CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
January 28, 2025
1 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
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Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Michael Kulikoff
MAYOR PRO TEM
Jesse Hightower
Michael Hurles
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Latisha Lamberth
ACTING CITY MANAGER
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
January 28, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
CS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Pursuant to CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(d)(2) – Three (3) MATTERS CS 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- (Government Code Section 54957.6) Labor Negotiator: Latisha Lamberth, Human Resources Director- Employee Organization: Misc Employees Association
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
January 28, 2025
3 REGULAR MEETING 5:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
POLICE
FIRE
ANIMAL CONTROL
TREASURER
FINANCE
BUILDING
CANNABIS COMPLIANCE
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 01/10/2025-01/23/2025 CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY January 28, 2025
4 CC 2. Final Resolution-Reinstating Planning Commission
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Oral Report
CONTINUED BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NB1. STAFF REPORT: (AB 1234) Councilmember Hightower & Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff SUBJECT: City Attorney Services
RECOMMENDATION: City Council should discuss and provide direction to staff regarding what direction the council wishes to explore regarding legal services.
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ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk for the City of California City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing notice was posted on all official City bulletin boards and the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.
January 24, 2025
California City Police Department
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6 7
4 8
5 0
OCTOBER 2024 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
4 6 13 9 8
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL VIOLENT
CRIMES - NOVEMBER
0 0 0 0 0
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
MURDER-NOVEMBER
6 16
28 18
14 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL PROPERTY
CRIMES - NOVEMBER
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10 4 0
NOVEMBER 2024 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
November 2024 Stats
OCTOBER 2024 vs. NOVEMBER 2024 Down by 29%
Part 1 Crimes October 2024 – 31
Part 1 Crimes November 2024 – 22
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41 27 22
0 10
20 30
40 50
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2020 - 2024
November Part 1 Crimes - as of 1/13/2025
California City Police Department
NOVEMBER 2024 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (Nov): 1,487 Total Arrests (Nov): 18 Felony Arrests: 4 Misd. Arrests: 14 Total Incidents (2024): 17,998 Total Arrests (2024): 323 Felony Arrests: 162 Misd. Arrests: 161 Calls for Service (Nov): 1,036 Calls for Service (2024): 13,181 Citations Issued (Nov): 40 Citations Issued (2024): 368 California City Police Department
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10 4 0
NOVEMBER 2024 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
15 18
11 20 19
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL PROPERTY
CRIMES - DECEMBER
14 11 11 7 3
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL VIOLENT
CRIMES - DECEMBER
0 0 0
1 0
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
MURDER-DECEMBER
0 0 0 1 2 1
13 5 0
DECEMBER 2024 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
December 2024 Stats
NOVEMBER 2024 vs. DECEMBER 2024 NO CHANGE
Part 1 Crimes November 2024 – 22
Part 1 Crimes December 2024 – 22
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22 28 22
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 35
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2020 - 2024
December Part 1 Crimes - as of 1/13/2025
California City Police Department
DECEMBER 2024 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (Dec): 1,442 Total Arrests (Dec): 28 Felony Arrests: 17 Misd. Arrests: 11 Total Incidents (2024): 19,440 Total Arrests (2024): 351 Felony Arrests: 179 Misd. Arrests: 172 Calls for Service (Dec): 985 Calls for Service (2024): 14,166 Citations Issued (Dec): 39 Citations Issued (2024): 407 To preserve the quality of life, property, and the environment within our community, state, and nation through education and the professional delivery of emergency medical fire and rescue service.
Dec. 2024 Monthly Report
Current Notable Events:
• Fire Department participated in OHV staffing during the holiday weekend.
PROJECTS STATUS
Carl Moyer AQMD Engine
Replacement Grant:
Approved Awaiting new engine arrival for award
FEMA AFG Gran
Training equipment
Applied Awaiting decision in the Spring
Kern County OES- EOC Mobile
Comm Equip.
Awarded Awaiting Fulfillment
Specialty Programs:
• Pet Chip Reader Scans
o Dec: 0 scans
o Annual 2024: 25
Fire Prevention, Inspections, and Education:
• Regular business inspections are underway.
• SB1205 State Mandated Inspections- still underway.
• Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and acceptance testing requests are steady. • Prop 64 inspections- increasing frequency.
