RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
This meeting was recorded and will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk for a certain period of time from date of approval by the Ridgecrest City Successor Agency/Financing Authority/Housing Authority. Meetings are recorded solely for ROLL CALL - 5:00 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Endicott; Mayor Pro-Tem Rajaratnam; Vice Mayor Blades; Council Member Hayman; Council Member Gorman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon; Chief Y sit; Finance Director Brewton; PW Director Reed; P&R Director Wegener APPROVAL OF AGENDA - City Manager asked to move item 9 to be heard before item 4 Motion To Approve Agenda as amended to move item 9 - Hayman - Blades 5 Ayes 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.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Gov Code Section 54956.9 Anderson v. COR, Lloyd; Kern County Superior Court Case # BCV-24-101979 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation (GC Sec. 54956.9) Mojave Pistachios, LLC v Indian Wells Valley Water District, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01187275-CU-OR-CJC REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 p.m.
ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - No reportable action
PRESENTATIONS
Lifesaving Awards - Officer Coe And Officer Smith Chief Ysit PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - T. Rosa, E. Edwards, T. Chandler, M. Neel, J. Shermer, Katie, C. Williams, R. Porter,
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 4 Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Reestablishment Of An Accounting Supervisor Position To The Classification Plan Brewton
2. Proposed Approval For The Authorization Of The Extension Of The University Of California - Davis School Of Veterinary Medicine. Spay/ Neuter Grant Chief Ysit
3. Proposed Approval of Increased Appropriations to The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget To Purchase Police Equipment Chief Ysit
Motion To Approve Consent Calendar Rajaratnam - Gorman 5 Ayes
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
4. Nomination And Appointment Of Mayor Pro-Tempore And Vice Mayor Charlon • Hayman nominated Blades for Mayor Pro-Tem
Motion To Approve Hayman - Rajaratnam 5 Ayes
• Blades nominated Rajaratnam for Vice Mayor
Motion To Approve Blades - Endicott 5 Aves
5. Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees. Boards, And Commissions Charlon
6. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
7. Approval Of Resolution To Increase Positions Within The Police Officer Classification From 32 Officers To 33 Officers Chief Ysit
Public Comment - None
Motion To Approve Item 7 Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes
Authorization To Enter Into A Five (5) Year Agreement With Lens Lock Inc. For FY26 Through FY30 For Body Worn Cameras (BWC), In-Car Video Cameras, Connectivity, Software, Installation, And CAD Integration. Authorization For Approval Of Appropriations In The FY25 Annual Budget To Purchase Connectivity Services Chief Ysit
Public Comment - None
Motion To Approve Item 8 Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes
9. Approving The Form And Authorizing The Execution Of Certain Lease Financing Documents In Connection With The Offering And Sale Of Certificates Of Participation Relating Thereto Finance The Cost Of Construction And Equipping A New Aquatics Facility And Authorizing And Directing Certain Actions With Respect Thereto Brewton
Public Comment - R. Porter, M. Richter
Motion To Approve item 9 Blades - Rajaratnam 5 Ayes
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: 1 Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Next meeting February 6, 2025
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - January 15, 2025
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 1st Monday of the month @ 5:15 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1s Floor
• Report from January 6, 2025
Finance Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1s Floor
• Report from January 14, 2025
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4" Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1s Floor
• Next meeting January 23, 2025
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: City Hall Council Chambers
> Next meeting February 4, 2025
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Jennifer Rickets (staff) Meeting: 4" Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Location: California Welcome Center
• Next meeting TBD no reporting to council .. moving to Economic development
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - 9:22 p.m.
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - January 15, 2025