California City City Council
April 25, 2023

Kelly Kulikoff
Mayor
Ronald Smith
Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Creighton
Councilmember
Karen Macedonio
Councilmember
Michael Kulikoff
Councilmember AGENDA

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY

CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY APRIL 25, 2023
CLOSED SESSION @ 4:00PM
REGULAR MEETING @ 6:00PM

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Kulikoff, Creighton, Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff

ADOPT AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council only on those items the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be given (3) three minutes to speak.

CLOSED SESSION
CS 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential exposure to litigations Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 and paragraph (3) subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9
CS 2. Conference with Legal Counsel-Potential exposure to litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
CS 3. Conference with Labor Negotiator with the following bargaining units:

Fire Department Unit & Police Department Unit - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager
CS 4. Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing litigation Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 Matter Guillen v City of California City Case No. BCV-21-100182
CS 5. Conference with Legal Counsel-Potential exposure to litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (Personnel Matter) CS 6. Conference with Legal Counsel-Potential exposure to litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (Election Issues)

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING @ 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Kulikoff, Creighton, Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff

CITY CLERK REPORTS/LATE COMMUNICATIONS
• Correspondence from J.M. Powers dated April 16, 2023, April 17, 2023, and April 18, 2023 J.M.

Powers has requested that they be part of the official meeting records.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
• City Clerk – Updated Board and Commission List
• Fire
• Human Resources
• Police
• Public Works
2 April 25, 2023
• Treasurer

CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the public to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda and over which the City Council has jurisdiction. Comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes.

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PRESENTATION
P1. Core Compliance – Jaimie Lewis

CONSENT CALENDAR

WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Consideration to waive full text reading of all Resolutions and Ordinances by single motion made at the start of each meeting, subject to the ability of the City Council / Agency to read the full text of selected resolutions and ordinances when the item is addressed by subsequent motion.

All items on the consent calendar are considered routine, non-controversial and will be approved by (1) one motion if no member of the council, staff, or public wishes to comment or ask questions. Public comments to be limited to (3) three minutes. Roll call vote required.

CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 04/07/2023 through 04/20/2023 – by Finance Manager, Kenny Cooper
CC 2. Approve Resolution No. 03-23-2973 of the City Council of the City of California City to approve the submittal of a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) project for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $37,178 and authorizing the execution of the certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms. – by City Engineer Ramon Pantoja
CC 3. Approve Fuel Storage Tank Agreement – by Fire Chief, Jeremy Kosick

CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM 1. City Contracts
CM 2. Renewal Energy Self Generation Bill Credit Transfer Program (RES-BCT) CM 3. Oral Report

CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Distribution Operator II Positions for Water Department – by Chief Water Operator, Amo Meza
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the positions as requested in the approved & adopted 22/23 FY Budget.

CB 2. Special Tax Discussion – by Acting City Manager, Inge Elmes Recommendation
Staff is recommending open discussion from the council. 3 April 25, 2023

NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Aspen Mall Lighting and Landscape Intent Meeting – by Finance Manager, Kenny Cooper
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolutions as presented.

NB 2. Presentation of FY 2021-22 Financial Audit Report Prepared by Bryant L. Jolley, Certified Public Accountants – by Finance Manager, Kenny Cooper Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the FY21-22 Audit Report from Bryant L. Jolley CPA’s.

NB 3. Electrical Infrastructure – by Councilmember, Karen Macedonio Recommendation
Provide a letter of support for AB914 to the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee

NB 4. Fix Wells and Sever Ties with AVEK – by Mayor, Kelly Kulikoff Recommendation
City Council to give direction to the City Manager to repair/replace wells, other water infrastructure problems, and create a risk management plan in order to no longer rely on AVEK.

City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to server all ties with AVEK.

NB 5. Relocating the Manufactured Building At Par 3 To Central Park – by Mayor, Kelly Kulikoff
Recommendation
Direct the city manager to move the manufactured building from PAR 3 to Central Park NB 6. Cannabis Process Pause – Mayor Pro Tem, Ronald Smith Recommendation
Council chooses to approve the “Pause”

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, AGENDA REQUESTS, AND AB1234 REPORTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for council members to present information, announcements, and items that have come to their attention. The Brown Act precludes Council, staff or public discussion. Short staff responses are appropriate. The Council will take no formal action. A Council member may request the City Clerk to calendar an item for consideration at a future meeting or refer an item to staff.

ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING: This agenda was posted on all official City bulletin boards and the City website at least 72 hours prior to the Council Meeting. Socorro Chavez, City Clerk. 4 April 25, 2023
Late Communication
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ORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE
Administration/Budget/Audit Subcommittee Primary : Mayor Pro Tem Smith Alternate: Mayor Kulikoff
Finance, staff meetings called as necessary
Police and Fire Issues
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION The Board shall consist of five residents of the City, who are
qualified by virtue of their interest
in the community and interest in
the operations of the Airport.
-Mayor Pro Tem Smith
The Board shall advise the Airport Manager, City
Manager and Council on matters affecting the
Airport. The Council may refer specific issues to
the Board for its advice.

California City Correctional Facility Citizen Advisory
Committee
Primary: Mayor Pro Tem Smith Four times per year - dates TBD California City Economic Development Corporation
(CCEDC)
(Not Active)
(Not Active) Meetings held 1st Thursday at 8:30am at the Sprague building (Board Mtg.) and 3rd Thursday
(General Mtg.) of each month at 7:30am at
varying locations.

California City Housing Authority Kelly Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
Jim Creighton
Karen Macedonio
Michael Kulikoff
California City/MUSD Cooperation Committee Primary: Karen Macedonio Alternate: Kelly Kulikoff
Quarterly
No meetings scheduled at this time
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
Chairman reports quarterly on Special Tax, road paving
(Not Active. Need to Confirm)
Meet at 6:00 p.m. on 3rd Thursday of each month
in the City Council chambers.

Departmental Reports
10 April 25, 2023

ORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE
Disaster Council Mayor, who shall serve as chair;
(2)The Director of Emergency
Services, who shall serve as the
vicechair; (3)The Assistant Director
of Emergency Services; ( 4) Such
Chiefs of Emergency Services as
are provided for in the current
Emergency Plan adopted by the
City; and (5)Such representatives
of various civic, business, labor,
veteran, professional, or other
organizations having an official
emergency responsibility which
has been appointed by the Director
of Emergency Services with the
advice and consent of the Council.

The Disaster Council shall meet upon the call of
the Chair, or upon call of 10/7/14 43the Vice
Chair (in the absence of the Chair).

EAFB Civilian Military Support Group Primary: Jim Creighton Alternate:

Ronald Smith
7:30 am second Thursday of every month.

Location: California Edison Bldg. on 10th
Street West in Lancaster.

EAFB Installation Restoration Program/Restoration
Advisory Board (PENDING)
Primary: Jim Creighton Quarterly at a minimum
East Kern Economic Alliance Primary: Karen Macedonio
Alternate: Kelly Kulikoff
Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control Board Primary: Jim Creighton Alternate:

Michael Kulikoff
Every other month

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ORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE
Friends of EAFB Primary: Ronald Smith
Alternate: Jim Creighton
Meeting schedule not yet determined
Golf Course Subcommittee Primary: Jim Creighton
Alternate: Ronald Smith
As needed
Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) Primary: Jim Cireghton Alternate: Kelly Kulikoff
Third Thursday of the month
Kern County Association of Cities Primary: Karen Macedonio Alternate:Michael Kulikoff
Last Thursday in months of March, May, July,
September, November
Host city rotates through membership
Kern County City Selection Committee: Hazardous
Waste Management Committee
Primary: Jim Creighton
Alternate: Kelly Kulikoff
Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Primary: Karen Macedonio Alternate: Michael Kulikoff
First Thursday of every other month
League of California Cities/ Desert Mountain Division Primary: Ronald Smith Alternate: Kelly Kulikoff
Fourth Friday every other month.

Host city rotates through membership.

Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Membership expired Primary: Karen Macedonio 5:00pm 4th Wednesday of each month Park and Recreation Commission Terry Lucy
Shauna Royten
Todd Broussard
Jazzmine Harris- Clark
2:30 pm the third Wednesday of each month
Personnel Relations Subcommittee (Primary and Alt) No direct participation in negotiations Planning Commission Jay Dunham
Carla Conry
Ralph Cantrell
Kim Welling
David McKinley
6:00pm the first and third Tuesday of each
month
(2-year term, staggered appointments made
yearly in April by Council, take office May 1)
Public Safety Development Public Works
Subcommittee
PULLED Planning/Community Development Engineering,
Water, Sewer, Streets

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ORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE
Regional Water Management Group
(Confirm)
PULLED
SDI ADVISORY COMMITTEE The SDI Advisory Committee shall consist of two (2) members serving
four-year terms. One (1) member
shall be appointed by the City. (1)
One member shall be appointed by
Mojave County Landowners News,
Inc., dba California City
Landowners Association
Open to the people that would
like to serve
The SDI Committee shall have no further force
or effect when the SDI Agreements have been
fully performed.

Successor Agency to the California City
Redevelopment Agency
Directors: Kelly Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
Jim Creighton
Karen Macedonio
Michael Kulikoff
As needed
Traffic Committee Traffic Engineer, the Chief of
Police, and the City Manager. The
Traffic Engineer shall serve as
chair of the Committee.
75th Anniversary Committee PENDING
Visious Animal Review Board PENDING
Southern California Edison Meetings Primary: Karen Macedonio Monthly Clergy Council Primary: Kare Macedonio Would like to expand

13 April 25, 2023
March 2023 Monthly Report
Current Notable Events:

CCFD was awarded the Proposition 64 grant to aid in Cannabis regulation, enforcement, and hazardous materials mitigation with a funding duration of 5 years with a total award of $2,182,390.

PROJECTS STATUS
Carl Moyer AQMD Engine
Replacement Grant:

Awaiting Official Notification of Award Modifying Grant Request per AQMD’s guidance and direction.

Medical Personal Protective
Equipment (FEMA)
Awarded Full Amount Requested In Order Fulfillment.

