on the date first written above.

For: unWired Broadband, LLC, Tenant

By: _________________ ______________
Clint Wiley, Chief Operating Officer

For: CITY OF WASCO, Landlord

_____________________________________
By: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

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Exhibit “A”

“Premises”

The Rented Premises consists of the northerly approximate 400’ of the westerly approximate 400’ of combined APNs: 030-030-01, 030-020-13, 030-020-14, and 030-020-15 in the City of Wasco, California.

The Premises is bounded by H Street on the west and 6th Street on the north and contains approximately

3.67 net acres. The Premises abuts and excludes any road right-of-way contained within the parcels listed herein. The diagram below further depicts the Premises:

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Wasco City CouncilAugust 18, 2026

Wasco City Council
August 18, 2026