Maricopa City Council Agenda
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Location: Gusher Hall, 271 California Street, Maricopa, CA 93252 and is also available through Zoom Video Conferencing;
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Any or all City Council Members may be attending the meeting remotely pursuant to California Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
If you need help accessing ZOOM or have questions, please call us at City Hall-661-769-8279 I. Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silent Meditation, Call to Order II. Roll Call:
Mayor Morse
Mayor Pro Tem Bell City Administrator Eric Ziegler
Council Member Harris City Attorney Alan Peake
Council Member Horn City Treasurer Dorine Horn
Council Member Owens City Clerk Meghan Anderson
III. Community Recognition
IV. Reorder of Agenda
V. Council Reports/Statements
a. Report by Public Safety/Sherriff Department/Fire Department b. City Clerk Meghan Anderson
c. City Treasurer Horn
d. City Administrator Ziegler
City Attorney Alan Peake
City Council Members
VI. Public Hearings: None
VII. Public Comment
Persons wishing to address the council on items within its jurisdiction, but not on this agenda may do so now.
Any items presented to the council at this time will not be acted upon.
Please Note: State law allows the City Council to briefly respond to questions on items raised by the public which are not on the agenda Govt. Code Section 54954.2 (a). Alternately, the Council may choose to direct staff to provide information at the following meeting, any member of the public may comment on any matter within the jurisdiction of the city that is not on the agenda. Those wishing to comment should be recognized by the mayor and approach the podium.
Please complete a Speaker's Form and present it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting to be acknowledged as a speaker.
Approval of Minutes
Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes June 244, 2025 IX. Consent Calendar -None
x. Agendized Items
Request by Maricopa VFW post 11012 to use gusher hall (271 California street, Maricopa, Ca) for monthly VFW meetings and Food Distribution and waive all associated rental fees for approximately 4-6 weeks beginning July 1, 2025
Recommendation:
MOTION TO GRANT REQUEST BY MARICOPA VFW POST 11012 TO USE GUSHER HALL (271 CALIFORNIA
STREET, MARICOPA, CA) FOR MONTHLY VFW MEETINGS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVE ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES FOR APPROXIMATELY 4-6 WEEKS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 XI. New Business
XII. Council/Staff Items
XIII. Closed Session-None
XIV. Adjourn
I certify that a copy of this agenda was posted at Maricopa City Hall, Gusher Hall, and Maricopa Post Office on July 3, 2025.
Meghan Anderson, City Clerk
Maricopa City Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Location: Gusher Hall
271 California Street, Maricopa, CA 93252
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Cory Morse called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. followed by the flag salute.
II. Roll Call
Mayor Morse - Present Mayor Pro Term Virgil Bell - Present Council Member John Horn - Present
Council Member Crystal Harris - Present
Council Member James Owens - Present
City Administrator Eric Ziegler - Present
City Attorney Alan Peake - Present
City Treasurer Dorine Horn - Present
City Clerk Meghan Anderson - Present
III. Community Recognition
None.
IV. Reorder of Agenda
None.
V. Council Reports/Statements
a. Report by Public Safety/Sheriff Department/Fire Department - Stats have been submitted by both parties. The Sheriff's Department personally went over stats and addressed the council for any concerns. The 4' was discussed relating to fireworks which were determined to fall under the Fire Department's jurisdiction. b. City Clerk Meghan Anderson - None
c. City Treasurer Dorine Horn - None
d. City Administrator Eric Ziegler - None
e. City Attorney Alan Peake - None
f. City Council Members - None
g. Mayor Morse - Mayor Morse discussed a meeting whereas action items were discussed but nothing requires immediate attention at this time. Additionally, Kern COG is anticipating a shutdown of the road over a bridge over the aqueduct.
VI. Public Hearings - None.
VI. Public Commentary
VIII. Approval of Minutes
Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes for May 27th, 2025 Motion to approve item a. by Horn, 2nd by Bell.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: Owens
Item a. approved.
Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes for June 10th, 2025 Motion to approve item b. by Owens, 2"d by Horn.
Ayes: Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: Harris, Bell
Item b. approved.
C. Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes for August 13th, 2024 Motion to approve item c. by Owens, 2nd Bell.
Ayes: Bell, Owens, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: Harris, Horn
Item c. approved.
IX. Consent Calendar
a. Approve payment of payroll for May 2025
Motion to approve item a. by Harris, 2d by Horn.