FEMA SAFER Grant
Command Vehicle Replacement
Applied Not Awarded
California Fire Foundation Awarded $15,000 wildland grant. Completed Kern County OES- EOC equipment Awarded Completed
BSCC Prop 64 Grant Awarded Awaiting Fulfillment
Specialty Programs:
• Ultrasound Scans
o March: 2 Annual Total: 4
• Pet Chip Reader Scans
o March: 2 Annual Total: 5
• Sound the Alarm- Red Cross Smoke Detector Installs
o March: 6 Smoke Alarm Installs Annual Total: 6
• Narcan Leave Behind Program
o Annual Total: 0
Fire Prevention, Inspections, and Education:
• Regular business inspections beginning to resume slowly. • SB1205 State Mandated Inspections-Still underway.
• Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and acceptance testing are lower than average.

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Fleet Maintenance:
• Small vehicles are experiencing consistent mechanical issues and component failures due to age including Command Vehicle, and Arson Unit- In Service. Patrol- out of Service, Code Enforcement Vehicle (still in repair-unknown ETA due to parts). The frontline engine is performing well and has no immediate needs. The two reserve Type I Engines require heavy maintenance and repair, and the Type III wildland engine is in service. Small equipment is receiving regular maintenance. SCBA filling station requires moderate maintenance. 2023 March Monthly Call Volume: 264
• Fires: 7
o Fire Other: 1
o Structure fire: 2
o Vehicle fire: 2
o Outdoor vegetation/other fire:2
• EMS: 160
• Hazardous Condition (no fire): 7
• Service/Assist Calls: 13
• Good Intent Calls: 72
• False Alarm/Calls: 5
March 2023 Simultaneous Calls: 6
2022 March Monthly Call Volume: 227
• Fires: 8
o Building Fires: 3
o Fire Other: 2
o Vehicle: 1
o Outdoor vegetation/trash: 2
• EMS: 164
• Hazardous Conditions: 3
• Service/Assist calls: 7
• Good Intent Calls: 40
• False Alarms: 5
March 2022 Simultaneous Calls:0
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Code Enforcement
Location Type Location Field Date From To
All All 03/01/2023 03/31/2023
Case Activity:

Total
New Cases 61
Closed Cases 83
Open Cases at start of period 216
Open Cases at end of period 194
Violation Activity
New Violations Cited
Tota
l
ABANDONED REFRIG/APPLIANCE 17
ABANDONED SHOPPING CART 3
ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES 15
ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 15
ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY 20
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION 4
BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT 4
BUSINESS LICENSE VIOLATION 1
COLLECTION OF TRASH 4
Dangerous Building 1
EASEMENT 15
ENCROACHMENT 15
Exit blocked 1
EXTENSION CORDS 4
FENCING VIOLATION 4
FIRE HAZARDS 1
Fire Inspection 10
HAULING TRASH OVER CITY STREETS 1
Health & Safety 1
Illegal Dumping 12
ILLEGAL PARKING 5
ILLEGAL STORAGE OF INOP VEHICLE 13
IPMC 302.1 Sanitation, exterior of the property 1
LEASH LAW 1
LIVING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 4
MUST HAVE TRASH SERVICE 1
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NO BUSINESS LICENSE 2
NO POSTED BUSINESS LICENSE 1
POOL FENCE 1
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION 5
PROHIBITED STORAGE IN YARDS 2
PROHIBITED STORAGE OF GARBAGE 2
PUBLIC NUISANCE (property maintenance) 5
RUBBISH 3
SAFETY VIOLATIONS 2
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING 3
TRAILER NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE CAPABLE OF TOWING SAME 2 TRASH COLLECTION 2
UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS 6
UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF RUBBISH 5
Unlawful temporary property use. (Activity or business on a vacant lot) 1 UNSIGHTLY BUILDING 1
VACANT HOUSE 1
VACANT HOUSE REGISTRATION 1
VEHICLE (S) (CHOPPED) 1
Yard Sale Permit Issued 5
Totals 225
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Serina Rodarte/HR Generalist
SUBJECT: Human Resource Departmental Report

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
External Recruitments – Actively recruiting for the following positions:

City Manager
Finance Director
Firefighter/Paramedic
General Service Worker PT – Golf Course
General Service Worker/Park Aide - OHV
Housing Manager
Lifeguard
Lifeguard Instructor
Maintenance Worker I PT- Housing
Planning & Economic Development Director
Police Officer
Public Works Director
Recreation Aide – Summer Camp
Senior Building Official
Shop Attendant – Golf Course
Candidates in background –
Animal Control Supervisor
Police Dispatcher
Recreation Aide
OHV Park Aide
Janitor

FISCAL IMPACT

COUNCIL OPTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

ATTACHMENTS
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March 2023 Stats

•
FEB 2023 vs MAR 2023 Up by 35%
Part 1 Crimes Feb 2023 – 17
Part 1 Crimes Mar 2023 – 23
22 32
38 23
23 0
10 20
30 40
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2019 - 2023
March Part 1 Crimes - as of 4/18/2023
0 0 0 0 0
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

MURDER-MARCH
10 12 12 10 4
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

TOTAL VIOLENT

CRIMES - MARCH
15 12 13
11 19
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

TOTAL PROPERTY

CRIMES - MARCH
19 April 25, 2023

MARCH 2023 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (March): 1538 Total Arrests (March): 43 Felony Arrests: 19 Misd. Arrests: 24 Total Incidents (2023): 4494 Total Arrests (2023): 131 Felony Arrests: 48 Misd. Arrests: 83 Calls for Service (March): 1097 Calls for Service (2023): 3315 Citations Issued (March): 39 Citations Issued (2023): 151 0 0 0 1 4 1 4
6 1
FEB 2023 PART 1 CRIMES BY
AREA
0 0 0 1 3 10 5 4 0
MAR 2023 PART 1 CRIMES BY
AREA
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California City Animal Shelter
March 2023 Totals
Fact Feb-23 Feb-22
Fact Mar-23 Mar-22
Total Animals in 35 49
Adoptions 14 15
To Rescue Centers 1 18
Canvassed 0 87
Warnings Given 0 101
Return to Owner 5 8
Euthanized 0 0
Licenses Issued 50 75
Citations Issued 1 3
DOA 7 4
Dog Bites 0 3
Owner Surrendered 3 2
Abandoned 1 0
Dumped 1 No Information
Calls PD/Shelter No Information Started logging 7/2022
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Donation Funds Balance
FY 2018-19 $3,800.00
FY 2019-20 $2,895.84
FY 2020-21 $1,280.92
FY 2021-22 $1,977.41
FY 2022-23 $2,273.15
Total: $12,227.32**
**Updated through 4/18/23
35 14
1 0
0 5
0 50
1 7
0 3
1 1
0 49
15 18
87 101
8 0
75 3
4 3
2 0
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120

TOTAL ANIMALS IN

ADOPTIONS

TO RESCUE CENTERS

CANVASSED

WARNINGS GIVEN

RETURN TO OWNER

EUTHANIZED

LICENSES ISSUED

CITATIONS ISSUED
DOA

DOG BITES

OWNER SURRENDERED

ABANDONED
DUMPED

CALLS PD/SHELTER
California City Animal Shelter Stats
Mar-232 Mar-23
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Public Works Monthly Council Report
March 31, 2023
Desert Clean Up Crew FY Total March Total
Total Work Orders: 384 40
Closed Work Orders: 384 40
Open Work Orders: 0 0
Dial-A-Ride FY Total February Total
Regular Fares $ 4,550.05 $ 975.30
Seniors/Disabled/Children $ 3,557.00 $ 516.00
Desert Jade $ 203.00 $ 19.00
Total Fares $ 8,310.05 $ 1,510.30
Number of Riders 7,004 813
Number of Operating Days 161 19
Facilities FY Total February Total
Total Work Orders: 1700 266
Closed Work Orders: 1700 266
Open Work Orders: 0 0
Grounds FY Total February Total
Total Work Orders: 112 15
Closed Work Orders: 112 15
Open Work Orders: 0 0
Street Department FY Total February Total
Total Work Orders: 998 119
Closed Work Orders: 1028 119
Open Work Orders: 0 0
Asphalt Patch(s) sq.ft.: 5,331 0
Pot Hole Repair(s) p.h.: 8,463 477
Water Department FY Total February Total
Total Work Orders: 1368 192
Closed Work Orders: 1368 192
Open Work Orders: 0 0
Meter Replacement(s): 72 1
New Meter Installments (Service): 35 0
New Main Water Line Extension (linear feet): 0 0
Main Water Line Replacement(linear feet): 13 0
Main Sewer Line (linear feet): 0 0
Water Service Line (linear feet): 130 3
Standby Callouts: 47
Citizen Complaints: 20
*Information found in this report is based on the following dates:
*Monthly* March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
* Fiscal Year* July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
23 April 25, 2023
BHT Engineering, Inc.

UPDATED: 4/19/2023

FEDERAL / STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
1 20406 3/18/2021 Hacienda Blvd Rehabilitation
5399-(030)
RSTP Hacienda Blvd from Cal-City Blvd to
Eucalyptus. Pavement rehabilitation.

City approved program supplement 02/23/2021. Environmental & Design completed. Bids opened August 11, 2022. Bid analysis completed. Awarded to Burch Construction at 9/27/22 City Council meeting. Contract docs sent to Contractor 10/03/22.

CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD: ADA curb ramps completed.

Contractor requested suspension of grinding, cement treated base, paving and striping until weather permits. - Caltrans MidConstruction review scheduled for 5/02/22 2 20407 3/18/2021 Mendiburu Rd Reconstruction.
5399-(031)
CMAQ paving of existing dirt road from
Hacienda to Neuralia.

City approved program supplement 02/23/2021. Environmental completed. Design In Progress. Invoices sent to Caltrans.

Construction plans ready, project specifications in progress, staff report for council approval of bidding phase January 17th 2023. Bids opened March 16, 2023. 6 bids received; apparent low bidder is Granite Conts. Project Underfunded. Requested more CMAQ funds to Kern COG. 4/5/23 TTAC commette recommneded additional CMAQ funds. 4/20/23 Board to vote to autorize or not additional funds.
3 21420 7/13/2021 HSIP Cycle 10 - Pedestrian
improvements On CCB from Yerba to Neuralia
3/26/21: Caltrans approved project at 100% State participation, no local match. 7/13/21: Received Task Order to prepare request for PE Phase. Caltrans approved PE funds on 08/02/21. Preliminary engineering Completed. 03/16/23 – Received Construction allocation letter from Caltrans. – This is authorization for construction. 03/28/23 – Council authorized advertising of project. 4 22405 4/18/2022 TDA ARTICLE 3 Pedestrian
Improvements
Hacienda Ave sidewalk curb and gutter
between So. Loop Blvd and Manzanita Ave.

