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 DECEMBER 12TH, 2023
CLOSED SESSION @ 3:00PM
REGULAR MEETING @ 5:00PM
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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- Existing Litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Song and Zheng CS 2. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) Case Pending charge before State of California Public Employment Relations Board; California City Police Officers Association v. City of California City, Case No. LA-CE-1668-M Attorney: Thomas O’Connell
CS 3. Conference with Legal Counsel- Potential Litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Waste Management CS 4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator City Representative: Victor Pronto, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING @ 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Kulikoff, Creighton, Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
• Building
• City Clerk
• Fire
• Housing
• OHV
• Planning
• Police
CITY CLERK REPORTS/LATE COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from J.M. Powers dated December 1, 2023, December 2, 2023 and December 3, 2023.
J.M. Powers has requested that they be part of the official meeting records.
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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.
The City Council will receive the comments but cannot engage in back-and-forth discussion with the public or make any decision. The City Council can direct staff to bring the item back to a future agenda for discussion.
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 11/23/2023 through 12/07/2023 – by Finance Manager, Kenny Cooper
CC 2. Approve Cla-Val Service/Repair – by Public Works Director, Joe Barragan CC 3. Approve purchase of grant funded AED kit for Borax Bill Park First Aid Station – by OHV Manager, Inge Elmes
CC 4. Approve Mandatory Use of Force Training – by Police Chief, Jesse Hightower
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CM 1. Receive and File Support Letters and state and legislative platform process for City Hall – Interim City Manager, Michele Martinez Recommendation:
Receive and File
CM 2. Introducing the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program – Interim City Manager, Michele Martinez
Recommendation:
1. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to work on MOU with the CAPP program and with the Attorneys General's Office, cannabis control division.
2. Take no action and receive and file
CM 3. Update on Budget Stabilization Plan– Interim City Manager, Michele Martinez Recommendation:
1. Adopt the proposed operational budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and proceed with the implementation of the Budget Stabilization Plan. This will position the City to address financial uncertainties that may arise.
2. Adopt only the proposed operational budget for the fiscal year 2023/2024. This allows the city to focus on immediate financial needs while still planning for the future.
3. Instruct the City Manager to collaborate with consultants in preparing alternative options for consideration regarding budget monitoring, performance evaluation, and budget stabilization. This will provide the city with a range of strategies to ensure financial stability December 12, 2023 3 - 259
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE
A. Mayor read the item
B. Mayor declare the Public Hearing open
C. Hear staff report
D. Council questions only
E. Ask city clerk to report on any communication(s)
F. Mayor call for public testimony
G. Close Public Hearing by motion
H. Council discussion
I. Council motion and vote
PH 1. CDBG Funds to Complete Balsitis Park Project – by Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Theresa Oaks
Recommendation:
Council to discuss, take public testimony and direct staff to continue with the grant application process.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Kudu/Eland Solar Reimbursement Agreement – by Planning Consultant, Anu Doravari Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Reimbursement Agreement between California City and project applicant ‘69SV 8ME, LLC’ executing the solar project entitled ‘Kudu/Eland’.
NB 2. Introduction of Ordinance Amending City Manager Contracting Authority and Purchasing Agent Authority pursuant to California City Municipal Code – by City Attorney, Victor Ponto
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 3-3.109 SUBSECTION (D) OF ARTICLE 1 AND SECTION 3-3.203 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 3 OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING CITY MANAGER CLAIMS AUTHORITY AND PURCHASING AGENT
AUTHORITY
NB 3. Establishing a New Deputy City Manager Classification – by, Interim City Manager, Michele Martinez
Recommendation:
Recommendation that City Council adopt Resolution No. 12-23-3012 December 12, 2023 4 - 259
NB 4. The City of California City desires to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including new provisions detailed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’ FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirement and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.” – by Public Works Director, Joe Barragan Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council pass a resolution approving Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as required and hereby adopts the updated 2023 Title VI Plan.
NB 5. Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for 2024 – by City Clerk, Socorro Chavez Recommendation:
Approve proposed calendar for 2024
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.
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Fiscal Year Total to Date September Total
420 90
211 55
6 0
0 0
197 78
91 52
91 52
20 9
0 0
0 0
Total Permits Issued 225 67
Building
Inspections
Projects Finaled
Commercial Inspections
Commercial Inspection Finaled
Permit Applications Received
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT)
Plan Check Completed
New Residential Home Permits
New Commercial Building Permits
New Cannabis Building Permits
DR
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BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERICIAL FINAL
DRAINIAGE
DRYWALL NAILING 1
ELECTRICAL PANEL 1
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
ELECTRICAL ROUGH 4
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB 2
FOUNDATION
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING 6
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels) 4
GARAGE
GAS PRESSURE TEST 2
HVAC
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN 1
INSULATION 5
LATHING
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH 2
N‐SFD FINAL 10
PANEL UPGRADE 9
PATIO FINAL 1
PATIO COVER 2
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH 2
RE‐ROOF 2
SEEPAGE PIT 5
SEPTIC TANK 5
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR 19
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING 3
WATER HEATER
WINDOWS 4
MISCELLANEOUS 1
90 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
0 TOTAL
0 INSPECTION DETAILS SEPT 2023 TOTAL INSPECTIONS SEPT 2023 COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 90 55
COMM INSPECTIONS SEPT 23
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Fiscal Year Total to Date October Total
570 150
310 99
13 7
0 0
299 102
131 40
131 40
22 2
1 1
1 1
300 75
Building
Inspections
Projects Finaled
Commercial Inspections
Commercial Inspection Finaled
New Cannabis Building Permits
Total Permits Issued
Permit Applications Received
New Commercial Building Permits
New Residential Home Permits
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT)
Plan Check Completed
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BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERICIAL FINAL
DRAINIAGE
DRYWALL NAILING 3
ELECTRICAL PANEL
ELECTRICAL RELEASE 6
ELECTRICAL ROUGH 6 2-MEP
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB 4
FOUNDATION 2
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING 14
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels) 5
GARAGE
GAS PRESSURE TEST 4
HVAC 6
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN
INSULATION 2
LATHING
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH 5
N-SFD FINAL 2
PANEL UPGRADE 6
PATIO FINAL
PATIO COVER
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH 6
RE-ROOF 6
SEEPAGE PIT 7
SEPTIC TANK 7
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR 44
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING 4
WATER HEATER 5
WINDOWS 6
MISCELLANEOUS 6
150
0 TOTAL
7 INSPECTION DETAILS OCT 2023 TOTAL INSPECTIONS OCT 2023 COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 150 99
COMM INSPECTIONS OCT 23 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
2-HVAC
2-SOLAR FOOTING
1-ROOF SHEATHING
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Fiscal Year Total to Date November Total
695 125
382 72
19 6
2 2
400 101
168 37
168 37
30 8
1 0
1 0
300 75
New Cannabis Building Permits
Total Permits Issued
Permit Applications Received
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT)
Plan Check Completed
New Residential Home Permits
New Commercial Building Permits
Building
Inspections
Projects Finaled
Commercial Inspections
Commercial Inspection Finaled
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BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERICIAL FINAL
DRAINIAGE
DRYWALL NAILING 5
ELECTRICAL PANEL 1
ELECTRICAL RELEASE 5
ELECTRICAL ROUGH 5 3-UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB 6
FOUNDATION
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING 7
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels) 6
GARAGE
GAS PRESSURE TEST 2
HVAC 4
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN
INSULATION 3
LATHING 3
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH 5
N-SFD FINAL 6
PANEL UPGRADE 4
PATIO FINAL
PATIO COVER
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH 7
RE-ROOF 5
SEEPAGE PIT 1
SEPTIC TANK 1
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR 33
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING 5
WATER HEATER 3
WINDOWS 5
MISCELLANEOUS 3
125
6 INSPECTION DETAILS NOV 2023 TOTAL INSPECTIONS NOV 2023 COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS COMM INSPECTIONS NOV 23
125 72
COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
2 1-FINAL ELECTRICAL
1-FINAL ROOF
1-ROOF SHEATHING
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Clerk Department Report (November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023)
Upcoming Information:
Visit Granicus for Live Meetings under “View Event”
https://californiacity.granicus.com/viewpublisher?view_id=1 2023 October Monthly Report: Completed: Received: Pending:
Business License / Cannabis Permits 21 10 6
Public Record Request: 10 5 3
Agendas: 7 7 0
Special Event, etc. Permits: 1 1 1
Calls: Varies 210
Emails: 404 220
Counter Traffic: Varies 120
Research/ On Going Projects:
• City Clerk Analyzing Cannabis Procedures
• City Chamber Infostructure (Sound System)
• Committee Vacancies
• Elections (Measure Update)
• Claim Process
• Donated Property Information
• New Coming Businesses
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November 2023 Monthly Report
Current Notable Events:
• New CE officer currently in training.
PROJECTS STATUS
Carl Moyer AQMD Engine
Replacement Grant:
Awaiting Official Notification of Award Modifying Grant Request per AQMD’s guidance and direction.
FEMA SAFER Grant
Staffing Retention
In application Process
Kern County OES- EOC Mobile
Comm Equip.
Awarded Awaiting Fulfillment
Specialty Programs:
• Pet Chip Reader Scans
o November: 1 Annual Total: 21
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 requests are increasing.
Fleet Maintenance:
• Small vehicles are experiencing consistent mechanical issues and component failures due to age.
o Command Vehicle- End of life- still in service.
several recent repairs.
o Patrol- Out of Service.
moderate repair required (waiting for budget).
o Arson Unit- In Service.
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o Code Enforcement Vehicle-Escape- Out of service.
(2 years in repair-unknown ETA due to no parts).
o Code Enforcement Vehicle- F150- Borderline in-service.
Numerous issues.
o Pierce Type I front-line engine- In service.
Numerous recent moderate repairs.
o Seagrave reserve Type I Engine- Out of service.
Too costly to repair.
o American La France Type I Reserve engine- Border-line in-service.
Several DOT issues, requires heavy maintenance and repair. o Type III wildland engine- In service.
o Rescue Squad- In Service.
Small equipment is receiving regular maintenance.
2023 November Monthly Call Volume: 237
• Fires: 11
o Structure: 6
o Outdoor/Rubbish: 3
o Other: 2
• EMS: 150
• Hazardous Condition (no fire): 4
• Service/Assist Calls: 10
• Good Intent Calls: 55
• False Calls: 5
• Special Incident: 2
November 2023 Simultaneous Calls: 10
2022 November Monthly Call Volume: 255
• Fires: 6
o Vehicle: 4
o Vegetation: 1
o Other: 1
• EMS: 207
• Hazardous Conditions: 7
• Service/Assist calls: 9
• Good Intent: 52
• False Alarms: 15
November 2022 Simultaneous Calls:18
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Code Enforcement
Report Criteria:
Location Type Location Field Date From To
All All 11/01/2023 11/30/2023
Case Activity:
Total
New Cases 144
Closed Cases 70
Open Cases at start of period 172
Open Cases at end of period 246
Violation Activity
New Violations Cited
Tota
l
ABANDONED REFRIG/APPLIANCE 2
ABANDONED SHOPPING CART 9
ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES 8
ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY 16
ANIMALS 2
Bars on windows 1
BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT 2
Business License Check 1
Cannabis City Business License Required 1
Cannabis Employee Permit 1
Cannabis odor control devices required 1
Cannabis Odor Industrial 51
Cannabis Records/ Metrc Tagging 1
CCMC 5-1.901 COVERING OR CAPPING SEPTIC REQUIRED 1
Certificate of Occupancy Needed 1
CFC ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 14
CFC ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION 7
CFC Exit obstructed/ Means of Egress Continuity 1
CFC Exit Sign Illumination 1
CFC Fire Lane, No Parking 4
CFC Open Electrical Terminations 1
CFC PREMISES IDENTIFICATION 3
CFC Smoke detectors required, sleeping spaces 1
CFC Termination of Alarm Monitoring Service 1
COLLECTION OF TRASH 2
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Dangerous Building 1
Dead Tree 2
DOG LICENSE REQUIRED 1
EASEMENT 15
ENCROACHMENT 11
FAIL TO MAINTAIN VACANT PROPERTY 1
FENCING VIOLATION 1
Health & Safety (Septic Tank Overflow) 1
Illegal Dumping 13
ILLEGAL HOME BUSINESS 1
ILLEGAL STORAGE OF INOP VEHICLE 1
Industrial Zoning Requirements 1
INFORMATION 3
LEASH LAW 2
Live Stock Zoning Violation 1
LIVING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 2
MISCELLANEOUS 1
MOBILE VENDING 1
MUST HAVE TRASH SERVICE 3
NEIGHBOR PROBLEM 1
NO BUSINESS LICENSE 2
NO YARD SALE SIGN PERMIT 1
NUISANCE OR EXCESSIVE ANIMALS 1
PUBLIC NUISANCE (Building safety) 2
RABIES VACCINATION 1
Red Tagged 1
RUBBISH 3
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING 2
TRAILER NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE CAPABLE OF TOWING SAME 1 Trash Bin Compliance Check 2
Trash Can Lids 2
TRASH CANS LEFT OUT 3
TRASH COLLECTION 6
UNKNOWN 1
UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS 6
UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF RUBBISH 3
Yard Sale Permit Issued 33
Totals 268
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Nicole Jarmon-Simmons/ Housing Manager
SUBJECT: Desert Jade & Legends Housing
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Desert Jade
Currently have 89 apartments filled.
7 are awaiting rehab.
Waitlist currently has 92 applicants.
We are about 65% done with inspections.
Part-time maintenance position has been filled awaiting background. 85% of leases have been renewed.
Legends
Currently has 4 apartments and 5 houses filled.
2 are awaiting rehab (1 will be vacant 12/23)
Waitlist is combined with Desert Jade
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ITEM NO.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 2023
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Events
Thanksgiving Holiday week was successful with a total of 410 visible RV groups. The next holiday staff will be preparing for is New Years which historically brings in a large number of visitors. The Visitor Center has many souvenir items for sale that would make great Christmas presents.
Operations
Regular hours of operation for Borax Bill Park Visitor Station are Thursday 7am-5pm, Friday 10am6pm, and Saturday/Sunday 7am-5pm. Special hours for the New Years Holiday are December 27th & 28th: 8am-4pm, 29th – January 1st, 2024: 7am-11pm and January 2nd: 8am-4pm.
Manager Updates
Staff is focused on closing out G22 grants for reimbursements and preparing for New Years Holiday weekend.
Finance Report
For the month of November, OHV sales totaled $59,222.00. These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals.
*Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month.
**OHV sales are deposited to specific OHV Permit Program GL revenue codes #29-3992 through #29-3998. Please refer to the financial statement for details. ***Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are allocated to GL revenue code 29-3691.
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DEPARTMENT REPORT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 12, 2023
FROM: PLANNING DEPERTMENT
SUBJECT: MONTHLY PLANNING DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL REPORT
Staff
Consultant Planner Anu Doravari
Planning Admin (Lilia “Liz” Garcia)
Projects/Applications
This report includes the following items:
A. An update on major planning efforts
B. Planning Dept. financial report November 2023
1. Padron Metals Finishing Co ZC 22-04
The CEQA document was submitted for to Ceqanet on October 25, 2023 and is posted for 30-day public review period. Project has completed the public hearing period and is scheduled to appear on the Planning Commission meeting on December 19 2023.
2. Calrox II ZC 21-07
The CEQA document was submitted to Ceqanet on October 26, 2023 and is posted for 30-day public review period. Project has completed the public hearing period and is scheduled to appear on the Planning Commission meeting on December 19 2023.
3. Olivia Davidson ZC 22-02
The CEQA document was submitted to Ceqanet on October 25, 2023 and is posted for 30-day public review period. Project has completed the public hearing period and is scheduled to appear on the Planning Commission meeting on December 19 2023.
4. Kudu/Eland II Solar CUP 19-04
Ownership has changed on this project since its inception in 2019 and Staff has drafted a reimbursement agreement for City Council review. This item and will be presented at the December 12th 2023 meeting.
5. IWVGA Pipeline Project
Staff has conducted meetings with the client to gain an understanding of this county wide 50 mile water pipeline. Applicant is advised to submit the required documents to various departments to provide an acceptable site plan document.
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B. Planning Dept. financial report October 2023
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0 0 0
6 1
6 5
7 0
OCTOBER 2023 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
0 1 0
4 4
8 9
1 0
NOVEMBER 2023 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
NOVEMBER 2023 Stats
OCTOBER 2023 vs NOVEMBER 2023 Up by 8%
Part 1 Crimes October 2023 – 25
Part 1 Crimes November 2023 -- 27
30 10
22 41
27 0
10 20
30 40
50 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2019 - 2023
November Part 1 Crimes - as of 12/07/2023
0 0 0 0 0
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
MURDERNOVEMBER
15 4 6
13 9
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
TOTAL VIOLENT
CRIMES -
NOVEMBER
15 6
16 28
18 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
TOTAL PROPERTY
CRIMES - NOVEMBER
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NOVEMBER 2023 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (Nov): 1,752 Total Arrests (Nov): 30 Felony Arrests: 13 Misd. Arrests: 17 Total Incidents (2023): 19,467 Total Arrests (2023): 479 Felony Arrests: 191 Misd. Arrests: 288 Calls for Service (Nov): 1,094 Calls for Service (2023): 13,652 Citations Issued (Nov): 40 Citations Issued (2023): 633 • On November 2, 2023, CCPD officer along with the assistance of the KC Probation Department, CDCR, and HIDTA, served two search warrants and were successful in the apprehension of two suspects who were arrested and booked for possession of stolen propery, burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime.
• For two years now November 14 has become the day when our LE Records and Support personnel is observed and our very own Raquel Escobar was recognized for her professionalism and maintenance of police records and case files for the department. • The California City Police Department is thankful for the support it has received throughout the year and wish the members of the community and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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California City Animal Shelter
November 2023 Totals
California City
An im a l Sh elt er St a t s
Criteria Novem ber, 2023 Novem ber, 2022
Total Animals In 28 32
Adoptions 7 7
To Rescues 0 4
Canvassed 32 44
Warnings Issued 21 25
Returned to Owner 8 19
Put to Sleep 0 0
Licenses Issued 8 32
Citations 3 2
Dog Bites 0 1
Owner Surrender 3 1
Calls to PD/ Shelter 84 53
DOA 8 12
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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 $2,363.15
FY 2023-24 $1,889.88
Total: $14,207.20**
**Updated through 12/07/23
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Total Animals In
Adoptions
To Rescues
Canvassed
Warnings Issued
Returned to Owner
Put to Sleep
Licenses Issued
Citations
Dog Bites
Owner Surrender
Calls to PD/Shelter
DOA
California City Animal Shelter Stats
November, 2022 November, 2023
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California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 11/23/2023 - 12/7/2023 Dec 05, 2023 03:48PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GL Account Name 12/05/2023 113272 Western 09/29/2023 045001 148633 95,054.56- 95,054.56- 525213820 Interest Expense Total 113272: 95,054.56-
113331 Frontier 11/19-12/18/23 11/19/2023 081503-5 1119 3,636.83 3,636.83 535310284 Telephone - Land Total 113331: 3,636.83
113332 Verizon Business 10/01-10/31-23 11/10/2023 62902000 59.22 59.22 184215284 Telephone - Land Total 113332: 59.22
113333 Verizon Wireless 10/17-11/16/23 11/16/2023 9949478952 38.01 38.01 194222286 Communications Ma Total 113333: 38.01
12/05/2023 113334 Western Alliance Bank 05/01-11/01/23 09/29/2023 045001 148633 95,054.56 95,054.56 525213820 Interest Expense Total 113334: 95,054.56
12/07/2023 113336 Alexander Enterprises, I Water Bills 11/01-11/30/23 11/20/2023 3833 3,739.07 3,739.07 515115630 Contracts Total 113336: 3,739.07
12/07/2023 113337 Amazon Capital Services Phone Belt Clip 11/19/2023 1XTQ-VCJT-QT1 12.81 12.81 104161241 Office Supplies Total 113337: 12.81
12/07/2023 113338 Amber Chemical, Inc. Hypochlorite Solution 11/16/2023 0379966-IN 1,313.60 1,313.60 515115480 Chemicals/EMS Med Total 113338: 1,313.60
12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 08/15/2023 2601568467 112.74 112.74 545410451 Armory/Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 09/05/2023 2601572094 85.40 85.40 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 09/12/2023 2601573133 123.64 123.64 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 09/19/2023 2601574280 88.76 88.76 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 09/26/2023 2601575425 88.76 88.76 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 10/03/2023 2601576517 142.50 142.50 545410451 Armory/Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 11/14/2023 2601583377 92.12 92.12 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 11/21/2023 2601584376 116.10 116.10 545410451 Armory /Safety Equi 12/07/2023 113339 Aramark Pants Weekly Service 11/28/2023 2601585480 92.56 92.56 545410451 Armory/Safety Equi CC 1.
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CC: 2.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 12, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Cla-Val Service/Repair
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
Our water system utilizes automatic flow and pressure control valves made by Cla-Val. Due to an increase in water line leaks in that area, it was decided to have the valves inspected. Just like the backflow units, the Cla-Val valves have to be inspected by certified technicians. We called Cla-Val out to give us a quote for that service. However due to a miscommunication, they were told to perform the inspections and needed repairs instead of providing a quote first.
