CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
November 17, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM
21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
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Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Jim Creighton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Della Clark
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
November 17, 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: Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2): One case.
SPECIAL MEETING 5:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
ROLL CALL –
Councilmembers: Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, Mayor Hawkins
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PARKS
OHV
CS 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT- Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
November 17, 2025
HOUSING
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
JM POWERS- DATED:
-November 1, 2025-Water and Sewer Funds Net Revenue Over Expenses- Missing 10 M over 10 Years -November 2, 2025- City’s 10 Year Net Revenue Over Expenses is Negative with Water and Sewer Removed -November 3, 2025- Change in Single Family Home Sales Three-Quarters of 4 Recent Calendar Years
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Saul Ayon McFarland CA
Letter of Intent- Echols Group
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.
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 10/24/2025-11/07/2025 CC 2. Approve Minutes dated 11/3/2025
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City Approving the Annual Rate Adjustment Request from WM
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 25-3183 CB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City Approving the BELFOR Proposals to clean up the Public Works Yard from the fire debris and damage Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3164 CB 3. Revisiting the Kern County Fire Discussion and Direction from the Mayor and Council— Mayor Marquette Hawkins
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
November 17, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Shannon Hayes, Acting Public Safety Director Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of The City of California City, California, Authorizing the Police Department to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) Between the City of California City Police Department and The Kern County Sheriff’s Office for Investigation of Officer-Involved
Shootings (OIS)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3184 NB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: An Ordinance of The City Council of The City of California City, California Amending California City Municipal Code, Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1.01, To Adopt the 2025 California Building Code Series (12 Parts), and Amending Title 5, Chapter 1, Article 5 to Adopt The 1997 Uniform Code for The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 25-829 NB 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Shannon Hayes, Acting Public Safety Director Subject: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City, California, Authorizing the Police Department to Enter into A Five-Year Contract to Purchase Axon Body Worn Cameras (Bwc) and Software, and Authorization for The City Manager or Designee to Execute All Related Documents Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3185 NB 4. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Anu Doravari, Planning Consultant Subject: Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to Allow “Farmers Market” as a Land Use within the C-2 (Community Commercial) Zoning District
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council provide formal direction to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to allow and regulate “Farmers Market” as a land use within the C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district.
NB 5. Staff Report: Mayor Marquette Hawkins
Subject: Appointment of Melissa Gomez to the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation: That the Council approve the appointment of Melissa Gomez to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
November 17, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING-November 15, 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 24 hours prior to the Special meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.
DR-PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Leanndrea Weible, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Monthly Department Report
CURRENTLY:
• Sunday Mornings Holy Scriptures Church Service is held in the Arts and Community Building
• Wednesdays the Strata Center is used for Zumba Classes from 5-6pm. For more information, you are invited to stop in during a session and speak to Cheryl.
UPCOMING:
• Annual Toy Giveaway and Food Drive hosted by R.E.A.C.H. will take place at the Strata Center December 5-7, 2025
• Annual Toy Giveaway hosted by Safe Haven Kids League will take place at the Strata Center on Saturday December 20, 2025
***REMINDERS***
Anyone interested in volunteering at the park can pick up a Volunteer application at City Hall.
DR- OHV
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Events
Columbus Day holiday weekend brought out a total of 25 visible RV groups. Thanksgiving holiday season will bring out the largest influx of visitors to the city’s OHV recreation area. With the weather staying consistent, the city should expect a good turnout.
Operations
Ground crew has been working diligently to address the road repairs assessed from the 9/18/25 storm. Staff has determined that a few locations will need to be barricaded to ensure safety of all OHV riders. These areas will be rerouted to meet the necessary access points.
Borax Bill Park will be open special hours during the Thanksgiving Holiday season. Please visit social media accounts for additional hours. Vendors will be set up from 11/20 -11/30, 8am-dusk.
Manager Updates
G24 reimbursements will be submitted to the OHMVR Division within the allotted timeframe of 120 days from end of grant cycle. All reimbursements are scheduled to be submitted by beginning of January.
Finance Report
For the month of October, OHV sales totaled $13,656.00. These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals.
*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. Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month.
**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
DR-HOUSING
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Nicole Jarmon- Housing Manager
SUBJECT: HOUSING MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Desert Jade
Currently we have 90 apartments that are filled.
The waitlist currently has 71 applicants.