Kern COG selected project for $170,538 in TDA grant funds on 03/24/2022. Design in progress
5 22408 7/25/2022
CDBG # 13.21.1 Balsitis Park
Playground and basketball
court
Prepare construction plans and Specs for new
construction of playground equipment and
basketball court
Kick-off meeting 8/16/2022.task order signed 07/25/2022. Plans and specs sent to CDBG for second review on March 11, 2023. 6 23401 1/4/2023 Hacienda Blvd Rehabilitation
5399-(033)
RSTP On Hacienda Blvd from Manzanita Ave
to Redwood Blvd - Prepare construction plans
and Specs for new Hacienda Blvd pavements
rehabilitation.

Received Caltrans E-76 on 02/08/2023 Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering. Project will designed together with TDA Art 3 project. 04/19/23 - Received City executed PSA and forwarded to Caltrans along w Resolution. -- Design in progress SB1 FUNDED PROJECTS
1 21421 5/27/2022 Catalpa Rehabilitation SB1 Funded project.

Resolution completed on 05/10/2022. Task order signed 05/27/2022.

Plans and specs in progress. expected construction August 2023

LOCAL FUNDED PROJECTS
1 19410 8/19/2019
CMAQ Redwood Blvd. Rehab.
5933-(029) - Preliminary
Engineering
500-ft East of Hacienda Blvd. to 98th Street
12/02/19: Environmental Completed. 2/01/21: Email & Phone comm with Raquel Pacheco from Kern COG. City applied for 2021 CMAQ Call for projects. Design in Progress. Kern COG Recommended Construction funds for funding 2021 CMAQ Call for Projects. Must encumber CONSTRUCTION funds by January 2024 - See BHT # 21409
2 21401 12/23/2020
CM 3/16/2023
Section 21 water mains
replacement
Prepare plans and specs for replacement and
installation of 3 miles of 12" water mains,
coordination with State Water Resources
Control Board
Project Awarded to Lyles utility Inc. Task order for CM 03/16/2023 Construction in progress
3 22404 4/18/2022
Doolittle Ave and Jimson Ave
Water mains replacement
project
Prepare construction plans and Specs for new
construction of water main on Doolittle from
Mitchel to Mendiburu and Jimson from Yerba to
Isabella
Project combined with Section 21 water mains. Construction in progress
4 21410 6/11/2021 Keniston Water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans for replacement of
water main on Kensington CCB to Walpole
(Approximately 1,300 Feet). Staff to Complete
Project combined with Section 21 water mains. Construction in progress
5 21411 6/11/2021 Neuralia Water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans for replacement of
water main on Neuralia from 79th to Poppy
Blvd (Approximately 1,600 Feet). Staff to
Complete
Project combined with Section 21 water mains. Construction in progress
6 21412 6/11/2021 Ironwood Water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans for replacement of
water main on Ironwood Neuralia to 78th
(Approximately 1,850 Feet). Staff to Complete
Project on hold. Waiting to identify funding source
7 21403 2/21/201 Tierra del Sol Pro Shop &
Restaurant Remodel project
Prepare construction plans for remodel/addition
of restaurant Project on-hold, city to identify funding source.

Task Order
Executed/Received

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
BHT PROJECT # PROJECT NAME / Limits PROJECT DESCRIPTION STATUS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVE PROJECTS LIST

24 April 25, 2023
BHT Engineering, Inc.
8 21413 6/11/2021 Cal City Blvd water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans and Specs
replacement of 10" water main on CCB from
Neuralia to Yerba (Approximately 4,200 Feet).

Formal bidding process
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
9 21414 6/11/2021 Isabella water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans and Specs
replacement of 10" water main on Isabella from
CCB to Moss (Approximately 8,900 Feet).

Formal bidding process
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
10 21415 6/11/2021 Jacaranda water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans and Specs
replacement of 8" water main on Isabella from
CCB to Moss (Approximately 2,600 Feet).

Formal bidding process or staff to complete
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
11 21416 6/11/2021 Poppy water main replacement
Prepare construction plans and Specs
replacement of 10" water main on Poppy from
Yerba to North Loop (Approximately 9,700
Feet). Formal bidding process
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
12 21417 6/11/2021 Redwood water main
replacement
Prepare construction plans and Specs
replacement of 10" water main on Redwood
from Airway to CCB (Approximately 2.2 miles
Feet). Formal bidding process
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
13 21418 6/11/2021 Cal-City Blvd new water main
construction
Prepare construction plans and Specs for new
construction of 12" water main on Cal-City Blvd
from Baron Blvd to Wonder Ave
(Approximately 5 miles Feet). Formal bidding
process
Project on hold. Waiting for funding source
14 22403 3/14/2022 Striping Plan at Redwood Blvd.
& 98th Street
Prepare Striping Plan for Installation of STOP
Sign and markings at the intersection of
Redwood Blvd. & 98th Street.
03/29/22 - Finalized DRAFT Striping Plan and emailed to City Manager (Anne Ambrose) for her to verify with consultant Engineer and City Attorneys if this is what they recommend. 08/06/22:

Forwarded email from former City Manager (Anne) to City Manager (Doug) . 10/21/22 & 12/01/22: Forwarded email to current Interim City Manager Dr. Jim Hart - regarding approval of striping plan by City Council. Waiting City's direction
15 22411 3/7/2023 Indian Wells VGA Project
IWVGA (Indian Wells Valley Groundwater
Authority) Pipeline Project from Cal-City to
Ridgecrest
Began communications with Provost and Prichard Engineers for initial project planning and impacts on Cal-City's right of way. Indian Wells to reimburse for all plan checking and project
coordination process within City's right of way. Ok to continue per PW email 03/07/2023
16 TBD TBD New 8 in Sewer Main Lahontan
application
Prepare application for new 8 in sewer main on
Cal-City frontage rd. from So. Loop to 88th St.
then, on Aspen to Corwin, the along Corwin to
Catalpa approx. 2,520 feet
Lahontan Sewer main construction application. Waiting City's direction
UPDATED: 4/19/2023

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42140 Tenth Street West 661-940-0043
Lancaster, CA 93534 Fax: 661-949-9775
[email protected]
April 11, 2023 JN 21-6904
Attn: Kari Lee
Public Works Admin
21000 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA 93505
RE: March Status Update
Dear Kari, Jennifer & Council Members,
We are still progressing in the collection and integration of water asset locations into the City’s new water GIS system. We are continuing with the QA/QC of asset data and attributes. We are focused recently on the training manual, picking up some newly found water valves and bringing in other layers of information such as sewer manholes into the system.

Since the last status update we have worked on the following:
 Found a few valve locations that were not on existing mapping. These new valve locations were discovered while capturing sewer manholes. We plan on capturing them at the same time that we go out to capture more sewer manholes hopefully this week or next.
 We are performing QA/QC on the user training manual. We are finalizing approximately 5 custom exercises for staff. This manual will be used for distribution to staff and use in a future training session we are trying to schedule with City Staff. We are thinking that providing the training via Zoom may make it easier for staff to have access to computers.  We are waiting for a calendar date from the City to begin the training for the Water portion of the GIS system.
 We are continuing to refine mapping layers for the GIS. We are also working on custom reports that pop up when you select parcels, pipes, etc. that present available attributes and data.

If you have any questions or need any additional information please give me a call or email.

Sincerely,
Brian D. Glidden, P.E., L.S.
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April 11, 2023
Kari Lee
Public Works Admin
City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd.

California City, CA 93505
Subject: March 2023 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Updates Dear Kari:

Below is a status update on the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Updates:

1. Today (April 11, 2023) QK and RDN will present to City Council a presentation regarding a request for additional funding to complete the master plans and rate studies. QK submitted a copy of this presentation and additional details to City staff on April 3.

2. Pending approval of additional funding, QK and RDN will finalize the master plans and rate studies.

3. The master plans and rate studies will be issued to City Council and staff.

4. A public workshop will be scheduled to discuss the master plans and rate studies (part of the Prop 218 process).

5. Finalized master plans and rate studies will be published.

Sincerely,
Brian Shoener, P.E.

Senior Engineer
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BGS
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Balance on Net Balance on Percent
2/28/2023 Transactions 3/31/2023 of Total
Bank of the Sierra -- General Checking $ 2,039,380 $ (977,531) $ 1,061,850 5.08% Bank of the Sierra -- Cannibas Checking $ 438,448 $ - $ 438,448 2.10% Sub-Total Operating Accounts $ 2,477,829 $ (977,531) $ 1,500,298 Balance on Net Balance on Percent
2/28/2023 Transactions 3/31/2023 of Total
Local Agency Investment Fund (122) $ 14,261,392 $ - $ 14,261,392 68.19% Kern County Investment Fund (20202) $ 4,429,548 $ - $ 4,429,548 21.18% Multi-Bank Securities (CD Manager) $ 724,162 $ (319) $ 723,843 3.46% Sub-Total Investment Accounts $ 19,415,102 $ (319) $ 19,414,783 Total City Operating Funds $ 21,892,930 $ (977,849) $ 20,915,081 100.00% Checking & CD Accounts 2/28/2023 Net Transactions 3/31/2023 Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 1,718,601 $ 10,243 $ 1,728,844 88.19% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7653 $ 30,903 $ 71,901 $ 102,804 5.24% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7654 $ 20,937 $ 107,671 $ 128,608 6.56% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 0350 $ 71,906 $ (71,906) $ - 0.00% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7655 $ 45,475 $ (45,475) $ - 0.00% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 9374 $ 62,199 $ (62,199) $ - 0.00% Total Housing Corporation Funds $ 1,950,022 $ 10,235 $ 1,960,257 100.00% Checking & CD Investment Accounts 2/28/2023 Net Transactions 3/31/2023 SDI -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 544,604 $ 857 $ 545,461 0.65% SDI -- Bank of the Sierra CD $ 250,000 $ - $ 250,000 0.30% SDI -- US Bank Investments *$ 81,728,331 $ 1,215,356 $ 82,943,687 99.05% Total SDI Agency Funds $ 82,522,935 $ 1,216,213 $ 83,739,148 100.00% Checking & Investment Accounts 2/28/2023 Net Transactions 3/31/2023 Successor -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 543,444 $ (204,334) $ 339,110 28.23% RDA/Successor -- US Bank Investments $ 1,233,639 $ (371,556) $ 862,083 71.77% Total Successor Agency Funds $ 1,777,083 $ (575,890) $ 1,201,193 100.00% California City, California 93505

TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
March 2023
The values presented in this report are as of the last bank day of the month and are only a snapshot in time.

