Wasco public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will appoint a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term. The meeting also includes a badge pinning ceremony for eight Police Department employees and several contract approvals.

• Agreement with J.L. Plank, Inc. for Historic Downtown Business District Transformation Project: $4,190,400.00
• Purchase order with Misco Water for two NETZSCH Centrifuge Feed Pumps: up to $70,000.00
• Purchase order with Synapse for Laserfiche Cloud Municipal License: $15,450.00 annually
• Purchase order with Steam Cleaners Inc. for a sanitation wash rack steam cleaner: up to $10,000.00
• Department payments totaling $1,776,193.08

City Council

The City Council is discussing a resolution to repeal the previous approval of a bid from Resource Environmental, Inc. and reject all other bids submitted on November 14, 2023. Staff recommends reissuing the request for proposal due to ambiguities in the original document.

• Rejection of all bids for the Wasco Farm Labor Camp Demolition and Cleanup 750 H Street project
• Repeal of the December 5, 2023, approval of the Resource Environmental, Inc. bid
• Authorization for the City Manager to reissue the request for proposal
• Project budget of $9,360,432 from the General Fund with up to $9,000,000 reimbursable by the High-Speed Rail Authority

City Council

The City Council will discuss repealing the approval of a bid from Resource Environmental, Inc. for the Wasco Labor Camp Demolition and Cleanup. The body may reject all bids submitted on November 14, 2023, and authorize the City Manager to reissue a request for proposal.

• Proposed rejection of Resource Environmental, Inc. bid for 750 H Street project
• Proposed rejection of all bids submitted November 14, 2023
• Authorization to reissue request for proposal for Wasco Farm Labor Camp Demolition and Cleanup

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Wasco Planning Commission scheduled for December 11, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the acquisition of a 48-inch Reclaimer/Stabilizer from Asphalt Zipper, Inc. and the request for bids for on-call towing services for the Police Department. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for various city payments and project authorizations.

• Purchase of a 48-inch Reclaimer/Stabilizer from Asphalt Zipper, Inc. not to exceed $300,000
• Purchase of trash receptacles for the Downtown Renovation Project from Big Belly Solar, LLC not to exceed $225,000
• Design and engineering services for 8th Street & Highway 43 Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project not to exceed $44,925
• Department payments totaling $1,227,865.51
• Request for bids for on-call towing services for the Wasco Police Department

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially award a contract for the demolition and cleanup of the old Farm Labor Camp at 750 H Street. Staff recommends rejecting the lowest bid due to qualification concerns and considering the next lowest responsive bidder.

• Demolition and cleanup project at 750 H Street
• Bids received ranging from $747,000 (Balandra Demolition) to $3,658,475
• Proposed rejection of Balandra Demolition's $747,000 bid
• Potential contract award to Resource Environmental ($1,248,000) or Amerivet ($1,426,038)
• Project budget of $9,360,432 with $9,000,000 in reimbursement from High-Speed Rail Authority

City Council

The City Council will review reports from the Kern County Fire Department and the Sheriff. The agenda includes a letter from Kern County Chief Joe Appleton.

• Report from Kern County Chief Joe Appleton of the Kern County Fire Department

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing a Police Cadet Program and selecting a name for a new park at Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue. The body is also reviewing an amended salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

• Contract change order not to exceed $200,000 with Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc. for Well 13 Site Development Project
• Purchase of 696 residential carts from Toter Inc. for $43,801.96
• Contract amendment not to exceed $35,000 with Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. for the 2024-2032 6th Cycle Housing Element
• Department payments totaling $482,795.62
• Proposed creation of a Police Cadet Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to upgrade a nightclub's liquor license and a proposal to add a second story to a single-family home. The body will also vote on meeting minutes from July 2023.

• Conditional Use Permit 21-01 Modification: Change ABC License Type 42 to Type 48 for a nightclub and bar at 630 F Street
• Conditional Use Permit 23-04: Addition of a second story to an existing single-story family dwelling unit
• Approval of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes for July 10, 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider several routine items, including funding for street lighting and engineering services. The meeting also includes a badge pinning ceremony for five new Police Department employees.

• Appropriation of $762,700.00 for new lighting on G Street between 8th Street and Filburn Street
• Agreement with John Kular Consulting not to exceed $160,500.00 for Stormwater Master Plan Update
• Task Order #23 with BHT Engineering not to exceed $65,040.00 for Southgate Lighting and Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Purchase order with Berchtold Equipment not to exceed $22,000.00 for a Wastewater Department utility vehicle
• Department payments totaling $3,292,200.77

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a check presentation for the design and construction of the New Wasco Police Department. The funds are provided by Senator Melissa Hurtado and Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains.

