CC 2
MEETING MINUTES
Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Jesse Hightower
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Hurles
Michael Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED 6-24-2025
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY June 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM
21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
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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 ** CLOSED SESSION 4:30PM
CALL TO ORDER-4:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins- ALL PRESENT ADOPT THE AGENDA-MOTION TO ADOPT MADE BY: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
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. POTENTIAL LITIGATION – CONFERNECE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.954956.9(e)(1)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- CITY ATTORNEY VICTOR PONTO REPORTED OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- COUNSEL WAS GIVEN AND DIRECTION RECEIVED, NO FURTHER REPORTABLE ACTION
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING 5:00PM
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION GIVEN BY PASTOR MOORE ROLL CALL –
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins ALL PRESENT
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PARK
OHV
HOUSING
AIRPORT
FD
PD
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from JM Powers Dated:
May 31, 2025
June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safe Haven announces Free Community Health Care through Good Samaritan Hospital and Good Community Care- Pediatrics and Adults are welcome- Event will take place @ Victory Baptist Church 10173 S. Loop Blvd, California City, CA 93505 the 2nd Tuesday EVERY Month from 10am-4pm Tami Johnson announces a free library in California City located at 8348 Redwood Blvd, California City, CA 93505 Free Micro Chip Clinic on Saturday 6/14/2025 9am-1pm
Spend a Day with Seniors and Vets at the Community Art Center 6/14/2025 1pm-5pm Juneteenth Documentary –(Black Wallstreet) showing at the Strata Center on 6/17/2025 6pm-8pm VFW Anniversary and Bike Show Sat 6/21/2025 Event starts at Noon.
PRESENTATIONS
Vision 2050- By: Mayor Hawkins- Mike Eckels with CALIFORNIA CITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION-
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.
SPEAKERS:
ROBBIE CORDES
AL HUDSON
SHAWN BRADLEY
JM POWERS
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.
VOTE 5-0 (CC 1)
MOTIONED BY: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES AYES: Councilmember(s) Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith WITH A NO FOR CHECK NUMBER 202500085, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins NOES: NONE
CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 05/23/2025-06/05/2025 VOTE 5-0 (CC2-CC3)
MOTIONED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH AYES: Councilmember(s) Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith 202500085, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins NOES: NONE
CC 2. Approve Minutes for 5/27/2025
CC 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Inge Elmes, OHV Manager Subject: Sapphos Environmental Inc. Professional Services Agreement Recommendation: Staff recommends for the Professional Services Agreement between Sapphos Environmental Inc and the City of California City to be approved and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement as attached, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM AGENDA
NB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Latisha Lamberth, Human Resources/Risk Management Director-Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City approving the creation of job descriptions for Police Officer Trainee and Police Reserve and amending the descriptions for Police Officer, Police Officer II/ Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police Commander, and Special Investigator/ Detective within the California City Police Department.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve resolution 25-3141 VOTE: 5-0
MOTIONED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH AYES: Councilmember(s) Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith 202500085, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins NOES: NONE
NB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of California City. Authorization to submit a Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) application to Kern COG for the North Loop Blvd. Rehabilitation from Poppy Blvd. to 90th St.
Recommendation: Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file an application with Kern COG for Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) funding for the North Loop Blvd. from Poppy Blvd. to 90th St.
INDIVIDUAL VOTES ON THE FOLLOWING :
Does the Council prefer not to utilize fund balance to balance the FY 25/26 Budget? Does the Council wish to direct costs for a special election be included in the FY 25/26 Budget? Estimated costs for a special election are between $50,000--$70,000.
If so, does the Council wish to include an educational component for said ballot measure? Estimated costs are between $15,000—$25,000.
Does the Council wish to remove or include the following items in the FY 25/26 Budget? Finance Director (recommended by the City Manager)
Cannabis Program Manager
Repair/replacement of AC at the Airport
Does the Council wish to include programming for the pool, including expenses for lifeguard training and necessary staffing? The city has not included costs for insurance; however, the city is currently providing data to pools that may be able to provide coverage. The cost is likely to exceed $1M. Does the council wish to include this expenditure now, or await formal proposals and make a budget amendment then?
RESULTS WILL FOLLOW THE SAME NUMBER ORDER
COUNCILMEMBER(S): 1 2 3A 3B 3C 4 5
HURLES Y Y N Y N Y N
KULIKOFF Y N N N Y N SMITH N N Y Y N Y Y
PRO TEM HIGHTOWER Y Y Y Y N Y N MAYOR HAWKINS Y N Y Y N Y Y NB 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Discussion Regarding the FY 25/26 Budget
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the FY 25/26 Budget 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 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.
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