Agenda — Ridgecrest City Council, February 1, 2023

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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
February 1, 2023
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.

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
Solomon P. Rajaratnam, Mayor Pro-Tem
Kyle Blades, Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman, Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman, Council Member
Ron Strand, City Manager
Keith Lemieux, City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
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100 W. CALIFORNIA AVE. | RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Phone 760.499.5000 | Fax 760.499.1520
www.ridgecrest-ca.gov

NOTICE AND CALL OF A CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE

RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /

HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCING AUTHORITY

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC AND CITY CLERK:

PUBLIC NOTICE that a CLOSED SESSION MEETING of the Ridgecrest City Council/Successor Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Financing Authority is hereby called on:

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest, California
Said CLOSED SESSION MEETING shall be for the purpose of:

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Certain parcel of property within City limits Negotiating Parties: City of Ridgecrest: Ronald Strand. Property Owner: Undetermined Under Negotiations: Direction from Council regarding feasibility of acquisition Dated: January 26, 2023
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor / Chair
ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

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AGENDA
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Closed Session – 5:30 p.m.

Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER
• Roll call

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Certain parcel of property within City limits Negotiating Parties: City of Ridgecrest: Ronald Strand. Property Owner: Undetermined Under Negotiations: Direction from Council regarding feasibility of acquisition

REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation

ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

PRESENTATION

1. Grand Jury Proclamation Council

2. Safely Surrender Baby Proclamation Council

3. Department Of Insurance Presentation Charlon
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.

4. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated January 18, 2023 Charlon

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DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

5. Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions Charlon

6. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Adopting The 2023 City Of Ridgecrest Standard Details For Public Works Construction Reed

7. Proposed Approval Of Additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds To Replace The Park Roofs Located At The Leroy Jackson Sports Complex And Upjohn Park Wegener

8. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
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 01/26/23
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 02/02/23
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
➢ Report from 02/07/23
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 02/08/23
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
➢ Next meeting 02/07/23

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OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California

KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY

AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, The Grand Jury is one of the oldest government institutions in our jurisprudence, devised to check the excesses of the English monarchy and to ensure the rights of the accused; and, WHEREAS, The California Constitution, adopted in 1879, provided “that a grand jury shall be drawn and summoned at least once a year in each county.”; and, WHEREAS, The California Grand Jury is an arm of the Superior Court; and, WHEREAS, The Grand Jury acts as the public’s “watchdog” by investigating and reporting on affairs of local government and recommending ways local governments can be more efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable; and,
WHEREAS, The kern County Grand Jury is a body of 19 citizens and is a diverse group of men and women with a wide range of backgrounds and interests; and, WHEREAS, The Grand Jurors make a commitment to serve a minimum of 20 hours per week for a term of 12 months; and,
WHEREAS, A new Grand Jury is impaneled in June of each year.

Now, Therefore, The Ridgecrest City Council Hereby Proclaims February 2023, to be Kern County Grand Jury Awareness Month and encourage all citizens to consider volunteering for the Kern County Grand Jury.

Proclaimed this 1
st Day of February 2023
Eric A. Bruen
Mayor

Kyle Blades
Vice Mayor
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Mayor Pro Tem
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California

SAFELY SURRENDERED BABY

AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the Safely Surrendered Baby Law was created in 2001 with the intent to save the lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by encouraging parents or persons with lawful custody to safely surrender the infant within 72 hours of birth, with no questions asked; and, WHEREAS, since 2006 the Safely Surrendered Baby Law has saved 95 infants in Kern County and placed in them loving homes; and,
WHEREAS, In Ridgecrest and throughout Kern County, a newborn baby can be safely surrendered into the hands of any hospital emergency room or Fire Station staff; and WHEREAS, The Safely Surrendered Baby Coalition, under the coordination of the Department of Human Services, works to educate Ridgecrest Citizens and all Kern County residents about this important law. The coalition is made up of a small group of dedicated individuals representing a long list of agencies, non-profits, hospitals, and stakeholders, including First 5 Kern, Ridgecrest Regional Medical Center, Kern County Fire Department, Kern Medical, Mercy & Memorial Hospitals, & Adventist Health to name a few.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest does hereby proclaim the month of February as Safely Surrendered Baby Awareness Month and encourages all Ridgecrest citizens to reach out and assist the Safely Surrender Baby Coalition with their endeavors.