Fleet Maintenance
Unit Status
Incident Command Vehicle End of life: Surplus Approved (awaiting replacement)
Brush Patrol Out-of-service
Moderate repair required (waiting for budget).
Arson/Fire Prevention Unit End of Life: Surplus Approved (Awaiting replacement)
Code Enforcement Vehicle- Escape End of Life 2 years in repair-unknown ETA due to no parts.
Code Enforcement Vehicle- F150 Marginally in-service
Numerous issues.
Seagrave Reserve Type-I Engine
(Reserve)
Destroyed for Carl Moyer Grant
American La France Type-I Engine
(Reserve)
marginally in-service
Several DOT issues require heavy maintenance and
repair (waiting for budget).
Pierce Type- I Engine (Front-line) In Service.
Type-III Engine (Wildland) In Service
Rescue Squad In-service
Replaced with a new unit
General Fleet Comments:
• New fleet funded through donations and solar developer alternate means is on order. Two new light duty trucks have arrived to serve as the Medic Squad unit and a utility unit. The new command vehicle, new prevention vehicle, chaplain vehicle, admin vehicle, and arson unit are expected to be delivered in the next three weeks. • Small equipment is receiving regular maintenance.
Incident Statistics
2024 Dec 2023 Dec
• Fires: 15
o Structure: 3
o Vehicle: 3
o Outside: 9
• EMS: 171
• Hazardous Condition (no fire): 8
• Service/Assist Calls: 20
• Good Intent Calls: 73
• False Alarms: 5
Dec 2024 Simultaneous Calls: 16
• Fires: 10 o Vehicle: 2
o Structure: 3
o Outside/Rubbish: 3
• EMS: 185
• Hazardous Conditions: 4
• Service/Assist calls: 10
• Good Intent: 55
• False Alarms: 7
Dec 2023 Simultaneous Calls:18
Dec 2024 Total Call Volume: 292 Dec 2023 Total Call Volume: 271 Code Enforcement Dec 2024 Stats
Report Criteria:
Location Type Location Field Date From To
All All 12/01/2024 12/31/2024
Case Activity:
Total
New Cases 32
Closed Cases 38
Open Cases at start of period 343
Open Cases at end of period 337
Violation Activity
New Violations Cited Total
ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES 3
ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY 4
ANIMALS 1
BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT 1
Business License Check 1
Cannabis facility emergency contact info. 1
Cannabis Odor 2
CFC ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 2
CFC COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT 1
CFC Door Operations- Blocked/Locked Exit 1
CFC Electrical Hazards/Unsafe Conditions 1
CFC Exit Sign Illumination 1
CFC EXTENSION CORDS 2
CFC Fire access road, all weather surface required 1
CFC Fire Lane, No Parking 2
CFC Knox Box Needed 1
CFC Rescue opening blocked, residential 1
CFC UNSECURE VACANT BUILDING 1
DOG LICENSE REQUIRED 1
ENCROACHMENT 2
FENCING VIOLATION 1
FIRE HAZARDS 1
Fire Inspection 1
garage sale signs 2
GRAFFITI 2
Illegal Dumping 8
Illegal Home Based Business 1
ILLEGAL HOME BUSINESS 1
ILLEGAL PARKING COMMERICAL VEHICLE 1
ILLEGAL SIGN/ BANNER 1
ILLEGAL SIGNS 1
INFORMATION 1
IPMC 302.5 Rodent harborage 1
LIVING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 1
NO BUSINESS LICENSE 3
NO YARD SALE SIGN PERMIT 2
PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 1
PUBLIC NUISANCE (Building safety) 1
R ZONING VIOLATION 1
RABIES VACCINATION 1
SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1
Squatting/ Illegal Camping w/o Owner's Permission 1
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING 5
Temporary Power/Extension Cord 1
Trash Can Lids 4
TRASH CANS LEFT OUT 1
UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS 3
Unlawful temporary property use. (Activity or business on a vacant lot) 1 UNPERMITTED YARD SALE 1
VACANT HOUSE REGISTRATION 1
Yard Sale Permit Issued 14
Totals 95
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
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
October, 2023 October, 2024
California City Animal Shelter
November 2024 Totals
California City
Animal Shelter Stats
Criteria November, 2024 November, 2023
Total Animals In 20 28
Adoptions 12 7
To Rescues 1 0
Canvassed 0 32
Warnings Issued 22 21
Returned to Owner 1 8
Put to Sleep 2 0
Licenses Issued 9 8
Citations 0 3
Dog Bites 3 0
Owner Surrender 0 3
Calls to PD/Shelter 198 84
DOA 3 15
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Total Animals In
To Rescues
Warnings Issued
Put to Sleep
Citations
Owner Surrender
