Wasco public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to review and provide direction on the design of the Wasco Police Department badge and uniform patch. Two design options are presented for consideration. The agenda contains only this single new business item.

• Review of police badge design options
• Review of uniform patch design options

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute several agreements with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, including a cooperation agreement, demolition reimbursement, grade separation, ownership and maintenance, and right-of-way transfer. The council will also review and provide direction on the design of the Wasco Police Department badge and uniform patch. The agenda includes only these two new business items, with public comments limited to agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with California High-Speed Rail Authority
• Cooperation and Resolution Agreement (CHSRA provides $6.5M for street, sewer, and other improvements)
• Demolition Reimbursement Agreement (CHSRA guarantees up to $9.3M for labor camp demolition/cleanup)
• Grade Separation Agreement and Ownership & Maintenance Agreement ($2.9M for Amtrak tunnel and Poso Ave. underpass)
• Right of Way Transfer Agreement (Hurlbert) and review of Police Department badge and uniform patch design

The City Council approved a resolution allowing the City Manager to finalize several agreements with the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The Council also selected the design for the police department's badge and uniform patch.

• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to execute five agreements with California High-Speed Rail Authority (5-0)
• Selected Option A for the Wasco Police Department badge and uniform patch

City Council

The Wasco City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute five agreements with the California High-Speed Rail Authority. These agreements cover cooperation, demolition reimbursement, grade separation, ownership and maintenance, and right-of-way transfer, and include infrastructure improvements like the 13th Street widening and Well #13 relocation. The resolution is subject to City Attorney approval.

• Authorizes City Manager to execute agreements with California High-Speed Rail Authority
• Includes Cooperation and Resolution Agreement, Demolition Reimbursement, Grade Separation, Ownership & Maintenance, and Right of Way Transfer
• City to implement 13th Street Widening, Well #13 relocation, Pioneer Building repurposing, J Street utility connection, alley improvement, and 6th Street improvements
• Agreements effective only after City Attorney approval and execution by City Manager

City Council

The Wasco City Council will receive and file the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, including the Measure X statements. The independent auditor issued unmodified (clean) opinions on both sets of statements. This is a routine procedural item with no fiscal impact.

• Receive and file City of Wasco Financial Statements for FY ended June 30, 2022
• Receive and file Measure X Financial Statements for FY ended June 30, 2022
• Auditor Badawi and Associates issued unmodified (clean) opinions on both statements

The City Council received and filed the City of Wasco and Measure X financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. This followed presentations by Finance Director Perez-Hernandez and Ahmed Badawi of Badawi and Associates.

• Received and filed City of Wasco and Measure X Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 election results, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and appoint a mayor and mayor pro tempore. They will also consider a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement for background investigations and approve routine payments and travel expenses. A public hearing on water and sewer rates is continued to January 17, 2023.

• Certify November 8, 2022 election results; new council members: Gilberto Reyna (District 1), Valentin Medina (District 3), Eduardo Saldaña (District 4); Lamar Rodriguez as City Treasurer; Measures T and U passed to make City Clerk and Treasurer appointed positions.
• Approve travel expenses over $500 for City Manager and council members to attend New Mayors & Council Members Academy conferences in January and February 2023.
• Authorize agreement with Martin, Paris, Mullins Investigations LLC for POST background investigations for peace officers and dispatchers.
• Receive and file department payments totaling $65,813.03.
• Water and sewer rate Proposition 218 hearing continued to January 17, 2023.

The City Council certified the November 2022 general election results and administered oaths of office to newly elected officials. The council appointed Council Member Martinez as Mayor and Council Member Garcia as Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, the council approved a contract for peace officer background investigations.

• Certified November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Martinez as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Garcia as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $65,813.03 (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses over $500 for City Manager and Council Members to attend academy conferences (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3827 to execute a professional services agreement with Martin, Paris, Mullins Investigations LLC for POST background investigations (5-0)
• Tabled proposed changes to the appointment procedure for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Continued Water and Sewer rate Proposition 218 hearing to January 17, 2023

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for January 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items.

• Regular meeting of December 12, 2022 canceled
• Next meeting: January 9, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent items including payments totaling $769,000.59, an investment report, and several resolutions. The main new business is approving an employment contract for Charlie Fivecoat as Chief of Police. The council will also receive reports from commissions and county departments.

• Approve employment contract for Charlie Fivecoat as Chief of Police
• Adopt resolution for 2024-2032 Housing Element Update with Advanced Applied Engineering, Inc.
• Adopt fire prevention and building code ordinances (2022 California Building Standards Code)
• Approve travel expenses over $500 for City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to attend transit training
• Receive and file department payments totaling $769,000.59

City Council

The Wasco City Council will receive reports on capital improvement projects, grant awards, and strategic project updates. The capital projects list includes over 90 projects totaling $91.7 million, covering water, streets, buildings, and fleet replacements. The grant report details $9.8 million in awarded grants and $46.7 million in pending applications. The meeting also includes public comments.

• Capital projects totaling $91,693,988.61, including water system improvements, road rehabilitation, and new facilities
• Grant awards totaling $9,830,153 since October 2021, including $5,000,000 Clean California grant for 7th Street revitalization
• Pending grant applications totaling $46,705,985, including $45,000,000 for water infrastructure
• New PW Corporate Yard and Facility project at $9,500,000, land acquired
• New Animal Shelter project at $1,500,000, land acquired, design RFP to be issued

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code (repealing and re-enacting Chapters 15.04 and 15.08), approve purchases for two utility crane trucks and water meters, and reject bids for the 16th Street Rehabilitation Project. The council will also hold a closed session to appoint a Chief of Police. Consent items include payments totaling $1,526,309.07 and a resolution to continue hybrid meetings under AB 361.

• Adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code (Ordinances repealing/re-enacting Chapters 15.04 and 15.08)
• Purchase two utility crane trucks from National Fleet Group, $110,314.05 each (Wastewater and Water Departments)
• Purchase 150 residential water meters from Ferguson Waterworks, up to $48,000
• Reject all bids for 16th Street Rehabilitation Project
• Closed session: appointment of Chief of Police

The City Council approved several resolutions for utility equipment and water meters, as well as a budget amendment for an agricultural well project. The council also introduced ordinances to update the city's building and fire prevention codes. All consent calendar items and ordinances passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved department payments totaling $1,526,309.07 (5-0)
• Authorized hybrid virtual meetings per AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Utility Crane Truck for Wastewater Department up to $110,314.05 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Utility Crane Truck for Water Department up to $110,314.05 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for 2021 Ag Well Project retention (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 150 residential water meters up to $48,000.00 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for the 16th Street Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of ordinances updating Building and Fire Prevention Codes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 22-01 and Zone Change 22-01, which would allow fast-food drive-thrus in the Central Business District and remove two parcels at 727 6th Street from the Historic Downtown Combining District. The applicant, owner of an existing fast-food restaurant, seeks to add a drive-thru. Staff recommends approval only with a Conditional Use Permit, but the commission may also recommend denial.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 22-01 and Zone Change 22-01
• Request to change 'Restaurants – Fast Food with drive-thru' from 'Use Not Allowed' to 'Permitted Use' or 'Conditional Use Permit'
• Request to remove APNs 030-061-12 and 030-061-13 from Historic Downtown Combining District
• CEQA exemption under Section 15305 (Class 5)
• Consent calendar: approval of September 12, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 22-01 and Zone Change 22-01 with Conditional Use Permit options to the City Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022, meeting.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 22-01 and Zone Change 22-01 (3-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Chief of Police. No other business is listed, and the meeting is limited to this agenda item.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Chief of Police (GC 54957)

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered closed session to discuss the appointment of a Chief of Police. No reportable action was taken during the session.

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $15 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance or refinance the Poplar Place Apartments, and will discuss and provide direction on High-Speed Rail agreements. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as department payments totaling $236,396.03, meeting minutes, an investment report, travel expenses, a license agreement with the Bakersfield Police Department, and a GPS hardware/service agreement with Samsara, Inc. The council will also enter closed session to consider the appointment of a Chief of Police.

• Public hearing on resolution approving issuance of up to $15,000,000 in California Municipal Finance Authority Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for Poplar Place Apartments
• Consent item: License agreement with Bakersfield Police Department for use of former Farm Labor Campsite for law enforcement training
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing agreement with Samsara, Inc. for GPS hardware/service on 46 city vehicles at $9,220.24 first-year
• Consent item: Approval of travel expenses over $500 for Finance Director to attend CSMFO training in Long Beach
• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Chief of Police

The City Council approved the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Poplar Place Apartments. The council also approved several routine items, including a police training agreement and vehicle GPS services.

• Approved issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds up to $15,000,000 for Poplar Place Apartments (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Bakersfield Police Department for law enforcement training at Former Farm Labor Campsite (5-0)
• Approved $9,220.24 first-year agreement with Samsara, Inc. for GPS hardware and service on 46 city vehicles (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses over $500 for Finance Director to attend CSMFO training (5-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $236,396.03 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 21, September 20, and October 18, 2022 (5-0)
• No action taken on Chief of Police appointment in closed session

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including $987,252.84 in department payments, several travel approvals, and contracts for a utility van and sludge drying bed rehabilitation. New business includes authorizing a Proposition 218 rate hearing, approving police department startup positions and pay ranges, and appointing a retired annuitant. No public hearings or closed session are scheduled.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $987,252.84
• Authorize purchase of one utility van for Facilities Maintenance from Lampe Dodge, not to exceed $57,000
• Approve agreement with Pay Dirt Construction Inc. for sludge drying bed rehabilitation at $173,925, plus up to $10,000 in change orders
• Authorize Proposition 218 hearing notices for December 20, 2022, on rate analysis
• Adopt resolution for police department startup positions, pay ranges, CalPERS safety plan, and budget appropriations

The council approved a water and sewer rate analysis proposal and authorized staff to mail notices for a Proposition 218 public hearing on December 20, 2022. It also adopted resolutions creating a police department start-up position and job description, and appointing a retired annuitant for extra help. The consent calendar, including payments totaling $987,252.84 and several travel and contract approvals, was approved unanimously.

• Approved water/sewer rate study proposal and set Prop 218 hearing for Dec. 20 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for police department start-up position, pay range, and budget (5-0)
• Appointed Mario Juarez as extra-help retired annuitant at $23.52/hr, up to 960 hours (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $987,252.84 in payments, minutes, and travel expenses (4-0, Martinez absent)
• Authorized $57,000 purchase of utility van for Facilities Maintenance (consent)
• Awarded $173,925 sludge drying bed rehabilitation contract to Pay Dirt Construction (consent)
• Authorized grant agreement for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funding (consent)
• Approved teleconference meeting resolution under AB 361 (consent)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to discuss.

• Regular meeting of October 10, 2022 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent items including payments totaling $327,813.62, travel expenses for staff conferences, and purchase orders for four electric vehicle chargers ($196,757.49) and a trickling filter pump rebuild ($12,524.23). A public hearing will address amending the 2020 CDBG-CV subsistence program agreement. No new business or closed session is scheduled.