• Check presentation for the design and construction of the New Wasco Police Department

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider consent items including a $2,597,000 contract for the Labor Camp Abatement Project and several resolutions for grants and equipment purchases. New business includes accepting a $501,478 state tobacco grant, buying 45 streetlights for $340,000, and creating an IT Manager position. The council will also hold a closed session on potential purchase of two properties.

• Contract with CVE Contracting Group for Labor Camp Abatement Project: $2,597,000
• Acceptance of FY 2023-2024 DOJ Tobacco Grant: $501,478
• Purchase order with WESCO for 45 streetlights: $340,000
• Resolution to create new Information Technology Manager position
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APNs 030-081-01 and -02

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 13, 2023, 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 October 9, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting: November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for body-worn cameras and Tasers for the Wasco Police Department. The total cost is $382,904.82, paid over 60 months, with a $30,000 grant offsetting first-year costs. The item is on the agenda for decision.

• Purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for 23 body-worn cameras and 23 Taser 10 devices, total $382,904.82
• Five-year payment plan: $77,154.99 in 2024, then $76,437.46 annually through 2028
• $30,000 Body Worn Camera Grant to offset costs
• Includes training, docking stations, cartridges, and software licenses
• CEQA exemption: administrative action, no environmental review required

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider approving a purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras and Tasers, along with an amended salary schedule and several routine consent items including payments and travel expenses. No public hearings or deferred items are scheduled.

• Resolution to authorize purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for body cameras and Tasers
• Resolution approving amended FY 2023-2024 salary schedule per CalPERS
• Consent calendar: payments totaling $59,574.61
• Travel approvals for Police Records Administrator and HR Manager
• Resolution for 2023 Title VI Compliance Plan for Dial-a-Ride

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for October 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA.

• Regular meeting of September 11, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine payments and approvals, plus several new business items including a $451,000 pedestrian improvement project on 11th Street, a $50,000 police firing range restoration, and agreements for Flock Safety cameras and a dispatch voice recording system. The meeting also includes an amended employment agreement for the City Manager and an updated salary schedule.

• Approve $451,000 for 11th Street Pedestrian Improvements
• Approve $50,000 for Police Firing Range Restoration
• Authorize agreement with Flock Group Inc. for 10 Flock Safety Falcon cameras
• Authorize purchase agreement with Capture Technologies for dispatch voice recording system
• Approve amended employment agreement for City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert

The City Council approved several capital improvement projects, including pedestrian upgrades on 11th Street and a police firing range restoration. The council also authorized the purchase of police surveillance cameras and a dispatch recording system.

• Approved $451,000 for 11th Street Pedestrian Improvements (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Police Firing Range Restoration (4-0)
• Approved installation of 10 Flock Safety Falcon cameras and software (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Police Department dispatch voice recording system (4-0)
• Approved amended employment agreement for City Manager M. Scott Hurlbert (4-0)
• Approved amended FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedule (4-0)
• Approved $12,000 purchase of 10 metal refuse bins from Con Fab (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of CDBG 16th Street Rehabilitation Project (4-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent calendar items, and new business. Key actions include introducing an ordinance on City Clerk and Treasurer appointments, approving contracts and change orders, and discussing the demolition of the Old Farm Labor Camp. The council will also consider a $5 million police station project and an employment agreement for a new police lieutenant.

• Ordinance to replace Ordinance 18-698 and amend Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 on City Clerk and Treasurer appointment
• Resolution to authorize demolition and abatement of Old Farm Labor Camp up to $9,000,000
• Resolution to establish new Police Station fund with $5,000,000 appropriation and procurement authority
• Contract change order with Hartzell General Engineering for J Street Sewer extension up to $400,000
• Consent calendar includes $444,883.92 in department payments and purchase of 150 water meters up to $48,000

The City Council authorized up to $9 million for the abatement and demolition of the Old Farm Labor Camp. The council also established a $5 million fund for a new police station and approved several infrastructure contracts. All listed votes were unanimous.

• Approved up to $9M for Old Farm Labor Camp abatement and demolition (5-0)
• Approved $5M fund and project for a new Police Station (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 contract change order for J Street sewer extension (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract change order for Trickling Filter Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved $48,000 purchase of 150 residential water meters (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Police Lieutenant Alecio Mora (5-0)
• Approved on-call agreement with Krazan & Associates for materials testing (5-0)
• Waived first reading of ordinance regarding City Clerk and City Treasurer appointments (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Wasco City Council, Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, and Wasco Public Finance Authority. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation in the case Southern California Edison Company v. California State Board of Equalization. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public action items on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation, Southern California Edison Company v. California State Board of Equalization

The City Council held a special meeting on August 15, 2023, consisting primarily of a closed session. No substantive decisions were made or reported.

