Ridgecrest City Council
July 20, 2022

Agendas are available on the City Website
https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/council-agendas
Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
July 20, 2022
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.

City Hall, Council Chambers
100 100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
(760) 499-5002
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact Ricca Charlon at (760) 499-5002. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.

Documents and material relating to open session agenda items that are provided to the full City Council prior to a regular meeting will be available for public inspection and copying at City Hall.

City Council agendas and corresponding writings of open session items are available for public inspection at the following locations:

1. City of Ridgecrest City Hall, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

2. City of Ridgecrest official website at https://ridgecrest-ca.gov/212/City-Council

CITY COUNCIL
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
L. Scott Hayman, Mayor Pro Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam, Vice Mayor
Kyle Blades, Council Member
Peggy Breeden, Council Member
Ron Strand, City Manager
Keith Lemieux, City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

AGENDA
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION
 Pledge Of Allegiance
 Invocation

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of the Key to the City to Doug Lueck BLADES PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Persons wishing to address the Council on matters that are within the Council’s jurisdiction and DO NOT ALREADY APPEAR ON THE AGENDA, may do so at this time.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR – All Matters Listed Under The Consent Calendar Are To Be Considered Routine And Enacted By One Motion Unless Pulled By A Council Member Or A Member Of The Public.

2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meetings Dated June 15, 2022 And July 6, 2022 CHARLON

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

3. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) HAYMAN

4. Discussion And Proposed Action To Approve A Resolution Designating A Voting Member And Alternate(s) To Attend The League Of California Cities Annual Conference And Represent The City Of Ridgecrest CHARLON

5. Consideration Of Resolutions Relating To The Calling Of Ridgecrest’s General Municipal Election To Be Held On November 8, 2022 ATTORNEY

ORDINANCES

6. Introduction And First Reading, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Adding Division 3 To Article III Of Chapter 9 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Imposing A Transactions And Use (Sales) Tax Locally Controlled For City Services To Be Administered By The State Board Of Equalization (November 8, 2022 Ballot) ATTORNEY

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – July 20, 2022

7. Second Reading And Adoption, Ordinance 22-03, An Ordinance Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) CHARLON
COMMITTEE REPORTS**Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Peggy Breeden
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 7/7/22
Finance Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 7/12/22
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 7/13/22

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
City of Ridgecrest Public Meeting Protocol
In Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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If you have any questions please contact us.

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
Phone: (760) 499-5002
*Revised February 24, 2021
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Presentation Of The Key To The City to Doug Lueck PRESENTED BY: Kyle Blades, Council Member
SUMMARY:

Doug has faithfully served this community since he moved here from Victorville in the early 1990s.

He has served for countless years on multiple nonprofit boards. He has served with the Chamber of Commerce and serves as an officer in the Old West Mounted Lawmen group. Doug currently sits on the Desert Empire Fairgrounds and HSUMD board of directors. Chip Holloway said, “Doug’s footprints are everywhere, from bringing the first Demo Derby here and then helping bring it back to more recently helping us manage the most comprehensive and aggressive capital improvement project plan in years. Doug has an incredible corporate knowledge of all things fair and fairgrounds. Doug is always willing to offer sage advice and offer assistance above simply words when called upon.” Doug is the “Father of the Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival.” He and his wife, Meris, have a passion for the cultural significance of our local petroglyphs and what they mean to our region. Under Doug’s guidance, the festival was created and has grown over the past nine years. He has been instrumental in the petroglyph branding all over town as well.

Doug’s incredible efforts at the RACVB have been influential in keeping Ridgecrest and the entire Indian Wells Valley at the forefront of filming for almost two decades. He has built positive relationships with major film industry players that will pay dividends to our community for years to come. Most importantly, under Doug’s leadership at the RACVB, a “Tourism and Business Improvement District” (TBID) was created, which provided financial independence and sustainability for the RACVB. The TBID has ensured that the crucial work of tourism and filming will continue in Ridgecrest well into the future.

