Ridgecrest City Council
September 7, 2022

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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
September 7, 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
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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, September 7, 2022 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION
 Pledge Of Allegiance
 Invocation
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/DIRECTION
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.

1. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated August 17, 2022 CHARLON

2. Request for Sponsorship of the Petroglyph Rock Art Festival CHARLON

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

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

4. Proposed Action To Reorganize Council Committee Assignments CHARLON

5. A Resolution To Approve The Professional Service Agreement With Willdan Engineering For An Amount Not To Exceed $217,073.00 For Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services For The City Clean CA Leroy Jackson Improvements And Authorize The City Manager To Sign The Agreement WEGENER

6. A Resolution To Amend A Professional Services Agreement With Willdan Engineering Inc. In The Amount Of $11,578.00 To Include The Analysis Of Class 3 Defects And Include The Class 3 Repairs In The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project And The Engineers Report REED

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – September 7, 2022

ORDINANCES

7. Second Reading And Adoption, Ordinance 22-04, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The City Of Ridgecrest Municipal Code By Setting Forth An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Required By Government Code Section 65850.7 And 65850.71 REED
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 8/25/22
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 9/1/22
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 9/6/22

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
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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:

Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated August 17, 2022
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated August 17, 2022 FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Sept. 7, 2022
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Closed Session – 5:30 p.m.

Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Council Member Kyle Blade; Council Member Peggy Breeden

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor Solomon P. Rajaratnam Staff Present: City Attorney Koczanowicz (WebEx); City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon; Finance Director Freese; P& R Director Wegener; PW Director Reed; Chief McLaughlin

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff pulled item 6 due to Hayman’s excused absence
 Blades – Breeden 3 Ayes; 2 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

CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4) - one case

REGULAR SESSION
ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – Council authorized staff to initiate an unlawful retainer action against Christopher Lilly

PRESENTATIONS

1. Police Department Update MCLAUGHLIN

PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Comments heard from:
 R. Wagner
o bike path user, thanked stuff for continuing to maintain it o Concerned about water bubbling up from N. Gold Canyon

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS / DIRECTION
Breeden – asked about how we handle direction
Blades – invited public to the ‘Let’s Talk’ event at Freedom Park 8/18 – 3pm-6pm

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – August 17, 2022

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated August 3, 2022 CHARLON

3. A Resolution Approving The Project List For Fiscal Year 2022-2023 For The California State Of Good Repair (SGR) Program For The Following Project: Electric Transit Van Replacement Reso 22-56 SMITH

4. Resolution Authorizing Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments Reso 22-57 FREESE

5. Resolution Authorizing Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments Reso 22-58 FREESE Approval of Consent Calendar: Blades – Breeden 3 Ayes; 2 Absent

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

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

7. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving A Community Development Activity Agreement (CD#17.21.1) With The County Of Kern For Funding For Leroy Jackson Sports Complex Improvements To The Lower Softball Fields In The Amount Of $107,111, And Accepting The Terms Of The Receipt Of (CDBG) Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Agreement Reso 22-59 WEGENER
Comments heard from: T. Wiknich – would like explanation as to why paragraph K on page 9 and paragraph E on page 7 included in contract – Attorney to respond via email  Breeden – Blades 3 Ayes; 2 Absent

ORDINANCES

8. Introduction And First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The City Of Ridgecrest Municipal Code By Setting Forth An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Required By Government Code Section 65850.7 REED  Motion To Waive Reading In Full An Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code By Setting Forth An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Required By Government Code Section 65850.7. o Blades – Breeden 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
 Motion To Introduce, By Title Only, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code By Setting Forth An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Required By Government Code Section 65850.7 o Blades – Breeden 3 Ayes; 2 Absent

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – August 17, 2022

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 8/4/22
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 8/9/22
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 8/10/22 - CANCELED
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 a.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
 Report from 8/17/22

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 7:30 p.m.

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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Request for Sponsorship of the Petroglyph Rock Art Festival PRESENTED BY:

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

The Petroglyph Rock Art Festival will be held November 5-6, 2022. Business leaders from the Ridgecrest community are planning the Petroglyph Rock Art Festival to highlight the rock art in the area and to brand the Ridgecrest area as the rock art capital of North America. With the Petroglyphs in Little Petroglyph Canyon, the area is widely known for having some of the finest Petroglyphs in North America and Little Petroglyph Canyon is designated as a national historic landmark.

The festival has been established as an annual event and is a tremendous draw to bring tourists to the Ridgecrest area to stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants and shop at local businesses. Once tourists have been to Ridgecrest, we envision many of them coming back again because there is much to see within a short drive of the Ridgecrest area.

The Petroglyph Education Foundation has been actively raising donations to fund the event and this year has made a request for the City of Ridgecrest to sponsor the event through in-kind services including traffic and crowd control.

FISCAL IMPACT: In-kind contributions to be determined
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a resolution authorizing in-kind services CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Sept. 7, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE 2022 PETROGLYPH FESTIVAL AS A SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE CITY AND

AUTHORIZE IN KIND SERVICE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT
WHEREAS, the City recognizes and acknowledges the importance of public events that serve to enrich the civic, charitable, cultural, economic, athletic, and education of the community; and,
WHEREAS, the City encourages support of public events that provide the community and visitors these enrichments; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to support the 2022 Petroglyph Festival as a signature event and the allocating of in-kind services to assist with costs associated with holding a signature event in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the City can benefit from a successful signature event, with increased revenues from tourism.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest does hereby:

1. Declare that the 2022 Petroglyph Festival is a Signature Event for the City of Ridgecrest; and,

2. Commit to providing in-kind services in an amount to be determined.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7
th day of September, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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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: Sept. 7, 2022
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Proposed Action To Reorganize Council Committee Assignments PRESENTED BY:

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

City Council asked for this item to be placed on an upcoming agenda to discuss council committee assignments with the potential of reorganizing committee members to relieve Council Member Breeden of her assignments due to her health needs.

Attached is the listing of current assignments for review and help in discussions.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint members to committee(s) – voice vote/consensus CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Sept. 7, 2022
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Commissions, Board, & Committees Mayor Eric A. Bruen Peggy Breeden L. Scott Hayman Solomon P. Rajaratnam Kyle Blades Planning Commission
(Each Council Member nominates a commissioner) Juan 'Bernie' Mondragon Megan Richter Vanessa Hayman Warren Cox Bill Farris Jr.

Personnel Commission
(Each Council Member nominates a commissioner) Dana Griffin Mike Avery Reg Johnson Roger Ussery Bill Farris Jr.