DOA
California City Animal Shelter Stats
December, 2023 December, 2024
California City Animal Shelter
December 2024 Totals
California City
Animal Shelter Stats
Criteria December, 2024 December, 2023
Total Animals In 18 26
Adoptions 8 9
To Rescues 3 4
Canvassed 0 25
Warnings Issued 18 22
Returned to Owner 3 4
Put to Sleep 2 2
Licenses Issued 4 14
Citations 1 1
Dog Bites 0 0
Owner Surrender 0 0
Calls to PD/Shelter 154 103
DOA 6 9
Balance on Net Balance on Percent
11/30/2024 Transactions 12/31/2024 of Total
Bank of the Sierra -- General Checking $ 2,522,149 $ 7,455,753 $ 9,977,902 45.39% Bank of the Sierra -- Cannibas Checking $ 248,697 $ - $ 248,697 1.13% Sub-Total Operating Accounts $ 2,770,846 $ 7,455,753 $ 10,226,599 Balance on Net Balance on Percent
11/30/2024 Transactions 12/31/2024 of Total
Local Agency Investment Fund (122) $ 6,077,055 $ - $ 6,077,055 27.64% Kern County Investment Fund (20202) $ 4,645,587 $ - $ 4,645,587 21.13% Multi-Bank Securities (CD Manager) $ 1,029,320 $ 4,548 $ 1,033,869 4.70% Sub-Total Investment Accounts $ 11,751,962 $ 4,548 $ 11,756,511 Total City Operating Funds $ 14,522,809 $ 7,460,301 $ 21,983,109 100.00% Checking & CD Accounts 11/30/2024 Net Transactions 12/31/2024 Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 1,949,734 $ (14,094) $ 1,935,641 71.75% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7653 $ 111,144 $ 366 $ 111,510 4.13% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7654 $ 139,021 $ 457 $ 139,478 5.17% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6574 $ 254,712 $ 815 $ 255,527 9.47% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6582 $ 254,712 $ 815 $ 255,527 9.47% Total Housing Corporation Funds $ 2,709,323 $ (11,641) $ 2,697,682 100.00% Checking & CD Investment Accounts 11/30/2024 Net Transactions 12/31/2024 SDI -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 502,934 $ (63) $ 502,871 0.56% SDI -- Bank of the Sierra CD $ 259,864 $ 846 $ 260,710 0.29% SDI -- US Bank Investments *$ 88,555,782 $ (246,843) $ 88,308,939 99.14% Total SDI Agency Funds $ 89,318,581 $ (246,061) $ 89,072,520 100.00% Checking & Investment Accounts 11/30/2024 Net Transactions 12/31/2024 Successor -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 235,376 $ 411,181 $ 646,557 42.86% RDA/Successor -- US Bank Investments $ 862,085 $ - $ 862,085 57.14% Total Successor Agency Funds $ 1,097,460 $ 411,181 $ 1,508,641 100.00% California City, California 93505
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
December 2024
The values presented in this report are as of the last bank day of the month and are only a snapshot in time.
The General Funds investment portfolio consists of funds for operations, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), water rate stabilization, administration replacements and reserves.
General Operating Accounts
General Investment Accounts
Restricted Housing Corporation Accounts
Restricted SDI Accounts
Note: Interest earned from the SDI CD is directly deposited into the SDI checking account monthly.
Restricted RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
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INVESTMENT POLICY
* Contact City Finance Manager for US Bank investment breakdown. 11/30/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 87,934,703 88,555,782
Ending Market Value 88,555,782 88,308,939
621,080 (246,843)
11/30/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value - -
Ending Market Value - -
- -
11/30/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 1 1
Ending Market Value 1 1
- -
11/30/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 2 2
Ending Market Value 2 2
- -
11/30/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 862,082 862,082
Ending Market Value 862,082 862,082
- -
Total RDA/Successor Investment Assets 862,085 862,085
Total "US Bank" Investment Assets 89,417,867 89,171,023 California City, California 93505
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX INTEREST
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
December 2024
The Treasurer shall invest the City's monies as permitted in the Citie's approved investment policy and approval of both the City Manager and Finance Director. The Treasurer shall consider current and projected cash needs in making such investments.