One unit is ready to be rented, applications are being reviewed Two units are undergoing rehab.
Desert Jade has three units red tag due to the fire.
Oct 28th, 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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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Approve City Check Register dated 10/24/2025-11/07/2025 BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The following checks have been prepared by the Finance Department. The items are provided to the Mayor and City Council for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and approve the attached check register.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY NOVEMBER 3, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM
21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk at (760) 373-7140 or via email at [email protected]. We request a 24- hour notification prior to the meeting in order for the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 American Disabilities Act Title II)
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Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Jim Creighton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Della Clark
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY NOVEMBER 3, 2025
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**Please take this time to turn off your cell phones ** SPECIAL MEETING 3:00PM
CALL TO ORDER – BY MAYOR HAWKINS @ APPROXIMATELY 3:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION - GIVEN BY PASTOR ROBINSON, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ROLL CALL –
Councilmembers: Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, Mayor Hawkins- ALL PRESENT
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Approve City Check Register dated 10/10/25- 10/23/25 VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE MADE BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH / 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): CLARK, SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEM CREIGHTON, MAYOR
HAWKINS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez. City Manager
Subject: Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding the Proposal from Kern County Fire for the Provision of Fire Services for California City
VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO APPROVE OPTION A: 3 PERSON STAFFING ( 1 CAPTIAN, 1 ENGINEER, AND 1 FIREFIGHTER) MADE BY: MAYOR HAWKINS / 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER CLARK AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): CLARK, SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEM CREIGHTON, MAYOR
HAWKINS
NOES: NONE
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY NOVEMBER 3, 2025
ABSENT: NONE
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 4:28 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING- November 2, 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 24 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City Approving the Annual Rate Adjustment Request from WM
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The City has entered into a franchise agreement with WM (formerly Waste Management, and also identified as USA Waste of California) to provide all waste collection and disposal within the city limits. Section 11.2 of the franchise agreement provides for annual adjustments to the rates charged by WM based on a multi-index rate methodology that includes an Operating Component, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index, Employment Cost Index, and Fuel Index, a Disposal Component, reflecting changes in disposal and processing costs, and a Fee Component.
The rate adjustment request for 2025-2026, which was submitted on March 31, 2025, includes a
3.8% increase in the Operating Component and 3.23% increase in the Disposal Component.
If approved by the City Council, each residential maximum rate currently in effect would increase by up to 3.8% above the rates previously approved by the City Council, effective on July 1, 2025.
Similarly, the Operating Component of roll off (typically paid by commercial or industrial users) and commercial rates would also increase by up to 3.8%, while the Disposal Component will increase by 3.23%. For example, the maximum rate for weekly residential 35-gallon cart service would increase from $33.70 to $34.98 per month, the maximum rate for weekly 64-gallon cart service would increase from $36.71 to $38.10 per month, and the maximum rate for weekly 96- gallon cart service would increase from $39.67 to $41.18. .
FISCAL IMPACT:
Per the terms of the franchise agreement, administrative fees received by the City would also be adjusted in accordance with the Operating Component adjustment. Therefore, the Administrative Fee of $27,124.71 will be increased to $28,155.45. City facilities and certain activities are covered within the agreement, but activities undertaken outside of the scope of services would be subject to the adjusted service rates.
RECOMMENDATION:
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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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There are no environmental impacts associated with this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 25-3183
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-3183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY APPROVING THE ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST FROM WM
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City has entered into a franchise agreement with WM (formerly Waste Management, and identified in the agreement as “USA Waste of California”) to provide all waste collection and disposal within the city limits; and WHEREAS, Section 11.2 of the franchise agreement provides for annual adjustments to the rates charged by WM based on a multi-index rate methodology that includes an Operating Component, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index, Employment Cost Index, and Fuel Index, a Disposal Component, reflecting changes in disposal and processing costs, and a Fee Component; and WHEREAS the rate adjustment request for 2025-2026, which was submitted on March 31, 2025, includes a 3.8% increase in the Operating Component and 3.23% increase in the Disposal Component;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City hereby approves the Annual Rate Adjustment Request from WM for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, as summarized in the recitals to this resolution.
SECTION 2: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the letter.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 17th day of November 2025.
