RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Closed Session - 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to California Government Code 54953(b)(1) one additional call-in location has been established for the Mayor to attend this meeting via teleconference at Kern Council of Governments Board Room; 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
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 the purpose of preparation of minutes.
ROLL CALL - 5:30 p.m.
Council Present:Mayor Endicott; Mayor Pro-Tem Blades; Vice Mayor Rajaratnam; Council Member Hayman
Absent: Council Member Gorman
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion To Approve - Blades - Hayman - 4 ayes; 1 Absent
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL EXISTING LITIGATION Gov Code Section 54956.9, Akinsson/Aquillar vs. City of Ridgecrest et al Kern County Superior Court Case
*Council Member Gorman came in after closed session
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 p.m.
ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - No reportable action
PRESENTATIONS
1. Employee Service Award Presentations Council
2. Updates On AB1413 And AB1466 Strand
Public comments - T. Wiknich, S. Kirkpatrick, R. Kicinski, C. Ellis, S. O'Neil, Isabel, L Stephens, T. Staheli, S. Boyle, T. Mitchell, K. Russell, M. Neel, A. Crutchfield, S. Merck *7:37 - 5-minute break
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - M. Neel
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated June 4, 2025 Charlon
4. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Special Meeting Dated June 11, 2025 Charlon
5. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing Acceptance Of The State Of California, Office Of Traffic Safety Step Grant
6. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council To Adopt A Road Project List For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Partially Funded By SB1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017 Reed
Public comment - S. O'Neil - commented on his street repair in regards to item 6 Motion To Approve Consent Calendar with adjustment of June 11 minutes for next council meeting to be July 16th- Hayman - Blades - 5 ayes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. A Resolution And Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California Declaring Its Intent To Levy And Collect Assessments Within The City Of Ridgecrest Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1, Pursuant To The Engineers Report And Authorization To Finalize Said Report For Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Provisions Of The Benefit Assessment Act Of 1982; Review Of The Preliminary Reed
Open Public Hearing -7:53pm
Comments heard - None
Close Public Hearing 7:54pm
Motion To Approve - Hayman - Rajaratnam - 5 ayes
8. A Resolution And Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California Declaring Its Intent To Levy And Collect Assessments Within The Consolidated Landscaping And Lighting District No. 2012-1, Review Of The Preliminary Engineers Report And Authorization To Finalize Said Report For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Reed
Open Public Hearing -7:55pm
Comments heard - None
Close Public Hearing - 7:57pm
Motion To Approve with staff recommendation to increase $100 parcels with an increase of 25% each year, for 4 years, till whole - Gorman - Blades - 5 ayes
ORDINANCES
9. Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance 25-01, An Ordinance To Amend The Zone Map For The Property Located On North Downs Street Between West Ward And West Graaf APN 453-014-09-00-0 Spurlock
Public comment - S. Boyle
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR - June 18, 2025
Motion To Waive Reading In Full An Ordinance To Amend The Zone Map For The Property Located On North Downs Street Between West Ward And West Graaf - APN 453-014-09-00-0 - Motion To Approve Blades - Rajaratnam 5 ayes
Motion To Adopt, By Title Only, An Ordinance To Amend The Zone Map For The Property Located On North Downs Street Between West Ward And West Graaf - APN 453-014-09-00-0 - Motion To Approve Blades - Hayman 5 ayes
COMMITTEE REPORTS**Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website
Economic Development Committee
• Next meeting July 7, 2025
Finance Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2n° Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1st Floor
• Next meeting July 8, 2025
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Mayor Endicott and Kyle Blades
Meeting: ( 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1st Floor
> Next meeting June 26, 2025
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Endicott and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
• Next meeting July 1, 2025
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 p.m.
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITI REGULAR - June 18, 2025