Doug is generous, kindhearted, values relationships, and genuinely cares about people, this community, and the future of this town.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation Of Key To The City
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Submitted by: Kyle Blades Action Date: July 20, 2022
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:

Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meetings Dated June 15, 2022 And July 6, 2022
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meetings Dated June 15, 2022 And July 6, 2022 FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Closed Session – 5:30 p.m.

Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

This meeting was recorded and will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk for a certain period of time from date of approval by the Ridgecrest City Successor Agency/Financing Authority/Housing Authority. Meetings are recorded solely for the purpose of preparation of minutes.

CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Pro Tem L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Council Member Peggy Breeden; Council Member Kyle Blades

Absent: Mayor Eric A. Bruen
Staff Present: City Attorney Koczanowicz(via WebEx); City Clerk Charlon; City Manager Strand; Finance Director Freese; PW Director Reed; Acting Chief Tucker
* Mayor Eric A. Bruen (via WebEx) joined closed session at 5:35 pm

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 Blades - Rajaratnam: 4 Ayes; 1 Absent (Mayor Bruen)
NOTE: The vote is displayed in bold below each item. For example, Blades-Rajaratnam denotes Council Member Blades made the motion and Vice Mayor Rajaratnam seconded the motion. Ayes, Noes, Absents, Abstentions follow.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Finley v. City of Ridgecrest et al. - Case No. BCV-22-100048 REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 p.m.

ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – No reportable action

PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Comments from: S. Connally, M. Sinnott

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blades – attended 1st ribbon cutting since earthquake, Thanked Chamber award winners for all they have done, City sponsored fireworks ($10k), Lions sponsoring fireworks finale Rajaratnam – Announced Kyle Blades won Beautification Award for Chamber Breeden – signs for dogs and heat on roads

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – June 15, 2022

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Special Meeting & Budget Workshop Dated May 25, 2022 And Regular Meeting Dated June 1, 2022 CHARLON

2. Proposed Action To Adopt A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council And The Successor Redevelopment Agency Adopting The Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2022-23, Establishing Appropriations, Estimating Revenues, And Establishing The Policies By Which The Budget May Be And Shall Be Amended Reso 22-41 FREESE
 Rajaratnam- Breeden: 5 Ayes

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

3. A Resolution To Accept The Base Bid As Submitted By Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., And Accept The Additive Alternative 1 For Additional Pull Boxes. Allocate CMAQ Funds, PTMISEA Funds, Potential CalEVIP Funds, And TDA Funds For: The Base Bid & Additive Alternate 1, And A Ten Percent (10%) Contingency Of $79,066.50 For A Maximum Total Of $869,731.50. Award A Construction Contract To Crosstown Electric & Data, Inc. To Construct The Corporate Yard Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station And Photovoltaic Improvements In The Amount Of Seven Hundred and Ninety Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty-five Dollars ($790,665.00).And Authorize The City Manager, Ronald Strand, To Execute The Contract  Blades - Breeden: 5 Ayes Reso 22-42 REED

4. A Resolution To Approve The Professional Service Agreement With Willdan Engineering For An Amount Not To Exceed $146,880.40 For Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services For The City Franklin Ave. Sub-Standard Street Construction Project; And Authorize The City Manager To Sign The Agreement Reso 22-43 REED
Public comments from M. Sinnott
 Blades - Rajaratnam: 5 Ayes

5. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Public comments from S. Gorman, M. Sinnott HAYMAN

PUBLIC HEARING

6. A Resolution And Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California Declaring Its Intent To Levy And Collect Assessments Within The Consolidated Landscaping And Lighting District No. 2012-1, Review Of The Preliminary Engineers Report And Authorization To Finalize Said Report For Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Reso 22-44 REED  Opened public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
 Staff report reviewed – 10% increase in landscape, District 3 will have general fund contribution  Public comments from S. Gorman
 Closed public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
 Breeden - Blades: 5 Ayes

