California City City Council
February 25, 2025

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
February 25, 2025
1 AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

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Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Michael Kulikoff

MAYOR PRO TEM
Jesse Hightower
Michael Hurles
Ronald Smith

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez

CITY MANAGER

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
February 25, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins

ADOPT THE AGENDA

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

CLOSED SESSION
CS 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE – Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1)

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING 5:00PM

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
February 25, 2025
3 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
FIRE

PD / ANIMAL CONTROL

PLANNING

CANNABIS

TREASURER REPORT

FINANCE

CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence received from JM POWERS dated:
• February 14, 2025- Reasons Cal City Budgets are Repeatedly Very Late • February 15, 2025- Council’s Direction of Emergency Spending Limitations has NOT Been Effective.
• February 16, 2025- Scaling City Downsizing to Meet Realistic Revenue Expectations

CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS
- Certificate of Recognition(s) Brought and Presented By: MAYOR HAWKINS

PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON COMPOSITION OF DISTRICTS AND NUMBER

OF DISTRICTS FOR DISTRICT BASED COUNCIL ELECTIONS

1. Open Public Hearing

2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager

3. Public Comment

4. Close Public Hearing

5. Discussion

6. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council consider:
(A) Conduct the first public hearing to receive community input and provide input to staff regarding the composition of voting districts and number of districts. (B) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

TYPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE; QUASI-JUDICIAL; OR ADVISORY) Legislative Action: The recommended action is to take community input and provide input to staff regarding the composition of voting districts and number of districts. The City Council therefore acts in its discretionary legislative capacity.

PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the meeting is reserved for the public to address the City Council on any matter NOT on this agenda and over which the City Council has jurisdiction. Please state your name for the record and limit your comments to (3) three 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.

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
February 25, 2025
4 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, and 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 are to be limited to (3) three minutes. Roll call vote required.

CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 02/07/2025-02/20/2025 CC 2. Approve MINUTES from 12/9/2025 Council Meeting
CC 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTER AS PROVIDED BY LAW CC 4. Resolutions to authorize and to enter into setup and administration agreements with the Department of Fee and Tax Administration (CDTFA) and to examine sales and use tax records from the CDFTA and authorize all actions as needed to adopt and implement the Transaction and Use Tax

CITY MANAGER REPORT

NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. STAFF REPORT: CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ- CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction regarding the City’s Budget shortfall and the loss of revenue associated with Measure C
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on the abovementioned items to ensure that service levels can be maintained for the community of California City.

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
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

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
February 25, 2025
5 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.

February 21, 2025
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.

Jan. 2025 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 a decision in the Spring
Kern County OES- EOC Mobile
Comm Equip.

Awarded Awaiting Fulfillment
Specialty Programs:
• Pet Chip Reader Scans
o Jan: 5 scans
o Annual 2025: 5
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.

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
2025 Jan 2024 Jan
• Fires: 9
o Structure: 0
o Vehicle: 3
o Outside: 6
• EMS: 143
• Hazardous Condition (no fire): 12
• Service/Assist Calls: 14
• Good Intent Calls: 66
• False Alarms: 10
Jan 2025 Simultaneous Calls: 08
Jan 2025 Total Call Volume: 254
• Fires: 7
o Vehicle: 1
o Structure: 4
o Outside/Rubbish: 2
• EMS: 185
• Hazardous Conditions: 4
• Service/Assist calls: 10
• Good Intent: 55
• False Alarms: 7
Jan 2024 Simultaneous Calls:08
Jan 2024 Total Call Volume: 223
Code Enforcement Jan 2025 Stats
Report Criteria:

Location Type Location Field Date From To
All All 01/01/2025 01/31/2025
Case Activity:

Total
New Cases 52
Closed Cases 63
Open Cases at start of period 340
Open Cases at end of period 329
Violation Activity
New Violations Cited Total
ABANDONED REFRIG/APPLIANCE 1
ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES 8
ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY 13
BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT 2
Business License Check 1
CFC ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 9
CFC ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION 5
Cannabis Odor 3
CFC Fire Extinguisher Requirements 1
CFC Fire Lane, No Parking 3
CFC Rescue opening blocked, residential 2
CFC Smoke detectors required, sleeping spaces 1
CFC UNSECURE VACANT BUILDING 4
Dead Tree 1
DOG LICENSE REQUIRED 1
ENCROACHMENT 7
FAIL TO MAINTAIN VACANT PROPERTY 4
FENCING VIOLATION 4
Fire Inspection 1
GRAFFITI 1
Health & Safety (Septic Tank Overflow) 1
Illegal fire 1
Illegal Home Based Business 1
ILLEGAL SIGNS 1
INFORMATION 1
IPMC 302.5 Rodent harborage 1
LIVING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 3
MUST HAVE TRASH SERVICE 1
NO BUSINESS LICENSE 2
NO YARD SALE SIGN PERMIT 1
NUISANCE OR EXCESSIVE ANIMALS 2
Open Pit or Excavation 1
PARKING A UNHITCHED TRAILER ON STREET 1
PUBLIC NUISANCE (property maintenance) 2
Public Nuisance 415 Disturbances 1
R ZONING VIOLATION 3
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS 1
Squatting/ Illegal Camping w/o Owner's Permission 4
STANDING WATER 1
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING 3
TRAILER NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE CAPABLE OF TOWING SAME 1 Trash Can Lids 5
TRASH CANS LEFT OUT 1
UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS 17
Unlawful temporary property use. (Activity or business on a vacant lot) 7 UNPERMITTED YARD SALE 1
WATER ISSUE 1
Yard Sale Permit Issued 13
Totals 16
3 California City Police Department
0 0 0 1 2 1
13 5 0
DECEMBER 2024 PART 1

CRIMES BY AREA
18 11 11
15 18
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

TOTAL PROPERTY

CRIMES - JANUARY
0 1 0 3 5 5
12 1 0
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
JANUARY 2025 PART 1

CRIMES BY AREA
January 2025 Stats
DECEMBER 2024 vs. JANUARY 2025, UP BY 19%
Part 1 Crimes December 2024 – 22
Part 1 Crimes January 2025 -- 27
0 0 0 0 0
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

MURDER-JANUARY
6 11 6 3 9
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

TOTAL VIOLENT

CRIMES - JANUARY
29 22
28 18
27 0
5 10
15 20
25 30
35 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2021 - 2025
January Part 1 Crimes - as of 2/18/2025
California City Police Department
JANUARY 2025 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (Jan): 1,435 Total Arrests (Jan): 34 Felony Arrests: 12 Misd. Arrests: 22 Total Incidents (2025): 1,435 Total Arrests (2025): 34 Felony Arrests: 12 Misd. Arrests: 22 Calls for Service (Jan): 1,083 Calls for Service (2025): 1,083 Citations Issued (Jan): 46 Citations Issued (2025): 46
0 50 100 150 200 250
Total Animals In
To Rescues
Warnings Issued
Put to Sleep
Citations
Owner Surrender
DOA
California City Animal Shelter
Stats
January, 2024 January, 2025
California City Animal Shelter
January 2025 Totals
California City
Animal Shelter Stats
Criteria January 2025 January 2024
Total Animals In 13 28
Adoptions 4 15
To Rescues 3 3
Canvassed 0 19
Warnings Issued 12 28
Returned to Owner 4 6
Put to Sleep 1 1
Licenses Issued 12 21
Citations 0 2
Dog Bites 0 0
Owner Surrender 0 0
Calls to PD/Shelter 200 135
DOA 1 12

DEPARTMENT REPORT

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
FROM: PLANNING DEPERTMENT
SUBJECT: MONTHLY PLANNING DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Consultant Planner: Anu Doravari
Planning Admin: Lilia Garcia
Report Overview
This report includes the following sections:

A. Active Planning Projects under Review and
B. Upcoming Projects
C. Financial Report for January 2025
A. Active Planning Projects under Review
Project
Code
Project
Name/Description Project Type Location Status
SPR 22-49 MGGM SHULO Cannabis Facility Isabella
Blvd
Reviewed - comments
issued to client 1/13/25
SPR 25-01 6-Unit Town Homes Apartment Complex 83rd and
Catalpa
Application reviewed,
comments issued to
client 2/17/25
SPR 25-02 Sitty Venture
Commercial - Ice Cream
Store, Smoke Shop,
Mediterranean Restaurant
CCB Approved by Planning
SPR 25-03 ACE Hardware Commercial - Hardware
Store CCB Application submitted, missing data requested SPR 21-42 SFV Caregivers Inc. Cannabis APN: 216-
180-018
Approved -
Compliance Letter
issued
SPR 21-04 Soft Gold Cannabis APN: 216-
010-04
Approved -
Compliance Letter
issued
Additional Reports & Applications
 LEAP Closeout Memo: Submitted to HCD; grant funds received for the Housing Element Draft.
 Community Pedestrian and Bike Safety Program: Safety training program; follow-up meetings underway.
 Wildfire Relief Landscape Ordinances Report: Currently being drafted by staff.  National Flood Insurance Program: Questionnaire completed.  BAS Survey: Boundary Annexure Survey (USGS) filled out and submitted.  Housing Element: Data procurement in progress.

B. Upcoming Projects
Project Name/Description Project Type Status
Ground Solar (Duggal. R) Renewable Energy Initial project discussion – O/RA parcel
Emergency Communications
Tower
Emergency Communications
Tower – Kern County Lease agreement resubmitted
Inventory Warehouse Commercial Development Client meeting scheduled for discussion (CCB and Yerba Blvd)
Commercial Warehouse/Gas
Station/Car Wash Mixed-Use Development
Business plan and sample site plan
received; meeting scheduled to clarify
concerns
C. Financial Report – January 2025
This section details the financial report for January 2025, highlighting revenue, expenses, and notable financial activities or changes.

ITEM NO.

DR- CANNABIS

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
FEBRUARY 2025
PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Cannabis Tax Administrator
SUBJECT: CANNABIS MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT

MONTHLY ACTIVITY
• Staff reviewed actual taxes remitted for FY 23/24 and found that the previous agenda report was correct. Total of taxes collected for FY 23/24 were $761,905.97. Actuals per category are as follows:
o Cultivation - $289,917.74
o Non-Cultivation - $395,745.96
o Penalties & Interest - $8,666.29
o Cannabis Back Taxes - $67,576.28
• Cannabis Back Taxes payment agreements have been executed and the city is receiving back taxes as agreed per council direction.
• Two additional facilities have received final department approvals and will be receiving cultivation permits.
• Staff is preparing for the upcoming permit renewal process.

ONGOING ACTIVITY
• Cannabis spreadsheet updated continuously with accurate information. • Review of all facilities for accurate cannabis tax reporting.

