Ridgecrest City Council
February 15, 2023

Agendas are available on the City Website
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
February 15, 2023
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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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

AGENDA
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER
• Roll call

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation

PRESENTATION

1. Ridgecrest Tourism Improvement District (RTID) FY22-23 Report & Update Kari Crutcher 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.

2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated February 1, 2023 Charlon

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

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

4. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman

5. A Resolution To Approve The Appropriations Of ARPA Funds To Cover The Topographic Mapping Invoice Of The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex In The Amount Of $28,500, And To Approve AN ON CALL Professional Service Agreement With KSI Engineering Inc. Wegener

6. A Resolution To Approve An Equipment Donation Agreement Between The City Of Ridgecrest And Indian Wells Valley TV Boosters, Inc. M. Freese

7. Proposed Approval Of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Authorizing The Finance Director To Amend The FY 22-23 Budget To Include The Voter Approved Locally Controlled Measure P Funds C. Freese

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – February 15, 2023

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 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
➢ Report from 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 02/14/23
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 4th Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.

Location: California Welcome Center
➢ Next meeting 2/22/23
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 2/23/23

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
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2022-2023

RIDGECREST TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FY 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Submitted to the City of Ridgecrest pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 36650, for the period from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

January 9, 2023
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................................................1 I. BOUNDARIES...................................................................................................................................................2 II. IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES.......................................................................................................3 III. COST.....................................................................................................................................................................5 IV. ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................................................6 V. SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDING...........................................................................................................8 APPENDIX 1 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES..............................................................................................................9 Prepared by
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I. BOUNDARIES
There are no proposed changes to the Ridgecrest Tourism Improvement District (RTID) boundaries. (4) Lodging businesses have changed names:
• Azul Inn & Suites Motel 6: 329 E. Ridgecrest Blvd.; Ridgecrest, CA 93555 • Budget Inn Oasis: 831 N. China Lake Blvd.; Ridgecrest, CA 93555 • City Center Inn Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest: 131 S. China Lake Blvd.; Ridgecrest, CA 93555
• OYO Hotel Rodeway Inn & Suites: 416 S. China Lake Blvd; Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (1) Lodging business has closed:
• Travelodge: 535 S. China Lake Blvd.’ Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (1) Hotel has opened:
• Holiday Inn Express: 1010 N China Lake Blvd
The RTID will continue to include lodging businesses, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy within the boundaries of the City of Ridgecrest, as shown on the map below. The RTID boundary currently includes seventeen (17) lodging businesses. A listing of lodging businesses within the RTID can be found in Appendix 1.

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II. IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The improvements and activities to be provided for FY 2022-2023 are consistent with the RTID Management District Plan.

Sales, Marketing & Events
A sales and marketing program will promote assessed businesses as tourist, meeting, and event destinations. The sales and marketing program will have a central theme of promoting Ridgecrest as a desirable place for overnight visits. The program will have the goal of increasing overnight visitation and room night sales at assessed businesses, and may include the following activities:
• Internet marketing efforts, including advertising and social media, to increase awareness and optimize Internet presence to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed businesses; • Print ads in magazines and newspapers, television ads, and radio ads targeted at potential visitors to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed businesses; • Attendance of trade shows to promote assessed businesses; • Sales blitzes for assessed businesses;
• Familiarization tours of assessed businesses;
• Preparation and production of collateral promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and maps featuring assessed businesses;
• Coordinated promotions with visitor-attracting businesses, events, and attractions targeted at increasing overnight visitation to assessed businesses; • Attendance of professional industry conferences and affiliation events to promote assessed businesses;
• Sponsorship and promotion of events marketed to overnight visitors encouraging them to stay at assessed businesses;
• Lead generation activities designed to attract tourists and group events to assessed businesses; • Director of Sales and General Manager meetings to plan and coordinate tourism promotion efforts for assessed businesses; and
• Development and maintenance of a website designed to promote assessed businesses.

Administration
In order to provide the sales, marketing and events services, the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will incur various administrative costs, such as staffing, rent, advocacy, insurance, legal, and accounting fees.

City Collection Fee
The City of Ridgecrest shall retain a fee to cover its actual costs of assessment collection and administration.

Contingency/Reserve
In order to ensure effective provision of services, a contingency will be established to account for uncollected assessments or unanticipated program costs. If there are contingency funds collected, Ridgecrest Tourism Improvement District
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they may be held in a reserve fund or utilized for other program, administration or renewal costs at the discretion of the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. Policies relating to contributions to the reserve fund, the target amount of the reserve fund, and expenditure of the reserve fund shall be set by the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. The reserve fund may be spent on programs described in this Annual Report in any proportion deemed appropriate by the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.

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III. COST
FY22/23 Projections
The cost of providing improvements and activities for FY 22/23 is consistent with the Plan. The anticipated total assessment budget for FY 22/23 is $549,300 in anticipated collections. The categorical breakdown is below. All budget category allocations are within the authorized fifteen percent (15%) adjustment of the total budget from the prior year.

Category % % Change FY 22/23
Budgeted $
Sales & Marketing 54% - $ 296,622
Administration 40% - $ 219,720
Contingency / Reserve 3% - $ 16,479
City Fee 3% - $ 16,479
Totals 100.0% $ 549,300
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IV. ASSESSMENT
There is no change in the method and basis of levying the assessment.

Assessment
The annual assessment rate is three percent (3%) of gross room rental revenue. Based on the benefit received, the assessment shall not be collected on: stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of Federal law or international treaty; and stays pursuant to contracts executed prior to October 1, 2012.

The term “gross room rental revenue” as used herein means: the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a lodging business value in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits and property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever. Gross room rental revenue shall not include any federal, state or local taxes collected, including but not limited to transient occupancy taxes. The assessment shall not be considered revenue for any purposes, including calculation of transient occupancy taxes.

The assessment is levied upon and a direct obligation of the assessed lodging business. However, the assessed lodging business may, at its discretion, pass the assessment on to customers. The amount of assessment, if passed on to each customer, shall be disclosed in advance and separately stated from the amount of rent charged and any other applicable taxes, and each customer shall receive a receipt for payment from the business. The assessment shall be disclosed as the “RTID Assessment.” The assessment is imposed solely upon, and is the sole obligation of the assessed lodging business even if it is passed on to customers.

Bonds shall not be issued.

Penalties and Interest
The City shall be responsible for collection of delinquent assessments. The RTID shall reimburse the City of Ridgecrest for any costs associated with collecting unpaid assessments. If sums in excess of the delinquent RTID assessment are sought to be recovered in the same collection action by the City, the RTID shall bear its pro rata share of such collection costs. Assessed businesses which are delinquent in paying the assessment shall be responsible for paying:

1. Original Delinquency: any lodging business which fails to remit any assessment imposed within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment in addition to the amount of the assessment.

2. Fraud: If the City determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the assessment shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in subsection 1 above.

3. Interest: In addition to the penalties imposed, any lodging business which fails to remit any assessment imposed shall pay interest at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the assessment, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid.

4. Penalties Merged With Assessment: Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues shall become a part of the assessment herein required to be paid.

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Time and Manner for Collecting Assessments
The RTID assessment was implemented on October 1, 2017 and will continue for ten (10) years through September 30, 2027. The City will continue to be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, penalties and interest) from each lodging business. The City shall take all reasonable efforts to collect the assessments from each lodging business. The City shall forward the assessments collected to the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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V. SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDING
Surplus
There is no surplus to be carried over from the previous Fiscal Year for FY 2022/2023.