__________________________
Marquette Hawkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________
Leanndrea Weible Victor M. Ponto,
Acting City Clerk City Attorney
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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 28th of November 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 28th day of November, 2025. __________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
TO:
FROM:
November 17, 2025
Mayor and City Council
Christopher Lopez, City Manager,
Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City Approving the BELFOR Proposals to clean up the Public Works Yard from the fire debris and damage
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
On July 2nd, 2025, there was a fire at the Public Works (PW) Yard located on Moss Avenue. The fire destroyed the PW Building and some vehicles and caused smoke damage to the PW Garage.
The City has property insurance, and most of the losses will be covered by the City’s insurance minus the deductibles. The deductible for the building is $25,000, and the deductible for each vehicle is $10,000.
The City Council asked staff to get three quotes for the cleanup from the fire. City Staff received three quotes. Attached are the three proposals from Belfor, BluSky, and RMC for the cleanup. The lowest cost is a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000, $25,000 of which will be paid by the City as part of the City’s deductible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Water Fund GL#51-5115-270 $15,000
DAR Fund GL#54-5410-270 $ 5,000
Streets Fund GL#27-4411-270 $ 5,000
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Belfor for the PW Yard to be cleaned up from the fire on July 2nd.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposal from Belfor ($70,000 to $80,000)
2. Proposal from BluSky ($101,543)
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3. Proposal from RMC ($81,812.99)
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-3164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY APPROVING THE BELFOR PROPOSALS TO
CLEAN UP THE PUBLIC YARD FROM THE FIRE DEBRIS AND
DAMAGE
WHEREAS, on July 2nd, 2025, there was a fire at the Public Works (PW) Yard located on Moss Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the fire destroyed the PW Building and some vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City has property insurance, the deductible for the building is $25,000, and the deductible for each vehicle is $10,000; and WHEREAS, the City sought quotes from three (3) companies and determined that the Belfor Property Restoration was the lowest quote received.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Belfor to have the PW Yard cleaned up from the fire on July 2nd.
SECTION 2: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the letter.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 17th day of November 2025.
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Marquette Hawkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________
Leanndrea Weible Victor M. Ponto,
Acting City Clerk City Attorney
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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 17th of November 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 17th day of November 2025. __________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
TO:
FROM:
November 17, 2025
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Marquette Hawkins, Mayor
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding the Kern County Fire Agreement for Fire Services in California City
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
On November 3, 2025, the Mayor and Council held a special meeting to discuss the provision of fire services for California City. The Mayor and City Council directed that the City Manager bring back a formal agreement for fire services via Kern County utilizing option A, which was 3-0 staffing and basic life support services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Shannon Hayes, Acting Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of The City Of California City, California, Authorizing the Police Department to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) Between the City Of California City Police Department And The Kern County Sheriff’s Office for Investigation of Officer-Involved Shootings (OIS)
BACKGROUND
Peace officers perform a vital and often dangerous role in protecting the public. In the course of their duties, situations may arise where officers must use force, including, at times, deadly force.
The community rightfully expects that such force will only be used when reasonable and necessary under the totality of the circumstances.
When an officer-involved shooting or an incident involving serious bodily injury occurs, the investigation must be conducted thoroughly, impartially, and transparently to maintain public confidence and ensure accountability.
DISCUSSION
The California City Police Department (CCPD) and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) have developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to outline investigative responsibilities and procedures related to officer-involved shooting incidents involving CCPD personnel.
Under the MOU, KCSO investigators will respond to the scene of any CCPD officer-involved shooting and conduct an independent investigation into the incident. This agreement ensures a neutral and objective review process consistent with best practices and community expectations.
The MOU is not intended to address every potential circumstance but rather to provide a framework for creating investigative responsibilities, communication protocols, and mutual procedures between the agencies during these critical incidents.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California City Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office for the investigation of officer-involved shootings; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the MOU on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item. Any incidental costs incurred during investigations will be absorbed within the Police Department’s existing operating budget.
CONCLUSION
Approval of this MOU will enhance transparency and ensure that officer-involved shooting investigations are conducted independently and objectively. This agreement strengthens public trust, reinforces accountability, and aligns with statewide best practices for law enforcement oversight.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the California City Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office
2. Resolution No. 25-3184
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CALIFORNIA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE FOR INVESTIGATION OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS
ARTICLE 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1 – Purpose
The Parties entering into this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) are the California City Police Department (hereinafter referred to as “Police Department”) and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (hereinafter referred to as “Sheriff’s Office”). The purpose of this MOU is to clearly delineate the administrative and criminal investigation responsibilities of each agency in advance of any officer involved shooting (OIS) that may occur within the County of Kern. This MOU is intended to assist with the timely and orderly assignment of investigative authority and eliminate ambiguity regarding jurisdictional control from the onset of the investigation through its conclusion.