Proclaimed this 1
st Day of February 2023
Eric A. Bruen
Mayor

Kyle Blades
Vice Mayor
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Mayor Pro Tem
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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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 January 18, 2023
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated January 18, 2023 FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Feb 1, 2023
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

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DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Closed Session – 4:00 p.m.

Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL – 4:00 p.m.

Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Vice Mayor Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Mayor Pro-Tem L. Scott Hayman; Council Member Kyle Blade; Council Member Skip Gorman

Absent: None
Staff Present: City Attorney K. Lemieux; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon; Captain Dampier; Finance Director Freese; PW Director Reed; P & R Director Wegener

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda as presented- Rajaratnam - Hayman 5 Ayes 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
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Finley v. City of Ridgecrest et al. - Case No. BCV-22-100048 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Holland v. City of Ridgecrest et al. - Case No. 1:22-CV-01578-JLT-CDB Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation (§ 54956.9(d)(4)) - two cases REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 p.m.

ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – Bassey case, council voted to reject claim

PRESENTATION

1. Presentation Of A Key to the City Ridgecrest Police Dept.

Fred & Janell Etoch / Evan Etoch Memorial Foundation
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - M. Neel

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated December 21, 2022 Charlon

3. Authorization For The City Manager, Ron Strand, To Sign The Notice Of Completion For The Floor Replacement At The Kerr McGee Community Center Banquet Hall, For The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And For City Staff To Release Retention In The Amount Of

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$5,069.40 To The Contractor, Bentley Mills, Within Thirty (30) Days After Recordation Of The Notice Of Completion Wegener

4. Approve A Resolution Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council Scheduling The Date Of The Annual Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing And Authorizing The City Clerk To Advertise The Hearing Smith
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented - Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

5. Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions Charlon
Appointments confirmed, some still needed. Will be brought back to the February 1 meeting for further appointments. Public Comment – M. Neel

6. Proposed Measure P 10 Year Projection C. Freese
Public Comment – M. Neel

7. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council To Appropriate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Replace And Modernize The City Of Ridgecrest Server And Desktop Infrastructure M. Freese
Public Comment – None
• Hayman - Rajaratnam 5 Ayes as amended with 2022 year correction in Reso

8. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement With Race Communications DBA, 1521 Ridgecrest, LLC, For 1521 N. China Lake Blvd. Identified As APN 419-073-16 Strand Spurlock
Public Comment – None
• Blades - Gorman 5 Ayes

9. A Resolution To Amend A Professional Services Agreement With Quad Knopf Inc. (QK) In The Amount Of $14,700.00 For The City-Wide Street Crack fill Project To Include Additional Professional Engineering Design Services Reed
Public Comment – None
• Rajaratnam - Hayman 5 Ayes

10. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council To Appropriate An Additional Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds For Addition Design Services For The Leroy Jackson Park Bathroom Reed
Public Comment – M. Neel
• Blades - Rajaratnam 5 Ayes

11. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
Public Comment – M. Neel

DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – January 18, 2023

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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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 1/11/23 – discussed project updates/new businesses, Economic Outlook Conference Feb 23rd, downtown Balsam event in February 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 1/10/23 – discussed Measure P revenues, budget updates 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 12/22/23 – Canceled
➢ Next meeting 01/26/23
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 01/05/23 - Canceled
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
➢ Report from 01/03/23 - Canceled

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 8:40 p.m.

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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:

Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions PRESENTED BY: Ricca L. Charlon – City Clerk
SUMMARY:

At the January 18, 2023 council meeting several committees were filled with nominations and/or committee members were confirmed. Please see attached spreadsheet for details.