Other Funding
Other funding for FY 2022/2023 is estimated at $11,550. The sources and amounts of other funding are estimated in the table below:

Source Amount
Membership dues $4,500
Film permits $4,050
Facility rentals $1,200
Advertising income $1,800
Total $11,550
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APPENDIX 1 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES
Business Name Business Address City, State, ZIP
A Nights Inn 706 N. Balsam Street Ridgecrest, CA 93555
American Inn & Suites 553 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Azul Inn & Suites Motel 6 329 E. Ridgecrest Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Best Western China Lake Inn 400 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Budget Inn Oasis 831 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 City Center Inn Baymont by
Wyndham Ridgecrest 131 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Clarion Ridgecrest 901 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Desert Motel 339 W. Church St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Econolodge Inn & Suites 201 W. Inyokern Rd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Hampton Inn & Suites 104 E. Sydnor Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Holiday Inn Express 1010 N China Lake Blvd Ridgecrest, CA 93555 OYO Hotel Rodeway Inn & Suites 416 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 OYO Hotel Europa 131 W. Upjohn Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Quality Inn 507 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Ridgecrest Heritage Inn 1050 N. Norma St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Springhill Suites 113 E. Sydnor Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Super 8 426 S. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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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 February 1, 2023
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:

Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated February 1, 2023 FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Feb 15, 2023
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

DRAFT 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

DRAFT MINUTES- CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – February 1, 2023

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

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
• 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: 4th 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

DRAFT 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
th 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.

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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:

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: 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: Feb. 15, 2023
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SUBJECT: A Resolution To Approve The Appropriations Of ARPA Funds To Cover The Topographic Mapping Invoice Of The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex In The Amount Of $28,500, And To Approve AN ON CALL Professional Service Agreement With KSI Engineering Inc.

PRESENTED BY: Nerissa Wegener, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY:

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus and to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services. The City of Ridgecrest’s allocation of direct local stimulus is $6,930,958, with the first 50% paid to the City in July of 2021 and the remaining balance in July of 2022.

The United States Treasury has adopted the final rule, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as guidance regarding the use of ARPA funds. The allowed uses of ARPA funding focus on four key program areas: to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; to respond to workers performing essential work during COVID-19; for the provision of government service to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and to make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure. The use of ARPA funds is retroactive to March 3, 2021. All funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and must be spent by December 31, 2026.

Staff is requesting that The City Council approve the appropriations of ARPA funds to cover Surveying Services, specifically the Boundary map & Topographic Map of the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex, which was completed in October 2022. This mapping was done preemptively to prevent delay when moving forward with future ARPA projects and Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex Improvements, as this was required for the manufacturer of the shade structures to present an adequate quote.

KSI Engineering Inc. performed the Survey and Topographic mapping of the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex and adjacent city owned parcels (APN: 508-020-08,09 & 10). With this project we are also including an updated Consultant Agreement for Professional/Engineering Services with KSI Engineering Inc. for on call surveying services.

KSI has proven they are a leader in the industry of drone technology.

The service they provide is currently being utilized on a variety of our construction projects.

Staff is requesting to add them to the on-call list that includes Willdan, QK, and David Evans and associates.

FISCAL IMPACT: Not to Exceed $28,500 of the $6,930,958 allocated American Rescue Plan Act Funds; for the Survey and Topographic Services for The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex.

ACTION REQUESTED:

1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to KSI Engineering Inc. for on call Survey Services.

2. Authorize the allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act funds for the FY23 budget in the amount of $28,500.

3. Authorize the City Manager, Ron Strand, to execute the professional services agreement.

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Nerissa Wegener Action Date: February 15th, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 23-XX

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPROPRIATIONS OF ARPA FUNDS TO

COVER THE TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING INVOICE OF THE KERR MCGEE YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,500, AND TO APPROVE AN ONCALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KSI ENGINEERING INC.

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other programs areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus and to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest’s allocation of direct local stimulus is $6,930,958, with the first 50% paid to the City in July of 2021 and the remaining balance in July of 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Treasury has adopted the final rule, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as guidance regarding the use or ARPA funds; and, WHEREAS, the allowed uses of ARPA funding focus of four key program areas: to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; to respond to workers performing essential work during COVID-19; for the provision of government service to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and to make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, Staff is requesting that The City Council approve the appropriations of ARPA funds in the amount of $28,500 to cover the Topographic Mapping of the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex; and,
WHEREAS, Staff is asking the City Council to Authorize the City Manager, Ron Strand to execute the ON CALL Professional Services Agreement with KSI Engineering.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to KSI Engineering Inc. for on call Survey Services.

2. Authorize the allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act funds for the FY23 budget in the amount of $28,500.

3. Authorize the City Manager, Ron Strand, to execute the professional services agreement.

Resolution 23-XX Page 2 of 2
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2023 by the following vote.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________
Eric Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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KSI Engineering.

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
Professional Services
Engineering Services
KSI Engineering.

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 30, 2023 (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF RIDGECREST, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”) and KSI Engineering (hereinafter “Consultant”). City and Consultant agree as follows:

1. Purpose.
(a) To provide Survey services inclusive of: Records of Survey, Topographic surveys, retracements and filed maps as required for a period of two years. Mapping and Surveying Services shall be created for utilization by the City for design purposes. All survey data will be tied horizontally to the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83), California State Plane Coordinates, Zone 5 and vertically to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88).
(b) Consultant represents that it is trained, experienced, competent, and qualified to perform the professional services required by this Agreement.

2. Services.
(a) Consultant agrees to perform the services and tasks set forth in the attached Exhibit “A” (hereinafter the “Scope of Services”). Consultant shall provide all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, services, tasks and incidental and customary work necessary to competently perform these services and work. (b) Services and work provided by Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed in a timely and diligent manner and shall be consistent with all requirements and standards established by applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and professional standards.
(c) Consultant shall not perform any services under this Agreement without first receiving a work order or equivalent notice to proceed in writing from a designated representative of the City. Such work orders shall include the following information:
(1) A description of the specific task requested and other information the City deems necessary and relevant to the request. (2) A timeline and any applicable deadlines.
(d) Consultant shall report progress of work on a monthly basis or as directed. Consultant shall submit a project schedule using Microsoft Project’s project Consultant Agreement Page 2 of 11
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management software with a narrative of tasks performed and tasks planned for the next month.

3. Consideration.
(a) City shall compensate Consultant for its services as follows: Said work will be on a per proposal basis; plus any and all title services necessary (Upon request the City will facilitate all items necessary for title concerns to complete the survey). The City will issue a work order once a price has been agreed upon which will serve as the project agreed cost. Said cost shall be not to exceed unless both parties agree to dually amend the agreement. Said amendment shall be done in writing and is subject to City Council approval.
(b) The Consultant shall complete and submit monthly invoices showing:
project name, date of work, purchase order number, agency project number, invoice number, original contract amount, current invoice amount, total billed to date, remaining contract balance, percentage of work completed, narrative of work completed, and of work to be performed, revised project schedule, description of tasks, personnel assigned to task, job title of personnel, and supporting documentation.
(c) Consultant shall submit its final invoice within 45 days after the date the Notice of Completion is issued, if applicable.
(d) Consultant’s invoices shall be in writing and delivered to the City Manager at the City’s address set forth in Section 19 hereinbelow. The City shall, within 30 days after receiving such invoice, review and pay all approved charges thereon.

4. Term.

This Agreement shall commence upon City’s written authorization to proceed and shall continue until January 30, 2025 or upon earlier termination in accordance with this Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement on 15 days’ written notice. If this Agreement is terminated by City without cause, City shall pay Consultant for work performed prior to the date the notice of termination is received by Consultant. If the Agreement is terminated by Consultant without cause, Consultant shall reimburse City for additional costs to be incurred by City in obtaining the work from another consultant.

5. Ownership of Data, Reports, and Documents.

The Consultant shall deliver to the City on demand or completion of the project, both digitally, (in the original file format of the software in which prepared), and hard copy, notes of surveys made, reports of tests made, studies, reports, plans, and other materials and documents which shall be the property of the City. If the City uses any data, reports, and documents furnished or prepared by the Consultant for any project other than the subject of this Agreement, the Consultant shall be released from responsibility to third parties concerning the use of the data, reports, Consultant Agreement Page 3 of 11
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and documents. The Consultant may retain copies of the materials. The City may use or reuse the materials prepared by Consultant without additional compensation to Consultant.

6. Subcontracts.
(a) The Consultant shall not subcontract or assign responsibility for performance of any portion of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Except as otherwise specifically approved by the City, the Consultant shall include appropriate provisions of this Agreement in subcontracts so rights conferred to the City by this Agreement shall not be affected or diminished by subcontract.

There shall be no contractual relationship intended, implied, or created between the City and any subcontractor with respect to services under this Agreement. (b) In the event any subcontract of Consultant’s fails to protect rights conferred to the City as described in the preceding paragraph, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all claims, losses, costs and expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant’s subcontractors or any other person or entity involved with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorney fees incurred by counsel of City’s choice.

7. Independent Contractor.

The Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City.

8. Indemnification.
(a) The Parties agree that City and City’s elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the “City Indemnitees”) should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the City Indemnitees with the fullest protection possible under the law. Consultant acknowledges that City would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of Consultant’s commitment to indemnify, defend and protect City as set forth herein.
(b) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant’s performance of Work hereunder or its failure to Consultant Agreement Page 4 of 11
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comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. (c) City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due Consultant under this Agreement any amount due City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to pay City promptly any indemnification arising under this Section and related to Consultant’s failure to either (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws.
(d) This Section and all provisions contained herein (including but not limited to the duty to indemnify, defend and hold free and harmless) shall survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which the City may have at law or in equity.

9. Insurance.
(a) The Consultant shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property arising from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. (b) The Consultant shall provide the following coverages:
(1) Commercial general liability insurance written on an occurrence basis in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The insurance policy shall be amended to provide the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate shall be twice the required per occurrence limit. (2) Business automobile liability insurance insuring all owned, nonowned and hired automobiles, in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(3) Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with the statutory limits required by the Labor Code and Employers Liability for $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. The Consultant and subcontractors shall cover or insure their employees working on or about the site, regardless of whether such coverage or insurance is mandatory or merely elective under the law.
(4) Professional liability insurance covering loss resulting from errors or omissions of Consultant with a liability limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. (c) The insurance policies required above shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following specific provisions:
(1) Commercial general liability and automobile liability:
(i) The City and its City Council Members, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers are added as insured;
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volunteers and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be in excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute to it. (iii) Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the policies or any breach of a policy warranty shall not affect coverage under the policy provided to the City, its City Council Members, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
(iv) The policies shall contain a waiver of transfer rights of recovery (“waiver of subrogation”) against the City, its City Council Members, officers, employees, agents and volunteers for any claims arising out of the work of the Consultant.
(v) The policies may provide coverage which contains
deductible or self-insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be applicable with respect to the coverage provided to the City under such policies. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for deductible and/or self-insured retention and the City, at its option, may require the Consultant to secure the payment of such deductible or self-insured retentions by a surety bond or an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit. The insurance policies that contain deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $25,000 per occurrence shall not be acceptable without the prior approval of the City.
(vi) Prior to start of work under this Agreement, the
Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance as required above from an insurer or insurers certifying to the required coverage. The coverage shall be evidenced on an ACCORD Certificate of Insurance form (latest version) and be signed by an authorized representative of the insurer(s). A copy of form ISO 2009 required above shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance at the time it is filed with the City. Should the required coverage be furnished under more than one policy of insurance, the Consultant may submit as many certificates of insurance as needed to provide the required amounts. In the event the Certificate furnished by the Consultant does not adequately verify the required coverage, the City has the right to require the Consultant to provide copies of the specific endorsements or policy provisions actually providing the required coverage. The City reserves the right to require certified complete copies of any insurance coverage required by this Agreement, but the receipt of such policy or policies shall not confer responsibility upon the City as to sufficiency of coverage.
(2) All Coverages: Each policy required in this section shall contain a policy cancellation clause that provides the policy shall not be canceled or otherwise terminated by the insurer or the Consultant or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City, Attention: Office Manager. (d) All insurance required by this Agreement shall be placed with insurers licensed by the State of California to transact insurance business of the types required herein. Each insurer shall have a current Best Insurance Guide rating of not Consultant Agreement Page 6 of 11
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less than A: VII unless prior approval is secured from the City as to the use of such insurer.
(e) The Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. The Consultant shall maintain evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements by the subcontractors at the job site and make them available for review by the City.

10. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE”)
Consultants must give consideration to DBE firms as specified in 23 CFR §172.5(b), 49 CFR, Part 26. If the contract has a DBE goal, Consultant must meet the goal by using DBEs as subconsultants or document a good faith effort to have met the goal. If a DBE subconsultant is unable to perform, Consultant must make a good faith effort to replace him/her with another DBE subconsultant if the goal is not otherwise met. A DBE may be terminated only with written approval by City and only for the reasons specified in 49 CFR 26.53 (f). Prior to requesting City’s consent for the proposed termination, the prime consultant must meet the procedural requirements specified in 49 CFR 26.53(f).

11. Records Retention
For the purpose of determining compliance with Public Contract Code 10115, et seq. and Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 21, Section 2500 et seq., when applicable and other matters connected with the performance of the Agreement pursuant to Government Code 8546.7, Consultant, subconsultants, and City shall maintain and make available for inspection all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of the Agreement, including but not limited to, the costs of administering the Agreement.

All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the contract period and for three years from the date of final payment under the Agreement. The state, State Auditor, City, FHWA, or any duly authorized representative of the Federal Government shall have access to any books, records, and documents of Consultant that are pertinent to the contract for audit, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested.

12. Audits
Consultant and subconsultants’ contracts, including cost proposals and indirect cost rates (ICR), are subject to audits or reviews such as, but not limited to, a Contract Audit, an Incurred Cost Audit, an ICR Audit, or a certified public accountant (CPA) ICR Audit Workpaper Review. If selected for audit or review, the contract, cost proposal and ICR and related workpapers, if applicable, will be reviewed to verify compliance with 48 CFR, Part 31 and other related laws and regulations. In the Consultant Agreement Page 7 of 11
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instances of a CPA ICR Audit Workpaper Review it is Consultant’s responsibility to ensure federal, state, or local government officials are allowed full access to the CPA’s workpapers. The contract, cost proposal, and ICR shall be adjusted by Consultant and approved by City to conform to the audit or review recommendations. Consultant agrees that individual terms of costs identified in the audit report shall be incorporated into the contract by this reference if directed by City at its sole discretion. Refusal by Consultant to incorporate audit or review recommendations, or to ensure that the Federal, State, or local governments have access to CPA workpapers, will be considered a breach of contract terms and cause for termination of the contract and disallowance of prior reimbursed costs.

13. Safety
(a) Consultant shall comply with OSHA regulations applicable to Consultant regarding necessary safety equipment or procedures. Consultant shall comply with safety instructions issued by City and/or its representatives. Consultant personnel shall wear hard hats and safety vests at all times while working on the construction project site.
(b) Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 591 of the Vehicle Code, City has determined that such areas are within the limits of the project and are open to public traffic. Consultant shall comply with all of the requirements set forth in Divisions 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the Vehicle Code. Consultant shall take all reasonably necessary precautions for safe operation of its vehicles and the protection of the traveling public from injury and damage from such vehicles. (c) Any subcontract entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all of the provisions of this Section.
(d) Consultant must have a Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL-OSHA) permit(s), as outlined in California Labor Code Sections 6500 and 6705, prior to the initiation of any practices, work, method, operation, or process related to the construction or excavation of trenches which are five feet or deeper.

14. National Labor Relations Board Certification
In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10296, Consultant hereby states under penalty of perjury that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against Consultant within the immediately preceding two-year period, because of Consultant’s failure to comply with an order of a federal court that orders Consultant to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board.

15. Statement of Compliance
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Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Administrative Code, Section 8103.
(b) During the performance of this Contract, Consultant and its subconsultants shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, age (over 40), marital status, and denial of family care leave. Consultant and subconsultants shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Consultant and subconsultants shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Contract by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Consultant and its subconsultants shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.

16. Debarment and Suspension Certification
(a) Consultant’s signature affixed herein shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that Consultant has complied with Title 2 CFR Part 180, “OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (nonprocurement),” which certifies that he/she or any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, or manager, is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency; has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded, or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past three (3) years; does not have a proposed debarment pending; and has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past three (3) years. Any exceptions to this certification must be disclosed to City.
(b) Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of recommendation for award, but will be considered in determining Consultant responsibility. Disclosures must indicate to whom exceptions apply, initiating agency, and dates of action. (c) Exceptions to the Federal Government Excluded Parties List System maintained by the General Services Administration are to be determined by the Federal Highway Administration.