The scope of this MOU includes, but is not limited to, any occurrence wherein one or more Police Department Officers discharge a duty weapon as a means of force against a person irrespective of injury to any person, while in the performance of their law enforcement duties.
For purposes of this MOU, “duty weapon” is defined as any firearm carried by a Police Department Officer authorized by the Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and responds with an “Officer Involved Shooting Team” to incidents involving Sheriff’s personnel who discharge their duty weapon. The Sheriff’s Office has the ability to provide identical investigative services to the Police Department.
This MOU is not intended to address every possible scenario, but rather to establish investigative responsibilities and guidelines for Officer Involved Shooting incidents by the Police Department.
Section 2 – Authorized Agents
For the purpose of administering the terms and provisions of this MOU:
A. The Sheriff’s Office’s principal agent shall be the Sheriff or his duly authorized representative (address: 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308).
B. The Police Department’s principal agent shall be the Chief of Police or his duly authorized representative (address: 21130 Hacienda Blvd, California City, CA 93505).
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ARTICLE 2 – RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1 – General Provisions
The general responsibility for establishing policies and procedures for conducting the investigation of Officer Involved Shootings by Police Department Officers, is held solely by the Sheriff’s Office. The responsibility for the actions and conduct of Police Department Officers is held solely by the Police Department.
Section 2 – Sheriff’s Office Responsibilities
A. The Sheriff’s Office, upon notification of the occurrence of an OIS will conduct the investigation as the primary agency.
B. The Sheriff’s Office will provide all necessary detectives, supervisors, technical investigators, equipment, etc., normally used to investigate an Officer Involved Shooting. The Sheriff’s Office may utilize the Kern County District Attorney’s Office Crime Laboratory to assist in the investigation if deemed necessary. Actual resources will be assigned at the discretion and direction of the Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant assigned to the event.
C. The Sheriff’s Office will provide the Police Department with copies of all completed reports at the conclusion of the investigation.
D. The Sheriff’s Office will provide a representative to the Police Department, usually the Investigations Division Commander (or his designee), as a liaison, throughout the investigation process.
E. The Sheriff’s Office will provide the Homicide Unit Sergeant and lead investigator to brief the Police Department Command Staff, when requested and at a reasonable time. The complete briefing will occur at the conclusion of the investigation and upon request.
F. The Sheriff’s Office will provide training for the Police Department Range Staff, Supervisory staff, and Management on their roles and responsibilities in an Officer Involved Shooting at the same level as that provided to Sheriff’s personnel. Said training shall include, but is not limited to, crime scene preservation, locating and identifying potential witnesses, conducting public safety briefings, and completing weapon inspections.
G. The Sheriff’s Office will immediately notify the Police Department in writing if any Sheriff’s Office policy and procedure is rescinded, changed or adopted that would,
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in any way, affect the terms and conditions of this MOU, or the substance of the Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures for investigating Officer Involved Shootings.
H. All records or documents, including investigative material, generated in connection with any Officer Involved Shooting review shall be considered and treated as confidential personnel files by the Sheriff’s Office unless the release is required per law.
I. The Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for the release of information to the media, regarding the officer involved shooting, until the completion of the investigation.
J. The Sheriff’s Office will provide a copy of the completed investigation to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for review and legal opinion.
Section 3 – Police Department’s Responsibilities
A. The Police Department will ensure their personnel are adequately trained as to their responsibilities in reference to an officer involved shooting.
B. The Police Department will notify the Sheriff’s Office Communication Center (Phone # 661-861-3110) immediately when the need arises for an Officer Involved Shooting investigation.
C. The Police Department will provide a representative, supervisor or above, to the Sheriff’s Office, as a liaison, throughout the process until the conclusion of the investigation.
D. The Police Department will be responsible for all administrative action (i.e. nondisciplinary administrative leave procedures, compelled statements, administrative review, etc.) involving the involved officer(s).
E. The Police Department shall provide all available evidence and information regarding the incident (i.e. Body Worn Camera footage, Vehicle Recorded footage, range qualification records, training records, schedules, etc.) to the Sheriff’s Office.