QUARTERLY TAX REPORT
Total taxes collected for FY 24/25 to date are $459,197.77:
• Cannabis Back Taxes - $28,431.59
• Cannabis Cultivation - $183,154.06
• Cannabis Non-Cultivation - $247,408.92
• Cannabis Penalties & Interest - $203.20

ATTACHMENT
• Cannabis Income Report for FY 18/19 – FY 24/25
Balance on Net Balance on Percent
12/31/2024 Transactions 1/31/2025 of Total
Bank of the Sierra -- General Checking $ 9,977,902 $ (36,321) $ 9,941,581 44.84% Bank of the Sierra -- Cannibas Checking $ 248,697 $ 146,484 $ 395,181 1.78% Sub-Total Operating Accounts $ 10,226,599 $ 110,163 $ 10,336,762 Balance on Net Balance on Percent
12/31/2024 Transactions 1/31/2025 of Total
Local Agency Investment Fund (122) $ 6,077,055 $ 70,678 $ 6,147,733 27.73% Kern County Investment Fund (20202) $ 4,645,587 $ 17,728 $ 4,663,315 21.03% Multi-Bank Securities (CD Manager) $ 1,033,869 $ (8,805) $ 1,025,064 4.62% Sub-Total Investment Accounts $ 11,756,511 $ 79,601 $ 11,836,111 Total City Operating Funds $ 21,983,109 $ 189,764 $ 22,172,873 100.00% Checking & CD Accounts 12/31/2024 Net Transactions 1/31/2025 Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 1,935,641 $ 29,190 $ 1,964,831 71.99% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7653 $ 111,510 $ 363 $ 111,873 4.10% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7654 $ 139,478 $ 455 $ 139,933 5.13% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6574 $ 255,527 $ 804 $ 256,331 9.39% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6582 $ 255,527 $ 804 $ 256,331 9.39% Total Housing Corporation Funds $ 2,697,682 $ 31,617 $ 2,729,299 100.00% Checking & CD Investment Accounts 12/31/2024 Net Transactions 1/31/2025 SDI -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 502,871 $ (63) $ 502,808 0.56% SDI -- Bank of the Sierra CD $ 260,710 $ 841 $ 261,551 0.29% SDI -- US Bank Investments *$ 88,308,939 $ 368,387 $ 88,677,326 99.15% Total SDI Agency Funds $ 89,072,520 $ 369,164 $ 89,441,684 100.00% Checking & Investment Accounts 12/31/2024 Net Transactions 1/31/2025 Successor -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking $ 646,557 $ (387,439) $ 259,118 17.42% RDA/Successor -- US Bank Investments $ 862,085 $ 366,181 $ 1,228,265 82.58% Total Successor Agency Funds $ 1,508,641 $ (21,258) $ 1,487,383 100.00% California City, California 93505

TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
January 2025
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
1 of 2

TREASURERS
REPORT

INVESTMENT POLICY
* Contact City Finance Manager for US Bank investment breakdown. 12/31/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 88,555,782 88,308,939
Ending Market Value 88,308,939 88,677,326
(246,843) 368,387
12/31/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value - -
Ending Market Value - -
- -
12/31/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 1 1
Ending Market Value 1 101,181
- 101,181
12/31/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 2 2
Ending Market Value 2 265,002
- 265,000
12/31/2024 1/31/2025
Beginning Market Value 862,082 862,082
Ending Market Value 862,082 862,082
- -
Total RDA/Successor Investment Assets 862,085 1,228,265 Total "US Bank" Investment Assets 89,171,023 89,905,591 California City, California 93505
Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX INTEREST

TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT
January 2025
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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California City California City
Fund Balance @ 1/31/2025 Fund Investment @ 1/31/2025
Row Labels Fund Bal Row Labels Fund Bal
Airport -$1,201,298.36 * All -$22,349,217.04
Aspen $182,529.67 Cash Allocated to Other Funds -$22,349,217.04 DAR -$416,584.84 * All2 $22,349,217.04
GF $13,509,356.47 * Accounts Rec Cash Clearing -$155.95 GF-OHV G -$1,768,427.11 * Business License Cash Clearing -$21,497.53 GF-OHV P $166,243.20 Cannabis - Bank of the Sierra $456,648.14 GF-PS FD -$415,296.76 * Checking - Bank of the Sierra $8,857,157.90 GF-PS FD Prop 64 -$263,817.38 * Kern County Investment Pool $4,455,863.34 GF-PS PD -$3,211,693.49 * Local Agency Investment Fund $7,601,901.80 GF-Str $774,358.91 Multi-Bank Securities $979,463.80
GF-TDS -$3,222,894.59 * Utilities Cash Clearing $19,835.54 Housing -$768,758.79 Grand Total $0.00
Reserves FD $400,000.00
Reserves GF $3,000,000.00
Reserves PD $356,526.12 0
Restricted Funds $5,370,673.70
SDI -$113,642.65
Sewer $3,450,408.27
Successor -$182,320.58
Water $6,703,855.25
Grand Total $22,349,217.04
$3,009,343.94 * Represents available general fund related cash balances as of report date M:\Monthly Financials\07-Jan 2025\Fund Balance Recon 01.31.25

DR- FINANCE

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY

AGENDA REPORT
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TO: City of California City - City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
SUBJECT: TO START AT A TIME CERTAIN OF 6:00 P.M. - FIRST

PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON TRANSITION

TO DISTRICTS, INCLUDING COMPOSITION OF

DISTRICTS, FOR DISTRICT BASED COUNCIL

ELECTIONS
DATE: February 25, 2025

BACKGROUND
The City received a letter from a potential plaintiffs’ (Southwest Voter Registration Education Project) attorney, Shenkman & Hughes PC (“Shenkman”), alleging a violation of the California Voting Rights Act (the “CVRA”) and threatening litigation if the City declines to voluntarily change to a district-based election system for electing Councilmembers. The Council considered this threat of litigation at its January 28, 2025 closed session meeting and Council gave direction to staff to proceed with agendizing the resolution of intent in order to have the option of taking advantage of the safe harbor provisions of Elections Code Section 10010, cap the City’s potential attorneys’ fees to Shenkman, and avoid costly litigation.

At the February 11, 2025, Council meeting, Council adopted a Resolution of Intent to transition to district-based elections to allow the City to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of Elections Code Section 10010.

DISCUSSION
I. California Voting Rights Act and Racially Polarized Voting The City of California City currently elects four Councilmembers at-large, which means that each councilmember is elected by the registered voters of the entire City. The Mayor is directly elected, which means that the Mayor is directly elected PH1.

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at-large to the office of the Mayor.

The CVRA was enacted in 2001, in part, to provide minority groups in California with tools to prevent dilution of votes in “at-large” election systems and is more expansive than the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (“FVRA”). Under the CVRA, an at-large method of election may not be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election, as a result of the dilution or the abridgement of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class.1 A violation of the CVRA is established if it is shown that racially polarized voting occurs in elections for members of the governing body or in elections incorporating other electoral choices by the voters of the political subdivision.2 Any voter who is a member of a protected class and who resides in a political subdivision where a violation of the CVRA is alleged may file an action in the superior court in which the political subdivision is located.3
The CVRA defines “protected class” as a class of voters who are members of a race, color, or language minority group, as referenced and defined in the FVRA4 and “racially polarized voting” as voting in which there is a difference, as defined in case law under the FVRA, in the choice of candidates or other electoral choices preferred by voters in a protected class, as compared to the rest of the electorate (i.e., the protected class members vote as a politically cohesive unit, while the majority votes sufficiently as a bloc usually to defeat the protected class’s preferred candidate).5
II. Safe Harbor and Transitioning
California Government Code Section 34886, in certain circumstances, authorizes the legislative body of a city of any population to adopt an ordinance to change its method of election from an “at-large” system to a “district-based” system in which each councilmember is elected only by the voters in the district in which the candidate resides.

Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010, a city may rely on the “safe harbor” provisions that allows a city to adopt a resolution outlining its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections within forty-five (45) days of receiving a demand letter from a potential plaintiffs’ attorney.6 These “safe harbor” provisions allow a city to transition in accordance with a statutory timeline and, if followed, 1 Cal. Elec. Code §§ 14026 and 14027.
2 Cal. Elec. Code §14028(a); see also § 14027.
3 Cal. Elec. Code §14032.
4 Cal. Elec. Code §14026(d) citing 52 U.S.C. Sec. 10301 et seq. 5 Cal. Elec. Code §14026(e) citing 52 U.S.C. Sec. 10301 et seq; Thornburg v. Gingles (1986) 478 U.S. 30, 56.
6 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(2).

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insulate a city from litigation arising from alleged CVRA violations and caps attorneys’ fee liability to a maximum of $30,000.7
Under those “safe harbor” provisions, a prospective plaintiff is required to send a written notice to the clerk of a city asserting that the city’s method of conducting elections may violate the CVRA.8 A forty-five (45) day pause is then imposed on a prospective plaintiff’s ability to bring an action.9 That forty-five (45) day pause allows a city to adopt a resolution outlining its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections.10 If a resolution of intention is adopted by a city council to move to district-based elections, a prospective plaintiff may not commence an action within ninety (90) days of the resolution of intention’s passage.11 After the City has completed the transition to district-based elections following these procedures, a prospective plaintiff would be able to submit a letter demanding that the City pay up to $30,000 in their attorneys’ fees as mentioned above.

III. Transition to District Based Elections
Since the Council adopted the Resolution of Intent to transition to district based elections on February 11, 2025, a prospective plaintiff may not commence an action within ninety (90) days of the resolution of intention’s passage. The deadline is May 12, 2025, to transition to districts within the timeline of the safe harbor Election Code Section 10010.

As a part of the transition process, the City needs to hold at least two public hearings over a period of no more than 30 days, at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of the districts.12 No official maps can be drawn before completion of these two public meetings. Once the initial two meetings are complete, the demographer and public can begin to officially draw maps that will be considered in the districting process. The City would then hold at least two additional hearings over a period of no more than 45 days, at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the content of the draft maps and the proposed sequence of elections.13 Once a map is selected, it would need to be published at least seven days before consideration at a hearing for introduction of an ordinance to adopt the district map.14
The City will also need to comply with the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (Fair Maps) Act in adopting the districts,15 7 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(f)(1)-(3).
8 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(1).
9 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(2).
10 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(1)-(3).
11 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(1)-(3).
12 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(a)(1).
13 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(a)(2).
14 Ibid.
15 Cal. Elec. Code § 21100 et seq.

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which provides criteria that the City must utilize when establishing election district boundaries or when undertaking the redistricting process (which must occur every ten years after each population census). The criteria are summarized below. (a) The election districts must be substantially equal in population based on the most recent census.
(b) The districting body shall adopt election district boundaries that comply with the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 10301 et seq.) and consistent with the federal Voting Rights Act, the districting body shall determine whether it is possible to create an election district or districts in which a minority group is sufficiently large and geographically compact to constitute a majority in a single-member district, as set forth in Thornburg v.

Gingles, 478 U.S. 30 (1986).
(c) The districting body shall adopt election district boundaries using the following criteria as generally set forth in the following order of priority:
(1) To the maximum extent practicable, election districts shall be geographically contiguous. Areas that meet only at the points of adjoining corners are not contiguous. Areas that are separated by water and not connected by a bridge, tunnel, or regular ferry service are not contiguous.
(2) To the maximum extent practicable, the geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local “community of interest” shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division (see discussion below on the definition of a “community of interest” under the Fair Maps Act).
(3) To the maximum extent practicable, the geographic integrity of a city or census designated place shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division. This paragraph does not apply to a city. (4) To the maximum extent practicable, election districts shall be bounded by natural and artificial barriers, by streets, or by the boundaries of the local jurisdiction. Election district boundaries should be easily identifiable and understandable by residents. (5) To the maximum extent practicable, election districts shall be drawn to encourage geographical compactness in a manner that nearby areas of population are not bypassed in favor of more distant populations.