Construction Appeals Board
(Each Council Member nominates a commissioner) Jerry Griffin Bill Freund Mike Ferguson Ryan Smith Handicap Access Appeals Board
(Municipal Code requires 2 members be physically handicapped, 2 members experienced in construction, and 1 member be a public member
Pamela Gratton Crisian Loya Chris Hill Ryan Smith
Activate Community Talents and Interventions For Optimal Neighborhoods Task Force (ACTION) (2 Council Appointments)
Ridgecrest Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) (1 Council Appointment & 1 Alternate) Staff - M. McKenzie Rajaratnam Veterans Advisory Committee
(1 Council Appointment & 1 Alternate)
Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG)
(1 Council Appointment & 1 Alternate) Blades Breeden
Navy Community Council
(Mayor + 1 Council Appointment) Bruen Rajaratnam
IWV Groundwater Authority Hayman Breeden
Finance Committee Hayman Bruen
Youth Advisory Council Hayman Bruen
Civilian & Military Affairs Mayor Chief of Police
East Kern County Air Pollution Control Board Blades
Quad State Local Governments Authority Bruen
League of California Cities Blades Bruen
Disaster Council (appointments set by Municipal Code) Mayor/Chair City Manager/Director of Emergency Services
Chief of Police/Asst.

Director of Emergency
Services
Round Table/BLM - last met via phone 12/17/20, previous was 11/19/20 Blades Infrastructure Committee Rajaratnam Blades Planning Commissioner Warren Cox
Planning Commissioner
William Jinkins
City Organization and Services Breeden Bruen Planning Commissioner Vanessa Hayman
Planning Commissioner
Bill Farris Jr.

Parks, Recreation, Quality of Life (includes Senior Advisory Council and Arts Council) Hayman Bruen Planning Commissioner Vanessa Hayman
Planning Commissioner
William Jinkins
Economic Development Committee Blades Rajaratnam Planning Commissioner Bill Farris Jr.

Planning Commissioner
Bernie Mondragon
Measure V (Each Council Member nominates a member) Marshall 'Chip' Holloway Chris Hill John Harper Vu Ngo Holly Farris EAST Kern EDC Breeden Staff - M. McKenzie
Kern EDC Bill Farris Jr.

Other Emergency Service Personnel as
appointed by the Director of Emergency
Services to fulfill critical functions
updated July 2022
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SUBJECT: A Resolution To Approve The Professional Service Agreement With Willdan Engineering For An Amount Not To Exceed $217,073.00 For Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services For The City Clean CA Leroy Jackson Improvements And Authorize The City Manager To Sign The Agreement PRESENTED BY: Nerissa Wegener, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY:

The City of Ridgecrest has been awarded $1,840,000.00 from Cal Trans for the Local Clean CA grant on February 1, 2022 to make improvements at the Leroy Jackson Sports Complex.

This project will consist of completion of the walking path, to include solar lighting and shade huts along the path, lighting at the tennis courts, new drinking fountains, Dial-a-ride enclosure, shaded kiosk for educational signage, trash, recycle and compost receptacles, and lots of new trees and plants for additional shade, and ADA improvement in the existing Northern Parking Lot.

In this agreement Wildan will also assist with the design and construction of repair/replacement of 6 tennis courts making 3 of the courts usable for tennis and pickle ball using the ARPA funding. The tennis court project was approved by council on May 4, 2022.

The City of Ridgecrest requires professional environmental, Civil design, architectural, mechanical, and construction engineering services. The proposed Engineering Services are on a time and materials basis for an initial not to exceed estimated fee with a clause to allow for written amendments with council approval.

This is a full service contract, which will provide City staff with valuable assets to complete this project per the grant timeline and aid in the reporting and invoicing process. With the current project load on both Parks & Recreation and Public Works we felt it necessary to utilize a consultant firm to further City Staff and keep the limited personnel we have doing their day to day tasks
The City of Ridgecrest solicited one engineering firm, as specified in the grant guidelines for proposals, and hand selected Willdan Engineering due to the short turn around period and the amount of staff Willdan had available to tackle a project such as this. Willdan Engineering Currently works with the City on many other Public Works Projects and has a proven track record for delivering projects.

The consultant fee for the project is $217,073.00. Staff negotiated the price after an in house cost estimate for design services was prepared. Staff got the original proposal down roughly $7,000.00 from the original presented fee. After negotiations and project Discussion with Deputy Director Mike Bustos, staff feels the fee is fair for the task at hand.

Staff recommends that the City Council approves the project and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement with Willdan Engineering for all services previously mentioned.

FISCAL IMPACT: $217,073.00 for all Engineering services associated with the project. (100% reimbursable through the Clean California Grant).

ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering for Engineering Services for the Clean California Leroy Jackson Improvement Project.

2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer accounts and create an initial purchase order in the amount of $217,073.00 for Engineering Services from the Capital Improvement fund.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for Engineering Services in the amount of $217,073.00 for the Leroy Jackson Improvement Project.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Nerissa Wegener Action Date: September 7th, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 22-

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $217,073.00 FOR PRELIMINARY/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY CLEAN CA LEROY JACKSON IMPROVEMENTS;

AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest has been awarded $1,840,000 from Caltrans for the Local Clean CA grant on February 1, 2022 to make improvements at the Leroy Jackson Sports Complex; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest solicited one engineering firm consistent with grant guidelines, for proposals and has selected Willdan Engineering. Wildan Engineering Currently works with the City on other Public Works Projects and has a proven track record for delivering projects; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest requires professional environmental, design and construction engineering services; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Engineering Services are on a time and materials basis for a not to exceed fee; and,
WHEREAS, the services are for all environmental, design and construction engineering management services for a grant funded project including but not limited to: environmental, design, cost estimates, bidding assistance, shop drawing review, RFI’s, certified payroll monitoring, labor compliance, progress billing, inspection, change orders, contract administration, conflict resolution and materials testing; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed time and materials not to exceed fee for the project is $217,073; and,
WHEREAS, the amount budgeted for these services was $275,000 of the $1,840,000 awarded for the grant project; and,
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued to Wildan Engineering for $217,073 for all Engineering Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering for Engineering Services for the Leroy Jackson Improvement Project.

2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer accounts and create an initial purchase order in the amount of $217,073 for Engineering Services from the Capital Improvement fund.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for Engineering Services in the amount of $217,073 for the Leroy Jackson Improvement Project.

RESOLUTION NO. 22-XX Page 2 of 2
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7
th day of September 2022 by the following vote.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
August 1, 2022 (Revised August 8, 2022)
Mr. Travis Reed
Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Subject: Professional Engineering Services for Leroy Jackson Park in the City of Ridgecrest
Dear Mr. Reed:

Willdan Engineering (Willdan) has been pleased to currently provide engineering services for the above referenced project. For your consideration, Willdan Engineering has prepared the following proposal for the City’s planned improvements to Leroy Jackson Park. Willdan provides a complete range of building and safety staffing, building plan check, code compliance, land development, engineering, planning consulting, construction engineering, and labor compliance services to local agencies – often on an as-needed basis. Willdan has pioneered the extension of staff services in California since our inception.

