Wasco City Council
September 15, 2026

City of Wasco Council Agenda, September 15, 2026 www.cityofwasco.org

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE

WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 15, 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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REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 pm

1) CALL TO ORDER: Mayor

2) ROLL CALL:

3) FLAG SALUTE: Mayor

4) INVOCATION:

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

6) PRESENTATIONS:

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS:

In compliance with Government Code Section 54954.3, Public Communications 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. a. Receive and File department payments totaling $ 510,641.07

b. Approval of the City Council Minutes:

1. August 18, 2026, Regular Meeting
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2. September 1, 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 two Wasco Police Department officers to attend the Traffic Collision Investigation Course scheduled for September 28 to October 2, 2026, in Fresno, California.

d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Deferral of Development Impact Fees for the construction of a new 5,020 square-foot multi-tenant building at 301 N.

Central Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-010-81, as provided for under Title 13 of the Wasco Municipal Code and Government Code Section 66007.

e. 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 the FY2025/2026 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Cycle B for the following project: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility, $27,970.00.

f. 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 and Endorse a Professional Services Agreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc. for SCADA-related matters.

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 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; Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Professional Service Task Order No. 1 Under an Agreement with LSL, LLP for Accounting Support Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. (Blakemore)

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

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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 September 1, 2026.

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

20) CLOSED SESSION ACTION: N one

21) ADJOURNMENT:

This is to certify that this agenda was posted at Wasco City Hall and the Wasco Police Department's public notice boards, and on the internet on/or before September 12, 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

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WARRANTS AMOUNTS
A090326 19,119.19
G082626 150.00
G082726 310,927.77
G090126 11,701.21
G090226 168,742.90 Verified By:

Grand Total 510,641.07 Finance Director:

WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 1 A090326 BEYOND6, LLC 6209 667252924 5724 JULY 2026: CNG FUEL $10,257.52 2 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 080626 5725 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 080626 $5,058.52 3 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 081226 5725 MEDICAL CHECK RUN 081226 $566.77 4 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 A1041886 5725 HRA/MERP AUG ADMIN AND BROKER FEES $2,075.00 5 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 080726 5725 HEALTH CARE FSA 080726 $23.08 6 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 081426 5725 HEALTH CARE FSA 081426 $999.91 7 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 082126 5725 HEALTH CARE FSA 082126 $23.08 8 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 FSA 082826 5725 HEALTH CARE FSA 082826 $15.31 9 A090326 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5664 HRA 082826 5725 HEALTH CARE HRA 082826 $100.00 10 A090326 Total $19,119.19
11 G082626 PETTY CASH/CITY HALL 13 JUNE CH 2026 33339 PETTY CASH REIMB CITY HALL $150.00 12 G082626 Total $150.00
13 G082726 ACC BUSINESS 4766 5607778117 33340 FIBER NETWO RK SVCS $827.59 14 G082726 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATION 6240 BK434 33341 RADIO DISPATCH CO NSOLE AIRWAVE UPGRADE $108,910.99 15 G082726 ALEXANDER'S CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. 3828 202608140590 33342 AUGUST 2026- METER READS $8,250.00 16 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1G74-4NV3-TDLN 33343 OFFICE SUPPLIES- RESTOCK $74.01 17 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1RC9-DMQV-R1JN 33343 EQUIPTMENT FOR FACILITIES $120.31 18 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XJ7-4CJG-J917 33343 SHADE FOR SHELTER $245.70 19 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1YQR-M3QJ-H4CC 33343 INV 1YQR-M3QJ-H4CC OFFICE SUPPLIES $310.45 20 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1LPD-HPK3-H7HG 33343 HYBRID MOBILE MEETING ACCESSORIES $87.93 21 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1NV6-WVRL-M9JK 33343 ONCALL CELLPHONE ACCESSORIES $58.96 22 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1XCW-GJWN-VXLF 33343 ID BADGE SLEEVES $27.58 23 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 171W-K7XL-3M3M 33343 CELL PHONE ACCESSORIES $10.81 24 G082726 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1KK3-L33J-Y1QD 33343 SUPPLIES SU MMER NUTRITION PROGRAM $79.09 25 G082726 BOWMAN ASPHALT, INC. 963 25977 33344 FOR PATCHING $4,020.45 26 G082726 CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY CO 238 204899 33345 PUBLIC WO RKS FIRST AID RESTOCK $188.46 27 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40222155 33346 AC: 8/17/26 PEST CONTROL SERVICES $68.00 28 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40222202 33346 8/17/26: 746 8TH & 1445 12T ST, PEST CONTROL SERV $268.00 29 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40222218 33346 8/17/26: WW 5410 7TH ST , PEST CONTROL SERVI $68.00 30 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40224161 33346 8/17/26: 1400 J ST, PEST CONTROL SERVICES $251.00 31 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40226048 33346 8/17/26: 5409 7TH ST PEST CONTROL SERV $92.00 32 G082726 CLARK PEST CONTROL 117 40519790 33346 810 8TH ST: PEST CONTROL 8/17/26 $50.00 33 G082726 CLEAN STRIDE LLC 5289 21453 33347 JULY 2026- JANITORIAL SERVICES $5,398.94 34 G082726 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1947 1374628 33348 RFS VEH #20: GLOW PLUG, THERMOSTAT, GASKET $492.17 35 G082726 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Z481800 33349 SUPPLIES $1,144.25 36 G082726 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Z524473 33349 8"" CLOBER VALVE $487.13 37 G082726 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Z527997 33349 AERVOE FLOUR BLUE PAINT #227 $340.99 38 G082726 CORE & MAIN LP 4704 Z576274 33349 STOCK PARTS FOR WATER LINE REPAIRS $8,582.06 39 G082726 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 757297 33350 STREET #GEN: SNAP RING KIT, FUEL FILTERS, PERFORM $38.30 As of: September 8th, 2026
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 40 G082726 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00766 33351 21027,21024,21029,21023-0: SRF WATER SYSTEM IMPROV $5,750.13 41 G082726 DEE JASPAR AND ASSOCIATES, INC 378 26-00767 33351 UWMP UPDATE $10,993.92 42 G082726 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 40180 33352 ANIMAL SHELTER APP UPGRADE $527.50 43 G082726 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 40205MS 33352 MS 365 LICENSES $882.00 44 G082726 DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2724 40206 33352 MONTHLY MAIN TENANCE AGMT $8,900.00 45 G082726 DITCH WITCH WEST 4792 1066779 33353 WATER VEH #52: BELT $72.64 46 G082726 ENTENMANN ROVIN CO 5860 0196794-IN 33354 TT DOME BADGE $161.39 47 G082726 ESENTIRE, INC. 5998 INESCA0034283 33355 ANNUAL BILLING CROWD STRIKE SRVCS $19,268.65 48 G082726 FED EX 123 9-430-96354 33356 EXPRESS SVCS $30.23 49 G082726 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE 5969 1111137 33357 DISPATCHER ACAD EMY TRAINING M.G. $434.00 50 G082726 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9252317567 33358 PAPER TOWELS $40.79 51 G082726 HD SUPPLY, INC 6410 9252801420 33358 MATERIAL #GEN: 10 BOXES OF GLOVES $174.72 52 G082726 HOLLOWAY ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. 2651 INV-HES-4322 33359 JULY 2026: LOADS & HAULING $815.04 53 G082726 HYDROPRO SOLUTIONS 6347 IN0005063 33360 METER SU PPLIES $1,036.73 54 G082726 JEFFRIES BROS., INC 140 198521 33361 RNWBL DYED DIESEL 99 $597.05 55 G082726 KERN COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER COUNTY CLE 27 FY 2026-27 33362 FY26/27 RECOVERY OF LAFCO'S OPERATING COSTS $14,039.00 56 G082726 KERN COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPT. 19 59281-IN 33363 JULY 2026: STSW FEES $2,012.53 57 G082726 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2783158 33364 WOODEN TREE STAKE, TREE PRUNER $1,130.40 58 G082726 M & S SECURITY SERVICES 4445 135714 33365 ADD/DELETE CODE $20.00 59 G082726 MELISSA GUZMAN 6342 MILEAGE REIMB 080726 33366 MILEAGE R EIMB 080726 BASIC ACADEMY TRAINING $206.14 60 G082726 MELISSA GUZMAN 6342 MILEAGE REIMB 081426 33366 MILEAGE R EIMB 081426 BASIC ACADEMY TRAINING $206.14 61 G082726 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-332396 33367 RFS VEH #20: ENGINE PAINTS $30.29 62 G082726 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-333389 33367 FIRE T RUCK VEH #01: MECH GAUGE $33.56 63 G082726 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-333459 33367 FIRE T RUCK VEH #01: 2 CANS OF SPRAY CANS $25.12 64 G082726 P & J ELECTRIC, INC. 66 10057 33368 8/3/26 & 8/4/26: BOOSTER PUMP AND BARSCREEN $2,879.76 65 G082726 PETTY CASH/CITY HALL 13 AUG 2026 33369 PETTY CASH REIMB CITY HALL $86.33 66 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 0705182385-9 081326 33370 UB 501 F STREET $42.27 67 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 2114713176-3 081326 33370 UB STREET LIGHT TRACT 7311-4 ON FILBURN $30.40 68 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 2991524925-3 081226 33370 UB 810 8TH ST COURTHOUSE $535.41 69 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 3593196785-1 081326 33370 UB NW NE SE 9 27 24 GEN ANNEX BLDG $343.77 70 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 7383005943-9 081326 33370 UB 1ST ST & 13TH TO 16TH ST LIGHTS $250.80 71 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 8365871756-2 081326 33370 UB ANNEX PARKING LIGHT $13.99 72 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 8367707953-1 081326 33370 UB 15200 SCOFIELD RD $30.40 73 G082726 PG & E COMPANY 85 5199704189-5 081726 33370 UB MULTIPLE LOCATIONS $45,291.31 74 G082726 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 5788 7O28141 33371 20215-0: WEST SIDE LIGHTS $5,606.80 75 G082726 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 5862 1168207-10001 090126 33372 SEPT 2026 INSURANCE PREMIUM $14,578.12 76 G082726 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150040256 33373 WATER VEH #56: 2 NEW TIRES $1,237.03 77 G082726 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150040110 33373 RFS #GEN: 20 RECAP T RUCK TIRES $4,860.87 78 G082726 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150040259 33373 RFS #GEN: USE TIRES DISPOSAL $220.00 79 G082726 SPD PRINTING & ACCURATE SIGNS 6339 8086 33374 T SHIRTS SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM $303.10 80 G082726 TETER, INC 6379 65458 33376 JULY 26 MASTER PLANNING PW $19,691.25 81 G082726 THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN 206 89224ad606109 33377 AD: JOB RECRUITMENT BILLING & COLLECTIONS $753.00 82 G082726 THE GAS COMPANY 246 08541820000 081726 33378 CITY YARD 801 F ST $16.92 83 G082726 TLC ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES 5195 0003845 33379 8/17/26: ANIMAL REMOVAL 2 CHEST FREEZERS $800.00 84 G082726 T-MOBILE 4899 964042089 072126 33375 CELL PHONE SRVCS $1,620.73 85 G082726 UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE & OCCUPATIONAL MEDIC 5268 EM020140 33380 POST-OFFER PHYSICAL $45.00 86 G082726 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6149558757 33381 CELL PHONES & IPADS $1,502.52 87 G082726 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICE LLC 4237 6149558758 33381 CELL PHONES FOR PD $2,139.95 88 G082726 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING 4372 5039810011 33382 AUG PD PRINTER LEASE $166.90 89 G082726 Total $310,927.77
90 G090126 CENDECON INC 6477 1041051826 33383 DECONTAMINATION SERVICES $2,684.50 91 G090126 KERN PLUMBING & BACK FLOW SERVICES INC 173 18415 33385 BACKFLOW TESTING $8,976.21 92 G090126 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 JUNE 2026 33384 225 UB PAYMENTS JUNE 2026 $40.50 93 G090126 Total $11,701.21
94 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1DKQ-J19F-Y7QQ 33386 SUPPLIES SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM $9.18 95 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MF7-CHJK-1731 33386 SUPPLIES SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM $124.77 96 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1K77-K1PN-HWWJ 33386 SUPPLIES SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM $82.24 97 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1MLP-9JWF-3WPD 33386 PD JR CAMP SUPPLIES $25.95 2 of 4
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 98 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 11TV-9NTT-MDMG 33386 SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $214.23 99 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1T6P-KVWG-414X 33386 PD JR CAMP SUPPLIES $335.15 100 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 11XK-4P47-GPK1 33386 SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $256.45 101 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 13VQ-YQVL-66XG 33386 JR POLICE CAMP SUPPLIES $21.64 102 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17FF-TH47-1Y77 33386 PAL SUPPLIES $141.19 103 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17TG-3VWR-FN31 33386 SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $3,268.65 104 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 116F-FMF3-MQDY 33386 SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $658.38 105 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 174X-MKD9-61QL 33386 SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $14.06 106 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 196K-6MKH-DDNM 33386 PAL SUPPLIES $49.78 107 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17XL-N1KH-LPPK 33386 FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES $87.83 108 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1GC3-RW17-9YK4 33386 PD SUPPLIES $310.20 109 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 1H6R-VLR6-CV47 33386 PD SUPPLIES $453.44 110 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 17XF-9CCQ-RP6D 33386 CABLES AND AIR DUSTER FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS $74.45 111 G090226 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 4968 131Q-7GFQ-M37M 33386 IPAD ACCESSSORIES $78.03 112 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730958 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $31.69 113 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730959 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $53.70 114 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730960 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 115 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730961 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $454.10 116 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730962 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 117 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730963 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $79.77 118 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730964 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 119 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730965 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $53.75 120 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730966 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 121 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730967 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 122 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730969 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 123 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730970 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $31.69 124 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730971 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $52.13 125 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730972 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 126 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730973 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 127 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730974 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 128 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730975 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $27.63 129 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025730976 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $79.77 130 G090226 ATT - PAYMENT CENTER 1488 000025732499 33387 PHONE SERVICES 07/24/26-08/23/26 $94.46 131 G090226 BADAWI & ASSOCIATES 5675 1904 33388 FY2025 1ST PROGRESS BILLING $36,358.20 132 G090226 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 68 167736001082126 33389 CH INTERNET SRVCS $325.63 133 G090226 COUNTRY AUTO & TRUCK, INC. 3008 757421 33390 RFS VEH #17: RING TERMINALS, HDWR KIT-SNAP RINGS $36.23 134 G090226 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 5988 3288137 33392 EZ STREET BAG $3,031.00 135 G090226 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 4114 INV45102 33393 RFS VEH #17: CONN, SPRAY NOZZLE, FREIGHT $117.61 136 G090226 JEFFRIES BROS., INC 140 197857CT 33394 JULY FUEL SERVICE $35,612.10 137 G090226 JIM BURKE FORD LINCOLN 134 1667631 33395 POLICE VEH #P007: FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS $584.74 138 G090226 JIM BURKE FORD LINCOLN 134 1667998 33395 POLICE VEH #P016: FRONT& REAR BRAKE PADS & ROTO $993.81 139 G090226 JIM BURKE FORD LINCOLN 134 1667999 33395 POLICE VEH #P016: FRONT & REAR BRAKES & ROTOR & $1,054.07 140 G090226 KERN TURF SUPPLY INC. 188 SI2779929 33396 VALVES AND NOZZLES $952.40 141 G090226 KNIGHT'S SITE SERVICES, INC 1075 0000281993 33397 8/18/26 - 9/14/26: GW PORTABLE TOILET SERV $86.74 142 G090226 MINUTEMAN PRESS 6469 97237 33398 500 CT. WASCO STICKERS FOR METAL DUMPTERS 5X7 $1,449.50 143 G090226 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 4733 YMH_20260903 33399 SEPTEMBER INSURANCE PREMIUM $270.00 144 G090226 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-333588 33400 ANIMAL VEH #31: AIR & OIL FILTERS $46.03 145 G090226 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-333706 33400 MGMT VEH #M2: OIL & AIR FILTERS $37.40 146 G090226 O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC 4230 4936-333768 33400 FIRE TRUCK VEH #01: MOTOR OIL $55.79 147 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 0008549687-5 081826 33401 UB NW NE 92724 SOLAR PLANT- AC $77.44 148 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 0751114029-0 082726 33401 UB COW VEHICLES PARKING 1400 J ST $345.80 149 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 1495264257-8 082726 33401 UB 747 G ST TRANSIT CHARGERS $1,740.78 150 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 4675436856-4 082526 33401 UB NE COR CENTRAL AVE & MARGALO ST $251.55 151 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 7955235222-5 082726 33401 UB 709 POSO AVE UNDERPASS $185.67 152 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 9285039198-5 082726 33401 UB 640 G ST AMTRAK WALK WAY $414.21 153 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 4401875412-5 082726 33401 UB 1301 J ST NEW WELL #13 $47,079.83 154 G090226 PG & E COMPANY 85 2867383297-9 082726 33401 UB 747 G ST WELL #14 $24,950.03 3 of 4
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WARRANT VENDOR NAME VENDOR No. INVOICE No. CHECK No. DESCRIPTION AMOUNTS 155 G090226 POLICE LEGAL SCIENCES INC 6476 13945 33402 TRAINING LESSONS FOR DISPATCH $1,098.00 156 G090226 SOUTHERN TIRE MART LLC 5953 7150040433 33404 STREET VEH #TRAILER: 2 TIRES $211.12 157 G090226 SPD PRINTING & ACCURATE SIGNS 6339 8228 33405 DAR #GEN: VEHICLE INSPECTION BOOKS $714.45 158 G090226 THE SHAFTER PRESS/ WASCO TRIBUNE 4787 4206 33403 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ELECTIONS NOMINEES $426.31 159 G090226 TRADICIONES MARKETS, INC 5259 JULY 2026 33391 225 UB PAYMENTS JULY 2026 $40.50 160 G090226 ULINE, INC 5995 212085969 33406 EYEWASH INSPECTION RECORD, PURE FLOW SALINE, E $1,153.32 161 G090226 UNIVAR USA INC 111 54099331 33407 WELL #7: 4TH ST & POPLAR SOD HYPO 12.5% LIQUIDCHL $1,227.88 162 G090226 WASCO T-SHIRTS PRINTING 497 10407 33408 RECORDS DEPT PATCHES $69.28 163 G090226 WILEY D. HUGHES SURVEYING, INC. 2638 3335 33409 PARCEL MERGER 26-01 3RD REVIEW $332.50 164 G090226 Total $168,742.90
165 Grand Total $510,641.07
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2026

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, August 18, 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
LATE: Council Member Medina arrived at 6:02 p.m.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez , Executive, Executive Assistant I Cinthia Ugalde, Public Works Director Luis Villa, Community Development Director Keri Cobb, Finance Director Tracy Blakemore, Polic e Chief Alecio Mora, Kern County Fire Chief Joe Appleton.