Therefore, due to this miscommunication, the work was performed and invoiced. Staff is recommending these inspections and repairs should be paid from the 23/24 budget year; GL 51-5115-310. Public Works humbly apologizes for this error and better communication will definitely be had in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Requested for FY 23-24 from 51-5115-310 $ 3,654.58 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approver payment for invoice number 880093.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Cla-Val Invoice 880093
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5337 Currency: USD US Dollar 2
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INVOICE
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Item: 9817903K : 12" Kit, Rubber Rebuild 100 NBR 150/300
0.000 10/20/2023 760.00000 760.00
2 1.000 1.000
Item: 9170037H : CDC Kit, Rubber Rebuild 1/2" B
0.000 10/20/2023 16.00000 16.00
3 1.000 1.000
Item: 9170036K : CDC Kit, Rubber Rebuild 3/8" B
0.000 10/20/2023 13.60000 13.60
4 1.000 1.000
Item: 9170003K : CRD/CDHS18 Kit, Rubber Rebuild 3/8" SR
0.000 10/20/2023 106.40000 106.40
5 1.000 1.000
Item: 9170019F : CV KIT,RPPT 3/8" B
0.000 10/20/2023 40.00000 40.00
6 1.000 1.000
Item: 90284154F : GAGE,LF 0-200 1/4 2H
0.000 10/20/2023 85.60000 85.60
7 4.000 4.000
Item: 9605111J : Labor, Prevailing Wage 2 People
0.000 10/20/2023 349.00000 1,396.00
8 1.000 1.000
Item: 2716112E : STAINLESS STEEL TUBING AND FITTINGS
0.000 10/20/2023 385.00000 385.00
9 5.000 5.000
Item: 9605112Z : Travel - 2 People
0.000 10/20/2023 150.00000 750.00
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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
21000 Hacienda Blvd
California City CA 93505-2259
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INVOICE
Regular Invoice
City of California City Rands-Mojave
Service Tech: 5 Michael Godin
Service Date: 10/10/2023
Service Tech: 7 Justin Sisanachandeng
Service Date: 10/10/2023
Reported By: Amo Meza
Rands-Mojave 12" PRV 12" 90 SERIES
Inlet: 100
Outlet: 92
Next Service Date: 10/10/2026
Summary: Performed preventative maintenance
12" kit
CRD Kit
Cv kit
Replaced 0-200 gauge
Internals in good condition
Found cover port almost completely plugged
Customer provided new stainless y strainer to replace old brass one.
Had to plumb new supply line with 1 fitting and 2' of stainless tubing.
Loaded valve
Provided startup lesson to on site operators per their request.
Sales Amount 3,552.60
Freight
Sales Tax
Prepaid Amount
0.00 101.98
0.00 Total 3,654.58
Please refer to invoice number or return invoice copy when remitting.
Terms and conditions are located here:
https://www.cla-val.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Customer_terms.pdf Customer: 5337/2 Page: 2 of 3 v10 8/25/2021
2% PER MONTH SERVICE CHARGE IF NOT PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS In accepting customer's order, seller disclaims any liability for penalty clauses or other punitive claims that may appear on or as a part of the customer order. This condition is in addition to seller's published terms. Seller represents that with respect to the production of articles and/or the performance of the services covered by this invoice. It was fully complied with section 12(A) of the fair labor standards act of 1938, as amended. Goods held at factory for customer's benefit will be invoiced on completion and terms of payment will apply from invoice date. 2% per month service charge if not paid in accordance with terms.
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INVOICE
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Sales Amount 3,552.60
Freight
Sales Tax
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0.00 Total 3,654.58
Please refer to invoice number or return invoice copy when remitting.
Terms and conditions are located here:
https://www.cla-val.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Customer_terms.pdf Customer: 5337/2 Page: 3 of 3 v10 8/25/2021
2% PER MONTH SERVICE CHARGE IF NOT PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS In accepting customer's order, seller disclaims any liability for penalty clauses or other punitive claims that may appear on or as a part of the customer order. This condition is in addition to seller's published terms. Seller represents that with respect to the production of articles and/or the performance of the services covered by this invoice. It was fully complied with section 12(A) of the fair labor standards act of 1938, as amended. Goods held at factory for customer's benefit will be invoiced on completion and terms of payment will apply from invoice date. 2% per month service charge if not paid in accordance with terms.
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ITEM NO. CC 3.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT: Approve purchase of grant funded AED kit for Borax Bill Park First Aid Station
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The city of California City was awarded a total of $2,500.00 through the OHMVR grant program to purchase an AED Kit for the first aid station at Borax Bill Park. Kit includes warranty, 1 year unit management subscription, AED, cartridges, and secured cabinet. In the event of an emergency, trained staff will have access for that level of care.
The Phillips HeartStart kit is comparable to what has been used in the past at the Borax Bill Park First Aid Station which also includes the 1-year management subscription at no additional cost. There is enough funding to include extra batteries, pads, and supplies with this unit. Only trained staff will have access to the kit.
FISCAL IMPACT
Cost not to exceed grant award of $2,500.00. Allocated to GL code 16-4250-450.
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve purchase of Phillips HeartStart AED Package and extras not to exceed grant award of $2,500.00.
ATTACHMENTS
• Phillips HeartStart AED Kit Quote
• American AED Kit Quote
• DebiTech AED Kit Quote
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To:
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 12, 2023
Mayor and Council
PREPARED BY: Jesse Hightower, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Mandatory Use of Force Training
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. CC 4.
Every two years, police officers throughout the state must participate in what is commonly referred to as "Perishable Skills" training. This POST mandated training consists of shooting, driving, first aid, domestic violence updates, de-escalation techniques, arrest and control, and use of force. Historically, CCPD has sent officers to outside agencies to get this training completed. These courses are found in three-day blocks and are POST approved. This always consists of travel, hotels, per diem, fuel costs and overtime to back fill positions. This year, with budgeting in mind, I chose another, less expensive option. Instead of sending officers to either Fresno or Riverside County, we were able to reach out to other entities that offer these either for free or at minimal costs. To date, all CCPD officers have completed all aspects of their perishable skills training except for the use of force portion. To remain compliant with POST, I have found a POST certified use of force class, in lieu of sending officers out and preserving my already thin budget. This course is held online, meaning no travel expense, no per diem and no hotel costs. This eight-hour course is offered through Performa Labs, Inc (POST ID 1487-29580). The costs for 11 "seats" are $1,375, or $125 per student. This is the last portion of perishable skills training and would make every CCPD officer POST compliant for the next two years.
Since this is an online course, it can be done at the officers own pace while on duty which would incur no costs. It is also a POST Plan I which means tuition is reimbursable.
As discussed in previous council meetings regarding spending, this course is necessary and cannot be put off to another date, as it needs to be completed before the end of 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal, to be paid from GL 18-4212-230. This training, and others like it have been December 12, 2023 56 - 259
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ITEM NO. CM 1.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Michele Martinez, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Receive and File Support Letters and state and legislative platform process for City Hall
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The Mayor and Council have expressed their desire to establish a systematic approach for soliciting support letters as well as advocating for federal and state legislations that are in the best interest of our city as a whole. In line with this, we have included a support letter for the SCE California City Project, along with a state and legislative platform process.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE AND FILE
ATTACHMENTS
• SCE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
• SIGNED SCE COMPANY CAL CITY SUBSTATION UPGRADE PROJECT LETTER • SUPPORT LETTER
• SUPPORT LETTER 2
• 2023/2024 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
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SCE Cal City Substation 115 kV Upgrade Project
CEQA Scoping Meeting
1 Meeting Information Virtual Meeting No. 1 Virtual Meeting No. 2 Day and Date Thursday, November 30, 2023 Thursday, November 30, 2023 Time 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Attend by Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CPUCScopingMeeting
or by phone: (888) 788-0099
Webinar ID: 850 0342 5465
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Scoping Meeting Agenda
• Introductions
• Purpose of the Meeting
• Application and Permitting Process
• Environmental Review Process (CEQA)
• Project Overview
• Scoping: Environmental Impacts and Alternatives
• Public Comments
• Next Steps
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Introductions
State Lead Agency (CEQA): California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC)
• Boris Sanchez, CPUC Project Coordinator
Consultant: Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
• Matt Fagundes, ESA Project Manager
• Maria Hensel, ESA
• Olivia Silverstein, ESA
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Purpose of this Meeting
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What is Scoping?
• Scoping is the process of soliciting public and
agency input regarding the scope and content of an
EIR, in advance of its preparation.
• CPUC is requesting comments to inform the scope
and content of the EIR and help identify the
actions, alternatives, mitigation measures, and
environmental effects to be analyzed in the EIR.
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Application Process
Southern California Edison (SCE)
CPUC Discretionary Decision
Approve Disapprove
Proposes to build infrastructure
SCE seeks Permit to Construct (PTC)
or
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CEQA Overview
• The California Environmental Quality Act
• Inform decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental effects of a proposed project
• Identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced
• Prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment through the use of alternatives or mitigation measures
• Disclose to the public the reasons why a governmental agency approved the project if significant environmental effects are involved • Focus on physical impacts to the environment
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CEQA EIR Process
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CEQA: Project Description
• Construction
• What would be built
• How would the project be built
• Construction methodology
• Equipment required
• Workers required
• Project schedule- duration/phases
• Operations
• How would the project
be operated
• Operational personnel
required
• Maintenance
• How is the project maintained
• When is maintenance performed
• Maintenance personnel required
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Project
Location
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Project
Description
11 • 10-acre expansion of the existing (5-acre) Cal City Substation
• Upgrade the Cal City substation
from 33/12 kV to 115/33 kV and
115/12 kV
• Fourteen new underground 12
kV distribution getaways
• Two new underground 33 kV
distribution getaways from Cal
City Substation
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Existing Cal City Substation
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Project
Description
13 • Two new 115 kV subtransmission
lines • 42-mile overhead line from Kramer
Substation to Cal City Substation
• 28-mile overhead line from Cal City
Substation to Holgate Switchyard
with a tap to Edwards Substation.
• Electrical and telecommunication
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• Aesthetics
• Agriculture and Forestry Resources
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Energy
• Geology and Soils
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Noise
• Population and Housing
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation and Traffic
• Tribal Cultural Resources
• Utilities and Service Systems
• Wildfire
CEQA: Environmental Resource Areas
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For Each Resource Area . . .
• Define and Describe Existing Setting
• Environmental setting
• Regulatory setting
• Establish Thresholds of Significance
• What defines a “significant” impact
• Identify Project Impacts and Mitigation
• CPUC Mitigations
• Significance after mitigation
• Evaluate Cumulative Impacts
• Impacts of Alternatives
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CEQA: Project Alternatives
• Identify a range of reasonable alternatives to avoid or substantially lessen significant effects of the project • Feasible
• Legal, regulatory, technical
• Meet most basic project objectives
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Project Objectives
SCE has identified the following objectives for the Project:
• Add load-serving capacity in the electrical needs area (ENA) to serve current and long-term forecast electrical demand;
• Improve system reliability within the ENA by providing diverse routes of power supply to the region;
• Improve system operational flexibility by minimizing the reliance on Edwards Substation (located on military base with restricted access) to provide power to the ENA (adjacent to military base); and
• Improve system reliability within the ENA by providing a diversely-routed second 115 kV source line to Edwards Substation.
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Alternatives may include . . .
• Those considered or suggested by the
• Southern California Edison
• Public/agencies
• Developed by CEQA team
• Project Alternatives:
• Locations
• Routes
• Technology (e.g., underground lines)
• Others?
• “No Project” alternative
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To Get Involved in the CEQA Process
• You’re on the right track!
• Please stay on and provide your scoping input
• Scoping Process
• Notice of Preparation sent on November 8, 2023
• Scoping Period closes on December 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. • How to comment:
• Verbally at this Scoping Meeting and/or by submitting a Comment Letter via Mail, or via Email
• Draft EIR
• Anticipated release is March 2024
CPUC Project Webpage:
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Public Comment Mailing Address:
Boris Sanchez, CPUC
C/O Environmental Science Associates, Attn. M. Hensel
775 Baywood Drive; Suite 100, Petaluma, CA 94954
E-mail: [email protected]
Scoping Comment Deadline: (5 p.m.) December 8, 2023
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Public
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22 Discussion Guidelines
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23 Public Comments
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUPERVISORS
Phillip Peters
Zack Scrivner
Jeff Flores...
David Couch
Leticia Perez
District'l
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
KATHLEEN KRAUSE
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Kern County Administrative Center
'1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Telephone (661) 868-3585
TTY Relay (800) 735-2929
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Boris Sanchez. CPUC c/o Environmental Science Associates Attn. M. Hensel Cal City Project
775 Baywood Drive, Suite 100
Petaluma" CA 94954
RE: Southern California Edison Company's Cal City Substation l15 kV Upgrade Project (Application No. A.23-03405)
Dear Mr. Boris.
I write on behalfofthe Kem County Board of Supervisors to request that Califomia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) expedite Southem Califomia Edison Company's Cal City Substation I 15 kV Upgrade Project (Application No. 4.23-03-005).
Among the most critical reasons that we suppo( this project and request that it be expedited are:
Kem County's economy is in transition. The Board ofSupervisors, in partnership with the community, is working to improve the economic viability of Kem County by facilitating the creation and retention of newjobs. To do this, we must have increased electrical capacity.
2. In addition to resolving electrical capacity in Califomia City, this project will provide resiliency to Edwards Air Force Base and has the potential ofproviding capacity for additional renewable projects in the region that will enable the State to meet its Green House Gas reduction goals.
We respectfully ask that CPUC commit to expediting the aforementioned project within Kem County and appreciate your consideration ofour request. Ifyou would like to discuss this matter fi.rther, please contact our Chief Administrative Offrcer, James Zervis, at or(661) 868-3198.
Sincerely,
Jeff Flores. Chairman
Kem County Board of Supervisors
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Alice Reynolds, Presiden! Califomia Public Utilities Commission Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor & Director, Govemor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GoBiz)
Honorable Members, Kem County Legislative Delegation
Michael Backstrom, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, SCE Andrew R. Baldonado, Vice President, State Public Affairs, SCE Larry Chung, Vice President, Local Public Affairs, SCE
Calvin Rossi, Region Manager, SCE
Lorelei Oviatt, Director, Kem County Planning & Natural Resources Deparfrnent Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange
Carter Wetch & Associates
Karen Douglas, Assigned Commissioner for the CPUC
Karen Mouritsen Califomia State Director, BLM
Michelle Lynch , Califomia Desert District Manager, BLM Brandon Anderson, Califomia Desert District Assistant District Manager December 12, 2023 85 - 259
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Boris Sanchez, CPUC c/o Environmental Science Associates Attn: M Hensel Cal City Project
775 Baywood Drive, Suite 100
Petaluma, CA 94954
Subject: Urgent Request for Prioritizing Southern California Edison Company's Cal City Substation 115 kV Upgrade Project
Dear Mr. Boris Sanchez,
I am writing to you today on behalf of California City to urgently appeal to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to prioritize the Cal City Substation 115 kV Upgrade Project (Application No. 4.23-03-005) proposed by Southern California Edison Company.
We wholeheartedly support this project and stress the critical need for its swift completion due to the following paramount reasons:
Firstly, California City is currently undergoing a significant economic transition. Our Mayor, City Council, and the entire community are tirelessly working towards enhancing the economic sustainability of our city. This entails the promotion of new housing opportunities, attracting fresh businesses, and fostering the creation and retention of jobs. However, achieving these goals necessitates a substantial increase in our electrical capacity.
Furthermore, beyond addressing the immediate electrical capacity issues in California City, this project will also bestow vital resilience upon Edwards Air Force Base. Additionally, it possesses the potential to accommodate additional renewable projects in the region, thereby propelling the state towards substantial progress in achieving its green house gas reduction targets.
In light of these reasons, we implore the CPUC to prioritize the Cal City Substation 115 kV Upgrade Project. By expediting the completion of this project, you will not only support the economic growth of California City but also contribute to the broader goals of renewable energy and environmental sustainability. We believe that the successful implementation of this
CITY HALL
21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
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760-373-8661
www.californiacity-ca.gov
Kelly Kulikoff
MAYOR
Ronald Smith
MAYOR PRO TEM
Jim Creighton
Karen Macedonio
Michael Kulikoff
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Michele Martinez
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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project will bring about positive outcomes for our city, the surrounding region, and the state as a whole.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We eagerly await your prompt response and actions towards prioritizing this vital project. Should you wish to further discuss this matter, please feel free to contact our Interim
City Manager, Michele Martinez, at [email protected] or 714-887-9845.
Sincerely,
Kelly Kulikoff
Mayor
California City
Cc: Alice Reynolds, President California Public Utilities Commission Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor & Director, Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GoBiz)
Honorable Members, Kern County Legislative Delegation
Michael Backstrom, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, SCE Andrew R. Baldonado, Vice President, State Public Affairs, SCE Larry Chung, Vice President, Local Public Affairs, SCE
Calvin Rossi, Region Manager, SCE
Lorelei Oviatt, Director, Kem County Planning & Natural Resources Department Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange Carter Wetch & Associates Karen Douglas, Assigned Commissioner for the CPUC
Karen Mouritsen California State Director, BLM
Michelle Lynch California Desert District Manager, BLM , Brandon Anderson, California Desert District Assistant District Manage December 12, 2023 87 - 259
December 8, 2023
Mr. Ahron Hakimi
Executive Director
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: Support for Kern Council of Governments' submittal for Caltrans Sustainable Communities funding to prepare a transportation development plan for nine Kern County rural transit operators
Mr. Hakimi,
The City of California City is pleased to support the Kern Council of Governments' efforts to secure Caltrans' Sustainable Communities grant funds to prepare a five-year transportation development plan for Kern County's nine rural transit operators.
The plans will analyze existing service conditions/resources, predict the needs of service within a five-year horizon, and make recommendations as to how to preserve the existing service and make rational improvements over the planning horizon. The plans will also provide the operators with revenue sources to maintain and possibly expand the service.
The City of California City is well aware of the needs of transit-dependent and lowincome residents as well as the needs of elderly and disabled residents and how these needs may
CITY HALL
21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
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760-373-8661
www.californiacity-ca.gov
Kelly Kulikoff
MAYOR
Ronald Smith
MAYOR PRO TEM
Jim Creighton
Michael Kulikoff
Karen Macedonio
COUNCIL MEMBERS
__________________
Michele Martinez
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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be met and improved. We are also aware of the needs of our community's residents who may desire to travel outside our city using the Kern Transit intercity service.
The City of California City hopes that your proposed application receives favorable consideration. We welcome the opportunity to assist the Kern Council of Governments in its rural public planning efforts.
Regards,
Kelly Kulikoff
Mayor
City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA 93505
Phone (661) 752-3293
Fax (760) 373-7532
Email: [email protected]
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California City
2023/2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Guidelines for Legislative Positions
The Legislative Platform provides a streamlined process through which the City Council, City Manager, City staff and the City’s legislative advocates can act in a timely manner in response to legislative proposals. The Legislative Platform is adopted annually and serves as an opportunity to identify specific priority areas of interest for the city and the region, that benefit the community. The Legislative Platform is developed and maintained using legislative positions taken by the City Council, input from the City Council and City staff, research of current law and pending legislation, and discussions with local legislative staff in consultation with the city’s legislative advocates.
Once state and federal legislation is identified, staff will compose letters outlining the city’s position.
These letters will include one of the following positions: support, support if amended, oppose, oppose unless amended, neutral, or watch. Legislation that is consistent with the Legislative Platform will be reviewed, approved and signed by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or City Manager. In addition, legislative positions that are deemed time-sensitive and are consistent with the Legislative Platform may be signed and approved by the City Manager. Once approved, the position letter will be sent to the bill’s author, the City’s legislative advocate, and other stakeholders as deemed appropriate by staff, and a copy of the letter(s) will be distributed to the City Council.
Legislation that is inconsistent with or silent in the City’s Legislative Platform may be placed on an agenda for consideration by the City Council. The City Manager may also provide a letter of concern or interest without taking a formal position on a piece of legislation, upon concurrence of the Mayor and City Council.
Legislative Position
Advocate - An advocate stance communicates to the relevant legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California strongly supports the proposed legislation. This position may be supported by presenting position letters, councilmember testimonies to committees, and engaging in meetings or phone calls with legislators and regulatory bodies.
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Advocate with Amendments - An advocate with amendments stance conveys to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California supports the legislation, but only if specific changes are made. This position may be reinforced through position letters, councilmember testimonies to committees, and meetings or phone calls with legislators and regulatory bodies.
Impartial - An impartial stance informs the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California has no bias towards or against the legislation in question and chooses not to take a position.
Oppose - An oppose stance indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California is firmly against the proposed legislation. This position may be backed by presenting position letters, councilmember testimonies to committees, and engaging in meetings or phone calls with legislators and regulatory bodies.
Oppose with Amendments - An oppose with amendments stance communicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California is against the legislation, unless specific changes are implemented. This position may be reinforced through position letters, councilmember testimonies to committees, and meetings or phone calls with legislators and regulatory bodies.
Monitor - A monitor stance indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of California is allocating resources to closely observe and track the progress of the legislation in question.
The Legislative Platform serves as a comprehensive guide for the City's stance on legislative matters at all levels of government. It is a dynamic document that is regularly reviewed and updated by the City Council. The City's legislative advocacy efforts are grounded in four core principles:
Protecting local control: The City aims to preserve its authority to enact legislation and policies that pertain to local affairs. It opposes any legislation that undermines or limits this local control.
Ensuring fiscal stability: The City supports measures that promote financial stability and predictability. It seeks to preserve its revenue base and maintain control over local government budgeting. It opposes any measures that shift control and funds away from the City without providing corresponding benefits.
Pursuing funding opportunities: The City actively seeks opportunities to compete for regional, state, and federal funding. This includes pursuing competitive grants and dedicated funding streams that enable the City to maximize its local revenues, offset capital expenses, and uphold its goals and standards.
Fostering regional collaboration: The City recognizes the importance of collaboration with neighboring municipalities, local government agencies, special districts, regional government bodies, and elected representatives at all levels. By working together, the City can safeguard local control, promote fiscal stability, and seize funding opportunities.
Through adherence to these principles, the City strives to protect its interests and advocate for policies that benefit its residents and community as a whole.
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ITEM NO. CM 2.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Michele Martinez, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Introducing the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The State Department of Justice will make a 15 minute presentation on the “CAPP” program . The CAPP program in collaboration with the office of the Attorney General, aims to forge alliances with cities and combine the OAG's vast resources with the administrative enforcement and nuisance abatement powers of local jurisdictions.
The primary objectives of this program are twofold: to heighten the effectiveness of cannabis enforcement and to shift the financial burden of enforcement onto those who illicitly profit from such activities. Furthermore, CAPP strives to establish sustainable and cost-efficient enforcement initiatives that not only crack down on illegal cannabis operations but also support the thriving legal cannabis industry.
In order to effectively combat unpermitted cannabis activities, it is highly recommended to forge a partnership with the Cannabis Administration and Policy Program (CAPP).
