RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Closed Session - 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - 5:30 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Council Member L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor Kyle Blades
Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Council Member Skip Gorman' Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon; Chief McLaughlin; PW Director Reed; P & R Director Wegener
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion To Approve Agenda As Presented- Hayman - Blades 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 Council Member Rajaratnam seconded the motion. Ayes, Noes, Absents, Abstentions follow.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - Public Comment - M. Neel
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
ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action; direction provided to staff
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 - Public Comment - M. Neel
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
• Night on Balsam - 2/6/23 @ 5pm - Wineries, food trucks & live music • Annual Scouting for food fundraiser - Saturday in front of grocery stores
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated January 18, 2023 Charlon
Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented- Hayman - Blades 3 Ayes, 2 Absent
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
3. Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions Charlon
6. 4 Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Adopting The 2023 City Of Ridgecrest Standard Details For Public Works Construction
• Blades - Hayman 3 Ayes, 2 Absent
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 Public Comment - M. Neel
• Blades - Hayman 3 Ayes, 2 Absent
8. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
Public Comment - M. Neel, R. Porter, M. Sinnott
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4* Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Report from 01/26/23 - meeting canceled
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
> Next meeting 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
• Next meeting 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
MINUTES- CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - February 1, 2023
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 02/14/23
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 4* Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Location: California Welcome Center / RACVB
• Report from 01/17/23
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - 7:40 p.m.
MINUTES- CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - February 1, 2023