3) FLAG SALUTE: by Mayor Saldaña

4) INVOCATION: by Pastor Paul Hernandez

5) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion by Council Member Martinez , 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. Recognition – Wasco Police Activities League PAL Summer Nutrition Program Interns.

Mayor Saldaña presented the certificate of recognition to:
• Diana Garcia, Police Activities League (PAL) Coordinator, gave an oral presentation.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2026 • Certificate of Recognition to: Grace Cobb and Emily Sandoval.

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

Mayor Saldaña presented the certificate of recognition to:
• Angel Martinez, Brian Carcana, Evan Rodriguez, Is rael Orozco, James Garcia, Johnny Enciso, and Mario Orozco.

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Paul Hernandez requested to operate a firearm-related business from his residence. • Claribel Gutierrez , Field Representative for Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains, announced a Health Fair in Delano on September 30, 2026. • Carlos Rivas, representing the Dolores Huerta Foundation, requested additional street lighting between Hwy 43 and Poso Ave. due to public safety concerns.

City Cler k Maria Martinez announced that the City received no remote public comments for this item.

Executive Assistant I , Cinthia Ugalde, mentioned that the City received 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):

Chief Appleton provided an update on the Fire Department’s reporting system and stated that monthly reporting would resume going forward.

b. Wasco Police Department (Mora):

Chief Mora reported on the current public safety report: community Movie Night, which occurred on August 7, 2026.

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna inquired about the efforts to educate youth on bicycle safety.

Police Chief Mora clarified his questions.

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 $ 2,396,692.21.

b. Approval of City Council Minutes for July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting.

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 two (2) Wasco Police Department Professional Staff members to attend the 9-1-1 10 of 92
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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 (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 of 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, in Redondo Beach, CA.

g. 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 Transit Coordinator and Administrative Manager to attend the California Transit Association (CTAA) 61
ST 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.

Reso#2026-4382

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 RIMSCON 29 Conference by Sun Ridge Systems from October 12-16, 2026, in Stateline, NV.

No Conflict of Interest on the consent calendar for any Council member.

There were no in-person public comments.

City Clerk M aria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2026 Motion by Council Member Martinez , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , 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
.
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, in Anaheim, California.

City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.

City Clerk M aria Martinez announced t hat no remote public comments were received for this item.

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

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

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.

Reso#2026-4383
City Clerk Maria Martinez gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2026 City Clerk M aria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , Seconded by Council Member Martinez , 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; Receive and File Report Cooling Center Operation and Possible Minute Action and Direction from City Council for Future Activation.

Oral presentation by Public Works Director Luis Villa.

In-person public comment by Maria de Jesus Macias de Martinez.

City Clerk M aria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

The Council directed staff to continue operating the Cooling Center on days forecasted to reach 105°F or higher , research how other cities operate and promote similar programs, and bring the information back for future consideration before making a final decision on whether to continue the program.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , seconded by Council Member Me dina, to receive and file, and to continue the operations of the Cooling Center.

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

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 6th Street between H Street and J Street.

Reso#2026-4384
Agmt#2026-026

Oral presentation by City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert.

There were no in-person public comments.

City Clerk Maria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

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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)
• Community Beautification scheduled for August 29, 2026 , from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Teressa Burke Elementary School parking lot.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the City Council on the following:
• Provided an Animal Control Staffing Update ; the budget is for three full -time and one part-time staff, and it is currently staffed with one full -time and one part-time staff, and two candidates, and staff is working on recruitment to be fully staffed. • G Street potholes have been repaired. Staff received newly reported potholes needing repair; staff will address the repairs and respond to council. • Staff requested that Unwired identify and repair all deteriorating street cuts ; the company has begun surveying locations, will start patchwork repairs, and will provide a comprehensive list of repair sites for City tracking and oversight. • Staff has placed a trash can at Pecan Park.
• HAWK Installation on SR46; staff is currently waiting for the poles to be delivered. • SNIP scheduled date TBD; staff will update the council when a date has been scheduled.
• Community Breakfast scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.; annual meeting hosted by the Wasco State Prison.
• Wasco Rose Parade scheduled for September 12, 2026.
• Evening in Bloom recognizing the Grand Marshal(s) scheduled for September 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Annual Dinner is scheduled for September 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Bike Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wasco High School Cafeteria parking lot.
• Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation Awards Dinner scheduled for October 15, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown Bakersfield Dignity Health Arena. • Dial-A-Ride service for seniors from the Senior Center to the Kern County Fair starting September 25, 2026.
• Utility bill update: Utility billing cycles were standardized for all customers, resulting in a one-time lower bill for affected residents and improved billing efficiency. • Elementary School District began a new Round Table Event; the first meeting occurred on August 18, 2026 ; staff will update council if the date for future roundtable events is rescheduled to a date that will not conflict with the council meetings.
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2026 • Wasco Recreation and Parks District WRPD joint meeting: Council concurred with pursuing a Recreation and Parks District presentation as an initial alternative to a formal joint meeting to facilitate information sharing and discussion.

Council Member Reyna requested the following items to be agendized in a future meeting for discussion:
• Request for an update on the current homeless population, services provided, and preparedness for a potential increase in homelessness. • Discussion regarding community bike ride participation, traffic concerns, and cyclist safety.
• Request for City and Police Department guidance on safely conducting future community bike rides.
• To d iscuss bike ride operations with event organizers and consider Police Department escort support.

17) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

No reports.

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

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

City Clerk M aria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 7:48 p.m. with a five-minute recess.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned out of closed session at 8:29 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.

a. Closed Session Minutes for August 4, 2026.

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

c. CONFERENCE WITH 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 Manage r pursuant to Section 54957

20) CLOSED SESSION ACTION:

City Attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.
a. Closed Session Minutes for August 4, 2026.
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Motion by Council Member Martinez , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Reyna , to approve the closed session minutes, by the following roll call vote:

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

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

No reportable action

c. CONFERENCE WITH 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.

No reportable action

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.

No reportable action

e. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: City Manager pur suant to Section 54957 No reportable action

21) ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Saldaña adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.

____________________________________
Maria O, Martinez, City Clerk

______________________________________
Eduardo Saldaña, Mayor
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026

MINUTES

WASCO CITY COUNCIL
and Successor Agency to the
Former Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, September 1, 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, Raya ABSENT: Council Member Medina

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert, Assistant City Manager Maria Lara, City Attorney Tom Schroeter, City Clerk Maria O. Martinez, Deputy City Clerk 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, Kern County Fire Chief Joe Appleton.

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 Council Member Martinez, to approve the agenda as to form with the following roll call vote:

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

6) PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation for Community Action Partnership (CAPK) of Kern Hunger Action Month
CAPK representative Kelly Lowery gave an oral presentation.

CAPK representative Susan Magana gave an oral presentation.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Mayor Saldana presented the proclamation to CAPK representatives Susana Magana and Kelly Lowery.

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
• Joe Martinez – Police Department Field Operations and youth e -scooter/e-bike concerns
• Oscar Enciso – Water well completion, security enhancements following copper theft, and Police Department appreciation

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

Executive Assistant I Cinthia Ugalde mentioned one email was received comment from Sabrina Ochoa, who r aised concerns about parking overflow from Ros aleda Village affecting her residential area.

8) SUCCESSOR AGENCY BUSINESS: None

9) WASCO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BUSINESS: None

10) PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
a. Kern County Fire Department (Appleton):
• Kern County Fire Chief Appleton shared the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

b. Wasco Police Department (Mora):
• Police Chief Alecio Mora reported on the current public safety report;

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna inquired about efforts to educate youth on e-scooter and e-bike safety. Council Member Raya, Council Member Martinez, and Mayor Saldaña shared concerns regarding e-scooters and e-bikes. Police Chief Mora provided clarification on their questions and concerns.

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 $ 643,140.61

b. Approval of the City Council Minutes:

1. August 4, 2026, Regular Meeting

c. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Approval of Travel and Training Exceeding $500.00 for the Wasco Police Chief to attend the POST Executive Development Course (EDC) scheduled for May 3-7, 2027, and June 7-11, 2027, in Folsom, California.

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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 d. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Accept all Bids and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to finalize and execute an agreement with Sternhal Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $98,299.50 for the Citywide Striping Project and allowing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Orders in an amount not to exceed an aggregate of $10,000.00.

Reso#2026-4385
Agmt#2026-027

e. 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 the copier lease agreement with Office 1 for upgraded multifunction copiers across all City departments.

Reso#2026-4386
Agmt#2026-028

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 Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the Consent Calendar by the following roll call vote:

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

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.
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 Regarding New City Facilities Updates.

City Manager Scott Hurlbert gave a PowerPoint presentation. 19 of 92
City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 Public comment by Maria de Jesus Macias de Martinez – Central Ave. Complex Revenue Opportunities and Animal Control Kennel Security Measures City Clerk Maria Martinez announced that no remote public comments were received for this item.

The City Council's consensus was to move forward with Teter, Inc. and release an RFP/RFQ to develop plans required for bid documents for the Municipal Campus and Central Ave. Complex.
b. Council finds this action is not a “project” defined under section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt a Resolution approving operating budget adjustments totaling a $111,523.25 increase.

Reso#2026-4387
Finance Director Tracy Blakemore gave an oral presentation.

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 adopt the resolution with the following roll call vote:

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

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 an agreement with Wasco Recreation and Parks District (“WRPD”) for reimbursement of costs related to repaving parking lot areas of Westside Park.

Reso#2026-4388
Agmt#2026-029

City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert gave an oral presentation.

There were no in-person public comments.

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

The City Manager reques ted authorization for the City Manager, with the City Attorney's concurrence, to make and execute any necessary minor changes to the agreement requested by the Wasco Recreation and Parks District.

Motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to adopt the resolution and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any minor changes necessary as requested by the Wasco Recreation and Parks District (WRPD).
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MEDINA

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into a three-minute recess at 7:53 p.m.

Mayor Saldaña reconvened the meeting at 7:56 p.m.

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)
• Community Beautification occurred on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Teresa Burke Elementary School parking lot.

15) REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (Hurlbert)
City Manager Hurlbert updated the City Council on the following:
• Community Breakfast scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Wasco State Prison.
• Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Wasco Rose Parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. • Evening in Bloom recognizing the Grand Marshal(s) is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bike Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wasco High School Cafeteria parking lot. • Dial-A-Ride service for the seniors from the Senior Center to the Kern County Fair starting Friday, September 25, 2026.
• Wasco Union Elementary School District (WUESD) is working on rescheduling their Round Table Event(s) that currently occur during Tuesday City Council Meetings.
• Wasco Recreation and Parks District (WRPD) confirmed structuring a joint meeting with the City Council. Date To be Determined.

16) REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Pro Tem Reyna:
• Requested an update from staff on the HAWK System Installation. • Requested an update from staff on Unwired sidewalk and road repairs. • Attended the Cooling Center on Thursday, August 20, 2026. • Attended the ribbon-cutting of Party Supply Vane D on 1330 F St. • Inquired about bringing back the conversation to the City Council regarding the Community Bike Ride guidelines and recommendations.

Council Member Martinez:
• Attended the UC Davis Research Campus located near McCombs with City staff.

Mayor Saldaña:
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City of Wasco City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2026 • Attended the Wasco High School FFA Charles Craig Classic.

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

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

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

Mayor Saldaña adjourned into closed session at 8:10 p.m.

Mayor Saldaña adjourned out of closed session at 8:23 p.m.

18) 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 18, 2026.

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

c. CONFERENCE WITH 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.

19) CL
OSED SESSION ACTION:

City Attorney Tom Schroeter reported out.

a. Closed Session Minutes for August 4, 2026.

Mot
ion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Mayor Saldaña, to approve the closed session minutes, by the following roll call vote:

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

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

No reportable action

c. CONFERENCE WITH 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.

No reportable action

20) ADJOURNMENT:
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Maria O, Martinez, City Clerk

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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: September 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of travel and training expenses exceeding $500.00 for two Wasco Police Department officers to attend the Traffic Collision Investigation Course scheduled for September 28 to October 2, 2026, in Fresno, California.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approval of travel and training expenses exceeding $500.00 for two Wasco Police Department officers to attend the Traffic Collision Investigation Course scheduled for September 28 to October 2, 2026, in Fresno, California, including registration and per diem costs; and

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

Environmental Review:

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

Background:

The Traffic Collision Investigation Course is a 40-hour training program designed to satisfy the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 40600(a). The course provides instruction on investigating simulated collision scenes, completing collision rep orts, and properly using required forms and the state's Collision Investigation Manual. The training will be held September 28 to October 2, 2026, at the First Responder Center, 3300 East North Avenue, Fresno, California.

Discussion:

Staff recommends sending two Wasco Police Department officers to attend this training.

The course will strengthen the officers' ability to investigate traffic collisions, document collision scenes, prepare accurate reports, and apply proper investigative t echniques. 24 of 92
This training will enhance the Department's traffic collision investigation capabilities and support effective enforcement and roadway safety within the City of Wasco.

Fiscal Impact:

Registration is $162.00 per officer, for a total registration cost of $324.00. Estimated per diem is $400.00 per officer for the five -day course, for a total of $800.00. No lodging is requested. The total estimated cost for two officers is approximately $1 ,124.00. Funding will be paid through the Police Department training budget.

Attachments:

1. Traffic Collision Investigation Course Information

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Keri Cobb, Community Development Director
Tom Schroeter, City Attorney

DATE: September 15, 2026

SUBJECT: A dopt a Resolution Authorizing the Deferral of Development Impact Fees for the construction of a new 5,020 Square Foot multi-tenant building at 301 N. Central Avenue , Assessor’s Parcel Number 48 7-010-81 as provided for under Title 13 of the Wasco Municipal Code and Government Code Section 66007.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution a uthorizing the deferral of development impact fees for the construction of a new 5,020 square foot multi -tenant building at 301 N. Central Avenue as Approved in Site Plan Review (SPR) 2 4-000197, Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-010-81 as provided for under Title 13 of the Wasco Municipal Code and Government Code Section 66007; 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:

Staff has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined 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.

Background:

The proposed project was approved on June 12, 2024, with Conditions of Approval.

As the project nears the construction phase and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy, the developer has requested a deferral of the development impact fees that would normally be paid before a building permit is issued. The Development Impact

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Fees consist of the following: Quimby/Park, Water and Sewer Connections, Sanitation , and Traffic Impact Fees.

Discussion:

The requested fees for deferral are all the aforementioned : Quimby/Park, Water and Sewer Connections, Sanitation, and Traffic Impact Fees.

Government Code 66007 and the City of Wasco Municipal Code, Chapter 13.24, Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance, Chapter 13.10, Water Impact Fee Ordinance, and Chapter

13.16, Sewer Connection Charges Ordinance and 13.06.050 allow for the deferral of payment of impact fees. Chapter 13.24.100 of the Wasco Municipal Code requires the City Council to make certain findings for deferral.

These findings include the following:

1. That the current state of the city is such that the deferment of the impact fees required by Chapter 13.24 will stimulate the economy and enhance the provision of jobs; and

2. That the deferment of the impact fees required by Chapter 13.24 will not materially affect the ability of the city to deliver its capital improvement program.

Staff believes that these findings can be made for the project given the City's desire to support new commercial development and the local economy. These fees will only be deferred to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. This deferral will not materially affect the City's ability to implement its capital improvement program.

Fiscal Impact:

The deferred fees will remain available to implement programmed park, traffic, water, sewer, and sanitation improvements, simply delayed until the connections are made or the project is completed.

Attachments:
• Resolution
• Request for Fee Deferral
• Approval Letter- Site Plan Review 24-000197

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 5,020 SQUARE FOOT MULTI-TENANT BUILDING AT 301 N. CENTRAL AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 487-010-81 AS APPROVED IN SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 24-000197, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 487-010-81 AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER TITLE 13 OF THE WASCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66007.

WHEREAS, Simranjit Sandhu, representative or Wasco 46 Properties LLC has requested deferral of payment of development impact fees: Quimby/park fees, water and sewer connection fees, sanitation, and traffic impact fees to the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for this project; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 66007 prohibits collection of fees or charges on a residential development for the construction of public improvements or facilities until the date of the final inspection or issuance of certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first, except that utility service fees may be collected at the time of application for utility service; and

WHEREAS, Wasco Municipal Code Sections 13.10.050 and 13.16.030 allow for the deferral of water and sewer impact fees to a later date by resolution and Municipal Code Sections 13.06.050 and 13.24.100(C) allow for the deferral of sanitation and traffic impact fees by resolution; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the current state of the city is such that the deferment of the impact fees will stimulate the housing production, economy and enhance the provision of jobs and will not materially affect the ability of the city to deliver its capital improvement program.

WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined 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.

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

SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: That the development impact fees be paid in accordance with the City of Wasco Municipal Code and pursuant to Government Code Section 66007(a) prior to final inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 3: With regard to the traffic impact fee and pursuant to Wasco Municipal Code Section 13.24.100.C.4, a penalty is imposed equal to 100% of the amount of the traffic impact fees on Developer if Developer fails to pay the impact fees by the point in time specified herein.

SECTION 4: That in the event the Developer fails to pay the traffic impact fees by the point in time specified herein, Developer shall further forfeit the future right to defer such fees on the remaining Development parcels.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 202 6 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on September 15, 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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Request for Deferral of Permit Fees Until Final Inspection August 26, 2026
Yolanda Tinajero
Administrative Assistant II
City of Wasco
764 E Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Re: Request to Defer Permit Fees Until Final Inspection Project ID: 24-000197
Project Address: 301 N Central Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280
Invoice: 26-000118
Dear Ms. Tinajero,
We are writing regarding the permit and impact fees associated with the above-referenced project.

We respectfully request that the City of Wasco allow us to defer payment of the applicable permit and impact fees until final inspection of the project. The current invoice reflects total fees of $122,409.37, and deferring these fees would assist with managing the project's construction cash flow while allowing construction to proceed without delay.

We understand that all deferred fees would remain due and payable and would be paid prior to, or as a condition of, final inspection and/or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, as required by the City.

We appreciate the City's consideration of this request and would be happy to provide any documentation or execute any deferral agreement required for approval.

Please let us know if this request can be accommodated and what steps are necessary to formalize the deferral.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Sincerely,
Simranjit Sandhu
661-364-4700
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Community Development Department
(661) 758-7239 Fax (661) 758-7250
764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

June 12, 2024 VIA MyGov

KSI Engineering, Inc.

Melissa Snyder
6205 District Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93313

Re: Site Plan Review 24-000197, 301 N Central Avenue, APN 487-010-81, Construction of a 5,020 SF building with a Drive-Through

To Whom it May Concern:

This letter serves as a notification that the City of Wasco has completed its review of your application to construct a 5,020SF building to include a fast-food restaurant with a drive-through and multi-tenant retail suites at 301 N Central Avenue. Based on this review the City has determined the following:

• The property is zoned C-R (Commercial Retail)
• The minimum setback requirements are:
o Front – 20 feet
o Side (Interior) – 0 feet
o Side (Street) – 0 feet
o Rear – 15 feet

Please be advised that after review ing the proposed project site plan, the Planning D epartment has approved Site Plan Review application 2 4-000197 subject to the attached conditions of approval (Exhibit A) and approved Site Plan (Exhibit B).

The Planning Department action is final unless appealed within ten (10) calendar days from June 12, 2024. Please be advised that an appeal of the Planning Department action on Site Plan Review 2 4-000197 may be filed no later than 10 calendar days from June 12, 2024 (pursuant to WMC Section 17.72.030). Appeals must be made in writing and filed with the Community Development Department along with the associated appeal fee. Any appeal shall be scheduled for Planning Commission review and action. Should no written appeal be receive d within this time period, the Planning D epartment action of June 12, 2024 shall be considered final.

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Community Development Department
(661) 758-7239 Fax (661) 758-7250
764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

If you have any questions regarding this action or the appeal period, please contact the Community Development Department at (661) 758-7200.

Sincerely,

Evelyn Murillo
Assistant Planner
Community Development Department

Attachments: Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B Approved Site Plan

CC: Rafael Villarreal, Building Inspector

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Community Development Department
(661) 758-7239 Fax (661) 758-7250
764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

EXHIBIT A

CITY OF WASCO

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL 24-000197
Construction of a 5,020 SF building with a Drive-Through 301 N Central Ave, APN 487-010-81

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. Site Plan Review approval may become null and void in the event that development is not completed in accordance with all the plans, conditions and requirements imposed on this permit, the Zoning Ordinance, and all Public Works Standards and Specifications. The Community Development Department shall not assume responsibility for any deletions or omissions resulting from the permit review process or for additions or alterations to construction plans not specifically submitted and reviewed and approved pursuant to this permit or subsequent amendments or revisions.

2. The conditions of approval are based on City records and the accuracy of the existing and proposed on- site and off-site conditions depicted on the exhibits submitted by the applicant. Requirements which may not have been addressed due to omission or misrepresentation of information, for which this review process is dependent, will be imposed whenever such conditions are discovered.

3. No uses of land, buildings, or structures other than those specifically allowed in the Commercial Retail (C -R) zone, as listed in the City’s Zoning Ordinance, shall be permitted.

4. Payment of all fees shall be required prior to issuance of any required building and/or grading permits.

5. A building permit must be issued prior to start of construction.

6. Applicant shall obtain a water will-serve letter from the City of Wasco Public Works Department prior to issuance of a building permit for this project. The will-serve letter will be valid for two weeks from the date of issuance unless extended by City Staff. Once the project has active building permits, the 34 of 92

Community Development Department
(661) 758-7239 Fax (661) 758-7250
764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

will-serve letter will be valid for as long as the Building permit is kept active.

If the Building Permit expires, the will serve letter will expire with it.

7. No sign approval is included in this review. A separate sign permit application will be required prior to installation of any signage. All proposed signage shall meet the requirements of the City of Wasco Municipal Code.

8. This project must retain all stormwater on-site in underground stormwater chambers or in the stormwater basin located to the northwest of the Walmart site. A grading and drainage plan must be reviewed and approved by the City of Wasco City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit. If the stormwater basin located to the northwest of the Walmart site is to be used, plans must show that there is adequate capacity in the existing basin for this development.

9. Applicant shall submit improvement plans to the City of Wasco Public Works Department for all proposed public improvements including but not limited to road improvements, drive approaches, sidewalks, utility tie-ins, trash enclosures, and street lighting. Please contact the City of Wasco Public Works Department for details on City Standards and requirements.

All utility tie in locations shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Wasco Public Works Department.

10. Any on- site lighting shall be directed down and away from adjoining properties.

11. This project shall meet all requirements of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The developer shall obtain a Caltrans encroachment permit for all work within the Caltrans right of way.

12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Kern County Fire Department.

13. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, applicant shall submit WELO compliant landscape plans for review and approval.

14. Prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit, the applicant / owner shall submit to the City of Wasco Building Department a completed, WELO compliant Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Installation.

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(661) 758-7239 Fax (661) 758-7250
764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280
www.cityofwasco.org

15. This approval shall be valid for two years from the date of approval. If no building permit is issued within this two -year period, this approval shall become null and void unless an extension is requested in writing and granted by the Planning Director or his / her designee.

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STAFF REPORT

CITY OF WASCO
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FRO
M: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Maria Lara, Assistant City Manager
DA
TE: September 15, 2026
SUB
JECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the FY2025/2026 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Cycle B for the following project: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility, $27,970.00. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff Recommends The City Council:

A) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Cycle B for the following project: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility; and
B) Fi
nd the subject activity is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is, therefore, not subject to review under CEQA.

En
vironmental 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 indirec t physical change in the environment. The approval of this agenda item does not commit the City to a definite course of action regarding a project, as 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.

Bac
kground:

The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) was created to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities (DACs). Per Public Resources Code 75230 (f) (1 -3), monies for the program shall be expended to provide transit operating or capital assistance that meets any of the following:

1. Ex
penditures that directly enhance or expand transit service by supporting new or expanded bus or rail services, new or expanded water -borne transit, or 38 of 92
expanded intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, and maintenance, and other costs to operate those services or facilities.

2. Operational expenditures that increase transit mode share.

3. Expenditures related to the purchase of zero-emission buses, including electric buses, and the installation of the necessary equipment and infrastructure to operate and support these zero-emission buses.

Caltrans, in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), will review each project to determine if the project supports at least one of the above -listed criteria, decreases GHG emissions, and benefits low -income households, low -income communities, and/or a DAC (also known as Priority Populations).

The City of Wasco is working on a New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility Project.

The project aims to support the Dial-a-Ride Transit Department by providing the necessary fueling infrastructure for electric, CNG, and gasoline buses. The facility will be situated on the southeast corner of Filburn Street and Central Avenue.

This resolution authorizes the submission of the application for LCTOP funds and the City Manager's execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent forms.

Fiscal Impact:

The City of Wasco will have four fiscal years from the project award date to expend funds. For rollover funds, the four years begin with the last rollover year in which funds are accrued.

Lead Agencies cannot expend LCTOP funds on costs incurred before LCTOP award/approval. LCTOP is not a reimbursement program; funds are awarded annually upfront for expenses approved and outlined in the Allocation Request to be incurred after the project is awarded.

The City of Wasco must track interest earned on LCTOP funds. Project Activity Reports (PAR) must include interest earned for each project. Interest earned on LCTOP funds must be used in the same manner as principal. Interest remaining after a project is completed may be applied only to an approved LCTOP project.

Attachments

1. Resolution

2. LCTOP FY2025-26 POP Attachment Cycle B “A”

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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 EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND

AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) CYCLE B FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: NEW TRANSIT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY, $27,970 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2026

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Progra m (LCTOP) Cycle B for transit projects; and

WHEREAS, the statutes related to state -funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and

WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines to administer and distribute LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to de legate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to the City Manager; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to implement the following LCTOP project listed above.

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

SECTION 1: T hat the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTO P funded transit projects.

SECTION 2: That the City of Wasco City Manager or designee is authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments with the California Department of Transportation.

SECTION 3: That it hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nomination and allocation request to the Department in FY 2025-2026 LCTOP Cycle B funds:

Project Name: New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility Amount of LCTOP Funds Requested: $27,970.00
Short Description of Project: To construct a new operations, maintenance, and transit facility that supports zero-emission vehicles and includes electric charging stations.

Benefit to a Priority Population: This project will be physically located in and benefit a disadvantaged and low-income community (per SB 535 and AB 1550).

It will reduce criteria air pollutant emissions in Wasco , ranked at the 82 nd
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percentile for ozone pollution and the 98th percentile for PM 2.5 pollution (per CalEnviroScreen 4.0).

Amount to benefit Priority Populations: $27,970.00
Contributing Sponsors: Kern Council of Governments

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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 September 15, 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: September 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or D esignee to Execute and Endorse a Professional Services Agreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc., for SCADA-related matters.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing t he City Manager or designee to execute and endorse a Professional Services Agreement with PLCs Plus International, Inc. for SCADA-related matters; 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:

Staff has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined 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.

Discussion:

A critical component of the city’s drinking water and wastewater systems is the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which supports remote monitoring and control. Because SCADA technology is a specialized field that requires integration, programming, and the implementation of cybersecurity measures, staff has sought these services from multiple vendors.

PLCs Plus International, Inc., founded in 1997 and located in Bakersfield , specializes in these services, and city staff wishes to enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide technical expertise to the city. Under the agreement, PLCs Plus would perform SCADA-related work on a time- and-materials basis and issue task orders for amounts exceeding $10,000.00, which would then be submitted to Council for approval. The term

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is three years from the date of execution and may be terminated by the City upon 10 days' written notice to the vendor.

Fiscal Impact:

Costs incurred for SCADA related work will be paid from the Water and Wastewater Enterprises or through Capital Improvement funding.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Statement of Qualifications

3. Rate Schedule

4. Draft 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, EXECUTE AND ENDORSE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLCs PLUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SCADA-RELATED MATTERS.

WHEREAS, the City of Wasco wishes to contract with PLCs Plus International, Inc. for SCADA-related services; and

WHEREAS, the cost of these services will be paid for out of the water and wastewater enterprises; and

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

WHEREAS, both the City and PLCs Plus International, Inc. have had their legal counsel review said agreement.

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

SECTION 1: Approves the agreement with PLC Plus International to provide SCADA-related services.

SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to finalize and endorse the Professional Services Agreement.

SECTION 3: Authorizes the City Manager or designee to make the necessary budgetary appropriations necessary to implement this Agreement.

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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 September 15, 2026, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

__________________________

EDUARDO SALDANA,
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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1 Statement of Qualifications
PLCs Plus International is a Control System Automation Company committed to growing and strengthening our manufacturing business partners since 1997. We are committed to providing the City of Wasco facility with the Control System Programming required in the Drinking Water Design. Our current interest is in the programming portion of the work only. We have experience working with many full-service engineering firms providing control system solutions to our clients. Because our Systems Analysts are skilled and knowledgeable with our business partner’s control systems, we have been specified in numerous RFQ’s (Request for Proposal) as the sole provider of control system programming services.

PLCs Plus is a Nevada S Corporation headquartered in Bakersfield, California with additional office locations in Idaho, and Texas. We are currently doing business in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, California, and Idaho. Our local Lead Systems Analyst and Project Manager will lead most onsite services. Additionally, we have accomplished Systems Analysts available for remote support.

PLCs Plus has over two decades of proven experience spanning the control systems spectrum, from end-device to the corporate database. Our team of twenty -four Systems Analysts, Project Managers, Administrators and Managers are in Idaho, Texas, and California (Idaho-3, Texas-9, and California-12). We have successfully completed projects in various industries, Including Water and Wastewater in both Public Works and Private Facilities, Oil and Gas, Food & Beverage Processing, Building Materials Manufacturing and Government Education and Military Facilities. Our services range from multimillion dollar projects that span multiple years to embedded resources and daily callout T&M services.

We know that strong employees create a strong company capable of completing projects on time and within budget while meeting quality standards. This is why we have adopted the industry leading Steps to Success mentorship program that we have been successfully using for over two decades to produce highly qualified and successful personnel. This keeps our employees up to date with the technologies and proven solutions for challenges faced in the industry today.

PLCs Plus International is a member of ISN. Our Systems Analysts and Project Managers incorporate stringent safety standards into every design and each on- site install. We are a member of the Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA) which demonstrates our ability to engineer and implement complex control systems. This is how PLCs Plus has become an industry leader in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

William Scroggins
General Manager
Direct (208) 616-2081
Fax (661) 322-4559
http://www.bkppi.com/
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2 PLCs Plus takes a collaborative approach to managing a project by inclusion of Customer, P roject Manager, & internal staffing to ensure that all roles, responsibilities, & expectations are understood for all aspects of the project. This is carried out by working closely with both management and operations personnel to provide a product that meets all engineering requirements and provides ease of operation of the system.

Upon approval to proceed, PLCs Plus will engage in the following tasks:
• Project Initiation & Kick-off
§ Review scope with customer to define any questions or possible alterations § Done thru mutual agreement
§ Perform a site visit to be familiar with all components and particular processes § Create or receive a data flow diagram of the system to ensure data & control is present and represented in the proper location
§ Reporting tools
§ Remote interfaces
§ Web based requirements
§ Collect all existing programs:
§ Customer PLCs
§ Vendor proprietary RTUs (Potential Modbus maps for interface) § Customer SCADA and Control visualization applications § Perform a task breakdown and prepare a high-level schedule to review with the Customer
§ Once agreed, a more detailed list will be created as required § Determine frequency of status meetings (Internal & external) § Agree on project development platform
§ Vendor or Customer servers
§ Assign resources to the tasks best utilizing their skillset • Project Execution
§ Staffing engaged and working collaboratively thru the assigned tasks § Perform S95 reviews as desired
§ Perform buddy reviews at milestones
§ Perform 30/60/90 reviews of coding to ensure best practices are being followed § Develop Functional Review documentation for in-house and costumer FAT’s § Develop implementation strategies for commissioning & deployment § Step by step commissioning documentation to mitigate personnel & process risks
• Commissioning & Deployment
§ Ensure all programs & application testing is complete and accepted § Ensure all site systems & areas are prepared for execution § Deploy and decommissioning new and old systems per commissioning documentation
§ Check lists & signoffs being completed

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3 § Preplan for any system interruptions needed during cut-over of field device calibration or testing
• Reconfigure transmitter
• Test switch or HMI (Human Machine Interface) call
• Stroke valves as required / allowable
• Project turn-over
§ Customer to operate plant for a pre-agreed amount of time and prepare a punch list of items to be addressed
§ Package all programs & applications and turn over to Customer

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4 Michael Hilligas
Mr. Hilligas has over 40 years of experience as a Lead Sr. Systems Analyst / Engineer. Mike has worked in various industries including water and wastewater , oil and gas, food and beverage processing, automotive automation , pharmaceutical and manufacturing facilities. He has expert knowledge of SCADA, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), OPC, Databases, Automation, and PLCs. He has extensive experience in Allen Bradley PLCs, communication hardware, IEC 61131 PLC Programming, Instrumentation, Communications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Mr. Hilligas’ home office is in Boise County, Idaho and is working as the local project manager as well as a technical resource.

Eric Dickerhoof
Mr. Dickerhoof has over 30 years of experience in the automation industry . He is a Lead Project Manager and has been with PLCs Plus for 24 years. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and holds a Gold Certification in Ignition. He has extensive SCADA experience in Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater, and Manufacturing industries as well as HMI and PLC development on multiple platforms. This includes the PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC5, ControlLogix and CompactLogix. Mr. Dickerhoof’s home office is located near St. Louis Missouri, but he primarily works remotely in Texas, Idaho, and California. He will be providing programming support from his home office.

Milav Panchal
Mr. Panchal is an experienced Control System Engineer working in Oil and Gas industry. 4+ years of automation and control experience. Keen Robotics enthusiast. Extensive knowledge in engineering, design, testing, commissioning, & programming. Always welcoming new challenges and finding resolution in timely and orderly fashion. Possess refined leadership, technical & communication skills to tackle challenging projects. Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering through California State University.

Regan Lewis
Ms. Lewis is a valuable Controls Engineer of our team. She has extensive knowledge of Ignition and Allen Bradley PLCs. She has been the point person to train automation engineers in Controls, SCADA, and Instrumentation in her earlier role. She managed the plant Ignition SCADA system and facilitated all firmware updates, approving all SCADA design changes and upholding best practices.

Bachelor of Science Industrial Automation through Bakersfield College.

Alex Elumbaugh
Mr. Elumbaugh has six + years-experience developing, configuring, programming and deploying multi-installation PLC and SCACA systems. He has vast knowledge on HMI, OIT, PLCs, and SCADA applications within automation projects.

Chris Mauro
Proven and dependable performer that achieves results to the customer’s satisfaction. Expert in SCADA platform solutions by AVEVA, GE, Iconics, Inductive Automation, and Rockwell Automation. 20 years of experience with SCADA systems and Industrial Automation device integration with a wide variety of industrial devices and hardware utilizing industry

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5 standard communications protocols and media. Motivated to meet challenges and develop solutions in a timely and cost-eeective manner to meet business and customer needs.

Bill Price
Mr. Price has 34 + years in system design. Key industries water, and wastewater, and the petroleum industry. Experience in PLC communication hardware, programming, instrumentation, supervisory control, and SCADA. Mr. Price has served many roles in project development and management through his successful career. He has both a Bachelor o f Science Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration.

All resumes available upon request.

As part of the beginning phases of the project PLCs Plus creates new interfaces to the existing customers Control System Dataflow/Architecture Diagram. This is to ensure that all data requirements and system protocols are addressed and defined. It is compiled using the standard Purdue model as a base template.

On the following is a generic sample of a typical diagram for reference:

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6 The next section breaks down some of the projects and the type of work we have completed. Due to the brevity of the document, these are just a highlight of our integration capabilities.

PLCs Plus has extensive experience in Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and overall controls development on many platforms. Our decades of experience in various control systems, hardware and software platforms combined with our diverse industries best practice experience gives Team PLCs an industry leading competitive advantage. Our team of developers can quickly adapt to new innovative control technology and provide a collaborative approach to effective control system solutions.

Project Title:

Eagle Sewer District Automation Standards Development & Implementation System Evaluation and Design
• _Perform an in-depth analysis of existing SCADA system to compare with industry standards • _Discuss any vulnerabilities or weaknesses with the Client and propose solutions for issues • _Utilize industry standards from WEF, ISA, ANSI and other organizations to create a SCADA and process control system standard that is tailored for use with the client’s speciic system and requirements
• _Integration of new standards into new and existing systems • _Information and document control requirements to decrease the chance that important system information is compromised
• _Equipment naming and tagging conventions to identify ield equipment on plans and drawings • _System hardware speciications for process instrumentation, control hardware, networking, and other system equipment required for process control and SCADA • _Process control network layout and organization including cybersecurity requirements, access control provisions, and other needed elements
• _PLC Programming requirements including irmware selection, logic standardization, equipment control philosophies, etc.
• _SCADA System organization, design, styling, and capability requirements including requirements for local and remote access to the system
• _Alarm management systems to organize, prioritize, and sort alarms so operators are only presented with the most critical information instead of being overwhelmed with nuisance alarms • _Historical data requirements to outline data store rates and locations including a discussion of regulatory requirements for data retention and compliance reporting

Current System Development and Support
• _PLCs PLUS is actively developing new station control systems and programming for both PLCs and SCADA integration

Key Personnel:

Michael Mahar: Program Manager, Alex Elumbaugh: Developer / Programmer

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7 Project Title:

SCADA Upgrade: City of La Habra, CA
This project included the following: Storage Facilities, Well Sites, Pump Stations, Filtration / Chlorination Facilities and Metering Sites bringing water from outside city Project consisted of 2 main tasks:
• Upgrade SCADA Servers
§ Purchase Stratus ZTC Edge Redundant Server Pair
§ Configured them to run a MS Server VM for the SCADA System (VM runs concurrently on both servers)
§ Setup network connections to the existing SCADA Network of EMERSON / Bristol ControlWave RTUs
§ Supply continuing remote support
• Upgrade SCADA Software
§ System was running an old SCADA software package
§ Installed latest SCADA software package
§ Upgraded / redesigned all 32 Bit displays to 64 Bit and added any new displays or functionality
§ Upgraded historical logging and added any new tags or functionality § Upgraded Alarming System both real-time and historical logging and added any new tags or functionality
§ Deploy and Commission new SCADA system
§ Supply continuing remote support
• Availability of supplying Online Support is fundamental to the success of any project. PLCs PLUS engineers have provided this service on nearly all projects where connectivity is available.

Key Personnel:

William Scroggins General Manager, Mike Hilligas Project Manager / Programmer

Project Title:

California American Water – City of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel by the Sea Water and Sand City Systems
This project was quite extensive and included the following: Treatment Plants, Wells, Pump Stations, Storage Tanks, Metering Stations and Desalination Plant in Sand City with wells drawing salt water from Monterey Bay
• Upgrade SCADA Servers
§ Purchase Stratus ZTC Edge Redundant Server Pair (1 Pair for Sand City and 1 Pair for the other Sites)
§ Configured them to run a MS Server VM for the SCADA Systems (VM runs concurrently on both servers)
§ Setup network connections to the existing SCADA Network of Modicon PLCs § Desalination Plant has Allan Bradley PLCs
§ Supply continuing remote support
• Upgrade SCADA Software
§ System was running an old SCADA software package
§ Installed latest SCADA software package
§ Upgraded / redesigned all 32 Bit displays to 64 Bit and added any new displays or functionality
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8 § Upgr
aded historical logging and added any new tags or functionality § Upgraded Alarming System both real-time and historical logging and added any new tags or functionality
§ Deploy and Commission new SCADA system
§ Supply continuing remote support
• 2 existing treatment plants had PLC upgrades but retained 90% of existing code. § Filtration, Chlorination and Pump Systems were checked for functionality and commissioned.
• New and existing displays along with alarming and trending were added to the new SCADA System
• The use of UDT (User Defined Data Types) and UDFB (User Defined Function Block) are fundamental in creating a uniform and reusable program. PLCs PLUS has used this technique for many years, ever since it has been available. This technique greatly reduced the time and errors due to the consistency of the code.

Key Personnel:

Mike Hilligas Project Manager / Programmer
PLCs Pl
us takes a team (Internal and Customer) approach to on -call SCADA problems . We work closely with the Customer’s Operations/Maintenance/IT to first identify how the equipment/process functions, review any applicable drawings, PLC code, and end-devices. The intent of troubleshooting is to bring the equipment back to its previous working state. While there may be opportunities to improve a given process, our experience dictates that further changes would need approval from the customer, to avoid cost escalations. If the initial approach is not working, it will be escalated to the appropriate vendor and further PLCs Plus resources to ensure equipment is running to the Customer’s expectations.

PLCs Plus is committed to having personnel available for after-hours callouts and support. PLCs Plus will provide a list of personnel that can be contacted, and their work location (local/remote).

PLCs Plus has a local Nampa, Idaho area office and will be the primary office to respond. While it is possible to support locally, due to scheduling, they may not be available, so it is incumbent for Amalgamated Sugar to have a remote access system. Most callouts can be handled remotely, working with the local maintenance and IT (Information Technology) department.

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Corporate Office
12418 #B Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661.322.4470
800.481.8250

CA Lic. # 822777 Hourly Rates

2026 Central California Rate Schedule S t r a i g h t O v e r T i m e T i m e

Principal / Lead Sr. Systems Analyst / Engineer $ 160.00 Sr. Project Manager $ 150.00
Project Manager $ 145.00
Sr. Systems Analyst / Engineer $ 145.00
Systems Analyst / Engineer $ 130.00
Analyst $ 115.00
Sr. Construction Manager $ 138.00
Construction Manager $ 133.00
Network Specialist $ 120.00
Lead Designer $ 130.00
Senior Designer $ 117.00
Designer $ 99.00 $ 148.50
Sr. Technician $ 100.00 $ 150.00
Technician $ 90.00 $ 135.00
Drafter / CAD II $ 90.00 $ 135.00
Drafter / CAD $ 75.00 $ 112.50
Analyst Assistant $ 75.00 $ 112.50
Project / Admin Support $ 65.00 $ 97.50

Reimbursable Expenses:

Service Truck with Tools $ 25.00/hr.

Pickup with Minor Tools $ 20.00/hr.

Photocopies 8-1/2" x 11" $ .25 ea.

PLC/OIU Program Printouts $ .25 pg.

Photocopies 11" x 17" $ .34 ea.

Company/Employee Automobile $ .75/mi.

Computer (AutoCAD, Programming) $ 11.00/hr.