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – June 15, 2022

7. A Resolution And Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California Declaring Its Intent To Levy And Collect Assessments Within The City Of Ridgecrest Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1, Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Benefit Assessment Act Of 1982; Review Of The Preliminary Engineers Report And Authorization To Finalize Said Report For Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Reso 22-45 REED
 Opened public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
 Staff report reviewed – Levy being lowered this year
 No public comments
 Closed public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
 Blades – Rajaratnam: 5 Ayes

COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Peggy Breeden
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 6/2/22 discussed Waste Management contract approval Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
 Report from 6/7/22 discussed grant options, DCIP grant for turf in the parks, overview of teen night @ KMCC which went well
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 6/8/22 discussed ICSC in Las Vegas, role City could/should play (planning/supporting/promoting) cultural events within city limits, Balsam Street development/improvements

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 7:45 p.m.

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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Closed Session – 5:00 p.m.

Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

This meeting was recorded and will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk for a certain period of time from date of approval by the Ridgecrest City Successor Agency/Financing Authority/Housing Authority. Meetings are recorded solely for the purpose of preparation of minutes.

CALL TO ORDER 5:05 PM

ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Mayor Pro Tem L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor Solomon P.

Rajaratnam; Council Member Peggy Breeden

Absent: Council Member Kyle Blades
Staff Present: City Attorney Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; Finance Director Freese; Assistant Finance Director Brewton, PW Director Reed; Acting Chief Justin Dampier

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 Hayman-Breeden 4 Ayes: Blades Absent
NOTE: The vote is displayed in bold below each item. For example, Blades-Rajaratnam denotes Council Member Blades made the motion and Vice Mayor Rajaratnam seconded the motion. Ayes, Noes, Absents, Abstentions follow.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
None Made
CLOSED SESSION 5:05 PM
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Mojave Pistachios, LLC v Indian Wells Valley Water District, et al. (Case No. 30-2021-01187275-CU-OR-CJC)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Subparts (a), (d)(2) and (e)(3) – One Case

REGULAR SESSION

ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action
Claim denied

PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Opened 6:03 PM Comments heard from S. Gorman, T. Wiknich

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bruen- July 4th Fireworks Community event

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – July 6, 2022

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Consolidated Landscaping And Lighting District No. 2012-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of The Resolution (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Reso 22-46 REED

2. A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of Resolutions (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Reso 22-47 REED

3. Announcing Proclamations Prepared For The Month Of July And Scheduled Date Of Presentation CHARLON

4. Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With Sierra Sands Unified School District For Law Enforcement Services (School Resource Officer Program) Reso 22-48 MCLAUGHLIN Item 2 Pulled: Clarified Fiscal Year is 2022/2023
Rajaratnam- Hayman 4 Ayes: Blades Absent
Regular consent calendar
Breeden- Hayman 4 Ayes: Blades Absent

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

5. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Delegating Authority Under Gov.

Code 21173 To The City Manager To Make Certain Determination(s) On Behalf Of The Agency Reso 22-49 STRAND
Breeden- Hayman 4 Ayes: Blades Absent

6. Appointment To Fill One (1) Seat On The Measure V Committee RAJARATNAM Motion carries by voice vote: all in favor

7. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) HAYMAN
Public Comment heard from: T. Wiknich

8. Discussion Of Future Development And Revenue Options STRAND Public comment heard from: S. Gorman, M. Neel, and T. Wiknich Bruen recommended directing staff to move forward, all in favor

9. Introduction Of The Amended And Restated Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Between The City Of Ridgecrest And Waste Management Of California, Inc., A Waste Management Company Reso 22-50 MCKENZIE
Public comment heard from: M. Neel, and S. Gorman
Rajaratnam- Hayman 4 Ayes: Blades Absent

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – July 6, 2022

ORDINANCES

10. An Ordinance Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) BREWTON Motion To Waive Reading In Full Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System Hayman- Breeden 4 Ayes: Blades Absent
Motion To Introduce, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System Breeden- Hayman 4 Ayes: Blades absent