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(d) The districting body shall not adopt election district boundaries for the purpose of favoring or discriminating against an incumbent, political candidate, or political party.16
Within 21 days of adopting final election district boundaries, the City Council will be required to issue a report that explains the basis on which it made its decisions in achieving compliance with the requirements and criteria of the Fair Maps Act, including, as to each neighborhood, community of interest, city, or census designated place that was split into two or more districts, the reason for that split.17 Staff has prepared an updated tentative timeline, which identifies the preliminary schedule for the required public hearings and public outreach, which complies with Elections Code 10010, with a final deadline date of May 12, 2025, to complete the transition to districts. (See Attachment 1). This timeline may change depending on the level of community involvement and the complexity of the map drawing process. If the timeline needs to adjust beyond the 90 days, then the City may enter into a written agreement with potential plaintiff Shenkman to extend the 90- day period up to an additional 90 days in order to provide additional time to conduct public outreach, encourage public participation, and receive public input, provided that the potential plaintiffs that submitted the initial letter agree. 18 IV Analysis
At the first public hearing on February 25, 2025, the community is encouraged to participate during the public hearing by providing input on the composition of the districts by sharing specific thoughts on communities of interest and any other factors under ther Fair Maps Act that the public identifies with in California City.

The Fair Maps Act defines a “community of interest” as a population that shares common social or economic interests that should be included within a single election district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. Characteristics of communities of interest may include, but are not limited to, shared public policy concerns such as education, public safety, public health, environment, housing, transportation, and access to social services. Characteristics of communities of interest may also include, but are not limited to, cultural districts, shared socioeconomic characteristics, similar voter registration rates and participation rates, and shared histories. Communities of interest do not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.

Some examples of communities of interest in California City may include the existing neighborhoods identified by the City, school districts, parks, etc. 16 Cal. Elec. Code § 21130 (a)-(d).
17 Cal. Elec. Code § 21130(f).
18 Cal. Elec. Code § 10010(e)(3)(C)(i).

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Members of the public can return the testimonials to the City Clerk or if desired, provide testimony during the public hearing.

V. Outreach Efforts
City staff has taken initial steps to begin outreach to advise its residents of this meeting including placing this information on the City website.

To grant ample opportunities for residents and community members to have their voice heard, City staff and consultants will be hosting a variety of outreach events over the coming weeks and months. The City will be creating a website dedicated to this district transition process.

Information will be available to provide the public with background information about the districting process, upcoming hearing dates, and supporting documents.

This webpage will be continuously updated with dates and locations where community members can share their feedback on this issue.

VI. Demographer
Based upon Council direction on February 11, 2025, the City Manager retained the services of Redistricting Partners, which will assist in this process and provide Council with analysis and recommendations of the maps that will be prepared during the transition process.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1) Conduct the first public hearing to receive community input and provide input to staff regarding the transition to districts, including the composition of voting districts.
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

TYPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE; QUASI-JUDICIAL; OR ADVISORY) Legislative Action: The recommended action is to take community input and provide input to staff regarding the transition to districts, including the composition of voting districts. The City Council therefore acts in its discretionary legislative capacity.

CEQA STATUS
This item does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.) (CEQA) as the adoption of the resolution does not have the potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the Staff Report –

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environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378.).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. By transitioning to district based elections by May 12, 2025, the costs that potential plaintiff’s attorney will receive is capped at $30,000. The City will pay demographer services in an amount up to $80,000, as Council authorized at the February 11, 2025, meeting.

The City would also incur its own costs as well, including staff time and attorneys’ fees and costs.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Updated Tentative Timeline
California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM · Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GL Account Name 02/12/2025 114833 Charter Communication 02/01-02/28/25 02/01/2025 127516201020 3,987.00 3,987.00 184212286 Communications Ma 02/12/2025 114833 Charter Communication 02/01-02/28/25 02/01/2025 170622401020 1,044.76 1,044.76 184212286 Communications Ma Total 114833: 5,031.76
02/12/2025 114834 Verizon Wireless 12/27/24-01/26/25 01/26/2025 6104607772 2,834.13 2,834.13 194216286 Communications Ma 02/12/2025 114834 Verizon Wireless 12/27/24-01/26/25 01/26/2025 6104607773 52.91 52.91 105117286 Communications Ma 02/12/2025 114834 Verizon Wireless 12/27/24-01/26/25 01/26/2025 6104607774 314.89 314.89 515115284 Telephone - Land 02/12/2025 114834 Verizon Wireless 12/27/24-01/26/25 01/26/2025 6104607775 826.40 826.40 194222286 Communications Ma Total 114834: 4,028.33
02/19/2025 114835 AT&T Wireless 01/01-01/31/25 01/31/2025 287281248059 877.49 877.49 104155286 Communications Ma 02/19/2025 114835 AT&T Wireless 01/03-02/02/25 02/02/2025 287306780425 964.66 964.66 184217284 Telephone - Land Total 114835: 1,842.15
02/19/2025 114836 Southern California Edis 01/01-01/31/25 02/10/2025 600000500366 58,519.79 58,519.79 717111281 Electricity Total 114836: 58,519.79
02/19/2025 114837 Verizon 01/10-02/09/25 02/10/2025 8518906 28.83 28.83 184215284 Telephone • Land Total 114837: 28.83
02/20/2025 114838 A2Z Lock & Security Proximity Key Fobs 02/05/2025 22966 89.19 89.19 184212270 Bldg Operation/Mai Total 114838: 89.19
02/20/2025 114839 Amber Chemical, Inc. Hypochlorite Solution 01/29/2025 0383946-IN 2,504.07 2,504.07 515115480 Chemicals/EMS Med Total 114839: 2,504.07
02/20/2025 114840 BHT Engineering, Inc Job #25400- General Engineering 01/31/2025 CC25-017 1,900.00 1,900.00 104170315 Engineering 02/20/2025 114840 BHT Engineering, Inc Job #24400.02- Bellefield Solar SP 01/31/2025 CC25-018 1,770.00 1,770.00 104170315 Engineering Total 114840: 3,670.00
02/20/2025 114841 Borden, Chris 10/01-12/30/24 BSCC Prop 64 Gr 02/18/2025 Q7 123024 2,500.00 2,500.00 394224310 Professional Service Total 114841: 2,500.00
02/20/2025 114842 Bound Tree Medical Medical Supplies 02/14/2025 85663752 585.58 585.58 194222480 Chemicals/EMS Med CC 1.

