Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Jesse Hightower
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Hurles
Michael Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
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June 24, 2025
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**Please take this time to turn off your cell phones ** CLOSED SESSION 4:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor HawkinsCOUNCILMEMBER HIGHTOWER WAS ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE/ALL OTHER COUNCIL
PRESENT
ADOPT THE AGENDA- MOTIONED BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH TO INCLUDE MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER IS ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE. / 2ND BY COUCNILMEMBER 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. Significate Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision(d)(2) (Two Matters)
CS 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators. Labor Negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Zachary A. Lopes of Burke Williams and Sorensen LLP.
Employee Organizations: Police Union, Fire Union, and Miscellaneous Union
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- CITY ATTORNEY VICTOR PONTO
REPORTED OUT / ON ALL MATTERS COUNCIL WAS GIVEN AND
DIRECTION WAS RECEIVED.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING 5:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION- GIVEN BY: PASTOR GOODELL
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ROLL CALL –
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE
COUNCILMEMBER(S) HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS-ALL PRESENT
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PLANNING
PD
FINANCE
TREASURER
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from JM Powers Dated:
JUNE 13, 2025-Cal City Streets are Bad and Getting Worse Despite Substantial Funding JUNE 14, 2025- Possible Prison Reopening Revives Sewer Treatment Plant Capacity Misinformation JUNE 15, 2025- Weaknesses and Omissions in the First-Look, Rough Draft 2025/26 Budget
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
JULY 5, 2025 BBQ
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY-SAFE HAVEN AND DESERT SONG
LITTLE LIBRARY- TAMI JOHNSON
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Staff Report- Christopher Lopez-, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
1. Open Public Hearing
2. Public Comment
3. Close Public Hearing
4. Discussion
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council Approve Resolution No. 25-3143 adopting water standby charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26
MOTION TO BRING ITEM BACK AFTER SDI IS AGENDIZED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/2ND BY: MAYOR HAWKINS
VOTE: 2-2
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF/2ND BY COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
VOTE: 2-2
City Manager Christopher Lopez suggested the Public Hearing be brought back for the next Council Meeting for discussion.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR / PUBLIC COMMENT
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future agenda for discussion.
Speakers
• NATALIA *ALEX *CATHY
• KURT *OLIVIA *MACINTOSH
• INTERFAITH *JONATHAN *BETTO
• ROBBIE CORDES *MARCEL *ANA
• BRYAN *NIESHA *BRENT
• ROSA *KIMBERLY *TARA
• LIZBETH *MARIELA *JESSICA
• RENEE *JOSE *BEVERLY
• OMAR *RUTH *ALEJANDRA
• MIKE *ELIJAH *GRISEL
• CLAUDE *MISARYAN *TANNAH
• JOSTH *SHAWN *SARAH
• SHIRLEY *M. DELRIOS *STEVEN
• JOHN *GABBY *SUSAN
• KIMI *LARRY *JOSH
• NATHAN *VINCENT *AL
• MARY *WHITTY *NIESHA
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 startof 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 06/06/2025-06/19/2025 VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: MAYOR HAWKINS/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
CC 2. Approve Minutes for 6/10/2025
CC 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Annual Water Supply & Demand Assessment (AWSDA) Report Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached 2025/26 AWSDA report that is filed with the State.
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CC 4. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute the Federal Transportation Act (FTA) Section 5311 Operating Expense Assistance Grant and Title VI Assurance and Urban Mass Transportation Civil Rights Assurance.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt this resolution allowing the City Manager or his Designee to submit documents on behalf of California City’s Dial-A-Ride (DAR) program for FFY 2025
VOTE-4-0/ CC2-CC4 & CC8
MOTION TO APPROVE WITH CORRECTIONS MADE TO CC2 TO INCLUDE THE
INVOICE NUMBER THAT IS BEING ABSTAINED FROM AS WELL AS NAMING THE
MAYOR AS ABSTAINING ALONG WITH THE REASON FOR ABSTAINING BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
CC 5. Approve Ordinance No. 25-827- An Ordinance of the City of California City, California Modifying the Qualifications for the Members of the City Potentially Dangerous Or Vicious Dog Review Board by Amending Section 6-1.404 (Establishment of Review Board) of Article 4 (Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs) of Chapter 1 (Animals) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the City of California City, Municipal
VOTE-4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER
KULIKOFF
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITHNMAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
CC 6. Approve Resolution No. 25-3144- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of CaliforniaCity Approving Appointment of One (1) Commissioner to the City’s Planning Commission VOTE-4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
CC 7. Approve Resolution No. 25-3147- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement and/or Amendment with Capitol
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Advocacy Partners, Subject to Legal Conformance, for Two Years with Applicable Cost of Living Adjustment
VOTE-4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: MAYOR HAWKINS / 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
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 Authorizing the Filing of an application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ), A Program Funding and Committing the Necessary Local Match and Stating the Assurance to Complete the Project.
Recommendation: Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file an application with Kern COG for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for the California City Blvd. Pedestrian Improvements -Various Locations CC 9. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Latisha Lamberth, Human Resource Director Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Approving the City Manager’s Signing Authority for Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage and Authorizing Payment of Related Premiums, Taxes, and Fees with APIP Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and authorizing payment for the insurance policy pursuant to the terms therein
VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF/ 2ND BY:
COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S) HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HASKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: FY 2025/2026 Budget
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3145 VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO TABLE THE BUDGET FOR MORE TIME TO REVIEW MADE BY:
COUNCILMEMBER HURLES / 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, KULIKOFF, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
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NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Annual Rate Adjustment Request from WM
Recommendation: Council to approve the proposed requests, including: a 3.8% increase for residential services, 3.8% and 3.23% increases for the Operating and Disposal components for roll off and commercial services, and the $20 per day inactivity fee for temporary roll off containers thar remain inactive for more than eleven (11) days
VOTE: 3-0
CITY ATTORNEY SUGGESTED THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN TO
PROVIDE TIME FOR ATTORNEYS TO REVIEW THE TERMS AND IF THE RATE INCREASE IS
A REQUIREMENT OR A REQUEST
MOTIONED MADE BY MAYOR HAWKINS TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO A DATE UNCERTAIN.
ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAYOR’S MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER HURLES THAT THE MOTION REFLECT THE ATTONEY’S SUGGESTION / 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBERSMITH AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): HURLES, SMITH, MAYOR HAWKINS
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER
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 tostaff.
ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING- June 20, 2025
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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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 8, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Authorizing Payment of Related Premiums, Taxes, and Fees to the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) for the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City has partnered with the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) for a comprehensive workers’ compensation program for special districts and public agencies. The SDRMA is a public agency formed under California Government Code Section 6500 et seq. and provides full-service risk management for local governments in California.
The Workers’ Compensation program was established in 1982 by the SDRMA and has proven to be a stable program with competitive rates, sound fiscal management practices, and sound underwriting practices. The SDRMA has consistently provided responsive claims management and cost containment, with tools and resources for the Human Resources function.
Staff is unable to find previous authorization for this expenditure, so it is being brought forward since it exceeds the spending authority of staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenditure of $322,259.22 from various city funds
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and authorizing payment for the City’s Workers' Compensation program