COMMITTEE REPORTS**Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
 Report from 6/23/22 – MEETING CANCELED

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 9:12 PM
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:

Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) PRESENTED BY:

L. Scott Hayman, City Council / IWVGA Representative
SUMMARY:

Report and discussion regarding Board meetings of the IWVGA. Including, Board discussion and consideration of issues of importance requiring action by the IWVGA.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Discussion And Proposed Action To Approve A Resolution Designating A Voting Member And Alternate(s) To Attend The League Of California Cities Annual Conference And Represent The City Of Ridgecrest
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, CMC - City Clerk
SUMMARY:

The League’s 2022 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach, California.

An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting (during General Assembly). At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy.

In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate. The City may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote in the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity Council will discuss and select a voting delegate and alternate voting delegates to serve as our voice at the League of California Cities annual business meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a resolution designating a voting delegate and alternate voting delegate(s) to attend the annual business meeting of the League of California Cities.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 22 - xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING

VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities hosts an Annual Conference; and, WHEREAS, business meetings and actions occur at this conference; and, WHEREAS, the conference will be held September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach, Ca; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council must approve voting delegates by adoption of resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest hereby designates Council Member ______________ as the voting delegate and appoints ____________________ as the first alternate voting delegate.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 20th day of July, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: June 1, 2022
TO: City Managers and City Clerks
RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo – September 7-9, 2022 Cal Cities 2022 Annual Conference & Expo is scheduled for September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting (during General Assembly) on Friday, September 9. At this meeting, Cal Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish Cal Cities policy.

In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, your city council must designate a voting delegate. Your city may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.

Please complete the attached Voting Delegate form and return it to Cal Cities office no later than Friday, September 2. This will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference. • Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council.

When completing the attached Voting Delegate form, please attach either a copy of the council resolution that reflects the council action taken, or have your city clerk or mayor sign the form affirming that the names provided are those selected by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone. • Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration will open by June 1 on the Cal Cities website. In order to cast a vote, at least one voter must be present at the Business Meeting and in possession of the voting delegate card. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the Voting Delegate Desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit them into the voting area during the Business Meeting.

Council Action Advised by August 31, 2022
• Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the Business Meeting, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official. • Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the Business Meeting, individuals with the voting card will sit in a separate area. Admission to this area will be limited to those individuals with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate or alternate. If the voting delegate and alternates wish to sit together, they must sign in at the Voting Delegate Desk and obtain the special sticker on their badges.

The Voting Delegate Desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, September 7, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 8, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and Friday, September 9, 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Voting Delegate Desk will also be open at the Business Meeting on Friday, but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for completing the voting delegate and alternate form and returning it to Cal Cities office by Friday, September 2. If you have questions, please call Darla Yacub at (916) 658-8254.

Attachments:
• Annual Conference Voting Procedures
• Voting Delegate/Alternate Form
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org Annual Conference Voting Procedures

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Annual Conference, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the Voting Delegate Form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the Voting Delegate Desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the Voting Delegate Desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the Business Meeting.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the Credentials Committee at the Voting Delegate Desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and be registered with the Credentials Committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate or alternate.

6. Voting Area at Business Meeting. At the Business Meeting, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission will be limited to those individuals with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate or alternate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the Credentials Committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the Business Meeting.

CITY:________________________________________
2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE FORM
Please complete this form and return it to Cal Cities office by Friday, September 2, 2022. Forms not sent by this deadline may be submitted to the Voting Delegate Desk located in the Annual Conference Registration Area. Your city council may designate one voting delegate and up to two alternates.

To vote at the Annual Business Meeting (General Assembly), voting delegates and alternates must be designated by your city council. Please attach the council resolution as proof of designation. As an alternative, the Mayor or City Clerk may sign this form, affirming that the designation reflects the action taken by the council.

