CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday January 11, 2022
MEETING MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION @4:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING @ 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION 4:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor O'Laughlin called the meeting to order at 4:30PM.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Sutton called roll:
Present: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
Absent: None
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion to adopt the agenda:
Motion by: Councilmember Creighton
Second by: Councilmember Macedonio
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Don Parris spoke in regard to CS5.
Al Hutson spoke in regard to CS1, CS3, CS4 and CS5.
DJ Twohig spoke in regard to CS3.
CLOSED SESSION
CS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Takas v. City of California City GHC0021591
CS 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Gomez v. City of California City GHC0033857
CS 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Claim of Jose Barragan
CS 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Guillen v California City BCV-21-100182
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Adrian Duque and Leo Rodarte.
CS 6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Employee Organizations: The Firefighters Association, Miscellaneous Employees Association, California City Police Officer Association
CS 7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council convened at 4:00pm for closed session items CS 1-7. On Items CS 1-5 discussion was had no final action was taken. With regards to items CS 6-7, closed session was recessed and will reconvene after the regular session tonight.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor O'Laughlin called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Councilmember Creighton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor McKinley from Solid Rock Missionan Baptist Church
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Sutton called roll:
Present: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
Absent: None
CITY CLERK REPORTS / LATE COMMUNICATIONS
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Finance
Councilmember Macedonio wants to know if we have breakdown on property taxes and the property tax drop compared to last year. Interim City Manager Ambrose will provide list to council. Also, she would like an update on the Quad Knoff report.
Mayor O'Laughlin would like an update on projects that should be going to bid.
OHV
Parks and Recreation
• Planning
Mayor O'Laughlin - has concerns on the amount of fees collected.
Public Works
Councilmember Creighton would like to know the status of when the $8.5 million worth of waterlines are to go in and the status of other public works projects.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Continuing to meet with developers. The City did receive two grants for transportation. First being the RSTP grant we anticipate receiving $372,000 to resurface Hacienda Boulevard from Manzanita Avenue to redwoods. Then second is the $846,966 to resurface Redwood Boulevard from Hacienda the 98th street.
Potential for Waste Management to enact the force majeure clause of their due to covid. Also wanted to report to the council that we have already begun the process of procuring the IT equipment and Spectrum has already contacted staff to start laying the groundwork for fiber. Both IT projects are already hitting the ground running. And we are targeting the end of February to try to bring back the mid-year budget. Price Paige on target for finishing up both prior year's audits by the end of this fiscal year. • Councilmember Macedonio - wondered if we have a plan for power outages. And if staff can work remotely.
• Mayor O'Laughlin - wants to know if we need to do a homeless count. • Councilmember Creighton - had questions on the RSTP grant that were answered by BHT.
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor noted that there is an Inspiration Walk on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 10 to 12. As a reminder the Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9-1. The Mayor reported that the Farmers Market is growing and there are even more vendors. Mayor also reported that the County Library will now be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
• Shawn Bradley - Looking for update on several issues including the Vicious Dog Review Board, excessive level of contaminants in our water and Save the Lake campaign.
• Tammy Johnson - Concerned about social media misinformation. • Al Hutson - Spoke regarding an update on waterline replacements. • Mary Wady - Wanted more information on the farmer's market.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 12/24/2021 through 01/06/2022.
CC 2. Approve Minutes from the August 4th and December 28th City Council Meetings.
CC 3. Approve Resolution No. 01-22-2902 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Caltrans Right -Of- Way Certifications - Interim Public Works Director Meza CC 4. Approve FEMA Funded COVID-19 PPE Purchase- Fire Chief Kosick CC 6. Adoption of Resolution No. 01-22-2905, a Resolution of the City Council Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize The Conduct of Remote "Telephonic" Meetings During the State of Emergency - Interim City Manager Anne Ambrose
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Council and staff discussed the item.
Motion to approve CC1-CC4 and CC6 pulling CC5:
Motion by: Councilmember Creighton
Second by: Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch
AYES: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
NOES: None
VOTE: 5 Yes 0 Nays Abstain 0 Absent Motion Carried
CC 5. Approve Creation of New Classification and Approvalof Salary Schedule - Interim City Manager Anne Ambrose
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Al Hutson - Spoke about concerns in regards to the new position. • DJ Twohig - Stated what he feels the most important position is the economic developer.
Council and staff discussed the item.