California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 2 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GL Account Name 02/20/2025 114842 Bound Tree Medical Medical Supplies 02/17/2025 85665350 41.46 41.46 194222480 Chemicals/EMS Med 02/20/2025 114842 Bound Tree Medical Medical Supplies 02/17/2025 85666132 252.34 252.34 164254480 Chemicals/EMS Med Total 114842: 879.38
02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336961 13,036.94 13,036.94 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336962 16,224.00 16,224.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336963 480.00 480.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025· 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336964 3,024.00 3,024.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336965 6,984.00 6,984.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336967 888.00 888.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336968 30,016.50 30,016.50 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336969 4,834.38 4,834.38 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336970 9,320.17 9,320.17 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336971 1,987.50 1,987.50 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336972 190.44 190.44 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336973 6,552.00 6,552.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336974 192.00 192.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336975 96.00 96.00 104170315 Engineering 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336976 1,632.00 1,632.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336977 480.00 480.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 336978 5,832.00 5,832.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 114843 Burke Williams & Sorens 01/01-01/31/25 01/18/2025 396966 1,896.00 1,896.00 104155311 Legal Services Total 114843: 103,665.93
02/20/2025 114844 Cal City TV & Appliances 47 Gallon Propane 02/04/2025 649 172.98 172.98 274411285 Propane Total 114844: 172.98
02/20/2025 114845 Caselle, Inc 03/01-03/31/25 02/01/2025 138792 2,545.00 2,545.00 104155630 Contracts Total 114845: 2,545.00
02/20/2025 114846 Clears, Inc. 01/01-12/31/25 Escobar 02/04/2025 '25 ESCOBAR D 75.00 75.00 184213210 Subscr /Books/Dues Total 114846: 75.00
02/20/2025 114847 Daniels Tire Service Unit 523- Tire Service 01/24/2025 240189318 1,234.13 1,234.13 194222254 Veh Operation/Main Total 114847: 1,234.13
02/20/2025 114848 Dennis Automotive Unit 304- Service 01/22/2025 23749 131.46 131.46 184212254 Veh Operation/Main California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 3 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GL Account Name Total 114848: 131.46
02/20/2025 114849 Innovative Real Estate In 02/03/25 Water Service Refund 02/03/2025 2.172103-9131 70.00 70.00 5102090 Customer Deposits 02/20/2025 114849 Innovative Real Estate In 02/03/25 Water Service Refund 02/03/2025 2.172103-9131 50.00 50.00 513715 Turn On Fees Total 114849: 120.00
02/20/2025 114850 Juan Rodriguez Martinez 01/31/25 Water Service Refund 01/31/2025 2.171986-8636 70.00 70.00 5102090 Customer Deposits 02/20/2025 114850 Juan Rodriguez Martinez 01/31/25 Water Service Refund 01/31/2025 2.171986-8636 50.00 50.00 513715 Turn On Fees Total 114850: 120.00
02/20/2025 114851 David Gallegos 01/28/25 Water Service Refund 01/28/2025 1.168431 CHAR 70.00 70.00 5102090 Customer Deposits 02/20/2025 114851 David Gallegos 01/28/25 Water Service Refund 01/28/2025 1.168431 CHAR 50.00 50.00 513715 Turn On Fees Total 114851: 120.00
02/20/2025 114852 DigiTech Inc. Security Camera System At Public 02/12/2025 19296 17,615.00 17,615.00 606000752 Community Benefit Total 114852: 17,615.00
02/20/2025 114853 Doravari, Anupama 01/01-01/31/25 02/18/2025 2025-01 6,000.00 6,000.00 104170310 Professional Service 02/20/2025 114853 Doravari, Anupama 02/01-02/28/25 02/18/2025 2025-02 6,000.00 6,000.00 104170310 Professional Service Total 114853: 12,000.00
02/20/2025 114854 FedEx WWTP Sample Mailing 01/31/2025 8-756-66306 96.56 96.56 525213245 Postage and Shippin 02/20/2025 114854 FedEx WWTP Sample Mailing 02/07/2025 8-764-35864 96.66 96.66 525213245 Postage and Shippin Total 114854: 193.22
02/20/2025 114855 FireHoseDirect Non Collapsible Rubber Hose 02/14/2025 S191961 1,945.00 1,945.00 194222740 Purchase of Equipm Total 114855: 1,945.00
02/20/2025 114856 Gonzalez, Herbert Reimbursement- Citation #8719 02/11/2025 021125 437.00 437.00 193523 Code Enforcement C Total 114856: 437.00
02/20/2025 114857 Guzman, Jennifer 01/01-01/31/25 01/31/2025 013125 39.20 39.20 105117230 Travel/Lodging/Reg California City Check Register · City Council Meeting Page: 4 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 · 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GL Account Name Total 114857: 39.20
02/20/2025 114858 Hightower, Kristy Fire Marshal lB Training Reimb 02/10/2025 021025 433.38 433.38 394224230 Travel/Lodging/Reg Total 114858: 433.38
02/20/2025 114859 Hughes Network System 07 /29-08/29 /24 07/29/2024 Bl-423285110 151.93 151.93 164253286 Communications Ma 02/20/2025 114859 Hughes Network System 12/29/24·1/29/25 12/29/2024 Bl-427913079 .27 .27 164253286 Communications Ma 02/20/2025 114859 Hughes Network System 01/29-02/28/25 01/29/2025 Bl ·428776243 152.42 152.42 164253286 Communications Ma Total 114859: 304.62
02/20/2025 114860 Karl's Hardware•Rosam Diagnostic Fee 01/20/2025 21738 50.00 SO.DO 274411256 Equipment Operatio 02/20/2025 114860 Karl's Hardware·Rosam Chainsaw Rental 01/20/2025 21742 274.73 274.73 274411240 Equipment Rental 02/20/2025 114860 Karl's Hardware-Rosam Chainsaw Labor Fee 01/25/2025 233641 63.99 63.99 274411256 Equipment Operatio Total 114860: 388.72
02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 237- Headlight Switch 09/03/2024 004261 151.50 151.50 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 900· 02 Sensor 09/03/2024 004262 117.10 117.10 274413254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 237- Sway Bar & Water Pump 09/09/2024 004558 121.54 121.54 274413254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102· Battery 09/09/2024 004559 196.40 196.40 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102- Battery Deposit 09/10/2024 004573 19.49· 19.49· 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 900· 02 Sensor 09/10/2024 004622 117.10- 117.10· 274413254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 209· Battery Warranty 09/17/2024 004926 168.06 168.06 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 140· Fleet Pads 09/23/2024 005262 178.85 178.85 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 141· Mud Flap 09/23/2024 005263 48.67 48.67 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 232· Disc Brakes & Shocks 09/26/2024 005447 233.56 233.56 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 801· Battery 09/26/2024 005448 214.44 214.44 274411254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 472· Starter 10/02/2024 005711 219.22 219.22 274411254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 140· Titan Blade 10/02/2024 005738 60.60 60.60 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 141-Titan Blade 10/02/2024 005739 60.60 60.60 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 140-Titan Blade 10/02/2024 005751 60.60 60.60 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 141-Titan Blade 10/02/2024 005752 60.60 60.60 545410254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 232· Rear Disc Brake 10/03/2024 005778 43.29 43.29 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 232· Rear Disc Brake 10/03/2024 005779 43.29· 43.29· 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 232· Shocks 10/07/2024 005933 2.47- 2.47· 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 472· Brakes 10/09/2024 006059 251.12 251.12 274411254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102· Starter 10/09/2024 006062 61.70 61.70 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 120- Wipers, Brakes, Sway Ba 10/17/2024 006485 200.05 200.05 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102· Battery 10/17/2024 006503 181.06 181.06 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Motor Oil 10/29/2024 007036 253.27 253.27 104441254 Veh Operation/Main California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 5 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GL Account Name 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 257- Battery 10/29/2024 007089 168.06 168.06 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 125- Filters & Wipers 10/29/2024 007092 110.43 110.43 104131254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 232- Grease Gun 10/29/2024 007094 42.24 42.24 525213254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102- Starter 11/06/2024 007511 59.54- 59.54- 104441254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 219- Battery 11/07/2024 007601 181.46 181.46 515115254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 101- Oil Filter 11/07/2024 007602 25.95 25.95 274411254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102- Battery Deposit 11/07/2024 007621 19.49- 19.49- 104441254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 102- Brake Pads 11/13/2024 007874 169.54 169.54 515115254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 250- Shift Tube 11/13/2024 007875 55.35 55.35 515115254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 101- Brake Pads 11/13/2024 007877 43.29 43.29 104441254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 227- Thermostat & Water Pu 12/11/2024 009398 93.83 93.83 515115254 Yeh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114861 Kern Auto Parts Inc. Unit 808- Detail Supplies 01/02/2025 010310 35.50 35.50 294219254 Yeh Operation/Main Total 114861: 3,546.50
02/20/2025 114862 Kern EDC 07/01/24-06/30/25 07/10/2024 9737 2,500.00 2,500.00 104155210 Subscr /Books/Dues Total 114862: 2,500.00
02/20/2025 114863 Mission Uniform Service 02/06/25 Linen Service 02/06/2025 523266130 78.14 78.14 184212270 Bldg Operation/Mai 02/20/2025 114863 Mission Uniform Service 02/13/25 Linen Service 02/13/2025 523308731 105.07 105.07 184212270 Bldg Operation/Mai Total 114863: 183.21
02/20/2025 114864 Mojave Public Utility Dis 01/01-01/31/25 01/31/2025 006090-000 01 3,028.95 3,028.95 515115604 Purchase Water Total 114864: 3,028.95
02/20/2025 114865 Motorola Solutions, Inc. Charger, Single Unit lmpres 2 04/12/2024 8281869347 900.13 900.13 194222254 Veh Operation/Main Total 114865: 900.13
02/20/2025 114866 NEOGOY 02/12/25-02/11/26 02/13/2025 INY-130480 1,146.00 1,146.00 104145220 Advertising Total 114866: 1,146.00
02/20/2025 114867 ODP Business Solutions Office Supplies 01/31/2025 408846403001 127.41 127.41 184212241 Office Supplies 02/20/2025 114867 ODP Business Solutions Office Supplies 02/03/2025 408846758001 201.07 201.07 184217241 Office Supplies Total 114867: 328.48
02/20/2025 114868 Pace Analytical Services Lab Sampling 01/24/2025 2527B511194 275.00 275.00 525213314 Lab Sampling California City Check Register• City Council Meeting Page: 6 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 · 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GL Account Name Total 114868: 275.00
02/20/2025 114869 Quadient Leasing USA, I 03/10-06/09/25 Meter Machine 02/06/2025 Q1725201 669.71 669.71 104155242 Office Equip Lease E Total 114869: 669.71
02/20/2025 114870 Quinn Company Generator Load Bank Test 02/05/2025 WON60022196 1,637.89 1,637.89 184212630 Contracts Total 114870: 1,637.89
02/20/2025 114871 S.C. Friends Tire Inc. Unit 487• 2 Flats Repair 12/30/2024 48788 25.00 25.00 274411254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114871 S.C. Friends Tire Inc. Unit 801· Service 01/15/2025 48857 30.00 30.00 274411254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114871 S.C. Friends Tire Inc. Unit 209· Flat Repair 01/28/2025 48911 15.00 15.00 515115254 Veh Operation/Main 02/20/2025 114871 S.C. Friends Tire Inc. Unit 141 · Flat Repair 01/29/2025 48913 20.00 20.00 545410254 Veh Operation/Main Total 114871: 90.00
02/20/2025 114872 Sparkletts 02/01-02/28/25 02/01/2025 20056699 0201 120.73 120.73 294219241 Office Supplies 02/20/2025 114872 Sparkletts 02/01·02/28/25 02/14/2025 20393128 0214 79.33 79.33 104155241 Office Supplies Total 114872: 200.06
02/20/2025 114873 SWRCB Accounting Offic 07 /01/24-06/30/25 6B15200100 12/04/2024 WD-0277645 3,540.00 3,540.00 525213610 Licenses & Permits Total 114873: 3,540.00
02/20/2025 114874 Tech 45 Airport Manage 01/01-01/31/25 02/03/2025 002001 10,000.00 10,000.00 535310310 Professional Service Total 114874: 10,000.00
02/20/2025 114875 Technic Business Solutio 11/13/24·02/12/25· Copy Overa 02/13/2025 C017- IN61279 492.17 492.17 515115242 Office Equip Lease E Total 114875: 492.17
02/20/2025 114876 Teleflex LLC Fire Medical Supplies 01/27/2025 9509515145 589.88 589.88 194222480 Chemicals/EMS Med Total 114876: 589.88
02/20/2025 114877 Thomson Reuters • West 01/01-12/31/25 12/11/2024 851240781 403.28 403.28 184212210 Subscr /Books/Dues 02/20/2025 114877 Thomson Reuters · West 01/01-12/31/25 12/16/2024 851243265 257.40 257.40 184212210 Subscr /Books/Dues California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 7 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GL Account Name Total 114877: 660.68
02/20/2025 114878 Trans Union Risk & Alter 01/01-01/31/25 02/01/2025 213800-202501 75.00 75.00 194216630 Other Contracts Total 114878: 75.00
02/20/2025 114879 TurboData Systems Citation Processing Services 01/31/2025 44886 804.34 804.34 194216310 Professional Service Total 114879: 804.34
02/20/2025 114880 United Rentals 02/01-02/28/25 Backhoe Rental 02/07/2025 231379208-012 2,902.43 2,902.43 515115240 Equipment Rental 02/20/2025 114880 United Rentals Equipment Rental Flat Repair 01/31/2025 244012399-001 664.11 664.11 515115240 Equipment Rental Total 114880: 3,566.54
02/20/2025 114881 Vestis 01/14-01/21/25 Pants Service 01/21/2025 2601690301 143.71 143.71 294219451 Armory/Safety Equi 02/20/2025 114881 Vestis 01/21-01/28/25 Pants Service 01/28/2025 2601692240 83.12 83.12 294219451 Armory /Safety Equi 02/20/2025 114881 Vestis 01/28-02/04/25 Pants Service 02/04/2025 2601694213 404.95 404.95 294219451 Armory /Safety Equi Total 114881: 631.78
02/20/2025 114882 WM Corporate Services I 02/01-02/28/25 Propane 02/03/2025 0204460-4 792- 3,097.38 3,097.38 515115285 Propane Total 114882: 3,097.38
02/20/2025 114883 William Mark Hagan Pre Construction Survey- RV Dum 02/06/2025 02062025 550.00 550.00 294219630 Contracts Total 114883: 550.00
02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 05/29/2024 2405467 140.00 140.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 01/24/2025 2501406 210.00 210.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 01/24/2025 2501407 525.00 525.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 01/29/2025 2501444 140.00 140.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 01/29/2025 2501528 210.00 210.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 02/05/2025 2501584 145.00 145.00 515115314 Lab Sampling 02/20/2025 114884 Zalco Laboratories Inc Water Testing 02/03/2025 2501609 210.00 210.00 515115314 Lab Sampling Total 114884: 1,580.00
r 02/12/2025 202400671 GES MegaSeven LLC 01/01-01/31/25 02/03/2025 CA-01-00lA-20 26,940.40 26,940.40 717111281 Electricity California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 8 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GL Account Name Total 202400671: 26,940.40
02/19/2025 202400672 Airespring Inc 01/01-01/31/25 02/01/2025 193096808 3,707.44 3,707.44 545410284 Telephone - Land Total 202400672: 3,707.44
202400673 Airespring Inc 02/01-02/28/25 POTS 02/01/2025 193096814 77.26 77.26 535310284 Telephone - Land Total 202400673: 77.26
02/20/2025 202400674 Alexander's Contract Ser 02/01-02/28/25 Meter Reads 02/01/2025 202502010081 6,900.30 6,900.30 515115630 Contracts Total 202400674: 6,900.30
02/20/2025 202400675 Amazon Capital Services Office Supplies 01/16/2025 16R6-WYRD-DR 124.11 124.11 105117241 Office Supplies 02/20/2025 202400675 Amazon Capital Services Building Supplies 01/16/2025 17QY-P3PC-DJ9 111.93 111.93 545410270 Bldg Operation/Mai 02/20/2025 202400675 Amazon Capital Services Office Supplies 01/19/2025 1 FV6-3THY-YYY 31.76 31.76 515115241 Office Supplies 02/20/2025 202400675 Amazon Capital Services Office Supplies 01/22/2025 1GFR-GY3X-XGG 29.32 29.32 515115241 Office Supplies Total 202400675: 297.12
02/20/2025 202400676 Bauer Compressors, Inc SCBA Fill Station 01/29/2025 0000285212 14,368.09 14,368.09 525213451 Armory /Safety Equi 02/20/2025 202400676 Bauer Compressors, Inc SCBA Fill Station 01/29/2025 0000331383 10,599.52 10,599.52 606000752 Community Benefit 02/20/2025 202400676 Bauer Compressors, Inc SCBA Fill Station 01/29/2025 0000331384 34,191.74 34,191.74 606000752 Community Benefit 02/20/2025 202400676 Bauer Compressors, Inc SCBA Fill Station 01/29/2025 0000331385 11,067.13 11,067.13 606000752 Community Benefit Total 202400676: 70,226.48
02/20/2025 202400677 Diamond Finish Mobile 02/15/25- 12 Units 02/15/2025 000159 180.00 180.00 184212254 Veh Operation/Main Total 202400677: 180.00
02/20/2025 202400678 DiamondIT 02/01-02/28/25 02/01/2025 37508 24,399.86 24,399.86 515115630 Contracts Total 202400678: 24,399.86
02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100138973.00 2,684.06 2,684.06 515115269 Inventory 02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100145139.00 9,061.82 9,061.82 515115269 Inventory 02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100145245.00 4,179.53 4,179.53 515115269 Inventory 02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100145247.00 6,066.33 6,066.33 515115269 Inventory 02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100145249.00 7,521.21 7,521.21 515115269 Inventory 02/20/2025 202400679 Famcon Pipe & Supply In Inventory 02/10/2025 S100146803.00 617.03 617.03 515115269 Inventory California City Check Register - City Council Meeting Page: 9 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GLAccount Name Total 202400679: 30,129.98
02/20/2025 202400680 Grainger, Inc Janitorial Supplies 02/13/2025 9406938978 118.69 118.69 294219244 Janitorial Supplies Total 202400680: 118.69
02/20/2025 202400681 LightGabler 01/01-01/31/25 02/10/2025 88107 595.00 595.00 104155311 Legal Services 02/20/2025 202400681 LightGabler 01/01-01/31/25 02/10/2025 88108 1,750.00 1,750.00 104155311 Legal Services Total 202400681: 2,345.00
02/20/2025 202400682 Mediwaste Disposal 02/01-02/28/25 02/01/2025 100454 154.56 154.56 194222480 Chemicals/EMS Med Total 202400682: 154.56
02/20/2025 202400683 Municipal Emergency Sv Dempsey- Turnout Uniform 01/30/2025 IN2194449 2,633.54 2,633.54 194222451 Armory /Safety Equi Total 202400683: 2,633.54
02/20/2025 202400684 PlaceWorks Inc 12/01-12/31/24 12/31/2024 COCC-01.0 - 3 3,563.75 3,563.75 104170310 Professional Service 02/20/2025 202400684 PlaceWorks Inc 01/01-01/31/25 01/31/2025 COCC-01.0 - 4 9,498.43 9,498.43 104170310 Professional Service Total 202400684: 13,062.18
02/20/2025 202400685 Racer Rob's Plumbing City Hall Plumbing Service 01/14/2025 6823 179.00 179.00 104155270 Bldg Operation/Mai 02/20/2025 202400685 Racer Rob's Plumbing PD Plumbing Services 01/24/2025 6830 956.00 956.00 184212270 Bldg Operation/Mai Total 202400685: 1,135.00
02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 09/16-09/30/24 09/30/2024 1086488 321.38 321.38 525213255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087131 2,590.87 2,590.87 515115255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087132 535.73 535.73 274411255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087135 1,040.11 1,040.11 545410255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087150 204.16 204.16 525213255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087168 364.23 364.23 274413255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087176 78.43 78.43 104168255 RSI Fuel 02/20/2025 202400686 RSI Petroleum 01/01-01/15/25 01/15/2025 1087181 74.11 74.11 104441255 RSI Fuel Total 202400686: 5,209.02
02/20/2025 202400687 Stroh MD, John Jay 02/15-03/15/25 02/18/2025 021825 2,000.00 2,000.00 184212630 Contracts California City
Check Date Check#
Total 202400687:
02/20/2025 202400688
02/20/2025 202400688
02/20/2025 202400688
02/20/2025 202400688
02/20/2025 202400688
Total 202400688:

Grand Totals:

Payee
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Check Register - City Council Meeting
Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025
Description Invoice Date Invoice#
01/01-01/31/25
01/01-01/31/25
01/01-01/31/25
01/01-01/31/25
01/01-01/31/25
01/24/2025 56064
01/24/2025 56065
01/24/2025 56066
01/24/2025 56067
01/17/2025 56351
I HEREBY CERTIFY AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DEMANDS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:

Report Criteria:

Report type: Invoice detail
Vendor.Vendor Number={<>} 1039
Bank.Bank Number= 1
Page: 10
Feb 19, 2025 05:20PM
Invoice$ Check$ GLAccount GL Account Name
2,000.00
190.00 190.00 184212630 Contracts

40.00 40.00 535310630 Contracts
170.00 170.00 164253630 Contracts
115.00 115.00 164253630 Contracts
1,140.00 1,140.00 525213630 Contracts
1,655.00
451,899.67
California City Check Register - Housing with GL Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025 Feb 19, 2025 05:21PM Check Date Check# Payee Description Invoice Date Invoice# Invoice$ Check$ GL Account GLAccount Name 02/12/2025 9549 Spectrum 01/09-02/08/25 01/09/2025 010861001092 44.99 44.99 744632284 Telephone - Land 02/12/2025 9549 Spectrum 12/09/24-01/08/25 12/09/2024 010861012092 44.99 44.99 744632284 Telephone - Land 02/12/2025 9549 Spectrum 01/07-02/06/25 01/07/2025 010866901072 176.22 176.22 744632284 Telephone - Land Total 9549: 266.20
02/12/2025 9550 Verizon Wireless 12/27/24-01/26/25 01/26/2025 6104607776 101.02 101.02 744632286 Communications Maint Total 9550: 101.02
02/19/2025 9551 Charter Communication 02/01-02/28/25 01/01/2025 000502202012 5,640.67 5,640.67 744632286 Communications Maint 02/19/2025 9551 Charter Communication 02/07-03/06/25 02/07/2025 010866902072 176.22 176.22 744632284 Telephone - Land Total 9551: 5,816.89
02/19/2025 9552 SoCalGas 01/13-02/11/25 02/13/2025 023 813 9668 4 86.35 86.35 744632282 Gas 02/19/2025 9552 SoCalGas 01/13-02/11/25 02/13/2025 059 513 9604 2 62.36 62.36 744632282 Gas 02/19/2025 9552 SoCalGas 01/13-02/11/25 02/13/2025 082 734 2313 0 14.37 14.37 744632282 Gas 02/19/2025 9552 SoCalGas 01/13-02/11/25 02/13/2025 185 681 6696 3 53.86 53.86 744632282 Gas Total 9552: 216.94
02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29/25 01/30/2025 700074866260 395.24 395.24 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29/25 01/30/2025 700327514884 24.86 24.86 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29/25 01/30/2025 700355482513 48.22 48.22 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29 /25 01/30/2025 700360687470 10.60 10.60 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29 /25 01/30/2025 700410808380 10.95 10.95 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 12/30/24-01/28/25 01/29/2025 700501711023 101.30 101.30 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/02-01/29/25 01/30/2025 700524713056 64.13 64.13 744632281 Electricity 02/19/2025 9553 Southern California Edis 01/08-02/05/25 02/06/2025 700631250479 30.70 30.70 744632281 Electricity Total 9553: 686.00
02/20/2025 9554 Miranda, Luciano 02/01-02/28/25 Maintenance 02/04/2025 020425 2,750.00 2,750.00 744632310 Professional Services Total 9554: 2,750.00
Grand Totals: 9,837.05
California City Check Register - Housing with GL
Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025
I HEREBY CERTIFY AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DEMANDS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:

Report Criteria:

Report type: Invoice detail
Bank.Bank Number= 148
D 4:::::::

Page: 2
Feb 19, 2025 05:21PM
California City
Report Criteria:

Report type: Invoice detail
Bank.Bank Number= 2
Check Date Check# Payee
1371
02/12/2025
Total 1371:
1372
02/20/2025
Total 1372:

Grand Totals:
1371 Verizon Wireless
1372 US Bank
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
GLAccount
Grand Totals:
72-02005
72-7211-284
72-7211-630
Description
12/27/24-01/26/25
10/01-12/31/24
Debit
.00

63.09 6,563.99
6,627.08
Credit
6,627.08-
.00
.00
6,627.08-
Check Register - SDI Check Register
Check Issue Dates: 2/7/2025 - 2/20/2025
Invoice Date Invoice#
01/26/2025 6104607772
01/24/2025 7619801
Proof
6,627.08-

63.09 6,563.99
.00
I HEREBY CERTIFY AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DEMANDS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:

Invoice$

63.09 6,563.99
Check$
Page: 1
Feb 19, 2025 05:22PM
GL Account Invoice GL Account Title

63.09 72-7211-284 Telephone - Land

63.09 6,563.99 72-7211-630 Contracts
6,563.99
6,627.08
City of California City
Report Criteria:

Check.Check issue date= 02/07/2025-02/20/2025
Check Date Check# Payee
02/20/2025 501425 A&F Sheep Freddie llurrikia
Total 501425:
02/20/2025 501426 Burnett Cossey, Desarae
Total 501426:
02/20/2025 501427 Contreras, Tracie
Total 501427:
02/20/2025 501428 Devery Grimshaw
Total 501428:
02/20/2025 501429 Devery Grimshaw
Total 501429:
02/20/2025 501430 Gordon Brown
Total 501430:
02/20/2025 501431 Gordon Brown
Total 501431:
02/20/2025 501432 Gustavo Rodrigue;;
Total 501432:
02/20/2025 501433 Huang, Jinlian
Total 501433:

Demand Register - City Council Meeting
Description Source ID
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 107331.01
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 100461.03
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 102484.05
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 107373.01
Refund Credit Balance 107373.01
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 104391.05
Refund Credit Balance 104391.05
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 104054.06
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 101765.05
02/20/2025 501434 Innovative Real Estate Invests LLC Final Bill Deposit Refunded 107366.01 Total 501434:
02/20/2025 501435 Khalil Randolph Final Bill Deposit Refunded 105443.15 Total 501435:
02/20/2025 501436 McDuffy, Michelle Final Bill Deposit Refunded 103169.05 Total 501436:

Finance Approval By: ___________________ _
Amount
456.48
456.48

56.00 56.00

53.00 53.00

70.00 70.00

12.00 12.00

70.00 70.00

18.00 18.00

40.00 40.00

19.00 19.00

46.00 46.00

46.00 46.00

25.00 ?5 00
Date:

Check$ GLAccount
456.48 5102090

56.00 5102090

53. 00 51 02090

70.00 5102090

12.00 0101075

70.00 5102090

18.00 0101075

40.00 5102090

19.00 5102090

46.00 5102090

46.00 5102090

25.00 5102090
Page: 1
Feb 19, 2025 5:23PM
City of California City
Check Date Check #
02/20/2025 501437 Meister, Joshua
Total 501437:
02/20/2025 501438 Olivia Abundis
Total 501438:
02/20/2025 501439 Roberto Funes
Total 501439:

Grand Totals:

Demand Register - City Council Meeting
Payee Description Source ID
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 102122.07
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 104436.11
Final Bill Deposit Refunded 107362.01
7 Amount Check$ GL Account

61.00 61.00 5102090

61.00 3.00 3.00 5102090

3.00 49.00 49.00 5102090

49.00 1,024.48
Date:____,_�"'---r--
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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CC 2.
1 MEETING MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2024 @ 5:00PM

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Kelly Kulikoff
MAYOR
Ronald Smith

MAYOR PRO TEM
Jim Creighton
LaShelle Cooper
Michael Kulikoff

COUNCIL MEMBERS

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CC 2.
2 Public is urged to listen to the meeting in a quiet place, to avoid background noise. We also request public to MUTE your audio device when not commenting to avoid disruption during meeting.
**Please take this time to turn off your cell phones ** 4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- 4:30PM
ROLL CALL- All Present
Councilmembers: Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith & Mayor Kulikoff

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

CLOSED SESSION
CS1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d) (2)
Number of Matters: TWO (2) -
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- 5:20 PM DIRECTION WAS GIVEN BY COUNSEL AND THERE NO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO REPORT
5:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- 5:21 PM
ROLL CALL- All Present
Councilmembers: Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff – ALL PRESENT OATH OF OFFICE- Administered by: Acting City Clerk, Leanndrea Weible • JUSTIN VINCENT- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
• JOHNATHAN DEMPSEY- FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CC 2.
3 NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Transfer 43 Cannabis Permits
Staff Report: Latisha Lamberth, Acting City Manager
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council take action to approve the proposed transfer of the 43 from City Management Group, LLC to the new Owner in the existing entity, Cal City Management Group, LLC, to a new shareholder. The entity's name will remain the same, but the principal ownership will change- This item is the 2nd part of the appeal process.

Mr. Ellison is providing his argument
• ACTING CITY MANAGER POINTED OUT THAT AN ERROR EXISTED ON THE STAFF REPORT AND ASKED INGE ELMES IN THE CANNABIS COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY THE ERROR.

CANNABIS COMPLIANCE IDENTIFIED THE STAFF REPORT REFERENCED THE INCORRECT ADDRESS AND NEEDED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT ADDRESS OF 22700 YERBA BLVD. CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
• Mr. Ellison spoke regarding the 43 Cannabis Permit Transfer Request. It was stated that there was no expiration on how long a Cannabis Permit was valid before the Cannabis business had to be up and running and therefore the permits should be active and in good standing no matter how long ago the permits were pulled thus should be able to be transferred at any time. • City Attorney, Karin Schambeck, confirmed that the Municipal Code regarding the Cannabis Permits is silent on any expiration pertaining to the Cannabis Permits- The decision to transfer the Cannabis Permits is decided on by Staff with Council direction.
• Mayor Kulikoff motioned to approve / 2nd by Councilmember Kulikoff • AYES: Councilmember(s): Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Kulikoff • NOES: NONE
• Recused: Mayor Pro Tem Ron Smith
NB 2. Purchase of Police department replacement of HVAC units and multi head mini split systems utilizing previously accepted restricted community benefit funding from AES Green Energy Corporation
Staff Report: Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety Recommended Action: Staff recommends Council authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with JLC Air for the HVAC unit replacements at the Police Department for the amount of $75,430.00. This amount is well under the provided $95,000, allowing leftover funds to be used for other approved projects
• Motion to Approve: Mayor Pro Tem Smith ECONO West / 2nd by: Councilmember Creighton • AYES: Councilmember(s): Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff • NOES: NONE

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CC 2.
4 NB 3. Purchase of Police Department, Code Enforcement, and Building department vehicles utilizing previously accepted restricted community benefit funding from AES Green Energy Corporation
Staff Report: Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of identified vehicles for the police department, code enforcement, and the building department in line with the restricted donation of funds via the attached resolution as requested by AES and to direct the City Manager to fulfill the terms of purchasing and payment for the identified vehicles to elevate the quality of life for the residents of California City This Item is part of the AES Donation that has been previously approved for allocation to specific items. • Motion to approve : Cooper/ 2nd by Mayor Kulikoff
• AYES: Councilmember(s) Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff • NOES: NONE
NB 4. Police Department and Fire Department Surplus Declaration/Disposition Staff Report: Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety Recommended Action: Staff is asking the Council to approve as surplus and authorize their sale, donation of one unit, and destruction of the out-of-service fire engine Mayor Pro Tem wants a Date Certain that the surplus will go up for auction /sale • Motion to approve: Mayor Pro Tem Smith/ 2nd by: Councilmember Cooper • AYES: Councilmember(s): Cooper, Creighton. Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor KLulikoff • NOES: NONE
NB 5. Purchase of Fire Department SCBA Fill Station utilizing previously accepted restricted community benefit funding from AES Green Energy Corporation
Staff Report: Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the Bauer SCBA fill station for the fire department at a cost of $58,698.47, below the dedicated $60,000.00 from AES, in-line with the restricted donation of funds, via the attached resolution as requested by AES and to direct the City Manager to fulfill the terms of purchasing and payment for the identified capital item to elevate the safety and efficiency for the fire department. SCBA is an acronym for - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Motion to approve: Councilmember Cooper / 2nd by: Councilmember Kulikoff • AYES: Councilmember(s) Cooper, Creighton, Kulikoff, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff • NOES: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: 6:30 PM

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CC 2.
5 Motioned by: Mayor Pro Tem Smith 2nd by Councilmember Cooper MINUTES PREPARED BY: Acting City Clerk, Leanndrea Weible CC 3.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
February 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Reciting the Fact of the Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results Thereof and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law.

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

The City of California City held a municipal election on November 5, 2024. The County Clerk canvassed the return of the election and certified the results. At this election, voters elected the following individuals to their respective seats:

1. Mayor: Marquette Hawkins

2. City Council: Jesse Hightower

3. City Council: Michael Hurles
After reviewing the video of the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting, the outgoing Council did not adopt the attached resolution at the aforementioned council meeting. As a result, this item is being put forward this evening.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution declaring the results of the election.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 24-3071

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DECLARING THE

RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTER AS
PROVIDED BY LAW.

The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) resolves as follows:

WHEREAS, Section 1 A Municipal Election was conducted by the City of California City on November 5, 2024 in time, form and manner as required by the elections code.

Pursuant to resolutions, the county clerk canvassed the return of the election and certified the results.

WHEREAS Section 2 the total votes cast in this election for the candidates running for office in the City of California City.

WHEREAS, Section 3 Election Officers
(a)the candidates for Mayor were Marquette Hawkins, Duane Vazquez, and Kelly Kulikoff; the candidates for City Council were Jesse Hightower, Michael Hurles, Richard Jones, James E. Creighton, Socorro Chavez, Quiana Renee Sanders, Shawn Bradley, and LaShelle Cooper
(b) The total votes cast at City, Precincts, as well as through absent voter ballots to the per named for the respective offices are listed on Exhibit “A”, attached. (c) The City Council determines and declares: Marquette Hawkins was elected Mayor; Jesse Hightower and Michael Hurles were elected as Full-Term Councilmembers. (d) The City Clerk shall immediately deliver a certificate of election to each elected person and shall administer the Oath of Office to each elected person. The elected persons shall then be inducted in their respective offices.

WHEREAS, Section 4 The City Clerk shall enter on the City’s records a statement of the results of the election showing: the votes cast, the candidates, the offices, the number of votes at each precinct for each candidate and the total number of votes for each candidate

PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 25, 2025, by the City Council of the City of California City, County of Kern, State of California by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________
Marquette Hawkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk
[THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]

CERTIFICATION
I, Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk of the City of California City, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the 10th of December 2024.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of California City, California, this 10th day of December 2024. __________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
CC 4.

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
February 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolutions to authorize and to enter into setup and administration agreements with the Department of Fee and Tax Administration (CDTFA) and to examine sales and use tax records from the CDFTA and authorize all actions as needed to adopt and implement the Transaction and Use Tax BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

California City voters approved adjustments to the city’s transaction and use tax.

The attached resolutions and agreements are necessary for the implementation of the voter approved initiative and will allow for the necessary setup and implementation of the sales and use tax.

The State of California Revenue and Taxation code authorizes the examination of confidential sales and use tax data to officers or employees of local jurisdictions who are designated by resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction. The review of confidential information is governed by State Law and sets certain requirements and conditions for the disclosure of sales and use tax records.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolutions and authorize staff to carry out all actions necessary to implement this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolutions and agreements
Please check one: Local Tax Transactions and Use Tax Mobile Telephony Surcharge LOCAL REVENUE BRANCH – CONTACT FORM
Please complete and return this form to our office any time there is a change of information to ensure our records are always up to date. Thank you!
City/County: _________________________________________________ All legal correspondence should be mailed to the following address:

Jurisdiction:

Name: Position Title:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Financial correspondence should be mailed to the following address:

Note: Confidential information may be sent only to positions authorized by resolution Jurisdiction:

Name: Position Title:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Paper warrants (if issued) and monthly/quarterly statements should be mailed to the following address:

Jurisdiction:

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Address:

Phone: Email:

General Office Contact—for general information and reminders:

Jurisdiction:

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Completed by:

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Signature:

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AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION

OF CITY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES
The City Council of the City of California City has adopted, and the voters of the City of California City (hereafter called “City” or “District”) have approved by the required majority vote, the City of California City Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (hereafter called “Ordinance”), a copy of which is attached hereto. To carry out the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and the Ordinance, the California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration, (hereinafter called the “Department”) and the City do agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise, wherever the following terms appear in the Agreement, they shall be interpreted to mean the following:

1. "District taxes" shall mean the transactions and use taxes, penalties, and interest imposed under an ordinance specifically authorized by Revenue and Taxation code Section 7285.9, and in compliance with Part 1.6, Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

2. "City Ordinance" shall mean the City's Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance referred to above and attached hereto, Ordinance No. , as amended from time to time, or as deemed to be amended from time to time pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7262.2.