Please note: Voting delegates and alternates will be seated in a separate area at the Annual Business Meeting. Admission to this designated area will be limited to individuals (voting delegates and alternates) who are identified with a special sticker on their conference badge. This sticker can be obtained only at the Voting Delegate Desk.

1. VOTING DELEGATE
Name:

Title:

2. VOTING DELEGATE - ALTERNATE 3. VOTING DELEGATE - ALTERNATE Name: Name:

Title: Title:

ATTACH COUNCIL RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES OR ATTEST: I affirm that the information provided reflects action by the city council to designate the voting delegate and alternate(s).

Name: ____________________________________ Email_________________________________ Mayor or City Clerk_________________________ Date____________ Phone________________ (circle one) (signature) Please complete and return by Friday, September 2, 2022 to:

Darla Yacub, Assistant to the Administrative Services Director E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: (916) 658-8254
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Consideration Of Resolutions Relating To The Calling Of Ridgecrest’s General Municipal Election To Be Held On November 8, 2022
PRESENTED BY: Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
SUMMARY: This item calls the General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022, for the election of one Mayor and two members of the City Council and a ballot measure and requests consolidation with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to consolidate a General Municipal Election.

In accordance with Section 1301 of the California Elections Code, Ridgecrest’s General Municipal Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. The next regularly-scheduled General Municipal Election will be held on November 8, 2022, for the election of one Mayor for the full term of two years, and two Council Members, for the full term of four years.

In order for the election to take place, it is necessary for the City Council to adopt two (2) resolutions by a two-thirds vote: 1. Calling the General Municipal Election for the election of one Mayor, and two Council Members and a question to be put before the voters and 2. Requesting Kern County to consolidate the election with the Statewide General Election and provide related services.

NOTE: The candidate filing period for nomination papers opens on Monday, July 18, 2022 and runs through Thursday, August 11, 2022*.

Per Election Code §10220 - Candidates may be nominated for any of the elective offices of the city in the following manner: Not earlier than the 113th day* nor later than the 88th day* before a municipal election during normal office hours, as posted*, the voters may nominate candidates for election by signing a nomination paper.
113th day – Monday, July 18, 2022
88th day – Friday, August 12, 2022
*Normal hours, as posted – Thursday, August 11, 2022 is the last day to file nomination papers since Ridgecrest City Hall is closed on Fridays
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the November 2022 Consolidated Election has been budgeted in the FY 2022-2023 budget.

ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Adopt Resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

2. Adopt Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to consolidate, administer, manage and oversee the Election.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested.

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST,

CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION

TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO LOCAL SERVICES TAX MEASURE WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 8, 2022, for the election of Municipal Officers; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to submit to the voters at the election a question relating to a City of Ridgecrest Local Services Tax Measure; and, WHEREAS, addressing infrastructure and facilities needs, such as parks, sports fields and recreation centers is essential to maintaining our quality of life and providing quality youth programs which are essential to keeping kids away from gangs; and, WHEREAS, it is fiscally responsible to maintain our streets, roads and potholes now so they don’t deteriorate and become more costly to fix in the future; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest should keep local funding for City services and not allow the state or county to control additional local sales tax funding; and, WHEREAS, residents recently prioritized City services including keeping both Ridgecrest fire stations open full-time, replacing Pinney Pool, continuing to fix potholes on neighborhood streets and City street repair, maintain 911 emergency response times and maintaining recreation programs for all ages.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Call for General Municipal Election: Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Ridgecrest, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing one Mayor for a term of two years and two Members of the City Council, each for the full term of four years.

SECTION 2. The City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does submit to the voters at the General Municipal Election the following question:

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City of Ridgecrest Local Services Measure.

To provide funding, that cannot be taken by the State,
for maintaining services, such as: fire services/
keeping both fire stations open full-time; 911
response times; replacing Pinney pool; emergency
medical response; pothole/ street repair; recreation
programs for all; other city services; shall the City of Ridgecrest measure be adopted levying a 1¢ sales tax,
ending in 9 years, providing $5,900,000 annually,
requiring all funds stay local, independent citizens'
oversight/ annual audits?
YES
NO
SECTION 3. The vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority (50% + 1) of the votes cast.