Motion to approve CC5 the new position and the salary range presented for that position only:
Motion by: Councilmember Creighton
Second by: Councilmember Kulikoff
AYES: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
VOTE: 3 Yes 2 Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent Motion Carried
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. SA 01-22-2903 A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVING A CENTRAL INVENTORY OF SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, DECLARING
SUCH LANDS ARENOT NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY'S USE, FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS - Interim City Manager Anne Ambrose
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Al Hutson - brought up using real estate appraisers to give us market value.
Council and staff discussed the item.
Motion to approve CB1 RESOLUTION NO. SA 01-22-2903:
Motion by: Director Kulikoff
Second by: Director Creighton
AYES: Director Creighton, Director Kulikoff, Director Macedonio, Vice Chair Lessenevitch, Chair O'Laughlin NOES: None
VOTE: 5 Yes 0 Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent Motion Carried
CB2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO.01-22-2904 ARESOLUTION OFTHECITYCOUNCILAPPROVING A CENTRAL INVENTORY OF SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221, DECLARING SUCH LANDS ARE NOT
NECESSARY FOR THE CITY'S USE, FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS- Interim City Manager Anne Ambrose
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Wady - Interested in how the bidding process would work on future city properties.
DJ Twohig - Noted on how surplus properties were handled in the past.
Council and staff discussed the item.
Motion to approve CB2 RESOLUTION NO.01-22-2904:
Motion by: Councilmember Creighton
Second by: Councilmember Kulikoff
AYES: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
NOES: None
VOTE: 5 Yes 0 Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
NB 2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. SA 01-22-2901 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FROM JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023- Interim City Manager Anne Ambrose
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Council and staff discussed the item.
Motion to approve NB2 RESOLUTION NO.SA 01-22-2901:
Motion by: Councilmember Creighton
Second by: Councilmember Kulikoff
AYES: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Kulikoff, Councilmember Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Mayor O'Laughlin
NOES: None
VOTE: 5 Yes Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent Motion Carried
NB1. INTERWEST ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT - Interim Contract Planning Director Junker Interim Contract Planning Director Junker presented a report on their firm's assessment of the City's community development activities and recommendations for process improvement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Al Hutson - Discussed the sewer plant expansion.
• Adam Rush - Looking for direction as far as which documents are going to be required.
DJ Twohig - Would like to see the capital improvement plan completely developed. • Brian Glidden - Concerned about phase two entitlement reviews as a requirement for site plan reviews.
• Tammy Johnson - Stated that she really appreciated the thoughtfulness Paul put into the presentation regarding the community as a whole. She was touched and impressed. • DJ Twohig - Stated real estate developers need to be encouraged on a critical path, a seamless streamlined path to get their real estate entitlements. • Mary Wady - Commented that we need to hire a Cannabis Manager that has experience.
DIRECTION
Bring back with three job classifications and the job descriptions and the proposed ranges for those positions. A Community Development Director, an Associate Planner and an Assistant Planner.
Meeting went back into closed session at 8:40PM to discuss item CS7. The Council finished discussion of CS7 and will resume discussion of CS 6 and report out of closed session on both items tomorrow 1/12/22 at 9:00AM.
CLOSED SESSION RESUMED AT 9:00AM 1/12/2022
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council convened at the regular meeting last night on January 11. Council continued the items CS6 to this morning at 9am. Discussion was had no final action was taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, AGENDA REQUESTS, AND AB1234
Councilmember Creighton
• Wants to have a discussion about the Master Fee schedule. He also reminded staff that the Waste Management contract expires on July 31 this year. He has a meeting at the Air Quality Control District on Thursday and there are a number of rule changes that are going through. One of them is regarding fugitive dust.
Councilmember Kulikoff
Would like to know who the members are of the developer working group.
Councilmember Macedonio
• Requested a project tracking list of the items Council is requesting from staff. Will be meeting with East Kern Economic Alliance in Ridgecrest tomorrow. Thuggs to Bugs, who is our local pesticide person said that we have a rodent problem and people are putting out antifreeze in their yard. We need to get out the information that antifreeze is not the solution for rodents in your house or your yard.
Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch
Still questioning what our reserves are.
Mayor O'Laughlin
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn: 1ST Councilmember Creighton 2ND Mayor Pro Tem Lessenevitch, Meeting adjourned at 10:40AM on January 12, 2022.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th and 12th day of January 2022. áhie O'Laughlin, Mayor
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Laurie Sutton, City Clerk