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 11, 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 for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of August 14, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

Measure X Committee

The Wasco Sales Tax Oversight Committee will meet to receive and discuss information on Measure X expenditures and appropriations, including a projected $8.8 million in spending for fiscal year 2023-24. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a September 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes on new policies or contracts.

• Approve minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting
• Review Measure X expenditures and appropriations for FY 2023-24, totaling $8,819,845
• Public safety appropriations include $2,029,759 for Sheriff services and $2,823,831 for police startup
• Street improvements include $729,571 for citywide street lighting and $102,646 for Palm Avenue rehab
• Animal control includes $996,911 to construct a new animal shelter

The committee approved the meeting minutes from September 20, 2021, with corrections. Members also accepted and filed a report regarding Measure X expenditures and appropriations for sheriff, police, fire, and street infrastructure costs.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (3-0)
• Accepted and filed Measure X Expenditures and Appropriations report (3-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items including department payments totaling $860,767.05, approval of travel expenses for the City Attorney, an investment report, deed corrections and restrictions on city-owned property, a transfer of transit funds, and purchase orders for a sewer camera and police security materials. No public hearings, deferred business, or new business are scheduled. The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $860,767.05
• Approve travel expenses up to $502 for City Attorney to attend League of California Cities conference
• Transfer $37,178 in LCTOP funds from California City for transit bus shelters
• Purchase order up to $70,000 for a CCTV sewer camera for Wastewater Department
• Amended purchase order with Total Security Solutions for $12,519.47 for police security materials

The City Council approved several administrative items, including the purchase of a sewer camera and police security materials. The council also authorized a deed correction and a transfer of transit funds for bus shelters. All approved items passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved purchase of Closed Circuit Television Sewer Camera Unit not to exceed $70,000 (5-0)
• Approved $12,519.47 for Wasco Police Department security materials (5-0)
• Approved $37,178.00 transfer for Transit Bus Shelter(s) Project (5-0)
• Approved deed restriction for City owned property at APN 030-071-12 and 19 (5-0)
• Approved deed correction for City owned property at APN 030-071-12 (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses for City Attorney not to exceed $502.00 (5-0)
• Received and filed department payments totaling $860,767.05 (5-0)
• Approved Closed Session Minutes for July 18, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Wasco City Council, Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, and Wasco Public Finance Authority. The agenda consists solely of a closed session with two items: a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Southern California Edison v. California State Board of Equalization et al.) and a public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public action or discussion items are listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Southern California Edison v. California State Board of Equalization et al.)
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted primarily of a closed session. No substantive decisions or reportable actions were recorded.

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent items, including payments and tax assessments, and hold a public hearing on maintenance district assessments. New business includes approving purchases for police vehicles, ammunition, a security system, and police station reconfiguration, as well as discussing art concepts for a downtown project. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and a performance evaluation.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $2,403,622.25
• Purchase order with Phil Long for 5 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and AEP upfitting, not to exceed $410,000
• Professional services agreement with American Business Machines for City Security System, $367,385.89
• Purchase order with Berchtold Equipment for a backhoe, not to exceed $133,000
• Public hearing on assessments for Maintenance District No. 1 and Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts

The City Council approved several resolutions for public works equipment, police vehicle and ammunition procurement, and tax assessments for various districts. The council also authorized travel expenses for city staff and police officers. No action was taken on the Clean California Downtown Project art concepts.

• Approved $133,000 purchase of a backhoe from Berchtold Equipment (5-0)
• Approved $93,721 for emergency repairs at Well 14 via Bakersfield Well and Pump (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 for a well pump spare motor from Bakersfield Well & Pump Co. (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 for surveying equipment and software from Carlson Software (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 for a Public Works Water Department truck (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for police ammunition (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Dial A Ride Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan (5-0)
• Approved tax assessments for Sewer Lift Station District 2008-01 and various landscape/lighting districts (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a drive-through addition at an existing fast food restaurant at 727 6th Street, and another for a Type 20 off-sale beer/wine license at 2850 Highway 46. Both projects are recommended for approval and are exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Housing Element Update and approval of the June 12, 2023 minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit 23-01: drive-through addition at 727 6th Street, CEQA exempt
• Conditional Use Permit 23-02: Type 20 ABC off-sale beer/wine license at 2850 Highway 46, CEQA exempt
• Housing Element Update 2nd Public Workshop presentation
• Approval of June 12, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a drive-through addition and a permit for an off-sale beer and wine license. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-01 for drive-through addition at 727 6th Street (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for Type 20 ABC off-sale beer/wine license at 2850 Highway 46 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission is holding the second public workshop on the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element update for 2023-2031. The presentation covers the housing needs assessment, quantified objectives, and proposed programs. The city is required to plan for 1,086 housing units, including 208 affordable units, but is not required to build them. Public comments are being accepted until July 12, 2023.