US Bank
SDI Account
Market Value Summary - CUSTODIAN ACCOUNT
Investment Results (Acct. Number 104388-010)
US Bank
RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
Market Value Summary - REDEVELOPEMENT AGENCY PROJ AREA TAX Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146000)
Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146001)
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX PRINCIPAL Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146002)
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX RESERVE Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146003)
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Balance on Net Balance on Percent
10/31/2024 Transactions 11/30/2024 of Total
Bank of the Sierra -- General Checking $ 2,858,111 $ (335,962) $ 2,522,149 17.37% Bank of the Sierra -- Cannibas Checking $ 183,813 $ 64,884 $ 248,697 1.71% Sub-Total Operating Accounts $ 3,041,924 $ (271,078) $ 2,770,846 Balance on Net Balance on Percent
10/31/2024 Transactions 11/30/2024 of Total
Local Agency Investment Fund (122) $ 6,077,055 $ - $ 6,077,055 41.84% Kern County Investment Fund (20202) $ 4,631,404 $ 14,182 $ 4,645,587 31.99% Multi-Bank Securities (CD Manager) $ 1,027,996 $ 1,324 $ 1,029,320 7.09% Sub-Total Investment Accounts $ 11,736,456 $ 15,507 $ 11,751,962 Total City Operating Funds $ 14,778,380 $ (255,571) $ 14,522,809 100.00% Checking & CD Accounts 10/31/2024 Net Transactions 11/30/2024 Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 1,934,637 $ 15,098 $ 1,949,734 71.96% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7653 $ 110,748 $ 396 $ 111,144 4.10% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7654 $ 138,525 $ 496 $ 139,021 5.13% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6574 $ 253,837 $ 875 $ 254,712 9.40% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6582 $ 253,837 $ 875 $ 254,712 9.40% Total Housing Corporation Funds $ 2,691,582 $ 17,740 $ 2,709,323 100.00% Checking & CD Investment Accounts 10/31/2024 Net Transactions 11/30/2024 SDI -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 509,929 $ (6,995) $ 502,934 0.56% SDI -- Bank of the Sierra CD $ 258,937 $ 927 $ 259,864 0.29% SDI -- US Bank Investments *$ 87,934,703 $ 621,080 $ 88,555,782 99.15% Total SDI Agency Funds $ 88,703,569 $ 615,012 $ 89,318,581 100.00% Checking & Investment Accounts 10/31/2024 Net Transactions 11/30/2024 Successor -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 199,118 $ 36,258 $ 235,376 21.45% RDA/Successor -- US Bank Investments $ 862,084 $ 1 $ 862,085 78.55% Total Successor Agency Funds $ 1,061,202 $ 36,259 $ 1,097,460 100.00% California City, California 93505
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
November 2024
The values presented in this report are as of the last bank day of the month and are only a snapshot in time.
The General Funds investment portfolio consists of funds for operations, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), water rate stabilization, administration replacements and reserves.
General Operating Accounts
General Investment Accounts
Restricted Housing Corporation Accounts
Restricted SDI Accounts
Note: Interest earned from the SDI CD is directly deposited into the SDI checking account monthly.
Restricted RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
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INVESTMENT POLICY
* Contact City Finance Manager for US Bank investment breakdown. 10/31/2024 11/30/2024
Beginning Market Value 89,114,083 87,934,703
Ending Market Value 87,934,703 88,555,782
(1,179,380) 621,080
10/31/2024 11/30/2024
Beginning Market Value - -
Ending Market Value - -
- -
10/31/2024 11/30/2024
Beginning Market Value 107,681 1
Ending Market Value 0 1
(107,681) 1
10/31/2024 11/30/2024
Beginning Market Value 260,000 2
Ending Market Value 1 2
(259,999) -
10/31/2024 11/30/2024
Beginning Market Value 862,082 862,082
Ending Market Value 862,082 862,082
- -
Total RDA/Successor Investment Assets 862,084 862,085
Total "US Bank" Investment Assets 88,796,787 89,417,867 Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146001)
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX PRINCIPAL Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146002)
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX RESERVE Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146003)
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX INTEREST
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
November 2024
The Treasurer shall invest the City's monies as permitted in the Citie's approved investment policy and approval of both the City Manager and Finance Director. The Treasurer shall consider current and projected cash needs in making such investments.