The General Funds investment portfolio consists of funds for operations, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), water rate stabilization, administration replacements and reserves.

General Operating Accounts
General Investment Accounts
Restricted Housing Corporation Accounts
Restricted SDI Accounts
Note: Interest earned from the SDI CD is directly deposited into the SDI checking account monthly.

Restricted RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
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INVESTMENT POLICY
* Contact City Finance Manager for US Bank investment breakdown. 2/28/2023 3/31/2023
Beginning Market Value 82,804,870 81,728,616
Ending Market Value 81,728,331 82,943,687
Investment Results (1,076,538) 1,215,071
2/28/2023 3/31/2023
Beginning Market Value 0 0
Ending Market Value 0 0
Investment Results - -
2/28/2023 3/31/2023
Beginning Market Value 0 126,556
Ending Market Value 126,556 0
Investment Results 126,556 (126,556)
2/28/2023 3/31/2023
Beginning Market Value 0 245,000
Ending Market Value 245,000 0
Investment Results 245,000 (245,000)
2/28/2023 3/31/2023
Beginning Market Value 862,082 862,082
Ending Market Value 862,082 862,082
Investment Results - -
Total RDA/Successor Investment Assets 1,233,639 862,083 Total "US Bank" Investment Assets 82,961,970 83,805,770 California City, California 93505
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX RESERVE

TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
March 2023
The Treasurer shall invest the City's monies as permitted in the Citie's approved investment policy and approval of both the City Manager and Finance Director. The Treasurer shall consider current and projected cash needs in making such investments.

US Bank
SDI Account
Market Value Summary - CUSTODIAN ACCOUNT
US Bank
RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
Market Value Summary - REDEVELOPEMENT AGENCY PROJ AREA TAX Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX INTEREST Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX PRINCIPAL 2 of 2
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Report of Activities
City of California City

CANNABIS

COMPLIANCE
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Written By
Jaimie Lewis, MPA
Principal Consultant
(760) 338-8010
[email protected]
Presentations
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CITY COUNCIL
April 25, 2023
Consent Agenda Item:

CC 2.

TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Inge Elmes, Interim City Manger
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City to approve the submittal of a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) project for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $37,178 and authorizing the execution of the certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms.
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Background:

The City of California City is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) now or sometime in the future for transit projects.

The statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations. Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies).

The City of California City agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects and authorizes the submittal of the project nomination and allocation request to Caltrans requesting $37,178 in FY 2022-23 LCTOP funds for Shade Structure for Dial-a-Ride Vehicles.

Funds from this program will be utilized to help fund the design and construction of a shade structure for Dial-a-Ride buses.

RECOMMENDATION:

A motion to pass the resolution to approve the submittal of a low carbon transit operations program (LCTOP) project for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FISCAL IMPACT:

Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Grant does not require local match.

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION:

No applicable
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-23-2973

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND

ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FY 2022-2023, FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

SHADE STRUCTURE FOR DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLES FOR $37,178
WHEREAS the City of California City is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) now or sometime in the future for transit projects; and
WHEREAS the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and
WHEREAS Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS the City of California City wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to Inge Elmes -Interim City Manager.

WHEREAS the City of California City wishes to implement the following LCTOP project(s) listed above,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of California City That the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of California City that it hereby authorizes the submittal of the project nomination and allocation request to Caltrans requesting $37,178 in FY 2022-2023 LCTOP funds for the Shade Structure for Dial-a-Ride Vehicles.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of California City held on April 25, 2023.
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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

______________________________
Kelly Kulikoff - Mayor
Attest:
______________________________________
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
DATE:

TO:

FROM:

April 23, 2023
Mayor and City Council
Jeremy Kosick, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fuel Storage Tank Agreement
_____________________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND:

The Fire Department currently acquires fuel from City Yard which is an approximate 5-mile round trip from the fire station to City Yard. City Yard is also out of the way from the vast majority of our emergency response and calls for service. Our internal policy is to keep all vehicles at no less than ¾ full at times to ensure operational readiness for emergency response. On average, vehicles get fuel every other day under typical operations, and can increase during OHV season or other event periods when staffing is increased. Numerous times (4 times in 2023), the City Yard pumps were out of service due to network and/or power outages forcing us to get fuel from the Shell gas station located at Hwy 14 and California City Blvd (an 18-mile round trip). During a previous widespread power outage units had to get fuel from Mojave, due to the Shell station also being without power. The lack of ability to fuel emergency vehicles and backup generators is of grave concern to emergency operations during a long-term power outage and/or local disaster where state and/or federal aid could take several days to weeks to arrive.

RSI is our current fuel provider and will provide self-contained, on-site fuel storage tanks, free of charge based on our current and regular fuel usage. These tanks (separate Gasoline & Diesel) will be placed in the secured and controlled area of the fire station parking area, and will be self-contained with secondary containment, self-powered (DC battery and solar charger), and will comply with State, OSHA, and local regulations. All maintenance, repairs, and upkeep will be performed by RSI, and in the unlikely event that fire department personnel damage any of the equipment due to negligent operations, the fire department will pay the cost of the parts, and RSI will perform the work.

The Current approximate fees should anything need to be replaced. (Prices are subject to change) and will budget an extra 250.00 per year to account for any unforeseen damages. • 12" hose $ $89.00
• Auto shutoff nozzle $209.99
• Filter - $9.99
• 12 Volt Pump $489.99
RSI will begin to short-fill the tanks so that we can remain within our current fuel budget until the new budget is in place to fill the tanks to full capacity. Typical fuel delivery times are 1-2 times weekly and in the event of a prolonged power outage or disaster, RSI will provide additional deliveries on demand.

Having on-site tanks will show modest fuel cost savings over time by eliminating the round trip to City Yard. In times of disaster, the fuel pumps will work independently of city power and will enable quick and easy filling of the fire station emergency backup generator helping to ensure operational readiness. These tanks are subject to availability on a firstcome, first-served basis and the department would like to acquire these as soon as possible. These tanks will also fulfill a goal for the fire department’s current strategic plan.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval to authorize the Fire Chief or the City Manager to sign the agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fuel costs and repairs would be expended from the normal and currently used approved budget line item:
19-4222-255 “RSI Fuel” and are expected to be cost-neutral and should provide a slight cost decrease due to overall less fuel consumption.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

None
Attachements:

RSI Agreement
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ITEM NO.

CM 1

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: City Contracts

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
As requested by the council, staff has compiled a list of current contracts for your review. This list includes company name, terms, and cost. Regular service agreements were not included.

CONTRACT INFORMATION
• Arrow Engineering Services Inc. 1 year – Ending April 2023 $35,000 • Beauchaine Consulting Group 6 months – Ending June 2023 $50,000 • Capital Advocacy Partners 1 year – Ending June 2023 $4, 000 monthly (Additional costs for grant writing and management)
• Core Compliance 1 year – Ends December 2023 $97,600
• Diamond IT 3 years – Ending June 2024 $18,074 monthly • Interwest Month to month $20,000 monthly
• Price Paige & Company 22/23/24 Audits $253,500
• Quad Knoff Ending June 30, 2023, $16,739
• Retail Strategies 3 years -April 30, 2023 $135,000
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TO:

FROM:

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
Mayor and City Council
Amador Meza, Chief Water Operator
SUBJECT: Distribution Operator II Positions for Water Department ITEM NO. CB 1.

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION: The above positions were originally requested at the March 2, 2023, special council meeting. They were also included in the FY 22/23 budget that was approved and adopted by Council on March 14, 2023. When presented at the March 28, 2023, Council meeting for approval for recruitmenUhire, Council asked staff to bring them back.

This staff report is to fulfill that request with additional information that was not included in the March 28th staff report. The Distribution Operator 2 (DO2) salaries are already included/accounted for in the FY 22/23 approved/adopted budget.

In the previous year's budget, there were a total of 13 Maintenance Worker 1 (MW1) positions in the water department under the Chief Water Operator.

As positions became vacant during the previous FY, they were not recruited for/filled. This left the water dept. with 3 vacant MW1 positions that were eliminated in the FY 22/23 budget to make room for the addition of the 3, needed DO2 positions. The salary difference has been accounted for in the Water Enterprise Fund that was part of the approved/adopted FY 22/23 budget. The FY 22/23 overall water budget reflected a surplus even with these 3 positions added to replace the 3, eliminated MW1 positions.

The water department needs employees that hold a state water operator's certification to help ensure safe drinking water for our residents. Therefore, we essentially are "replacing" the 3 eliminated MW1 positions for the 3 DO2 positions.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Already included in the approved and adopted 22/23 FY Budget.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the positions as requested in the approved & adopted 22/23 FY Budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Job Description for DO2

2. Salary Schedule for MW1 and DO2
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NO. CB 2

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Special Tax Discussion

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The council has requested that dedicated time be brought forward at every council meeting to discuss the special tax.

As requested by the council, the Police Chief and Fire Chief will bring forward data for discussion to include each relative department at the May 9, 2023, council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending open discussion from the council. 77 April 25, 2023
DATE: April 25, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Aspen Mall Lighting and Landscape Intent Meeting

BACKGROUND
Attached are the Fiscal Year 23-24 Engineer’s Annual Levy Report and three (3) resolutions that allow the City of California City to levy and collect assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District.