ARTICLE 3 – EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF
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A. This MOU will become effective when signed by all Parties and will remain in effect indefinitely.
B. This MOU may be terminated by either of the Parties, by providing written notice to the other Party ninety (90) days prior to termination.
C. This MOU may be modified in writing only, signed by the Parties in interest at the time of the modification.
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This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered on______________________ 2025, by and between the Sheriff’s Office and the Police Department.
Shannon Hayes
Acting Director of Public Safety, California City Police Department
Donny Youngblood
Sheriff-Coroner, Kern County Sheriff’s Office
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-3184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE KERN
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR INVESTIGATION OF
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS (OIS)
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the MOU was approved in November 2022, and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to clearly delineate the administrative and criminal investigation responsibilities of each agency in advance of any Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that may occur within the County of Kern; and, WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office, upon notification of the occurrence of an OIS, will conduct the investigation as the primary agency; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office will provide all necessary detectives, supervisors, technical investigators, equipment, etc., normally used to investigate an OIS; and, WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office will provide the California City Police Department with copies of all completed reports at the conclusion of the investigation; and WHEREAS, the California City Police Department will notify the Sheriff’s Office immediately when the need arises for an OIS; and,
WHEREAS, the California City Police Department will provide all available evidence and information regarding the incident to the Sheriff’s Office immediately when the need arises for an OIS (i.e., Body Worn Camera footage, range qualification records, training records, schedules, etc.); and,
WHEREAS, the California City Police Department will provide a representative, supervisor, or above, to the Sheriff’s Office, as a liaison, throughout the process until the conclusion of the investigation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council authorizes the California City Police Department to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the investigation of Officer-Involved Shootings (OIS) between the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the California City Police Department.
SECTION 3: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of the Resolution PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 17th day of November 2025.
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Marquette Hawkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leanndrea Weible Victor M. Ponto,
Acting City Clerk City Attorney
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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 17th of November 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 17th day of November 2025.
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Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending California City Municipal Code Section 8-1.01 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code Series (12 Parts) , including all the appendices and references, and Amending Article 5 of Chapter 1 of Title 5 to adopt the 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The 2025 California Building Code series has been released by the State of California and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The 2025 California Building Code (CBC) series is an update to the 2022 California Building Code series. The updates are developed through a comprehensive multi-state agency and stakeholder effort, including: the Department of Housing and Community Development; Division of State Architect; Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development; Office of the State Fire Marshal; Department of Public Health; California Energy Commission; industry stakeholders; and interested members of the public.
Local jurisdictions may amend the new California Building Codes before they take effect only if the amendments are more restrictive and based on the need to address climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions of the area. The City of California City is not amending the 2025 CBC series and accepting the series as is.
Further, staff also recommends that the City Council adopt the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB) and the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). While California City Municipal Code (CCMC) already adopts the UCADB the language of the code has been amended to clarify that the 1997 edition (which is the most recent version) of the Code is enforceable. Further, staff recommends the City adopt the IPMC. Adoption of both of these uniform codes will assist the Code Enforcement Division by expanding the enforcement tools available.
CEQA
The adoption of the California Building Standards Codes, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the International Property Maintenance Code are exempt from the
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that the proposed code adoption will have a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact, and no additional appropriation is needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the proposed ordinances to Amend Chapter 8-
1.01 of the City of California City Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Building Code (12 Parts), all its references and appendices, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance
Ordinance No. 25-829
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-829
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
CALIFORNIA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 1, SECTION 8-1.01, TO ADOPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE SERIES (12 PARTS), AND
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 5 TO ADOPT
THE 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the City of California City (“City”) is a general law city, incorporated under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its police powers, the City may enact and enforce laws within its boundaries which promote the public health, morals, safety, and general welfare of the community, and are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, consisting of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Energy Code, and California Reference Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code §§17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, 18938, and 18941.5 authorize local jurisdictions to adopt the California Building Standards Codes with amendments reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Codes without any amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to utilize additional enforcement tools to address property maintenance issues throughout the community and therefore desires to adopt the 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code Series (12 Parts), all its references and appendices, the 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the California Building Standards Codes, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the International Property Maintenance Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) as there is no possibility that the proposed code adoption will have a significant effect on the environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. The 2025 California Building Standards Codes are hereby adopted by reference at Section 8-1.01 of Chapter 1 (Building and Safety Code) to Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the CCMC. Said Section shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“Sec. 8-1.01 Adoption
(a) [Adopted]. The City of California City hereby adopts the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24, all 12 parts, and all references and appendices, without amendments, as the City of California City’s 2025 Building and Safety Code. (b) References to Prior Code: Upon the effective date, the 2025 City of California City Building and Safety Code will supersede and expressly repeal any and all previous City building codes.
