Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Michael Kulikoff
MAYOR PRO TEM
Jesse Hightower
Michael Hurles
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY U4Y 13, 2025@5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM
21000HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
MAY 13, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hightower, Hurles, Smith, Mayor Pro Tern 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. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) (Two matters)
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 Tern Kulikoff, Mayor Hawkins
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PARK
OHV
HOUSING
AIRPORT
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CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from JM Powers Dated:
May 2, 2025
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2025
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
FY 23/24 Audited Financial Statements
MAY 13, 2025
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council Receive and File the FY 23/24 Audit
PROCLAMATION
Proclamation- Community Action Month in California City-Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council Proclaim May as community action month in California City.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager Subject: Aspen Mall Lighting and Landscape District Public Hearing and Adopt Resolutions to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 25/26.
1) Open Public Hearing
2) Public Comment
3) Close Public Hearing
4) Discussion
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolutions to levy and collect assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District for fiscal year 25/26.
PH 2. Staff Report- Christopher Lopez- City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: TDA Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing
1) Open Public Hearing
2) Public Comment
3) Close Public Hearing
4) Discussion
Recommendation: Conduct the Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing and that the City Council adopts "RESOLUTION NO 25-3113. DETERMINING THAT CALIFORNIA CITY HAS NO
UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS THAT CAN NOT REASONABLY BE MET BY THE EXISTING SYSTEM"
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR / 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
W AIYER 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 04/18/2025-05/08/2025 CC 2. Approve Minutes for 4/22/2025
CC 3. Staff Report: Joaquin Vazquez,
Subject: A City Council Resolution Determining the Amount of Cannabis Tax Owed by California City Cannabis Company, LLC to the City, Pursuant to its Duly Conducted Appeal Hearing and California City Municipal Code Chapter 3-2.8
Recommendation:
1. Consider and adopt the proposed Resolution determining that California City Cannabis Company must pay the City $75,744 in cannabis business tax within 12 months of the date of this Resolution on a quarterly basis and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement memorializing this repayment to the City, in a form approved by special counsel.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CC 4. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City authorization for the execution of the certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms for the low carbon transit operations program (LCTOP) FY 2024-2025, for the following project: Dial-a-Ride free rides for $34,300 Recommendation: A motion to pass the resolution to approve the submittal of a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) project for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CC 5. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Latisha Lamberth, Human Resource Director Subject: Approval of Workplace Violence Policy
Recommendation: Approve the Workplace Violence Policy
CC 6. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Justin Vincent, Public Safety Director Subject: CHP Contracting Update
Recommendation: Receive and File
CC 7. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Water Mains Replacement in Section 21 - Vivian Place Project Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council approve the Task Order from BHT for the design of the Vivian Project for $24,200
CC 8. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Adopting the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook as Required by the California State Water Resources Control Board Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Adopting the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook as Required by the 4 CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
California State Water Resources Control Board
CC 9. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
MAY 13, 2025
Subject: Review and adopt the City of California City adopted map final report pursuant to Elections Code Section 21130(F).
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review and adopt the City of California City adopted map final report pursuant to Elections Code Section 21130(F).
CC 10. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: A Resolution authorizing payment to Southwest Voter Registration Education Projects (SVREP) in the amount of$33,000
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council Adopt a Resolution authorizing payment to Southwest Voter Registration Education Projects (SVREP) in the amount of $33,000 CCU. Staff Report; Victor Ponto, City Attorney
Subject: SDI Resolution
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Staff Report Christopher Lopez. City Manager-Justin Vincent, Public Safety Director Subject: Special Needs Awareness Program, (SNAP)
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution approving the SNAP Program for the California City Police Department
NB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Department of Homeland Security Grant in the Amount of $250,000
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for Local and Tribal Governments (SL) and authorize the City Manager to take any and all actions to implement the grant.
NB 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez
Subject: Vicious Dog Board
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council discuss and provide direction NB 4. Staff Report: Marquette Hawkins, Mayor
Subject: Removal of Michael Kulikoff as Mayor Pro Tempore and appointment of new councilmember for same.
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
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk for the City of California City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing notice was posted on all official City bulletin boards and the City's website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions ofthe Brown Act.
May 10, 2025
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May 13, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Leanndrea Weible, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Monthly Department Report
OPERATIONS:
DR-PARK
Effective May 6, 2025, through June 1, 2025, the gym will be open daily Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm Friday 10am-4pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday.
CURRENTLY:
• EVERY SUNDAY Holy Scriptures Church Service is held in the Arts and Community Building.
• EVERY FRIDAY The Strata will be open for walking from 10:00am12:00pm for those that are interested.
PROJECT and EVENT UPDATES
1. Skate Park Update: Although the Skate Park is complete, the Project in its entirety is still undergoing construction. We are kindly asking the community to refrain from utilizing the Skate Park until the Splash Pad, Restrooms and Parking Lot are complete.
Our priority is to ensure safety for the community. Thank you for understanding and your continued patience and cooperation during the completion of this project is appreciated.