This also sets the date for a public hearing to be held on May 09, 2023. This is an annual requirement that pays for the parking lot lighting and landscape maintenance at Aspen Mall. The fund is budgeted to earn $32,300 annually and pays for the common area line, water, and landscaping wall.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolutions as presented.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
71-3445 AMMADA Assessments $32,300
“I have reviewed and approved the above as being in conformity with the City’s budget.” ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

None
Attachments:

FY23-24 Engineer’s Annual Levy Report
Resolution No. 04-23-2974
Resolution No. 04-23-2975
Resolution No. 04-23-2976
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City of California City

Aspen Mall Landscaping and
Lighting District

2023/2024 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

Intent Meeting: April 25, 2023
Public Hearing: May 09, 2023
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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
for
Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District
City of California City
Kern County, State of California
This Report and the enclosed diagrams showing the exterior boundaries of the District; and any relevant zones therein identify the District Boundaries as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Kern County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2023.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of California City
By: ________________________
Chonney Gano, Project Manager
District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P. E. # C 81888
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
____________________________________________________________________ I. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................1 A. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1 B. COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ............................................1 C. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES..............................................2 D. AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES (PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT) ......................................................................................................................................3 II. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT..................................................................................4 III. DISTRICT BUDGET .........................................................................................................9 APPENDIX A — DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM ...................................................10 APPENDIX B — 2023/2024 COLLECTION ROLL ............................................................13 _____________________________________________________________________ 81 April 25, 2023
2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 1 I. OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of California City (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”), pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District was formed in 1995, and provides funding for services required to maintain landscaping and lighting improvements and associated appurtenances located within the District boundaries.

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District, any changes to the District and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The proposed assessments are based on the estimated cost to maintain the improvements that provide a special benefit to properties within the District. The District budget identifies the estimated expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and fund balances used to calculate the annual assessment for properties within the District. Each parcel within the District is assessed proportionately for those improvements provided by the District from which the parcel receives special benefit.

The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) by the Kern County Assessor’s Office. The Kern County Auditor/Controller uses APNs and specific Fund Numbers, to identify on the tax roll, properties assessed for special district benefit assessments.

Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a Public Hearing, the City Council (“Council”) shall review the Report and may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report, and confirmation of the assessments, the Council may order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to the 1972 Act and as outlined in the approved Report. In such case, the assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each parcel in Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

B. COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
On November 5, 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, which established specific, substantive and procedural requirements for assessments.

These provisions are now defined in the California State Constitution under Article XIIID, Section 4 (“Article XIIID”).

In Fiscal Year 1997/1998, the City initiated and conducted property owner protest ballot proceedings for the District in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing 82 April 25, 2023
2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 2 on July 1, 1997, property owner ballots returned were tabulated. The tabulation of the ballots indicated that the property owners approved the special benefit assessment for maintaining the improvements within the District. Although the actual assessment amount approved by each property owner varied with their proportionate benefits, the assessment amount approved by the property owners within the District is based on a maximum assessment rate of $4,652.28 per Benefit Unit Factor (see Section II, Method of Apportionment, for details).

C. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT AND SERVICES
In an effort to enhance and improve the properties, business opportunities and the appearance of the area known as the Aspen Mall, the City’s Redevelopment Agency provided funds for the renovation and capital improvement of the parking lot and landscaped areas related to this commercial business center. In conjunction with this renovation, the District was formed to provide for and ensure the continued maintenance of the improvements after the initial installation and renovation was completed.

The District provides for the maintenance, servicing, operation and administration of landscape and lighting improvements and associated appurtenances located within the public right-of-way and dedicated easements within the District boundaries. Improvements may include but are not limited to: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, drainage systems, irrigation systems, lighting, hardscape and associated appurtenances within the public right-of-ways and specific easements.

These improvements include necessary service, operation, administration and maintenance required to keep the above-mentioned improvements in satisfactory condition.

Services provided include operations, administration and maintenance, including necessary labor, material and equipment. These services may include but are not limited to: repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of the improvements; removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti; and providing for the growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing or treating for disease or damage.

The District consists of the parcels located within the area known as the Aspen Mall, located south of California City Boulevard, north of Bay Avenue, west of 82nd Street and east of Neuralia Road.

The parcels within the District are assessed proportionately for the costs associated with the improvements and services provided through the District that provides a special benefit to each parcel assessed, utilizing the method of apportionment described in Section II of this Report.
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 3 D. AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES (PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT)
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
• The installation or planting of landscaping.
• The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
• The installation or construction of public lighting facilities. • The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
• The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing. • The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
• The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
• The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
• Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; • Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; • Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
• Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
• Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
• Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. 84 April 25, 2023
2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 4 • Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
• The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. • The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

II. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, the costs of the District may be apportioned by any formula or method that fairly distributes the net amount to be assessed among the assessable parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such parcel from the improvements. The benefit formula used for any District should reflect the composition of the parcels and improvements and the services provided, to fairly proportion the costs based on special benefit to each parcel.

The costs associated with the improvements are equitably spread among benefiting parcels within the District, utilizing the method of apportionment described in this Section. The funds collected shall be dispersed and used for only the improvements and services provided within the District.

Each parcel within the District, and the businesses associated with those properties, receive special and distinct benefits from the improvements and activities to be funded through the District assessments. Among the special benefits received by each assessed parcel are increased business opportunities, increased security, aesthetic enhancements of the area and properties and enhanced perception by patrons.

The special benefits of lighting within the District are the convenience, safety and security of property, improvements and goods. Specifically:
• Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection. • Increased nighttime safety for patrons and employees. • Improved visibility for pedestrians and motorists.
• Improved ingress and egress to property.
• Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property.
• Enhanced aesthetic appeal of the parking area and the properties that are associated with the parking area.
• Increased promotion of business activities and opportunities during nighttime hours.
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 5 The special benefits associated with landscaped areas within the District are specifically:
• Improved aesthetic appeal of the parking area and nearby parcels. • Improved dust control.
• Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment.
• Improved traffic circulation and parking facilities.
• A positive representation of the businesses within the District.

The preceding special benefits contribute to a special enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

It has been determined that the on-going operation and maintenance of the District improvements provide no measurable general benefit to other properties outside the District or directly to the public at large. Therefore, the District improvements and the corresponding assessments have been identified as 100% special benefit to parcels within the District in compliance with the substantive requirements of Article XIIID.

The parcels assessed within the District, share in both the cost and the benefits of the improvements. A Benefit Unit Factor (“BUF”) is assigned to each parcel based upon three (3) criteria: current land use, location and associated parcel acreage.

Land Use
Each parcel is given a weighting factor known as a Development Unit Factor (“DUF”), based on the current land use of the parcel. Within the District, four (4) different land use classifications have been identified. Table I lists the four (4) land use classifications along with the DUF applied to each classification:

Table I
Parcel Land Use Classifications
Land Use Classification
Total
Parcels
Development
Unit Factor
Commercial Developed 22 1.0000
Commercial Vacant 4 0.5000
Exempt 4 0.0000
Commercial Condominium 19 0.0526
The Development Unit Factor for the nineteen commercial condominium units is based on 1.0 DUF/19 Units = 0.0526
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 6 Each parcel is assigned a DUF based on the parcel’s current development (land use). Similar parcels are given a similar weighting factor.

Upon review of all the properties within the District boundary, it has been determined that four (4) parcels should not be assessed and are identified as “Exempt”. These four parcels (203-090-22, 203-090-30, 203-090-38 and 203-420- 01) are non-commercial properties, common areas or possessory interests associated with other parcels within the District. It has been determined that these parcels have little or no utilization of the parking lot and the associated District improvements and do not receive the special benefits that other properties within the District receive from the improvements.

One of the parcels identified as “Exempt” (203-420-01) is a (0.29-acre) common area associated with the nineteen (19) parcels identified as commercial condominiums. These nineteen commercial condominiums actually make up a single commercial building on the common area lot. However, when a parcel map was filed with the County, nineteen separate and distinct APNs were assigned; one for each of the original nineteen suites or units. Since the time the original APNs were assigned by the County, some of the suites (units) have been combined, but the proportional benefit to each parcel is unchanged and property owners whose office or suite encompasses more than one APN receive multiple tax bills. Therefore, the apportionment of special benefit and assessment is based on the original APNs, not the number of actual suites constructed.

Location
In addition to the Development Unit Factor assigned to each parcel for calculating a parcel’s benefit, the location of the parcel within the District has been taken into consideration. After evaluation of the District improvements by City staff, and consideration of property owner’s concerns, a Location Differential Factor (“LDF”) has been applied to parcels based on their location and proximity to the overall improvements. Those parcels that front California City Boulevard and/or the main parking lot and landscaped areas are given a Location Differential Factor of one (1.0). The other parcels are given a twenty-five percent (25%) discount or a 0.75 LDF based on their reduced direct visual benefit from the improvements.

Acreage
The final criteria used to calculate a parcel’s benefit is the size (acreage) of the parcel. It has been determined that each parcel’s overall acreage provides a fair and reasonable comparison of property benefit correlating each parcel’s current and potential development, as well as the overall use and benefit from the area of improvement.