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17. State Prevailing Wage Rates
The State of California’s General Prevailing Wage Rates are applicable to this Agreement. Said Rates shall be established at the time of the proposal, and consultant shall complete all required Department of Industrial Relations records as necessary.

18. Prohibition of Expending Funds for Lobbying
(a) Consultant certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:
(1) No state, federal, or City appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid by-or-on behalf of Consultant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any state or federal agency; a Member of the State Legislature or United States Congress; an officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress; or any employee of a Member of the Legislature or Congress, in connection with the awarding of any state or federal contract; the making of any state or federal grant; the making of any state or federal loan; the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any state or federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency; a Member of Congress; an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress; in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; Consultant shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
(b) This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
(c) Consultant also agrees by signing this document that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower-tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000, and that all such sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

19. Miscellaneous.
(a) Copies of documents such as tracings, plans, specifications, and maps prepared or obtained under the terms of this agreement shall be delivered to and become the property of the City. These documents are instruments of service for this project only and are not intended or authorized for other use by City or third parties. Basic survey notes, sketches, charts, and computations shall be made available upon request to the owner without restrictions or limitations to their use. If Consultant Agreement Page 10 of 11
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the above-mentioned documents are reused by the City, revisions will be indicated and the Consultant will be released and held harmless of liabilities by City. (b) For a period of three years following receipt of final payment, Consultant will retain and make readily available to representatives of the City and the comptroller General of the United States monthly progress reports, invoices, and sponsor payments for the purposes of determining the grant funds available to the City were used to defray grant costs.
(c) As used in this Subpart (c), the capitalized term “Contractor” shall mean those persons and entities and their officers, agents, employees, and volunteers that perform the physical construction, repair, and reconstruction of the improvements that are the subject of the plans described in this Agreement.

Consultant shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor or any of the Contractor’s sub-contractors, agents, or employees, or any other person (except Consultant’s own employees and agents) at the project site or otherwise performing any of the construction work of the project, except insofar as such acts or omissions were or should have been observed and reported by Consultant. The Contractor is solely responsible for construction means, methods, materials, techniques, sequences, and safety at the site.
(d) Neither party hereto shall assign, sublet or transfer interests hereunder without first obtaining written consent from the other party. (e) The waiver by either party of any breach of this agreement shall not bar the other party from enforcing any subsequent breach thereof. (f) If an action at law or in equity is brought to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs. (g) Notices. Notices shall be deemed received when: (i) personally delivered; (ii) deposited in the U.S. Mail with postage prepaid, registered or certified, and return receipt required; or (iii) sent by reputable overnight delivery, addressed as follows, or such other address as a party may designate by written notice:

City: Consultant:

Attn: Ronald Strand, City Manager
City of Ridgecrest
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4054
Attn: Elise Guerrero
Corporate Procurement Manager
KSI Engineering Inc.
6205 District Blvd.

Bakersfield, CA 93313

20. Integration.

This Agreement represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing, signed by both parties.

21. Governing Law.

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This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed under, and the rights of the parties will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

22. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together shall compose a single instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first appearing above.

City of Ridgecrest KSI Engineering, Inc.

By: ____________________________ By: __________________________ Ronald Strand Elise Guerrero
City Manager Corp.Procurement Manager
Exhibit “A”
[Scope of Services]
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution To Approve An Equipment Donation Agreement Between The City Of Ridgecrest And Indian Wells Valley TV Boosters, Inc.

PRESENTED BY: Matt Freese, IT Manager
Background
The Indian Wells Valley (IWV) TV Boosters, Inc. is a local non-profit corporation that has been providing free TV and radio services to the citizens of the Indian Wells Valley, including the City of Ridgecrest, since the 1950s and 1960s, respectively. Members of IWV TV Boosters, Inc. are unpaid volunteers, and funding to maintain their equipment on Laurel Mountain comes from user and non-profit donations, as well as occasional reimbursement grants from the FCC. In addition to providing free TV and radio services, IWV TV Boosters, Inc. also transmits local government meetings and plays a critical role in the IWV Emergency Services communication network.

Summary
The City of Ridgecrest has been in partnership with the Indian Wells Valley (IWV) TV Boosters, Inc. to serve the valley with Government Channel 41 via Over the Air (OTA) transmission since 2009. In early 2022, IWV TV Boosters, Inc. approached the City for financial assistance in replacing their outdated equipment to continue providing their services. The City approved a project budget of $35,000 that includes the purchase of three digital transmitters, with each transmitter costing $8,600, resulting in a total value of the donation of $25,800 to IWV TV Boosters, Inc. The remaining allocated funds will be used to replace the transmitter at City Hall, along with a new broadcast TV filter. The staff has already purchased the transmitters and is ready to donate them to IWV TV Boosters, Inc. once the Equipment Donation Agreement has been approved by the City Council.

The City Attorney has prepared an Equipment Donation Agreement, which is now before the City Council for approval.

Attachments
A) Equipment Donation Agreement between the City of Ridgecrest and IWV TV Boosters, Inc.

B) Letter from IWV TV Boosters, Inc.

FISCAL IMPACT: $35,000
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the Resolution.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested.

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RESOLUTION NO. 23-xx
A Resolution to approve an Equipment Donation Agreement between the City of Ridgecrest and Indian Wells Valley TV Boosters, Inc.

WHEREAS, the Indian Wells Valley (IWV) TV Boosters, Inc. is a local non-profit corporation that has provided free TV and radio services to the citizens of Indian Wells Valley, including the City of Ridgecrest, since the 1950s and 1960s, respectively; and, WHEREAS, members of IWV TV Boosters, Inc. are volunteer and funding to maintain their equipment on Laurel Mountain comes from user and non-profit donations and occasional reimbursement grants from the FCC; and,
WHEREAS, IWV TV Boosters, Inc. not only provides free TV and radio services, but also transmits local government meetings and plays a critical role in the IWV Emergency Services communication network; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has been in partnership with Indian Wells Valley (IWV) TV Boosters, Inc. to serve the valley with Government Channel 41 via Over the Air (OTA) transmission since 2009; and,
WHEREAS, in early 2022, IWV TV Boosters, Inc. approached the City for financial assistance in replacing their outdated equipment to continue offering their services; and, WHEREAS, the City approved a project budget of $35,000 that includes the purchase of three digital transmitters, with each transmitter costing $8,600, resulting in a total value of the donation of $25,800 to IWV TV Boosters, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has prepared an Equipment Donation Agreement, which is now before the City Council for approval.

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

The City Manager to sign this agreement donating the equipment listed in the attached documentation to IWV TV Boosters, Inc.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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Letter to the City of Ridgecrest
Accepting Three Television Translators
by
Indian Wells Valley TV Booster, Inc.
1 February 2023
The Board of Directors of the Indian Wells Valley TV Booster, Inc. thanks the City of Ridgecrest for the in-kind contribution of three television translators (transmitters) as detailed in Exhibit A.

The TV Booster is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation (EIN 95-6102153) that has been providing free over-the-air TV to the Indian Wells Valley (IWV) since the early 1950s, and free FM radio since the late 1960s. TV and FM stations are received on Laurel Mountain and re-transmitted free of charge to the residents of the IWV. The TV Booster currently operates 8 FM translators and 15 TV translators providing 78 digital TV channels at no cost to the communities of the IWV. Stations from Los Angeles and two local Ridgecrest stations are rebroadcast, including the station originating from the City Council chambers.

The TV Booster’s service supports the quality of life of military personnel and residents who prefer not to use commercial suppliers, such as cable or satellite. From its mountain-top location TV Booster extends wide-area coverage throughout the IWV to the two local TV stations, including the City channel which supports the citizenry with city council meetings, school board meetings, and Groundwater Sustainability meetings.

Members of the TV Booster are all unpaid volunteers. Funding is from continuing donations by users, occasional grants from the WACOM thrift store, and one-time reimbursement grants from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for expenses incurred in implementing changes mandated by the FCC.

The three translators donated by the City will be immediately put into service, replacing three aging translators that can no longer meet the output requirements specified by the FCC licenses. These old translators are not repairable since replacement parts are no longer available.

Edward Middlemiss
President, Board of Directors
Indian Wells Valley TV Booster, Inc.

PO Box 562
Ridgecrest, CA 93556-0562
www.iwvtvbooster.org
Exhibit A

1. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010799.

Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.

2. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010800.

Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.

3. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010801.

Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.
01351.0001/854859.1

CITY OF RIDGECREST

EQUIPMENT DONATION AGREEMENT
This CITY OF RIDGECREST EQUIPMENT DONATION AGREEMENT (”AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into this 15th day of February 2023, by and between the City of Ridgecrest, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “CITY,” and Indian Wells Valley TV Booster, Inc., a California corporation DBA hereafter referred to as “DONEE .”

RECITALS
A. CITY owns television transmitter equipment (“Equipment”) consisting of:

1. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010799.

2. Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.

3. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010800.

4. Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.

5. GatesAir UAXT-80G2-UC Air-Cooled, High-Efficiency, Solid-State, UHF Television Transmitter with Regenerative Transposer input board for ATSC. Serial Number 5022-010801.

6. Com-Tech A-LC39RC-716F UHF Low Pass Harmonic Filter including a Type N to 7/16 DIN adapter.

B. CITY desires to donate the Equipment to DONEE for the public purpose of providing continued retransmission of commercial, public, and local government emergency broadcast transmissions to the residents of Ridgecrest at no cost. The donation made hereunder is acknowledged to be a matter of significant public benefit for the health, safety and welfare of CITY citizens. DONEE is a local nonprofit corporation that provides local access to remote television and radio transmissions. The donation of this equipment will allow for continued community benefit by allowing this surplus equipment to be utilized for community enjoyment and to assist in the broadcast of emergency messages.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Donation. CITY hereby donates the Equipment to DONEE for the above stated purposes.
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2. As-Is. DONEE agrees to take possession and responsibility of the Equipment in its “as-is” condition and CITY makes no representations or warranties thereto.

3. Indemnification. DONEE agrees to assume ownership of the Equipment and to assume any and all risks, including, but not limited to, risk of injury or death to third persons.

DONEE agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless and release CITY, its officials, agents, and employees from any and all liability, losses, claims, administrative proceedings, actions, lawsuits, damages, injuries, awards, and court costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (“DAMAGES”), whether asserted by DONEE, any of its officers, employees or agents or any third party, arising from any injuries or damages caused by or related to the donation, purchase, ownership, use or care of the Equipment that may occur on or after the effective date of this AGREEMENT (the “CLAIMS”).

4. Sale or Transfer. DONEE agrees not to sell or transfer the Equipment to any 3rd party without the express written consent of CITY.

5. Venue. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this AGREEMENT shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Kern, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and DONEE agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

6. No Undue Influence. DONEE declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was used against or in concert with any officer or employee of CITY in connection with the terms or implementation of this AGREEMENT, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of CITY has or will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from DONEE, or from any officer, employee or agent of DONEE, in connection with the granting of this AGREEMENT.

7. Integration; Amendment. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter of this AGREEMENT and supersedes and replaces any other written or oral agreements thereto. No amendment to this AGREEMENT will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

8. Authority. The persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the parties hereto warrant (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this AGREEMENT on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this AGREEMENT, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this AGREEMENT, and (iv) the entering into this AGREEMENT does not violate any provision of any other AGREEMENT to which said party is bound.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and DONEE have executed this AGREEMENT and is effective as of the date first listed above.
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CITY OF RIDGECREST, a municipal
corporation
Ronald Strand, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
DONEE :

Indian Wells Valley TV Booster, Inc.

By:________________________
Its: ________________________
By:________________________
Its: ________________________
Two corporate officer signatures required when DONEE is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairperson of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. (Cal. Corp. Code § 313.) APPROPRIATE

ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE

BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DONEE’S BUSINESS ENTITY
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Proposed Approval Of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Authorizing The Finance Director To Amend The FY 22-23 Budget To Include The Voter Approved Locally Controlled Measure P Funds
PRESENTED BY: Cheri Freese, Finance Director
SUMMARY:

On June 15th, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution 22-41 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. On July 20th, 2022, via unanimous vote, the Council placed Measure P – the City of Ridgecrest Local Services Measure – on the November Municipal Election ballot. On November 8th, 2022, Measure P was approved by voters and will result in a 1% (1 cent) increase in the sales tax amount for goods purchased in Ridgecrest. The voter approved Measure P payments will begin on April 1, 2023, meaning the City of Ridgecrest will receive the 1st quarter of payments, estimated to be $1,475,000, during FY 2022-2023.

During the January 18th, 2022 City Council meeting, Council and Staff discussed the potential uses of these funds that best aligns with the community’s city service priorities. After engaging over 1,000 residents through the Ridgecrest Community Conversation, residents prioritized local funding needs for City services including: fire protection services, the restoration of 4 police officer positions, rebuilding and maintaining the Ridgecrest Community Pool (Pinney Pool), recruitment and retention of City service providers, and public outreach and events. These city service priorities have been considered and incorporated into our 10- year Measure P plan, and staff is proposing the following budget adjustments to allow for the allocation of the FY 2022-2023 Measure P funding, as discussed at the January 18th meeting:

1. Locally Controlled Measure P Revenue - $1,475,000

2. Fire Contract Costs - $415,183
a) The Fire Department must respond to two or more residents at the same time almost every day. Measure P funding will allow the City to maintain fire protection services and keep both Ridgecrest Fire Stations open.
b) Fire services payment for FY 2022-2023 was budgeted to be paid for by General Funds; by moving the payment to Measure P, this allows for the General Fund to fund a portion of the planned recruitment and retention efforts.

3. Restore 4 Police Officer Positions - $160,000
a) As desired by voters, Measure P funding will allow the City to restore the 4 police officer positions that were eliminated in the FY 2022-2023 budget. b) Thanks to a comprehensive local funding strategy adopted by Ridgecrest voters, current Measure V funding funds and maintains 18 positions in the police department. The addition of 4 positions funded by Measure P will make a total of 22 positions in the Ridgecrest Police Department that are funded with locally controlled funds.

Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT

4. Pool Design and Engineering Costs - $500,000
a) Ridgecrest residents have voiced how important the community pool is to them.

They have told us they want the pool reinstated and staff are excited to be beginning the process of delivering that.
b) These are the initial start-up costs necessary for the pool design. The bond, impound amounts, and operation and maintenance costs would be included in the annual budgets of future years.

5. Recruitment and Retention of City Service Providers - $105,000 a) As the community is aware, every community is experiencing extreme labor shortages and competition. Ridgecrest prides itself on its ability to maintain high quality City service providers that provide the vital City services that residents have told us are important to them.
b) Attachment A is un updated Salary Schedule which includes a 5% COLA for all employees and allows for the restructure of a few key positions. This restructuring includes the reinstatement of the Analyst III position and allows for a more appropriate gap between the Analyst I and Analyst II positions. Additional restructuring and salary increase are being planned for the FY 2023-2024 budget, and will be discussed at the annual budget workshop.
c) A portion of these funds will also be utilized to give employees an increase in medical cost contributions to combat the substantial increase in costs that was seen in January.
d) This funding will also allow for the reinstatement of positions that have been cut throughout the years, with the goal of restoring essential services to the community and improving overall efficiency. The positions, along with their estimated annual salary amounts, are:
• Police Dispatcher - $63,000
• Records Clerk - $52,000
• HR Administrator - $72,000
• Kennel Attendant - $52,000
• Administrative Analyst II (Community Event Coordinator) - $76,000

6. Public Outreach and Events - $75,000
a) During our quality of life public engagement survey, a number of citizens were concerned with the lack of community events. These funds will be utilized to fund current City events, or help create new ones, like the Night on Balsam event that was held on February 10th.

These allocations are based on the priorities identified by the community during the various public input processes. Upon approval of this resolution, the funds will be made available as of April 1, 2023 and will be monitored throughout the year to ensure that they are being used effectively and efficiently.

Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority

STAFF REPORT
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,475,000 in locally controlled revenue
$1,255,183 in estimated expenses
ACTION REQUESTED:

Approval of the attached resolution
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Action as requested
Submitted by: Cheri Freese, Finance Director Action Date: February 15, 2023 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIDGECREST AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND
THE FY 22-23 BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE VOTER APPROVED

LOCALLY CONTROLLED MEASURE P FUNDS
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution 22-41 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, via unanimous vote, the Council placed Measure P – the City of Ridgecrest Local Services Measure – on the November Municipal Election ballot; and, WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, Measure P was approved by voters and will result in a 1% (1 cent) increase in the sales tax amount for goods purchased in Ridgecrest; and, WHEREAS, the voter approved Measure P payments will begin on April 1, 2023, meaning the City of Ridgecrest will receive the 1st quarter of payments, estimated to be $1,475,000, during FY 2022-2023; and,
WHEREAS, during the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting, Council and Staff discussed the potential uses of these funds that best aligns with the community’s city service priorities; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest authorizes the Finance Director to amend the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to include the voter approved Measure P funding in the stated amounts:

Locally Controlled Measure P Revenue $ 1,475,000
Fire Contract Costs $ 415,183
Restore 4 Police Officer Postions $ 160,000
Pool Design and Engineering Costs $ 500,000
Recruitment and Retention of City Service Providers $ 105,000 Public Outreach and Events $ 75,000
Total Expenses $ 1,255,183
APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 15
th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Eric Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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JOB TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Monthly 774.00
Monthly 200.00
Hourly Salary Range 37.5000 - 99.8510
Monthly 6,500.00 - 17,307.51
Deputy City Hourly 69.6886 73.1730 76.8317 80.6733 84.7070 88.9424 Manager/PW Dir Monthly 12,079.36 12,683.32 13,317.49 13,983.37 14,682.55 15,416.68 Deputy Hourly 59.3355 62.3023 65.4174 68.6883 72.1227 75.7288 City Manager Monthly 10,284.82 10,799.07 11,339.02 11,905.97 12,501.27 13,126.33 Hourly 59.3355 62.3023 65.4174 68.6883 72.1227 75.7288
Monthly 10,284.82 10,799.07 11,339.02 11,905.97 12,501.27 13,126.33 Director of Hourly 59.3355 62.3023 65.4174 68.6883 72.1227 75.7288 Finance Monthly 10,284.82 10,799.07 11,339.02 11,905.97 12,501.27 13,126.33 Director of Hourly 59.3355 62.3023 65.4174 68.6883 72.1227 75.7288 Community Dev Monthly 10,284.82 10,799.07 11,339.02 11,905.97 12,501.27 13,126.33 Director of Parks Hourly 39.2724 41.2360 43.2978 45.4627 47.7358 50.1226 and Recreation Monthly 6,807.22 7,147.57 7,504.95 7,880.20 8,274.21 8,687.92 Director of Public Hourly 59.3355 62.3023 65.4174 68.6883 72.1227 75.7288 Works Monthly 10,284.82 10,799.07 11,339.02 11,905.97 12,501.27 13,126.33 9980
City Manager
Chief of Police
Salary Schedule for Management (Department Heads) & City Council Effective on March 1, 2023
Each department head has his/her own employment contract.