Project Understanding
Willdan understands that the City would like to improve Leroy Jackson Park with a number of renovations and replacements, including:
 Clean California Grant Funded Improvements
o Repairing and completing an ADA accessible walking path o Installing solar lighting along the walking path
o Xeriscape with native plants and shade trees
o Installing (2) drinking fountains with bottle fillers o Replacing/adding benches with shade structures along the path o Adding waste receptacles with proper labeling
o Installing lighting for tennis courts with timer switch o Adding educational signage (litter abatement and native plants) o Adding a Dial-A-Ride transit stop with shaded seating  ARPA Grant Funded Improvements
o Tennis court resurfacing
The existing Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex is bounded on the north by Drummond Avenue and on the east by French Avenue. The limits of proposed improvements on the south side will be the existing Skate Park and on the west side will be just beyond the westerly edges of the existing field areas. There will be no improvements made to the existing parking lot, except for changes to the striping, including moving ADA stalls. The existing stalls need to be checked for ADA compliance and if they are not compliant, they need to be restriped at an alternate location that is compliant. The existing park has tennis courts, parking lot, concession/restroom building, pavilion lighting, sidewalks, sports fields, and sports park lighting. There is also existing curbing installed around the proposed walking path. There are some areas of the existing curbing that are damaged and will need repair. There are also some areas where there are gaps in the existing curbing that need to be filled in with new curb. Three of the existing six tennis courts will be resurfaced and the three southerly courts will require a new post-tension slab to be designed. The City of Ridgecrest
August 1, 2022 (Revised August 8, 2022)

three northerly tennis courts are to be striped for pickle ball and tennis courts after the resurfacing is complete.

Topographic survey is only anticipated to be needed for any non-compliant ADA ramps and for the ADA walking path, and all survey data will be provided by the City. The City will be furnishing an aerial survey of the entire site, along with supplemental ground survey for conforms.

The City has State funding (ARPA and Clean California) to construct the proposed project. The State funding is allocated through Caltrans and the grant administration is only anticipated to require project cost accounting and reimbursement invoicing to Caltrans. Separate consultant invoices will be provided for the two grant funding sources. The construction documents will also include separate bid schedules for each funding source.

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and look forward to discussing the tasks shown below with you.

SCOPE OF WORK
Civil Engineering – Plans, Specifications and Estimates Preliminary Engineering

1. Meet with the City staff to review available project information. Obtain record drawings of utility plans, park plans, roadway plans, striping plans, lighting plans.

2. Willdan will prepare a base plan with the existing improvements and utilities for the project areas.

3. Willdan will use City’s topographical survey from ROW to ROW and record of survey for the design of the walkway and base map preparation.

4. Willdan will prepare engineering drawings for the improvements. Plans will be prepared on 24-inch by 36-inch layout. Plans will be submitted electronically for City review and comment.

If requested, final approved drawings will be submitted on Mylar, wet signed by the engineerof-record.

5. Provide a typical photometric analysis of solar lighting along path and recommend spacing, pole height, and fixture wattage that meet recommended Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards.

6. During all phases of the project, Willdan will provide coordination with City staff as required to keep them apprised of the project schedule and details of the proposed improvements. Draft plans will be submitted to City staff for review and commenting at the design submittal milestones.

7. Submit preliminary plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) to the City for review and comments along with the Design Development Plan referenced in the Landscape Architecture section of this scope of work.

Utility Notices
City of Ridgecrest
August 1, 2022 (Revised August 8, 2022)

1. We do not anticipate any impacts to existing utilities, with the exception of a waterline connection for the proposed drinking fountains, but if we identify an impact during the design phase, Willdan will notify and coordinate with the utility agencies regarding the projectrelated modification of their facilities.

2. Determine special requirements for utility facilities, including protection, right-of-way, and construction methods within the vicinity of the utility.

Final Design Engineering

1. Civil Construction Plans will include 100-scale plan view of the of the park with typical crosssections, notes, and details sufficient to support bid and construction. Existing and proposed surface profiles will be included for street centerline and edge of pavements. Plan layout will include horizontal control and station callouts horizontal alignment. We do not anticipate the need for a vertical profile but will add necessary elevations for the construction of the walkway.

2. Prepare 1”=40’ scaled park lighting plans in AutoCAD 2021, stamped and signed by a Registered Engineer. The final construction plans shall identify all work to be done, with clear call-outs, construction notes and general notes referencing materials, sizes, depths, distances, dimensions, quantities and manufacturer model numbers for the construction of a fully functional street lighting system consistent with best principles and practices.

3. Prepare 1”=40’ scaled signing and striping plan on AutoCAD 2021, stamped and signed by a Registered Engineer.

4. Quantity sheets will include tabulated quantities based on centerline stationing.

5. Existing parking lot is not included within this scope of work, but ADA ramps will be verified and upgraded as needed.

6. Plans will call out utility adjustments, if required.

7. Typical sections will be provided for the project limits.

8. Prepare contract documents, including notice inviting bids, bid schedule, bid forms, and sample agreement.

9. Compile current general provisions as provided by the City of Ridgecrest.

10. Provide technical specifications for the installation of the concrete improvements, striping, and new park lighting systems, including wiring, foundations, luminaries, poles and other appurtenant components consistent with best practices for park lighting construction.

11. Prepare engineer’s opinion of probable cost.

12. Upon approval, resubmit final PS&E for City advertisement and bidding.

Bidding Support and Construction Support

1. Willdan will provide civil design team support during the bid period, including responses to RFIs and preparation of (1) addendum.

2. Willdan will also provide engineering support during construction and will respond to RFI’s, RFC’s and Submittal review requests. Willdan assumes 1 site visit to provide design clarifications during construction.

Assumptions

1. A geotechnical investigation will not be required for this project.

2. The project will be categorically exempt under CQEA.

3. No biological survey will be required for this project.

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4. There are no Federal funds involved in this project and NEPA Compliance is not required.

5. A new electrical service to the site will not be required.

6. 2,500 psi concrete will be specified for walkway and foundations.

7. Foundation designs will assume 2,500 psi footings, and Type 5 soil.

Landscape Architecture
Design Development Plan
Prepare Design Development Plan / Preliminary Park Layout Plan illustrating in greater detail the proposed improvements. The design development plan will be based on the descriptions of improvements presented in the conceptual site plan prepared by Peter Brown of Earth Landscaping dated 1/25/2022. The plan will be prepared in plan view at 1”=40’ scale. The design development plan will address, in further detail and understanding, the spatial requirements and relationship for the renovation improvements including circulation functions, landscape and irrigation. In addition, specific items that will be illustrated in the plan are:
 Address easements and drainage patterns.
 Address shade shelters and locations.
 Address planting palette suggestions for trees, shrubs, and groundcovers, along with their respective locations. Species shall include drought adaptive and California native plants.  Address irrigation systems and relocation (i.e., smart controllers, control valves, and lowflow drip).  Address the layout of the decorative concrete walkways.  Address preservation of trees and/or other noteworthy features.  Address pedestrian circulation.
 Address site amenities, (i.e., tables, benches, trash receptacles, and drinking fountains) Submit the design development plan design to the City for review and comments. Upon the review and comments from the City staff, present a final site design and development plan design for final review and acceptance that addresses the comments from all parties.

Landscape Construction Drawings
 Prepare Site Amenities Layout and Construction Plans at 1”=20’ scale.  Prepare Park Irrigation System Modification Plans at 1”=20’ scale.  Prepare Park Planting Plans at 1”=20’ scale.
 Prepare Landscape Construction and Site Amenities Construction Installation Details Sheets.

Specifications and Engineer’s Estimate
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 Prepare Landscape Specifications (SSPWC Greenbook Format) & Construction Cost Estimates
Bidding Support and Construction Support
 Review and respond to request for information.
 Shop drawings review and acceptance.