RECOMMENDATION
1. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to work on MOU with the CAPP program and with the Attorneys General's Office, cannabis control division.
The MOU will serve as a framework for cooperation, clearly defining the responsibilities and roles of each entity involved. It will facilitate the sharing of vital information, resources, and expertise, enabling a more streamlined and efficient process to identify, investigate, and prosecute offenders.
Through this partnership, the Attorney General's Office and the Cannabis Control Division will have the necessary legal backing and support to take swift action against unpermitted cannabis operations. This proactive approach will send a strong deterrent message to potential violators, safeguarding the integrity of the cannabis industry and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By leveraging the collective power of both entities, this partnership will significantly contribute to maintaining a well-regulated cannabis market, protecting public safety, and upholding the rule of law.
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2. Take no action and receive and file
ATTACHMENTS
• CANNABIS ADMINISTRATIVE PROSECUTOR PROGRAM (CAPP)
• CAPP FAQ’S
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Cannabis Administrative
Prosecutor Program
(CAPP)
Cannabis Control Section
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Cannabis Control Section
• Comprised of attorneys and staff
with extensive experience in
administrative procedures and
civil enforcement.
• We work with state agencies
(DCC, CDFW, SWRCB, CDTFA)
• Coordination with EPIC
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What is CAPP?
• AGO Program that creates partnerships with local jurisdictions. • Works with existing code enforcement to administratively prosecute violations.
• Leverages the skill and experience of the Cannabis Control Section to establish more cost-effective enforcement procedures.
• See, Government Code section 53069.4.
• AB 1684
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Why is CAPP Needed? • The scale of unlicensed commercial cannabis activity.
• To use available and effective tools that are
underutilized.
• To create a permanent infrastructure for a cost
effective and sustained fight against illegal
cannabis activity and the related environmental,
social, and public health harms.
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Benefits of CAPP to Local Jurisdictions
• Speed and scale of enforcement
• Utilize State resources to maximize the use of local funds for enforcement actions
• Contribute data to help the State stifle illegal large-scale cannabis businesses that are operating within multiple jurisdictions • Education to bolster local jurisdiction’s zoning ordinances • Ability for Cost Recovery through Tax Liens and Voluntary Settlements December 12, 2023 100 - 259
How CAPP Works
1. Investigation.
2. Post and Serve Notice of Violation, Citation, and Order to Show Cause.
3. Voluntary Abatement and Stipulated Administrative Order.
4. Due Process Hearing.
5. Abatement Warrant.
6. Seizure of tangible property.
7. Costs of Enforcement Tallied and Recorded As a Property Tax Lien.
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Cost Recovery
• Example: An officer takes 10 hours and drives 100
miles to serve 10 sites, each citation would bear the
cost of 1 hour in fully weighted officer time and pay
the cost of mileage on 10 miles.
• The hearing costs would be added to the lien.
•NOTE: Only local jurisdictions that authorize the
recovery of attorney fees by ordinance would
recover prosecution costs.
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Place Holder for Jurisdiction Specific Info.
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Implementation
• CAPP may look different depending on the
jurisdiction’s needs and available resources.
• Through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with
the Attorney General’s Office, DAGs from the
Cannabis Control Section will administratively
prosecute violations for unpermitted cannabis activity.
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Questions?
• If you would like to discuss anything further please reach out to:
Justin Buller: [email protected]
Ethan Turner: [email protected]
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ROB BONTA State of California
Attorney General DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Frequently Asked Questions
Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP)
1. What is administrative enforcement and why use this approach? Through the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP), the Office of Attorney General (OAG) seeks to partner with cities and counties in order to integrate the resources of the OAG with the existing administrative enforcement and nuisance abatement authority of local jurisdictions. The goals are to achieve increased levels of cannabis enforcement, shift the costs of enforcement onto those who profit by illegal activity, institute cost-effective and sustainable enforcement programs, and support the legal cannabis industry.
Administrative enforcement, in this context, involves the issuance of notices of violation, citations, and orders to abate illegal commercial cannabis activity. Illegal operators will have an opportunity to voluntarily abate the illegal activity. In the absence of voluntary compliance, a due process hearing is held before an administrative hearing officer or hearing board (depending upon the provisions of a local ordinance). The hearing will result in the issuance of an abatement warrant, which will authorize the eradication of unlicensed commercial cannabis cultivation or the cessation of unlicensed retail or manufacturing activity, as well as an order authorizing the recovery of enforcement costs.
Administrative enforcement is an alternative to traditional criminal enforcement or civil litigation and can address illegal commercial cannabis activities by treating them as land use issues and unlicensed business practices. There will be circumstances where criminal prosecution or civil litigation against illegal commercial cannabis operations is the necessary and better option. However, this program uses an administrative enforcement approach because it is cost effective and can be undertaken on a much larger scale without many of the risks, collateral impacts, or expense of undertaking criminal prosecution or civil litigation.
Administrative enforcement will drastically increase the capacity of the OAG and of local jurisdictions to address the massive scale of illegal commercial cannabis activity.
2. What are the roles of the local jurisdiction and the Office of the Attorney General? The roles of the local jurisdiction and the OAG will vary based upon the needs and goals of a participating city or county. The goal is to set up a sustainable administrative enforcement program suited to each jurisdiction. For the OAG, this can mean:
• Providing Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) to act as administrative prosecutors before local administrative hearing bodies or officers and, where necessary, to assist with the development of forms and procedures for expedited administrative enforcement.
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• Assisting with investigative services through the Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) program and its partnerships with other agencies. • In jurisdictions that have limited resources, OAG staff can perform the administrative work necessary to provide notices, assist in facilitating administrative procedures, and assist with logistical issues through the use of private process servers, contract code compliance officers, and abatement contractors. (The OAG would seek to recover the cost of these services through means discussed below.)
The CAPP seeks to collaborate with the local jurisdiction to help determine how best to support and supplement the administrative enforcement procedures and resources available.
Whether a jurisdiction wants to provide nearly all the staff to perform the enforcement tasks or the jurisdiction does not have the ability to supply very much support at all, the OAG will seek to fill gaps to help create cost effective administrative enforcement procedures tailored to suit the needs of the local jurisdiction. By establishing enforcement programs in as many jurisdictions as possible, the CAPP is seeking to create sustainable models for ongoing enforcement by leveraging the enforcement tools that are unique to local jurisdictions.
3. How will the CAPP be implemented in a local jurisdiction? The first step is to enter into an agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the local jurisdiction and the OAG. The process for developing the MOU begins with review of the OAG’s initial draft MOU, which serves as a template. The local jurisdiction and OAG will collaborate and revise this draft MOU, as needed, to implement the CAPP using the processes that exist within the local jurisdiction.
Once the local jurisdiction and OAG have agreed upon the final draft of the MOU, the MOU must be brought before the local jurisdiction’s governing body to formally adopt the MOU, thus allowing the CAPP to be implemented. After adoption of the MOU, staff from the local jurisdiction and OAG can begin to develop the systems and procedures necessary for the CAPP operations to commence.
4. Will a local jurisdiction still be able to pursue criminal or civil actions if they participate in the CAPP?
The CAPP will never interfere with criminal enforcement operations or civil actions that a city or county undertakes in lieu of administrative enforcement. The OAG will engage in standard deconfliction and parallel proceedings protocols. The CAPP is intended to work in collaboration with local authorities in order to handle the cases that the local jurisdiction does not wish to pursue through civil actions or criminal enforcement.
5. How does CAPP get funded?
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voluntary settlements and abatement liens in accordance with local ordinances and procedures adopted under the authority of Government Code sections 25845, for counties, or 38773.5, for cities.
As with any type of administrative enforcement action, the CAPP will seek to recover costs through settlement and stipulated administrative orders where the property owner voluntarily abates the nuisance or unpermitted cannabis activity on the property. As part of any settlement and order, the CAPP will seek to recover the fully weighted cost of staff time, mileage, contractors, expenses, and use of equipment incurred by the local jurisdiction and the OAG.
Where there is no settlement, the CAPP will seek to obtain an administrative order and abatement lien, which is considered super priority and takes first position over a first deed of trust mortgage providing security to recover enforcement costs.1 If a property owner does not
pay the costs of enforcement within the timeframe specified in applicable local ordinances, the enforcement costs will be added to the land owner’s property tax bill.
6. How are time and the costs for the CAPP operations tracked? The OAG uses a case management system to track all time spent working on a matter by OAG staff. For any third-party contractor hired by the OAG, invoices will also be tracked in the case management system. The local jurisdiction is responsible for keeping track of costs incurred for investigation, service of process, etc. All costs that may be considered enforcement costs under local and state law will then be tallied and billed to the unlicensed commercial cannabis operator or land owner who facilitated the activity. Where the costs are not paid voluntarily, such costs will be recorded as an abatement lien in accordance with local and state law (Gov. Code §§ 25845 or 38773.5, as applicable).
7. What happens if enforcement costs exceed the value of properties that are the subject of abatement actions?
It will always be the goal to avoid incurring costs that could potentially over-encumber a property targeted for enforcement action. This goal can be achieved through a strategic approach to the scope of abatement actions, by taking minimum remedial measures necessary to stop the unlicensed commercial cannabis activity, and through efforts to seek cooperation from property owners. However, in circumstances where there are extremely hazardous conditions or unmitigated and ongoing environmental harm, it is possible that costs of abating a nuisance could exceed the value of the property where the commercial cannabis activity is occurring.
In anticipation of this potential scenario, the OAG’s draft proposed MOU outlines that fines assessed pursuant to local law and Government Code section 53069.4, and collected as part of the CAPP operations, will go into the cost recovery fund to provide a cushion against potential 1 Jurisdictions that are suitable partners for the CAPP have adopted ordinances pursuant to Government Code sections 25845 or 38773.5. If a city’s ordinance uses lien procedures under Government Code 38773.1, then nuisance abatement liens do not have the same character as a property tax lien.
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shortfalls in recovery of abatement costs. Where the funds are not needed to cover costs, the funds will be retained by the local jurisdiction to use as it determines.
If abatement liens and the sums deposited in the cost recovery fund as a consequence of the CAPP enforcement actions are inadequate to cover the costs of the enforcement/abatement, then the local jurisdiction and OAG will take a proportionate share of the remaining funds equal to the proportion each expended on enforcement and abatement.
If you have any additional questions or would like to learn more about the CAPP, please contact Justin Buller at [email protected] and Ethan Turner at [email protected] .
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ITEM NO. CM 3.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Michele Martinez, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on Budget Stabilization Plan
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The City Manager and Consultant are pleased to provide the Mayor and Council with an update on the progress made in adopting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2023/2024, with a focus on stabilizing the budget over the longer term amidst potential revenue loss challenges.
The message within the presentation is rooted in taking thoughtful, buildable efforts over time that will position the City for financial sustainability over the longer term. A part of this process is to enable the City Council to make fully-informed decisions regarding all financial resources: budgetary, allocation of resources, fund balance, and ensure alignment with Council’s priorities which we expect align with the community’s. This is not just a General Fund effort; the same will hold true for enterprise funds all of which are used to serve the community. These are not likely to be quick fixes, and will require buy-in, commitment, consistency, and timely and effective communication both within the organization and the community.
First, we acknowledge the mayor and council’s top priority in adopting the proposed budget by the end of January 2024. We also recognize the importance of proactively addressing potential budget deficits, financial obstacles, and unexpected circumstances that will surely arise. Our goal is to identify these potential obstacles where possible and develop effective strategies to minimize their impact. From our perspective, entrenched “best” practices, and consistency in thoughtful decisionmaking for the longer-term are the best defenses. There are no quick fixes.
We also intend to quantify the impact of special taxes and other financial resources on the longer-term financial well-being of the City. To that end, we propose the following actions for your consideration:
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
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RECOMMENDATION
1. ADOPT THE PROPOSED OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND PROCEED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET STABILIZATION PLAN.
THIS WILL POSITION THE CITY TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY ARISE.
2. ADOPT ONLY THE PROPOSED OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024. THIS ALLOWS THE CITY TO FOCUS ON IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL NEEDS WHILE STILL PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.
3. INSTRUCT THE CITY MANAGER TO COLLABORATE WITH CONSULTANTS IN PREPARING
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION REGARDING BUDGET MONITORING, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, AND BUDGET STABILIZATION. THIS WILL PROVIDE THE CITY WITH A RANGE OF STRATEGIES TO ENSURE FINANCIAL STABILITY."
ATTACHMENTS
• BUDGET STUDY SESSION POWERPOINT
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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
BUDGET STUDY SESSION – Budget Stabilization Plan
December 12, 2023
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Adopt FY 23-24
Proposed Budget
• Current budget itself is in
deficit position and reliant
upon use of General Fund
reserves
01 Initiate budget
stabilization efforts
• Rebuild a budget that is
based on what is essential
02 Quantify impact of
parcel tax nonpassage & other
considerations
• Timing is awkward given
recent employee gains . . .
Same budget
03 SUMMARY OF BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
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Take a long-term view in addressing financial sustainability and risks:
Representative summary of recommended practices for effective budgeting and financial management irrespective of the current environment Adoption of financial policies (GF
reserves, grants, debt levels,
investments, among others)
Emergency preparedness & continuity
guidelines
Engage in strategic planning process
Engage all stakeholders, i.e., public,
department heads in the budget
process; align budget with priorities
& goals
Timely preparation, monitoring,
evaluating and reporting on
budgetary (quarterly reporting
and mid-year evaluation) and
financial performance (audit)
Appropriate fund balance levels (both
restricted & unrestricted)
Business preparedness & continuity
guidelines
Appropriate staff & staffing levels for
timely & effective execution
Ensure $ impact of decisions are
quantified & well-understood
before acceptance of, or
agreement to carry out
Adequate levels of working capital in
enterprise funds
Cost allocation plan
Effective collective bargaining
appropriately staffed; quantification of
proposal prior agreement/award
Exploit technologies for accuracy,
timeliness & efficiencies
Charges & fees (current Master Fee
Schedule)
Devise, seek professional assistance
in creating sustainable plan for
Pension & OPEB liability funding
Segregation of duties & other
internal controls
Grants policy Health care cost management Performance management – people, systems, processes
Vehicle replacement policy Evaluation of service delivery alternatives
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Unlike most other governments in the United States, tax increases are not a feasible alternative to solving budgetary issues in California . . . options are limited and reasonably predictable
1. Engage department heads &
Employees as contributors to
the solutions
2. Ensure the City is
maximizing revenue
opportunities such as fees for
services, grant opportunities,
other user charges and fees.
3. Consider outsourcing
assessment & possibly
management of underutilized
City facilities such as the golf
course
Are there any assets that s/b
sold?
4. Implement a vehicle
replacement policy for all
departments.
Cycling vehicles at the right
time maximizes resale value;
similarly, maximizing use is also
necessary
5. Establish committee to vet
all extended vacancies
requesting to be filled
Salary savings to be attributed
to budgetaray savings only –
they are not transferrable to
other departments for positions
6. Evaluate funding strategies
for Pension & OPEB liabilities
such as prepayment of pension
liability for 3% discount at the
beginning of the fiscal year
7. Update master fee schedule
8. Implement & maintain a
minimum reserve policy for the
General Fund
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Other
frequentlyused
strategies
include:
1. Halting pay raises –
difficult given the recent
significant gains at the
bargaining table
2. Reduce capital
spending. In looking at
the budget, it does not
appear that this strategy
would provide
significant benefit
3. Reduce employee
benefits or increase
employees’ share of costs
4. Contract out additional
services 5. Reduce service levels
6. Explore new intergovernmental
arrangements for services
7. Extend payables period
. . . . If net 15, consider
extending to 30
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NEXT STEPS
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5. Implement Budget Performance (measure & report) beginning of month 4, setting the stage for timely budget adoption prior to the beginning of FY 24/25
4. Revise / Update Master Fee Schedule to be returned to Council within 180 days (recommend external professional support in this effort)
3. Verify/validate General Fund fund balance and institute fund balance policy to be implemented no later than March 31, 2024
2. Concurrent w/budget adoption, quantify the value of all existing vacant positions. Institute committee to vet any positions to be filled. All salary savings must be attributed to Budgetary savings; they are not transferrable
1. Adopt the proposed FY 23/24 Budget
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Theresa Oaks, Parks and Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: CDBG Funds to Complete Balsitis Park Project
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
California City has been potentially allotted approximately $76,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. These funds, while limited, are enough to allow staff to complete the construction of a project that has been in the works since 2020. On July 20th, 2023, the City published a Notice inviting constriction bids for the CD#13.21.1 Balsitis Park Playground Equipment and Basketball Court Project. On September 13th, 2023, at 2:00 pm, the City Clerk received and opened five construction bid proposals. The lowest bid received was from ANM Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $328,463. Project has not been awarded to contractor to date. Currently, CBDG office is in the bid analysis process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost to upkeep equipment will be minimal. There will be construction management and project close-out engineering fees not covered by the grant which is a not to exceed amount of $32,846.
COUNCIL OPTIONS:
Discuss and take public comment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council to discuss, take public testimony and direct staff to continue with the grant application process.
PH 1.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Review Application Balsitis Park Recreational Playground and Basketball Court December 12, 2023 120 - 259
Balsitis Park Playground and Basketball Court
City of California City
Theresa Oaks. Recreation Supervisor
21000 Hacienda Blvd; California City, CA 93505
(760) 412-3192
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Table of Contents
PROJECT PURPOSE AND BENEFIT ....................................................................... 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 4 FUNDING SOURCES/PROJECT COST ESTIMATE ................................................ 5 PROJECT COST ESTIMATE .................................................................................... 5 PLANNING ISSUES .................................................................................................. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ......................................................................................... 7 Attachment A (Aerial Site Plan) ................................................................................ 10 Attachment B (North View) ....................................................................................... 11 Attachment C (East View ) ....................................................................................... 12 Attachment D (South View) ..................................................................................... 13 Attachment E (West View) ........................................................................................ 14 Attachment F (LMI Area Map). ................................................................................ 15 Attachment G (Playground Images) ........................................................................ 16 Attachment H (Site Plan for Basketball Court) .......................................................... 20 Attachment I (Quote for Playground Equipment) ...................................................... 21 Attachment J (City Council Resolution) ................................................................... 22 Attachment K (Affidavit of Publication) ..................................................................... 24 Attachment L (Site Plan for Basketball Court) .......................................................... 26 Attachment M (Appendix C) ...................................................................................... 27 Attachment N (Project Cost Estimates) .................................................................... 28 December 12, 2023 122 - 259
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Project Purpose and Benefit
A. What is the purpose of this project?
The purpose of this project is to finish funding for the existing recreational playground and basketball court project that has already been approved and started. The original project sough to replace the existing playground and basketball court at Balsitis Park. There is currently one small playground set at this location, and the basketball court is not safe to use. This project will also benefit the low-income families that visit and use the park by giving them a place to play.
What is the problem to be addressed by the project?
To replace the playground set and damaged basketball court at Balsitis Park.
What will this project accomplish?
This project will address the problem of the worn-out playground set at Balsitis park. This project will also provide parents with a new and safe place to bring their young and teenage children to play. The new playground will meet current state regulations pertaining to public playgrounds. The basketball court will give children and adults a place to play basketball.
B. Provide a map showing the specific geographic service area boundaries of your project.
Please see attachment F.
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C. What groups will benefit from the project?
Balsitis Park is used by many city residents that live in an LMI Area. LMI Areas are areas located within a HUB Zone an Urban Empowerment Zone or Urban Enterprise Community (as designated by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development), a Rural Empowerment Zone or Rural Enterprise Community (as designated by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture), an area of Low Income or Moderate Income (as recognized by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council), or a county with Persistent Poverty (as classified by the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture), please see attachment F. Families that live in this area are minorities, such as African American and Hispanics, and they will benefit the most from this project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Where is the project to be located?
This project will be at Balsitis Park, 7140 Landis Avenue; California City, CA 93505. The Assessor's Parcel Number is 299-210-10. See aerial site image (attachment A) and photographs of the site looking inward from the north, east, south, and west (attachment B, C, D, and E).
B. What are the MAJOR WORK ITEMS?
The new pre-designed playground equipment (attachment G). The foundation (anchoring system) for the pre-designed playground equipment. The flooring for the playground. Also, the concrete cement slab for the basketball court and the stripping (attachment H). The City will maintain the new equipment.
Who will implement this project?
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contracting, etc. The City of California City will contract the installation of the playground equipment, flooring, and the basketball for this project.
Alternative sites and alternative project designs that were considered:
No other alternatives were considered. Although the City has many needs to fulfill, the City wanted to target and focus all its resources and attention on this project because the need is so great in this area, at this location.
FUNDING SOURCES/PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
A. Why is CDBG assistance needed for this project?
Although the need is great and much need in this area and at this location, without CDBG funds, this project will not get done. The City does not generate enough revenue to complete this type of project.
B. Itemize all sources of funding expected to be available and used for this project
Source of Funds Amount of Funding Expected
Community Development Block Grant $72,607
C. Source of funds for annual operating and maintenance costs associated with this project?
There would be annual operating and maintenance costs associated with this project. These funds would come out of our Park and Recreation Building Maintenance Account # 10-4561-270. These funds are currently unavailable, but they would be in July of 2023 with the FY 23/24 City Budget approval. The funds would come from the General Fund for the City.
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D. Project Cost Estimate
For equipment, flooring, and basketball court, please see attachment I and N.
PLANNING ISSUES
A. What is the current zoning of the project site?
The current zoning for this project area is O/RA.
What is the current Specific or General Plan Designation of the project site?
The Specific Plan Designation for this project is a Public Facility to be used as a Park and Recreation facility.
Are the proposed uses consistent with the current Land Use Categories assigned under the local plan?
Yes, the proposed uses are consistent with the current Land Use Categories assigned under the local plan.
B. Will a general plan amendment, zone change, conditional use permit, or zoning variance/modification be required for the site's proposed use? No, a general plan amendment, zone change, conditional use permit, or zoning variance/modification will not be required for the site's proposed use.
Which action will be required?
Since this project is only installing a new playground, no actions are required by planning.
Is your agency going to process the required actions?
If any actions are required, we will process the actions.