Some committees still need appointments as noted below. • Personnel Commission
• Handicap Appeals Board
• Construction Appeals Board
• Measure V
In the upcoming months appointments will need to be made to the newly formed Measure P committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint/confirm nominations
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

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Commissions, Board, & Committees Mayor Eric A. Bruen Skip Gorman 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) Mike Avery Reg Johnson Roger Ussery Bill Farris Jr.

Construction Appeals Board
(Each Council Member nominates a commissioner) Bill Freund Mike Ferguson 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
Ridgecrest Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) (1 Council Appointment & 1 Alternate) Staff - M. McKenzie Rajaratnam Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG)
(1 Council Appointment & 1 Alternate) Blades
Navy Community Council
(Mayor + 1 Council Appointment) Bruen Rajaratnam
IWV Groundwater Authority Hayman Blades
Finance Committee Hayman Bruen
Youth Advisory Council Hayman Bruen
Civilian & Military Affairs Mayor Chief of Police
East Kern County Air Pollution Control Board Blades Gorman Quad State Local Governments Authority Gorman
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 Gorman Hayman
Infrastructure Committee Rajaratnam Blades Planning Commissioner Warren Cox
Planning Commissioner
William Jinkins
City Organization and Services Gorman Bruen Planning Commissioner Vanessa Hayman
Planning Commissioner
Bill Farris Jr.

Parks, Recreation, Quality of Life (includes Senior Advisory Council and Arts Council) Gorman 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 Vu Ngo Holly Farris EAST Kern EDC Blades Staff - M. McKenzie
Kern EDC Bill Farris Jr.

LEGEND:

Needs citizen appointment
confirmed appointments
Other Emergency Service Personnel as
appointed by the Director of Emergency
Services to fulfill critical functions
updated Jan 18 2023
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Adopting The 2023 City Of Ridgecrest Standard Details For Public Works Construction PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Work Director
SUMMARY:

City Staff, per council agreement in 2021, hired Quad Knopf Inc. (QK) to re-develop the City design standards.

The existing City Design Standards were in dire need of updated. The last time standards were updated was in 1986.

Staff went back and forth with QK and developed standards that we feel are sufficient to prevent future un-necessary maintenance for City Staff. Staff updated, cross gutter design, sewer man holes, paving sections and added key elements such as EV charger installation standards, ADA standard space drawings, trash enclosures etc.

This comprehensive update is ready for Council approval. Staff is still working on updating the narrative that will go along with these standards, but that is unnecessary for approval.

With this approval, staff is also asking council for the approval of staff to modify the standards on an as needed basis. This will prevent the need of a future major overhaul and allow us to update them on an ongoing basis.

FISCAL IMPACT: 0$
ACTION REQUESTED:

1. The City of Ridgecrest Standard Details for Public Works Construction, 2023 Edition in Exhibit A are hereby approved, and incorporated herein.

2. The Director of Public Works or designee is hereby authorized to approve and adopt future amendments to the Standard Details as required.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as Requested
Submitted by: Travis Reed Action Date: February 1
st
, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-Xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2023 CITY OF RIDGECREST STANDARD DETAILS FOR PUBLIC WORKS

CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, Standard details have been established to provide uniform details for Public Works construction for the purpose of avoiding excessive maintenance to the City of Ridgecrest and to protect health, safety and welfare of the general public; and, WHEREAS, The City’s standard details were adopted in 1986, and required updating to incorporate changes in regulatory requirements, changes in construction methods, materials and technologies, safety regulations and requirements of the City’s Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the standard details have been prepared, reviewed and approved by City staff/the City Engineer and are ready for approval and distribution.

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

1. The City of Ridgecrest Standard Details for Public Works Construction, 2023 Edition in Exhibit A are hereby approved, and incorporated herein.

2. The Director of Public Works or designee is hereby authorized to approve and adopt future amendments to the Standard Details as required.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1
st day of February 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Ricca Charlon
City Clerk

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