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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 7 assessment. The following formula is used to arrive at each parcel’s benefit referred to as a Benefit Unit Factor (BUF):

Parcel’s DUF x Parcel’s LDF x Parcel’s Acreage = Parcel’s BUF Also stated as:

Development Unit Factor x Location Differential Factor x Acreage = Parcel’s BUF
The total Balance to Levy divided by the total BUF for the District is used to establish a Levy per BUF, as per the following formula:

Total Balance to Levy / Total BUF in the District = Levy per BUF The Levy per BUF multiplied by each parcel’s individual BUF represents the parcel’s levy amount (assessment). The following formula outlines the levy calculation applied to each parcel:

Parcel BUF x Levy per BUF = Parcel Levy Amount
The following table (Table II) provides sample levy calculations for various property types in the District based on the maximum assessment rate per BUF:

Table II
Sample Maximum Levy Calculations
Land Use
Classification
Development
Unit Factor
(DUF)
Location
Differential
Factor (LDF)
Parcel
Acreage
Benefit Unit
Factor (BUF)
Benefit Unit
Factor (BUF)
Maximum
Rate
Maximum
Levy Amount
Commercial Developed 1.0000 X 1.00 x 0.29 = 0.2900 0.2900 x $4,652.28 = $1,349.16 Commercial Developed 1.0000 x 0.75 x 0.29 = 0.2175 0.2175 x $4,652.28 = $1,011.88 Commercial Vacant 0.5000 x 1.00 x 0.29 = 0.1450 0.1450 x $4,652.28 = $674.58 Commercial Vacant 0.5000 x 0.75 x 0.29 = 0.1088 0.1088 x $4,652.28 = $506.18 Exempt 0.0000 x 1.00 x 0.29 = 0.0000 0.0000 x $4,652.28 = $0.00 Commercial Condominiums 0.0526 x 1.00 x 0.29 = 0.0153 0.0153 x $4,652.28 = $71.16 Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID, a maximum assessment rate of $4,652.28 per BUF was approved by the property owners through a protest ballot proceeding in Fiscal Year 1997/1998. The proposed assessment rate calculated each fiscal year is based on an estimated budget; and the proposed rate applied each year may be less than or equal to the maximum 88 April 25, 2023
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 9 III.DISTRICT BUDGET
Table III
2023/2024 District Budget

BUDGET ITEMS
TOTAL

DISTRICT

DIRECT COSTS
Water Service $3,200.00
Utilities Electricity 17,000.00
Transfers Expenses IN 5,650.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 0.00
Capital Improvement Expenditures 0.00
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $25,850.00

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
District Administration $4,500.00
County Administration Fee 158.60
Administration Costs (Subtotal) $4,658.60
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $30,508.60

LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund - Collection/(Transfer) $1,060.30
General Fund/Other Revenue Sources-
(Contribution) 0.00
Loans - Repayment/(Advances) 0.00
Levy Adjustment (Subtotal) $1,060.30
Balance to Levy $31,568.90

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 50.00
Total Parcels Levied 45.00
Total Acreage 14.12
Total Acreage Levied (1) 13.20
Total Benefit Unit Factor (BUF) (2) 6.79
Levy Per BUF (3) $4,652.20
Approved Maximum Assessment per BUF (4) $4,652.28

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance $0.00
Reserve Fund Collection 1,060.30
Estimated Ending Reserve Fund Balance $1,060.30
(1) Total Acreage levied does not include Exempt parcels. (2) Slight variance in Total Benefit Unit Factor (BUF) due to rounding. (3) Slight variance in Levy Per BUF due to rounding.
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 10 APPENDIX A — DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
The supporting Assessor’s Parcel Maps outlining the District boundaries are shown on the following pages. These maps, in connection with the Assessment Roll in Appendix B, constitute the District Assessment Diagram for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. 91 April 25, 2023
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2023/2024 City of California City, Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District Page 13 Appendix B — 2023/2024 COLLECTION ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the County Assessor’s Map for the year in which this Report is prepared. Nonassessable lots or parcels include parcels within the boundaries of the District that currently do not benefit from the improvements and are identified as “Exempt” or “SBE”.

A listing of parcels within the District along with the assessment amount for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 is included in the following table.

Table IV
2023/2024 Assessments and Parcel Listing

APN LAND USE DUF LDF ACREAGE BUF LEVY
203-090-01-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.84 0.8400 $3,907.90 203-090-02-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-03-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-04-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-05-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-07-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-08-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-12-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-13-00 Vacant Commercial/Parking 0.5000 1.0000 0.29 0.1450 674.58 203-090-14-00 Vacant Commercial/Parking 0.5000 1.0000 0.29 0.1450 674.58 203-090-15-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.38 0.3800 1,767.86 203-090-16-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.28 0.2100 976.96 203-090-17-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.21 0.1575 732.72 203-090-20-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.21 0.1575 732.72 203-090-21-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.21 0.1575 732.72 203-090-22-00 Exempt 0.0000 0.0000 0.21 0.0000 0.00
203-090-23-00 SBE 0.0000 0.0000 0.21 0.0000 0.00
203-090-24-00 Vacant Commercial/Parking 0.5000 0.7500 0.21 0.0788 366.58 203-090-28-00 Vacant Commercial/Parking 0.5000 0.7500 0.21 0.0788 366.58 203-090-29-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.21 0.1575 732.72 203-090-30-00 Exempt 0.0000 0.0000 0.21 0.0000 0.00
203-090-33-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.20 0.1500 697.84 203-090-34-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.20 0.1500 697.84 203-090-35-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 94 April 25, 2023
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APN LAND USE DUF LDF ACREAGE BUF LEVY
203-090-36-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-37-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 1.0000 0.29 0.2900 1,349.16 203-090-38-00 Exempt 0.0000 0.0000 0.00 0.0000 0.00
203-090-39-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.32 0.2400 1,116.54 203-090-40-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.10 0.0750 348.92 203-090-41-00 Commercial Developed 1.0000 0.7500 0.63 0.4725 2,198.20 203-420-01-00 Exempt 0.0000 0.0000 0.29 0.0000 0.00
203-420-02-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-03-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-04-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-05-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-06-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-07-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-08-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-09-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-10-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-11-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-12-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-13-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-14-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-15-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-16-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-17-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-18-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-19-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0.29 0.0153 71.16 203-420-20-00 Commercial Condominium 0.0526 1.0000 0. 29 0.0153 71.16 Totals: 6.7858 $31,568.90
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-23-2974

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY,

CALIFORNIA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR ASPEN MALL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council by previous Resolutions formed and levied annual assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (hereafter referred to as the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides the City Council the authority to annually levy and collect assessment for the District on the Kern County tax roll on behalf of the City of California City to pay the maintenance and services of the improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District, to prepare and file an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Engineer’s Report”) with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial Services to prepare and file with the City Clerk the Engineer’s Report concerning the levy of assessments for the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act.

Section 2: The proposed improvements within the District include: turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, drainage systems, irrigation systems, lighting, hardscape, and associated appurtenances within the public easements and right-of-ways within the District.

The Engineer’s Report describes the improvements and any substantial changes in existing improvements.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN) ss.

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY)
_______________________________,
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
City of California City
I, Laurie A Sutton, City Clerk of the City of California City, County of Kern, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of California City at a regular meeting of said council held on the 25th day of April 2023 by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstained:
________________________________
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
City of California City
97 April 25, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 04-23-2975

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT

REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR

THE ASPEN MALL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, this City Council pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) did by previous Resolution, order the preparation of an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Engineer’s Report”) for the District known and designated as the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for fiscal year 2023/2024; and, WHEREAS, there has been presented to this City Council the Engineer’s Report as required by Chapter 3, Section 22623 of said Act; and,
WHEREAS, this City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented. This City Council is preliminarily satisfied with each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the levy amounts have been spread in accordance with the special benefit received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That the above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2: That the “Engineer’s Report” as presented, consists of the following:
a) A Description of Improvements.
b) The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Services, Operations and Maintenance).
c) A diagram of the District that identifies the parcels within the District.
d) The District Roll containing the proposed levy of assessments for each Assessor Parcel within the District for fiscal year 2023/2024.

Section 3: The “Engineer’s Report” as presented or as amended is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. 98 April 25, 2023
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Section 4: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN) ss.

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY)
_______________________________,
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
City of California City
I, Laurie A. Sutton, City Clerk of the City of California City, County of Kern, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of California City at a regular meeting of said council held on the 25th day of April 2023 by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstained:
________________________________
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
City of California City
99 April 25, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 04-23-2976

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY,

CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ASPEN MALL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council has by previous Resolution initiated proceedings for fiscal year 2023/2024 regarding the levy and collection of assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”). Pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (hereafter referred to as the “Act”), assessments for the District shall be levied and collected by the County of Kern for the City of California City to pay the maintenance and services of the improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed District assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024 are less than or equal to the maximum assessments previously approved in accordance with the requirements of the California Constitution, Article XIIID; and, WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Engineer’s Report”), and said Engineer’s Report has been filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as presented and is satisfied with the District, each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the proposed assessments contained therein, have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2: The City Council hereby declares its intention to seek the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the lands, lots and parcels within the District boundary. The City Council further declares its intention to levy and collect assessments on such land to pay the annual costs and

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expenses of the improvements and services described in Section 4 of this Resolution, for fiscal year 2023/2024.

Section 3: The boundaries of the District are described in the Engineer’s Report and are consistent with the boundary established and described in the original formation documents, on file with the City Clerk, and incorporated herein by reference. The District is within the boundaries of the City of California City, within the County of Kern, State of California and includes the territory known as the Aspen Mall and referred to as the “Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District”.

Section 4: The improvements within the District may include, but are not limited to:
turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, drainage systems, irrigation systems, lighting, hardscape, and associated appurtenances within the public easements and right-of-way. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, landscaping and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities; providing for the satisfactory working condition, life, growth, health and beauty of the improvements, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilization and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste. Servicing means the furnishing of water and electricity for the irrigation and control of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities.

Section 5: The proposed assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024, as outlined in the Engineer’s Report, do not exceed the maximum assessment approved by the property owners through a property owner balloting proceeding conducted in 1997. As such, the proposed assessments do not constitute an increased assessment and do not require additional property owner approval in accordance with the requirements of the California Constitution, Article XIIID.

Section 6: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

Section 7: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, located at 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City.

Section 8: The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Clerk to give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing to all property owners within the District pursuant to Sections 22626, 22552 and 22553 of the Act and 6061 of the Government Code.

The City Clerk shall give notice to property owners by: causing notice of the public hearing to be published in the local newspaper one time at least 10 days prior to the Public Hearing; and, posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board (s) customarily used for posting such notices.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN) ss.

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY)
_______________________________,
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
City of California City
I, Laurie A. Sutton, City Clerk of the City of California City, County of Kern, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of California City at a regular meeting of said council held on the 25th day of April 2023, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstained:
____________________________________
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
City of California City
102 April 25, 2023
ITEM NO. NB 2.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation of FY 2021-22 Financial Audit Report Prepared by Bryant L. Jolley, Certified Public Accountants

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Presentation by Bryant L. Jolley CPAs on City of California City’s Financial Statements Year Ended 6/30/2022.

Audit Purpose:

The fundamental audit purpose is to provide independent assurances that management has presented financial statements that are a “true and fair” view of a company’s financial performance and position.