US Bank
SDI Account
Market Value Summary - CUSTODIAN ACCOUNT
Investment Results (Acct. Number 104388-010)
US Bank
RDA/Successor Agency Accounts
Market Value Summary - REDEVELOPEMENT AGENCY PROJ AREA TAX Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146000)
California City, California 93505
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Fund Balance @ 12/31/2024 Fund Investment @ 12/31/2024
Row Labels Fund Bal Row Labels Fund Bal
Airport -$1,218,262.74 * All -$22,024,243.76
Aspen $180,455.81 Cash Allocated to Other Funds -$22,024,243.76 DAR -$362,080.89 * All2 $22,024,243.76
GF $11,410,302.74 * Accounts Rec Cash Clearing -$155.95 GF-OHV G -$1,558,007.00 * Business License Cash Clearing -$21,497.53 GF-OHV P $181,056.15 Cannabis - Bank of the Sierra $248,696.66 GF-PS FD -$402,606.33 * Checking - Bank of the Sierra $9,022,550.46 GF-PS FD Prop 64 -$260,084.52 * Kern County Investment Pool $4,382,993.32 GF-PS PD -$2,807,679.81 * Local Agency Investment Fund $7,383,445.21 GF-Str $1,013,205.95 Multi-Bank Securities $988,280.38
GF-TDS -$3,202,332.03 * Utilities Cash Clearing $19,931.21 Housing -$736,825.11 Grand Total $0.00
Reserves FD $400,000.00
Reserves GF $3,000,000.00
Reserves PD $356,526.12
Restricted Funds $6,192,769.57
SDI -$114,267.43
Sewer $3,571,018.00
Successor -$182,320.58
Water $6,563,375.86
Grand Total $22,024,243.76
$1,599,249.42 * Represents available general fund related cash balances as of report date M:\Monthly Financials\06-Dec 2024\Fund Balance Recon 12.31.24 City of California City
Building Department
October 2024 Departmental Report
Building October Total Fiscal Year Total to Date
Inspections 252
Projects Finaled 36
Commercial Inspections 5
Commercial Inspection Finaled 0
Permit Applications Received 68
57 Plan Check Completed 57
New Residential Home Permits 16
New Commercial Building Permits 1
New Cannabis Building Permits 1
Total Permits Issued 65
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT
770
230
25 6
145
218
218
40 2
1 277
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION DETAILS OCT 2024 RES TOTAL INSPECTIONS OCT 2024 RES COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 252
36 56
0 1-BLOCK WALL FOOTING HYUNDAI
1-COMMERICAL BUILDING
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
1-COMMERICAL BUILDING
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
1 1-COMMERICAL BUILDING
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
5 RESEDENTIAL CORRECTIONS OCT 24
COMM INSPECTIONS OCT 2024 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
1-CANNBIS PRE-INSPECTION
COMM CORRECTIONS OCT 2024
BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERCIAL FINAL
DRAINAGE
DRYWALL NAILING
ELECTRICAL PANEL
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
ELECTRICAL ROUGH
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB
FOUNDATION
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels)
GARAGE/SHED
GAS PRESSURE TEST
HVAC
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN
INSULATION
LATHING
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH
N-SFD FINAL
PANEL UPGRADE
PATIO FINAL
PATIO COVER
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH
RE-ROOF
SEEPAGE PIT
SEPTIC TANK
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING
WATER HEATER
WINDOWS
MISCELLANEOUS
1 7
1 18
20 10
1 9
20 4
6 16
10 20
14 3
2 2
20 3
2 33
10 2
6 1
2 10
252
City of California City
Building Department
November 2024 Departmental Report
Building November Total Fiscal Year Total to Date
Inspections 140
Projects Finaled 27
Commercial Inspections 10
Commercial Inspection Finaled 4
Permit Applications Received 35
30 Plan Check Completed 30
New Residential Home Permits 4
New Commercial Building Permits 0
New Cannabis Building Permits 0
Total Permits Issued 28
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT
910
257
35 10
180
218
218
40 2
1 277
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION DETAILS NOV 2024 RES TOTAL INSPECTIONS NOV 2024 RES COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 140
23 52
4 4-CANNABIS BUILDING
1-BELLFIELD CONDUIT
4-SO CAL GAS ENCROACHMENT
3-BELLFIELD DC TRENCH/CONDUIT
7 10
RESEDENTIAL CORRECTIONS NOV 24
COMM INSPECTIONS NOV 2024 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
1- BELLFIELD UNDERGROUND
COMM CORRECTIONS NOV 2024
BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERCIAL FINAL
DRAINAGE
DRYWALL NAILING
ELECTRICAL PANEL
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
ELECTRICAL ROUGH
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB
FOUNDATION
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels)
GARAGE/SHED
GAS PRESSURE TEST
HVAC
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN
INSULATION
LATHING
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH
N-SFD FINAL
PANEL UPGRADE
PATIO FINAL
PATIO COVER
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH
RE-ROOF
SEEPAGE PIT
SEPTIC TANK
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING
WATER HEATER
WINDOWS
MISCELLANEOUS
11 5
10 8
3 6
8 2
11 1
6 18
4 2
2 7
1 20
4 1
6 4
140
City of California City
Building Department
December 2024 Departmental Report
Building December Total Fiscal Year Total to Date
Inspections 136
Projects Finaled 18
Commercial Inspections 27
Commercial Inspection Finaled 0
Permit Applications Received 55
30 Plan Check Completed 30
New Residential Home Permits 3
New Commercial Building Permits 2
New Cannabis Building Permits 1
Total Permits Issued 40
Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT
1046
275
62 10
235
298
298
43 4
2 317
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION DETAILS DEC 2024 RES TOTAL INSPECTIONS DEC 2024 RES COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 136
18 33
3-VERIZON FOOTING/SLAB/REBAR
0 20-SOLV DC TERMS/AC
TERMS/GROUND/GROUND
RING/ALL UNDERGROUND
1-VERIZON CONDUIT
1-HYUNDIA UNDERGROUND
PLUMBING
2 1-CANNABIS FINAL WALK THRU
1-SOLV ARRAY
27 RESEDENTIAL CORRECTIONS DEC 24
COMM INSPECTIONS DEC 2024 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS
COMM CORRECTIONS DEC 2024
BLOCK WALL
CANNABIS APPROACH
CANNABIS FINAL
CARPORT
CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG)
COMMERCIAL FINAL
DRAINAGE
DRYWALL NAILING
ELECTRICAL PANEL
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
ELECTRICAL ROUGH
FIRE SEPERATION WALL
FOOTING AND SLAB
FOUNDATION
FRAMING FLOOR
FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING
FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels)
GARAGE/SHED
GAS PRESSURE TEST
HVAC
HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN
INSULATION
LATHING
LEACH FIELD
MECHANICAL ROUGH
N-SFD FINAL
PANEL UPGRADE
PATIO FINAL
PATIO COVER
POOL
PLUMBING ROUGH
RE-ROOF
SEEPAGE PIT
SEPTIC TANK
SET BACKS
SEWERLINE
SIDING
SOLAR
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPECIAL TRENCH
TEMP ELECTRICAL
UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING
WATER HEATER
WINDOWS
MISCELLANEOUS
9 7
7 3
6 10
1 2
1 6
2 6
6 1
1 8
2 10
14 3
7 6
5 10
3 136
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City of California City
Development Impact Fee Annual Report
For Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2023-24
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Table of Contents
Overview and Legal Requirements for Development Impact Fee Reporting ................................ 2 Water Impact Fee ........................................................................................................................... 3 Sewer Impact Fee ........................................................................................................................... 3 Fund Balance Activity and Fee Summaries ................................................................................... 4 Expenditure Detail for Each Fee with Explanation of Activities .................................................. 4 Fee Schedules ................................................................................................................................ 5 4930-0471-7584 v1
Overview and Legal Requirements for Development
Impact Fee Reporting
This report contains information on the City of California City’s development impact fees for the Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. No impact fees have been collected since the end of the fiscal year 2022-23. The annual reporting requirements are in Government Code section 66000 et seq. Please note that this annual report is not a budget document but rather meets reporting requirements. This report does not intend to present a complete picture of planned projects. It only reports project information, revenues, and expenditures for the above Fiscal Years.