As-Builts
 Preparation of Contractor’s as-built drawings to record drawings. In preparing the record drawings, Willdan will take the original construction drawings (and any bulletins issued during construction and redlines by the contractor) and make drafting notations to reflect as built conditions and submit to the City as record drawings.

Grant Administration
Willdan is thoroughly familiar with regulations pertaining to project delivery requiring expenditures of federal, state, county, and local funds, including:
 Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Program
(AHRP)
 Surface Transportation Program Local (STPL)
 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU)
 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
(CMQAQ)
 Highway Bridge Program (HBP)
 State Gas Tax
 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
 Measure M, R and W
 Proposition 42
 SBI
 Active Transportation Program (ATP)
 Call for Projects
 Proposition A and C
 Proposition IB
 Transportation Development Act (TDA)
 Various other grant and funding sources
This knowledge is critical in executing projects funded by federal or state programs that have special permitting and reporting requirements. Willdan routinely utilizes Caltrans LAPM as a technical resource and has coordinated, prepared, and submitted all necessary documentation to Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, FRFA, CTC, CCC, CDFW, RWQCB, etc.

Willdan has coordinated, prepared, and submitted all necessary documentation to Caltrans/ FHWA to assist local agencies with securing federal authorization and obligation of funds (E-76).

Willdan has prepared funding applications, award packages, invoices, and other required documentation to secure funding and ensure reimbursement of expenditures.

For the State funds being utilized for this project, reimbursement invoices will be prepared and submitted to Caltrans on behalf of the City.

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Caltrans Invoicing

1. Maintain accounting records of incurred project costs.

2. Prepare progress invoices at least every 3 months in compliance with the Restricted Grant Agreement between the City of Ridgecrest and Caltrans.

3. Prepare quarterly progress reports to Caltrans.

4. Submit quarterly invoice and progress report package to Caltrans on behalf of the City.

5. Submit final closeout report to the Caltrans Contract Manager. * City to provide copies of final consultant invoices, contractor progress payments, final retention payment, and copies of cancelled checks.

Bidding Assistance

1. Assist the City with advertising the plans and specifications in local newspaper (The Bakersfield Californian) in compliance with Public Contract Code Section 10140. This proposal assumes that the City will pay the publication fees directly to the newspaper agency.

2. Coordinate with plan rooms to advertise the plans and specifications in their publications.

Electronic copies of the plans and specifications will be distributed to at least three online plan rooms.

3. Review and respond to RFIs and questions that may arise during the advertisement process.

4. Assist with reviews of “or equal” products prior to bid opening.

5. Prepare and issue addenda during the advertisement period (up to 2).

6. Schedule a pre-bid meeting at least two weeks prior to bid opening date.

7. Attend and conduct pre-bid meeting.

8. Prepare pre-bid meeting minutes and publish as an addendum.

9. Coordinate with the City to open bids publicly, read aloud, and prepare bid opening log sheet.

10. Review the three lowest bids.

11. Verify eligibility of the apparent low bidder and its subcontractors to receive contract awards by confirming current, active license status with the State of California Contractors License Board and non-appearance on the Federal List of Parties Excluded (debarment list).

12. Check references of lowest, responsive bidder.

13. Document any irregularities in the bids.

14. Verify the low bidder's qualifications.

15. Prepare the bid summary.

16. Prepare a recommendation of contract award.

17. Prepare the Notice of Award.

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Construction Management and Inspection
Construction Management

8. Assist City with public awareness and information program to keep residents and local stakeholders advised of project status along with impacts to traffic flow circulation, including answering public’s questions about project.

9. Prepare construction file.

10. Ensure contractor distributes public construction notices and places construction and information signs.

11. Prepare special concerns to be presented at preconstruction conference.

12. Conduct preconstruction meeting, prepare meeting minutes, and distribute to attendees.

13. Review contractor’s safety program in consultation with City staff.

14. Through Willdan’s system of project control, monitor activities related to project such that project is constructed in timely fashion pursuant to contract documents.

15. Log, track, review, and process submittals, RFIs, releases for construction (RFCs), contract change orders (CCOs), field directives, notices of proposed change (NOPCs), nonconformance reports (NCRs), construction schedule, and detailed traffic control plan.

16. Prepare clear and concise letters and memoranda, as needed. Establish a solid paper trail.

17. Review the construction schedule and enforce requirements for updating schedules and maintaining appropriate progress of the work.

18. Closely review schedule and advise contractor to take action on schedule slippage.

19. Document contractor’s 20-day notices, mechanic’s liens, and stop notices.

20. Assume responsibility for coordination with inspection staff and City staff.

21. Monitor and coordinate activities of design engineering support, surveying, testing, and work by utilities or other agencies.

22. Coordinate contractor’s field work with utility companies and other agencies.

23. Prepare weekly statement of working days and submit to contractor and City.

24. Establish and conduct biweekly construction progress meetings to:
a. Resolve all old business issues to maximum extent possible b. Address all items of new business as presented by any party c. Review project schedule and address any deviations
d. Review submittal log in terms of items needed and resubmittals required and review RFI and CCO logs
e. List status of construction items recently undertaken or ongoing f. List planned construction items for next two weeks (two-week look ahead schedule)

25. Prepare minutes for weekly construction progress meeting.

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26. Provide claims mitigation monitoring, including proactively applying foresight to discover unforeseen conflicts prior to contractor encounter.

27. Evaluate and respond to contractor’s requests for clarification of plans and specifications.

28. Ensure that all questions, conflicts, and issues are immediately brought to City’s attention and addressed with appropriate directives to contractor.

29. Conduct special site meetings, when necessary, with contractor and City staff to review job progress, scheduling, and coordination.

30. Perform quantity, time, and cost analyses required for negotiation of contract changes.

31. Negotiate and prepare change orders, including memorandum of explanation and cost estimates, to substantiate change order and send to City for review.

32. Monitor and perform immediate and thorough analysis of validity of all potential claims that arise.

33. Maintain all data for change orders and record information concerning time of dispute, time of notification by contractor, and action taken by inspector.

34. Monitor materials documentation and testing results and enforce corrections.

35. Review for approval contractor’s progress payment requests, including verifying LAPM compliance status and impact on payment; negotiate differences over amount with contractor; and process payments through City's Project Manager.

36. Monitor preparation of punch list at substantial completion and follow up.

37. Routinely review construction files to ensure conformance to City standards and good construction management practices.

Construction Inspection

1. Review plans, specifications, and all other contract- and construction-related documents.

2. Conduct a field investigation of the project area to become familiar with the existing facilities and the project environment.

3. Become familiar with traffic control plans, construction schedule, construction sequence, and permit requirements from other agencies.

4. Verify that the contractor conforms to the design survey line and grades.

5. Attend weekly progress meetings with the construction manager, contractor, and subcontractors.

6. Provide full-time and as-needed construction inspection of the work to monitor materials and methods for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents; and address and document non-conforming items as they are discovered.

7. Monitor compliance with Cal OSHA requirements and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Although Willdan will monitor the activities, it is the contractor’s sole responsibility to provide workers with a safe working environment.