• Housing Element update for 2023-2031, with a regional housing need allocation of 1,086 units (including 208 affordable units)
• Program H-13: abatement of 8 dilapidated units and neighborhood cleanup for 12,000 households over 8 years
• Program H-14: preserve 68 at-risk affordable units at Villa Rosa Apartments and Wasco Park Apartments
• Program H-15: promote accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for affordable rent
• Public comment period open until July 12, 2023; comments to Keri Cobb or mailed to 746 8th Street, Wasco

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in the Wasco City Council Chambers at 746 8th Street. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and posting affidavit, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of July 4, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Wasco City Council Chambers, 746 8th Street

City Council

The City Council approved a revised Traffic Impact Fee Rate Schedule and the city's salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The council also authorized several infrastructure grants and service contracts via the consent calendar.

• Approved amended Traffic Impact Fee Rate Schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Approved $55,130 contract with Reliable Monitoring Services, Inc. for CEC Charging Station Project (5-0)
• Approved $18,500 purchase order with Wiley D. Hughes Surveying, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $9,999 first-year agreement with AlertMedia, Inc. for emergency communication software (5-0)
• Approved grant applications for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (5-0)
• Approved cost report for outstanding fines and imposition of liens (5-0)
• Approved lease amendments for I&M Sheep Company and Marlow Ag Logistics, Inc. (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and sign a three-year non-hazardous garbage collection and removal services agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the Wasco State Prison-Reception Center. The contract, valued at approximately $1,549,052, includes 3% annual rate increases and would run from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Staff recommends the council approve the agreement and determine that the action is not subject to CEQA environmental review.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Agreement No. C5611481 with CDCR for garbage services at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center, 701 Scofield Ave.
• Contract amount: $1,549,052.00 over three years with 3% annual increases
• Services include daily (Mon-Sat) wet/dry refuse collection, removal, and disposal, including 40 three-cubic-yard bins and 40-yard roll-off bins as needed
• CEQA determination: not a project under Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review required

The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-hazardous garbage collection and removal services agreement with the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The agreement covers refuse services at the Wasco State Prison-Reception Center.

• Approved Agreement No. C5611481 for garbage collection at Wasco State Prison (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 23-01, which would allow an existing fast food restaurant at 727 6th Street to add a drive-through. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to July 10 because the comment period closed too recently for a full staff report. The commission will also consider approving the May 8 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 23-01 for drive-through addition at 727 6th Street
• CEQA exemption finding under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities Class 1)
• Applicant: Zakaria Ali; owners: Zakaria Mohamed Ali Alkatamy and Ala Abodo Mohammed Al Gumaei
• Consent calendar: approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing regarding a proposed drive-through addition at 727 6th Street was continued to the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 23-01 (drive-through at 727 6th Street) to July 10, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $2,042,500 contract for the Central Avenue Park Project, plus several police-related resolutions on salaries, psychological services, and ARPA-funded startup costs. No public hearings or deferred items are scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing $2,042,500 agreement with James E. Thompson, Inc. for Central Avenue Park Project
• Resolution approving $111,240 agreement with Reliable Monitoring Services for LCTOP Charging Station Project
• Resolution appropriating $275,000 in ARPA funds for Police Department network infrastructure and office reconfiguration
• Resolution approving amended salary schedule for Police Department positions and CalPERS Safety Plan
• Consent calendar includes travel expenses for League of California Cities conference and police training

The City Council approved several contracts for the Central Avenue Neighborhood Park and various police department infrastructure and staffing updates. They also authorized the use of $275,000 in ARPA funds for police department start-up expenses. All listed motions passed with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved $2,042,500 contract with James E. Thompson, Inc. for Central Avenue Park Project (5-0)
• Approved $111,240 contract with Reliable Monitoring Services, Inc. for LCTOP Charging Station Project (5-0)
• Approved $98,051.78 purchase from Great Western Recreation for park equipment (5-0)
• Approved $24,367.05 purchase from SiteOne Landscaping Supply for a booster pump station (5-0)
• Approved amended salary schedule and CalPERS Safety Plan for Police Department (5-0)
• Appropriated $275,000 in ARPA funds for Police Department network and office expenses (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Mary Valenti, Ph.D. for police psychological services (5-0)
• Approved SB 1 road repair project list for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to review and provide direction on the preliminary proposed annual operating budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, covering general, enterprise, and special revenue funds, as well as new capital improvement projects. The meeting is a budget workshop, and the council will also consider a finding that the action is not a project under CEQA, meaning no environmental review is required.

