RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL - 6:00 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Vice Mayor Kyle Blades; Council Member
Absent: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Council Member L. Scott Hayman Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon; Captain Tucker; Parks & Rec Director Wegener
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Blades suggested the switch of items 1 & 2 and to continue the IWVGA item to next meeting since Hayman is absent.
Motion To Approve Agenda with changes - Blades - Gorman 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.
REGULAR SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Life Saving Awards Council
Sergeant N. Lloyd / Officers Bebee, Cushman, Henderson, Quiroz, Smith
2. Award Presentation for Evan Etoch Foundation Chief Scott PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - R. Blackwell
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated October 18, 2023 Charlon
4. Grant Application For A United States Department Of Justice, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Captain Tucker
5. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing Acceptance Of The State Of California, Office Of Traffic Safety Step Grant Captain Tucker Motion To Approve Consent Calendar - Gorman - Blades 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
6. Approval Of A City Of Ridgecrest Records Retention Schedule Charlon • City Clerk reviewed the staff report
• No public comment
Motion To Approve - Blades - Gorman 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
7. Proposed Approval Of Increased Appropriations To The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget To Cover Increased Costs Related to the Animal Shelter Laundry Project Chief Scott • Capt. Tucker reviewed the staff report
• Blades recommended a contingency so as to prevent the need to come back and stall the project. Council suggests raising the total amount to a $40,000 increase. • Public comment R. Blackwell; B. Bayne
Motion To Approve with the increase to $40,000 - Blades - Gorman 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
8. Proposed Action To Adopt A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Amending The Administrative Purchasing Policy To Include Paper Purchasing Requirements Per CA SB1383 Regulations McKenzie
• M. McKenzie reviewed the staff report
• No public comment
Motion To Approve - Blades - Gorman 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
9. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
*To be heard at next meeting due to Hayman's absence
PUBLIC HEARING
10. A Public Hearing And Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Application Regarding The Kern County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Wegener • Public hearing opened at 7 pm
• Item not ready for presentation and staff suggested continuing to Dec. 6, 2023 meeting • Motion To continue to Dec. 6, 2023 meeting - Gorman - Blades 3 Ayes; 2 Absent
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 4* Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Location: California Welcome Center
• Report from 10/25/23
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 10/26/23
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - November 15, 2023
City Organization and Services Committee ("City Org')
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1s Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Report from 11/2/23 - Canceled
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 1st Monday of the month @5:15 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Report from 11/06/23
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1s Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
• Report from 11/07/23
Finance Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2° Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Report from 11/14/23
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - 7:23 p.m.
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - November 15, 2023