8. Provide the labor compliance manager with labor and equipment reports.

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9. Meet with the contractor at the beginning of each day and review the proposed work plan, including specific details that may affect progress.

10. Conduct daily measurements of quantities of work with the contractor.

11. Review actual contractor performance throughout the day and discuss discrepancies with the contractor as they occur.

12. Assist in coordination of engineering support, surveying, specialty inspections, and fieldwork by utility companies.

13. Coordinate with Contractor and utility companies to assist in the identification of unknown utilities and possible relocation of interfering structures or lines.

14. Ensure contractor restores centerline ties and provides updated centerline tie-out notes, if any are disturbed.

15. Ensure compliance of Underground Service Alert notification/delineation.

16. Evaluate the contractor’s operation and production with respect to quality and progress and report to the construction manager.

17. Photograph continuous property frontages once prior to construction and once immediately following construction. Maintain a photographic record of key elements of each major operation of work each day, with increased detail in situations of potential changes or claims.

18. Closely monitor testing results and require the contractor to provide corrective measures to achieve compliance.

19. Maintain copies of all permits needed to construct the projects and enforce special requirements of each.

20. Prepare and maintain detailed daily diary inspector reports on construction progress.

21. Prepare clear and concise letters and memoranda, as needed. Establish a solid paper trail.

22. Assist with the review and evaluation of change order work.

23. Provide complete measurements and calculations documentation to administer progress payments.

24. Maintain and submit a clean set of plans marked in red for as-built corrections on record drawings to be filed with the City.

25. Prepare a punch list at substantial completion and follow up with the contractor regarding progress of corrections.

Labor Compliance Management and Oversight
Our general scope of work to provide Labor Compliance Management and Oversight includes:

1. Review and update state and federal labor compliance components of project specifications to ensure adherence to current labor regulations and requirements.

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2. Verify applicable wage determination ten (10) days prior to bid opening; document verification as required. If wage determination has changed from what appears in project specifications, provide addendum and proof of receipt by plan holders.

3. Verify eligibility of selected contractor and its subcontractors to receive contract awards by confirming current, active license status with Contractors State License Board; current registration with California Department of Industrial Relations; current, valid contractor’s bond and workers’ compensation coverage; non-appearance on Federal List of Parties Excluded and State Division of Labor Standards Enforcement debarment lists.

4. Attend preconstruction conference to present labor compliance requirements to contractor and subcontractors; prepare minutes and attendance record thereof.

5. Verify and document job-site posting of wage rate information and labor compliance posters.

6. Receive and review labor compliance documentation from public works observers or inspectors and compare with contractor-submitted documents. Monitor contractor-submitted payroll documentation on a continuous basis, including weekly certified payroll reports, fringe benefit statements, apprenticeship documentation, and payroll deduction authorizations.

7. Follow up with contractor by telephone, email, and/or certified mail regarding required document submittals and payroll discrepancies and deficiencies. Provide detailed description of alleged deficiencies; outline corrective action to be taken; and enforce regulatory deadlines for compliance.

8. Receive, pursue, and document labor complaints; prepare violation reports to oversight agencies as required; recommend special action to be taken if contractor continuously fails to comply with requests and requirements.

9. Coordinate with City staff the withholding of progress and/or retention payments if contractor fails to abide by labor compliance requirements.

10. Maintain content and format of the labor compliance file in conformance with applicable government requirements.

11. Coordinate project file reviews by authorized county, state, and federal agencies.

12. Submit complete labor compliance file to City for retention.

Materials Testing
Willdan will provide material testing services through our subconsultant, Twining Laboratories.

Our scope for Materials Testing includes:

1. Obtain sample of native soil and run maximum density testing.

2. Provide qualified soils technician on site, periodically, to conduct verification field testing (nuclear gauge) of compacted subgrade for the walking path, ADA improvements, and foundations.

3. Provide and submit daily reports to field construction manager/inspector.

4. Provide engineering support, inspector/technician coordination, dispatch, material engineering review, test reporting, QA/QC, and administrative support services.

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5. Promptly submit daily reports, including information on field observations, sampling and testing, and related laboratory testing. These reports will conform to the project specifications and applicable codes and be provided to the City's designated representative for review.

Land Surveying
It is Willdan’s understanding the City of Ridgecrest will provide the necessary Land Surveying services needed for the project.

Willdan Staff Qualifications
Tasks
Proposed Staff Member
PS&E & Bidding
Assistance
Mr. Tyrone Peter, PE
 BS, Engineering and Civil Engineering, Tamil Nadu College of Engineering  Civil Engineering, Murugappa Polytechnic
 Civil Engineer, California No. 81888
 16 Years' Experience
Landscape
Architecture
Mr. John Hidalgo, RLA
 BS, Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona  European Study Tour, California Polytechnic State University, School of Architecture, Pomona  Landscape Architect, California No. 3551
 Licensed Contractor, California C-27 No. 713613
 29 Years’ Experience
Grant
Admin
Ms. Lani Alfonso, PE
 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California  Professional Civil Engineer, California Registration No. 56397  30 Years’ Experience
Construction
Management
& Inspection
Mr. Mike Bustos, PE, ENV SP
 BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo  Civil Engineer, California No. 73173
 Envision Sustainability Professional, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure  22 Years’ Experience
Labor
Compliance
Ms. Jane Freij
 BA, Linguistics (Summa Cum Laude), University of Kansas  Member, Phi Beta Kappa
 Attorney Assistant Training Program, Litigation/Corporations Certificate (with honors), University of California, Los Angeles
 30 Years’ Experience
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Ross Khiabani, PE, GE
 MS, Geotechnical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach  Geology, Pahlavi University, Iran
 Professional Civil Engineer, California, No. 37156
 Professional Geotechnical Engineer, California, No. 2202  Professional Civil Engineer, Nevada, No. 11256
 Professional Civil Engineer, Arizona, No. 27068
FEE
Willdan proposes the work mentioned above for a not-to-exceed fee of $217,073. Any additional ask not listed here will be under a separate task order. Please see attached fee matrix for a breakdown of costs associated with the scope of work outlined above.

Please indicate the City’s approval and authorization to proceed by either printing out and signing two originals and returning one hard copy original to our office, or by scanning one signed original and returning it by email.

Thank you for this opportunity to be of continuing service to the City of Ridgecrest. We recognize the importance of this project to the City and are committed to realizing its timely and successful completion. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact me at (805) 279-6870 or [email protected].

