Maricopa City Council Agenda
Tuesday, October 14, 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
Ill. Community Recognition
IV. Reorder of Agenda
Council Reports/Statements
a. Report by Public Safety/Sherriff Department/Fire Department b. City Clerk Meghan Anderson
City Treasurer Horn
d. City Administrator Ziegler
City Attorney Alan Peake
City Council Members
VI. Public Hearings:
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.
VIII. Approval of Minutes
Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes for September 23rd 2025 IX. Consent Calendar
X. Agendized Items
a. Adopt an Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of The City Council of The City of Maricopa Amending the Maricopa Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
Recommendation:
Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Maricopa amending The Maricopa Municipal Code By Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant To California Government Code 36900.
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 October 9, 2025.
Meghan Anderson, City Clerk
Maricopa City Council Minutes
Tuesday, September 23rd, 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 Wilson -Present
III. Community Recognition
None.
IV. Reorder of Agenda
None.
V. Council Reports/Statements
a. Report by Public Safety/Sheriff Department/Fire Department - The Sheriff's Department has submitted stats (08-26-25) - (09-09-25). The Taft Area Transit also submitted a report. b. City Clerk Meghan Anderson - None.
c. City Treasurer Dorine Horn - None.
d. City Administrator Eric Ziegler - The bid meeting has been extended for a week. City Attorney Alan Peake - None.
e. City Council Members - Council Member Bell extended an invitation to the Maricopa School football games. Council Member inquired about the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department attending meetings.
f. Mayor Morse - stated on September 30" that the snip bus will be available in the parking lot of Gusher Hall which is $20 per animal.
VI. Public Hearings
None.
VII. Public Commentary
Dick Albright informed the 166 is closed and said Copus is a good route alternative.
VIII. Approval of Minutes
a. Approve Maricopa City Council Regular Agenda Minutes for September 9th, 2025 Motion to approve item a. by Horn, 2^d by Harris.
Ayes: Harris, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: Bell
Item a. approved.
IX. Consent Calendar
a. Approve warrants August 2025
Motion to approve item a. by Horn, 2nd by Bell.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Item a. approved.
b. Approve payment of payroll August 2025
Motion to approve item b. by Harris, 2nd by Bell.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Horn, Morse
Noes: Owens
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Item b. approved.
Public comment:
Suzzane Parker raised concerns about McAfee being used as our software security service and recommended looking at alternatives
X. Agendized Items
a. Waive Reading and Introduce Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Maricopa Amending the Maricopa Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administration Citation Fine Amount Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
Motion to waive by Bell, 2nd by Owens.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion approved.
Motion to introduce by Bell, 2id by Owens.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion approved.
b. Resolution Entitled Resolution of the City Council of the City of Maricopa Establishing Administration Citation Fine Amount Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
Motion to introduce by Owens, 2"d by Bell.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion approved.
XI. New Business
None.
XII. Closed Session
None.
XIII. Come into Open Session
Not Applicable.
XIV: Council/Staff Items.
Owens was wondering about ordinances related to farm animals on a neighbor's property. They have also been allegedly building/adding infrastructures without permits. The mayor informed the council and public about bulk waste day tomorrow.
XV: Adjourn
Motion to end meeting by Bell, 2nd by Owens.
Ayes: Harris, Bell, Owens, Horn, Morse
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
The meeting is adjourned at 6:22 PM.
I certify that a copy of this agenda was posted at Maricopa City Hall, Gusher Hall, and Maricopa Post Office on September 21s, 2025.
Meghan Wilson, City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
TITLE: Adopt Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Maricopa Amending the Varicopa Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
PROPOSED BY: Eric G. Ziegler
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to adopt an Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Maricopa amending The Maricopa Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
BACKGROUND
At the regular scheduled council meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 council introduced an Ordinance Entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Maricopa Hereby Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant to California Government As noted in the ordinance, also known as the Administrative Citation Code, the chapter establishes procedures for implementation, enforcement, collection, administrative review, and administrative fines for violations of the city's ordinances consistent with California Government Code 36900 and 53069.4
The proposed ordinance is now before the City Council for adoption. The ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption.
