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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
July 16, 2025
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
100 100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
[email protected]
(760) 499-5002
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CITY COUNCIL
Travis Endicott, Mayor
Kyle Blades, Mayor Pro-Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam, 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, July 16, 2025 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation
PRESENTATIONS
1. Lifesaving Award – Officer Matt Rowland
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 June 18, 2025 Charlon
3. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Acceptance Of The California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Funds Ysit
4. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ) And/Or Carbon Reduction Program For The Procurement Of One (1) Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus; Committing The Necessary Local Match Funding And Assuring The Completion Of The Project Reed
5. A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of The Resolution (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Reed
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – July 16, 2025
6. A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Consolidated Landscaping And Lighting District No. 2012-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of The Resolution (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Reed
7. Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest To Levy And Collect Sewer Fees On The General Tax Rolls For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Reed
8. Authorization For The City Manager, Ron Strand To Sign The Notice Of Completion For The Replacement Of Two 25-Ton Units In City Hall, Authorizing The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And Authorizing The Release Of Retention Funds In The Amount Of Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars And Thirty Cents ($6,499.30) Thirty Days After The Recordation Of The Notice Of Completion To Johnson Controls Inc. Wegener
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
9. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY25/26 & FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The South Mahan Street Phase II Resurfacing Project Reed
10.A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase I W. Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project Reed
11.A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase II W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project Reed
12.A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase III W. Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project Reed
13.A Resolution To Approve A Professional Service Agreement With Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group For An Amount Not To Exceed $470,000.00 For Preliminary Engineering Services For The East Bowman Channel Design, An OLDCC Grant Project; And Authorize The City Manager To Sign The Agreement Reed
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – July 16, 2025
COMMITTEE REPORTS**Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website
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, 1st Floor
➢ Next meeting August 4, 2025
Finance Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1st Floor
➢ Report from 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 July 24, 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 August 5, 2025
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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 June 18, 2025
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting June 18, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
DRAFT 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
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – June 18, 2025
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 Ysit
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 Provisions Of The Benefit Assessment Act Of 1982; Review Of The Preliminary Engineers Report And Authorization To Finalize Said Report For Fiscal Year 2025/2026 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
DRAFT 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
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 1st Monday of the month @ 5:15 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1st Floor
Next meeting July 7, 2025
Finance Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2nd 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.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Acceptance Of The California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Grant Funds
PRESENTED BY: Mario Ysit, Chief of Police
SUMMARY: The California Highway Patrol has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP). Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products. The intent of this Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/ Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
The Ridgecrest Police Department has applied and been awarded funding in the amount of $198,137.00 dollars, pending the approval of the City of Ridgecrest City Council. The grant will be administered by the Ridgecrest Police Department.
The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide funding the reduction of impaired driving, collision-related injuries, and fatalities. By increasing proactive enforcement measures, further training personnel in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s), and
The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide funding for: 2 officers to attend the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing / NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) POST-certified Instructor training, and 2 officers to attend the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing / NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) POST-certified training.
The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide funding for one Ford Transit multi-passenger van equipped with partitions and safety belts for multiple prisoners. The van will be marked with grantee logos approved by the Cannabis Grant Unit prior to use. The van will also be outfitted with a Lenslock Camera System, which includes multiple cameras to cover all prisoner seating positions, a Motorola police radio for communications, emergency lights and low-profile lighting system.
The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program will provide funding for 5 DUI Saturation patrols. These patrols will be 8 hours in length and aim to reduce DUI/ DUI deaths and injuries which will improve roadway safety in the community, incorporating mobile signage and social media outreach to enhance public awareness and deterrence efforts.
The grant period begins July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2026. The grant requires 0% in part matching funds and the total project cost is $198,137.00. The grant funding will provide 100% reimbursement of the total project cost. No funds from the city’s general fund will be used to support the grant or project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approximate revenue to the city in the amount of $198,137.00 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application; and,
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Highway Patrol require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application to the State; and, WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into an agreement with the California Highway Patrol to complete the Grant Scope; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest Police Department was conditionally approved for $198,137.00 from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP); and,
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest Police Department wishes to accept the grant funds to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in the community; and, WHEREAS, The grant funding will provide for the purchase of a prisoner transport van, five DUI Saturation patrols, Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor Training, and Standardized Field Sobriety/ ARIDE training for 2 officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ridgecrest City Council hereby:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM (CTFGP) AND ACCEPT THE AWARDED AMOUNT OF $198,137.00; AND
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project if the grant is awarded; and
2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the program regulations; and
4. Delegates the authority to City of Ridgecrest City Manager, or his designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of July, 2025, by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
___________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ) And/Or Carbon Reduction Program For The Procurement Of One (1) Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus; Committing The Necessary Local Match Funding And Assuring The Completion Of The Project PRESENTED BY: Sergio Covarrubias, Transit Administrator SUMMARY: The Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program and/or Carbon Reduction Program grant will allow the City to have access to funds for projects such as the Procurement of One (1) Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus Project (Optimal EV S1 Low Floor Electric Shuttle), The City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $344,289.00 in funding from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program and/or Carbon Reduction Program grant for said project. The City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $39,489.95 and any additional funds if required, of the total project cost from State of Good Repair, LCTOP Funds, Transit General Funds, or TDA funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Award of this grant could result in Federal funding at 88.53% or about $304,799.05 for the City. City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $39,489.95 of the total project cost from State of Good Repair, LCTOP Funds, TDA or General Transit Funds, or other City General funds.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $39,489.95 or those funds necessary in local matching funding; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program funding; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and, (4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and ,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE FY26/27 CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR
QUALITY PROGRAM AND/OR CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE (1) BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRANSIT CUTAWAY BUS;
COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH FUNDING AND ASSURING THE
COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) for $344,289.00 in funding from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program and/or Carbon Reduction Program (herein referred to as “federal funding”) for the procurement of One (1) Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus Project (Optimal EV S1 Low Floor Electric Shuttle), (herein referred to as PROJECT); and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has the financial capacity to complete, operate and maintain the PROJECT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably expected to be available on the time frame needed to carry out the PROJECT; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the PROJECT under the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council hereby approves:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $39,489.95 or those funds necessary in local matching funding; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program funding; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the Kern COG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and,
(4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with Kern COG for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality and/or Carbon Reduction Program for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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City of Ridgecrest
Purchase of (One) Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus
SGR, Gen. Fund 39,489 39,489
0 0
CMAQ 304,800 304,800
0 0 344,289 344,289
20,000
N/A
.39
.07
3 7.1
1,319.98
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
City of Ridgecrest
100 W. California Ave. Ridgecrest, CA. 93555
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sergio Covarrubias 7/2/2025
[email protected] (760)499-5041
FY 26-27 FY 26-27 FY 26-27
Project Description
Purchase of (one) 27’ battery-electric cutaway bus, and removal from service of one 2012 gasoline-powered Cutaway bus. The proposed cutaway will provide 16 typical passenger seats and 2 ADA compliant seats. This vehicle will be capable of accepting a level 2 standard or a level 3 DC fast charger, and is capable of utilizing the existing installed city infrastructure. The selected cutaway bus a wide body that enhances passenger comfort and an 11” Low-Floor height Step-In design. They are in-line with current ridership levels, passenger needs and are a necessary addition to our aging fleet.
The new vehicle will be replacing a larger, gas guzzling, carbon-producing cutaway which has exceeded its useful life benchmark in years and mileage. The existing bus being replaced is a 2012 Ford F550 cutaway. Said bus was due for replacement in years as well as in mileage. The chosen bus is four years over its expected life, and a minimum of 40,000 miles over the expected mileage range.
Project Background and Justification
The Innovative Clean Transit act passed in 2018. This requires transit services to transition to zero emission vehicles beginning in 2026 and to be fully transitioned by 2040. With the recent California initiative known as Advanced Clean Cars II, the City expects to be fully electric prior to the 2040 deadline. Vehicles purchased prior to the 2026 milestone will be counted toward the required zero emission purchasing ratios.
In 2018, the City of Ridgecrest in an effort to get ahead of the curve began to program grant funds from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) and State of Good Repair Program (SGR) to building solar powered electric infrastructure located at the City of Ridgecrest Corporation yard (636 W. Ridgecrest Blvd.) In 2019, the City of Ridgecrest began to program additional LCTOP funds to purchase its first battery electric bus and continued to program State of Good Repair funds for the charging infrastructure. (This purchase required future year grant funding as evident below). In addition to this, the City of Ridgecrest applied for funds through the Congestion Air Quality program (CMAQ) to complete all the necessary infrastructure upgrades.
In 2020 the City of Ridgecrest was awarded LCTOP project funds and continued to use the funds to facilitate the purchase of the first battery electric van.
In 2022 the City of Ridgecrest placed an order for its first battery electric van from A to Z Bus Sales. That van has been a valuable addition to the fleet as it has been providing the community with reliable and efficient transportation.
The City of Ridgecrest will program any future CMAQ, LCTOP, and SGR funds to complete its full transition to a battery
CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone (760) 499-5041
100 W. California Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA. 93555-4054
Sergio Covarrubias -Transit Administrator
electric fleet. City leaders and staff are committed to meeting the 2040 deadline.