(c) Effective Date: The 2025 City of California City Building and Safety Code will be in force and effect on January 1, 2026.”
Section 3. The 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby adopted by reference at Article 5 of Chapter 1 (Public Nuisance) of Title 5 (Public Welfare). Said Article is amended read in its entirety as follows:
“ARTICLE 5. - DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 5-1.501. - Dangerous Buildings.
(a) The 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, promulgated by the International Conference of Officials, is adopted by this reference. (b)The procedures and remedies set forth in the Uniform Code for Abatement of Public Buildings are cumulative. Nuisances created by dangerous buildings can be abated in accordance with the Uniform Code, other provisions of this Municipal Code, or other provisions of law.
Sec. 5-1.502 – International Property Maintenance Code
(a) The 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted by this reference. (b) The procedures and remedies set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code are cumulative. Nuisances created by violations of said code may be enforced in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code, other provisions of this Municipal Code, or other provisions of law.”
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Section 4. A copy of the 2025 California Building Standards Code (all Parts) including references and appendices, 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be maintained for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 5. CEQA. The City Council finds this Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3).
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026, consistent with the effective date established by the California Building Standards Commission for the 2025 California Building Standards Codes.
Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published according to law.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City this 17th day of November 2025.
Marquette Hawkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Shannon Hayes, Acting Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT: A Resolution of The City Council of The City of California City, California, Authorizing The Police Department to enter into a Five-Year Contract to Purchase Axon Body Worn Cameras (BWC) and Software, and Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Execute all related documents
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
In 2020, the City Council approved the Police Department’s purchase of new body-worn cameras (BWCs) to replace the Department’s outdated equipment from a company that had disbanded.
Twenty BWCs were purchased from Digital Ally, with payments spread over five years. The final installment was made on February 1, 2025.
Throughout the contract term, the Department has experienced significant performance issues with the Digital Ally cameras. Officers have reported repeated malfunctions, including cameras failing to power on and mounting clips that frequently dislodge during physical encounters or routine activities.
In recent years, law enforcement agencies across Kern County, California, and the nation have increasingly adopted and expanded BWC programs in response to growing public interest in transparency and accountability. BWCs have been shown to improve evidentiary outcomes, enhance officer safety, and foster positive interactions between law enforcement and the community. Additionally, they contribute to increased police legitimacy by strengthening accountability, improving transparency, and aiding in the investigation and resolution of complaints.
The California City Police Department is seeking authorization to replace its existing BWC system with the Axon Body 4 Camera System. Our current five-year contract is nearing its end, and Digital Ally has provided minimal product support, resulting in recurring equipment failures and operational challenges. These failures have impacted critical incidents, including a recent officerinvolved shooting where the body camera did not function properly.
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The Axon system provides enhanced reliability, durability, and functionality. Its features—such as automatic activation, extended battery life, and secure cloud-based evidence storage—directly support officer accountability and operational transparency. The current Digital Ally cameras lack these capabilities, limiting their effectiveness during extended shifts and critical incidents.
Furthermore, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office utilizes the Axon Evidence.com digital evidence management platform. By adopting the same system, the Department will gain the ability to securely share video and digital evidence directly with the District Attorney’s Office and other Kern County law enforcement agencies, including the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Tehachapi Police Department, Arvin Police Department, and the Bakersfield Police Department. This interoperability will streamline evidence sharing, enhance prosecution efficiency, and improve joint investigative efforts.
Additionally, Axon’s technology would allow for cross-agency activation, when our officers unholster a firearm or activate patrol vehicle emergency lights, nearby Axon-equipped partner agencies’ cameras will automatically activate as well. This feature strengthens interagency response and accountability during mutual aid incidents.
Axon offers a 14-hour battery life, compared to Motorola’s 8–9 hours and Lenslock’s 10 hours.