Government Code section 66006 requires agencies to outline the status of development impact fees. Government Code section 66001 requires local agencies to submit five-year financial reports. The annual report is available to the public within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year. The report will be presented to the City Council at least 15 days after it is made available to the public.
This report summarizes each of the development impact fee programs. Requirements under Government Code section 66006 are:
1. A brief description of the fee program.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. Beginning and ending balances of the fee program.
4. Amount of fees collected, interest earned, and transfers/loans.
5. An identification of each public improvement. The expenditures on each project.
6. A description of each interfund transfer or loan. The date the loan will be repaid, the rate of interest, and a description of the public improvement.
7. The estimated date when projects will begin if enough revenues are available to construct the project.
8. The number of refunds made to property owners.
More detailed information on various programs is available: the City of California City’s website makes master plans, capital improvement projects, and budgets public.
The City of California City does not earmark impact fees for any specific project as revenues come in, and allocates the funds as needed to expand capacity based on increased demand. This report is accurate as of the time of publication. Any proposed plans are subject to change based on action taken by the City Council.
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Brief Description of the Fee Program:
The City Council approved the impact fees for the Water and Wastewater departments in the 2016-17 fiscal year. The fees’ purpose was to help replace the City’s failing infrastructure in these departments, and no fees were used for costs attributable to existing deficiencies in City facilities. The City stopped collecting impact fees in the fiscal year 2022-23. The purpose of each development impact fee is described in the following sections.
Water Impact Fee
The need for water facility improvements is based on the water demand placed on the system by development. The Water facilities category includes those facilities used by the City to provide essential water supply and distribution services to residents and employees within the City. This fee is based on the expected increase in water flow created by new development.
Sewer Impact Fee
This category includes those facilities used by the City to provide essential sanitary sewer services to residents and employees within the City. These elements include sewer main lines conveying wastewater from residential tracts, business parks, and industrial zones to the treatment facilities. These proposed facilities have Citywide benefits by ensuring that there will be sufficient system-wide capacity to collect wastewater from new and existing developments by the year 2040. In order to serve future development through General Plan build-out, the City has identified the need to purchase additional land for additional storage, sewer main line upgrades, manhole projects and numerous Sewer rehab projects.
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Amount of the Fee:
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Meter Size Meter
Equivalents Fee Impact Fee Per GPD
$7.91
3/4 inch 1 $989 Sewer Capacity Fee Per Prison Bed $1,107 1 inch 1.67 $1,649 Residential Impact Fee (Per EDU) $1,898 1-1/2 inch 3.33 $3,298
2inch 5.33 $5,276
3inch 11.67 $11,545
4inch 21 $20,775
6 inch 46.67 $46,171
8inch 80 $79,144
Water Impact Fees Sewer Impact Fees
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Beginning and Ending Balances of the Fee Program; Amount of Fees Collected, Interest Earned, and Transfers/Loans:
Public Improvements and Expenditures on Each Project:
Water and Sewer Development Funds had no activity during the Fiscal Year 2023-24.
All the Water Impact Fees collected from Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2022-23 were used for a 3- mile water main line replacement project completed in 2023. The project cost over 2.8 million dollars.
All the Sewer Impact Fees collected from Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2022-23 were used to purchase additional land to expand the wastewater treatment plant and store reclaimed water.
The purchase price of the land was $450,000.
Fiscal Year Fund
Development Impact
Fees Collected
Fund
Balance
(July 1st)
Fees
Collected
July 1st
to June
30th Interest
Amount
Spent on
Projects
Fund
Balance
(June 30th)
2015-2016 Water $0 $0 $0 $0
2015-2016 Sewer $0 $0 $0 $0
2016-2017 Water $0 $2,638 $0 $2,638
2016-2017 Sewer $0 $0 $0 $0
2017-2018 Water $2,638 $8,574 $0 $11,212
2017-2018 Sewer $0 $4,982 $0 $4,982
2018-2019 Water $11,212 $32,976 $0 $44,188
2018-2019 Sewer $4,982 $1,542 $0 $6,524
2019-2020 Water $44,188 $15,828 $0 $60,016
2019-2020 Sewer $6,524 $170 $0 $6,694
2020-2021 Water $60,016 $29,678 $0 $89,694
2020-2021 Sewer $6,694 $0 $0 $6,694
2021-2022 Water $89,694 $22,424 $0 $112,118
2021-2022 Sewer $6,694 $896 $0 $7,590
2022-2023 Water $112,118 $5,276 $0 $117,394 $0
2022-2023 Sewer $7,590 $196 $0 $7,786 $0
City of California City AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 60066 For Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2022-23
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No funds were allocated for some other purpose for which fees are collected and which serves the project on which the fee was originally imposed.