SECTION 4. Ballots: The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 5. Coordination: The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Kern Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 6. Vote Centers: The vote centers for the election shall be open at 7:00 A.M. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 P.M. of the same day when the vote centers shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in §§ 14212, 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 7. General: In all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law governing municipal elections.

SECTION 8. Notice: Notice of the time and place of holding the election is hereby given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 9. Authorization for Payment: The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and authorizes all reasonable and actual election expenses to be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly-submitted bill.

SECTION 10. Certification: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

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APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of July, 2022.

City of Ridgecrest, California
BY:

ERIC A. BRUEN, Mayor
ATTEST:

RICCA CHARLON, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

MARTIN KOCZANOWICZ, City Attorney

CERTIFICATION
I, Ricca Charlon, Chief City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 22-XX was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Dated:

RICCA CHARLON, Chief City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST,

CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE

COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE

GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE, PURSUANT TO
§10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of a Mayor, and two Members of the City Council and putting a question to the City voters through a ballot measure; and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that within the city the precincts, vote centers and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the election department of the County of Kern canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of the City of Ridgecrest General Municipal Election with Statewide General election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of the election of a Mayor, and two Members of the City Council and putting a question to the City’s voters through a ballot measure.

SECTION 2. The County election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide election.

SECTION 3. The Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 4. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election for the City and reimburse the County for all actual election expenses upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.

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SECTION 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County election department of the County of Kern.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.

APPROVED and PASSED this 20th day of July, 2022.

City of Ridgecrest, California
BY:

ERIC A. BRUEN, Mayor
ATTEST:

RICCA CHARLON, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

MARTIN D. KOCZANOWICZ, City Attorney
Resolution No. 22-XX Page 3 of 3

CERTIFICATION
I, Ricca Charlon, Chief City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 22-XX was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Dated:

RICCA CHARLON, City Clerk
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
01351.0001/804064.1
SUBJECT: Introduction And First Reading, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Adding Division 3 To Article III Of Chapter 9 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Imposing A Transactions And Use (Sales) Tax Locally Controlled For City Services To Be Administered By The State Board Of Equalization (November 8, 2022 Ballot) PRESENTED BY: Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
SUMMARY:

Although the City continues to be a prudent steward of taxpayer dollars and has taken measures to cut costs, the fact is as the cost of providing services continue to increase, so does the need for locally controlled local funding that will stay in Ridgecrest for the City services residents rely on and will not be taken by the state or the county.

This item introduces an Ordinance adding Division 3 to Article III of Chapter 9 of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code imposing a transactions and use (sales) tax of one cent (1¢) within the City of Ridgecrest for a period of nine (9) years.

Over the last year, the City held community discussions and engaged residents through The Ridgecrest Community Conversation to ensure to listen to resident feedback and ensure that the feedback is incorporated as part of the City’s budget process. With nearly 1,000 residents and several community groups engaged, this robust community conversation identified important City service needs and priorities residents want to see prioritized.

Additionally locally controlled funding will allow the City to address infrastructure and facility needs, such as parks, sports fields and recreation centers, which are essential to maintaining Ridgecrest’s quality of life and providing local youth programs, which are essential to keeping kids away from gangs.

Residents also prioritized keeping both Ridgecrest fire stations open full-time, replacing Pinney Pool, continuing to fix potholes on neighborhood streets and City street repair, maintain 911 emergency response times and maintaining recreation programs for all ages. If approved, this locally controlled funding measure could provide the funds for these services that residents have told us they want prioritized.

As the City continues to repair local streets and roads, residents continue to give the feedback that they want these repairs escalated. It is also fiscally responsible to maintain the City’s streets, roads and potholes now, so they don’t deteriorate and become more costly to fix in the future.