• Review of preliminary proposed annual operating budget for FY 2023-2024
• Discussion of General Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue Funds
• New Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2023-2024
• CEQA finding that the budget action is not a project (Section 15060(c)(3))

The special meeting scheduled for May 26, 2023, was cancelled by the Deputy City Clerk at 5:32 p.m. because a quorum was not present. No official actions were taken.

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two new business items. First, they will vote on a resolution authorizing the purchase of three electric transit vehicles—one bus and two vans—for a combined $537,403.69, funded by a CalSTA grant. Second, they will review and provide direction on the preliminary proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, covering general, enterprise, and special revenue funds, as well as new capital improvement projects.

• Resolution to approve purchase of one electric cutaway bus from Coach West Endera for $239,811.76
• Resolution to approve purchase of two electric vans from A-Z Bus Sales for $297,591.93
• Review of preliminary proposed FY 2023-2024 operating budgets and new capital improvement projects
• Both items include CEQA determinations that no environmental review is required

The City Council adopted a resolution to purchase three electric vehicles for the Transit Department. The council also reviewed the preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, which is scheduled for adoption on June 20, 2023.

• Approved Resolution 2023-3885 to purchase one electric cutaway bus from Coach West Endera for $239,811.76 and two electric vans from A-Z Bus Sales for $297,591.93 (3-0)
• Reviewed preliminary FY 2023-2024 budget; item tabled for adoption on June 20, 2023

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider approving several contracts, including a $2,042,500 agreement for the Central Avenue Park Project, a $129,980 wastewater master plan update, and a $401,906 street lighting project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an ordinance related to law enforcement training standards. The meeting includes routine consent items such as approving payments totaling $282,957.06 and meeting minutes.

• Contract with JTS Construction, Inc. for Central Avenue Park Project: $2,042,500
• Contract with John Kular Consulting for Wastewater Master Plan Update: $129,980
• Contract with Loop Electric, Inc. for 1st–5th Street Lighting Project: $401,906
• Public hearing: ordinance on law enforcement officer recruitment and training
• Consent calendar: approve department payments totaling $282,957.06

The City Council approved several infrastructure agreements, including a park project and street lighting. The council also introduced an ordinance regarding law enforcement officer recruitment and training.

• Approved $2,042,500 agreement with JTS Construction, Inc. for Central Avenue Park Project (5-0)
• Approved $401,906 agreement with Loop Electric, Inc. for 1st-5th Street Lighting Project (5-0)
• Approved $129,980 agreement with John Kular Consulting for Wastewater Master Plan Update (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of ordinance for law enforcement recruitment and training (5-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $282,957.06 (5-0)
• Approved March 7 and March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the modification and extension of Tentative Parcel Map 12398 to subdivide 36.57 acres of Rural Residential land into four parcels and a remainder. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved modification and extension of Tentative Parcel Map 12398 (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine payments, minutes, and several construction contracts, including a $1,020,856.02 Palm Ave. rehabilitation project and a $428,700 16th Street road rehab. New business includes a resolution to buy police weapons (Glock handguns, shotguns, rifles) and a $15,200 modular building relocation. No public hearings or deferred items are scheduled.

• Rezone 19.4 acres (APN 490-020-21, 22, 23) from R-1-6 to P-F for Water System Improvement project
• Approve $74,318.95 purchase of GMC Sierra 3500 flatbed truck for Sanitation Department
• Approve $1,020,856.02 contract with Burch Construction for Palm Ave. Rehabilitation
• Approve $428,700 contract with Bowman Asphalt for 16th Street Road Rehabilitation
• Approve purchase of police weapons (14 Glock 17/19, 14 Remington 870, 6 non-lethal, 14 Colt M4) from ProForce Law Enforcement

The Wasco City Council approved a consent calendar with several items, including a $1,020,856.02 contract for the Palm Avenue Rehabilitation Project and a $428,700 contract for the 16th Street Road Rehabilitation Project. The council also authorized the purchase of police weapons and equipment, including handguns, shotguns, and rifles, and approved a $15,200 modular building relocation. Items 9.f. (North Magnolia Paving Project) was deferred to a future meeting, while items 9.b.2., 9.d., and 9.j. were approved separately after discussion.