Interfund transfer or loans:
None.
Estimated project commencement date and whether sufficient revenues are available:
The projects have been completed.
The number of refunds made to property owners.:
No refunds were made to any property owners.
ITEM NO.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
JANUARY 2025
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Cannabis Tax Administrator
SUBJECT: CANNABIS MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONTHLY ACTIVITY
• 2nd Quarter Cannabis Taxes are due January 31, 2025, by end of business day. Reminders have been sent to all cannabis business and updated FY 24/25 tax totals will be provided next month. • There will be two additional cultivation businesses included in the 2nd quarter cannabis taxes. • To date, there are currently 28 active and operational cannabis businesses in California City. Those businesses have paid their permit renewals and are current on taxes or have received council directed payment arrangements.
• Assisted planning with ongoing work regarding DCC CEQA compliance and requirements for all cannabis businesses.
• Continue to review cultivation facility plans for accurate square footage reporting.
ONGOING ACTIVITY
• Staff collectively review all facilities for compliance and good standing. • Cannabis spreadsheet updated continuously with accurate information.
QUARTERLY TAX REPORT
Total taxes collected for FY 24/25 to date are $243,196.91:
• Cannabis Back Taxes - $26,250.53
• Cannabis Cultivation - $88,936.50
• Cannabis Non-Cultivation - $127,892.73
• Cannabis Penalties & Interest - $117.15
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY REINSTATING
THE CALIFORNIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AFTER
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65101 gives cities the permissive power to establish a planning commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of California City established a Planning Commission which operates pursuant to Municipal Code Title 2, Article 2; and WHEREAS, the City Council temporarily suspended the Planning Commission on August 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council assumed the powers and duties of the Planning Commission during its suspension; and
WHEREAS, the City Council required the Planning Commissioners to participate in training during its suspension for ethics, harassment, hostile workplace training and conflict resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is time to reinstate the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission is hereby reinstated and will re-assume its powers and duties upon completion of the directed training.
SECTION 2: Resolution No. 25-3101, suspending the Planning Commission is hereby superseded by this Resolution of reinstatement and is no longer effective.
SECTION 3: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 14th day of January 2025.
__________________________
Marq Hawkins
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Victor M. Ponto,
ATTEST:
___________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
I, Leanndrea Weible, City Clerk of the City of California City, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the 14th of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of California City, California, this 14TH day of January, 2025. __________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
January 28, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Councilmember Hightower (AB 1234) & Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff (AB 1234) SUBJECT: City Attorney Services
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
On January 14, 2025, Councilmember Hightower requested that a new business discussion item be placed on the agenda for the city council to discuss city attorney services. Additionally, Councilmember Kulikoff requested an AB 1234 on limiting councilmember city attorney contact and the legal fees associated with individual councilmember usage of the city attorney’s office.
This item is being placed on the agenda to begin a general discussion of options to explore for future city attorney services to reduce costs and increase efficiency and transparency.
Topics to consider under this discussion may include:
- Continuation with the current city attorney agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
- The creation of an RFP for City Attorney Services from other legal firms. - The creation of an internal city “legal department” with in-house city attorney services.
Should the council desire to remain with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, a discussion should be had on how to limit costs, limit city council billing, and methodology for bringing down the legal fees for the city. Should the council wish to explore an RFP for legal services, the council should identify a timeline for the RFP process and provide staff direction to execute the RFP.
Should the council decide to explore in-house legal services, the council should direct staff to create a proposed legal department with adequate staffing, create job descriptions and salary schedules, create a proposed budget, and present any necessary adjustments to the municipal code to create a new department within the city.
FISCAL IMPACT:
GL Fund# 10-4155-311 Legal Services
Budget Year Budgeted Amount Actuals (To date estimates from finance) FY 23/24 $1,500,000.00 Estimated Actuals: $2,100,000.00 FY 24/25 $1,500,000.00 YTD (July-Dec): $910,155.14
RECOMMENDATION: City Council should discuss and provide direction to staff regarding what direction the council wishes to explore regarding legal services.