How long is the process expected to take?
Not applicable.
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C. Are there any Federal or State review and approval process required for the proposed project?
Federal or State approval processes require no actions.
What is the proposed source of water for the project?
Water will come from the main on Landis.
D. What is the proposed method of sewage disposal?
Not applicable for this project.
Are new connections proposed in association with the project? No new connections are proposed in association with this project.
E. Have you received all clearances and/or commitments from affected public utility companies (electricity, sewer, water, etc.) or railroads to complete this project?
No clearances or commitments will be needed from public utility companies. The project will not affect any public utility companies.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
A. Land Use
1. Currently, this land is used as a Public Facility for park and recreation purposes.
2. There are only residences to the north, south, east, & west of Balsitis Park.
3. There is currently one structure on this park site.
a) The structures will not be affected, and they should not contain asbestos. b) The structures will not be affected, and they should not contain lead-based paint.
4. Please provide the year built of all buildings or structures on the site.
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a. The Balsitis Park New ADA bathrooms structure was built in 2018. b. The Balsitis Park Snack Shack and Old bathrooms were built in 1990. c. The Balsitis Park Announcers booth was built in 2017.
B. Environmental Studies/Reports:
Yes, there has been a previous environmental study report prepared for this site and adjoining properties. Please see attachment G.
C. Are there any storage tanks/containers (larger than 100 gallons) on the project site or in a mile of the project's vicinity?
There are no storage tanks or containers larger than 100 gallons on the project site or in a mile of the project's vicinity.
D. Describe any surface waters on the site or in the surrounding area (e.g., wetlands, rivers, drainage basins, lakes, etc.)
There is a small (approximately 15 acres) man-made lake in Central Park; please see attachment B.
E. Noise Sources:
1. Is the project site within two blocks of a railroad? No, the nearest Railroad is over 5.25 miles away.
2. Is the project site within 1 mile of an airport?
No, the nearest airport is 1.7 miles away.
3. Is the project site within two blocks of a major highway? No, the nearest major highway is over 7.12 miles away.
F. Describe the project site's topography and vegetation.
The project site is flat with dirt and tumbleweeds. There are trees and grass at the park, but not where we are proposing the soccer field.
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G. Will these improvements:
1. Increase residential densities?
No, there is no proof that it will.
2. Make a vacant building habitable?
No, this project will not make a vacant building habitable.
3. Convert the type of use of a building to habitation? No, this project will not convert the type of use of a building to habitation.
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Attachment A
Aerial Site Plan
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Attachment B
NORTH VIEW
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Attachment C
EAST VIEW
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Attachment D
SOUTH VIEW
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Attachment E
WEST VIEW
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Attachment F
Balsitis Park
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-23-2966
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY TO ESTABLISH A NEW PROJECT ENTITLED "BALSITIS PARK REREAITONAL PLAYGROUND” AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR $72,607 IN KERN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA as follows:
Section 1. Purpose
A public hearing was held on February 14, 2023, to consider the City's proposed use of CDBG Funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
The purpose of this resolution is to fund the project entitled "Balsitis Park Recreational Playground" and authorize
the submission of the application package for $72,6071 in CDBG Funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Creighton, Councilmember Macedonio, Councilmember Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kelly Kulikoff Mayor
ATTEST:
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
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ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF KERN )
I, Marie Stowers, Deputy City Clerk of the City of California City, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was made by the City Council of the City of California City at their regular meeting of December 22, 2020 and was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: None
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Mojave Desert News, a newspaper that has been adjudicated to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Kern, State of California on October 13th 1939 Case number 34058 in and for the County of Kern State of California that the notice which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit I certify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true.
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Attachment G
Appendix C
OUTCOME PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
(This section must be completed in order to be considered for funding)
1. Project Objectives:
Why is the proposed project/program needed?
To make the playground and basketball court at Balsitis Park safer and more accessible to children withdisabilities. To give children a safer place to play. Lastly, to improve the park and to make it more enjoyable for people in this community.
2. Project Outcomes:
What changes do you expect will be achieved as a result of the proposed project or program? The City expects more people to use the park and the playground. The City expects to make the playground more accessible to children in wheel chairs.
3. Project Benefit:
a. How many persons or households is the proposed project/program expected to benefit? 320 b. How many jobs is the proposed project/program expected to create and/or retain? 0 c. How many dwelling units is the proposed project/program expected to create and/or rehabilitate? 0
Additional Application Information Required for Outcome Performance Measurement:
1. Will the project provide a new service or benefit to residents? Yes No
2. Will the project provide improved service or benefit to residents? Yes X No
3. Will the project upgrade a currently substandard service, facility or improvements? Yes No
4. Will the facility provide overnight shelter or other emergency housing? Yes No X
If so, how many beds will be created?
HUD requires recipients of federal funds to assess the objectives and outcomes of all projects undertaken.
A Performance Measurement System has been designed by HUD to establish and track measurable goals and objectives for the CDBG, ESG, and HOME Programs. Applicants are required to identify the objectives and outcomes of their proposed projects and to predict benefits and measure performance. If a project is approved for funding, the applicant must agree to collect and report all data required in accordance with the requirements set forth by HUD and as stipulated in the project agreement.
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Prepared By: Joe Barragan
Project Cost Estimate
Date Prepared: 12/10/20
Description of Item Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit
Price Total Price
Equiptment and Basketball Court $158,718.16
Contingency (10% of construction cost) 15,871.82
Escalation (3% of construction cost) for steel cost 4,761.54 Advertising 5,000.00
Construction Inspection (.05% of construction cost) 7,935.91 Construction Adminstration/ HUD Monitoring (1%) 1,587.18 Cost of Construction $179,351.52
Total Cost $193,874.61
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ITEM NO. NB 1.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Consultant Planner Anu Doravari
SUBJECT: Kudu/Eland Solar Reimbursement agreement
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The proposed Kudu/Eland II Solar project application is for the construction and operation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar facility and associated infrastructure necessary to generate up to a combined total of 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, with up to 600 MW hours of energy storage, on approximately 1,955 acres located in jurisdictions of both unincorporated Kern County and California City. The portion of the project specifically within California City includes 35 parcels, totaling approximately 1,281.53 gross acres, in two separate sites (Sites 2 & 3) that are in proximity of each other. The portion of the proposed project located in California City is entirely within the O/RA Zoning District (Open Space Residential Agriculture Zone).
Under the O/RA zoning designation both electrical distribution substations and public utility facilities are allowed and CUP 19-04 approved by the Planning Commission of the City of California City on 16 August 2022.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT:
CITY intends to provide professional services related to the processing, review and permitting of the Project, subject to 69SV 8ME, LLC’s reimbursement to CITY of costs and charges associated with such services. Subject to an initial deposit of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) payable by 69SV 8ME, LLC to CITY upon execution of this Agreement, AREVON shall reimburse CITY for costs associated with the labor required to review, process and permit the Project. 69SV 8ME, LLC shall provide additional funding to CITY at such time as the balance reaches $10,000 to restore the balance to $25,000 and maintain said balance at $25,000. 69SV 8ME, LLC shall provide additional funding as described within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of request for additional funding from CITY. The failure of 69SV 8ME, LLC to provide additional funding in a timely manner could result in the delay of work efforts on the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
• 10-3418 Planning Reimb Engineering Fees (Cat 3-311)
• 10-4170-315 Engineering Fees
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Reimbursement Agreement between California City and project applicant ‘69SV 8ME, LLC’ executing the solar project entitled ‘Kudu/Eland’.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Reimbursement Agreement
2. CUP 19-04 Signed Resolution no 22-002
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2023
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
(Description of Engagement: Reimbursement for the Construction of the Kudu/Eland II Solar Facility)
(Parties: The City of CALIFORNIA CITY and 69SV 8ME, LLC) THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this day of 12 December 2023 (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "CITY") and 69SV 8ME, LLC, a limited liability company (hereinafter, “ 69SV 8ME, LLC”). For purposes of this Agreement, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both CITY and 69SV 8ME, LLC . The capitalized term “Party” may refer to either CITY or 69SV 8ME, LLC interchangeably as reasonably appropriate.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY intends to provide services for the Kudu/Eland II Solar Project (Project) related to processing a Site Plan Review, determining compliance with Project obligations, review of building permits and activities required prior to and during construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, 69SV 8ME, LLC has agreed to reimburse CITY for the direct costs associated with providing such services, including costs for City staff and City consultant efforts; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the CALIFORNIA CITY City Council at its Regular Meeting of City Council on 12 December, 2023 under Agenda Item No. 20231212 69SV 8ME, LLC.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and 69SV 8ME, LLC agree as follows:
I.
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
1.1 PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT:
A. CITY intends to provide professional services related to the processing, review and permitting of the Project, subject to 69SV 8ME, LLC’s reimbursement to CITY of costs and charges associated with such services.
1.2 REIMBURSEMENT:
A. Subject to an initial deposit of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) payable by December 12, 2023 145 - 259
69SV 8ME, LLC to CITY upon execution of this Agreement, 69SV 8ME, LLC shall reimburse CITY for costs associated with the labor required to review, process and permit the Project. 69SV 8ME, LLC shall provide additional funding to CITY at such time as the balance reaches $10,000 to restore the balance to $25,000 and maintain said balance at $25,000. 69SV 8ME, LLC shall provide additional funding as described within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of request for additional funding from CITY. Failure of 69SV 8ME, LLC to provide additional funding in a timely manner could result in the delay of work efforts on the Project.
B. CITY shall provide 69SV 8ME, LLC a monthly statement noting the costs incurred for services in the preceding month.
C. Upon completion of the Project, as defined by final inspection for final phase of construction, CITY shall within thirty (30) days refund to 69SV 8ME, LLC any unexpended funds remaining on deposit with CITY at time of Project completion.
II.
TERMINATION
2.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without, provided that notice of such termination is made in writing issued not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to the effective date of any such termination.
III.
MUTUAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3.1 69SV 8ME, LLC shall defend, indemnify and hold CITY and its directors, officers, employees, partners, contractors or agents, harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, demands, or liabilities of whatsoever kind and nature, including judgments, interest, reasonable attorneys' fees, and all other costs, fees, expenses, and charges to the extent that such claims arise out of, were caused by, or result from any breach of the performance of this Agreement or the negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of 69SV 8ME, LLC, its directors, officers, employees, partners, or agents.
3.2 CITY shall defend, Indemnify and hold 69SV 8ME, LLC and its directors, officers, employees, partners, or agents, harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, demands, or liabilities of whatsoever kind and nature, including judgments, interest, reasonable attorneys' fees, and all other costs, fees, expenses, and charges to the extent that such claims arise out of, were caused by, or result from any breach of the performance of this Agreement or the negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of CITY, its directors, officers, employees, partners, or agents.
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IV.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
4.1 NOTICES: Notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be served upon the person to be notified by personal service upon such party, or by the deposit of such written notice in the care and custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
CITY: City of California City
Attn: City Manager
21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-8661
69SV 8ME, LLC: 69SV 8ME, LLC
Attn: _Josh Coon
8800 N Gainey Center Drive Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: _______________
Notices hereunder shall be deemed to have been given on the day of personal service thereof upon the Party to be notified, or as of the second (2nd) day following the deposit of the same in the care and custody of the United States Postal Service.
4.2 EVENT OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT
A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service, or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service, or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, “Event of Default”) shall occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default shall give written notice to the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a “Default Notice”) which shall specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default shall be cured, which shall not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 4.3B and 4.3C, below, or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.
B. 69SV 8ME, LLC shall cure the following Events of Defaults within the following time periods:
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sums due and payable to CITY pursuant to this Agreement. ii. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement.
C. CITY shall cure any Event of Default asserted by 69SV 8ME, LLC within fourteen (14) calendar days of 69SV 8ME, LLC’s issuance of a Default Notice, unless the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within the 14-day cure period. Prior to the expiration of the 14-day cure period, CITY may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CITY has commenced its efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14-day cure period.
D. No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach.
No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
E. The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights, and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
i. Upon written notice to 69SV 8ME, LLC, the CITY may
immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part; ii. Upon written notice to 69SV 8ME, LLC, the CITY may extend the time of performance;
iii. The CITY or 69SV 8ME, LLC may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; or
iv. The CITY and/or 69SV 8ME, LLC may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy.
4.3 ACCOUNTING RECORDS: 69SV 8ME, LLC shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CITY shall have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. CITY shall further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.
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4.4 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
4.5 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, shall be in the part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, shall be in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.
4.6 ATTORNEY’S FEES: If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
4.7 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.
4.8 NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFIT: There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this Agreement inure exclusively to the Parties.
4.9 FURTHER ASSURANCES: Each Party covenants, on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to take all actions and do all things, and to execute, with acknowledgment or affidavit if required, any and all documents, instruments and writings as may be necessary or proper to achieve the purposes and objectives of the Agreement.
4.10 CONSTRUCTION OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but shall be construed as if the Parties prepared this Agreement together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys.
4.11 SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
4.12 AMENDMENT; MODIFICATIONS: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to City Council approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver shall be void and invalid.
4.13 CAPTIONS: The captions of the various sections and subsections are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limits, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
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entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between CITY and 69SV 8ME, LLC prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid or binding. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement shall be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the parties pursuant to Section 4.12, above.
4.15 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement shall be executed in two (2) original counterparts each of which shall be of equal force and effect. One counterpart shall be delivered to 69SV 8ME, LLC and the other counterpart shall be delivered to the CITY. No handwritten or typewritten amendment, modification or supplement to any one counterpart shall be valid or binding unless made to all counterparts in conformity with Section 4.12, above.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Reimbursement Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
By:
Michele Martinez
City Manager
Date:
69SV 8ME, LLC
By:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Victor Ponto
City Attorney
Date:
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ITEM NO. NB 2.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
December 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Victor Ponto, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Introduction of Ordinance Amending City Manager Contracting Authority and Purchasing Agent Authority pursuant to California City Municipal Code
BACKGROUND
The City’s purchasing policy is found in California City Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 3, Article 1. This chapter establishes a centralized system in order to outline efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, services, and equipment, to secure for the city supplies, services, and equipment at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed, to exercise positive financial control over purchases, to clearly define authority for the purchasing function, and to assure the quality of purchases. The City Manager serves as the purchasing agent for the City in accordance with Government Code Section 40602 authorizing the City to delegate contracting authority to an officer of the City.
The Purchasing Agent currently has $1,000 in authority to execute all contracts or purchase orders. This authority was approved by the City Council in 2013.
Similarly, in accordance with Section 935 of the California Government Code, the City Council is authorized to establish procedures for all claims against the City for money or damages which are exempted from or not otherwise governed by Government Code Section 900 et seq. Section 935.4 of the California Government Code further permits a City Council, by ordinance, to authorize a City employee to perform certain functions with respect to the processing of claims, including reviewing such claims for sufficiency, rejecting claims, as well as compromising and settling such claims not in excess of $50,000.
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or settle claims. This authority was approved by the City Council in 2007.
DISCUSSION
Purchasing and Contract Authority
For purposes of comparison, the Purchasing Agent’s purchasing limits for neighboring cities are as follows:
Adelanto – Less than $30,000 (AMC Section 3.10.270(E))
Lancaster – Up to $125,000 (LMC Section 3.32.090)
Palmdale – Less than $30,000 (PMC Section 3.08.100)
Tehachapi – Less than $30,000 (TMC Section 3.04.090)
Based on the survey of neighboring cities and assessing the types and amounts of various city contracts, staff recommends California Municipal Code Section 3-3.109(d) be amended to allow for a limit of $25,000 per contract.
Claims
Based on the length of time the current settlement authority has been in place staff recommends that City Council introduce the proposed ordinance amending Section 3-
3.203 providing the City Manager with the authority to settle claims against the City up to $25,000. Claims that exceed $25,000 will require City Council approval. Increasing the settlement authority is consistent with state law and allows for the processing of claims more efficiently and expeditiously. This amendment also supports early settlement assessment and keeps more claims from becoming lawsuits requiring legal expenses to assess and defend.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adopting the Ordinance as proposed will have no impact on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council introduce an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 3-
3.109 SUBSECTION (D) OF ARTICLE 1 AND SECTION 3-3.203 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 3 OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING CITY MANAGER
CLAIMS AUTHORITY AND PURCHASING AGENT AUTHORITY
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance Amending City Manager Claims Authority and Purchasing Agent Authority December 12, 2023 158 - 259
ORDINANCE NO. 23-808
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 3-3.109 SUBSECTION (D) OF ARTICLE 1 AND SECTION 3-3.203 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 3 OF THE
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING CITY
MANAGER CLAIMS AUTHORITY AND PURCHASING AGENT
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 40602 authorizes the City by ordinance may delegate contracting authority to an officer of the City; and WHEREAS, California City Municipal Code Section 3-3.109, subsection (d) currently delegates the City Manager the authority to sign contracts up to $1,000; and WHEREAS, to facilitate efficiency and to allow the City Manager to exercise authority granted by California City Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 3, Article 2, City Council desires to authorize the City Manager, as Purchasing Agent, to execute all contracts or purchase orders valued at $25,000.00 or less.
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Government Code Section 935, the City Council evaluates, rejects, allows and/or compromises all claims, potential litigation and/or litigation filed against the City, its officers, agents and employees, provided that such claims are not governed by any other statutes or regulations; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 935.4 further permits the City Council to authorize a City employee to perform certain functions with respect to the processing of claims, including reviewing such claims for sufficiency, rejecting claims, as well as compromising and settling such claims not in excess of $50,000; and WHEREAS, California City Municipal Code Section 3-3.203 currently authorizes the Purchasing Agent (City Manager) to settle claims up to five thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, to facilitate efficiency of the claims procedure outlined in California City Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 2, City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to settle claims against the City up to $25,000.
WHEREAS, Section 2-1.406(b) (Closed Sessions) of the City of California City Municipal Code requires that closed sessions be recorded.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
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The City Council of the City of California City finds and declares that the Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 3-3.109 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
Section 3-3.109 (Bidding, Contracting and Purchasing Procedures) subsection (d) (Contract Approval) of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the City of California City Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with deletions marked in strikethrough and additions in bold:
(d) Contract Approval.
(1) The city's purchasing agent has authority to execute all contracts or purchase orders valued at $1 25,000.00 or less.
(2) All contracts or purchase orders over $1 25,000.00 shall be approved by the city council.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3-3.203 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE..
Section 3-3.203 (Claims) of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the City of California City Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows with additions in bold:
Sec. 3-3.203 Claims.
(a) A claim by a vendor shall be presented by the City Clerk to the department head who authorized the claim for written approval. The claim shall then be presented to the City Clerk for certification as to the accuracy of the claim and the availability of funds for payment. The Council shall audit such claims before authorizing payment.
(b) A claim not filed by a vendor under contract with the City shall be presented by the City Clerk to the City Manager who shall consult with the City Attorney concerning the disposition of the claim. The City Attorney shall prepare a written report on claims for more than $25,000.00. Claims shall be presented to the City Council for action within forty-five (45) days of filing. (c) The City Manager may compromise claims for not more than $25,000.00. The City Manager shall provide the City Council with a quarterly report on compromised claims under this subsection.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
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If any chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each Chapter, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage by the City Council.
SECTION 6. CITY CLERK ACTION.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code Chapter 36933(a) or, to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law using the alternative summary and pasting procedure authorized under Government Code Chapter 39633(c).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City on the 12th day of December, 2023.
______________________________________
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_________________________________ ______________________________________ Victor M. Ponto, City Attorney Socorro Chavez, City Clerk December 12, 2023 161 - 259
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN )
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY)
I, Socorro Chavez, City Clerk of the City of California City, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-808, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of California City held on the 12TH day of December, 2023, and was passed by the City Council of the City of California at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
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ITEM NO. NB 3.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Michele Martinez, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Establishing a New Deputy City Manager Classification
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The City has recently experienced frequent turnover in both City Manager and staff management positions, creating an urgent need for additional support in the City Manager's office. Furthermore, the City has faced public scrutiny and received recommendations from three Grand Jury reports regarding its operational performance. To overcome these challenges and enhance the overall efficiency of City operations, it is critical to establish the Deputy City Manager classification. The Deputy City Manager will be responsible for conducting a meticulous operational review, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes.
Additionally, the Deputy City Manager will oversee special projects, allowing the City Manager to focus on key initiatives and ensure their successful execution.
Moreover, the Deputy City Manager will play a crucial role in providing essential support to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads. This support includes offering guidance and expertise during decision-making processes and acting as a representative for the City Manager when necessary. By appointing a dedicated individual to this position, the City Manager's workload and responsibilities can be more effectively managed, ensuring efficient leadership within the City. Overall, establishing the Deputy City Manager position is a highly recommended course of action that will address the current challenges faced by the City and lay the foundation for a more efficient and effective administration.
If City Council denies the recommended action, it would mean forfeiting the opportunity to enhance the City's operational performance and address the fiscal challenges and loss of Measure C funds. Such a decision may perpetuate the existing issues and impede the growth and development of the City.
Considering the financial impact outlined in the budget, it is evident that the City has already allocated funds for administrative support. Approving the recommended action will ensure that these funds are effectively utilized to address the City's December 12, 2023 163 - 259
challenges and improve its overall performance.
In conclusion, City Council should carefully consider the recommendations and the potential benefits of approving the recommended action. Seeking additional information or clarification, if necessary, before reaching a final decision would be prudent. The proposed authorization will provide enhanced administrative support, conduct a comprehensive operational review. By approving this proposal, City Council will demonstrate its commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the City .
Summary
To address the pressing challenges faced by the City and improve its operational performance, staff recommends City Council grant authorization to establish a "Deputy City Manager" classification. This approach aims to provide crucial support to the City Manager's office in conducting a comprehensive operational review and exploring potential reorganization strategies for administrative and departmental functions. Additionally, the Deputy City Manager will assume vital managerial responsibilities, oversee special projects, and act as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
Update to Salary Schedule
If City Council adopts the proposed resolution, the City’s salary schedule must be revised accordingly to comply with CalPERS regulations that salary ranges for all authorized positions are published on a publicly available salary schedule.