ARTICLE II

ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION

OF CITY TAXES
A. Administration. The Department and City agree that the Department shall perform exclusively all functions incident to the administration and operation of the City Ordinance. (Rev. 7/24) 2
B. Other Applicable Laws. City agrees that all provisions of law applicable to the administration and operation of the Department Sales and Use Tax Law which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be applicable to the administration and operation of the City Ordinance. City agrees that money collected pursuant to the City Ordinance may be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Retail Sales Tax Fund and may be drawn from that Fund for any authorized purpose, including making refunds, compensating and reimbursing the Department pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement, and transmitting to City the amount to which City is entitled.

C. Transmittal of money.

1. For the period during which the tax is in effect, and except as otherwise provided herein, all district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be transmitted to City periodically as promptly as feasible, but not less often than twice in each calendar quarter.

2. For periods subsequent to the expiration date of the tax whether by City’s self-imposed limits or by final judgment of any court of the State of California holding that City’s ordinance is invalid or void, all district taxes collected under the provisions of the City Ordinance shall be transmitted to City not less than once in each calendar quarter.

3. Transmittals may be made by mail or electronic funds transfer to an account of the City designated and authorized by the City. A statement shall be furnished at least quarterly indicating the amounts withheld pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement.

D. Rules. The Department shall prescribe and adopt such rules and regulations as in its judgment are necessary or desirable for the administration and operation of the City Ordinance and the distribution of the district taxes collected thereunder.

E. Preference. Unless the payor instructs otherwise, and except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Department shall give no preference in applying money received for state sales and use taxes, state-administered local sales and use taxes, and district transactions and use taxes owed by a taxpayer, but shall apply moneys collected to the satisfaction of the claims of the State, cities, counties, cities and counties, redevelopment agencies, other districts, and City as their interests appear. (Rev. 7/24) 3
F. Security. The Department agrees that any security which it hereafter requires to be furnished by taxpayers under the State Sales and Use Tax Law will be upon such terms that it also will be available for the payment of the claims of City for district taxes owing to it as its interest appears.

The Department shall not be required to change the terms of any security now held by it, and City shall not participate in any security now held by the Department.

G. Records of the Department.

When requested by resolution of the legislative body of the City under section 7056 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Department agrees to permit authorized personnel of the City to examine the records of the Department, including the name, address, and account number of each seller holding a seller’s permit with a registered business location in the City, pertaining to the ascertainment of transactions and use taxes collected for the City. Information obtained by the City from examination of the Department's records shall be used by the City only for purposes related to the collection of transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to this Agreement.

H. Annexation. City agrees that the Department shall not be required to give effect to an annexation, for the purpose of collecting, allocating, and distributing District transactions and use taxes, earlier than the first day of the calendar quarter which commences not less than two months after notice to the Department. The notice shall include the name of the county or counties annexed to the extended City boundary. In the event the City shall annex an area, the boundaries of which are not coterminous with a county or counties, the notice shall include a description of the area annexed and two maps of the City showing the area annexed and the location address of the property nearest to the extended City boundary on each side of every street or road crossing the boundary.

ARTICLE III

ALLOCATION OF TAX
A. Allocation. In the administration of the Department's contracts with all districts that impose transactions and use taxes imposed under ordinances, which comply with Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:

1. Any payment not identified as being in payment of liability owing to a designated district or districts may be apportioned among the districts as their interest appear, or, in the discretion (Rev. 7/24) 4
of the Department, to all districts with which the Department has contracted using ratios reflected by the distribution of district taxes collected from all taxpayers.

2. All district taxes collected as a result of determinations or billings made by the Department, and all amounts refunded or credited may be distributed or charged to the respective districts in the same ratio as the taxpayer's self-declared district taxes for the period for which the determination, billing, refund or credit applies.

B. Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft. For the purpose of allocating use tax with respect to vehicles, vessels, or aircraft, the address of the registered owner appearing on the application for registration or on the certificate of ownership may be used by the Department in determining the place of use.

ARTICLE IV

COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay to the Department as the State's cost of administering the City Ordinance such amount as is provided for by law. Such amounts shall be deducted from the taxes collected by the Department for the City.

ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Communications. Communications and notices may be sent by first class United States mail to the addresses listed below, or to such other addresses as the parties may from time to time designate or through email at [email protected]. If and when communications and notices may include confidential information, communications and notices must be sent through encrypted email at [email protected] or by mail.
(Rev. 7/24) 5
Communications and notices to be sent to the Department shall be addressed to:

California State Department of Tax and Fee Administration P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, California 94279-0027
Attention: Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Communications and notices to be sent to the City shall be addressed to:

City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd.

California City, California 93505
ATTN: Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager
Unless otherwise directed, transmittals of payment of District transactions and use taxes will be sent to the address above.

B. Term. The date of this Agreement is the date on which it is approved by the Department of General Services. The Agreement shall take effect on July 1, 2025. This Agreement shall continue until December 31 next following the expiration date of the City Ordinance, and shall thereafter be renewed automatically from year to year until the Department completes all work necessary to the administration of the City Ordinance and has received and disbursed all payments due under that Ordinance.

C. Notice of Repeal of Ordinance. City shall give the Department written notice of the repeal of the City Ordinance not less than 110 days prior to the operative date of the repeal. (Rev. 7/24) 6

ARTICLE VI

ADMINISTRATION OF TAXES IF THE

ORDINANCE IS CHALLENGED AS BEING INVALID
A. Impoundment of funds.

1. When a legal action is begun challenging the validity of the imposition of the tax, the City shall deposit in an interest-bearing escrow account, any proceeds transmitted to it under Article II. C., until a court of competent jurisdiction renders a final and non-appealable judgment that the tax is valid.

2. If the tax is determined to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the City shall transmit to the Department the moneys retained in escrow, including any accumulated interest, within ten days of the judgment of the trial court in the litigation awarding costs and fees becoming final and non-appealable.

B. Costs of administration. Should a final judgment be entered in any court of the State of California, holding that City's Ordinance is invalid or void, and requiring a rebate or refund to taxpayers of any taxes collected under the terms of this Agreement, the parties mutually agree that:

1. Department may retain all payments made by City to Department to prepare to administer the City Ordinance.

2. City will pay to Department and allow Department to retain Department's cost of administering the City Ordinance in the amounts set forth in Article IV of this Agreement.

3. City will pay to Department or to the State of California the amount of any taxes plus interest and penalties, if any, that Department or the State of California may be required to rebate or refund to taxpayers.

4. City will pay to Department its costs for rebating or refunding such taxes, interest, or penalties. Department's costs shall include its additional cost for developing procedures for processing (Rev. 7/24) 7
the rebates or refunds, its costs of actually making these refunds, designing and printing forms, and developing instructions for Department's staff for use in making these rebates or refunds and any other costs incurred by Department which are reasonably appropriate or necessary to make those rebates or refunds. These costs shall include Department's direct and indirect costs as specified by Section 11256 of the Government Code.

5. Costs may be accounted for in a manner, which conforms to the internal accounting, and personnel records currently maintained by the Department. The billings for such costs may be presented in summary form. Detailed records will be retained for audit and verification by City.

6. Any dispute as to the amount of costs incurred by Department in refunding taxes shall be referred to the State Director of Finance for resolution and the Director's decision shall be final.

7. Costs incurred by Department in connection with such refunds shall be billed by Department on or before the 25th day of the second month following the month in which the judgment of a court of the State of California holding City's Ordinance invalid or void becomes final. Thereafter Department shall bill City on or before the 25th of each month for all costs incurred by Department for the preceding calendar month. City shall pay to Department the amount of such costs on or before the last day of the succeeding month and shall pay to Department the total amount of taxes, interest, and penalties refunded or paid to taxpayers, together with Department costs incurred in making those refunds.

CITY OF CALIFORNAI CITY CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF

TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
By By
(Signature) Administrator
Local Revenue Branch
Marquette Hawkins Date: _______________________________ Mayor
(Date)
RESOLUTION NO- 25-3110

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION

OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES RECORDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Number 12-65-3 of the City of California City (“City”) entered into a contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Department) to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance Number 24-815, Revenue and Taxation Code section 7270, the City entered into a contract with the Department to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of transactions and use taxes; and WHEREAS, the City deems it desirable and necessary for authorized officers, employees and representatives of the City to examine confidential sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected by the Department for the City pursuant to that contract; and WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain requirements and conditions for the disclosure of Department records, and Section 7056.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure of information contained in, or derived from, the sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA CITY HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the City Manager, Director of Finance, and Treasurer, or other officer or employee of the District designated in writing by the City Manager or Finance Manager to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is hereby appointed to represent the City with authority to examine sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected for the City by the Department pursuant to the contract between the City and the Department.

Section 2. The information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of City sales or transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to that contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of City sales or transactions and use taxes by the Department pursuant to the contract between the City and the Department.

Section 3. That this resolution supersedes all prior resolutions of the City Council adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7056.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 25th day of February 2025.
__________________________
Marquette Hawkins,
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________
Leanndrea Weible Victor M. Ponto,
Acting City Clerk City Attorney

CERTIFICATION
I, Leanndrea Weible, Acting 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 25th of February 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of California City, California, this 25th day of February 2025. __________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
Sample Designation Letter
(Return designation letter on your jurisdiction’s letter head) Date: ____________
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Anh Huang
Warrant Desk: MIC: 27
651 Bannon Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95811
Subject: California City (Tax Area Code: 760)
Authorization to Review Confidential Sales and Use Tax and Transactions and Use Tax Information Section 7056 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

Dear Ms. Huang:

Resolution No. 2025-____ authorizes the City Manager and Finance Manager to designate in writing to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration other officers, employees of the jurisdiction with authority to examine sales, Transactions and use tax records for the jurisdiction.

Accordingly, the City Manager and Finance Manager for City of California City are hereby authorized to receive and review sales or transactions and use tax records for the City of California City from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Sincerely,
_______________________________________________
Christopher Lopez, City Manager

JURISDICTION CONTACT FORM

NOTIFICATIONS & APPEALS
City/County: _____________Tax Area Code: _________ Sales and Use Tax / Transactions & Use Tax Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code § 7056, you may select only officers and employees authorized by Resolution or letter of designation to examine the Department’s tax records for your Jurisdiction. If the officer or employee’s title has not yet been formally authorized, please include a designation letter. See attached sample designation letter.

Primary Contact
Title of Authorized Officer/Employee
Name of Authorized Officer/Employee
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
___________________________________________________
Phone
Fax
Email
It is recommended, if possible, that you use an Email address that coincides with the authorized position title. For example:
citymanager@cityof___.gov.

Secondary Contact
Title of Authorized Officer/Employee
Name of Authorized Officer/Employee
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
____________________________________________________
Phone
Fax
Email
It is recommended, if possible, that you use an Email address that coincides with the authorized position title. For example:
citymanager@cityof___.gov.

DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Pursuant to Section 7056(b), this form is ineffective unless signed by one of the following (boxes checked):

City/County Administrator Administrative Officer City/County Controller _________________(Specify)
Print Name: ___________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:________________ Return this form by e-mail to: [email protected]
QUESTIONS: CALL THE WARRANT DESK AT (916) 309-5802
Note: Titles held by more than one employee need to be made a unique identifier for function. For example: Accountant II (Revenue Desk) City of California City 15031
Kenny Cooper, Director of Finance [email protected] 21000 Hacienda Blvd California City, CA 93505-2259
(760) 373-7483 n/a
Bank of the Sierra
2 3 0 1 5 7 6 0 0 0
1 2 1 1 3 7 0 2 7
Director of Finance 2/14/25
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RegForm.doc (CDTFA/LRB)
REV: 03/2020

REGISTRATION/ALLOCATION MEDIA REQUEST
Please complete Sections I, II, & III, and forward this form to the address at the bottom of this page.

IMPORTANT: Each jurisdiction must have a resolution on file with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to examine allocation and/or registration data. A sample resolution is included in Publication 28 which is available on our Website www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/pub28.pdf or by calling the Department's Local Revenue Branch at (916) 309-5800.

SECTION I: MEDIA RECIPIENT CONTACT INFORMATION
(If the name/position below is not authorized by resolution or letter of designation, this form Must be signed by a position authorized by resolution to designate other officials or employees)  County  City  District (add-on) Your name: Jurisdiction:

Title: Tax Area Code:

Address: Telephone:

City, State, Zip: FAX:

E-Mail Address ______________________________________________ SECTION II: REGISTRATION DATA REQUEST (List of name, address and CDTFA account number for each business) A. Do you require a one-time registration listing (Start-up) showing all sales and use tax accounts in your jurisdiction, Indicate yes or no:  Yes  No
SECTION III: ALLOCATION DATA REQUEST (List of local tax dollars distributed to your jurisdiction by CDTFA account number) A. Do you wish to receive monthly allocation and registration media Indicate yes or no:  Yes  No
B. If you require prior period local tax data*, indicate the periods below:
(MMYY) From: _______________ To: _______________
*AVAILABLE HISTORY IS LIMITED TO PREVIOUS 36 MONTHS.

Signed by individual (or designee) authorized by resolution to receive confidential CDTFA information:
(Print Name) (Signature) (Title) (Date)
RETURN THIS FORM TO:

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION LOCAL

REVENUE BRANCH
450 N STREET MIC 27
PO BOX 942879
SACRAMENTO CA 94279-0027
FAX to (916) 324-3001
For assistance in completing this form, contact Harmeen Grewal at (916) 309-5883.

Department Use Only
Juris. I.D. # .

Resolution verified: YES___ NO ___
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
February 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction regarding the city’s budget shortfall and the loss of revenue associated with Measure C.

BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:

The City’s Operating Budget is a flexible spending plan that serves as the legal authority for City operations to commit financial resources for the city’s operations. The City of California City provides a wide variety of services including police, fire, public works, general administrative services, and other services to its residents. The operating budget is typically adopted prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and California City has faced challenges for several years with respect to the adoption of a balanced budget delivered on time.

The previous fiscal year ended on June 30, 2024, and FY 24/25 began on July 1, 2024. Currently, the City does not have an adopted FY 24/25 Budget resulting in a lack of financial resources allocated for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2025. In the absence of a plan, the City has relied on the Management Team to identify funding needs for the City.

Over the last year, the City has asked voters to approve an extension of Measure C, which generated approximately $6M in revenues to fund public safety in the city which was set to expire on June 30, 2024.

As a result of the voters rejecting various tax measures to continue funding public safety, the city no longer has a revenue stream to fully fund its public safety functions. While various minor adjustments have been made to the California City budget, with the most notable one resulting in the elimination of 19 positions resulting in a savings of $1.3M, there remains a significant budget issue in the community.

On November 12, 2024, staff most recently presented the FY 24/25 Budget, which has been included as an attachment to the staff report.

In the absence of an adopted budget, and with no reductions totaling the cumulative loss of revenues associated with Measure C, the City finds itself funding public safety operations using fund balance. The use of fund balance was necessary in order to ensure that all public safety costs were covered and to ensure continuity of services to the community in the absence of an ongoing and reoccurring revenue stream.

As a general principle, the City Manager’s Office does not recommend the use of fund balance to fund ongoing expenses. This funding source will eventually run out.

FY 24/25 Budget
On November 12, 2024, staff presented a draft FY 24/25 Budget. While the numbers may have changed since then, the most updated numbers related to general fund revenues are included below:

Proposed FY 24/25 Total General
Fund Revenues
Proposed FY 24/25 Proposed
Revenues Amount
Taxes, fees, permits, etc. $8,047,100
On the expenditure side, general fund expenses are included below for reference. Again, the numbers may have been adjusted since the presentation in November 2024.

Proposed FY 24/25 General
Fund Expenditures
Proposed FY 24/25 General
Fund Expenses Amount
City Council $28,200
City Manager $73,100
City Clerk $219,500
Finance $482,700
Treasurer $7,300
Human Resources $214,000
General Government $21,764
Facilities $96,000
Building $277,200
Planning $418,950
Cannabis $130,600
Planning Commission $9,100
Garage $50,450
Parks Commission $2,000
Recreation Admin $2,762,686
Pool and Marina $30,800
PW Admin $41,000
TOTAL $4,865,350
As a result of revenues exceeding expenditures in the general fund, there is a surplus of $3,181,750 in the general fund. This is due to increases in revenues to plan check fees and building permits, and general fund operations holding the line on expenditures. Additionally, savings due to vacant positions have resulted in significant savings in the General Fund, and it is expected that continuing to hold these positions vacant will result in continued operational impacts for the community. These savings should not be relied upon for future budget considerations, but it is recommended they be utilized for this particular year given the extreme challenges.

It should be noted that separating the public safety from the general fund has the effect of creating public safety cost centers with the idea that each operation should cover its own expenses. While some operations are more likely to cover the expenses for their operations, many municipalities do not rely on revenues to cover each respective operation. Public safety operations typically do not develop enough revenue to cover the costs of providing these services. This has been illustrated for the public to illustrate the impact of the loss of Measure C for the community but can also be illustrated by combining them into the General Fund which is also shown in this report.

Public Safety
Measure C has been utilized as the funding source for police and fire for California City. As a result of the expiration of Measure C, the funding source for public safety has been decimated.

The breakdown for revenues for the respective public safety operations has been included below.

Fire Department
Proposed FY 24/25 Fire Revenue Proposed FY 24/25 Fire Revenue Amount
Measure A $60,000
Measure C $275,000
Fire Dept. Citations $350,000
Code Citations $50,000
Fire Inspections $110,000
Miscellaneous Revenue $3,603,000
Reimbursement—Fire Services 50,000
TOTAL $4,498,000
On the expenditure side, fire expenses are included below for reference. Again, the numbers may have been adjusted since the presentation in November 2024.

Proposed FY 24/25 Fire Expense Proposed FY 24/25 Fire Expense Amount
Code Enforcement $138,800
Fire Suppression $7,147,205
TOTAL $7,286,005
One will note that the increase in expenditures is as a result of a large vehicle equipment purchase totaling approximately $3.6M. This is offset by a $3.6M revenue on the revenue side.

As a result of expenditures exceeding revenues, driven by the expiration of Measure C, there is a deficit of $2.8M in the Fire Department.

Police Department
Proposed FY 24/25 Police
Revenue
Proposed FY 24/25 Revenue
Amount
Measure A $100,000
Measure C $275,000
Fees, grants, miscellaneous
revenues, etc.
$185,000
TOTAL $560,000
On the expenditure side, police expenses are included below for reference. Again, the numbers may have been adjusted since the presentation in November 2024.

Proposed FY 24/25 Police
Expense
Proposed FY 24/25 Police
Expense Amount
Police Enforcement $2,993,175
Records $105,660
Dispatch $569,100
Animal Control $161,675
TOTAL $3,829,610
As a result of expenditures exceeding revenues, driven by the expiration of Measure C, there is a deficit of $3.3M in the Police Department.

The total deficit in the Public Safety departments total $6.1M.

While there exists a surplus in the general fund of $3.2M, applying this surplus to the Public Safety operations will still result in a deficit of $2.9M.

Said in a different way, and by combining public Safety revenues with General fund revenues, there still exists a budget deficit which is shown below:

Combined revenues from Public Safety and the General Fund:

Proposed FY 24/25 Revenues—

COMBINED
Proposed FY 24/25 Revenue
Amount
Measure A—FD and PD $160,000
Measure C—FD and PD $550,000
All other Public Safety revenues $4,348,000
General Fund Revenues $8,047,100
TOTAL $13,105,000
Combined Expenses: PD, FD, General Fund
Proposed FY 24/25 Expenses—

COMBINED
Proposed FY 24/25 Expenses
FD $7,286,005
PD $3,829,610
General Fund $4,865,350
TOTAL $15,980,960
When deducting expenses from revenue, there still exists a $2.9M deficit.

The one time surplus in the General Fund appears to be the result of one-time economic development activity, significant savings in personnel, and it is not recommended that it be used as the basis for future revenue projections at this time.

Staff is respectfully requesting that the Council discuss and provide direction on the following items as one time fund balances are finite and will not be able to support ongoing expenses into the future.

The following items may be discussed to prepare the FY 24/25 Budget, and so that staff can begin work on the FY 25/26 Budget:

1. Discussion on how to fund Public Safety into the future with the loss of Measure C— how does the City Council wish to fund public safety into the future with the loss of Measure C?

2. Does the City Council wish to fund Public Safety solely through the General Fund?

3. Does the Council wish to explore a potential tax measure to cover the loss of Measure C?
a. If so, does the Council wish to direct staff to inquire with the Registrar of Voters to determine the viability of a potential special election for a tax measure?

4. Does the Council prefer to develop a budget without the use of new taxes?

5. Does the Council wish to see what a reduction in expenses would look like to balance the budget with no new revenues?

6. Does the Council wish to provide feedback on areas it wishes to make operational enhancements to reduce expenses and increase revenues?

7. Does the Council wish to discuss other items related to the Budget? Additional Information
Through the City Manager’s Office, staff will be directed to pause all hiring, limit expenditures to only items necessary for the continuity of essential services, and staff will be discussing the use of credit cards to ensure all expenditures are being reviewed at the Director level to ensure purchases are made inline with City Manager directives which are currently be developed. This may also include removing the use of credit cards for personnel.

It should be noted that operational assessments, updates to Master Fee Schedules, and other strategies should normally occur in cities. Given the lack of consistent leadership in the City Manager’s Office and the lack of an adopted FY 24/25 Budget, the City Manager’s office recommends conversations related to the budget issue sooner rather than later.

It is highly recommended that the City begin to develop long term financial planning strategies into its operations. This must include mid to long term planning to prepare for personnel cost increases, MOU increases, and adjustments to materials and supplies to deal with inflation and other costs that will continue to rise.

It is also important to note that it is extremely likely that city costs will rise; financial models should be created to project those expenditure increases, and the revenue projections associated with future years to properly plan for these impacts.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on the abovementioned items to ensure that service levels can be maintained for the community of California City.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. November 2024 Budget Staff Report