Respectfully submitted, Approval and Authorization to Proceed By:

WILLDAN ENGINEERING CITY OF RIDGECREST
Mike Bustos, PE, ENV SP
Deputy Director of Construction Travis Reed, Public Works Director Management and Inspection Services
August 8, 2022
Date Date
Enclosure
910005/WW.00.60/P22-248_23666
City of Ridgecrest
August 1, 2022 (Revised August 8, 2022)

LEROY JACKSON PARK CONCEPT PLAN
TASK / CLASSIFICATION Deputy Director Special Funding Engineer Principal Landscape Architect Senior Design Manager Senior Designer II Senior Planner Senior Landscape Architect Utility Coordinator Labor Compliance Manager Assistant Construction Manager Assistant Engineer IV Assistant Engineer II Public Works Observer2 Materials Testing3 (Twining) HOURLY RATE: $199 $199 $173 $169 $160 $158 $153 $153 $145 $145 $143 $132 $123 LS

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Preliminary Engineering
Photometrics, Lighting, and Striping 4 10 20 $5,346 $50 $5,404Civil and Drainage Improvements 6 12 4 20 $6,326 $50 $6,384 Utility Notices 4 4 $1,140 $350 $1,543Final Engineering Photometrics, Lighting, and Striping 26 32 $5,988 $50 $6,046Civil and Drainage Improvements 26 4 32 $6,154 $50 $6,212 Bidding Support and Construction Support 22 8 8 $2,936 $2,936

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Design Development Plan 8 28 20 $8,308 $200 $8,538Landscape Construction Drawings 20 200 300 $73,660 $73,660Specifications and Engineer's Estimate 8 20 $3,864 $3,864Bidding Support and Construction Support 2 12 20 $4,822 $4,822 GRANT ADMINISTRATION (INVOICING) 2 18 4 $4,560 $4,560BIDDING ASSISTANCE 6 12 $2,934 $2,934CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION1 24 2 156 440 $81,822 $81,822LABOR COMPLIANCE 30 $4,350 $4,350MATERIALS TESTING $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 TOTALS 48 18 30 18 18 0 248 6 30 172 68 424 440 $4,000 $216,210 $750 $217,073 City of Ridgecrest
Professional Engineering Services for
FOR

FEE PROPOSAL
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TOTAL
LABOR
MISC.

EXPENSE TOTAL COST
1 This not-to-exceed fee is based on assumed 50-working day construction duration, with inspection services assumed at no more than 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Additional services needed beyond the contract specified date of completion will be provided on a time-and-material basis at Willdan's standard hourly rates. Overtime inspection services are not included, but will be billed at 1.5 times normal hourly rate if required and may require adjustment to the approved budget. Work performed by support staff with titles not explicitly listed herein will be charged in accordance with Willdan's standard hourly rates. 2 This proposal assumes prevailing wage is required for inspection.3 Materials testing scope of work is uknown at the time of proposal submission. The amount included is just a budgetary allowance. 6 This Page Intentionally Left Blank
Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution To Amend A Professional Services Agreement With Willdan Engineering Inc. In The Amount Of $11,578.00 To Include The Analysis Of Class 3 Defects And Include The Class 3 Repairs In The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project And The Engineers Report
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY:

The City of Ridgecrest previously entered into an agreement with Willdan Engineering Inc. to provide Design Engineering Services for the Phase II Sewer Project, and a detailed engineering report. The previous scope of work was as follows: Design a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update for replacing/repairing all remaining Grade 4 and 5 class defects in the sewer collections mains and trunks, corresponding rehabilitation of the connecting manholes to accomplish repairs to the sewer trunks in China Lake Boulevard between Argus and California Avenue, and in California Avenue between China Lake Boulevard and Richmond Avenue. The specific project included inspection/evaluation of about 8,500 feet of existing sewer pipe and the corresponding 29 manholes, asset assessment, defining the best repair approach for the condition identified, estimating of probable construction costs, scheduling of construction projects, and preparing an updated engineering report.

With the acceptance of this proposal this will include the analysis of class 3 defects for the Phase II project, as well as the CIP update and the engineers report. Willdan will prepare revised preliminary estimate for the City of Ridgecrest’s review and approval, prior to the changes, revise plans and estimates as necessary; and revise the engineers report and update the multi-year CIP program. The design effort will be significant, since the CCTV Videos and the report have to be reviewed a second time to locate the point repairs, that previously were not addressed.

The fee for the project amendment is $11,578.00. City Council previously authorized a Professional Services agreement in the amount of $157,487.00 via. Resolution 2020-48.

The new amended total, if approved shall be $166,065.00. The fee will be funded with Wastewater Enterprise Fund, and staff feels it is a very fair price for the work which is necessary.

Staff recommends that the City Council approves the amended agreement and authorizes the City Manager, Ron Strand, to execute the amended agreement with Willdan Engineering Inc.

Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
FISCAL IMPACT: Previous - $157,487.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

Amendment 1 - $11,578.00
Revised Total - $166,065.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Award the Revised Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering described above for the Phase II Sewer Project.

2. Allocate $11,578.00 of additional Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

3. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer accounts and amend a purchase order for a total amount of $166,065.00

4. Authorize the City Manager, Ronald Strand, to execute the contract.

CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested Submitted by: Lovette Alligood Action Date: Sept. 7, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 22-xx

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,578.00 TO INCLUDE THE ANALYSIS OF CLASS 3 DEFECTS AND INCLUDE THE CLASS 3 REPAIRS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

PROJECT AND THE ENGINEERS REPORT
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest requires amended professional design, engineering services from Willdan Engineering for the Phase II Sewer multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update project; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed services are based on time and materials for a not to exceed fee with written authorization; and,
WHEREAS, the services are for all design and engineering services such as, inspection/evaluation of about 8,500 feet of existing sewer pipe and the corresponding 29 manholes, asset assessment, defining the best repair approach for the condition identified, estimating of probable construction costs, scheduling of construction projects, and preparing an updated engineering report to include class 3 defects; and,
WHEREAS, the original time and materials not to exceed fee for the Design and Engineering Services is for a total of $157,487.00; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amended time and materials not to exceed fee for the Design Engineering Services is for a total amendment cost of $11,578.00. The revised total for a shovel project shall be $166,065.00; and,
WHEREAS, the funds will be allocated from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. Amend a Professional Services Agreement to Willdan Engineering for Design, Cost Estimates and Engineering services for the Phase II Sewer and multi-year Capital Improvement Plan update Project.

2. Allocate an additional $11,578.00 Wastewater Enterprise Funds to the previously authorized $157,487.00 by Resolution 20-48 as the source of City funding.

3. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer account and amend a purchase order in the amount of $11,578.00, for a total of $166,065.00.

4. Authorize the City Manager, Ronald Strand, to execute the contract.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September 2022 by the following vote.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
WILLDAN – PHASE II SEWER
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WILLDAN – PHASE II SEWER
This Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Agreement ("Amendment No. 1") is entered into as of September 7, 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Ridgecrest, a municipal corporation ("City"), and Willdan Engineering, a California corporation (“Willdan”). City and Willdan are sometimes hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS
A. Pursuant to Resolution 20-48, on January 7, 2021, City and Willdan entered into a Consultant Agreement for Professional and Engineering Services to provide design for the multiyear Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update for replacing/repairing all remaining Grade 4 and 5 class defects in the sewer collection mains and trunks, and corresponding rehabilitation of the connecting manholes for the trunk sewer. (“Master Agreement”). The Master Agreement” which is attached hereto as Attachment “B”. Phase II Sewer Line Rehabilitation encompasses China Lake Boulevard between Argus and California Avenue, and in California Avenue between China Lake Boulevard and Richmond Avenue, and various point repairs in the City of Ridgecrest. After the first draft of plans were submitted, the City found it necessary to change direction and alter the scope of work to include Grade 3 defects and change rehabilitation methods to a complete replacement if we had more than four (4) point repairs between existing manholes. With this Willdan has prepared a cost differential for the additional work as apparent in Attachment “A” B. Section 20 (Integration) of the Master Agreement, states that the agreement “may not be modified or altered except in writing, signed by both parties”.