Engaging Outside Recruitment and/or Talent Placement Agency Due to the City’s urgent need to fill this classification, staff recommends that City Council provide the City Manager authorization to engage an outside recruitment and/or talent placement company to assist with the search. The City’s geographical location presents a challenge to finding well qualified candidates, and a recruiting and/or talent placement company can facilitate recruitment of well qualified candidates to fill this critical role in timely fashion.
Authorization to fill Deputy City Manager Position on Interim Basis Due to the urgent need to fill this role, granting the City Manager authority to fill the position with an interim appointment during the search for a permanent placement will enable the City Manager to take her time in sourcing through available candidates while having a qualified individual perform the essential functions of the Deputy City Manager position to provide the City with immediate benefits of this newly authorized classification.
Fiscal Impact
Staff estimates the following fiscal impact:
The estimated annual fiscal impact for creating the new Deputy City Manager orle is within the salary range for the newly established Deputy City Manager position ($140,000.00-$170,000.00). Fiscal impact for the remainder of the 2023- December 12, 2023 164 - 259
2024 fiscal year may be significantly lower depending on the date the position is filled. The estimated fiscal impact for hiring the services of an outside recruiting and/or talent placement agency to place a Deputy City Manager is between 15,000 and 16,000 depending on the search’s duration and candidate’s starting salary.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation that City Council adopt Resolution No. 12-23-3012
ATTACHMENTS
• DEPUTY CITY MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
• RESOLUTION NO. 12-23-3012
• 22-23 SALARY SCHEDULE UPDATE
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City of California City
Deputy City Manager
Annual Salary: $140,000.00-$170,000.00.
Hourly: $67.31-$81.73
Bi-weekly: $5,384.62-$6,538.46
Monthly: $11,666.67-$14,166.67
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: City Manager’s Office
Title: Deputy City Manager
Position Summary
Under the general guidance of the City Manager, this position is responsible for performing highly important and complex managerial and administrative tasks, as well as managing various special projects. This is an at-will position, exempt from the City’s competitive service, and reports directly to the City Manager.
The role involves assisting the City Manager in directing and coordinating the activities of all City departments, as well as directly supervising assigned departments and program areas. The incumbent employee will also provide leadership in policy formation and ensure the implementation of policies and procedures; will promote effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating cooperation and resource sharing between departments; will provide responsible support to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads, as needed and will serve as Acting City Manager, in the absence of the City Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the duties performed by an employee in this classification. This outlines the essential functions typically associated with positions in the City Management class.
Tasks not mentioned here may be given to the incumbent employee when necessary to adapt to evolving business demands or staffing requirements. As such, this job specification is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job and should not be considered all-inclusive.
• Take full responsibility for the management of assigned departments, functions, services, and activities of the City.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area, and administer policies and procedures.
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• Determine appropriate service and staffing levels for assigned functions and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Evaluate the workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for areas of responsibility and identify opportunities for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate the work plan for assigned functions through management level staff.
Assign projects and areas of responsibility, provide direction and supervision for key projects.
• Analyze work methods and procedures, assess problems, and address and resolve issues by meeting with key staff.
• Assist the City Manager in managing and supervising all City Departments, including all personnel related functions such as recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel. provide or coordinate staff training, address deficiencies, and implement employee disciplinary measures as needed. • Assist the City Manager and the Finance Director in monitoring the growth and management of the budget for designated functional domains; authorize the estimation of funds required for staff, resources, materials, and provisions; authorize expenses and implement necessary budget modifications as suitable and essential. Engage in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the city's yearly budget, capital improvement budget, and internal financial monitoring systems; and contribute to the formulation and presentation of the final budget. • Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels for the organization working closely with department heads relative to needs and in conjunction with the budget process; participates in the monitoring and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental service delivery methods and procedures.
• In conjunction with the City Clerk, coordinate the release of media and public information; maintain contact with various media relations; update media on City or community issues.
• Participate in labor relations activities in conjunction with the Human Resources Director; participate in decisions affecting personnel policies. • Participate in coordinating the agenda for City Council meetings; review staff reports for completeness and accuracy, and coordinate with department heads relative to report content and presentations.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Provides staff assistance to the City Manager; participates on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; facilitates public meetings and discussions on complex topics.
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• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of
• Principles and practices of municipal administration, organizations, and functions. • Current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government.
• Principles and practices of public financing and municipal budgeting. • Principles and practices of financial analysis and long-term strategic financial planning.
• Principles and practices of economic and community development. • Industrial and demographic characteristics of the region. • Principles and practices of marketing and public relations. • Principles and practices of research and report preparation. • Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. • Local and state legislative processes.
• Methods of assessing municipal operating requirements. • Principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms, and other levels of government.
• Principles of human resource management and organizational development. • Methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation. • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. • Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments. • Standard office procedures, practices, and equipment including a computer and applicable software.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
• Assist the City Manager in managing overall City operations. • Provide effective leadership.
• Coordinate a variety of program activities.
• Develop and administer City-wide goals, objectives and procedures. • Conduct financial analysis related to City revenues, expenses, and liabilities; recommend and implement strategies to address City finances. • Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. • Work independently and as part of a team.
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• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Present ideas and concepts before groups or in written publications and facilitate discussions.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. • Prepare and administer complex budgets.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work weekends, evenings, attend night meetings, including City Council meetings, and attend special events as needed.
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Seven years of administrative or managerial experience in a public administration setting, including four years of management or supervisory experience at the department head level.
Education A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field, A Master's degree in public or business administration is highly desirable.
Essential Physical Requirements
• Ability to: Reach, turn, move from one location to another. • Frequent: Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb. • Visual acuity (near, less than 20 inches).
• Perform one or more of the following functions simultaneously:
• Reach, turn, move from one location to another, handle, read, write, sit, • Speak, hear.
Working Conditions
• Incumbent will primarily work in an office environment. • Incumbent may be required to work weekends, special events, on-call, or outside of normal work schedule.
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• Incumbents who drive on City business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license upon hire for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the City.
Disaster Service Worker
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.
Additional Information
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
ADA/EEOC Job description.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-23-3012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CLASSIFICATION; ADOPTING
A POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION FOR THE
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CLASSIFICATION; UPDATING
THE CITY SALARY SCHEDULE; AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE PLACEMENT AGENCY
TO FILL THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER POSITION; AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO FILL DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER ROLE ON INTERIM BASIS
WHEREAS, the City of California City (“City”) has recently experienced frequent turnover in both City Manager and executive management level positions, creating an urgent need for additional support in the City Manager's office; WHEREAS, the City has faced public scrutiny and received recommendations from three Grand Jury reports regarding its operational performance; WHEREAS, to overcome these challenges, enhance the overall efficiency of City operations, and facilitate a path towards stability and operational improvement, establishing the Deputy City Manager position is of utmost importance; WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager will conduct a meticulous operational review, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes. Additionally, the Deputy City Manager will oversee special projects, allowing the City Manager to focus on key initiatives and ensure their successful execution; WHEREAS, in light of the urgent need to fill this role, authorizing the City Manager to engage an outside recruitment or talent placement agency is vital to fill this critical need for the City;
WHEREAS, filling this newly created position may take a substantial period of time to ensure the City locates a well qualified candidate within reasonable geographical distance from the City, as such, City Council wishes to authorize the City Manager to engage qualified interim candidates to fill the vacancy during the City’s search for a permanent placement; and
WHEREAS, title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, section 570.5, requires that the City publishes an accurate salary schedule that provides salary ranges for each authorized classification.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby creates a new classification entitled “Deputy City Manager,” and adopts the Classification Description attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the revised salary schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
SECTION 4. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement valued up to 16,000 to engage an outside recruitment and/or talent placement agency to fill the Deputy City Manager role.
SECTION 5. Subject to the City Manager locating an interim candidate to fill the Deputy City Manager position while the City’s recruitment is ongoing, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with such individual to fill the Deputy City Manager position during the City’s recruitment to fill this vacancy.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 2023.
Kelly Kulikoff, Mayor
ATTEST:
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Victor Ponto, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF KERN
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
I, Socorro Chavez, City Clerk of the City of California City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.12-23-3012 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of California City held on the 12th day of December, 2023_.
Upon motion of Council Member ____________, seconded by Council Member ____________, the foregoing Resolution No. 12-23-3012 was duly passed and adopted.
Votes on the motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Official Seal of the City of California City this 12th day of December, 2023.
Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
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City of California City
Salary Schedule
2022-2023
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Police Dept Animal Control Officer 23 1 19.05 1524.00 3302.00 2 20.00 1600.20 3467.10
3 21.00 1680.21 3640.46
4 22.05 1764.22 3822.48
5 23.16 1852.43 4013.60
6 24.31 1945.05 4214.28
7 25.53 2042.31 4425.00
8 26.81 2144.42 4646.25
9 28.15 2251.64 4878.56
Police Dept Animal Control Supervisor 33 1 24.29 1943.20 4210.27 2 25.50 2040.36 4420.78
3 26.78 2142.38 4641.82
4 28.12 2249.50 4873.91
5 29.52 2361.97 5117.61
6 31.00 2480.07 5373.49
7 32.55 2604.07 5642.16
8 34.18 2734.28 5924.27
9 35.89 2870.99 6220.48
Police Dept Corrections Officer/Jailer 28 1 29.86 2388.80 5175.73 2 31.35 2508.24 5434.52
3 32.92 2633.65 5706.25
4 34.57 2765.33 5991.56
5 36.30 2903.60 6291.14
6 38.11 3048.78 6605.69
7 40.02 3201.22 6935.98
8 42.02 3361.28 7282.78
9 44.12 3529.35 7646.92
Police Dept Code Enforcement Officer 34 1 24.90 1992.00 4316.00 2 26.15 2091.60 4531.80
3 27.45 2196.18 4758.39
4 28.82 2305.99 4996.31
5 30.27 2421.29 5246.12
6 31.78 2542.35 5508.43
7 33.37 2669.47 5783.85
8 35.04 2802.94 6073.05
9 36.79 2943.09 6376.70
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City of California City
Salary Schedule
2022-2023
Police Dept CSO 19 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 18.14 1451.20 3144.27
3 19.05 1523.76 3301.48
4 20.00 1599.95 3466.55
5 21.00 1679.95 3639.88
6 22.05 1763.94 3821.88
7 23.15 1852.14 4012.97
8 24.31 1944.75 4213.62
9 25.52 2041.98 4424.30
Police Dept CSO Officer II 28 1 22.93 1834.40 3974.53
2 24.08 1926.12 4173.26
3 25.28 2022.43 4381.92
4 26.54 2123.55 4601.02
5 27.87 2229.72 4831.07
6 29.27 2341.21 5072.62
7 30.73 2458.27 5326.25
8 32.26 2581.19 5592.57
9 33.88 2710.24 5872.20
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Police Dept Police Admin Aide 15 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 17.88 1430.40 3099.20
5 18.77 1501.92 3254.16
6 19.71 1577.02 3416.87
7 20.70 1655.87 3587.71
8 21.73 1738.66 3767.10
9 22.82 1825.59 3955.45
Police Dept Police Clerk/Dispatcher 23 1 22.85 1828.00 3960.67 2 23.99 1919.40 4158.70
3 25.19 2015.37 4366.64
4 26.45 2116.14 4584.97
5 27.77 2221.95 4814.22
6 29.16 2333.04 5054.93
7 30.62 2449.69 5307.67
8 32.15 2572.18 5573.06
9 33.76 2700.79 5851.71
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Police Dept Police Corporal/Police Officer II 85 1 32.43 2594.40 5621.20 2 34.05 2724.12 5902.26
3 35.75 2860.33 6197.37
4 37.54 3003.34 6507.24
5 39.42 3153.51 6832.60
6 41.39 3311.18 7174.23
7 43.46 3476.74 7532.95
8 45.63 3650.58 7909.59
9 47.91 3833.11 8305.07
Police Dept Police Lieutenant 76 1 44.86 3588.80 7775.73 2 47.10 3768.24 8164.52
3 49.46 3956.65 8572.75
4 51.93 4154.48 9001.38
5 54.53 4362.21 9451.45
6 57.25 4580.32 9924.03
7 60.12 4809.34 10420.23
8 63.12 5049.80 10941.24
9 66.28 5302.29 11488.30
Police Dept Police Officer 74 1 31.27 2501.60 5420.13
2 32.83 2626.68 5691.14
3 34.48 2758.01 5975.70
4 36.20 2895.91 6274.48
5 38.01 3040.71 6588.21
6 39.91 3192.75 6917.62
7 41.90 3352.38 7263.50
8 44.00 3520.00 7626.67
9 46.20 3696.00 8008.01
Police Dept Police Officer Trainee 74 1 25.94 2075.20 4496.27 2 27.24 2178.96 4721.08
3 28.60 2287.91 4957.13
4 30.03 2402.30 5204.99
5 31.53 2522.42 5465.24
6 33.11 2648.54 5738.50
7 34.76 2780.97 6025.43
8 36.50 2920.01 6326.70
9 38.33 3066.02 6643.03
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Police Dept Police Sergeant 75 1 37.98 3038.40 6583.20
2 39.88 3190.32 6912.36
3 41.87 3349.84 7257.98
4 43.97 3517.33 7620.88
5 46.16 3693.19 8001.92
6 48.47 3877.85 8402.02
7 50.90 4071.75 8822.12
8 53.44 4275.33 9263.22
9 56.11 4489.10 9726.38
Police Dept Police Special Investigator 77 1 34.42 2753.60 5966.13 2 36.14 2891.28 6264.44
3 37.95 3035.84 6577.66
4 39.85 3187.64 6906.55
5 41.84 3347.02 7251.87
6 43.93 3514.37 7614.47
7 46.13 3690.09 7995.19
8 48.43 3874.59 8394.95
9 50.85 4068.32 8814.70
Police Dept Records Clerk 19 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 18.61 1488.80 3225.73
3 19.54 1563.24 3387.02
4 20.52 1641.40 3556.37
5 21.54 1723.47 3734.19
6 22.62 1809.65 3920.90
7 23.75 1900.13 4116.94
8 24.94 1995.13 4322.79
9 26.19 2094.89 4538.93
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Account Clerk I 19 1 17.44 1395.20 3022.93
2 18.31 1464.96 3174.08
3 19.23 1538.21 3332.78
4 20.19 1615.12 3499.42
5 21.20 1695.87 3674.39
6 22.26 1780.67 3858.11
7 23.37 1869.70 4051.02
8 24.54 1963.19 4253.57
9 25.77 2061.35 4466.25
Misc Account Clerk II 29 1 22.28 1782.40 3861.87
2 23.39 1871.52 4054.96
3 24.56 1965.10 4257.71
4 25.79 2063.35 4470.59
5 27.08 2166.52 4694.12
6 28.44 2274.84 4928.83
7 29.86 2388.59 5175.27
8 31.35 2508.02 5434.03
9 32.92 2633.42 5705.74
Misc Account Clerk III 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.34 2507.20 5432.27
7 32.91 2632.56 5703.88
8 34.56 2764.80 5990.40
9 36.29 2903.04 6289.92
Misc Administrative Clerk 19 1 17.44 1395.20 3022.93
2 18.31 1464.96 3174.08
3 19.23 1538.21 3332.78
4 20.19 1615.12 3499.42
5 21.20 1695.87 3674.39
6 22.26 1780.67 3858.11
7 23.37 1869.70 4051.02
8 24.54 1963.19 4253.57
9 25.77 2061.35 4466.25
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Administrative Secretary 52 1 24.28 1942.40 4208.53 2 25.49 2039.52 4418.96
3 26.77 2141.50 4639.91
4 28.11 2248.57 4871.90
5 29.51 2361.00 5115.50
6 30.99 2479.05 5371.27
7 32.54 2603.00 5639.84
8 34.16 2733.15 5921.83
9 35.87 2869.81 6217.92
Misc Airport Maint/OP Specialist 23 1 19.26 1540.80 3338.40 2 20.22 1617.84 3505.32
3 21.23 1698.73 3680.59
4 22.30 1783.67 3864.62
5 23.41 1872.85 4057.85
6 24.58 1966.49 4260.74
7 25.81 2064.82 4473.78
8 27.10 2168.06 4697.46
9 28.46 2276.46 4932.34
Misc Airport Manager 36 1 26.39 2111.20 4574.27
2 27.71 2216.76 4802.98
3 29.09 2327.60 5043.13
4 30.55 2443.98 5295.29
5 32.08 2566.18 5560.05
6 33.68 2694.49 5838.05
7 35.37 2829.21 6129.95
8 37.13 2970.67 6436.45
9 38.99 3119.20 6758.28
Misc Building Inspector 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Clerk Typist 15 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 16.70 1336.00 2894.67
5 17.54 1402.80 3039.40
6 18.41 1472.94 3191.37
7 19.33 1546.59 3350.94
8 20.30 1623.92 3518.49
9 21.31 1705.11 3694.41
Misc Cross Connection Specialist 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27 2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
Misc Data Processing/Analyst 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
Misc Deputy City Clerk 52 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
December 12, 2023 180 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Dial-A-Ride Driver/Dispatcher 19 1 17.44 1395.20 3022.93 2 18.31 1464.96 3174.08
3 19.23 1538.21 3332.78
4 20.19 1615.12 3499.42
5 21.20 1695.87 3674.39
6 22.26 1780.67 3858.11
7 23.37 1869.70 4051.02
8 24.54 1963.19 4253.57
9 25.77 2061.35 4466.25
Misc Distribution Operator II 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
Misc Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27 2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
Misc Garage Superintendent 35 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27
2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
December 12, 2023 181 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc General Service Worker 14 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 17.12 1369.60 2967.47
6 17.98 1438.08 3115.84
7 18.87 1509.98 3271.63
8 19.82 1585.48 3435.21
9 20.81 1664.76 3606.97
Misc Gen Serv Wkr/Park Aide 14 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 17.12 1369.60 2967.47
6 17.98 1438.08 3115.84
7 18.87 1509.98 3271.63
8 19.82 1585.48 3435.21
9 20.81 1664.76 3606.97
Misc Heavy Equipment Mech. I 29 1 22.28 1782.40 3861.87 2 23.39 1871.52 4054.96
3 24.56 1965.10 4257.71
4 25.79 2063.35 4470.59
5 27.08 2166.52 4694.12
6 28.44 2274.84 4928.83