The proposed Ordinance follows a ballot measure seeking approval from the electorate to impose the one-cent or 1% sales and use tax – this local funding will keep the tax dollars in Ridgecrest and not the state or the county. The proposed Ordinance will not take effect until 30 days after adoption at a future meeting. Once introduced, the Ordinance will be placed on the Council agenda for a meeting Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
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immediately after the results of the election on November 8, 2022 are certified, and only if the electorate approves the measure with a vote of approval over 50%.

The Proposed Ordinance mirrors the language of an existing temporary sales and use tax measure that will be expiring soon. The new tax Ordinance also creates a new Citizen Oversight Committee that is independent from any existing oversight committees. The new oversight committee is appointed by the City Council and is tasked with:
(1) Reviewing all appropriations of revenues received by the city from the sales and use taxes to determine whether such funds are to be used as provided for in the voter-approved measure (2) Reviewing the audit prepared by an independent auditor retained by the city to perform the city's comprehensive annual financial report to determine whether such funds have been spent as provided for in the voter-approved measure; and,
(3)Prepare and issue the committee's own annual report setting forth their findings in regard to the foregoing.

The following two motions are required:

Motion To Waive Reading In Full Of An Ordinance Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Adding Division 3 To Article III Of Chapter 9 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Imposing A Transactions And Use (Sales) Tax Locally Controlled For City Services To Be Administered By The State Board Of Equalization (November 8, 2022 Ballot)
Motion To introduce, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Adding Division 3 To Article III Of Chapter 9 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Imposing A Transactions And Use (Sales) Tax Locally Controlled For City Services To Be Administered By The State Board Of Equalization (November 8, 2022 Ballot)
FISCAL IMPACT:

The Finance Department estimates that the proposed sales and use tax will bring in approximately $5.9 Million annually to the General Fund.

ACTION REQUESTED:

Motions To Waive Reading In Full And Introduce For First Reading An Ordinance Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Adding Division 3 To Article III Of Chapter 9 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Imposing A Transactions And Use (Sales) Tax Locally Controlled For City Services To Be Administered By The State Board Of Equalization (November 8, 2022 Ballot) CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested.

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
ORDINANCE NO. 22-Xx

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF RIDGECREST ADDING TO THE RIDGECREST

MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING A TEMPORARY TRANSACTIONS

AND USE (SALES) TAX, LOCALLY CONTROLLED, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
WHEREAS, through The Ridgecrest Community Conversation, an extensive community engagement effort over the last year with nearly 1,000 residents and several community groups participating, residents identified local City service needs and priorities they would like addressed; and,
WHEREAS, as the costs of services continue to rise so does the need for locally controlled local funding to allow the City to continue to provide the City services Ridgecrest residents rely on; and,
WHEREAS, residents recently prioritized City services including keeping both Ridgecrest fire stations open full-time, replacing Pinney Pool, continuing to fix potholes on neighborhood streets and City street repair, maintaining 911 emergency response times and preserving recreation programs for all ages; and,
WHEREAS, it is fiscally responsible to maintain City streets, roads and potholes now so they don’t deteriorate and become more costly to fix in the future; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest should keep local funding for City services and not allow the state or county to control additional local sales tax funding; and, WHEREAS, addressing infrastructure and facilities needs, such as parks, sports fields and recreation centers, is essential to maintaining the quality of life in the City of Ridgecrest and providing quality youth programs which are essential to keeping kids away from gangs.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST as follows:

1. Purpose.

This Ordinance adds to the Ridgecrest Municipal Code in order to add a temporary transactions and use tax.

2. Amendment.

The following Division 3 is hereby added to Article III of Chapter 9 of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Division 3 – 2022 TEMPORARY SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 9-84. Purpose and Operative Date.
(a) The purpose of this Division is to impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Unlike the tax described in Article IV of this Chapter, this tax is set for a fixed term of nine years from the Operative Date. (b) “Operative Date” means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance and Division, the date of such adoption being as set forth on the ordinance that adopted this Division. However, if the City shall not have entered

into a contract with the State Board as required herein prior to such date, the Operative Date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following execution of such a contract. (c) Prior to the Operative Date, the City shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax article; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the State Board of Equalization prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.