Includes 5% COLA
9999
9500
9500
9653
9500
9990
9500
9998
9500
Elected Offical
Appointed Official
JOB TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 Hourly 37.3577 39.2256 41.1869 43.2462 45.4085 47.6789 48.8709 50.0927 51.3450 52.6286 53.9443 Monthly 6,475.33 6,799.10 7,139.06 7,496.01 7,870.81 8,264.34 8,470.96 8,682.73 8,899.80 9,122.29 9,350.35 Accounting Hourly 34.7008 36.4358 38.2576 40.1705 42.1790 44.2880 45.3952 Supervisor Monthly 6,014.81 6,315.54 6,631.32 6,962.89 7,311.03 7,676.59 7,868.50 Assistant Finance Hourly 38.1709 40.0794 42.0834 44.1876 46.3970 48.7169 49.9348 51.1832 52.4628 53.7744 55.1188 Director Monthly 6,616.29 6,947.10 7,294.46 7,659.18 8,042.15 8,444.26 8,655.37 8,871.75 9,093.55 9,320.90 9,553.93 Hourly 38.1709 40.0794 42.0834 44.1876 46.3970 48.7169 49.9348 51.1832 52.4628 53.7744 55.1188 Monthly 6,616.29 6,947.10 7,294.46 7,659.18 8,042.15 8,444.26 8,655.37 8,871.75 9,093.55 9,320.90 9,553.93 Hourly 37.3577 39.2256 41.1869 43.2462 45.4085 47.6789 48.8709 50.0927 51.3450 52.6286 53.9443 Monthly 6,475.33 6,799.10 7,139.06 7,496.01 7,870.81 8,264.34 8,470.96 8,682.73 8,899.80 9,122.29 9,350.35 Chief Plant Hourly 39.2694 41.2329 43.2945 45.4592 47.7322 50.1188 Operator Monthly 6,806.70 7,147.04 7,504.38 7,879.59 8,273.58 8,687.26 Comm & Econ Hourly 38.1709 40.0794 42.0834 44.1876 46.3970 48.7169 49.9348 51.1832 52.4628 53.7744 55.1188 Developement Manager Monthly 6,616.29 6,947.10 7,294.46 7,659.18 8,042.15 8,444.26 8,655.37 8,871.75 9,093.55 9,320.90 9,553.93 Information Hourly 37.3577 39.2256 41.1869 43.2462 45.4085 47.6789 48.8709 50.0927 51.3450 52.6286 53.9443 Technology Manager Monthly 6,475.33 6,799.10 7,139.06 7,496.01 7,870.81 8,264.34 8,470.96 8,682.73 8,899.80 9,122.29 9,350.35 Parks Maintenance Hourly 34.7008 36.4358 38.2576 40.1705 42.1790 44.2880 45.3952 Supervisor Monthly 6,014.81 6,315.54 6,631.32 6,962.89 7,311.03 7,676.59 7,868.50 Police Hourly 42.6731 44.8068 47.0471 49.3995 51.8695 54.4630 55.8246 57.2202 58.6507 60.1170 61.6199 Captain Monthly 7,396.67 7,766.51 8,154.83 8,562.58 8,990.71 9,440.25 9,676.26 9,918.17 10,166.12 10,420.28 10,680.78 Public Works Hourly 34.7008 36.4358 38.2576 40.1705 42.1790 44.2880 45.3952 Supervisor Monthly 6,014.81 6,315.54 6,631.32 6,962.89 7,311.03 7,676.59 7,868.50 Recreation Hourly 34.7008 36.4358 38.2576 40.1705 42.1790 44.2880 45.3952 Supervisor Monthly 6,014.81 6,315.54 6,631.32 6,962.89 7,311.03 7,676.59 7,868.50 Hourly 36.7224 38.5585 40.4864 42.5107 44.6362 46.8680 48.0397 49.2407 50.4717 51.7335 53.0268 Monthly 6,365.22 6,683.47 7,017.64 7,368.52 7,736.94 8,123.79 8,326.88 8,535.05 8,748.43 8,967.14 9,191.31 Transit Services Hourly 36.7224 38.5585 40.4864 42.5107 44.6362 46.8680 48.0397 49.2407 50.4717 51.7335 53.0268 Coordinator Monthly 6,365.22 6,683.47 7,017.64 7,368.52 7,736.94 8,123.79 8,326.88 8,535.05 8,748.43 8,967.14 9,191.31 Assistant PW Dir/ Hourly 44.1991 46.4091 48.7296 51.1661 53.7244 56.4106 57.8209 59.2664 60.7481 62.2668 63.8235 City Engineer Monthly 7,661.18 8,044.24 8,446.46 8,868.79 9,312.23 9,777.84 10,022.29 10,272.84 10,529.67 10,792.91 11,062.74 8598
Salary Schedule for Mid-Management
8636
8593
Administrative Analyst III 8653
Includes 5% COLA
Effective on March 1, 2023
8636
8636
8653
8877
8598
8667
8660
8598
8598
City Clerk
City Planner 8653
Senior Engineer 8667
TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 Hourly 16.7005 17.5355 18.4123 19.3329 20.2995 21.3145 21.8474 22.3936 22.9534 Monthly 2,894.75 3,039.49 3,191.47 3,351.04 3,518.58 3,694.51 3,786.88 3,881.56 3,978.59 Hourly 17.4201 18.2911 19.2057 20.1660 21.1743 22.2330 22.7888 23.3585 23.9425 Monthly 3,019.48 3,170.46 3,328.99 3,495.44 3,670.21 3,853.72 3,950.06 4,048.81 4,150.03 Accounts Payable Hourly 17.4202 18.2912 19.2058 20.1661 21.1744 22.2331 22.7889 23.3586 23.9426 24.5412 25.1547 Technician I Monthly 3,019.50 3,170.47 3,329.01 3,495.46 3,670.23 3,853.74 3,950.08 4,048.82 4,150.05 4,253.81 4,360.15 Hourly 28.5486 29.9760 31.4748 33.0485 34.7009 36.4359 37.3468 38.2805 39.2375 40.2184 41.2239 Monthly 4,948.42 5,195.84 5,455.63 5,728.41 6,014.82 6,315.56 6,473.45 6,635.29 6,801.17 6,971.19 7,145.48 Administrative Hourly 25.2517 26.5143 27.8400 29.2320 30.6936 32.2283 33.0340 33.8599 34.7064 35.5741 36.4635 Analyst I Monthly 4,376.96 4,595.81 4,825.60 5,066.88 5,320.22 5,586.24 5,725.89 5,869.05 6,015.78 6,166.18 6,320.34 Administrative Hourly 29.5685 31.0469 32.5992 34.2292 35.9407 37.7377 38.6811 39.6481 40.6393 41.6553 42.6967 Analyst II Monthly 5,125.21 5,381.46 5,650.53 5,933.06 6,229.72 6,541.20 6,704.72 6,872.34 7,044.15 7,220.25 7,400.76 Admin Secretary Hourly 17.3832 18.2524 19.1650 20.1233 21.1295 22.1860 22.7407 23.3092 23.8919 24.4892 25.1014 Confidential Monthly 3,013.09 3,163.75 3,321.93 3,488.04 3,662.45 3,845.57 3,941.72 4,040.26 4,141.26 4,244.79 4,350.91 Cultural Affairs Hourly 16.6014 17.4315 18.3031 19.2183 20.1792 21.1882 21.7179 22.2608 22.8173 23.3877 23.9724 Coordinator II Monthly 2,877.58 3,021.46 3,172.54 3,331.17 3,497.73 3,672.62 3,764.44 3,858.54 3,955.00 4,053.87 4,155.22 Human Resources Hourly 29.5685 31.0469 32.5992 34.2292 35.9407 37.7377 38.6811 39.6481 40.6393 41.6553 42.6967 Administrator Monthly 5,125.21 5,381.46 5,650.53 5,933.06 6,229.72 6,541.20 6,704.72 6,872.34 7,044.15 7,220.25 7,400.76 Information Systems Hourly 24.9618 26.2099 27.5204 28.8964 30.3412 31.8583 32.6548 33.4712 34.3080 35.1657 36.0448 Specialist Monthly 4,326.71 4,543.05 4,770.20 5,008.71 5,259.14 5,522.11 5,660.17 5,801.67 5,946.72 6,095.39 6,247.77 Information Systems Hourly 19.8450 20.8373 21.8792 22.9732 24.1219 25.3280 25.9612 26.6102 27.2755 27.9574 28.6563 Technician Monthly 3,439.80 3,611.80 3,792.39 3,982.02 4,181.13 4,390.19 4,499.94 4,612.43 4,727.75 4,845.95 4,967.09 Junior Hourly 23.1620 24.3201 25.5361 26.8129 28.1535 29.5612 30.3002 31.0577 31.8341 32.6300 33.4458 Accountant Monthly 4,014.75 4,215.48 4,426.26 4,647.57 4,879.94 5,123.94 5,252.03 5,383.33 5,517.91 5,655.87 5,797.27 Hourly 23.4631 24.6363 25.8681 27.1615 28.5196 29.9456 30.6942 31.4616 32.2481 33.0543 33.8807 Monthly 4,066.94 4,270.29 4,483.80 4,707.99 4,943.40 5,190.57 5,320.33 5,453.34 5,589.67 5,729.41 5,872.65 Hourly 25.8093 27.0998 28.4548 29.8775 31.3714 32.9400 33.7635 34.6076 35.4728 36.3596 37.2686 Monthly 4,473.61 4,697.30 4,932.17 5,178.77 5,437.71 5,709.60 5,852.34 5,998.65 6,148.62 6,302.33 6,459.89 Hourly 19.5094 20.4849 21.5091 22.5846 23.7138 24.8995 25.5220 26.1601 26.8141 27.4845 28.1716 Monthly 3,381.63 3,550.72 3,728.24 3,914.66 4,110.39 4,315.91 4,423.81 4,534.42 4,647.78 4,763.98 4,883.08 Hourly 16.5375 17.3644 18.2326 19.1442 20.1014 21.1065 21.6342 22.1751 22.7295 23.2977 23.8801 Monthly 2,866.50 3,009.83 3,160.32 3,318.33 3,484.24 3,658.46 3,749.93 3,843.68 3,939.78 4,038.27 4,139.22 Hourly 17.3759 18.2447 19.1569 20.1147 21.1204 22.1764 22.7308 23.2991 23.8816 Monthly 3,011.82 3,162.41 3,320.53 3,486.55 3,660.87 3,843.91 3,940.01 4,038.51 4,139.48 Transit Road Safety/ Hourly 16.9097 17.7552 18.6430 19.5752 20.5540 21.5817 22.1212 22.6742 23.2411 Driver Trainer Monthly 2,931.01 3,077.57 3,231.45 3,393.03 3,562.69 3,740.83 3,834.34 3,930.19 4,028.46 WasteWater Hourly 31.6244 33.2056 34.8659 36.6092 38.4397 40.3617 Foreman Monthly 5,481.56 5,755.64 6,043.42 6,345.59 6,662.88 6,996.03 7625
6555
7591
6181
Payroll Technician I 6590
Payroll Technician II
6625
Transit Dispatcher
Police Clerk
Supervisor
Recreation Assistant
7270
6170
7804
Includes 5% COLA
7559
Salary Schedule for Confidential Group
Effective on March 1, 2023
6467
6468
6568
Account Clerk I
Account Clerk II
Accountant
6663
7680
6200
6539
7680
6130
JOB TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 Animal Control Hourly 17.6974 18.5823 19.5114 20.4870 21.5114 22.5870 23.1517 23.7305 Officer Monthly 3,067.55 3,220.93 3,381.98 3,551.08 3,728.64 3,915.08 4,012.96 4,113.29 Animal Control Hourly 19.5094 20.4849 21.5091 22.5846 23.7138 24.8995 25.5220 26.1601 26.8141 27.4845 Supervisor Monthly 3,381.63 3,550.72 3,728.24 3,914.66 4,110.39 4,315.91 4,423.81 4,534.42 4,647.78 4,763.98 Community Service Hourly 19.3349 20.3016 21.3167 22.3825 23.5016 24.6767 25.2936 25.9259 26.5740 27.2384 Officer Monthly 3,351.38 3,518.94 3,694.89 3,879.63 4,073.61 4,277.29 4,384.22 4,493.82 4,606.16 4,721.32 Police Hourly 20.5923 21.6219 22.7030 23.8382 25.0301 26.2816 26.9386 27.6121 28.3024 29.0100 Dispatch Monthly 3,569.33 3,747.80 3,935.19 4,131.95 4,338.55 4,555.48 4,669.36 4,786.10 4,905.75 5,028.40 Kennel Hourly 17.1625 18.0206 18.9216 19.8677 20.8611 21.9042 Attendant Monthly 2,974.83 3,123.57 3,279.74 3,443.73 3,615.92 3,796.73 Property Hourly 16.8443 17.6865 18.5708 19.4993 20.4743 21.4980 22.0355 22.5864 Evidence Clerk Monthly 2,919.68 3,065.66 3,218.94 3,379.88 3,548.88 3,726.32 3,819.49 3,914.98 Police Hourly 28.0973 29.5022 30.9773 32.5262 34.1525 35.8601 Officer Monthly 4,870.20 5,113.71 5,369.40 5,637.87 5,919.77 6,215.75 Hourly 24.0892
Monthly 4,175.46
Hourly 38.0225 39.9236 41.9198 44.0158
Monthly 6,590.57 6,920.09 7,266.10 7,629.41
Salary Schedule for PEAR
Effective on March 1, 2023
4151
4837
4772
5802
4221
5816
4762
Includes 5% COLA
Police Officer
Trainee 4237
Police Sergeant 5867
TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12** STEP 13***
Code Enforcement Hourly 19.3349 20.3016 21.3167 22.3825 23.5016 24.6767 25.2936 25.9259 26.5740 27.2384 27.9194 28.6174 29.3328 Officer Monthly 3,351.38 3,518.94 3,694.89 3,879.63 4,073.61 4,277.29 4,384.22 4,493.82 4,606.16 4,721.32 4,839.36 4,960.35 5,084.35 Community Dev Hourly 17.9979 18.8978 19.8427 20.8348 21.8765 22.9703 23.5446 24.1332 24.7365 25.3549 25.9888 26.6385 27.3045 Technician Monthly 3,119.64 3,275.62 3,439.40 3,611.37 3,791.93 3,981.52 4,081.06 4,183.09 4,287.66 4,394.85 4,504.73 4,617.34 4,732.78 Transit Hourly 16.7258 17.5621 18.4402 19.3622 20.3303 21.3468 21.8805 22.4275 22.9882 23.5629 24.1520 Driver Monthly 2,899.14 3,044.10 3,196.30 3,356.11 3,523.92 3,700.11 3,792.62 3,887.43 3,984.62 4,084.24 4,186.35 Hourly 27.1573 28.5152 29.9410 31.4381 33.0100 34.6605 35.5270 36.4152 37.3256 38.2587 39.2152 40.1956 41.2005 Monthly 4,707.27 4,942.63 5,189.77 5,449.27 5,721.73 6,007.82 6,158.01 6,311.97 6,469.77 6,631.51 6,797.30 6,967.24 7,141.42 Hourly 31.3035 32.8687 34.5121 36.2377 38.0496 39.9521 40.9509 41.9747 43.0241 44.0997 45.2022 46.3323 47.4906 Monthly 5,425.94 5,697.24 5,982.10 6,281.20 6,595.26 6,925.03 7,098.16 7,275.61 7,457.51 7,643.95 7,835.05 8,030.93 8,231.70 Fleet Hourly 22.9634 24.1116 25.3172 26.5831 27.9123 29.3079 30.0406 30.7916 31.5614 32.3504 33.1592 33.9882 34.8379 Mechanic II Monthly 3,980.32 4,179.34 4,388.31 4,607.74 4,838.13 5,080.04 5,207.04 5,337.21 5,470.64 5,607.40 5,747.59 5,891.29 6,038.57 Maintenance Hourly 17.1379 17.9948 18.8945 19.8392 20.8312 21.8728 22.4196 22.9801 23.5546 Worker I Monthly 2,970.57 3,119.10 3,275.05 3,438.79 3,610.74 3,791.29 3,886.06 3,983.22 4,082.80 Maintenance Hourly 17.9913 18.8909 19.8354 20.8272 21.8686 22.9620 23.5361 24.1245 24.7276 Worker II Monthly 3,118.49 3,274.42 3,438.14 3,610.05 3,790.56 3,980.08 4,079.59 4,181.58 4,286.12 Maintenance Hourly 18.8845 19.8287 20.8201 21.8611 22.9542 24.1019 24.7044 25.3220 25.9551 Worker III Monthly 3,273.31 3,436.97 3,608.82 3,789.26 3,978.73 4,177.66 4,282.10 4,389.15 4,498.88 Assistant Planning Hourly 17.9979 18.8978 19.8427 20.8348 21.8765 22.9703 23.5446 24.1332 24.7365 25.3549 25.9888 Technician Monthly 3,119.64 3,275.62 3,439.40 3,611.37 3,791.93 3,981.52 4,081.06 4,183.09 4,287.66 4,394.85 4,504.73 Associate Planning Hourly 24.7151 25.9509 27.2484 28.6108 30.0413 31.5434 32.3320 33.1403 33.9688 34.8180 35.6885 36.5807 37.4952 Technician Monthly 4,283.95 4,498.16 4,723.06 4,959.21 5,207.16 5,467.52 5,604.21 5,744.32 5,887.93 6,035.12 6,186.01 6,340.65 6,499.17 Hourly 17.1379 17.9948 18.8945 19.8392 20.8312 21.8728 22.4196 22.9801 23.5546 Monthly 2,970.57 3,119.10 3,275.05 3,438.79 3,610.74 3,791.29 3,886.06 3,983.22 4,082.80 Traffic Hourly 32.7970 34.4369 36.1587 37.9666 39.8649 41.8581 42.9046 43.9772 45.0766 46.2035 47.3586 48.5426 49.7562 Engineer Monthly 5,684.81 5,969.06 6,267.51 6,580.88 6,909.92 7,255.40 7,436.80 7,622.71 7,813.28 8,008.61 8,208.82 8,414.05 8,624.41 Wastewater Hourly 23.1283 24.2847 25.4989 26.7738 28.1125 28.8153 29.5357 Operator I Monthly 4,008.91 4,209.35 4,419.81 4,640.79 4,872.83 4,994.65 5,119.52 Wastewater Hourly 24.8538 26.0965 27.4013 28.7714 30.2100 30.9653 31.7394 Operator II Monthly 4,307.99 4,523.39 4,749.56 4,987.04 5,236.40 5,367.32 5,501.50 Wastewater Hourly 28.9007 30.3457 31.8630 33.4562 35.1290 36.0072 36.9074 Operator III Monthly 5,009.45 5,259.92 5,522.92 5,799.07 6,089.03 6,241.25 6,397.28 Wastewater Hourly 23.6313 24.8129 26.0535 27.3562 28.7240 29.4421 30.1782 Inspector Monthly 4,096.09 4,300.90 4,515.94 4,741.74 4,978.83 5,103.30 5,230.89 Wastewater Hourly 18.2612 19.1743 20.1330 21.1397
Trainee Monthly 3,165.27 3,323.55 3,489.72 3,664.21
3265
3150
3295
2195
2185
2140
Salary Schedule for UFCW Local 8
Effective on March 1, 2023
3221
2201
** To be eligible in this step, the employee must be employed by the City for over 15 years and at least one year in top step. *** To be eligible in this step, the employee must be employed by the City for over 20 years and at least one year in step 12.