2. Tortoise Day Update: Staff would like to Thank everyone from the Chambers of Commerce as well as all the Volunteers for a great event this year! We also want to extend our appreciation to all that participated in the Parade, the games and all of the vendors that came to share this experience with California City. Below are the Parade winners for those that were unable to attend:
1) First Place-Desert Song Four Square Church's Youth Group" The Hub" 7 2) Second Place - The Coyote Cheer Team
3) Third Place - Price's Academy
***REMINDERS**�'
• Anyone interested in volunteering at the park can pick up a Volunteer application at City Hall.
• If you have a talent or know someone who does and want to share it with others, please contact the Park Coordinator (760) 373-3530
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May 13, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Events
DR-OHV
Easter brought out a total of 29 visible RV groups. The next major holiday staff will be preparing for is Memorial Day weekend. Weather will determine the influx of visitors to California City's OHV riding area. This is historically the last holiday weekend before the season slows down significantly.
Operations
Staff continues to maintain roads and trails, park amenities, and assist OHV visitors at the Borax Bill Park Visitor Center. Visitor Center will be closed June 14, 2025. New permit season will begin July 1, 2025.-
Manager Updates
Public review and comment period closed at 5pm on May 5, 2025, for the 025 OHMVR Division grant cycle. Final applications are due on June 2, 2025, by 5pm.
Finance Report
For the month of April, OHV sales totaled $6,862.00 . These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals. *Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month.
**OHV sales are deposited to specific OHV Permit Program GL revenue codes #29-3992 through #29-3998. Please refer to the financial statement for details. ***Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are allocated to GL revenue code 29-3691.
Attachment
OHV Permit Program Sales Spreadsheet
9 Apr MONTHLY OHV PROGRAM SALES FY 24/25
SALES 2025 Totals QTY CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD PAYPAL TOTALS YTDTOTALS Single Permits (Prorated) $10 133 $890 so $440 $1,330 1,330.00 Single Permits $15 72 $540 $450 $45 $45 $1,080 32,595.00 Small Family (Prorated) $40 9 $240 $0 $120 $360 360
Small Family $60 4 $0 $120 $0 $120 $240 34,240.00
Large Family (Prorated) $80 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Large Family $100 1 $100 $0 $0 $100 8,800.00
OHV 4 Pack (Prorated) $35 15 $210 $0 $315 $525 525
OHV4Pack $50 6 $150 $150 $0 $300 16,250
RV Pass (Prorated) $15 13 $90 $0 $105 $195 195
RV Pass $30 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7,050.00
Single Dump Pass $5 41 $155 $0 $50 $205 1,570.00
Single Water Pass $5 32 $120 $5 $35 $160 1,165.00
Additional Permits (Prorated) $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Additional Permits $10 1 $10 $0 $0 $10 1,380.00
Free Free 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Residents Permits Free 12 $0 $0 $0 $0
Paypal Fees -$4 $4 0 $0 $0 $0 $12 $12 $436
Holiday Week Day• Power $25 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 150
Holiday Week Day -Water $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 45
Non-Holiday Weekday-Power $15 13 $90 $0 $105 $195 1,680.00 Non-Holiday Weekday-Water $10 5 $20 $0 $30 $50 410.00
Holiday Weekend • Power S40 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 80
Holiday Weekend - Water $20 0 so $0 $0 $0 40
Non-Holiday Weekend-Power $25 11 $7S $0 $200 $275 1,925.00 Non-Hollay Weekend-Water $15 7 $15 $0 $90 $105 525
Shower Tokens $0.50 908 $351 $0 $103 $454 2,814.00
Transient Lodging $150 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Vendor Fees $1 1 $125 $0 $0 $125 1,785.00
Special Event Fees $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Map sales $3 3 S9 so ' so $9 159
Donations $1 2 $135 $0 $0 $135 830
Hoodies $40 14 $120 $0 $360 $480 6,085.00
Short Sleeve Shirts $20 15 $140 $0 $60 $200 1,299.00
Long Sleeve Shirts $30 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 465.00
Caps $20 7 $60 $0 $60 $120 1,320.00
Bucket Hats $20 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 90.00
Visors $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 30.00
Beenies $15 4 $30 $0 $30 $60 855.00
Tumblers $25 1 $25 $0 $0 $25 235.00
Magnets $5 3 S15 so $0 $15 120.00
Ornaments $10 0 $0 $0 $0 so 45.00
Stickers $3 2 $3 $0 $3 $6 152.00
Coffee Mugs $15 2 $30 $0 $0 $30 235.00
Shot Glasses $10 5 $20 $0 $30 $50 300.00
Wine Glasses $15 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 120.00
Pint Glasses $20 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 90.00
Coasters Cork $5 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 50.00
Coasters Slate $10 0 '$0 $0 $0 $0 20.00
Keychain $10 l $0 $0 $10 $10 55.00
Postcards $1 1 $1 so so $1 20.00
MONTHLY TOTALS $3,769 $725 $2,191 $177 $6,862 $127,925.00 10 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
May 13, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Nicole Jarmon- Housing Manager
SUBJECT: HOUSING MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Desert Jade
Currently have 95 apartments filled.
DR-HOUSING
Desert Jade currently has one vacant and is currently undergoing repairs (flooring) and will be available to rent and review applications by mid-May.
The waitlist currently has 63 applicants.
Inspections have started, we have completed 63 units and began inspections repairs.
April 22nd·we had our monthly food giveaway.
Legends
Currently has 6 apartments and 6 houses filled.
Waitlist is combined with Desert Jade
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