C. As commenced, the City has requested Willdan to submit a Change Order proposal to detail the additional requested work. The Change Order is attached hereto as Attachment “A”.

D. The Parties now desire to amend the Master Agreement to provide for certain professional and engineering consulting services related to design services including Class 3 defects/repairs in the CIP project and the engineers report. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Master Agreement.

A G R E E M E N T
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, City and Willdan hereby agree to amend the Master Agreement by this Amendment No. 1 as follows:

1. Additional Design Services. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 1, Willdan will provide through its professionals, the necessary professional and engineering services, as indicated by the tasks enumerated in Attachment “A” to this Amendment No. 1 consistent with applicable laws and good industry practices. For purposes of this Amendment No. 1, the aforementioned scope of additional services and tasks for design services as indicated in Attachment A shall hereinafter be referred to generally by the capitalized term “Work”. Work shall only be authorized and commenced for specific tasks and projects as provided for in Section 2(c) of the Master Agreement.

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WILLDAN – PHASE II SEWER

2. Consideration for Additional Services. The Section 3 of the Master Agreement shall be amended to increase the original not to exceed sum of $157,487.00 by $11,578.00 for a new total not to exceed sum, unless future written authorization is given of $166,065.00. The Scope of Services, additional tasks, and their respective funding allocations shall be amended as indicated in Attachment A.

3. Miscellaneous.
(a) Effect of Amendment. The term "Agreement" when used in this Amendment No. 1 or the Master Agreement shall mean the Master Agreement as amended, modified, and supplemented by this Amendment No. 1 unless the context would require otherwise. Except to the extent the Master Agreement is modified by this Amendment No. 1, the remaining terms and conditions of the Master Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. In the event of conflict, between the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement and the terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 1, the terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 1 shall prevail and control.
(b) Entire Agreement. The Master Agreement, together with this Amendment No.1, embodies the entire understanding between City and Willdan with respect to its subject matter and can be changed only by an instrument in writing signed by City and Willdan. (c) Headings. Headings in this Amendment No. 1 are for convenience of reference only.
(d) Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in one or more counterparts, including facsimile counterparts or electronic-mail counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one in the same Amendment No. 1.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment No. 1 has been executed as of the day and year first set forth above.

CITY OF RIDGECREST, WILLDAN ENGINEERING,
a Municipal Corporation a California Corporation
By: By:

Name: Ron Strand Name:

Title: City Manager Title:

Date: __________________ Date:

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT Page 3 of 4
WILLDAN – PHASE II SEWER
ATTACHMENT “A”
(Change Order - Additional Scope of Work)
Willdan Proposal dated August 4, 2022
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August 4, 2022
Mr. Travis Reed, PE
Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Subject: Contract Amendment Request No. 1 for Professional Engineering Services for the Ridgecrest Phase 2 Sewer line Rehabilitation Project, PO #21-302 Dear Mr. Reed:

Per previous discussions, this letter is to request authorization to modify the budget for our original design engineering services contract for the City’s Multi-Year Sewer Repair and Replacement Program and Phase Two Sewer Line Rehabilitation, Repair or Replacement Project. The City has engaged the services of Willdan Engineering to provide design engineering services, for the multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update for replacing/repairing all remaining Grade 4 and 5 class defects in the sewer collection mains and trunks, and corresponding rehabilitation of the connecting manholes for the trunk sewer. Willdan included an additional street segment on Shamrock as part of the OES improvements. Willdan included a point repair, inspected the manholes and provided design for manhole lining.

Willdan’s original budget of $154,487.00 (PO #21-302) included the design for grade 4 and grade 5 class defects.

City desired to analyze class 3 defects and include the class 3 repairs in the CIP project and the engineers report.

Contract Amendment Request No. 1 would provide additional compensation for the extended scope in the amount of $11,578, making our current amended contract amount $166,065.

The design effort was significant since the CCTV videos and the reports had to be reviewed again to locate the point repairs, prepare preliminary estimate for City’s review and approval prior to the changes, revise the plans, estimates, the engineers report and update the multi-year CIP program to include class 3 repairs.

Based on the aforementioned items, Willdan’s Contract Amendment Request No. 1 provides compensation for the required extended contract engineering services outside of the original scope of work.

FEE
To support this contract amendment request, the table below shows a breakdown of the fees associated with the aforementioned extra work items.

Item
No.

Description Classification Hours Rate Total
1 Additional
Design
Services
Project Manager/
Deputy Director
Engineer
10 $207 $2,070
Project Manager III 2 185 $370
Senior Designer 32 $169 $5,408
Assistant Engineer 12 $110 $1,320
Sub-total $9,168
2 Segment
Affected by
EarthquakeOES Funds -
Shamrock
Project Manager/
Deputy Director
Engineer
2 $207 $414
Senior Designer 4 $169 $676
Assistant Engineer 12 $110 $1,320
Sub-total $2,410
Total $11,578
August 4, 2022

In conclusion, Willdan Engineering’s current budget of $154,487.00 is proposed to be increased by $11,578, for a revised total of $166,065.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (657) 223-8557.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Tyrone Peter, PE
Deputy Director of Engineering
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WILLDAN – PHASE II SEWER
ATTACHMENT “B”
(Master Agreement)
Consultant Agreement
Willdan Engineering
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Second Reading And Adoption, Ordinance 22-04, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The City Of Ridgecrest Municipal Code By Setting Forth An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Required By Government Code Section 65850.7 and 65850.71
PRESENTED BY: Travis C. Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY:

In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, Codified as Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017. (Yes we are a Little late to the Party) An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which deliver electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. AB 1236 may refer to the recommendations in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

Background
Assembly Bill 1236, which amended Government Code Section 65850.7 to require jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to establish procedures for expedited, streamlined processes for permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. The amendments to Section 65850.7 include the requirement for a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance for the expedited, streamlined process on or before September 30, 2017. The ordinance shall include the requirement that a jurisdiction adopt a checklist of requirements with which a permit application for an electric vehicle charging station will be eligible for expedited review.

This process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle clearance requirements in the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Section 65850.7 requires that the City’s checklist may be based on the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

Assembly Bill 1236 (2015) also clarifies that a jurisdiction shall not condition approval of a permit for an electric vehicle charging station based on the approval of an association as defined in California Civil Code, Section 4080.

Staff recommends that City Council introduce for First Reading the attached ordinance, given Government Code Section 65850.7’s requirement that local agencies adopt such an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017. Most of the procedures, such as electronic submittal of plans are currently in place and comply with the requirements of the Assembly Bill and staff is assuring that successful implementation of an expedited, streamlined process will be available to permit applicants, staff has begun undertaking allowing Electronic Plan Submittals as required by this and expects to be rolling that out in early 2023.