Includes 5% COLA
Engineer I
Engineer II
Police Clerk II
3183
2280
2285
3245
2150
2170
2215
3270
2175
2201
TITLE GRADE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 Recreation Leader I 1020 Hourly 16.5375 17.3644 18.2326 19.1442 20.1014 21.1065 21.6342 22.1751 Recreation Leader II 1021 Hourly 17.0888 17.9432 18.8404 19.7824 20.7715 21.8101 22.3554 22.9143 Recreation Leader III 1022 Hourly 17.6400 18.5220 19.4481 20.4205 21.4415 22.5136 23.0764 23.6533 P/T Transit Driver 1040 Hourly 16.7258 17.5621 18.4402 19.3622 20.3303 21.3468 21.8805 22.4275 22.9882 P/T PACT Coordinator 1035 Hourly 16.9455 17.7928 18.6824 19.6165 20.5973 21.6272 22.1679 22.7221 23.2902 P/T Information Systems Specialist 1125 Hourly 18.7425 19.6796 20.6636 21.6968 22.7816 23.9207 24.5187 25.1317 25.7600 26.4040 27.0641 P/T Planning Technician 1201 Hourly 17.9979 18.8978 19.8427 20.8348 21.8765 22.9703 23.5446 24.1332 24.7365 25.3549 25.9888 Salary Schedule for Part-time
Effective on March 1, 2023
Includes 5% COLA
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