• Approved $1,020,856.02 Palm Ave Rehabilitation Project contract with Burch Construction (4-0)
• Approved $428,700 16th Street Road Rehabilitation Project contract with Bowman Asphalt (4-0)
• Approved $74,318.95 purchase of GMC Sierra 3500 flat bed pickup for Sanitation Dept (4-0)
• Approved $80,155 TDA-Art 3 Pedestrian Improvements Project contract with Cen-Cal Construction (4-0)
• Approved $132,960.46 budget amendment from Pavement Preservation to CDBG-16th Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved police weapons purchase from ProForce Law Enforcement including Glock handguns, shotguns, and rifles (4-0)
• Approved $15,200 modular building relocation from Wasco Union High School (4-0)
• Deferred North Magnolia Paving Project acceptance to future meeting

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar approving $2,216,142.49 in department payments, meeting minutes, and an investment report. It will also vote on several contracts and grants, including a $275,000 wastewater project, a $115,000 well rehabilitation, and a $36,698 truck purchase. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance to rezone 19.4 acres for public facilities. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation.

• Approve $2,216,142.49 in department payments
• Contract with B.R Frost Company for Trickling Filter 1 & 2 Rehabilitation, not to exceed $275,000
• Contract with Well Rehabilitation Services for cleaning and video survey of Well #12, not to exceed $115,000
• Purchase one GMC Canyon pickup truck for Street Department, not to exceed $36,698
• Public hearing to rezone 19.4 acres (APN 490-020-21, 22, 23) from R-1-6 to P-F

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including water well rehabilitation and the purchase of a street department vehicle. Council also introduced an ordinance to rezone 19.4 acres to Public Facilities and approved various grant applications.

• Approved $275,000 contract with B.R Frost Company for Trickling Filter 1 & 2 Rehabilitation
• Approved $115,000 agreement with Well Rehabilitation Services for Well #12 (4-0)
• Approved $60,000 emergency purchase order with Bakersfield Well and Pump for Well #14 (4-0)
• Approved $36,698 purchase of one GMC Canyon Pickup Truck for Street Department
• Introduced ordinance to rezone 19.4 acres from R-1-6 to Public Facilities (4-0)
• Approved $66,123 for bus shelters via Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (4-0)
• Approved grant applications for California Energy Commission, COPS Hiring Program, and Clean California Local Grant Program
• Rejected bids for Sheriff’s Activity League Building Rehabilitation and Central Avenue Park projects

City Council

The Wasco City Council is considering a consent calendar item to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Well Rehabilitation Services for chemical cleaning and video surveyance of Well #12, with a contract amount not to exceed $115,000 and change orders up to $10,000. The agenda includes the full contract text, which specifies a base compensation of $102,436. The item also includes a finding that the action is not a project under CEQA, so no environmental review is required.

• Contract with Well Rehabilitation Services for Well #12 rehab, not to exceed $115,000
• Change order authority up to $10,000
• CEQA finding of no project under Section 15060(c)(3)
• Contract specifies $102,436 as full compensation

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment and zone change for 19.13 acres at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue, with a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also receive a workshop presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031), which outlines the city's plan to meet a regional housing need of 1,086 units. Consent calendar approval of the March 13, 2023 minutes is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Zone Change 23-01 for 19.13 acres at Central Avenue and Filburn Avenue, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH #2023010548)
• Workshop on Wasco Housing Element Update 6th Cycle 2023-2031, including RHNA allocation of 1,086 total units
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 13, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Zone Change 23-01. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Zone Change 23-01 (4-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 746 8th Street, Wasco, California.

• Regular meeting of April 4, 2023, canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Wasco City Council Chambers, 746 8th Street, Wasco, CA

City Council

The Wasco City Council will hold a public hearing to consider applying for $44,283,872 in state funding for water system improvements and treatment, and will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment to fix a reference in the Historic District Boundaries. The council will vote on routine consent items, including $699,751.25 in payments, and consider authorizing a purchase order with Motorola Solutions for police radios. A closed session is scheduled for potential litigation.

• Public hearing on $44,283,872 financial assistance application to State Water Resources Control Board for water system improvements and treatment project
• Ordinance amendment to correct Historic District Boundaries reference from Figure 2-4 to Figure 2-1 in Section 17.24.040 of Title 17
• Resolution to establish unmet transit needs finding for FY 2023-2024
• Purchase order with Motorola Solutions for police radio communications equipment
• Consent calendar includes $699,751.25 in department payments

The City Council approved a financial assistance application for water system improvements and treatment. The council also authorized new police radio equipment and updated historic district boundaries. A decision was reached to cancel the April 4, 2023, meeting.

• Approved financial assistance application for Water System Improvements and Treatment Project estimated at $44,283,872.00 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-3862 to purchase Motorola Solutions police radio equipment (4-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of ordinance amending Historic District Boundaries (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-3860 establishing Unmet Transit Needs Finding for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $699,751.25 (4-0)
• Approved corrected and amended meeting minutes for December 6 and December 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Agreed to go dark for the April 4, 2023, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider approving two tentative parcel maps (12481 and 12490) that would subdivide commercial-zoned land. The meeting also includes approval of the February 13, 2023 minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Tentative Parcel Map 12481: split 3.284 acres into two parcels (2.339 and 0.945 acres) on C-R zoned land north of Highway 46 between N Poplar Ave and Griffith St; applicant Wasco GO, LLC; CEQA exempt.
• Tentative Parcel Map 12490: second parcel map for approval (details not in agenda).
• Consent calendar: approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes.

The Planning Commission approved two tentative parcel maps through separate resolutions. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from February 13, 2023.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 12481 via Resolution #2023-0002 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map 12490 via Resolution #2023-0003 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission is holding public hearings on parcel map applications, which are land divisions creating four or fewer lots. The commission will review tentative parcel maps for compliance with environmental, zoning, and general plan requirements, and may approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions. The agenda includes a presentation and details on the submittal and review process.

• Public hearing required for all proposed land divisions requiring a parcel or final map
• Notice published in Wasco Tribune at least 10 days prior, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet
• Review includes CEQA environmental findings and consistency with General Plan and Municipal Code Chapter 16.16
• Commission action must be reported in writing to applicant and city engineer within one week
• Decision is final, subject to appeal per the Subdivision Map Act

City Council

The Wasco City Council is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items, including payments totaling $114,885.20, a purchase order for new trash carts, disposal of old fleet vehicles, and agreements for police radio frequencies and dispatch software. There are no public hearings or deferred items. The only new business is an informational presentation on residential recycling and trash services by American Refuse.

• Approve $44,248.70 purchase order with Toter Inc. for 636 new 96-gallon carts and green waste containers
• Authorize sale/auction of aging non-operable fleet with WSM Public Auctions
• Approve professional services agreement with S.C. Communications for police radio frequencies and repeater installation
• Approve professional services agreement with Sun Ridge Systems for computer-aided dispatch software
• Approve travel expenses over $500 for Council Members Garcia and Reyna to ICSC Conference in Las Vegas

The City Council approved a series of routine items via a consent calendar, including equipment purchases for sanitation and technology upgrades for the Police Department. No action was taken on the informational item regarding residential recycling.

• Approved $44,248.70 purchase of 636 waste containers from Toter Inc. (5-0)
• Approved sale or disposal of aging fleet via WSM Public Auctions (5-0)
• Approved agreement with S.C. Communications, Inc. for police radio frequencies and tower lease (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for police computer-aided dispatch software (5-0)
• Approved travel expenses over $500 for Council Members Garcia and Reyna to attend ICSC Conference (5-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $114,885.20 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for January 17 and February 7, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council is holding a special meeting for its annual strategic planning session, where members will discuss and prioritize major city goals for the next five years. The council will review staff presentations on departmental accomplishments and a compiled list of proposed goals submitted by each member. The item is administrative and does not require environmental review under CEQA.

• Strategic planning session to set and prioritize major city goals for the next five years
• Council members to discuss up to seven proposed goals each, compiled into a composite list
• CEQA determination that the session is not a project requiring environmental review

The City Council conducted a strategic planning session to identify goals and priorities for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The session included a presentation by City Manager Hurlbert. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

• Discussed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Reviewed 2023-2024 Areas of Focus and Impact Categories
• Reviewed Departmental Accomplishments and Initiatives
• Confirmed priorities and identified specific goals

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes a $207,400 paving contract for North Magnolia, several professional service agreements, and travel approvals. They will also discuss a mid-year budget adjustment and a possible board appointment to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

• Approve $207,400 contract with Bowman Asphalt for North Magnolia Paving Project
• Receive and file department payments totaling $397,770.86
• Approve mid-year budget adjustments: $75,987.54 General Fund, $502,127.66 other funds
• Authorize agreement with Sentinel Engineering for police technology consulting
• Adopt amended salary schedule for FY 2022-2023

The City Council approved mid-year operating budget adjustments and a paving contract for North Magnolia. The council also updated the city salary schedule and appointed Council Member Reyna to a regional air pollution board.

• Approved mid-year budget adjustments of $75,987.54 (General Fund) and $502,127.66 (other funds) (5-0)
• Approved $207,400.00 contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for North Magnolia Paving Project (5-0)
• Approved amended FY 2022-2023 salary schedule including Records and Accounting Supervisor position (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Reyna to apply for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Governing Board (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Sentinel Engineering for Police Department technology consulting (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Miller Mendel Inc for eSOPH software platform (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Kosmont Companies for real estate and financing consulting (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Lexipol, LLC (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a second modification to a Conditional Use Permit for a wastewater treatment facility. The commission also swore in three new members and appointed its leadership for the term.

• Appointed Commissioner Pallares as Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Clendenen as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-0001 for Conditional Use Permit 20-01 Second Modification for wastewater treatment facility at 591 J Street (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving the second modification of Conditional Use Permit 20-01 for a wastewater treatment facility at 591 J Street. The agenda includes a phased transition plan from Blue Water to California Water Reclamation as the operator, with specific conditions and timelines. The project's environmental review was completed under CEQA with a Mitigated Negative Declaration approved in 2020.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 20-01 Second Modification for wastewater treatment facility at 591 J Street
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2020080469) approved October 12, 2020
• Phase 1 transition from Blue Water to California Water Reclamation (Feb 7 – Mar 31, 2023)
• Conditions include removing hazmat storage, securing Kern County Fire Department Conditional Operating Permit, and resolving backflow device issue
• Phase 2 requires zero Blue Water involvement and various permits including air district, fire, environmental health, and stormwater

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider several significant items, including creating a new Wasco Police Department to replace the Kern County Sheriff contract, approving franchise agreements with American Refuse for recycling and organics collection, and appointing three Planning Commissioners. The consent calendar includes vehicle purchases for various departments and approval of department payments totaling $1,523,560.98. A public hearing will consider allowing drive-throughs with a conditional use permit.

• Resolution to create Wasco Police Department and transition from Kern County Sheriff contract
• Appropriation of $500,000 in ARPA funds for purchase of six new police vehicles and up to six used vehicles
• Franchise agreements with American Refuse, Inc. for residential recyclables, commercial organics, and roll-off services
• Public hearing on ordinance to allow drive-throughs with a Conditional Use Permit
• Consent calendar includes purchase of Ford F-250 ($52,000), utility trucks with cranes ($98,000 and $89,000), towable boom lift ($27,000), utility van ($69,000), and demolition of Sheriff's Activity League Building ($13,800)

The City Council approved the transition from the Kern County Sheriff contract to the creation of the Wasco Police Department. The council also authorized $500,000 in ARPA funds for police vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the council approved several vehicle purchases for city departments and appointed three Planning Commissioners.

• Approved creation of Wasco Police Department and transition from Kern County Sheriff contract (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA fund appropriation for 6 new and 6 used police vehicles (5-0)
• Appointed John Pallares, Jeremiah Skeels, and Marcos Torres to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved franchise agreements with American Refuse, Inc. for recycling and organics (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Wastewater Department Ford F-250 (not to exceed $52,000) and two utility trucks with cranes (not to exceed $98,000 and $89,000) (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Facilities Maintenance utility van (not to exceed $69,000) (4-0)
• Approved $13,800 contract with Amerivet Contracting Inc. for SAL Building interior demolition (4-0)
• Denied claim by Diem Thai in closed session (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a 5-year water and sewer rate adjustment schedule after determining an insufficient number of protest letters were received. The council also awarded a $4.3M contract for the Well #13 Site Development Project Phase II. Additionally, the council reorganized committee assignments and approved several administrative resolutions.

• Approved 5-year water and sewer rate adjustment schedule (5-0)
• Awarded $4,315,075 contract to Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc. for Well #13 Site Development Project Phase II (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 in ARPA funds for COVID-19 vaccination event incentives (4-1)
• Approved reorganization of City Council committee assignments (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Blue Light Solutions for POST background investigations (5-0)
• Changed sewer rates for Wasco Elementary Union School District Middle Schools from high school to elementary rates (5-0)
• Approved $89,010.88 for two Hybrid SUVs and corresponding budget amendment (5-0)
• Authorized $95,000 ARPA agreement with Caltrans for Transit Operating Assistance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for February 13, 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 for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of January 9, 2023 canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco, CA

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 746 8th Street, Wasco, California.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting date and location