Ayes: Harris, Bell Horn, Morse
Noes: Ownes
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Item a. approved.
Approve payment of warrants for May 2025
Motion to approve item b. by Horn, 2nd by Harris.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Item b. approved.
X. Agendized Items
Adopt Resolution Entitled a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Maricopa Continuing Budget Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Through Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
Motion to approve item a. by Bell, 2nd by Horn.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Item a. adopted.
XI. New Business -None.
XII. Closed Session-None.
XIV: Council/Staff Items
Council member Owens suggested personally donating a broom for clean-up of the Pump Track, and attorney Alan Peake offered to donate a backup. Council member Bell brought up concerns regarding burnt down homes and what options we have with cleaning up the properties. City attorney Alan Peake mentioned a "workshop" coming up that will address this in the future.
Additionally, Bell brought up concerns about crosswalks near the school whereas City Administrator confirmed the paint had been ordered. Council member Harris informed the council of her absence from an upcoming meeting.
XV: Adjourn
Motion to end meeting by Bell, 2nd by Horn.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
The meeting is adjourned at 6:28 PM.
I certify that a copy of this agenda was posted at Maricopa City Hall, Gusher Hall, and Maricopa Post Office on March 20th , 2025.
Meghan Anderson, City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
TITLE: REQUEST BY MARICOPA VFW POST 11012 TO USE GUSHER HALL (271 CALIFORNIA STREET,
MARICOPA, CA) FOR MONTHLY VFW MEETINGS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVE ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES FOR APPROXIMATELY 4-6 WEEKS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 PROPOSED BY: Eric G. Ziegler
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
MOTION TO GRANT REQUEST BY MARICOPA VFW POST 11012 TO USE GUSHER HALL (271
CALIFORNIA STREET, MARICOPA, CA) FOR MONTHLY VFW MEETINGS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVE ALL ASSOCIATED RENTAL FEES FOR APPROXIMATELY 4-6 WEEKS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025
BACKGROUND
On June 24%h, 2025 Krista Knox, Quarter Master of VFW Post 11012 brought in a letter to City Hall requesting the use of Gusher Hall @ (271 California Street, Maricopa, Ca) for their monthly VFW meetings, and monthly food distribution for approximately 4-6 weeks while they are replacing their current building.
The VFW meeting will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm and the monthly food distribution will be July 21st and 22nd, , where residents will be able to drive/walk up and pick up their food items.
The VFW will also be providing proof of liability insurance naming the "City" as additionally insured throughout the duration of the use of building.
The VFW Calendar of events will not interfere with the business of City Hall or its routine activities.
Should Council elect to grant the VFW their request, a favorable motion would be in order to allow the Maricopa VFW post 11012 the use of Gusher Hall for monthly VFW meetings and Food Distribution and waive all associated rental fees for approximately 4-6 weeks beginning July 1, 2025.
IVFW
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.
June 24, 2025
City of Maricopa
PO Box 550
400 California St
Maricopa, CA 93252
To: Whom It May Concern
The VFW Post 11012 buildings at 600 Hazelton Street in Maricopa will be demolished and replaced in short order. We would like to request adding an agenda item to the next City Council meeting for the use of Gusher Hall at 267 California Hwy 33 in Maricopa for 4-6 weeks, beginning on July 1, 2025 for the following activities:
1. The VFW monthly meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
2. Our monthly food distribution process on July 21 and July 22, 2025, consisting of the following activities:
a. Our staff of 8-10 people unload and pack dry goods (canned and boxed shelf-stable foods) on July 21, 2025.
b. Store the dry goods at Gusher Hall until July 22, 2025. c. Receive fresh and frozen items on July 22, 2025, in the parking lot only. d. Distribute both the fresh/frozen and dry goods on July 22, 2025. We give the people the packages as they drive or walk up; no one would be allowed inside the hall.
3. Only our members and staff would be allowed inside Gusher Hall on both days, and would not be open to the public for restrooms or any other use(s).
4. We will provide our current insurance information as needed.
VFW POST 11012
P.O. Box 32
Maricopa, Ca 93252
Please feel free to contact our Commander, Cory Morse, at (661) 437-5760, or me, Quartermaster Krista Knox, at (661) 934-2126. You can also reach us by email at [email protected].
Thank you for your time and consideration.
In your service,
Quartermaster
VFW Post 11012