Sec. 9-85. Transactions Tax Rate.

Commencing on the Operative Date and continuing for a period of nine years following this date, for the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at a rate of one percent (1%) of the gross receipt of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the Operative Date of this article. Such tax shall be in addition to any other transaction (sales) tax imposed by this Code or applicable state law.

Sec. 9-86. Use Tax Rate.

Commencing on the Operative Date and continuing for a period of nine years following that date, an excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on or after the Operative Date of this article for storage, use, or other consumption in the incorporated territory of the City at a rate of one percent (1%) of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. Such tax shall be in addition to any other use tax imposed by this Code or applicable to state law.

Sec. 9-86. Establishment of Committee and Purpose.

A Citizens’ Oversight Committee is hereby established to oversee expenditures of the revenues received by the City from the sales and use taxes imposed pursuant to this chapter, and to ensure that tax revenues are spent by the City in a manner consistent with the voter approved measure adopting this chapter as well as any voter approved or council approved priorities adopted to implement the provisions of this chapter. The Citizen Oversight Committee created pursuant to this Division shall be independent of any other existing oversight committee but shall be organized and subject to the provisions of Sections 9-80 through 9-83 of this Chapter.”

3. Effective Date.

This Ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of the City transactions and use taxes and is a valid and binding ordinance of the City upon passage and approval by the electorate of the City of Ridgecrest and adopted by the City. This Ordinance shall be considered as adopted upon the date that the vote is declared by the legislative body, and shall go into effect thirty (30) days after that date.

4. CEQA Exemption.

The adoption of this ordinance is not a "project" subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section §§ 21000 et seq.). CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(4) provides that the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to a specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment are not projects subject to the requirements of CEQA.

5. Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City of Ridgecrest would have passed each subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Ridgecrest City Council on July 20, 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY/

FINANCING AUTHORITY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT: Second Reading And Adoption, Ordinance 22-03, An Ordinance Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY: Pursuant to CalPERS regulation, Resolution No. 22-38, a Resolution of Notice of Intent to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board Of Administration of California Public Employees Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest was approved on June 1, 2022.

An Ordinance adopting the amendment to the contract with CalPERS was presented to City Council for first reading and introduction by title only on July 6, 2022. The City of Ridgecrest is obligated to comply with all CalPERS requirements including Government Code Section 7507.

During a recent CalPERS audit of all contracts, our exclusion of part-time employees was flagged for review. This was because we have one part-time position in our retirement system.

Our contract language initially excluded all part-time employees; however, in 2013, during an audit, CalPERS determined that our PACT Coordinator position consistently works more than the CalPERS allotment of 999 hours for a part-time employee not to be included in the CalPERS retirement and, therefore, must be included in the retirement system.

This contract change removes the exclusion of all part-time employees from our contract. This contract change will not alter when a part-time employee is entered into the CalPERS retirement system if they have gone over the allotted part-time hours. It simply removes the exclusion to avoid confusion in the future.

The following two motions are required:

1. Motion To Waive Reading In Full of Ordinance 22-03, An Ordinance Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

2. Motion To Adopt, By Title Only, Ordinance 22-03, An Ordinance Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing An Amendment To The Contract Between The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of 2 motions recommended above CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 20, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIDGECREST AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST AND

THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The City Council of the City of Ridgecrest does ordain as follows:

Section 1.

That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.

Section 2.

The Mayor of the City Council is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.

Section 3.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, and prior to the expiration of 15 days from the passage thereof shall be published at least once in the Daily Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Ridgecrest and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

Adopted and approved this 20th day of July, 2022
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
Attest:

Ricca Charlon, CMC,
City Clerk
PERS-CON-11A (Rev. 8/94) (Amendment)
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