• Purchase order for 4 EV chargers for Transit Department with Chargepoint Inc. ($196,757.49)
• Purchase order to rebuild one Trickling Filter Pump with Farm Pump and Irrigation ($12,524.23)
• Public hearing: Resolution to amend 2020 CDBG-CV2 subsistence program agreement
• Consent calendar includes department payments totaling $327,813.62
• Travel expenses for City Clerk, Chief Building Official, and two staff to conferences

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar (5-0), which included receiving department payments of $327,813.62, approving travel expenses for staff, and authorizing purchase orders for four electric vehicle chargers ($196,757.49) and a trickling filter pump rebuild ($12,524.23). The council also adopted a resolution to amend a 2020 Community Development Block Grant program agreement (5-0). No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved consent calendar including payments, minutes, travel expenses, and purchase orders (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to amend 2020 CDBG-CV2 program agreement (5-0)
• Received and filed WPFA department payments of $6,124.29 (5-0)

City Council

This is a supplemental agenda for the September 20, 2022, regular City Council meeting. It adds a single presentation item: Joshua Cooley, a Wonderful Ag Prep student, will present on a food drive. The rest of the agenda is not included in this supplemental material.

• Presentation by Joshua Cooley, Wonderful Ag Prep Student, on a food drive

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine payments and contracts, and a new business item to approve the final map for phases 2 and 3 of Tract 7373, accepting dedications and authorizing the subdivision agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $1,023,580.14
• Purchase order with CONFAB for $11,637.12 for a sludge roll-off bin
• Purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group for $29,798.37 for a Ford Ranger truck for Water Department
• Purchase agreement with Motor City Buick GMC for $52,831.58 for a pick-up truck
• Agreement with KSI Engineering for $100,620 for Historic Downtown Restoration Project design

The council unanimously approved a consent calendar including $1,023,580.14 in department payments, multiple vehicle purchases, engineering contracts for downtown restoration and street projects, and a resolution to continue hybrid virtual meetings. A final map for Tract 7373 phases 2 and 3 was also approved. No public hearings or deferred business were held.

• Approved consent calendar with $1,023,580.14 in payments and 15 routine items (4-0)
• Approved final map for Tract 7373 phases 2 and 3, accepting public dedications (4-0)
• Authorized $100,620 engineering contract for Historic Downtown Restoration Project (4-0)
• Authorized $67,960 task order for SB1 Project on Poplar Avenue plans (4-0)
• Authorized $85,884 contract for SCADA system upgrade using $100,000 ARPA funds (4-0)
• Authorized $52,831.58 purchase of a pick-up truck (4-0)
• Authorized $32,139.17 purchase of Ford Ranger for Wastewater Department (4-0)
• Authorized $29,798.37 purchase of Ford Ranger for Water Department (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will consider adopting Resolution 2022-0005 approving Parcel Map Waiver 22-01, which would divide an existing 16.86-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Highway 46 and Central Avenue into two parcels: Parcel A (8.23 acres) and Parcel B (8.63 acres). The project is recommended for approval with a categorical exemption under CEQA. The meeting also includes approval of the July 11, 2022 minutes and a report on the Planning Commissioners Academy.

• Parcel Map Waiver 22-01 to split 16.86 acres into two parcels (8.23 and 8.63 acres) at APN 487-400-07
• Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15315 for minor land division
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2022 regular meeting
• Report from Planning Commissioners Academy

The Planning Commission approved a Parcel Map Waiver (22-01) to divide an existing 16.86-acre parcel into two smaller parcels of 8.23 acres and 8.63 acres. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Parcel Map Waiver 22-01 to split 16.86-acre parcel into 8.23-acre and 8.63-acre lots (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to defer development impact fees for the Poplar Place Family Apartment Project, a 36-unit complex on Poplar Avenue north of SR 46. The deferral would move payment of Quimby/park, water, sewer, sanitation, and traffic impact fees to final inspection or certificate of occupancy. The council will also vote on authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter for Kern County to apply for a CalRecycle Household Hazardous Waste grant on the city's behalf.

• Resolution to defer development impact fees for 36-unit Poplar Place Family Apartment Project (SPR 21-000424, APN 487-040-59)
• Deferral covers Quimby/park, water, sewer, sanitation, and traffic impact fees until final inspection or certificate of occupancy
• Traffic impact fee deferral includes 100% penalty if not paid by specified time
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign letter for Kern County to submit CalRecycle HHW grant application
• Project includes 20 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom units in 4 buildings plus community building

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including deferring development impact fees for a 36-unit apartment project, authorizing a broadband lease, extending free Dial-a-Ride service, and reviewing a water and sewer rate study. The council will also approve a final map for a subdivision phase. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Resolution to defer development impact fees for Popular Place Family Apartment Project (36 units, APN 487-040-59)
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign letter for Kern County's CalRecycle Household Hazardous Waste Grant application
• Resolution authorizing Communications Site Lease Agreement with UnWired Broadband, LLC
• Approve extension of complimentary Dial-a-Ride services to Dec 31, 2022, using ARPA funds
• Resolution approving final map for Phase 2 of Tract 7373

The council voted 4-0 to defer development impact fees for the Popular Place Family Apartment Project, a 36-unit multi-family development. It also approved extending free Dial-a-Ride service through December 2022 using ARPA funds, authorized a lease with UnWired Broadband for a communications site, and directed staff to pursue a single-rate option for water and sewer utility rates. The final map for Tract 7373 Phase 2 was pulled for later consideration.

• Approved deferral of development impact fees for Popular Place Family Apartment Project (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Kern County to lead HHW grant application to CalRecycle (4-0)
• Approved communications site lease agreement with UnWired Broadband (4-0)
• Approved extension of complimentary Dial-a-Ride service through Dec 31, 2022, using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Council directed staff to proceed with single-rate option for water and sewer utility rates
• Final map for Tract 7373 Phase 2 pulled from agenda for later date

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent items including $452,217.35 in department payments, a $55,079.46 van purchase, and resolutions for transit EV charging, a grant application, and a budget amendment. New business includes a community grant for the Rose Festival, a possible meeting cancellation, and a position on a League of California Cities bylaws amendment. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $452,217.35
• Purchase one Ram Promaster Utility Van for $55,079.46 from Haddad Dodge
• Use $161,073 in State of Good Repair funds for transit EV charging infrastructure
• Approve $2,000 community grant to Orange Heart Foundation for Wasco Rose Festival
• Budget amendment of $7,020.95 for Palm Avenue & Margalo Street intersection project

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar, including payments, training expenses, and several resolutions, with item 9h (ICSC membership) pulled for discussion and then approved with membership paid for council members. The council also voted affirmatively on all proposed League of California Cities Bylaws amendments, approved a $2,000 community grant to the Orange Heart Foundation for the Rose Festival (with a $10,000 budget amendment), and cancelled the September 6, 2022, meeting. All votes were 4-0 except the grant, which passed 3-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Pallares dissenting.

• Approved consent calendar items a-g (4-0)
• Approved ICSC membership and conference travel for council members (4-0)
• Voted affirmative on all League of California Cities Bylaws amendments (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Orange Heart Foundation for Wasco Rose Festival (3-1)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Community Grant Program (3-1)
• Cancelled September 6, 2022 City Council meeting (4-0)
• Approved June 27, 2022 Closed Session minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2022. The notice, signed by Deputy City Clerk Yolanda Tinajero on August 5, 2022, states that the next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting was canceled.

• Meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022, is canceled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Wasco City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items and one new business item. The main decision is whether to authorize spending federal ARPA funds on a professional services agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for business development consulting, including retail recruitment and a downtown/Highway 46 strategic plan. The consent calendar includes payments, reports, and several equipment purchases.

• Approve $1,499,833.65 in department payments
• Adopt ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approve $79,221.28 for two hybrid SUVs for Code Enforcement and Building
• Approve $163,151.01 for two Level 3 DC fast chargers with Chargepoint Inc.
• Approve $186,674.50 for two Level 3 and two Level 2 chargers for Transit Department

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar, which included routine payments, reports, and several resolutions for purchases and agreements. They also approved a resolution to use ARPA funds for a business development consulting contract with Retail Strategies, LLC. The council denied a claim from Veronica Espinosa in closed session.

• Approved consent calendar including $1,499,833.65 in payments (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to continue hybrid meetings via AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved EV Ready Communities MOU and budget amendment for Level 3 DC fast chargers (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two hybrid SUVs for $79,221.28 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of digester gas valve replacements for $72,281.67 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Level 3 DC fast chargers for $163,151.01 (5-0)
• Denied claim from Veronica Espinosa (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2022, covering routine consent items, two public hearings, and new business. The council will consider an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters and a resolution to amend the traffic impact fee rate schedule. They will also vote on leases for grazing and green waste mulching on city agricultural land, and appoint a new Planning Commissioner.

• Ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters (CEQA exempt)
• Resolution amending Traffic Impact Fee Rate Schedule
• Lease with I&M Sheep Company for grazing on municipal ag land
• Lease with Marlow Ag Logistics for green waste mulching on 160 acres
• Appointment of Jeremiah Skeels to Planning Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2022)

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar, introduced an ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters, adopted a resolution amending the Traffic Impact Fee Rate Schedule, and approved two agricultural land leases. The council also appointed Jeremiah Skeels to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including payments, minutes, and resolutions (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Traffic Impact Fee Rate Schedule (5-0)
• Approved lease amendment with I&M Sheep Company for grazing (5-0)
• Approved lease with Marlow Ag Logistics for green waste mulching (5-0)
• Appointed Jeremiah Skeels to Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one to allow multifamily housing at 773 Poso Drive and another for off-sale beer and wine at a grocery store. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes no other substantive business.

• Conditional Use Permit 22-01: multifamily land use at 773 Poso Drive (APN 030-442-51), adding two 950 sq ft units
• Conditional Use Permit 22-02: ABC Type 20 license for off-sale beer and wine in a grocery store
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from June 13, 15, and 16, 2022 meetings

The Wasco Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits at its July 11, 2022 meeting. The first permit allows multifamily land use on a lot zoned Central Business District at 773 Poso Drive. The second permit allows ABC Type 20 licensing for off-sales of pre-packaged beer and wine in an approved grocery store. Both were approved unanimously by the three commissioners present, with Chairman Holtermann absent.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-01 for multifamily use at 773 Poso Drive (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-02 for ABC Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from June 13, 15, and 16 meetings (3-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is reviewing the city's position and salary range list effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The agenda includes pay schedules for elected officials, directors, mid-management, and non-exempt positions, with annual salaries ranging from about $36,000 to $180,000.

• City Manager, Deputy Public Works Director(s), Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, Community Development Director, Public Works Director contracts listed
• City Council Member monthly pay: $300
• City Clerk/Treasurer monthly pay: $60
• Director annual salaries: minimum $94,053.44, maximum $180,250
• Mid-management and non-exempt pay schedules with steps A-F

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent items, public hearings on special tax and maintenance district assessments, and new business including a status update on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and agreements for park fitness equipment and a grant for animal welfare. The meeting also includes reports from commissions, fire, sheriff, and city manager.

• Consent calendar includes $292,951.99 in department payments and approval of FY 2022-2023 salary schedule
• Public hearing to confirm assessments for Maintenance District No. 1 and Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts for FY 2021-22
• Agreement with Great Western Recreation for $35,000 plus surcharge for outdoor adult fitness equipment at Central Avenue Neighborhood Park
• Agreement with Baker Supplies & Repairs for $11,800 to purchase a lawnmower
• Agreement with Con Fab (Wastequip) for $13,464.73 to purchase 10 refuse bins

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar, which included department payments, meeting minutes, salary schedule, travel expenses, and several resolutions for assessments and agreements. The council also authorized continued participation in the SGMA cooperative agreement, approved a $35,000 agreement for outdoor fitness equipment, and accepted a grant service agreement with UC Davis. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including $292,951.99 in payments and multiple resolutions (5-0)
• Authorized continued participation in SGMA cooperative agreement (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 agreement with Great Western Recreation for fitness equipment (5-0)
• Accepted grant service agreement with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (5-0)
• Received and filed $1,772.41 in department payments (5-0)
• Approved assessments for maintenance districts and special tax areas (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the city's operating budget and capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2022-2023, as well as the annual appropriations limit. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a potential threat to public services or facilities. The agenda is otherwise limited to these items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Adopt resolution approving City's Operation Budget and Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2022-2023
• Adopt resolution approving Annual Appropriations Limit for FY 2022-2023
• Closed session: consultation with City Manager on threat to public services or facilities per GC 54957(a)

The Wasco City Council unanimously approved the City's Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 via Resolution 2022-3749, with minor changes and additional departmental narratives to be included in the final budget book. The council also unanimously approved the Annual Appropriations Limit for FY 2022-2023 via Resolution 2022-3750. No public comments were made on either item. The meeting included a closed session on a threat to public services, with no reportable action.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects (Resolution 2022-3749) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Annual Appropriations Limit (Resolution 2022-3750) (5-0)

City Council

This is a special budget workshop meeting. The City Council will review and discuss the preliminary proposed annual operating enterprise funds and the preliminary Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2022-2023. No final decisions are scheduled; the item is for review and discussion only.

• Review and discussion of Preliminary Proposed Annual Operating Enterprise Funds for FY 2022-2023
• Review and discussion of Preliminary Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-2023

The Wasco City Council held a special meeting to review the preliminary proposed annual operating enterprise funds and the preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal year 2022-2023. No formal decisions were made; council members provided a list of CIP priorities to the Finance Director as requested by staff. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

• Reviewed preliminary enterprise fund budgets for wastewater, water, sanitation, compressed natural gas, and public transit
• Council members provided CIP priorities to Finance Director Perez-Hernandez

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 21, 2022, with a consent calendar covering routine payments and contracts, and new business including resolutions to place ballot measures on the November 2022 election, use ARPA funds for water infrastructure and complimentary Dial-a-Ride, and discuss a water/wastewater rate study. The agenda also includes reports from commissions and closed session.

• Consent calendar includes payments totaling $399,760.28
• Resolution to place two ballot measures on November 8, 2022 election regarding City Clerk and City Treasurer election vs. appointment
• Resolution to use ARPA funds for water, sewer infrastructure, and premium pay, including land purchase for water wells and storage tanks
• Resolution to join PG&E's EV Fleet Electrification Program for electric chargers at transit and 747 G Street (Well 14)
• Resolution updating user and regulatory fees

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar with a separate vote on item 9e, which was amended to reflect payments from two property owners. The council also approved resolutions placing two ballot measures on the November 8, 2022 election, appointing a voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference, offering complimentary Dial-a-Ride services, and appropriating ARPA funds for water and sewer infrastructure. Informational items included updates on the water rate study, sanitation rates, and budget workshop.

• Approved consent calendar items a-d, f-m (5-0)
• Approved item 9e with revised Exhibit A (5-0)
• Adopted resolution placing two ballot measures on Nov 8, 2022 election (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Garcia as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for complimentary Dial-a-Ride services July-Aug 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appropriating ARPA funds for water wells and storage tanks (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special budget workshop meeting to discuss the preliminary proposed annual operating budget for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, as well as the preliminary Capital Improvement Project for fiscal year 2022-2023. This is a discussion item, not a final approval. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on June 20, 2022.

• Preliminary proposed annual operating budget for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds for FY 2022-2023
• Preliminary Capital Improvement Project for FY 2022-2023

The Wasco City Council held a special meeting to review the preliminary proposed annual operating budget for general and special revenue funds, along with preliminary capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2022-2023. The Finance Director presented a PowerPoint covering cost overviews, new position requests, revenue and expenditure summaries, department details, Measure X appropriations, and capital projects. No public comment was received, and no formal action or vote was taken on the budget.

• Reviewed preliminary FY 2022-23 budget presentation (no vote)
• No formal action taken on budget or capital improvement projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue a discussion from the June 13, 2022 meeting. The commission will consider adopting a resolution to revoke or modify Conditional Use Permit 20-01 for a wastewater processing facility.

• Public hearing regarding revocation or modification of Conditional Use Permit 20-01
• Proposed action on a wastewater processing facility located within a 33,000 square foot industrial building on a 7-acre parcel

The Wasco Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a modified Conditional Use Permit 20-01 and Resolution 22-02 for a wastewater processing facility on a 7-acre parcel within an existing 33,000 square foot industrial building. The decision was made during a special meeting continuation of a public hearing from June 13, 2022. Commissioner Rueda was absent.

• Approved Modified Conditional Use Permit 20-01 and Resolution 22-02 (3-0, with one absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to continue a public hearing from June 13, 2022. The commission will consider adopting a resolution regarding Conditional Use Permit 20-01 for a wastewater processing facility.

• Resolution to revoke or modify Conditional Use Permit 20-01 for a wastewater processing facility on a 7-acre parcel within a 33,000 square foot industrial building

The special meeting was continued to June 16, 2022, at 6:05 p.m. because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing whether to modify or permanently revoke a Conditional Use Permit for a wastewater processing facility at 591 J Street. City staff reported violations including illegal discharges into the storm sump and the use of contaminated water for dust control.

• Public hearing regarding revocation or modification of CUP 20-01 for BlueWater Resources, LLC
• Reported violation involving BOD and crude oil detected in a storm sump near 591 J Street
• Approval of minutes from the March 14, 2022, Regular Meeting

The Wasco Planning Commission approved the consent calendar and continued a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 20-01 for a wastewater processing facility to June 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved consent calendar including March 14, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Continued public hearing on CUP 20-01 to June 15, 2022 (3-0)

Planning Commission

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City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the scheduling of budget workshop meetings. The agenda also includes a closed session with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Direction to staff regarding scheduling budget workshop meetings
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council directed staff to email members to confirm availability for budget workshop meetings on June 16 and June 20, 2022, at 5:30 pm. In closed session, the council unanimously approved a legal services agreement with Le Beau Thelen for anticipated litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to email council members to confirm availability for budget workshops on June 16 and June 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with Le Beau Thelen for anticipated litigation (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and new business. Key actions include adopting resolutions to defer impact fees for a new Grocery Outlet, accept the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, accept two $5,000 grants for animal control, and authorize ARPA funds for COVID-19 vaccination events. The agenda also includes routine approvals of payments and minutes.

• Deferral of impact fees for a 16,000 sq ft Grocery Outlet (SPR 21-436)
• Acceptance of 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
• Two $5,000 grants from PG&E and California For All Animals for animal control
• Authorization to use ARPA funds for COVID-19 vaccination promotion
• Approval of $481,781.86 in department payments

The Wasco City Council approved the consent calendar, including deferring impact fees for a new Grocery Outlet and accepting an Active Transportation Program grant. It also adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, accepted two $5,000 grants for animal control, and approved using ARPA funds to buy 500 $50 gift cards for COVID-19 vaccination incentives. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including $481,781.86 in payments and May 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3730 deferring impact fees for Grocery Outlet (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3731 approving ATP Cycle 6 grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3732 accepting 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3733 accepting two $5,000 grants for animal control (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3734 approving $25,000 for 500 $50 gift cards for COVID-19 vaccination events (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 closed session minutes (4-0, Mayor absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider a license agreement with the Kern County Sheriff’s Department to use the Former Farm Labor Campsite for law enforcement training. The agenda also includes appointing Roger Mobley as an extra help retired annuitant and approving various department payments.

• License Agreement with Kern County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement training at Former Farm Labor Campsite
• Appointment of Roger Mobley as Extra Help Retired Annuit．ant at $41.2808 per hour
• Approval of department payments totaling $138,837.32
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance for the Sewer from Certis USA, LLC
• Approval of SB 1 road repair project list for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Wasco Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2022.

City Council

The Wasco City Council will meet via Zoom to consider routine consent items, including a $169,422.61 bill payment, a contract for an impact fee study, and a purchase of refuse carts. They will also vote on a new agreement for election consulting services. The meeting includes a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Receive and file departments bill pay totaling $169,422.61
• Authorize agreement with Willdan Financial Services for an Impact Fee Study
• Reject bid for janitorial services published March 6, 2022
• Authorize agreement with Toter, LLC for $24,961.50 to purchase 312 96-gallon refuse carts
• Authorize agreement with Gladwell Governmental Services Inc. for election consulting services

The Wasco City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Gladwell Governmental Services Inc. for election consulting services (Resolution 2022-3725). The consent calendar was approved with the exception of item 9a (April 19 meeting minutes), which was deferred to the next meeting due to missing information. No public hearings or deferred business were held.

• Approved election consulting agreement with Gladwell Governmental Services Inc. (Resolution 2022-3725) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items b-e, including bill pay of $169,422.61, impact fee study agreement with Willdan Financial Services, rejection of janitorial services bid, and purchase of 312 refuse carts from Toter LLC for $24,961.50 (5-0)
• Deferred approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (item 9a) to next meeting
• Approved closed session minutes for April 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to correct vacation accrual process and pay corrected amounts up to $20,000 (5-0)

City Council

The City of Wasco Council will hold public hearings to adopt a 5-year solid waste rate adjustment schedule and establish unmet transit needs for FY 2022-2023. The council is also scheduled to decide whether to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for off-site alcohol sales at a new 24-hour convenience store at 1300 Highway 46. Routine items include approving department bill pay totaling $1,602,273.97 and continuing teleconference meetings due to the state of emergency.

• Public hearing to adopt a 5-year solid waste rate adjustment schedule for customers of record
• Public hearing to adopt a Resolution Establishing Unmet Transit Needs Finding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Vote to uphold or overturn the denial of Conditional Use Permit 18-06 for off-site alcohol sales at 1300 Highway 46
• Approval of department bill pay totaling $1,602,273.97
• Approval of the Amended City Annual Calendar for the 2022 Calendar Year

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA. This notice is purely procedural with no agenda items to discuss.

• Regular meeting of April 11, 2022 canceled
• Next meeting: May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending the municipal code to replace the Council District Map. The council will also decide whether to uphold or overturn a Planning Commission decision regarding a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 1300 Highway 46.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance to amend Chapter 2.09 (Elections) of the Wasco Municipal Code replacing the Council District Map
• Decision on Conditional Use Permit 18-06 for off-site alcohol sales at 1300 Highway 46
• Resolution to authorize a $44,686.46 purchase of a pick-up truck from Motor City Buick GMC
• Resolution to authorize a grant service agreement with the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
• Appointment of Marcos Torres to the Sales Tax Oversight Committee

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning session focused on goal and priority setting. The council will discuss and provide direction on these items. No other business or closed session items are on the agenda.

• Strategic Planning Session; Goal and Priority Setting Discussion and Direction (Hurlbert)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting and public hearing to consider redrawing its council district boundaries using 2020 census data. The council will review three draft maps (numbers 4, 5, and 6), select a preferred map, and introduce an ordinance to replace the current district map. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Public hearing on redistricting and selection of a preferred council district map
• Introduction and waiver of first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 2.09 (Elections) to replace the Council District Map
• Review of draft maps 4, 5, and 6 with population and citizen voting age data
• Deadline to submit final map to Kern County Election Office is April 17, 2022

The Wasco City Council held a special meeting to consider replacing the Council District Map. After a public hearing with no comments, the council voted unanimously to select Draft Map #6 as the preferred map and to introduce and waive the first full reading of the amended ordinance. The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom under AB 361.

• Selected Draft Map #6 as preferred redistricting map (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 2.09 Elections (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting and public hearing to review five draft maps for redrawing city council district boundaries using 2020 census data. The public can comment on the maps, which must be adopted by April 17, 2022. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Public Hearing No. 2 on district boundary draft maps
• Five draft map options presented by redistricting consultant
• Redistricting required by California Election Code and FAIR MAPS Act
• Current districts no longer population-balanced (total population 22,795)
• Deadline to adopt final map: April 17, 2022

The Wasco City Council held a public hearing to review draft district boundary maps for redistricting. No public comments were made. The council accepted all six draft maps, including a late submission, and selected three final maps (numbers 4, 5, and 6) to be presented at the third public hearing.

• Accepted presentation of all six draft maps, including late submittal
• Selected draft maps 4, 5, and 6 as final for third public hearing

City Council

The City Council will discuss strategic planning regarding illegal fireworks and consider an employment agreement for Alberto Martinez as Deputy Public Works Director. The agenda also includes approving a dump trailer purchase and zero-emission bus project funding.

• Employment agreement for Alberto Martinez, Deputy Public Works Director, at $94,053.44
• Purchase of a Dump Trailer from Sonsray Machinery Ag for $17,75 .63
• Zero-Emission Bus Purchase Project funding via LCTOP for $65,925.00
• Approval of department bill pay totaling $140,374.25
• Discussion regarding strategic planning for illegal fireworks

The Wasco City Council voted 4-0 to continue holding meetings by teleconference under AB 361, approved the consent calendar including a dump trailer purchase and LCTOP grant certifications, and approved an employment agreement for a new Deputy Public Works Director. Council Member Garcia arrived late and was absent for the first two votes.

• Approved teleconference meetings under AB 361 (4-0, Garcia absent)
• Approved consent calendar including $140,374.25 bill pay, dump trailer purchase ($17,758.63), and LCTOP grant forms (4-0, Garcia absent)
• Approved employment agreement for Alberto Martinez as Deputy Public Works Director, Water Operations ($94,053.44) (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Reyna and Council Member Lynch to ad hoc committee on illegal fireworks

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will consider adopting Resolution 22-01 to extend Conditional Use Permit 18-06 for off-sale beer and wine sales at a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station at 1300 Highway 46. The permit was originally approved in 2019 and has already received one one-year extension; construction has not commenced. The applicant, BOMAR Partners, LLC, has requested a second one-year extension, which is the only substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of the December 13, 2021 minutes and public comment periods.

• Resolution 22-01: Extend CUP 18-06 for off-sale beer and wine sales (Type 20) at a new 5,001 sq ft 24-hour 7-Eleven convenience store and service station at 1300 Highway 46 (NW corner Hwy 46 & Griffith)
• Second one-year extension request; original permit approved Feb 11, 2019, first extension granted Mar 2, 2021, current expiration Mar 2, 2022
• Applicant: BOMAR Partners, LLC; Owner: DSJB Ill, LLC; APN 487-040-43; 2.08 acres, C-R zone
• Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects)
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from Dec 13, 2021 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the introduction of the redistricting process. The agenda also includes reviewing mid-year operating budget adjustments for the General Fund and other funds.

• Public hearing on the Redistricting process introduction and overview
• Mid-year operating budget adjustments totaling $186,900 in the General Fund and $964,837 in other funds
• Agreement with American Enviro Services, INC. for Public Works Drive Approach repair ($26,399.00)
• Approval of department bill payments totaling $461,594.48
• Topographic Survey and Mapping for the Downtown Streetscape Re-design Project

The Wasco City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, bill payments, project acceptances, and agreements. The council also approved a water operator reclassification and mid-year budget adjustments totaling $186,900 in the General Fund and $964,837 in other funds. A public hearing on redistricting was held with no public comments, and the council agreed to proceed with the process.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, $461,594.48 bill payments, and multiple resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Water Operator I reclassification to Water Operator II for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3709 approving mid-year budget adjustments of $186,900 General Fund and $964,837 other funds (5-0)
• Approved closed session minutes for February 15, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider adopting a resolution that establishes guidelines for how residents can submit and how the city will count written protests against proposed utility rate increases. The rules apply to a public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2022, where a successful protest would require written objections from owners or customers of 50% plus one of affected parcels. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Adopt resolution setting protest submission and tabulation rules for April 19, 2022 enterprise rate hearing
• Protests must be written with original signature; emailed, faxed, or photocopied protests will not be counted
• A majority protest requires written protests from 50% plus one of affected parcels
• Meeting conducted via Zoom webinar due to COVID-19 emergency; public can participate by phone or online

City Council

The City Council will review several routine items, including a resolution for a Kubota Tractor purchase and a grant application for transit funding. The meeting also includes the nomination of an alternative representative for the Kern Council of Government.

• Resolution to purchase a Kubota Tractor from Berchtold Equipment for $41,681.82
• Grant application for California State Transportation Agency 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
• Approval of department bill payments totaling $1,441,090.51
• Nomination and appointment of an Alternative Representative on the Kern Council of Government Board
• Approval of travel expenses for the Human Resources Manager to attend a conference in Sacramento

The Wasco City Council voted unanimously to continue holding meetings by teleconference under AB 361. The council approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, bill payments totaling $1,441,090.51, and several resolutions. Council Member Garcia was appointed as an alternative representative to the Kern Council of Government Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved holding all City Council meetings by teleconference pursuant to AB 361 until further notice (unanimous).
• Approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes, bill payments of $1,441,090.51, and various resolutions.
• Appointed Council Member Garcia as alternative representative to the Kern Council of Government Board (3-2 vote).
• Received a GFOA award recognition for the Finance Department.
• Heard reports from the Kern County Sheriff's Department and discussed illegal fireworks.
• Discussed potential ordinance changes and a task force for illegal fireworks.
• Heard updates on lobby reopening, bus services, and a community meeting on March 8, 2022.
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation; no reportable action.

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of February 14, 2022 cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a special meeting to conceptually approve a 5-year residential and commercial solid waste rate adjustment schedule, review residual expense data from a possible outsourcing analysis, and approve a draft Proposition 218 notice for a public hearing in April 2022. The proposed increases, under Scenario 2A-NEW, would raise residential rates by 20% in July 2022 and commercial rates by 85%, with subsequent annual increases. The council will also review financial data on the impact of outsourcing solid waste services, which could reduce the rate increase by 50%.

• Proposed residential rate increase from $28.12 to $33.74 per month (20%) starting July 2022
• Proposed commercial rate increase of 85% for metal bin service (from $225.68 to $451.36 per month)
• Approval of draft Proposition 218 notice for public hearing on rate adoption in April 2022
• Review of residual expense data on outsourcing solid waste services, showing $469,000 in retained expenses and $132,000 net shortfall
• Discussion of SB 1383 compliance requiring new residential recycling and commercial organics collection services

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19, with the main action being the nomination and appointment of a person to fill the District 4 vacancy until November 2022. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills totaling $501,049.48, and travel expenses for staff conferences. No public hearings or deferred business are scheduled.

• Appointment to fill District 4 vacancy, term expiring November 8, 2022
• Receive and file department bill pay totaling $501,049.48
• Approval of travel expenses for Accounting Manager and Staff Accountant to CSMFO Conference (Feb 16-18, 2022, San Diego)
• Approval of travel expenses for City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to City Clerks of California Conference (April 5-8, 2022, Burlingame)
• Proclamations and recognitions for Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month and individuals

The Wasco City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes, bill payments, financial reports, and travel expenses. They also unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-3701 appointing Michael D. Lynch to fill the District 4 vacancy until the November 8, 2022 election results are certified, and he was sworn in. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, $501,049.48 in bills, Q2 financial report, and travel expenses (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-3701 appointing Michael D. Lynch to District 4 vacancy (4-0)
• Administered oath of office to Michael D. Lynch as Council Member

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a special meeting to interview three eligible applicants for the unexpired District 4 City Council term, left vacant by Teofilo Cortez Jr.'s resignation. The appointee will serve until the November 8, 2022 election results are certified. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Interview applicants for District 4 vacancy: Michael D. Lynch, Eduardo R. Saldana, Myron E. Williams II
• Appointee serves until November 8, 2022 election results certified
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency (AB 361)
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes, submitted via email or Zoom

The Wasco City Council held a special meeting to interview three candidates for the unexpired term in the District 4 City Council vacancy. No appointment was made during this meeting; the interviews were conducted and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Conducted interviews for District 4 vacancy (no appointment made)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a redistricting services agreement with FLO Analytics for $33,880, with a total project cap of $50,000. The work is required to redraw council district boundaries based on 2020 Census data and AB 2172, with a deadline of April 2022. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency conditions, and includes a closed session on real property negotiations.

• Resolution to authorize redistricting agreement with FLO Analytics for $33,880, total project not to exceed $50,000
• Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 030-120-07 and 030-120-08 with Mikeal J & Taleda L Nixon
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes; meeting conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency

The Wasco City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with FLO Analytics for redistricting services, with a total project cap of $50,000. The vote was unanimous (4-0). The council also held a closed session on real property negotiations but reported no action.

• Approved Resolution 2022-3700 authorizing FLO Analytics redistricting services agreement up to $33,880 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve contingency costs and change orders up to $50,000 total project cap (4-0)
• Closed session on APN 030-120-07 and 030-120-08 negotiations with Mikeal J & Taleda L Nixon - no reportable action

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a teleconference meeting due to COVID-19, with routine consent items including bill payments and grant applications. New business includes adopting guidelines for filling a District 4 council vacancy and authorizing an agreement with First Mobile Trust LLC for electronic bill payment services. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Adopt resolution approving District 4 City Council Vacancy Appointment Guidelines
• Authorize agreement with First Mobile Trust LLC for electronic bill payment services
• Receive and file department bill pay totaling $496,424.19
• Apply for CalRecycle SB1383 Local Assistance Grant and CALTRANS Clean California Grant
• Approve travel expenses for Deputy City Clerk and Planning staff/commissioners

The Wasco City Council voted unanimously to continue holding meetings by teleconference under AB 361, approved the consent calendar including minutes, bill payments, and grant applications, and adopted resolutions for District 4 vacancy appointment guidelines and an electronic bill payment agreement with First Mobile Trust LLC. No public hearings or closed session items were held.

• Approved teleconference meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, $496,424.19 bill pay, and grant resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3698 for District 4 vacancy appointment guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3699 and Agreement 2022-002 with First Mobile Trust LLC for electronic bill payment services (unanimous)
• Received and filed quarterly bill pay of $3,617.49 for Wasco Public Finance Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for February 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Wasco City Council Chambers.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: February 14, 2022, 6:00 p.m., 746 8th Street, Wasco

City Council

The regular meeting of the Wasco City Council scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022.