Audit Opinions:

In accordance with the US GAAP, auditors must release an opinion of the overall financial statements in the auditor's report. In other words, this is sometimes referred to as a report card. An unmodified opinion can be interpreted as an “A”, whereas an adverse opinion can be interpreted as an “F”. There are generally four types of audit opinions that auditors may render on the financial statements which are:
 Unmodified Opinion (Letter Grade “A”) - When expressing an unmodified opinion on financial statements, the auditor’s opinion should state that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the entity as of the balance sheet date and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period then ended, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.  Qualified Opinion (Letter Grade “C”) – a. The auditor, having obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence, concludes that misstatements, individually or in the aggregate, are material but not pervasive to the financial statements or b. The auditor is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence on which to base the opinion, but the auditor concludes that the possible effects on the financial statements of undetected misstatements, if any, could be material but not pervasive. 103 April 25, 2023
 Adverse Opinion (Letter Grade “F”) ¬ - The auditor should express an adverse opinion when the auditor, having obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence, concludes that misstatements, individually or in the aggregate, are both material and pervasive to the financial statements.
 Disclaimer (No letter Grade) – The auditor should disclaim an opinion when the auditor is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence on which to base the opinion, and the auditor concludes that the possible effects on the financial statements, if any, could be both material and pervasive.

Audit Opinion Results:

The City of California City’s auditors rendered an Unmodified Opinion on the overall financial statements of the city (Letter Grade “A”).

Audit Findings & Recommendations:

There were no audit finding & recommendations to address in FY21-22.

Overall, the completion of this audit makes The City current on audit reporting for the first time in five (5) years! The Finance Department is grateful for the hard work of Josh Giosa and his team at Price, Paige & Company, as well as Luis Perez and his team at Bryant L. Jolley for their dedication in completing the audits timely. Please note that an audit representative from Bryant L. Jolley will explain the audit results in more detail.

They will also be able to answer any questions that the City Council and/or public may have.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

COUNCIL OPTIONS

1. Council can approve the report

2. Council can deny the report

3. Council can take no action

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council receive and file the FY21-22 Audit Report from Bryant L.

Jolley CPA’s.

ATTACHMENTS

1. California City Financial Statement 2022

2. California City Single Audit 2022
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ITEM NO. NB 3.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Councilmember Karen Macedonio
SUBJECT: Electrical Infrastructure

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
California City and Southern California Edison (SCE) are working collaboratively to meet the electrical needs in our region. A new bill is being introduced to help increase California electrical infrastructure. AB 914 (Friedman): Electrical Infrastructure: California Environmental Quality Act.

Text of bill: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB914/2023
This bill would provide a CEQA exemption for certain electrical infrastructure projects intended to provide capacity or enhance reliability to accommodate the increased electrical demand or forecasted electrical demand associated with transportation electrification, building electrification, distributed energy projects, including energy storage projects, or the interconnection of a renewable generation source.

California City and SCE are currently involved in on-going projects that could benefit from this bill.
• Enhance justification for the California City Substation 115 kV Upgrade Project currently pending with the California Public Utilities Commission. • The Ground Squirrel Battery Energy Storage Project currently under development. • The San Joaquin Valley Pilot that is designed to convert 100 California City homes from propane appliances to electric.
• Support additional transportation electrification, building electrification and distributed energy projects in the region.

FISCAL IMPACT
No direct fiscal impact
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COUNCIL OPTIONS
1) Determine to support AB914 or similar legislation
2) Determine not to support AB914 or similar legislation

RECOMMENDATION
Provide a letter of support for AB914 to the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee

ATTACHMENTS
• AB 914 FACT SHEET
• JOINT LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SCE, SDGE AND PG&E
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March 23, 2023
The Honorable Luz Rivas, Chair
Assembly Natural Resources Committee
1020 N Street, Room 164
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 914 (Friedman) Permit Streamlining for Existing Distribution Power Lines – SUPPORT Dear Chair Rivas,
Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric, and San Diego Gas & Electric – the joint Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) – are pleased to support Assembly Bill (AB) 914 (Friedman). AB 914 would expedite the replacement of existing distribution power lines while leaving in place critical California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) oversight and regulatory authority. Importantly, this bill is narrowly tailored to expedite only one permitting process where the critical global and local environmental benefits of electrification far outweigh any minor cost.

Climate change poses an immediate existential threat, and the known harmful impacts include worsening air quality, extreme heat, sea level rise, prolonged droughts, catastrophic fires, ocean acidification, and so much more. The solutions to climate change must be brought to fruition faster and without unnecessary delay.

California continues to lead the charge to reduce emissions by electrifying transportation and buildings.

Meeting the increased demands for electricity entails replacing existing distribution lines, a process that stalls for years – and sometimes more than a decade – at the CPUC while the Commission reviews environmental impacts. Upgrading and replacing the existing electrical system must be expedited to attain California’s climate goals. The benefits of cleaner air and more far outweigh the negligible environmental impact of line replacement.

AB 914 bill surgically addresses one major cause for the delay of distribution line replacement, review at the CPUC under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Specifically, this bill would exempt from CEQA certain electrical infrastructure projects intended to provide capacity or enhance reliability to accommodate the increased electrical demand or forecasted electrical demand associated with transportation electrification, building electrification, and distributed energy projects, including energy storage projects, or the interconnection of a renewable generation source.

AB 914 bill would require a state agency, acting as the lead agency, to complete its environmental review for an electrical infrastructure project and to approve or deny the project within two years of the submission of an application. If the state agency fails to meet this time period, the bill would require the state agency to submit to the Legislature a report setting forth the reasons for why the review could not be completed within the time period and identifying potential impacts to the electrical system that could result from the delay.
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Projects that do not qualify for the exemption in subdivision (a) would still be subject to the CPUC’s Certificate of Public Convenance and Necessity (CPCN) licensing requirements under GO 131 while projects that qualify for the exemption in subdivision (a) may be exempt from requiring a CPCN license. In all cases, the CPUC would retain safety oversight on all of our infrastructure.

For all of the reasons above, the joint IOUs support AB 914 and respectfully ask for your “AYE” vote.

Sincerely,
Andrew Kosydar, PhD
Southern California Edison
Israel Salas
San Diego Gas and Electric
Ashley Johnson
Pacific Gas and Electric
cc: Assemblymember Laura Friedman
Assemblymember Heath Flora, Vice Chair, Assembly Natural Resources Committee Members, Assembly Natural Resources Committee
Lawrence Lingbloom, Chief Consultant, Assembly Natural Resources Committee Casey Dunn, Consultant, Assembly Republican Caucus
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AB 914 – Permit Streamlining for Existing Distribution Power Lines Summary:

Climate change is now an emergency, and the path to
solving the challenge is through renewable energy and
electrification. Upgrading utility infrastructure to handle the increased demands of electrification and carbon
neutrality has been slowed by the environmental review
process in many instances where the benefits of the
projects far outweigh any environmental costs. ‘Easy’
projects with no opposition frequently take over two
years, and some projects issues can take longer than a
decade. The need for building out the distribution system is now. AB 914 will allow for limited permit streamlining where the benefits of addressing climate change and
cleaner air clearly outweigh any minor costs.

Background:

Climate impacts are having catastrophic consequences,
visibly accelerating climate change — sooner even than
many experts predicted. Everywhere around the world,
individuals, families and communities are having to adapt to the effects of climate change happening right now. As a result, societies must reduce emissions at a much faster rate than ever before to mitigate the most severe impacts of climate change. We must pursue climate with
unprecedented urgency and commitment.

In response, California has established bold 2030 and
2045 climate change goals, and estimates indicate that the State must quadruple the annual rate of greenhouse gas
reductions to meet those goals. Due to the immense
challenge California and the world faces, there is a
pressing need for market-transforming policies within the next one to two years.

As California works towards these bold climate goals,
transitioning away from fossil fuels will entail an
increasing role of electricity as buildings and vehicles are electrified.

By strategically building and replacing electric lines and other system infrastructure faster, California can position itself to achieve its climate goals while also improving the air quality of disadvantaged communities and reducing
the costs of electrification. This permit streamlining will also cut down on the time necessary for the
interconnection of resources and technologies the state must accelerate to meet its environmental goals. This will bring the climate and air quality benefits of prescribed projects to our communities sooner.

AB 914 (as amended on March 9, 2023):

To enable critical electrical infrastructure projects to be approved in a timely manner such that California can
achieve its 2045 carbon neutrality goal, AB 914 will do the following:
 For projects undertaken in whole or in part to support transportation electrification (TE), building
electrification (BE), renewable generator
interconnection and distributed energy projects,
including battery storage, AB 914 will provide a
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
exemption for 1) upgrades to existing substation and
electric line facilities, and 2) new or upgraded
electric line facilities less than 200 kV.
 Require that the lead agency conducting a CEQA
review for an application for an electrical
infrastructure project complete its entire review
within two-years from the time the applicant submits
the application, and that if the lead agency does not
complete such review within two-years they must
submit a report to the State Legislature explaining
why the review could not be completed in that time
and what the potential impacts are from the delay.

Support:

Contact:

Jim Metropulos
Office of Assemblymember Laura Friedman
916.319.2044
[email protected]
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ITEM NO. NB 4.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Mayor Kulikoff
SUBJECT: Fix Wells and Sever Ties With AVEK

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
During the April 11, 2023 City Council meeting, Mayor Kulikoff requested this item on the April 25, 2023 City Council meeting agenda. Further information provided in attachments.

FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal fiscal impact for discussion. Fixing the wells, water supply issues, and severing ties with AVEK will have a positive economic impact on the future of California City.

COUNCIL OPTIONS
Motion to approve the recommendations as stated.

Other City Council direction.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council to give direction to the City Manager to repair/replace wells, other water infrastructure problems, and create a risk management plan in order to no longer rely on AVEK. City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to sever all ties with AVEK.

ATTACHMENTS

QK AVEK WATER SUPPLY MEMO
WATER STANDBY CHARGE STAFF REPORT – JUNE 22, 2021
WATER STANDBY CHARGE STAFF REPORT – JULY 28, 2021
BALANCE SHEET – APRIL 30, 2023
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MEMO
5080 California Avenue, Suite 220 ⬥ Bakersfield, California 93309-1697 ⬥ Tel (661) 616-2600 ⬥ Fax (559) 733-7821 www.qkinc.com
Date: March 11, 2021 Project No.: 210070 / 02 /Task
To: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
From: Brian Shoener, P.E.

