Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wasco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities
Wastewater/Stormwater Engineering Agreement
The city closed out a $125,000 state Community Development Block Grant that paid for updating the wastewater master plan — a 25-year look at the city's sewer collection and treatment systems that helps prioritize repairs and upgrades.
Data centers and Wasco's water supply
Mayor Pro Tem Reyna asked staff to put data centers on a future agenda, worried they'd strain Wasco's limited water. Staff is already researching it.
Water SCADA system upgrade
Reyna flagged hackers targeting water systems nationwide, including a Bakersfield-area Calwater breach; the council agreed to review Wasco's protections in a separate session rather than open session.
New water wells and Central Avenue beautification
The $5 million downtown Phase 2 project is awaiting its federal agreement. Council Member Reyna asked that Phase 2 landscaping favor evergreen plantings, since the dry ornamental grasses from Phase 1 draw frequent complaints.