Thereafter, the City collaborated with HCD and received an Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Grant (AHSC). The grant application possessed two (2) electric vans for City Transit use. Upon further review, staff noticed that during underwriting the grant was funded without these vans included. Despite numerous staff efforts, HCD reiterated there was nothing we could do to have these added back to the grant. This delayed the replacement of vehicles in accordance with the City of Ridgecrest Transit Management Plan (TAM) and altered the cities plan toward a fully electric fleet.
It is imperative that we transition to electric vehicles now, and get on track with our TAM Plan. Additionally, with the electrical upgrades SCE required to facilitate the CMAQ project the City of Ridgecrest has to add additional electric vehicles to meet or exceed a crucial power usage requirement to help offset the cost of the SCE infrastructure improvements. The only way the City will be capable of meeting these power usage requirements is with further procurement of electrical vehicles and this Electric Cutaway bus. Otherwise, the City could face significant monthly penalties.
In December of 2023 our first electric van was purchased and placed in service on July of 2024. We are currently working on transferring CMAQ funds to FTA for multiple electric van purchases. This electric cutaway will be the final step to meeting our transition to an all-electric transit fleet.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 Optimal EV S1 Low Floor
Electric Shuttle 1 L.S. $312,990.00 $312,990.00
ESTIMATED AMOUNT $312,990.00
10% Contingency $31,299.00
$344,289.00
Total Estimate $344,289.00
CMAQ
Federal CMAQ Funds (88.53%), Total Construction Estimate X 88.53% $304,799.05 Local Matching Funds (11.47%), Total Construction Estimate X 11.47% $39,489.95 Total Local Match $39,489.9483
Federal RSTP and HIP funds Requested $304,799.05
COST ESTIMATE
CMAQ Electric Cutaway Purchase
in Ridgecrest, California, 07/02/2025
ESTIMATED COST
ON-ROAD PROJECTS
County:
Federal Number:
Short Description Battery-Electric Cutaway Purchase
Project Analysis Period: 10
CMAQ Funding: $312,990
Local Match: $35,900
ROG : 0.17
NOx : 0.39
PM10 : 0.07
0.00 0.00
0.00 Capital Recovery Factor 0.12
ROG: 8
NOx: 17
PM2.5: 3
0 0
0 CMAQ Funds: $1,319.98
All Funding Sources: $1,471.38
Baseline Vehicle Emission Factor Cleaner Vehicle Emission Factors
EMISSION REDUCTIONS
Pounds per Year Kilograms per Day
COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF:
Total: 28 0
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 20,000
years
annual miles
grams per mile grams per mile
per pou
per pou
EMISSION FACTORS:
Project Scope: Battery-Electric Cutaway Bus Purchase
Project Sponsor: City of Ridgecrest Private Agency: No
Approval Date:
Caltrans DIST-EA:
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$2,942,765
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Livability and Safety
1) Will enhance or reduce the average cost of user mobility through the creation of more convenient transportation options for our daily travelers. With our “Free Fares” currently implemented into our service. This will increase the benefits of our travelers with having a more flexible option for accessibility throughout our Service area.
The addition of the new electric transit cutaway bus will reduce the cost of user mobility through the creation of more convenient renewable energy transportation options. These green options are expected to have 80% of the power necessary for operation which are offset by solar production at our Corp Yard. It is plausible that the average cost per trip could decrease, thus prompting the City to lower fares in the future when “Free Fare” funds are completely depleted. Lower fares would support and make the already low fare even more convenient and beneficial for all travelers. 2) Will improve existing transportation choices by enhancing points of modal connectivity, increasing the number of modes accommodated on existing assets, or reducing congestion on existing modal assets
Renewable energy vehicles will not only benefit the environment, but will also provide people an opportunity to experience electric vehicles for a minimal cost. These vehicles have become a topic of discussion here in Ridgecrest, and our charging infrastructure is currently in the final stages of completion. With the City possessing some of the latest technology, many of the Local Scientists and Engineers that live in the area would utilize the service, not to mention the seniors and disabled.
Currently many of our senior and disabled passengers struggle with the older ADA devices that are equipped on our obsolete vehicle fleet. With an increase in ridership and the reduction in time per trip with newer ADA technologies, this would reduce congestion on modal assets thereby allowing more people to utilize the transit system.
3) Will significantly improve travel between residential areas and commercial centers and jobs.