7 29.86 2388.59 5175.27
8 31.35 2508.02 5434.03
9 32.92 2633.42 5705.74
Misc Heavy Equipment Mech II 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
December 12, 2023 182 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Heavy Equipment Operator I 27 1 21.22 1697.60 3678.13 2 22.28 1782.48 3862.04
3 23.40 1871.60 4055.14
4 24.56 1965.18 4257.90
5 25.79 2063.44 4470.79
6 27.08 2166.62 4694.33
7 28.44 2274.95 4929.05
8 29.86 2388.69 5175.50
9 31.35 2508.13 5434.28
Misc Heavy Equipment Operator II 31 1 23.37 1869.60 4050.80 2 24.54 1963.08 4253.34
3 25.77 2061.23 4466.01
4 27.05 2164.30 4689.31
5 28.41 2272.51 4923.77
6 29.83 2386.14 5169.96
7 31.32 2505.44 5428.46
8 32.88 2630.71 5699.88
9 34.53 2762.25 5984.88
Misc Janitor Administator 18 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 17.05 1364.00 2955.33
3 17.90 1432.20 3103.10
4 18.80 1503.81 3258.26
5 19.74 1579.00 3421.17
6 20.72 1657.95 3592.23
7 21.76 1740.85 3771.84
8 22.85 1827.89 3960.43
9 23.99 1919.28 4158.45
Misc Lead Dial-A-Ride Driver/Disp. 30 1 22.85 1828.00 3960.67 2 23.99 1919.40 4158.70
3 25.19 2015.37 4366.64
4 26.45 2116.14 4584.97
5 27.77 2221.95 4814.22
6 29.16 2333.04 5054.93
7 30.62 2449.69 5307.67
8 32.15 2572.18 5573.06
9 33.76 2700.79 5851.71
December 12, 2023 183 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Maintenance Worker I 23 1 19.26 1540.80 3338.40
2 20.22 1617.84 3505.32
3 21.23 1698.73 3680.59
4 22.30 1783.67 3864.62
5 23.41 1872.85 4057.85
6 24.58 1966.49 4260.74
7 25.81 2064.82 4473.78
8 27.10 2168.06 4697.46
9 28.46 2276.46 4932.34
Misc Maintenance Worker II 27 1 21.22 1697.60 3678.13
2 22.28 1782.48 3862.04
3 23.40 1871.60 4055.14
4 24.56 1965.18 4257.90
5 25.79 2063.44 4470.79
6 27.08 2166.62 4694.33
7 28.44 2274.95 4929.05
8 29.86 2388.69 5175.50
9 31.35 2508.13 5434.28
Misc OHV Clerk 19 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 17.12 1369.60 2967.47
4 17.98 1941.41 3115.84
5 18.87 2038.48 3271.63
6 19.82 2140.40 3435.21
7 20.81 2247.42 3606.97
8 21.85 2359.79 3787.32
9 22.94 2477.78 3976.69
Misc Operator in Training Pumping 23 1 19.26 1540.80 3338.40 2 20.22 1617.84 3505.32
3 21.23 1698.73 3680.59
4 22.30 1783.67 3864.62
5 23.41 1872.85 4057.85
6 24.58 1966.49 4260.74
7 25.81 2064.82 4473.78
8 27.10 2168.06 4697.46
9 28.46 2276.46 4932.34
December 12, 2023 184 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Operator in Training Water 23 1 19.26 1540.80 3338.40 2 20.22 1617.84 3505.32
3 21.23 1698.73 3680.59
4 22.30 1783.67 3864.62
5 23.41 1872.85 4057.85
6 24.58 1966.49 4260.74
7 25.81 2064.82 4473.78
8 27.10 2168.06 4697.46
9 28.46 2276.46 4932.34
Misc Operator in Training WWTP 23 1 19.26 1540.80 3338.40 2 20.22 1617.84 3505.32
3 21.23 1698.73 3680.59
4 22.30 1783.67 3864.62
5 23.41 1872.85 4057.85
6 24.58 1966.49 4260.74
7 25.81 2064.82 4473.78
8 27.10 2168.06 4697.46
9 28.46 2276.46 4932.34
Misc Pumping Operator II 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
Misc Pumping Operator III 55 1 32.07 2565.60 5558.80
2 33.67 2693.88 5836.74
3 35.36 2828.57 6128.58
4 37.13 2970.00 6435.01
5 38.98 3118.50 6756.76
6 40.93 3274.43 7094.59
7 42.98 3438.15 7449.32
8 45.13 3610.06 7821.79
9 47.38 3790.56 8212.88
December 12, 2023 185 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Receptionist 33 1 22.28 1782.40 3861.87
2 23.39 1871.52 4054.96
3 24.56 1965.10 4257.71
4 25.79 2063.35 4470.59
5 27.08 2166.52 4694.12
6 28.44 2274.84 4928.83
7 29.86 2388.59 5175.27
8 31.35 2508.02 5434.03
9 32.92 2633.42 5705.74
Misc Recreation Assistant 17 1 16.61 1328.80 2879.07
2 17.44 1395.24 3023.02
3 18.31 1465.00 3174.17
4 19.23 1538.25 3332.88
5 20.19 1615.16 3499.52
6 21.20 1695.92 3674.50
7 22.26 1780.72 3858.22
8 23.37 1869.76 4051.14
9 24.54 1963.24 4253.69
Misc Secretary 30 1 22.84 1827.20 3958.93
2 23.98 1918.56 4156.88
3 25.18 2014.49 4364.72
4 26.44 2115.21 4582.96
5 27.76 2220.97 4812.11
6 29.15 2332.02 5052.71
7 30.61 2448.62 5305.35
8 32.14 2571.05 5570.62
9 33.75 2699.61 5849.15
Misc Senior Bldg Maint Worker 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
December 12, 2023 186 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Senior Clerk Typist 19 1 17.44 1395.20 3022.93
2 18.31 1464.96 3174.08
3 19.23 1538.21 3332.78
4 20.19 1615.12 3499.42
5 21.20 1695.87 3674.39
6 22.26 1780.67 3858.11
7 23.37 1869.70 4051.02
8 24.54 1963.19 4253.57
9 25.77 2061.35 4466.25
Misc Streets Lead 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27
2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
Misc Utility Billing Supervisor 53 1 27.07 2165.60 4692.13 2 28.42 2273.88 4926.74
3 29.84 2387.57 5173.08
4 31.34 2506.95 5431.73
5 32.90 2632.30 5703.32
6 34.55 2763.92 5988.48
7 36.28 2902.11 6287.91
8 38.09 3047.22 6602.30
9 39.99 3199.58 6932.42
Misc Distribution Operator II 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
December 12, 2023 187 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Misc Water Operator Lead 54 1 30.46 2436.80 5279.73
2 31.98 2558.64 5543.72
3 33.58 2686.57 5820.91
4 35.26 2820.90 6111.95
5 37.02 2961.95 6417.55
6 38.88 3110.04 6738.43
7 40.82 3265.55 7075.35
8 42.86 3428.82 7429.12
9 45.00 3600.26 7800.57
Misc WWTP Operator II 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
Misc WWTP Operator III 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27
2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
Misc WWTP Chief Plant Operator 38 1 36.95 2956.00 6404.67 2 38.80 3103.80 6724.90
3 40.74 3258.99 7061.15
4 42.77 3421.94 7414.20
5 44.91 3593.04 7784.91
6 47.16 3772.69 8174.16
7 49.52 3961.32 8582.87
8 51.99 4159.39 9012.01
9 54.59 4367.36 9462.61
December 12, 2023 188 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Fire Deputy Fire Marshal 83 1 27.52 3082.24 6678.19
2 28.90 3236.35 7012.10
3 30.34 3398.17 7362.70
4 31.86 3568.08 7730.84
5 33.45 3746.48 8117.38
6 35.12 3933.81 8523.25
Fire Fire Fighter/ Paramedic 73 1 20.24 2266.88 4911.57 2 21.25 2380.22 5157.15
3 22.31 2499.24 5415.01
4 23.43 2624.20 5685.76
5 24.60 2755.41 5970.05
6 25.83 2893.18 6268.55
Fire Fire Apparatus Engineer 78 1 22.21 2487.52 5389.63 2 23.32 2611.90 5659.11
3 24.49 2742.49 5942.06
4 25.71 2879.62 6239.17
5 27.00 3023.60 6551.12
6 28.35 3174.78 6878.68
Fire Fire Captain 83 1 27.52 3082.24 6678.19
2 28.90 3236.35 7012.10
3 30.34 3398.17 7362.70
4 31.86 3568.08 7730.84
5 33.45 3746.48 8117.38
6 35.12 3933.81 8523.25
Fire Fire Captain II 84 1 31.24 3498.88 7580.91
2 32.80 2624.16 7959.95
3 34.44 2755.37 8357.95
4 36.16 2893.14 8775.85
5 37.97 3037.79 9214.64
6 39.87 3189.68 9675.37
December 12, 2023 189 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Accountant 49 1 37.02 2961.60 6416.80
2 38.87 3109.68 6737.64
3 40.81 3265.16 7074.52
4 42.86 3428.42 7428.25
5 45.00 3599.84 7799.66
6 47.25 3779.84 8189.64
7 49.61 3968.83 8599.13
8 52.09 4167.27 9029.08
9 54.70 4375.63 9480.54
Exempt Administrative Assistant 53 1 26.97 2157.60 4674.80 2 28.32 2265.48 4908.54
3 29.73 2378.75 5153.97
4 31.22 2497.69 5411.67
5 32.78 2622.58 5682.25
6 34.42 2753.71 5966.36
7 36.14 2891.39 6264.68
8 37.95 3035.96 6577.91
9 39.85 3187.76 6906.81
Exempt Associate Planner 39 1 28.43 2274.40 4927.87
2 29.85 2388.12 5174.26
3 31.34 2507.53 5432.97
4 32.91 2632.90 5704.62
5 34.56 2764.55 5989.85
6 36.28 2902.77 6289.35
7 38.10 3047.91 6603.81
8 40.00 3200.31 6934.00
9 42.00 3360.32 7280.70
Exempt Cannabis Program Manager 37 1 34.74 2779.20 6021.60 2 36.48 2918.16 6322.68
3 38.30 3064.07 6638.81
4 40.22 3217.27 6970.75
5 42.23 3378.13 7319.29
6 44.34 3547.04 7685.26
7 46.55 3724.39 8069.52
8 48.88 3910.61 8473.00
9 51.33 4106.14 8896.65
December 12, 2023 190 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly
Exempt Chief Water Operator 81 1 47.41 3792.80 8217.73
2 49.78 3982.44 8628.62
3 52.27 4181.56 9060.05
4 54.88 4390.64 9513.05
5 57.63 4610.17 9988.71
6 60.51 4840.68 10488.14
7 63.53 5082.71 11012.55
8 66.71 5336.85 11563.18
9 70.05 5603.69 12141.33
Exempt City Clerk 49 1 37.02 2961.60 6416.80
2 38.87 3109.68 6737.64
3 40.81 3265.16 7074.52
4 42.86 3428.42 7428.25
5 45.00 3599.84 7799.66
6 47.25 3779.84 8189.64
7 49.61 3968.83 8599.13
8 52.09 4167.27 9029.08
9 54.70 4375.63 9480.54
Exempt City Manager (set by contract) 86 1 88.94-
96.15 7115.34-
7692.31
15,416.67-
16,666.677
Exempt Deputy City Manager (set by contract) 86 1 67.31-
81.73 5,384.62-
6,538.46
11,666.67-
14,166.67
Exempt Executive Administrative Assistant 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27 2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
December 12, 2023 191 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Finance Director 60 1 50.94 4075.20 8829.60
2 53.49 4278.96 9271.08
3 56.16 4492.91 9734.63
4 58.97 4717.55 10221.37
5 61.92 4953.43 10732.43
6 65.01 5201.10 11269.06
7 68.26 5461.16 11832.51
8 71.68 5734.22 12424.13
9 75.26 6020.93 13045.34
Exempt Finance Manager 81 1 47.41 3792.80 8217.73
2 49.78 3982.44 8628.62
3 52.27 4181.56 9060.05
4 54.88 4390.64 9513.05
5 57.63 4610.17 9988.71
6 60.51 4840.68 10488.14
7 63.53 5082.71 11012.55
8 66.71 5336.85 11563.18
9 70.05 5603.69 12141.33
Exempt Fire Chief 60 1 74.98 5998.40 12996.53
2 78.73 6298.32 13646.36
3 82.67 6613.24 14328.68
4 86.80 6943.90 15045.11
5 91.14 7291.09 15797.37
6 95.70 7655.65 16587.24
7 100.48 8038.43 17416.60
8 105.50 8440.35 18287.43
9 110.78 8862.37 19201.80
Exempt Fire Marshal 57 1 44.34 3547.20 7685.60
2 46.56 3724.56 8069.88
3 48.88 3910.79 8473.37
4 51.33 4106.33 8897.04
5 53.90 4311.64 9341.89
6 56.59 4527.23 9808.99
7 59.42 4753.59 10299.44
8 62.39 4991.27 10814.41
9 65.51 5240.83 11355.13
December 12, 2023 192 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Housing Manager 40 1 29.13 2330.40 5049.20
2 30.59 2446.92 5301.66
3 32.12 2569.27 5566.74
4 33.72 2697.73 5845.08
5 35.41 2832.62 6137.33
6 37.18 2974.25 6444.20
7 39.04 3122.96 6766.41
8 40.99 3279.11 7104.73
9 43.04 3443.06 7459.97
Exempt Human Resource Director 60 1 50.94 4075.20 8829.60 2 53.49 4278.96 9271.08
3 56.16 4492.91 9734.63
4 58.97 4717.55 10221.37
5 61.92 4953.43 10732.43
6 65.01 5201.10 11269.06
7 68.26 5461.16 11832.51
8 71.68 5734.22 12424.13
9 75.26 6020.93 13045.34
Exempt Human Resource Generalist 52 1 34.42 2753.60 5966.13 2 36.14 2891.28 6264.44
3 37.95 3035.84 6577.66
4 39.85 3187.64 6906.55
5 41.84 3347.02 7251.87
6 43.93 3514.37 7614.47
7 46.13 3690.09 7995.19
8 48.43 3874.59 8394.95
9 50.85 4068.32 8814.70
Exempt OHV Manager 53 1 34.56 2764.80 5990.40
2 36.29 2903.04 6289.92
3 38.10 3048.19 6604.42
4 40.01 3200.60 6934.64
5 42.01 3360.63 7281.37
6 44.11 3528.66 7645.44
7 46.31 3705.10 8027.71
8 48.63 3890.35 8429.09
9 51.06 4084.87 8850.55
December 12, 2023 193 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Payroll Generalist 43 1 31.27 2501.60 5420.13
2 32.83 2626.68 5691.14
3 34.48 2758.01 5975.70
4 36.20 2895.91 6274.48
5 38.01 3040.71 6588.21
6 39.91 3192.75 6917.62
7 41.90 3352.38 7263.50
8 44.00 3520.00 7625.80
9 46.20 3696.00 8008.01
Exempt Planning Tech. Econ. Develop. 39 1 28.42 2273.60 4926.13 2 29.84 2387.28 5172.44
3 31.33 2506.64 5431.06
4 32.90 2631.98 5702.62
5 34.54 2763.58 5987.75
6 36.27 2901.75 6287.13
7 38.09 3046.84 6601.49
8 39.99 3199.18 6931.56
9 41.99 3359.14 7278.14
Exempt Planning/Econ Dev Admin 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27 2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
Exempt Police Chief 60 1 74.98 5998.40 12996.53
2 78.73 6298.32 13646.36
3 82.67 6613.24 14328.68
4 86.80 6943.90 15045.11
5 91.14 7291.09 15797.37
6 95.70 7655.65 16587.24
7 100.48 8038.43 17416.60
8 105.50 8440.35 18287.43
9 110.78 8862.37 19201.80
December 12, 2023 194 - 259
Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Public Works Director 56 1 50.94 4075.20 8829.60 2 53.49 4278.96 9271.08
3 56.16 4492.91 9734.63
4 58.97 4717.55 10221.37
5 61.92 4953.43 10732.43
6 65.01 5201.10 11269.06
7 68.26 5461.16 11832.51
8 71.68 5734.22 12424.13
9 75.26 6020.93 13045.34
Exempt Public Works Director (contract) 86 1 45.60 3648.00 7904.00 2 47.88 3830.40 8299.20
3 50.27 4021.92 8714.16
4 52.79 4223.02 9149.87
5 55.43 4434.17 9607.36
6 58.20 4655.88 10087.73
7 61.11 4888.67 10592.12
8 64.16 5133.10 11121.72
9 67.37 5389.76 11677.81
Exempt Recreation Coordinator 33 1 24.56 1964.80 4257.07 2 25.79 2063.04 4469.92
3 27.08 2166.19 4693.42
4 28.43 2274.50 4928.09
5 29.85 2388.23 5174.49
6 31.35 2507.64 5433.22
7 32.91 2633.02 5704.88
8 34.56 2764.67 5990.12
9 36.29 2902.90 6289.63
Exempt Park & Recreation Supervisor 36 1 26.39 2111.20 4574.27 2 27.71 2216.76 4802.98
3 29.09 2327.60 5043.13
4 30.55 2443.98 5295.29
5 32.08 2566.18 5560.05
6 33.68 2694.49 5838.05
7 35.37 2829.21 6129.95
8 37.13 2970.67 6436.45
9 38.99 3119.20 6758.28
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Exempt Senior Building Official 38 1 36.95 2956.00 6404.67 2 38.80 3103.80 6724.90
3 40.74 3258.99 7061.15
4 42.77 3421.94 7414.20
5 44.91 3593.04 7784.91
6 47.16 3772.69 8174.16
7 49.52 3961.32 8582.87
8 51.99 4159.39 9012.01
9 54.59 4367.36 9462.61
Exempt Water Operator Supervisor 55 1 32.09 2567.20 5562.27 2 33.69 2695.56 5840.38
3 35.38 2830.34 6132.40
4 37.15 2971.85 6439.02
5 39.01 3120.45 6760.97
6 40.96 3276.47 7099.02
7 43.00 3440.29 7453.97
8 45.15 3612.31 7826.67
9 47.41 3792.92 8218.00
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Class Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
PART TIME Airport Maintenance (P/T) 18 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Animal Control Officer 23 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 16.14 1291.20 2797.60
4 22.28 1782.40 3861.87
5 23.40 1872.00 4056.00
6 24.56 1964.80 4257.07
Cannabis Tax Administration 70 1 20.00 1600.00 3466.67
2 21.00 1680.00 3640.00
3 22.05 1764.00 3822.00
4 23.15 1852.20 4013.10
5 24.31 1944.81 4213.76
6 25.53 2042.05 4424.45
Clerk Typist 15 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Code Enforcement Officer 34 1 19.12 1529.60 3314.13
2 20.08 1606.08 3479.84
3 21.08 1686.38 3653.83
4 22.13 1770.70 3836.52
5 23.24 1859.24 4028.35
6 24.40 1952.20 4229.77
Crime Analyst 75 1 35.00 2800.00 6066.67
2 36.75 2940.00 6370.00
3 38.59 3087.00 6688.50
4 40.52 3241.35 7022.93
5 42.54 3403.42 7374.07
6 44.67 3573.59 7742.77
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DAR Dispatcher - On Call 15 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.68 1334.40 2891.20
Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Equipment Operator 24 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 16.37 1309.60 2837.47
6 17.19 1375.08 2979.34
Finance Director (Part Time) 82 1 46.20 3696.00 8008.00 2 48.51 3880.80 8408.40
3 50.94 4074.84 8828.82
4 53.48 4278.58 9270.26
5 56.16 4492.51 9733.77
6 58.96 4717.14 10220.46
General Service Wkr (Temp) 14 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.30 1304.00 2825.33
Golf Attendent 14 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.30 1304.00 2825.33
GSW/Kennel Worker 14 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
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Groundskeeper (Temp) 12 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Deputy City Clerk 52 1 19.12 1529.60 3314.11
2 20.08 1606.08 3479.82
3 21.08 1686.38 3653.81
4 22.13 1770.70 3836.50
5 23.24 1859.24 4028.32
6 24.40 1952.20 4229.74
Imaging Technician 10 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Lifeguard 15 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Lifeguard/Instructor 17 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 18.00 1440.00 3120.00
Part Time Firefighter 73 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 16.22 1816.64 2811.47
4 17.03 1907.47 2952.04
5 17.88 2002.85 3099.64
6 18.78 2102.99 3254.62
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P/D Administrative Aide (P/T) 70 1 20.00 1600.00 3466.67 2 21.00 1680.00 3640.00
3 22.05 1764.00 3822.00
4 23.15 1852.20 4013.10
5 24.31 1944.81 4213.76
6 25.53 2042.05 4424.45
Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
Police Cadet 10 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Police Clerk/Dispatcher 20 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 16.51 1320.80 2861.73
5 17.34 1386.84 3004.82
6 18.20 1456.18 3155.06
General Service Worker/ Park Ai 10 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
OHV Clerk Typist 19 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 16.61 1328.80 2879.07
3 17.44 1395.24 3023.02
4 18.31 1465.00 3174.17
5 19.23 1538.25 3332.88
6 20.19 1615.16 3499.52
Police Sergeant 75 1 38.51 3080.80 6675.07
2 40.44 3234.84 7008.82
3 42.46 3396.58 7359.26
4 44.58 3566.41 7727.22
5 46.81 3744.73 8113.59
6 49.15 3931.97 8519.26
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Pool Supervisor 29 1 17.10 1368.00 2964.00
2 17.96 1436.40 3112.20
3 18.85 1508.22 3267.81
4 19.80 1583.63 3431.20
5 20.79 1662.81 3602.76
6 21.82 1745.95 3782.90
Title Range Step Hourly Bi-Weekly Monthly
PT Maintenance Worker I 23 1 17.47 1397.60 3028.13
2 18.34 1467.48 3179.54
3 19.26 1540.85 3338.52
4 20.22 1617.90 3505.44
5 21.23 1698.79 3680.71
6 22.30 1783.73 3864.75
Recreation Aide/Cashier 5 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.00 1280.00 2773.33
Senior Lifeguard 17 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 16.29 1303.20 2823.60
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CITY COUNCIL
Consent Agenda Item: NB 4.
December 12, 2023
TO: Mayor the City Council
FROM: Joe Barragan – Public Works Director
SUBJECT: the City of California City desires to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including new provisions detailed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirement and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.”
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BACKGROUND:
Section 601 of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
The City of California City ensures meaningful access to all transit-related programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency.
The City of California City ensures that the level and quality of public transportation service is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner. The City of California City wishes to authorize approval of the Title VI Plan developed by the City Engineer to comply with necessary provisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council pass a resolution approving Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as required and hereby adopts the updated 2023 Title VI Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
2023 Title VI Plan Update was prepared by the City Engineer on a time and materials basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION:
N/A
Attachments: Resolution
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RESOLUTION 12-23-3011
THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY AUTHORIZES AND APPROVES THE TITLE VI PLAN PURSUANT TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
WHEREAS, the City of California City desires to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including new provisions detailed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FTA Circular 4702.1B, “Title VI Requirement and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.” WHEREAS, Section 601 of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
WHEREAS, the City of California City ensures that the level and quality of public transportation service is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner;
WHEREAS, the City of California City promotes full and fair participation in public transportation decisionmaking without regard to race, color, or national origin; WHEREAS, the City of California City ensures meaningful access to all transit-related programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency
WHEREAS, the City of California City wishes to authorize approval of the Title VI Plan developed by the City Engineer to comply with necessary provisions.
WHEREAS, City of California City, a Municipal Corporation, assures that all of its programs and activities will be free from discrimination, whether those programs are federally funded or not.
WHEREAS, each Title VI Plan must be submitted every three years.
WHEREAS, the 2023 Title VI Plan has been reviewed and approved through the City of California City City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City Council of the City of California City certifies compliance with the policies, procedures and plans with regard to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as required and hereby adopts the updated 2023 Title VI Plan.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Manager or Public Works Director are authorized to implement components of the plan in order to meet federal requirements and update policies that may be necessary to comply with subsequent revisions or interpretations to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12TH day of December 2023, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Kelly Kulikoff - Mayor
Attest:
_____________________
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Socorro Chavez – City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY }
I, Socorro Chavez, City Clerk of the City of California City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of California City on the 12th day of December 2023, by the following vote:
Socorro Chavez
City Clerk
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City of California City Transit System
2023 Title VI Program Update
November 2023
Adopted by the City of California City
City Council on December 12, 2023
Prepared by:
BHT Engineering, Inc.
218 S. H Street, Suite 201
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 558-4641
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2 California City Transit System is a public transit program which serves residents and visitors of the City of California City, as well as surrounding communities, in Eastern Kern County, California.