It is appropriate at this time for Council to favorably consider a motion to adopt an ordinance entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Maricopa Amending the Maricopa Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.06 Establishing Administrative Citation Fine Amounts Pursuant to California Government Code 36900.
City Adm.
Approval FISCAL IMPACT:
$
Funds Budgeted: Yes No LI Amount Required
Eric G. Ziegler
Amount Budgeted Appropriation Requested
Account Number Reviewed by Finance
ORDINANCE 2025-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARICOPA AMENDING THE MARICOPA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.06 CHAPTER 8.06
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
SECTION:
8.06.010: Title
8.06.020: Purpose
8.06.030 Definitions
8.06.040 Authority
8.06.050 Administrative Citation Procedure
8.06.060 Fine Amounts
8.06.070 Payment of Fine
8.06.080 Immediate Fines
8.06.090 Hardship Waiver
8.06.100 Appeal of Administrative Citation
8.06.110 Judicial Review
8.6.010 TITLE.
This Chapter shall be known as the Administrative Citation Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Chapter".
8.6.020 PURPOSE.
This Chapter establishes procedures for the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review of administrative fines for violations of the City's ordinances, consistent with California Government Code §§ 36900 and 53069.4.
8.06030 DEFINITIONS.
The definitions set forth in this title shall be applicable to the provisions contained in this chapter. In addition, the following words shall have the following specified meanings:
(a) Administrative Citation means a citation issued pursuant to this Chapter stating that a violation of The Maricopa Municipal Code ("Code") has occurred and imposing a fine. (b) Enforcement Officer means any City employee or contractor authorized to enforce provisions of the Code.
(c) Continuing Violation means a violation that persists for more than one day.
8.06.040 AUTHORITY
(a) Any violation of the Code may be enforced as:
(1) A misdemeanor;
(2) An infraction;
(3) An administrative violation pursuant to this Chapter. (b) An administrative citation may be issued for any violation, regardless of whether the same violation is also subject to criminal prosecution.
8.06.050 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURE
(a) Contents. The citation shall include:
• Date, time, and location of violation;
• Section(s) violated;
• Description of violation;
• Fine amount;
• Payment instructions;
• Appeal rights;
• Statement regarding hardship waiver availability (if applicable). (b) Service. The citation shall be personally served or mailed first-class to the responsible party's last known address. Posting on the property is permitted if the responsible party cannot be located.
(c) Time to Correct. Except as provided in § 8.06.080 (Immediate Fines), the citation may allow a specified period to correct before a fine is imposed.
8.06.060 FINE AMOUNTS.
Fines shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Resolution No. 2025-10 as may be amended.
8.06.070 PAYMENT OF FINE.
(a) Fines are due within 30 days of service of the citation, unless an appeal or hardship waiver request is timely filed.
(b) Unpaid fines are subject to collection, including lien or special assessment procedures authorized by law.
8.06.080 IMMEDIATE FINES.
(a) The City may issue immediate citations without time to correct for violations involving:
• Threats to public health or safety;
• Unlicensed commercial cannabis activity;
Short-term rental violations posing a health/safety threat.
8.06.090 HARDSHIP WAIVER.
(a) Eligibility. Applies to fines issued under Gov. Code § 36900(b)(2)- (3), § 36900(c)(2)- (3), or § 36900(d)(1).
(b) Criteria. The responsible party must demonstrate:
(1)A good-faith effort to comply after the first violation; and (2) Payment of the full fine would impose an undue financial burden. (c) Procedure. The request must be filed within 15 days of service, using a City-provided form, with supporting documentation.
(d) The City Administrator or designee shall issue a written decision within 30 days.
8.06.100 APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION.
Filing. A responsible party may appeal by filing a written notice of appeal and depositing the full fine amount within 20 calendar days after service-of the citation. (b) Hearing. The appeal shall be heard by a neutral hearing officer. The City bears the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
(c) Decision. The hearing officer's written decision is final, subject to judicial review pursuant to Gov. Code § 53069.4(b).
8.06.110 JUDICIAL REVIEW.
(a) Any person contesting the hearing officer's decision may seek judicial review in the superior court within 20 calendar days of service of the decision. (b) The review shall be de novo and conducted as a limited civil case.