Building and Safety Commission Action
The Building Officer and Fire Marshal held a public meeting with the Building and Safety Commission where the Commission heard staff’s proposed procedures for an expedited, streamlined process for electric vehicle charging stations. The Commission provided comments regarding balancing the requirement for expedited processing while verifying the fire, life and safety aspects of electric vehicle charging stations and maintenance of public protection. Staff intends for the application and checklist process to create a standardized system of issuing permits for compliant installations. Staff assured the Commission that all requirements of fire-life-safety will be verified during the review and inspection for the electric vehicle charging stations.

Introduction and first reading occurred on August 17, 2022.

Next Steps
Concurrent with Council’s adoption of the ordinance, staff, is taking the measures to meet all requirements of Assembly Bill 1236 (2015). This includes finalizing the application checklist in conjunction with the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “ZeroEmission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook”, measures for electrical compliance, and standard items for fire prevention safety. Building and Fire inspection staff are also developing procedures for expedient and thorough inspection of the electric vehicle charging stations.

FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance 22-04 which sets forth an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.

CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested.

Submitted by: Travis C. Reed/Ricca Charlon Action Date: Sept. 7, 2022 ORDINANCE NUMBER 22-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE

CITY OF RIDGECREST SETTING FORTH PROCEDURES FOR

EXPEDITING PERMITTING PROCESSING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

CHARGING SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the State of California and the City of Ridgecrest has consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient electric vehicles; and, WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted Assembly Bill 1236 and Assembly Bill 970, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems; and, WHEREAS, creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Purpose: This Ordinance shall be known as the City of Ridgecrest Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting Ordinance. The terms, phrases, and words used in this Ordinance shall be construed in compliance with the definitions set forth by California Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.

SECTION 3. Amendment: The Ridgecrest Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 102, Article VII, Sections 180 - 195 in its entirety, to read as follows:
“Article VII - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expedition” SEC. 180. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.

SEC. 181. DEFINITIONS
(a) “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. (b) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

(c) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Electronic mail or email.
b. The internet.
c. Facsimile.

SEC. 182. EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS
(a) Consistent with Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
(b) If the installation of an electric vehicle charging station(s) requires the reduction, elimiation or in anyway impacts the required parking spaces for existing uses, the number of required parking spaces for the existing use will be reduced by the amount necessary to accommodate the electric vehicle charing station(s) and the associated equipment.

SEC. 183. PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING
(a) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (b) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71, approve the application and issue all necessary permits within five business days after submission if the applications is for 25 or less vehicle charging stations at a single site and within ten days after submission if the application is for more than 25 charging stations at a single site. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(c) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

(d) An application to install an electric vehicle charging station shall be deemd approved if twenty business days have elapsed since the application was deemed complete for 25 or less chargers installed at a single site, or fourty business days have elapsed after the application was deemed complete for more than 25 chargers at a single site if all of the following are true:

1. The Building Official has not administratively approved the application.

2.he Building Official has not made a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public helathy or safety or required the applicant to apply for a use permit.

3. The Building Official has not denied the permit.

4. An appeal has not been made to the City Planning Commission.

SEC. 184. TECHNICAL REVIEW
(a) It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit. (b) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

SEC. 185. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION

REQUIREMENTS
(a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
(b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code. (c) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(d) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

Secs. 102-186 – 102.195. –Reserved
SECTION 3. Any provision of the City of Ridgecrest Municipal Code or appendices thereto, inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every Section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.”
SECTION 5. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest at the regular meeting of this 7th day of September, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Ricca Charlon, CMC,
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Martin Koczanowicz
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.

City Attorney

CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) All forms are available at https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/193/Building-Department

FOR SUBMITTALS AT THE PERMIT COUNTER
 Completed Building Permit Application: https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/200/Permit-Application-PDF  If required below, electrical load tabulations completed by a licensed C-10 contractor  Equipment manufacturer’s installation information

FOR ONLINE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS
 Submit above plans and manufacturer’s information in PDF format  Complete the Building Permit Application:
https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/200/Permit-Application-PDF (submit applications to [email protected])

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Level of EV charging:
 Level 1 (120 V)  Level 2 (240 V)
Type of equipment being installed:
 NEMA 14-50  NEMA 5-15  NEMA 5-20  Other: _____________ Equipment overcurrent protection rating:
 50 A  15 A  20 A  Other: _____________
Existing electrical service (if less than 150 A, provide electrical load tabulations by a C-10):
 100 A  125 A  150 A  Other: _____________
Branch circuit distance:
 100 feet or less  More than 100 feet
Conductor size:
 #14 Cu  #12 Cu  #6 Cu  Other: _____________
CIRCLE THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE CHARGING SYSTEM:

Lesspreferred EVSE location
Utility Panel Preferred EVSE
locations
https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/193/Building-Department
Revised: 12/19/2019

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CHECKLIST FOR NONRESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS) All forms are available at https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/193/Building-Department

FOR SUBMITTALS AT THE PERMIT COUNTER
 Completed Building Permit Application : https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/200/Permit-Application-PDF  Three copies of the site plan
 Three copies of the electrical plan
 Equipment manufacturer’s installation information.

FOR ONLINE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS
 Submit above plans and manufacturer’s information in PDF format  Complete the Building Permit Application:
https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/200/Permit-Application-PDF (submit applications to [email protected])

SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
 Sheets containing structural information or accessibility information must be stamped and signed by a California registered architect or engineer
 Show all building footprints, landscaped areas, and walkways  Show parking circulation areas
 Show location(s) of any existing and all proposed EV stations, panels, and other service equipment  Show how equipment is anchored
 Demonstrate compliance with accessibility provisions
o See tables below for numbers of required spaces and required signage o See attached plans for marking and signage details
o Operable parts on all EV chargers shall comply with CBC Section 11B-309.4 o Access aisles and parking stalls shall be flat (2% maximum slope) o Access aisles shall be connected with accessible routes to buildings and/or spaces served by the EVCS

ELECTRICAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
 Sheets containing electrical information must be stamped and signed by a California registered architect or engineer or a C-10 contractor
 Show the electrical and equipment layout
 Provide a single line diagram
 Provide electrical load calculations (existing + new) and panel schedule Total No. of EVCS at
Facility
Minimum No. of EVCS Required (By Type)
Van Accessible Standard Accessible Ambulatory
1-4 1 0 0
5-25 1 1 0
26-50 1 1 1
>50 See CBC Table 11B-228.3.2.1
https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/193/Building-Department
Revised: 12/03/2019 Page 1 of 2
No. of EVCS ISA Signage Requirements
1-4 No Signs Required
5-25 1 Van Accessible EVCS Sign Required
>25 All Van and Standard Accessible Signs Required
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I I
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EVCS not regulated by
CbU Section

CHARGER, CURB
Typical Accessible Parking for Nonresidential
Electric Vehicle ChargingStations (EVCS) -------- -------- STANDARD 36"
MARKINGS BE BLUE.

IS GREEN
CURB
y/////////////A
--------- 1 4 4 " M I N ---------

ACCESSIBLE
All Cross and Running Slopes shall be 2.0% Max.

T.C.Reed, P.E.

C93828
Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest