Wasco, California

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and an amended salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also review a request for Kern County to provide services for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

• REAP 2.0 Alley Improvement Project contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. not to exceed $709,218.00
• Beckes Street Road Rehabilitation Project contract with Westrock LLC not to exceed $349,999.00
• NE Zone Fiber Seal Project agreement with VSS International, Inc. not to exceed $218,211.00
• State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant in the amount of $48,000.00
• Amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider approving contracts for road rehabilitation projects, software licenses, and public safety training. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve $709,218 for REAP 2.0 alley improvement project
• Approve $349,999 for Westrock LLC to rehabilitate Becks Street Road
• Approve $17,925 for software license renewal with P1 Technologies
• Approve $48,000 for state transit safety program
• Closed session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations

City Council

The Wasco City Council meeting on July 7, 2026 will consider a series of routine consent items and several resolutions. Key decisions include approving the 2026‑27 operating budget and the 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, adopting the FY 2026‑27 allocation limit and a modified salary table, and authorizing various purchases and a $187,896 state grant. The council will also receive departmental payments of $1,078,816.71, approve travel expenses over $500 for staff, and hear public‑safety reports and a public‑recruitment hearing.

• Receive and file departmental payments totaling $1,078,816.71
• Adopt resolution to accept a $187,896.00 grant for the State Good Conservation program
• Authorize purchase of a motor from Coastline Equipment up to $15,000.00
• Authorize purchase of a new minibull (skid steer) from Coastline Equipment up to $175,000.00
• Authorize purchase of new LED traffic signals from LED Lighting Solutions up to $70,000.00

City Council

The Wasco City Council will receive updates on several capital improvement projects, including delayed pedestrian signal and crosswalk installations. Two projects—Beckes Road Rehabilitation (5th St – HWY 46) and REAP 2.0 alley reconstructions (Filburn Ave/16th St)—had bid openings on July 2 and are slated for council award on July 21, with construction expected to start mid‑August. Additional items include design progress on the Central Ave bike lane project and status of citywide striping and pavement maintenance bids. The mayor will also report on recent Kern County and transportation planning committee meetings.

• Beckes Road Rehabilitation (5th St – HWY 46): bid opened 7/2/26, council award expected 7/21/26, construction mid‑August
• REAP 2.0 Alley Reconstructions (Filburn Ave/16th St): bid opened 7/2/26, council award expected 7/21/26, construction mid‑August
• HAWK pedestrian signal at Poplar Ave & HWY 46: pole delivery delayed, city working with contractor on new dates
• 8th St & HWY 43 crosswalk enhancements (RRFB): pole delivery delayed, city working with contractor on new dates
• Central Ave ATP Bike Lane Project: design 95% complete, construction expected September

City Council

The City Council will receive an informational update on active engineering projects. The meeting includes reports on transportation planning and the status of various road and signal improvements.

• Bid opening July 7, 2026, for NE Zone Pavement Maintenance and Citywide Striping Project
• Beckes Road Rehabilitation (5th St – HWY 46) and Filburn Ave / 16th St alley reconstructions awaiting Council award on 7/21/26
• Central Ave ATP Bike Lane Project from Poso Ave to Flower St with expected September construction start
• Status updates on HAWK pedestrian signal at Poplar Ave & HWY 46 and RRFB poles at 8th St & HWY 43
• Caltrans funding authorization received 7/3/26 for Filburn Ave shoulders from Central Ave to Palm Ave and Griffith St to G St

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget, the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the appropriations limit. The meeting also includes the approval of various purchase orders for city equipment and a public hearing on recruitment efforts.

• Approval of FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of appropriations limit for FY 2026-27
• Approval of travel and training expenses for city staff
• Approval of purchase orders for city equipment (skid steer, stump shredder, trucks)
• Public hearing on City of Wasco vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that time. The next regular meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Council Chambers, 746 8th St, Wasco.

• Cancellation of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider several new business items, including adopting the fiscal year 2026‑27 operating budget and a five‑year capital improvement program. It will also appoint a new Planning Commission member, authorize the selection of a Community Development Block Grant program, and approve a memorandum of understanding with the Wasco Police Officers Association. Routine consent‑calendar items such as department payments of $197,952.76 will be approved together.

• Consent calendar approval of department payments totaling $197,952.76
• Adopt resolution approving FY 2026‑27 operating budget and five‑year capital improvement program
• Appointment of one Planning Commission member to fill an unexpired term ending Dec 31, 2030
• Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to select and execute a CDBG program
• Adopt resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Wasco Police Officers Association and the City

The Wasco City Council approved its consent calendar, adopted the FY 2026‑2027 operating budget and five‑year capital improvement program, and appointed Orquidea Ocampo to the Planning Commission. Council members also voted to renew the City Manager’s two‑year contract at an annual salary of $217,510 with up to three one‑year extensions. Travel expenses for officials and prepaid IT consulting contracts were authorized, all with unanimous 4‑0 votes.

• Approved department payments totaling $197,952.76 (Consent Calendar) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Adopted FY 2026‑2027 operating budget and five‑year capital improvement program (Reso#2026‑4339) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Appointed Orquidea Ocampo to the Planning Commission (unexpired term) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Renewed City Manager contract for two years at $217,510 annual salary, with up to three one‑year extensions – consensus of council
• Approved travel and training expenses for City Attorney Thomas Schroeter to attend League of California Cities conference (up to $556.50) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Approved travel and training expenses for Mayor Saldaña, Council Members Medina, Reyna, and Assistant City Manager Maria Lara to attend League of California Cities conference – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Authorized prepaid IT consulting services with Daniel Morgan exceeding $10,000 (Reso#2026‑4337) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA
• Authorized prepaid IT consulting services with David Comelli dba Black Label Technologies exceeding $10,000 (Reso#2026‑4338) – AYES: REYNA, MARTINEZ, MEDINA, RAYA

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 26‑01 for a 105‑foot Verizon antenna tower on 501 N Central Avenue, finding the action exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 Class 3. It will also approve revised conditions for Site Plan Review 25‑000308 for Kiewit Infrastructure’s new 33,919 sq ft office/maintenance building and 16,950 sq ft warehouse. Routine consent‑calendar items include approval of minutes from the August 11 2025 and December 8 2025 regular meetings.

• Adopt resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 26‑01 for a 105’ Verizon antenna tower on 501 N Central Avenue (R‑1‑6 zone) and find CEQA exemption (Section 15303 Class 3).
• Approve revised conditions for Site Plan Review 25‑000308 for Kiewit Infrastructure’s 33,919 sq ft office/maintenance building and 16,950 sq ft warehouse.
• Consent calendar: approve minutes for the August 11 2025 regular meeting.
• Consent calendar: approve minutes for the December 8 2025 regular meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Staff is seeking feedback on the operating budget and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) before they are finalized.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
• Projected operating cost increase of approximately $2.3 million
• Salary and benefit increases totaling approximately $1.8 million
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) with total potential costs of approximately $60 million
• Budgeted software and hardware expenditures of approximately $487,000

City Council

The City Council will consider the General Fund Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a garbage collection agreement with the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The meeting also includes reports from public safety officials and the processing of department payments.

• Review and possible action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Proposal
• Resolution to execute Non-Hazardous Garbage Collection and Removal Services Agreement No. C5613396 with the CDCR
• Approval of department payments totaling $511,401.74
• Real property negotiations for APN 487-200-06 with Marlow Ag Logistics
• Real property negotiations for APN 487-140-52, 487-180-01 and 487-200-04 with I&M Sheep Company

The council approved the meeting agenda and the routine consent calendar, which includes filing department payments of $511,401.74. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a non‑hazardous garbage collection and removal services agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Martinez, seconded by Raya, vote 3‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar to receive and file payments of $511,401.74 (motion by Martinez, seconded by Raya, vote 3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign CDCR garbage collection agreement No. C5613396 (motion by Reyna, seconded by Martinez, vote 3‑0)
• No action taken on SNIP program update (informational only)
• No action taken on FY 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget proposal (informational only)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine payments, approve meeting minutes, and authorize contracts for solar farm repairs and HVAC replacements. The meeting includes presentations from local schools and police departments.

• Approval of department payments totaling $549,545.84
• Authorize solar farm repairs with Siemens up to $30,000
• Authorize HVAC replacement at Utility Billing Office up to $15,000
• Authorize engineering services with The Wallace Group
• Adopt policy on disruptions of telephonic services during public meetings

The council approved a resolution (Reso#2026-4331) establishing a policy for handling telephonic or internet service disruptions during public meetings. It also approved a purchase order (Reso#2026-4332) to repair the city’s solar farm up to $30,000. The consent calendar items, including department payments of $549,545.84 and several service contracts, were approved as routine items.

• Adopted policy on telephonic/internet disruptions (Reso#2026-4331) – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Approved purchase order for solar farm repairs up to $30,000 (Reso#2026-4332) – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (payments $549,545.84, minutes, travel, engineering services, AC unit, centrifuge) – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Approved department payments totaling $549,545.84 – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Approved minutes for April 30 and May 5 meetings – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Approved travel and training for police sergeant – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Authorized engineering services agreement with The Wallace Group – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)
• Authorized purchase order for AC unit replacement at Utility Billing Office – Approved (Reyna, Medina, Raya)

City Council

The City Council will receive and discuss department budget requests for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The session covers the General Fund, Enterprise funds, and the Capital Improvement Program to align spending with strategic priorities.

• Review of Enterprise Accounts for Wastewater, Water, Sanitation, CNG, and Public Transit
• Discussion of 5-year Capital Improvement Plan projects
• Review of Operating Budget including revenue forecasts and proposed staffing changes
• Discussion of priorities including water management expansion and a new Police HQ
• Evaluation of funding for animal control facility relocation

City Council

At the May 13 special meeting, the Wasco City Council will consider department budget requests for fiscal year 2026‑27 and will find that the activity is not a “project” under CEQA, so no environmental review is required. The Council will also hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators from the Wasco Police Officers Association. Staff will present a budget workshop covering enterprise accounts, the capital improvement plan, and the operating budget, and will outline strategic priorities such as water management and public safety.

• Receive and provide feedback on department budget requests for FY 2026‑27 (New Business)
• Determine the budget review activity is not a CEQA “project,” eliminating environmental review (New Business)
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the Wasco Police Officers Association
• Staff presentation of the FY 2026‑27 Budget Workshop covering enterprise accounts, capital improvements, and operating budget
• Discussion of top strategic priorities including water management expansion and public safety enhancements

The Wasco City Council determined the matter is not a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. It instructed staff to receive FY 2025‑2026 department budget requests and provide feedback. The Council also directed continuation of the water discount subsidy and periodic updates on CIP projects. The closed‑session labor conference resulted in no reportable action.

• Determined action not a CEQA project (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to receive FY 2025‑2026 budget requests and give feedback (no vote recorded)
• Directed continuation of water discount subsidy (no vote recorded)
• Directed periodic updates on CIP projects (no vote recorded)
• Closed‑session labor conference with Wasco Police Officers Association – no reportable action

Planning Commission

The regular Wasco Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8" St, Wasco, CA. The cancellation notice was posted near the meeting room door as required.

• Cancellation of the May 11, 2026 regular meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 746 8" St

Public Hearings / CEQA Notices

The City of Wasco and Kern County are processing CEQA filing documents for the HUT‑197 middle‑mile fiber project. The agenda lists required copies, filing fees—including an Environmental Impact Report fee of $4,227.50 and a Mitigated/Negative Declaration fee of $3,043.75—and a $50 county administrative fee. The filing includes a Notice of Exemption for a Class 1 categorical exemption. No further action beyond acceptance of the filings is indicated.

• Environmental Impact Report filing fee: $4,227.50
• Mitigated/Negative Declaration filing fee: $3,043.75
• County administrative handling fee: $50.00
• Notice of Exemption submitted for CEQA categorical exemption
• Project HUT‑197: 50‑ft by 50‑ft gravel compound with fiber equipment shelter at 35.61581 N, -119.33923684 W in Wasco

City Council

The Wasco City Council will adopt resolutions and approve routine items on the consent calendar. Decisions include authorizing signing authority for the Local Agency Investment Fund and approving $1,770,643.69 in department payments, a $575,000 purchase order for a new street sweeper, a 2026 Ford Expedition SSV funded by a grant, and $500 travel for police staff to a conference in Reno. Public safety reports and commission updates will also be presented.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $1,770,643.69
• Approve purchase order up to $575,000 for a new street sweeper (TYMCO)
• Authorize purchase of one 2026 Ford Expedition SSV vehicle funded by the Fentanyl Task Force Grant
• Approve travel and training exceeding $500 for Police Department staff to attend the Station Design Conference in Reno, NV (May 18–21, 2026)
• Adopt resolution updating signing authority for the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)

The Wasco City Council unanimously approved several routine actions, including authorizing signing authority for the Successor Agency and the Wasco Public Finance Authority investment accounts. It also approved a $575,000 purchase order for a new street sweeper and the acquisition of a 2026 Ford Expedition for the police department. All items passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Successor Agency signing authority resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Wasco Public Finance Authority signing authority resolution (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Ford Expedition SSV for police (5-0)
• Approved purchase order up to $575,000 for new street sweeper (5-0)
• Approved police travel and training exceeding $500 (5-0)
• Approved department payments totaling $1,770,643.69 (5-0)
• Approved City Council minutes for April 21 regular and special meetings (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

The council will discuss and set direction for the 2026 Strategic Planning Session, including priority goals for the next five years. Staff recommends finding the activity is not a CEQA project, so no environmental review is required.

• Discussion and direction for the 2026 Strategic Planning Session
• Determination that the activity is not a CEQA project under Section 15378
• Council members to submit up to seven major city goals by April 28, 2026

The council determined that the item under discussion does not qualify as a project under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. No public comments were received. Council members reviewed the top five strategic priorities for the city and other areas of interest. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Found action not a project under CEQA Section 15378

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution for mid-year operating budget adjustments. These changes include a $493,000 increase in revenues and $86,776 in additional expenditures.

• Proposed mid-year operating budget adjustments totaling a $406,224 increase
• Review of General Fund, Wastewater, Water, and Sanitation funds
• Mention of previously approved contracts with Motorola Solutions and Airwave Communications

The Wasco City Council adopted a resolution to increase the mid-year operating budget by $406,224. The motion was made by Council Member Martinez and seconded by Council Member Medina. The roll‑call vote was 4‑0 in favor, with Mayor Saldaña absent. No public comments were recorded.

• Adopted $406,224 mid-year operating budget increase (4-0)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will approve routine payments totaling $369,133.07 and authorize the purchase of 740 waste carts for up to $55,000. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Wasco Police Officers Association and SEIU Local 521.

• Approve payments totaling $369,133.07
• Authorize purchase order for PG&E up to $18,945.06
• Authorize purchase order for waste carts up to $55,000.00
• Closed session with Wasco Police Officers Association
• Closed session with SEIU Local 521

The council approved the consent calendar, including receipt of $369,133.07 in department payments and purchase orders for PG&E lighting ($18,945.06) and waste carts ($55,000). The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize a temporary employment agreement for a Summer IT Intern through Kern Intern Connections. Both actions passed unanimously with AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya; no NOES; Mayor Saldaña absent.

• Approved receipt of $369,133.07 department payments (consent calendar) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for PG&E lighting up to $18,945.06 (consent calendar) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Toter waste carts up to $55,000 (consent calendar) (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes for April 7, 2026 (consent calendar) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for temporary Summer IT Intern employment agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wasco Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8th St, Wasco, CA.

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider several Consent Calendar items, including routine department payments and administrative approvals. Council members will vote on resolutions authorizing a purchase order up to $340,625 for the rehabilitation of Gromer Avenue, plus up to $20,000 for related contract change orders. Additional resolutions will endorse agreements for professional engineering services for water system matters and accounting services for finance matters. No new business, public hearings, or other agenda items are scheduled.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $482,958.58
• Approve City Council minutes for the March 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Authorize purchase order not to exceed $340,625 for rehabilitation of Gromer Avenue and contract change orders not to exceed $20,000
• Authorize agreement with Dee Jasper & Associates for professional engineering services for water system matters
• Authorize agreement with LSL, LLP for professional accounting services for finance matters

The Wasco City Council approved the closed‑session minutes from February 17, 2026 by a roll‑call vote of five members. No actions were taken on the labor‑negotiator conferences with the Wasco Police Officers Association or SEIU Local 521, and no decision was made on the city manager performance evaluation.

• Approved February 17, 2026 closed‑session minutes (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Conference with Wasco Police Officers Association labor negotiators – no action
• Conference with SEIU Local 521 labor negotiators – no action

City Council

The Wasco City Council will adopt resolutions adding Tracy Blakemore as an authorizing signer for several city and agency bank accounts. It will also approve two purchase orders—up to $90,000 and $40,000—to install electrical infrastructure for lighting along G Street, totaling $130,000. A public hearing will be held to discuss the closeout of the City’s Community Development Block Grant. Routine consent‑calendar items, including department payments of $535,708.91, will be approved.

• Add Tracy Blakemore as authorizing signer for the Successor Agency bank accounts
• Add Tracy Blakemore as authorizing signer for the Wasco Public Financing Authority bank accounts
• Authorize a purchase order up to $90,000 for electrical infrastructure for lighting along G Street
• Authorize a purchase order up to $40,000 for electrical infrastructure components for lighting along G Street
• Public hearing to discuss the City’s Community Development Block Grant closeout

The council added Tracy Blakemore as an authorizing signer for the Successor Agency, the Wasco Public Financing Authority, and all City bank accounts. It also approved department payments of $535,708.91, an engineering services agreement up to $10,000, and purchase orders for G Street lighting totaling $130,000. All items were adopted by a roll‑call vote of Reyna, Martinez, Medina, and Raya with no oppositions.

• Adopted Resolution #2026-034 adding Tracy Blakemore as authorizing signer for Successor Agency bank accounts (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-071 adding Tracy Blakemore as authorizing signer for Wasco Public Financing Authority bank accounts (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Approved department payments totaling $535,708.91 (Consent Calendar) (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Approved City Council minutes for March 3, 2026 (Consent Calendar) (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-4312 authorizing an engineering services agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. up to $10,000 (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-4313 adding Tracy Blakemore as authorizing signer for all City bank accounts (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-4314 authorizing a purchase order with Loop Electric up to $90,000 for G Street lighting (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-4315 authorizing a purchase order up to $40,000 for electrical components for G Street lighting (AYES: Reyna, Martinez, Medina, Raya)

Public Hearings / CEQA Notices

The City of Wasco Public Works Department is converting solar street lights to electric power. The project involves installing conduit along the west side of Highway 43 from Paso Avenue to Filburn Street.

• HWY 43 Street Light Improvement Project: conversion from solar to electric
• Installation of conduit along the west side of Highway 43 from Paso Avenue to Filburn Street
• Project filed as a Categorical Exemption (CEQA Exemption 15302) for replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Wasco Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 746 8" St, Wasco.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting set for April 13, 2026 at Council Chambers, 746 8" St

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine Consent Calendar items, including $455,931.31 in department payments and a $50,000 task order with QK Environmental. New business includes a $155,000 salary agreement for Finance Director Tracy Blakemore and a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant closeout. The council will also adopt a resolution for in‑kind contributions to the 2026 World Bipolar Day event.

• Approve department payments totaling $455,931.31 (Consent Calendar)
• Approve a task order up to $50,000 with QK Environmental for preconstruction surveys
• Approve employment agreement for Finance Director Tracy Blakemore at $155,000 annual salary
• Conduct public hearing on CDBG grant closeout and submit resolution to closeout
• Adopt resolution for in‑kind contributions to the 2026 World Bipolar Day event

City Council

The Wasco City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, a public hearing on unmet transit needs, and several resolutions. Council members will adopt the final five‑year Transit Development Plan and approve a $3,904,504 contract with Unified Field Services for Well #12 of the 123‑TCP Treatment Project, with authority to increase the contract to $4.5 million. They will also authorize up to $50,000 for a feasibility study of an advanced water‑metering system.

• Consent Calendar: receive and file department payments totaling $1,036,964.08
• Public hearing on unmet transit needs for FY 2025‑26 and adoption of related resolution
• Adopt final five‑year Transit Development Plan
• Award $3,904,504 contract to Unified Field Services for Well #12 installation, with change‑order authority up to $4,500,000
• Authorize up to $50,000 for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure feasibility study

The Wasco City Council adopted a five‑year Transit Development Plan and a resolution establishing unmet transit needs for FY 2025‑26. It authorized a $50,000 feasibility study for advanced water metering and approved the application for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. The council also awarded a $3,904,504 contract for Well #12 installation, with the ability to increase the total to $4.5 million, and approved routine financial items including department payments of $1,036,964.08 and travel expenses for the city attorney and police staff.

• Approved department payments totaling $1,036,964.08 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing unmet transit needs finding for FY 2025‑26 (4-0)
• Approved final five‑year Transit Development Plan (4-0)
• Authorized up to $50,000 feasibility study for advanced water metering (4-0)
• Authorized application for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (4-0)
• Awarded $3,904,504 contract for Well #12 installation, up to $4.5 M total (4-0)
• Approved City Attorney travel expense up to $576 for conference (4-0)
• Approved Police Department staff travel expense for CPCA training (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular Wasco Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted near the meeting room door. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Council Chambers, 746 8" St Wasco, CA. No agenda items were decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting originally set for Feb 9, 2026

City Council

The Wasco City Council will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, adopt a $43,443 resolution for a new transit facility under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, and hold a public hearing to authorize a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $300,000 in public‑service funding and up to $3,300,000 in project funding. The council will also approve travel expenses for officials to attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit and make appointments to the Planning Commission and the Wasco Recreation and Park District Board.

• Receive and file department payments totaling $538,849.15 (Consent Calendar).
• Adopt resolution authorizing $43,443 for the New Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility (Low Carbon Transit Operations Program).
• Approve travel expenses for Mayor Saldaña, Mayor Pro Tem Reyna, Council Member Medina, and City Manager Scott Hurlbert to attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit (April 22‑24, 2026).
• Public hearing to authorize a CDBG application for up to $300,000 (public‑service) and up to $3,300,000 (project) activity.
• Appointment of one candidate to the Planning Commission (term ending Dec 31 2028) and two candidates to the Wasco Recreation and Park District Board (terms ending Nov 30 2029).

The council approved the agenda and the routine consent calendar items, including $538,849.15 in department payments. It adopted a resolution to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $300,000 in public‑service funding and $3,300,000 in project funding. The council also appointed Gonzalo Cruz to the Planning Commission and Ana Maria Orozco Cortez and Rafael Castro to the Recreation and Park District Board. All motions passed with four AYES (Saldaña, Reyna, Martinez, Medina) and Raya absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 AYES, Raya absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including $538,849.15 payments (4 AYES, Raya absent)
• Adopted CDBG application resolution for up to $3.3 M project funding (4 AYES, Raya absent)
• Appointed Gonzalo Cruz to Planning Commission (term ends Dec 31 2028) (4 AYES, Raya absent)
• Appointed Ana Maria Orozco Cortez and Rafael Castro to Recreation and Park District Board (terms end Nov 30 2029) (4 AYES, Raya absent)

City Council

The Wasco City Council will vote on routine department payments totaling $763,509.19 and adopt several resolutions, including changes to city and agency bank account signers, contract amendments, and training approvals. A public hearing will be held to close out a Community Development block grant. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as minutes approval and public safety reports.

• Approve department payments totaling $763,509.19
• Adopt resolution adding Eduardo Saldaña and Gilberto Reyna as authorizing signers for city bank accounts and removing Valentin Medina and Mark C. DeMay
• Authorize amendment to the On Call Consultant Services Agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc.
• Approve training expenses exceeding $500 for police personnel and a dispatcher
• Approve budget transfer and change order up to $10,000 to United Pipe and Steel for the Well 14 Carport Project

The council appointed Eduardo Saldaña as Chairman and Gilberto Reyna as Vice‑Chairman of both the Successor Agency and the Wasco Public Finance Authority. It adopted resolutions adding Saldaña and Reyna as authorizing signers for all agency and city bank accounts, removing two previous signers. The council also approved the City Manager’s authority to sign a joint use agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority and authorized travel for the ICSC conference. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar and reorganizing council committee assignments.

• Appointed Eduardo Saldaña as Chairman and Gilberto Reyna as Vice‑Chairman of the Successor Agency (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Appointed Eduardo Saldaña as Chairman and Gilberto Reyna as Vice‑Chairman of the Wasco Public Finance Authority (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Adopted resolution adding Saldaña and Reyna as authorizing signers for all Successor Agency bank accounts, removing Valentin Medina and Mark C. DeMay (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Adopted resolution adding Saldaña and Reyna as authorizing signers for all City bank accounts, removing Valentin Medina and Mark C. DeMay (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Approved City Manager authority to sign a Common Use and Joint Use Agreement with the California High Speed Rail Authority (Reso#2026-4299) (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Approved travel expenses for City Manager, Community Development Director, and Council Members Martinez and Saldaña to attend ICSC Conference (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Approved reorganization of City Council committee assignments (4‑0, Raya absent)
• Approved consent calendar items, including receipt of department payments of $763,509.19 and related resolutions (4‑0, Raya absent)

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The City Council meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.