H
2S Monitor $ 10.30/day
Tri Monitor $ 16.50/day

Outside Services, Equipment, Materials, and Parts Actual Cost Air Fare, Car Rental, Lodging, Meals, & Miscellaneous plus 15% Travel Expenses, Reproduction Firms' Charges, Long
Distance and Cellular Phone Calls, Express Mail, Outside Consultant Services (Subconsultant), etc.

NOTES:

1. Overtime hours are considered work hours in excess of 8 – 10 hrs/day (depending on standard work schedules) and weekends or holidays. Work hours in excess of 12 hrs/day are billed at double time. Minimum field call-out is 4 hours.

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ON-CALL SCADA SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 2026 -

THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of__________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF WASCO, hereinafter "City", and PLC Plus International, Inc., a California Corporation, hereinafter "Engineer".

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, City wishes to contract with the Engineer to provide certain services (the “Services”) relating to the City’s water and wastewater systems that may be required by the City from time to time or on a task order basis under the terms and conditions described hereinafter, and Engineer is agreeable thereto.

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

1. The parties incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein verbatim.

2. During the term of this Agreement, Engineer shall serve at the pleasure of the Public Works Director or designee until further written notice to Engineer. Engineer shall perform those Services requested by the City by written or email direction to Project Manager and within the time frames and any other terms and conditions of same described therein.
(a) Whenever Services are requested, Engineer shall submit a scope of work and cost proposal for same and City and Engineer shall negotiate, where necessary, over the terms of same. Engineer shall place the terms agreed upon in a task order in a form to be provided by the City, sign it and submit it to the City for the Public Works Director’s or designees signature. Provided the task order proposes Services not to exceed $10,000, the Public Works Director or designee may execute the task order and same shall become an amendment to this Agreement. If the cost of the proposal exceeds $10,000, same shall be taken to the City Council for approval and shall become an amendment to its agreement upon its approval. Notwithstanding any other provision to this Agreement, City may contract with any other Engineers to perform any Consulting Services otherwise described herein and shall have no obligation or responsibility to utilize Engineer for any such Consulting Services.

3. Engineer shall receive payment for all Services performed by Engineer hereunder based on Time and Materials or on a task order basis. As used in this Agreement, "Time and Materials" shall mean the number of hours devoted by Engineer to such Services charged at the rate set forth in the Engineer's Rate Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A" 56 of 92

and by this reference made a part hereof and including all reasonable costs incurred by Engineer.

4. Engineer shall bill City no more often than monthly by invoice for the Services provided. City Manager or designee shall have the right to reasonable review of each invoice and, at the conclusion of the review, City Manager shall place the matter on the agenda for the next available City Council meeting for consideration by the City Council. Upon approval of the invoice, same shall be paid in the regular cycle of payments made by City for other bills and claims.

5. Engineer shall not provide services for projects within the City to any entity or individual other than the City without the prior written consent of the City.

6. Information, data, plans and specifications, Engineer's estimates, and all other project documents drafted or created by Engineer or on behalf of Engineer for City shall belong to City and Engineer hereby assigns all of its copyright interests therein to City, irrevocably and forever and agrees that City shall be the owner of all such copyrights.

All of the foregoing documents hereafter prepared by Engineer for City or on behalf of Engineer for City shall be retained and maintained for City by Engineer in its offices at no additional cost to City. Engineer shall release all such files and documents as instructed by City from time to time, and all such files and documents shall belong to City. Engineer shall not be liable for use of any such files or documents for purposes other than their original intended purpose.

7. Engineer hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its agents, officers, Councilmembers, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, and damages, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for damage to any property, arising out of or in any way related to any negligent or intentional act, error, or omission by or on behalf of Engineer in performance of Consulting Services under this contract.

8. The term of this Agreement shall be for 36 months from the date of this Agreement. City may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Engineer 10 days prior written notice, provided that in such event, Engineer shall be entitled to payment for the Services performed to the date of termination, provided, however, that if termination is for Engineer’s breach of its obligations hereunder, Engineer shall not receive payment for any of the Services performed as a result of its default.

9. All notices required to be given under this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and shall be deemed served if personally delivered or if sent by confirmed facsimile or electronic mail ("Email") or by United States mail, certified, return receipt reques ted, with date of signing the return receipt (or refusal to sign) as the date of service or by United States mail, postage prepaid with notice deemed served on the third business day thereafter. All such notices shall be served as follows: if to City – M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager, 746 8th Street, Wasco California 93280, Fax – (661) 758-7205, Email- [email protected], or if to 57 of 92

General Manager –William Scroggins, 12418 Rosedale Highway, CA 93312, (661) 322-4470, Email – [email protected]. Any party may change any of the foregoing as it relates to the party by giving written notice to the other party of the change in the manner set forth herein.

10. Time is of the essence with regard to each covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement.

11. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

12. This Agreement and the projects arising hereunder constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior oral and written agreements and understandings between the parties with respect thereto.

13. This Agreement may not be altered, amended, or modified except by a writing executed by duly authorized representatives of all parties. This Agreement or any amendment to same may be executed in counterparts.

14. In the event any action or proceeding is instituted arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees and actual costs.

15. Waiver by a party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other provision, including the time for performance of any such provision.

16. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Engineer shall not, under any conditions, assign this Agreement or any part thereof to any other entity or individual.

17. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and not be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby.

18. City and Engineer acknowledge that 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.

19. Without limiting Engineer's obligations under Paragraph 7 of this Agreement, Engineer shall obtain and maintain during the life of this Agreement:
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(a) Comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles;
(b) Professional/negligent acts, errors and omissions insurance satisfactory to City in an amount not less than $1 million per claim; and (c) Engineer shall provide City with appropriate certificates of insurance and endorsements for the comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in which City, its officers, Councilpersons, employees, and agents shall be named as additional insureds and specifically designating all such insurance as "primary," and providing further that same shall not be terminated nor coverage reduced without ten days prior written notice to City.

20. Engineer is an independent Engineer under this Agreement and is not an agent or employee of the city. agent or employee of City .

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first hereinabove written.

City of Wasco, California, “City”

By:

M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager

PLC PLUS INTERNATIONAL, INC., a
California Corporation, “Engineer”

By: ______________________________
William Scroggins, General Manager

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STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Tracy Blakemore, Finance Director

DATE: September 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Professional Service Task Order No. 1 Under an Agreement with LSL, LLP for Accounting Support Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the Professional Service Task Order with LSL, LLP for Accounting Support Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00; and

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

Environmental Review:

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

Background:

On April 7 , 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with LSL, LLP for audit support services in the amount of $60,000. To ensure the continued availability of specialized accounting assistance during the FY 2025 audit process . The City Manager executed an additional task order authorizing up to $10,000 in supplemental services, bringing the total authorized amount to $70,000.

Discussion:

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substantially all Prepared By Client (PBC) schedules and supporting documentation to the auditors by September 15, and LSL, LLP's assistance was necessary to meet those deadlines.

Additional support was needed due to several complex issues encountered during the FY 2025 audit process, including reconciliation of capital assets and CIP records, pension accounting reviews, and implementation of new accounting standards related to compensated absences (GASB 101), subscription- based information technology arrangements (GASB 96), and lease accounting (GASB 87). These factors increased the level of effort beyond that anticipated under the original agreement.

Ratification of Task Order No. 1 will confirm the City's authorization for the additional professional services necessary to support the timely completion of the FY 2025 audit.

Attachments:

1. 2026-008 LSL Agreement

2. Resolution

3. Task Order 1

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO RATIFYING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 2026-008 WITH LSL, LLP FOR ACCOUNTING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with LSL, LLP for audit support services in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and

WHEREAS, during the Fiscal Year 2025 audit process, the City required additional specialized accounting assistance to reconcile capital assets and construction-in-progress records, review pension accounting matters, and implement accounting standards concerning compensated absences, subscription-based information technology arrangements, and leases; and

WHEREAS, to avoid interruption of audit support during a critical phase of the audit and to assist Finance staff in meeting required submission deadlines, the City Manager executed Professional Services Task Order No. 1 authorizing additional services in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and

WHEREAS, Task Order No. 1 increases the total authorized compensation under the agreement from $60,000 to $70,000; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this action is a governmental administrative and fiscal activity that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby ratifies and approves Professional Services Task Order No. 1 to Agreement No. 2026-008 with LSL, LLP for accounting support services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000, for a total authorized agreement amount not to exceed $70,000.

SECTION 3. The City Manager or designee is authorized to take all actions and execute any documents reasonably necessary to implement this Resolution and Task Order No. 1, subject to the approved not-to-exceed amount and applicable City policies.
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SECTION 4. The City Council finds that adoption of this Resolution is not a project under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; therefore, no environmental review is required.

SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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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 September 15, 2026, by the following vote:

COUNCIL MEMBERS: SALDAÑA, REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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EDUARDO SALDAÑA,
MAYOR of the City of Wasco

Attest: _______________

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MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco

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