This document was prepared by BHT Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the City of California City. It has been adopted by the City of California City City Council to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including recent provisions detailed in The Federal Transit Administration Title VI Circular to 4702.1B “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.” December 12, 2023 206 - 259
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 TITLE VI NOTICE AND LOCATION ..................................................................................................................... 7 Exhibit 1.1 California City Transit System Title VI Notice to the Public ...................................................... 8 TITLE VI LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE TITLE VI NOTICE IS POSTED ................................................................ 10 Exhibit 1.2 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted ................................................................... 10 SECTION 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND FORM ............................................................................................ 11 TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................ 11 California City Transit System Title VI Complaint Procedures (Spanish) .................................................. 14 California City Transit System Title VI Complaint Procedures (Spanish) .................................................. 15 Exhibit 2.1 Title VI Complaint Form ....................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 3 ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 SUMMARY OF COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND LEGAL ACTIONS ........................................................ 19 Exhibit 3.1 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits and Complaints Summary Table .......................................... 19 SECTION 4 ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN ........................................................................................................................ 21 APPROACH TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION..................................................................................................... 21 OUTREACH REQUIREMENTS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................... 22 OUTREACH METHODS FOR ENGAGING MINORITY AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT POPULATIONS ..... 23 Baseline Level – Minimum Minority Outreach ......................................................................................... 23 Moderate Level – Minimum Minority Outreach ....................................................................................... 24 High Level – Minimum Minority Outreach ................................................................................................ 24
4.1 SUMMARY OF OUTREACH EFFORTS .................................................................................................... 24 Recurring Outreach Efforts ....................................................................................................................... 24 Completed As-Needed Outreach Efforts .................................................................................................. 25 SECTION 5 ......................................................................................................................................................... 27 LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN (LEP PLAN) .................................................................................................... 27 December 12, 2023 207 - 259
CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM SERVICE AREA AND SERVICES ............................................................... 28 Exhibit 5.1 California City Dial-a-Ride (DAC)Transit System Fleet Inventory ........................................... 28 LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE GOALS .................................................................................................................... 28 SERVICE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS .................................................................................................................... 28 Exhibit 5.2 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area ........................................................... 29 Exhibit 5.3 Languages Spoken at Home in Cal-City ................................................................................... 29 DEMOGRAPHICS BY CENSUS BLOCK GROUP ................................................................................................ 29 TOTAL POPULATION ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Exhibit 5.4 Total Population by Census Tract ........................................................................................... 30 ETHNICITY ..................................................................................................................................................... 31 Exhibit 5.5 Latino Population by Census Block ......................................................................................... 31 LEP (Limited English Proficient) POPULATIONS ............................................................................................ 32 Spanish-Speaking ...................................................................................................................................... 32 LANGUAGE SERVICE PROVISION ................................................................................................................... 32 Interpretation Protocol ............................................................................................................................. 32 TRANSLATION OF VITAL DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 33 CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY WEBSITE .............................................................................................................. 34 MONITORING, EVALUATING, AND UPDATING THE LEP ................................................................................ 34 STAFF TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................ 35 CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY ENGLISH LEARNER DATA ..................................................................................... 35 Exhibit 5.6 English Language Proficiency in Mojave Unified School District .......................................... 36
5.1 FOUR-FACTOR ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................................... 37 SPANISH-SPEAKING STAFF ............................................................................................................................ 39 WRITTEN MATERIALS TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH ...................................................................................... 39 PHONE SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................... 39 WEB SERVICES IN SPANISH ........................................................................................................................... 39 EVENT TRANSLATION IN SPANISH ................................................................................................................. 40 SERVICES IN OTHER LANGUAGES .................................................................................................................. 40 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ............................................................................................................................... 40 Exhibit 5.8 Implementation Plan ............................................................................................................... 41 SECTION 6 ......................................................................................................................................................... 42 SUMMARY OF NON-ELECTED COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................ 42 December 12, 2023 208 - 259
Exhibit 6.1 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table .............................................................. 42 SECTION 7 ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING AND SCHEDULE OF SUBRECIPIENT TITLE VI PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS .......... 44 SECTION 8 ......................................................................................................................................................... 46 TITLE VI EQUITY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................. 46 SECTION 9 ......................................................................................................................................................... 47 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE ................. 47 APPENDIX .......................................................................................................................................................... 50 SURVEY INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 50 Exhibit A.1 2023 Stakeholder Survey .................................................................................................... 51 Exhibit A.1 2023 Stakeholder Survey (Spanish) .................................................................................. 52 Exhibit A.2 2023 City of California City Transit Staff Survey ................................................................... 53 December 12, 2023 209 - 259
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7 SECTION 1
TITLE VI NOTICE AND LOCATION
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8 Exhibit 1.1 California City Transit System Title VI Notice to the Public City of California City Transit System
Title VI Notice to the Public
As a recipient of federal funds, the California City Transit System has certified and provided assurances that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services, on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
No person or group of persons shall be discriminated against with regard to the routing scheduling, or quality of transportation service that the City furnishes on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Frequency of service, age and quality of vehicles assigned to routes, quality of stations serving different routes, and location of routes may not be determined on the basis of race, color, or national origin, in full compliance with Title VI.
Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI while using City services may file a complaint with the City. All complaints will be fairly and objectively investigated. To file a complaint, you may contact the California City Transit System’s Title VI Program Administrator by phone at (760) 373-7162 or visit the City of California City city hall located at 21000 Hacienda Blvd. California City, CA 93505
A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Title VI Program Coordinator, FTA Office of Civil Rights, East Building, 5th Floor – TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 If information is needed in another language, contact (760) 373-7162 Si requiere información en español, llame al (760) 373-7162 December 12, 2023 212 - 259
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9 Sistema de Transporte Municipal en California City
Titulo VI Aviso al Publico
Como beneficiario de fondos federales el programa de transporte de California City certifica y asegura que cumplirá con el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964. La ciudad se compromete de asegurar que ninguna persona sea excluida de participar en, o sea negada de beneficios de transporte municipal, en base a raza, color, o nacionalidad.
Ninguna persona o grupo de personas, deben ser objeto de discriminación en lo que respecta a las rutas, horarios, o calidad del servicio de transporte que proporciona la ciudad en base a raza, color, o nacionalidad de origen. La frecuencia del servicio, edad y calidad de los vehículos asignados a las rutas, calidad de las estaciones de servicio de las diferentes rutas, y la ubicación de las rutas no puede determinarse en base a raza, color, o nacionalidad de origen, de plena conformidad con el Titulo VI. Cualquier persona que crea que él o ella a ha sido agraviada por cualquier practica discriminatoria ilegal según lo estipulado en el Titulo VI, durante el uso de los servicios de Ia Ciudad puede presentar una queja en la Ciudad. Todas las quejas serán investigadas de manera justa y objetiva. Para presentar un reclamo, comuníquese con el administrador del programa del Título VI del sistema de transito de California City por teléfono al (760) 373-7162 o visite la oficina de la ciudad localizada en el 21000 Hacienda Blvd, California City, CA 93505.
Cualquier denunciante puede presentar un reclamo directamente con la Administración Federal de Transito, mediante la presentación de un reclamo ante el Coordinador del Programa del Título Vl, FTA Oficina de Derechos Civiles, East Building, 5th floor - TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590.
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10 TITLE VI LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE TITLE VI NOTICE IS POSTED The California City Transit System Title VI Notice to the Public is currently posted at the following locations:
Exhibit 1.2 List of Locations Where Title VI Notice is Posted Location Name Address City
Kern County Library 9507 California City Blvd California City, CA City Hall Lobby 21000 California City Blvd California City, CA Interior of Dial-a-Ride Vehicles ---- ----
Meeting Rooms 21000 California City Blvd
City of California website http://www.californiacity-ca.gov ---- The California City Transit System Title VI Notice to the Public, Complaint Procedure/Form, and program information are also provided on the City of California City Transit website at: http://www.californiacityca.gov December 12, 2023 214 - 259
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11 SECTION 2
TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND FORM
TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Any person who believes that he or she, individually, or as a member of any specific class or persons, has been subject to discrimination on the grounds of race, age, disability, religion, color, sex, or national origin with regard to any California City Transit System service, program, or facility, may file a written complaint with the City of California City.
A complaint must be filed within 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination unless the time for filing is extended by the City.
All complaints alleging discrimination should be submitted in writing directly to the California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator at the address listed below. The California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator or his/her designee shall be responsible for overseeing investigations and responses to complaints of discrimination.
City of California City
Attn: California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator 21000 California City, CA 93505
All complaints should be completed and submitted on the California City Transit System Title VI complaint form available online at www.californiacity-ca.gov, by phone request at (760) 373-7162, or in person at the City of California City City Hall located at 21000 Hacienda Blvd, California City, CA 93505. Additional accessible formats of the form are also available upon request.
At a minimum, all complaints filed must provide the following information:
1. Complainant's name,
2. Complainant's address,
3. Complainant's phone number,
4. Complainant's email (if applicable),
5. Detailed description of complaint/incident,
6. Date of complaint/incident,
7. Time of complaint/incident,
8. Location of complaint/incident,
9. Route number (if applicable),
10. Name(s) and contact information of witnesses (if applicable),
11. Any other information relevant to the complaint, and
12. Signature (with date) of person submitting complaint.
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12 Complaints received with incomplete information may result in delayed investigations and responses. All complaints MUST be signed.
Within 10 business days of receiving the complaint, the California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator (City of California City’s Administrative Services Director) will review to determine if the City of California City has jurisdiction. The complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by the City.
If the complaint submitted is within the City’s jurisdiction and is complete, a case will be opened and a case number and investigator will be assigned.
If necessary, an investigation will be conducted and completed within 30 days of the receipt of the formal complaint (30-Day Rule).
If a time extension to the 30-Day Rule is required, the complainant will be notified in writing of the reason for the extension.
If additional information is required to resolve the case, the City may contact the complainant. The complainant has 10 business days from the date of the letter to send the requested information to the Title VI Program Administrator investigator. If the investigator is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the additional information within 10 business days, the City may administratively close the case.
A case may also be closed administratively if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case. Following the investigation, the Title VI Program Administrator will issue one of two letters to the complainant:
1. Closure Letter; or
2. Letter of Finding (LOF).
A Closure Letter summarizes the complaint allegations and will state that there was no Title VI violation and that the case will be closed. A LOF will summarize the complaint allegations and the investigation regarding the alleged incident.
If the complainant is unsatisfied with the decision, he/she has 30 days from the date of the City’s Closure Letter or the LOF to appeal to the City of California City City Manager or its designee. The complainant is entitled to review the denial, to present additional information and arguments, and to separation of functions (i.e. a decision by a person not involved with the initial decision to deny eligibility). The complainant is entitled to receive written notification of the decision of the appeal and the reasons for it.
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13 The complainant may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration, as follows:
Title VI Program Coordinator
FTA Office of Civil Rights
East Building, 5th Floor – TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590.
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14 California City Transit System Title VI Complaint Procedures (Spanish) Procedimiento para Quejas Titulo VI
Cualquier persona que crea que él o ella, de manera individual o como miembro de alguna clase o personas específicas ha sido objeto de discriminación por motivos de raza,edad, discapacidad, religión, color,sexo o nacionalidad de origen con respecto a cualquier servicio de transite,programa o establecimiento de California City Transit System puede presentar un reclamo por escrito en la Ciudad de California City.
El reclamo debe ser presentado dentro de los 180 días siguientes a la fecha de La presunta discriminación, a menos que la Ciudad haya extendido el tiempo para presentar Ia queja.
Todas las quejas que alegan discriminación deben ser presentadas por escrito directamente al Administrador de Programa del Título VI de California City Transit System a Ia dirección indicada a continuación. El Administrador del Programa del Título VI o su designado(a)será responsable de supervisar las investigaciones y las respuestas a las quejas de discriminación.
City of California City
Atencion: California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator 21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
Todas las quejas deben ser diligenciadas y presentadas en el formulario de quejas del Título VI de California City Transit System disponible en la internet www.californiacity-ca.gov por solicitud telefónica al (760) 373-7162, o personalmente en el ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de California City ubicada en 21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505. El formulario también seencuentra en formatos adicionales accesibles.
Como mínimo, todaslas denuncias presentadas deben proporcionar la siguiente información:
1. Nombre del denunciante
2. Dirección del denunciante
3. Número de teléfono del denunciante
4. Dirección electrónica del denunciante
5. Descripción detallada de Ia queja/incidente
6. Fecha de Ia queja/incidente
7. Hora de Ia queja/ incidente
8. ubicación de Ia queja/incidente
9. Numero de Ia ruta (si aplica)
10. Nombre(s) e información de contacto de testigos (si aplica)
11. Cualquier otra información pertinente a Ia queja
12. Firma (con fecha) de Ia persona que presenta Ia queja Las quejas recibidas con información incompleta pueden dar lugar a retraso en las investigaciones y respuestas. Todas las quejas TIENEN que estar firmadas.
Dentro de los 10 días hábiles siguientes a haber recibido Ia queja,el Administrador del Programa del Título VI de California City Transit System (Director de Servicios Administrativos de Ia Ciudad de California City) Ia revisara para determinar si está dentro de Ia jurisdicción de Ia ciudad de California City. El/la denunciante recibirá una carta de acuse de recibo informándole si la queja será investigada par Ia Ciudad.
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15 California City Transit System Title VI Complaint Procedures (Spanish) Si Ia queja presentada se encuentra dentro de Ia jurisdicción de Ia Ciudad y si está completa, se abrirá un expediente y se le asignará un numero de caso y un investigador.
Si es necesario una investigación se conducirá y completará dentro de 30 días de Ia recepción de Ia queja formal (Regia de 30 días).
En caso de una extensión de la regla de 30 días, el denunciante será notificado/a por escrito de la razón de la extensión.
Si se requiere información adicional para resolver el caso, Ia Ciudad para ponerse en contacto con el denunciante. El denunciante tiene 10 días hábiles a partir de Ia fecha de Ia carta para enviar Ia información solicitada a I investigador Administrador del Título VI. Si el investigador no es contactado par el denunciante o no recibe Ia información adicional dentro de los 10 días hábiles Ia Ciudad podrá cerrar administrativamente el caso.
En caso también se puede cerrar administrativamente si el denunciante ya no desea continuar con su caso. Tras Ia investigación, el Administrador del Título VI emitirá una de dos cartas al denunciante:
1. Carta de Cierre; o
2. Carta de Hallazgo (LOF).
Una Carta de Cierre resumirá los elementos presentados en Ia queja y hará constar que no hubo violación del Título VI, y que el caso se cerrara. Una Carta de Hallazgo (LOF) resumirá los elementos presentados en Ia queja y Ia investigación sobre el presunto incidente. La LOF también explicará si se producirá alguna acción disciplinaria, capacitación adicional al miembro del personal u otra acción.
Si el denunciante no está satisfecho con Ia decisión, tiene 30 días a partir de Ia fecha de Ia Carta de Cierre o de Ia LOF para apelar al Administrador de Ia Ciudad de California City o a su designado. El denunciante tiene derecho a revisar Ia negación, para presentar información y argumentos adicionales, y para Ia separación de funciones (es decir, una decisión de una persona no involucrada con Ia decisión inicial de negar Ia denuncia). El denunciante tiene derecho a recibir una notificación por escrito de Ia decisión de Ia apelación y de las razones para ella.
El denunciante también puede presentar una queja directamente a Ia Administración Federal de Transito al: Coordinador del Programa del Título VI, FTA Oficina de Derechos Civiles, East Building, 5th Floor TCR,1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590.
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16 Exhibit 2.1 Title VI Complaint Form
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19 SECTION 3
SUMMARY OF COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND LEGAL ACTIONS Per FTA Circular 4702.1B, “all recipients are required to prepare and maintain a list of any of the following that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin”:
Active investigations conducted by FTA and entities other than FTA; Lawsuits; and Complaints naming the recipient (i.e., City of California City and/or the City of California City Transit Dial-A-Ride).
Historically, neither the California City Transit System nor the City of California City has been subject to any Title VI investigations, Title VI complaints, or Title VI lawsuits. Below is a matrix which will be utilized by City staff to internally track and report any and all future incidents:
Exhibit 3.1 Title VI Investigations, Lawsuits and Complaints Summary Table Case /
Reference
Numb
Date
MM/DD/YYYY
(Month/Day/Year)
Summary (Include basis of complaint:
race, color, or national origin) Current
Status
Action(s) Taken
Active Investigations
X
X
X
X
Lawsuits
X
X
X
X
Complaints
X
X
X
X
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21 SECTION 4
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
The California City Transit System has developed this Public Participation Plan as part of its Title VI Program.
The City is committed to ensuring it provides equal and equitable access to its services throughout California City in the safest and most cost-effective manner possible. Through a combination of input and insight from community residents, current and prospective riders, community stakeholders, and California City Transit System staff, the City of California City has enhanced its methodologies of reaching individuals within its service area and will be able to further refine its strategies in the future.
Note: The California City Transit System is a demand-response program with no fixed routes. Therefore, it is exempt from the requirements of a fixed-route system such as setting system-wide service standards and service policies.
APPROACH TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public participation process should be considered at the earliest stages of any California City Transit System project or service enhancement which may impact the surrounding communities, existing riders, and potential riders. As transit-related services and projects vary in scope and goals, the public participation process should be tailored to assist the planning process most effectively. The following process outlines tools and strategies to ensure that public input is invited and all foreseeable impacts to the service area communities are considered.
California City Transit System has developed three prioritized categories of projects which guided the development of minimum public participation requirements. During the initial planning phase of each transitrelated project or major service revisions, City of California City and transit staff will identify into which level the project falls and develop a tailored participation plan accordingly. At any time during a project’s development and/or implementation process, the project may be reclassified to a higher level, if City of California City and transit staff deem appropriate. The levels of public participation are presented below. Baseline – Routine service, schedule, and system enhancements and revisions. Also includes short (less than one year) term projects where potential impacts to California City Transit System and its customers should be considered during planning phases. Examples include minor revisions to service hours, minor changes to service areas, and impacts to service due to routine maintenance or construction, as well as updates to service branding, fare media, and collateral.
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22 Moderate – Projects involving a year or longer of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future riders must be considered. Examples include development and implementation of new/expanded services, development of ShortRange Transit Plans, marketing plans, and facility/storage construction projects, etc. Any project within this level to be conducted by a third- party (i.e., consultant or contractor) will include public participation requirements and criteria as part of the RFP process. High – Projects involving multiple years of development and/or implementation where impacts to existing and future riders must be considered. Examples include Comprehensive Operational Analysis, development and construction of transit center/facilities, transit system redesign (complete overall of existing system and operations), transition of administration of services, etc. Any project within this level to be conducted by a thirdparty (i.e., engineering consultant or contractor) will include public participation requirements and criteria as part of the RFP process.
OUTREACH REQUIREMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The following activities are intended to serve as guidelines for each level of outreach to ensure existing, and future riders of California City Transit System are provided with equal access and opportunity to participate in transit and transportation planning.
Baseline Level – Minimum Outreach
Notice for public events may include car-cards, posters, email blasts, notices posted to City website, media releases to local papers, or radio announcements as funding allows. Notices will be posted at least one week prior to the public event. Notices may be posted at City Hall (California City Transit System headquarters), onboard service vehicles, at bus stops/shelters as deemed appropriate, and at key community centers with whom the California City Transit System has a relationship. Whenever possible, information regarding public participation opportunities will also be posted on the City of California City and/or California City Transit System website at least two weeks prior to the event. Comments will be accepted at public outreach events and via email, mail, and phone to ensure that all populations have the opportunity to participate.
Moderate Level – Minimum Outreach
All applicable Baseline Level elements are included within Moderate Level projects. Unique notices/fliers will be developed and posted a minimum of two weeks in advance for the following outreach activities (as deemed appropriate for each project):
Focus group participation,
Stakeholder discussions,
Community surveying efforts, and
Customer survey efforts.
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23 Where more than one workshop or meeting open to the public is planned, the workshops shall be scheduled throughout multiple dayparts (i.e., mornings, afternoons, and evenings) as funding and resources allow to maximize opportunity for participation. Materials may be developed specifically for public participation including FAQ sheets, presentation slides, newsletters, and media releases.
High Level – Minimum Outreach
All applicable Baseline and Moderate Level elements are included within High Level projects. The City shall conduct expanded outreach to community stakeholders and its partners. The City shall investigate the establishment of a transit-oriented committee to guide the development and implementation of the project and public participation. The City shall expand regional entity participation, including but not limited to Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG), Kern Transit, and other nearby transit operators, by seeking comments and participation in project meetings and planning activities.
Currently, Spanish is the only quantifiable population within the California City Transit System service area that is limited in English proficiency. The City will continue assessing the language needs of citizens in its service area through its Language Assistance Plan. Should another population with limited English proficiency reach or surpass population levels as defined by the FTA Title VI Circular (currently five percent of the total service area population or 1,000 persons, whichever is less), the City will reassess this element of its Title VI program and the strategies presented below.
OUTREACH METHODS FOR ENGAGING MINORITY AND LIMITED ENGLISH
PROFICIENT POPULATIONS
Baseline Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
Notices will be made bilingual, or Spanish-language notices will be developed and posted alongside English notices.
Spanish-language notices will be posted on all revenue vehicles and at locations that have been identified as key destinations of LEP populations if such information exists. Event information on the California City Transit System website will be posted in English and Spanish. The City will make event information available to community groups and agencies that work with LEP populations, if such contacts exist.
As identified in its Language Assistance Plan, Spanish is the only non-English language which is commonly spoken by residents. Additionally, as reported by the City, many transit staff are fluent in Spanish. As such, existing staff can adequately meet the needs of LEP populations within California City Transit System’s service area.
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24 Spanish interpretation or translation at any public meetings or workshop will be provided by City staff as is possible.
When it is deemed appropriate or necessary, the City will ensure non-English language interpretation is made available.
Moderate Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
All applicable Baseline Level elements are included within Moderate Level projects. The City will continue cultivating relationships with community agencies that serve LEP populations.
Public outreach events may include attending existing community meetings and gatherings, such as school meetings, farmers markets, faith-based events, and other community activities, in order to invite participation from LEP populations who may not attend City-hosted public events.
High Level – Minimum Minority Outreach
All applicable Baseline and Moderate Level elements are included within High Level projects.
As they are identified, translated notices will be sent to Spanish-language print media, newspapers, and/or radio stations.
The City will ensure that non-English language interpretation will be available at any public meeting or workshop associated with a High-Level project as deemed appropriate and necessary.
4.1 SUMMARY OF OUTREACH EFFORTS
There are two primary modes of outreach conducted with respect to the California City Transit System, recurring and as needed. Recurring outreach efforts focus on the sustaining and developing long-term relationships built with local organizations and communities, while as needed outreach focuses on supporting and achieving near-term goals such as improving ridership and promoting enhancements to service provision.
Recurring Outreach Efforts
Customer Service Interactions – California City Transit System customer service staff and drivers field questions and customer service requests from customers and the public in both English and Spanish on a daily basis. This outreach is considered the primary method of reaching customers who are unable to obtain information from written/posted materials and sources.
Unmet Needs Hearings – Annual hearings are facilitated by KernCOG to identify unmet transit needs within the city of California City. Any identified unmet transit needs deemed reasonable to meet within their service area are prioritized for implementation by the City.
Public Noticing – Submitted as required to local paper of record. Notices are provided for significant transit-related developments, including planning studies, and revisions to existing services and/or policies.
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25 Completed As-Needed Outreach Efforts
System Changes – Occur as necessary after obtaining insight from California City Transit System staff, local stakeholders, and professional consultation. Stakeholder Survey – service-area wide stakeholder survey will be conducted within three years to obtain insight from various governmental, social services, educational, and faith-based organizations, with respect to their clientele’s ability to speak English and utilize public transit, in order to identify the likelihood of language barriers to transit usage.
Transit Rate Study – In 2017 the City completed a transit rate study and held a public hearing which was advertised in the paper, posted in vehicles, posted at legally required locations, and advertised on social media. One public comment was received regarding the need for additional fare subsidies for seniors and cited the potential for using grants to fund such a subsidy. Transit Unmet Needs survey will be conducted within three years of the approval of this 2023 Title VI Program Update.
Because of COVID, City did not conduct a stakeholder survey. The city is planning on conducting a stakeholder survey between the next three years.
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27 SECTION 5
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PLAN (LEP PLAN)
This Language Assistance Plan, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, was developed concurrently with the development of the California City Transit System Title VI Program to ensure its services are accessible to Limited English-Proficient (LEP) individuals. Title VI of the 1964 Civil Right Act is one of two federal mandates that guarantee the provision of meaningful access to federally funded transit services for LEP individuals:
Title VI of the 1964 Civil Right Act prohibits federally funded agencies from discriminating against individuals based on race, color, and national origin and includes meaningful access to LEP customers.
President’s Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency” (August 11, 2000): Instructs federal agencies to improve access to services by mandating that any federally conducted or assisted programs of activities (e.g. recipients of federal funding) must provide meaningful access to LEP customers.
The California City Transit System Title VI Program was updated in the spring of 2017 in accordance with FTA Circular 4702.1B, Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients, October 1, 2012.
The California City Transit System Title VI Program Administrator is:
Joe Barragan
Public Works Director
City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd. California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-7199
Email: [email protected]
Additional information regarding the City of California City’s Title VI Program is available at www.californiacity-ca.gov.
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28 CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM SERVICE AREA AND SERVICES The City of California City is in the high desert of California’s Eastern Kern County. California City is accessible via two primary roadways: State Highways 58 and 14. The Dial-A-Ride service area includes the City of California City as well as the Mojave to the south. Intercity service between the cities of, Ridgecrest, Lancaster, Rosamond, and Bakersfield, is provided by Kern Regional Transit.
The California City Transit System provides a general public, curb-to-curb demand-response service offered Monday through Friday. Three Dial-A-Ride vehicles are available during regular weekday service hours which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the City is studying the possibility of adding a fourth vehicle. In addition, California City Transit System offers limited service to residents in specific areas outside city limits. This limited service is demand-based and therefore does not operate unless requested by customers in advance. The California City Transit System fleet inventory is provided below.
Exhibit 5.1 California City Dial-a-Ride (DAC)Transit System Fleet Inventory Vehicle # Year Vehicle Make Mileage Fuel Type Status
140 2021 StarCraft Allstar 41,828 Gasoline Active
141 2021 StarCraft Allstar 29,753 Gasoline Active
The City’s transit program is headquartered at California City Public Works Administration building located at 7800 Moss Ave, California City, CA 93505.
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE GOALS
One of the overarching goals of the California City Transit System Title VI Program is to ensure meaningful access for LEP customers to transit services, information, and materials through the development of a Language Assistance Plan and by regular evaluation of the developed methods and strategies.
SERVICE AREA DEMOGRAPHICS
The service area demographic analysis describes Title VI-protected populations residing within California City Transit System’s service area, including their approximate size and geographic distribution. Title VI- protected populations within the service area include racial minorities and LEP persons. Specific groups considered include:
1. Latino Residents
2. LEP Populations
Spanish
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29 The American Community Survey provides information at various levels on multiple topics. For the purposes of this Title VI program, our assessment utilized the population estimates provided in the City of California City geographic boundaries. The poverty rate is 25.4%.
Exhibit 5.2 Racial Breakdown of Total Population of Service Area Race or Ethnicity Cal-City
Estimate
Percent
of Total
White alone (Non-Hispanic) 5,094 34.2 %
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 5,537 37.1%
Black or African American alone 2,985 20.0%
Asian alone 276 1.9%
Two or more races: 792 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 143 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 36 0.2%
Some other Race alone 51 0.3%
Population Estimated Total 14,914 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, DP05- 2021 ACS 5-Year estimates As the American Community Survey data in the tables below show, approximately 71.2 percent of California City Transit System service area residents spoke only English at home, while approximately 28.8 percent spoke a language other than English. Of those households within the service area that do not speak English “very well”, 26.1 percent spoke Spanish, while 1.7 percent spoke Asian languages.
Exhibit 5.3 Languages Spoken at Home in Cal-City
Total Speak English Only 71.2%
Speak Spanish 26.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, S1601- 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
DEMOGRAPHICS BY CENSUS BLOCK GROUP
This section takes a closer look at the overall demographic characteristics discussed in the previous section, using block group-level American Community Survey data to show the geographic distribution of various populations.
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30 TOTAL POPULATION
Not surprisingly, the greatest concentration of the approximately 13,646 people in the California City Transit System service area lives within the City of California City boundaries along the southwestern portion of the city bounds. A much smaller concentration of service area residents live within the Wonder Acres area to the west and the Rancho Tracts to the south and the northeast of portion of the city.
Exhibit 5.4 Total Population by Census Tract
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31 ETHNICITY
The 2021 American Community Survey reveals that Hispanic or Latino (of any race) makes up the largest group at 37.1 percent followed by White alone (Non-Hispanic) population at 34.2 percent, African American (20.0 percent), Other racial or ethnic groups making up service area population include Asian alone (1.9 percent) American Indian and Alaska Native (1.0 percent), and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Exhibit 5.5 illustrates the Hispanic/Latino population residing in each census tract within the California City Transit System service area. The proportion of each geographic area that is Latino follows the proportions of the general population, with most Latinos residing near community centers. California City Transit System will continue to monitor the availability of services as it relates to the location of Latino populations to avoid under-serving these areas.
Exhibit 5.5 Latino Population by Census Block
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32 LEP (Limited English Proficient) POPULATIONS
Spanish-Speaking
The exhibit above presents the distribution of people who speak Spanish at home in the California City Transit System service area. Given there are 5,537 Spanish speakers in the service area, of which more than half (3,658) speak English less than “very well,” it is important for the City to continue its efforts to provide Spanish-speaking residents have sufficient resources to access available services. Such measures, as will be described in our Implementation Plan, include producing written rider information in Spanish as well as providing Spanish translators for public meetings regarding the City’s public transit service. *U.S. Census -American Community Survey S1603- 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates
LANGUAGE SERVICE PROVISION
Interpretation Protocol
1. As discussed in the Service Area Demographics section, Spanish was the only LEP population identified within California City Transit System’s service area using 2021 American Community Survey data as well as outreach efforts as described in Chapter 4 Sections A. The City has indicated that among the current two California City Transit System Dial-a-Ride drivers, none are fluent Spanish-speakers. As such, should a non-Spanish speaker answer a phone call that requires translation, there are other employees available to assist. When a customer calls California City Transit System directly and a staff member cannot communicate with them, staff will connect with bilingual employees to translate. This step will be followed for customers at the Main Office.
2. Simultaneous interpretation at public events will be determined on a case-by-case basis by examining several factors, such as:
The type and size of event,
The availability of a California City Transit System staff member to interpret, or The availability of a staff member of a host organization to interpret.
For modest outreach events, such as Baseline Level activities, proactive outreach, or smaller transit awareness events, bilingual staff members will assist with translation where appropriate and feasible. For Moderate and High-Level public outreach events, where it is appropriate and necessary to do so, the California City Transit System will arrange for an interpreter through a local or regional service.
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33 TRANSLATION OF VITAL DOCUMENTS
Based on the results of the Four Factor Analysis, the following vital documents will be translated into Spanish, the sole identified LEP language within the California City Transit System service area. It should be noted this listing does not include vital documents which are already available in Spanish (such as the DialA-Ride program brochure).
Vital Documents – Near-term
1. Title VI Program
Title VI Notice to the Public
Complaint Form, and
Complaint Procedures.
2. ADA Application
Vital Documents – Mid-term
1. Signage advertising the California City Transit System language assistance program.
2. Information available on the California City Transit System web page.
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34 CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY WEBSITE
The California City Transit System-specific web page is hosted on the City of California City website.
1. All translated vital documents have been posted and are available for download on the City’s transit web page.
2. The City is considering a website translator widget that includes Spanish language.
MONITORING, EVALUATING, AND UPDATING THE LEP
A thorough review of this Language Assistance Plan will be undertaken every three years concurrent with updating and submitting the City’s public transit Title VI Program. At that time, the LEP population will be reassessed, to ensure all significant LEP languages are included in California City Transit System language assistance efforts. The following reoccurring reporting and evaluation measures will be used to update the Language Assistance Plan.
California City Transit System will regularly assess the effectiveness of how it communicates with LEP individuals by:
Including questions about language assistance and information needs on any community surveys.
Conversations with stakeholders, organizations, and entities which work with LEPs, and As-needed outreach with LEP groups.
California City Transit System will monitor its language assistance efforts, including:
Recording and reporting on customer service interactions with LEP individuals, Incorporating discussion of Title VI into regular operations meetings, and Updating the Language Assistance Plan based on feedback received.
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35 STAFF TRAINING
The California City Transit System has incorporated the following into existing staff training guidelines for staff:
How to respond to LEP callers,
How to respond to correspondence from LEPs,
How to respond to LEPs in person,
How to document LEP needs, and
How to respond to civil rights complaints.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY ENGLISH LEARNER DATA
To effectively identify the LEP populations within the California City Transit System service area, and to begin monitoring/tracking changes in those groups, California City Transit System reviewed English Learner (EL) statistics for students within the City of California City. Public schools within the California Department of Education (CDE) must report on their students who are English Learners – students whose native language is other than English – as well as which language is their mother tongue. This data is available online via CDE’s DataQuest website, http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
California City Transit System accessed the available EL data for the 2022/2023 school year to complete its comprehensive assessment of the communities it provides service to, including what LEP populations exists and where these groups may be concentrated. Periodically reviewing this data will enable California City Transit System to monitor which non-English languages (other than Spanish) are growing in order to provide appropriate language assistance services.
Consistent with data from the 2023 American Community Survey, most of EL students in the California City Transit System service area speak Spanish. It is unlikely that an additional language will trigger the Safe Harbor Provision prior to the required updating of its Title VI Plan, though the City will continue to periodically monitor EL populations so as to ensure compliance with Title VI regulations. Detailed counts and relative percentages are presented in the table below.
Mojave Unified School District Schools in Cal-City
Hacienda Elementary School
Robert P Ulrich Elementary School
California City Middle School
California City High School
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37 5.1 FOUR-FACTOR ANALYSIS
The U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) requires transit funding recipients to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to programs by limited English proficient (LEP) persons. As a recipient, the California City Transit System must perform a Four Factor Analysis to assess language needs and determine what steps it will take to ensure LEP persons can effectively access and utilize transit services. The four factors analyzed are described below.
Factor 1: The number or proportion of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons eligible to be served or likely to be encountered by California City Transit System services.
Estimating the number or proportion of LEP individuals that may be encountered by California City Transit System will help identify the populations covered by the USDOT’s Safe Harbor Provision. This provision stipulates that if an LEP group speaking a non-English language constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons likely to be encountered by transit services, then the service provider must make the following materials and services available to speakers of that language:
Documents critical for accessing recipient’s services or benefits, Letters requiring response from customer,
Informing customers of free language assistance,
Complaint forms, and
Notification of rights.
As discussed in the Service Area Demographics section, the largest LEP population in the California City Transit System service area is identified as Spanish speakers. As of the 2021 ACS, there were 3,658 LEP Spanish speakers, comprising 24.5 percent of the service area population, who reported speaking English less than “very well.” This significant population means the Safe Harbor Provision would apply to California City’s Spanish-speaking population, requiring the City to provide the materials listed above.
Factor 2: The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with the City’s transit services.
In order to estimate how often LEP populations come into contact with the City’s transit services, we relied on staff and driver interview data. As drivers are typically on the “front lines” and most frequently come into contact with transit patrons, their observations and insights provide an informative picture of how many LEP persons use the California City Transit System.
Data from staff and driver surveys generally corroborate the findings described in the Service Area Demographics section, indicating Spanish speakers to be the largest LEP population. Specific highlights from the driver survey will include:
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38 Factor 3: The nature and importance of the City’s transit services to affected LEP populations.
To better understand California City Transit System’s role among LEP populations, we contacted local stakeholders comprised of social service agencies, senior centers, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions. These stakeholders act as representatives for, or come into frequent contact with, L E P populations. Of the groups contacted, 10 completed our stakeholder survey (survey instrument is provided in the Appendix). Together, these stakeholders provided important insight into the City’s public transit service area’s key LEP groups. As representatives who serve as leaders for these communities, they are attuned to the needs and potential language barriers members of these communities may face when using California City Transit System.
Nearly all stakeholders reported having clients or members who were Spanish speakers.
Overall, our stakeholder survey responses indicate that Spanish speakers are most likely to depend on California City Transit System and face language-related barriers to using the City’s public transit service.
Therefore, in terms of outreach, it is important the City continue its efforts to address language-related barriers faced by the Spanish-speaking population, such as ensuring key written materials such as rider information are translated, and that bilingual staff members are available as needed.
These findings are in line with American Community Survey findings and reinforce Spanish as the only LEP language which the City should focus on at this time.
Factor 4: Resources available to the recipient for LEP outreach and the associated costs.
As the section covering demographics demonstrates, the Spanish-speaking LEP population is sufficiently large that the City must take measures to minimize language barriers faced by these groups. To address these barriers and fulfill the LEP requirements required under the Safe Harbor Provision, the City provides staff, written materials, and online and phone services in Spanish.
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39 SPANISH-SPEAKING STAFF
According to the staff survey, there are three California City employees who speak Spanish. In connection with their daily customer service responsibilities, each of these employees utilizes his/her language skills to assist Spanish-speaking LEP persons whenever possible. In addition, consultant City Engineer BHT Engineering has three employees fluent in Spanish that can assist translating vital documents.
Cost: No additional cost anticipated.
WRITTEN MATERIALS TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH
The City has translated essential rider information and service notice documents. These materials include the Dial-A-Ride service brochure, all notices related to service changes or updates, as well onboard notices in Spanish informing riders of their rights under Title VI. A new service brochure that will be distributed beginning in 2023 will be translated into Spanish. In addition, all Safe Harbor Provision materials have been or will be translated into Spanish.
Cost: No additional cost anticipated. Future translation costs for written documents anticipated to be translated by current staff.
PHONE SERVICES
Many California City staff (as well as other City of California City employees who may come into contact with transit customers) speak Spanish. If the Spanish speaking population continues growing, as a part of this program, the City might contract with a live translation service (Tele language) which will be available to all transit customers and will also allow for real-time assistance to customers at the City’s main office or those who call into the City’s main phone number. Initial contact is made with a City employee who then determines if language assistance is required. The City employee dials into Tele language, enters the appropriate PIN, and can reach a live translator for over 300 languages.
Cost: Estimated cost of 99 cents per minute for Spanish translation and $1.09 per minute for all other languages.
WEB SERVICES IN SPANISH
The City of California City will provide Spanish translation of its website content through Google Translator. The City has uploaded all applicable Title VI documents and notices to its transit webpage as a part of this program.
Cost: No additional cost anticipated. Future translation costs for written website text are anticipated to be completed by existing staff.
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40 EVENT TRANSLATION IN SPANISH
The City of California City will schedule and arrange for live Spanish translation at all vital events/workshops/meetings. The primary source for this translation will be current California City Transit System staff (as available) and professional translation services, as necessary.
Cost: Variable, will be based primarily on employee salary hourly rate and the number of events were Spanish translation is required/requested. All California labor laws will be adhered to.
SERVICES IN OTHER LANGUAGES
As the demographics section describes, there are small populations (aside from Spanish-speaking) which speak languages other than English within the California City Transit System service area.
However, at this time the number of people who speak these languages who also speak English “less than very well” is well below the Safe Harbor threshold of 1,000 speakers. In addition, driver surveys did not reveal any significant language-related barriers to using public transit for these speakers. Therefore, the City is not required to provide translations of written documents, nor is it required to advertise free translation services for these languages.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The matrix below presents an implementation Plan for ensuring the Language Assistance Plan is quick. and efficiently implemented.
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41 Exhibit 5.8 Implementation Plan
GOAL TASK COMPLETION
TARGET/STATUS
Assess LEP Population in the
California City Transit System
Service Area
Title VI Four-Factor Analysis June 2024
Community Survey June 2024
Stakeholder Survey June 2024
California City Transit System Staff Survey June 2024
Demographics Analysis June 2024
Develop Language Assistance
Procedures
Develop Title VI Customer Service Procedures for Title VI complaints and concerns. Completed
Develop Cal-City Transit System Policy regarding
competency of Title VI translations and interpreters Completed Staff Training
Identify Cal-City Transit System staff with likely contact with LEP individual Completed
Develop curriculum for training of Cal-City Transit System staff Completed
Training of Cal-City Transit System staff in Title VI
Customer Service Procedures Ongoing
Develop refresher training schedule for tenured
employees Completed
Develop driver "Language Phrase Card" Completed
Notification to LEP Persons of Title
VI Rights and Materials
Inventory existing notification methodologies and/or
locations June 2024
Post Title VI Notice in public locations. Completed
Translate vital documents into Spanish. Completed
Translate Cal-City Transit System web page into Spanish Pending Develop, translate, and post notice of Language Assistance options Completed
Undertake targeted outreach to LEP populations. Ongoing Monitor and Update Language
Assistance Plan
Assign administration of Title VI Program Completed
Develop process for obtaining feedback on language
assistance measures Completed
Regularly review ACS and Census demographic data Ongoing Receive and review reports from Tele language translation assistance services phone line (if used) Pending
Incorporate discussion of Title VI into regular staff
meetings Ongoing
Update Language Assistance Plan based on feedback.
received Ongoing
Goal Task Completion
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42 SECTION 6
SUMMARY OF NON-ELECTED COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The California City Transit System does not include a non-elected committee or advisory body to assist with the transit program.
If in the future a non-elected committee or advisory body is established, a summary of the committee members reflective of ethnicity/race, and a description of efforts made to encourage the participation of minorities on the said committee will be provided in this section utilizing the table below.
Exhibit 6.1 Sample Non-Elected Committee Membership Table Race/Ethnicity Service Area Population
(Percentage)
Committee/Council
(Percentage)
Caucasian XX.X% XX.X%
Hispanic/Latino XX.X% XX.X%
Black/African American XX.X% XX.X%
Asian XX.X% XX.X%
Native American XX.X% XX.X%
Member participation and selection will be monitored by the City’s Title VI Program Administrator.
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SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING AND SCHEDULE OF SUBRECIPIENT TITLE VI PROGRAM
SUBMISSIONS
The California City Transit System does not have any subrecipients of Federal funding at this time and does not anticipate expanding to include subrecipients.
If in the future the City of California City elects to expand its transit program and begins contracting with subrecipients, the City will ensure compliance with Title VI regulations by updating this element of its Title VI program to include the monitoring methodology and reporting schedules for all subrecipients.
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46 SECTION 8
TITLE VI EQUITY ANALYSIS
Title VI regulations require the completion of an Equity Analysis whenever a recipient or subrecipient begins planning the locating and construction of a new transit facility (not including bus shelters, transit stations, power substations, or other facilities already evaluated through NEPA).
The City of California City has not undertaken any construction projects for facilities at a new location in recent years. Therefore, no Equity Analysis is required at this time.
If in the future the City of California City begins planning for the development and construction of a new transit facility, the City will conduct an equity analysis prior to the selection of a construction site inclusive of the Title VI requirements below:
a. The City of California City shall complete a Title VI equity analysis during the planning stage with regard to where a project is located or sited to ensure the location is selected without regard to race, color, or national origin. The City shall engage in outreach to persons potentially impacted by the siting of facilities. The Title VI equity analysis shall compare the equity impacts of various siting alternatives, and the analysis shall occur before the selection of the preferred site. b. When evaluating locations of facilities, the City shall give attention to other facilities with similar impacts in the area to determine if any cumulative adverse impacts might result. Analysis shall be done at the Census tract or block group where appropriate to ensure that proper perspective is given to localized impacts. c. If the City of California City determines that the location of the project will result in a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin, the City may only locate the project in that location if there is a substantial legitimate justification for locating the project there, and when there are no alternative locations that would have a less disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The City shall show how both tests are met. It is important to understand that in order to make this showing, the City shall consider and analyze alternatives to determine whether those alternatives would have less of a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and then implement the least discriminatory alternative
The equity analysis of the development and construction of any such facility shall be completed and submitted as part of the City’s subsequent Title VI program update.
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CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM TITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE
(insert approved resolution here)
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APPENDIX
SURVEY INSTRUMENTS
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51 Exhibit A.1 2023 Stakeholder Survey
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52 Exhibit A.1 2023 Stakeholder Survey (Spanish)
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ITEM NO. NB 5.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DECEMBER 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Socorro Chavez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for 2024 ____________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
The Mayor and Council have expressed a clear intent to establish a fixed schedule for city council meetings in adherence to our Municipal Code Sec. 2-1.402. According to this section, regular meetings are to be convened on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall, situated at 21000 Hacienda Boulevard, California City.
Considering the requirements outlined in the Municipal Code and in alignment with the 9/80 schedule to be implemented by City Hall in 2024, a proposed meeting calendar has been developed and is attached herewith for your review and consideration.
The attached calendar delineates the scheduled meetings for the upcoming year, ensuring compliance with both the city council meeting standards and the anticipated work schedule for City Hall in 2024.
Conflicting Day: December 24th, 2024
Please review the proposed calendar and provide any feedback or necessary adjustments before finalizing the established meeting schedule for 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVE PROPOSED CALENDAR FOR 2024
ATTACHMENTS
• 2024- CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED CALENDAR
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Holiday Flex Day Council Meetings
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