Subject: AVEK Water Supply
cc: Name or delete

BACKGROUND
The City of California City supplies potable water into the City’s water distribution system through a series of groundwater wells within the City limits. Most of these wells pumps to the 2.5 MG located northeast of the main core of the City. There is one well (Well 16) that discharges directly to the distribution system. These wells can supply the City demands most of the year.

Additionally, the City has a second source of water. This source is provided by AVEK (Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency). This source is treated and chlorinated water from AVEK provided through an 18” main that connects to the City system on the northwest corner of California City Blvd and Randsburg Mojave Road. The 18” main is pressurized via the discharge from an elevated tank operated by AVEK. The AVEK water main enters through a vault that contains pressure reducing valves (PRVs) and flow meters. The PRVs are set to allow AVEK water into the City distribution system if the pressure in the area of AVEK vault drops below the pressure set point. If pressure drops below the set point, AVEK water flows into the City distribution system until the system pressure in the area reaches the upper pressure set point. At that point the PRV closes and the flow of AVEK water stops. The City can adjust the PRVs to allow water into the City distribution whenever City staff wishes to do so. The City is charged a fee from AVEK based on the volume of water measured by the flow meters in the vault. The City has the rights to 349 million gallons per year of AVEK water.

Since the AVEK water is treated and chlorinated by AVEK, there could be water age and water quality issues with the water if it sits in the 18” main for too long without being used. Specifically, the chlorine in the AVEK main can react with organic material in the water and form disinfection byproducts (DBPs) like trihalomethanes (THMs) and halo-ascetic acids (HAAs). To combat potential DBPs and water age issues, the water in AVEK 18” main is periodically flushed by the City to the pond in the City Park. The City pays for this water that is flushed to the pond.

In addition to the fee for the volume of AVEK water used by the City, the City had an obligation to collect an AVEK water supply capacity charge for any new water service connections in the City. This AVEK capacity charge for the City is $5,387/billing unit. For ¾” meters, the charge is 1 billing unit, for 1” meters the charge is 2 billing units increasing up to a 12” meter charge of 100 billing units (or $538,700). This is a one-time fee the City collects and pays to AVEK. This fee is charged regardless of the volume of AVEK water used. This fee could inhibit development in the City. The City wishes to explore no longer using AVEK water. The AVEK water connection would remain; however, the valves in the AVEK vault would be closed to no longer allow water into the City system from AVEK.

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5080 California Avenue, Suite 220 ⬥ Bakersfield, California 93309-1697 ⬥ Tel (661) 616-2600 ⬥ Fax (559) 733-7821 www.qkinc.com
However, if the City would wish to use AVEK water in the future, AVEK will require the City to pay the capacity charge fees for all water meters installed by the City after the time the AVEK valves were closed. This would require the City to collect and keep the AVEK capacity charge fee in case AVEK water would be needed in the future.

WATER DEMAND VERSUS WELL SUPPLY
The City’s wells are estimated to provide 2,654 million gallons per year based upon 80% of the maximum pumping capacity of the current wells. The estimated demand for potable water in the City is estimated to be between 1,741 million gallons per year (2020) increasing to 2,201 million gallons per year by 2040. The existing wells can provide future demand with approximately 17% of the capacity in reserve. Based on these supply and demand estimates, the City does not require AVEK water to meet City demands.

However, since the AVEK PRVs are known to open during summer high demand periods, improvements to the water distribution system should be made to address system pressure issues in the area of the AVEK main connection.

CONCLUSION
Closing the valves on the AVEK main is feasible since, on a volume basis, AVEK water should not be needed to meet demands. However, recommendations to improve pressure in the area of the AVEK main should be implemented. The ongoing 2020 Water Master Plan will evaluate these pressure issues in the AVEK main vicinity and recommend improvements.

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CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Water Standby Charge-Intention to Levy
___________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
California City operates a water system that was built to serve a large number of parcels that were planned for development at the time the water system was designed. Since Fiscal Year 1993-94, the City has charged a Water Standby Charge to undeveloped parcels that, when developed, will receive service from the City's existing water system.

The amount of this charge ranges from $15 to $25 per year. The charge is collected on the property tax roll. Once a parcel is connected to the system and begins receiving (and paying for) water service, it stops assessing the standby charge.

Each year, the City Council holds a public hearing to approve placing the standby charges on the property tax roll. The attached resolution calls that hearing for July 13, 2021 and takes certain related actions.

The rate of the standby charge is unchanged from past years and has not been increased since 1993-94.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt “RESOLUTION NO. 06-21-2872 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CALIFORNIA CITY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATER STANDBY CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22”

FISCAL IMPACT
NONE

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
NONE

ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution No. 06-21-2872, initiating the proceedings by setting the Public Hearing.

NB 5.
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RESOLUTION NO. 06-21-2872

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF CALIFORNIA CITY INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATER STANDBY CHARGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY RESOLVES as follows:

Section 1. Purpose
This Resolution initiates proceedings to levy the City’s existing water standby charges for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Section 2. Findings
The City Council finds, determines and declares as follows:

A. Due to the size of the City and the interspersing of developed and undeveloped land within many areas of the City, the City operates and maintains a very extensive water system that is designed to serve not only the developed parcels in the City but also the territory that has not yet been developed.

B. The oversized water system is outdated, in need of substantial rehabilitation and improvements, and expensive to operate and maintain.

C. The Uniform Standby Charge Procedures Act (Gov’t Code Sec. 54984 et seq.) (the “Act”) authorizes the City to fix a water standby charge on land within the City that derive benefit from the availability of facilities to provide water service, even if that land does not actually use the water service.

D. In 1992 and 1993, the City Council conducted proceedings pursuant to the Act to fix a standby charge (the “Standby Charge”) to fund for the construction and reconstruction of water production, transmission and storage facilities.

E. Since the Standby Charge was first fixed, (i) the City has annually taken action to continue the Standby Charge pursuant to Section 54984.7 of the Act and (ii) the Standby Charge has been collected on each year’s property tax roll.

F. The rate of the Standby Charge has not changed since it was initially levied in Fiscal Year 1992-1993.

G. Pursuant to Section 5(a) of Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the Standby Charge is exempt from the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4 of 188 April 25, 2023
Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

Section 3. Report of Engineer
A qualified engineer’s report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference. The proposed standby charge is based upon the report. The report includes the following: a description of the charge and the method by which it will be imposed; a compilation of the amount of the charge proposed for each parcel subject to the charge; a statement of the methodology and rationale followed in determining the degree of benefit conferred by the service for which the charge is made; and a discussion of the other factors described in Section 54984.2 of the Act.

Section 4. Affected Lands
A list of the assessor’s parcel number (or other identifying information for any parcel for which an assessor’s parcel number is not listed) of each parcel to be charged is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference. The list also includes the amount of the charge for each listed parcel.

Section 5. Proposed Charges
The proposed charge is as follows:
(a) Effective July 1, 2021, water standby charges shall be paid by certain property within the City not receiving water service as follows:
(1) “Acres 1": Within recorded tracts for which a Subdivision DeferredImprovement “SDI” Agreement exists, parcels not fronting upon a water main shall pay $15.00 per parcel per annum.
(2) “Acres 2": Within recorded tracts for which an SDI agreement exists, parcels fronting upon a water main shall pay $20.00 per parcel per annum. (3) “Acres 3": Within recorded tracts for which an SDI Agreement does not exist, parcels shall pay $25.00 per parcel per annum.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, water standby charges shall not be paid by certain property within the City as follows:
(1) Parcels contained in a condominium, townhouse or other multi-family residential development shall not pay a standby charge, provided common area parcels shall pay a charge at the rate specified in subsection (a).
(2) Ownership interests consisting solely of mineral rights shall not pay standby charges. (3) Parcels receiving water service as of the effective date shall not pay a standby charge. 189 April 25, 2023
Section 6. Public Hearing
(a) The Council shall conduct a public hearing at the City Council Chambers located at 21000 Hacienda Blvd, California City, California, on July 13, 2021. At the publish hearing, the Council will hear and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed charges. (b) The City Clerk is directed to publish notice of the public hearing.

Section 7. Encouragement of Public Participation
The City Council has adopted this Resolution and will hold the noticed public hearing referenced in Section 6 of the Resolution as part of the City’s commitment to open government and public participation. The adoption of this Resolution should not be interpreted as an admission by the City that the Resolution, or any of its contents, is required under applicable state law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June 2021 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
____________________
Jeanie O'Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:

Marie Stowers, Deputy City Clerk
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ITEM NO. NB 5.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Mayor Kulikoff
SUBJECT: Relocating the Manufactured Building At Par 3 To Central Park

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
During the April 11, 2023 City Council meeting, Mayor Kulikoff requested this item on the April 25, 2023 City Council meeting agenda. The manufactured building at Par 3 is not being used and continues to depreciate in value. The current location of the building has limited uses. It is very close to the lake and can pose significant risks if this building were to be used for youth programs. Relocating to Central Park, away from the lake, can provide added benefits in terms of available uses. Non-profits will have the ability to effectively use the building for after school and/or youth programs, among other public benefit uses.

FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal fiscal impact for discussion.

COUNCIL OPTIONS
Direct City Manager per Recommendation.

Other City Council direction.

RECOMMENDATION
DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO MOVE THE MANUFACTURED BUILDING FROM PAR 3 TO CENTRAL PARK.

ATTACHMENTS

MANUFACTURED BUILDING PICTURES
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ITEM NO. NB 6.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
APRIL 25, 2023
PREPARED BY: Mayor Pro Tem, Smith
SUBJECT: Cannabis Process Pause

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Staff has inherited a “mess” with our entire Cannabis Process from permitting, to compliance, to enforcement. Staff needs a temporary pause in order to get a plan and develop procedures for ensuring uniform application, uniform compliance, and uniformed enforcement in our cannabis industry. The pause will be in effect until the acting city manager informs the council that the staff is comfortable to proceed.

FISCAL IMPACT
Unkown

COUNCIL OPTIONS

1. Choose not to approve “Pause”

2. Choose to approve “Pause”

RECOMMENDATION
Council chooses to approve the “Pause”

ATTACHMENTS
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