Given that Officers work 12-hour shifts, a longer battery life is essential to ensure continuous recording without interruptions. Axon is also the sole manufacturer of the Department’s current Taser devices. Although our existing Tasers are several models old and not compatible with the current cameras, future upgrades would allow automatic synchronization between body cameras and Tasers for seamless activation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total purchase cost for the Axon Body-Worn Camera System is $161,590.22, to be funded through the Police Department’s Reserve Funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Department to purchase 20 Axon Body 4 camera bundles, to include the Axon Fleet cameras, associated hardware, and software, as a sole source agreement and award a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $161,590.22.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Axon Enterprise Inc., quote $161,590.22 for BWC
2. Axon Enterprise Inc., quote $435,541.14 for BWC and In-Car cameras
3. Motorola Solutions, quote $298,662.31 for BWC and In-Car cameras
4. Lenslock Inc., did not respond to our request for an updated quote.
5. Resolution No. 25-3185
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-3185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE AXON BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWC) AND
SOFTWARE, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER
OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the current Police Department’s BWCs have exceeded their lifespan, are frequently failing, and lack modern technological advances readily available in other BWCs, and;
WHEREAS, the Police Department is seeking to expand its BWC system that can provide the necessary technology efficiency to meet its goals of transparency and accountability, and;
WHEREAS, switching to an updated BWC would avoid frequent failures and malfunctions during critical incidents, and;
WHEREAS, an upgrade to the current Police Department’s BWCs and software is required to comply with recent California legislation regarding the release of police videos, and;
WHEREAS, switching to Axon BWCs will allow the Police Department to streamline digital evidence submissions to the DA’s Office and to work alongside allied agencies by sharing digital evidence to improve investigative efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for new BWCs and software to be used by the Police Department for a not to exceed amount of $161,590.22.
SECTION 3: The Finance Department is authorized to utilize Police Department reserve funds for this purchase, and to take any and all actions to implement this action.
SECTION 3: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of the Resolution
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 17th day of November 2025.
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Marquette E. Hawkins,
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ __________________________
Leanndrea Weible Victor M. Ponto,
Acting City Clerk City Attorney
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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 17th of November 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 17th day of November 2025.
__________________________
Leanndrea Weible
Acting City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honourable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Anu Doravari, Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to Allow “Farmers Market” as a Land Use within the C-2 (Community Commercial) Zoning District
BACKGROUND
The California City Farmers Market was authorized to operate under a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for a period of ninety (90) days, in accordance with CCMC §9-2.2A05(f)(5), which lists “Farmers Market” as an eligible temporary use for up to 90 days.
The applicant has requested to continue operating beyond the approved term. Upon review, staff determined that the City’s Zoning Ordinance does not currently authorize farmers markets as a permanent land use within the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district.
To address this, staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to add “Farmers Market” as an permitted or conditionally permitted use within the C-2 zone.
DISCUSSION
To establish a clear and consistent regulatory framework for farmers markets, staff is requesting formal direction from the Council to initiate a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to define, permit, and appropriately regulate such uses within the City’s Zoning Code. This is intended to create an environment welcoming to Farmer’s Markets and the positive impacts associated with such activity.
The proposed ZTA will:
• Define “Farmers Market” as a specific land use within the Zoning Code; • Establish operational standards addressing site layout, hours of operation, signage, waste management, and public safety; and
• Provide flexibility for both temporary and recurring markets while maintaining neighborhood compatibility and regulatory oversight.
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If directed, staff will coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure the proposed regulations are consistent with the California Retail Food Code, applicable CEQA requirements and other applicable state and county regulations.
NEXT STEPS
• If council provides direction to staff to initiate, the following steps will be taken:
o Staff will bring the draft ZTA to the Planning Commission in December 2025 for public hearing and recommendation.
o Following the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the ZTA will be scheduled for City Council consideration and adoption in early 2026. o Until the ZTA is adopted, any farmers market operations will remain subject to existing Temporary Use Permit regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide formal direction to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to allow and regulate “Farmers Market” as a land use within the C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
November 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mayor Marquette Hawkins
SUBJECT: Appointment of Melissa Gomez to the Parks and Recreation Commission BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The City received applications for Parks and Recreation Commissioner. After reviewing the candidates, I am recommending that Melissa Gomez be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term of 2024-2028
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council approve the appointment of Melissa Gomez to the Parks and Recreation Commission.