Currently, approximately 90% of transit ridership is by people who rely on the service to get them to school, work, or a store to purchase necessities. The new vehicle would improve these modes of transportation immensely as the existing buses are constantly breaking down and must be towed back to the facility for repairs. The electric cutaway bus purchase is a crucial necessity for allowing Ridgecrest to provide long-term sustainability and increase functionality for our community. In addition to this, it would greatly enhance City Transit’s reliability and could potentially increase ridership for employees traveling to various business locations such as Home Depot, Stater Brothers, Starbucks, the Community College, Walmart, local school, daycare, and summer camp field trips. A new cutaway bus will allow the city to expand field trip services epically for charter and private schools as many do not have bus transportation services. With the City possessing only one reserve bus, riders are frequently turned away because vehicles are not available at their time of need. With a newer fleet, downtime would be significantly decreased, and thus travel and availability would increase. This would allow riders to utilize the service frequently as it would be a reliable form of transportation. 4) Will improve accessibility to transportation services for economically disadvantaged populations, non-drivers, senior citizens, person’s with disabilities, or make goods, commodities, and services more readily available to these groups
As previously mentioned this demographic group is the majority of our ridership. We routinely provide transportation to the Senior Center (for free lunches), Salvation Army (for free-food box disbursements) and crucial medical appointments for the disabled, non-drivers, seniors, etc. Bus availability is crucial for people’s survival in many cases. Increasing the reliability of our fleet is a longterm goal that the City is striving to make a reality. With less fleet downtime this will allow for more trips, and with newer ADA accommodations has the potential to cut trip times. 5) Is the existing accident rate higher than the average rate for a similar facility, and does the project reduce the accident rate to the average rate or lower? Yes or No Not Applicable.
6) Is the existing facility rate higher than the average rate for a similar facility, and does the project reduce the fatality rate to the average rate or lower? Yes or No Not Applicable.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of The Resolution (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2025/2026
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Director of Public Works
SUMMARY: At the June 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution initiating the annual proceedings and directing staff to prepare the Annual Engineer’s Levy Report. At the June 18th, 2025 City Council Meeting the City Council adopted a resolution and held a public hearing to discuss and revise, if necessary, the annual Engineers Report. Said Resolution declared the intention of the Council to levy the annual assessments and conduct a public hearing for all interested parties.
The formation of Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1 was established in 2016 pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, being Chapter 6.4 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 54703. The City of Ridgecrest is perpetuating the District to continue a dedicated revenue source to fund the expenses related to the special benefit to properties in the District to pay for the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of the local drainage improvements established in connection with development of the properties within the residential subdivisions known as a portion of Tract No. 6740, all of Tentative Tract No. 6700 and all of Tentative Tract No. 6775 which are generally located on the west side of College Heights Boulevard, just North of Kendall Avenue and South of Springer Ave.
The district includes a portion of Tract 6740 with fifty-three (53), TTM 6775 with seventy-six (76) and TTM 6700 with fifty-three (53) single-family residential properties, associated public drainage easements drainage basin as identified on the approved tract maps for Tract No. 6740, TTM 6700 and TTM 6775.
Tonight, staff recommends that the City Council approve the Resolution approving the Annual Engineers Report and Order the levy and collection of assessments on the County tax rolls for fiscal year 2025/2026 as described in the report.
The deadline for submission to the County Tax rolls is August 9th, 2025 with this resolution attached there to.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total annual levy for maintenance costs to the District is $11,529.69.
Annual maintenance costs are funded through the assessments placed on the property tax bills.
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and ordering the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested Submitted by: Travis Reed Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
RIDGECREST DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2016-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Ridgecrest (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) has, by previous Resolutions declared its intention to levy assessments for the City of Ridgecrest Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and,
WHEREAS, Staff as directed by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Engineer’s Report”) that describes the assessments against the parcels of land within the Assessment District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 to pay for the maintenance, operation and servicing of improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report as previously presented, and is satisfied with the items and documents as set forth therein, and finds that the levy of assessments has been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed, as set forth in said the Engineer’s Report; and, WHEREAS, The City Council and its legal counsel have reviewed Proposition 218 and found that these assessments comply with applicable provisions of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within Assessment District for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining and servicing the improvements and appurtenant facilities located within the District.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair public hearing regarding the Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1, the levy and collection of assessments, and has considered all public testimony and written statements, protests and communications made or filed by interested persons.
3. The City Council finds the record owners of property within the District previously approved the continued levy and collections of assessments through property owner balloting proceedings, and that the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is consistent with the assessment so approved.
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4. Based upon its review of the facts presented and the Engineer’s Report that has been filed with the City Clerk, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
4a) The land within the District will receive special benefit from the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements to be provided by the District as described in the Engineer’s Report.
4b) The District as defined by the Assessment Diagram contained in the Engineer’s Report, includes all of the lands receiving such special benefit. 4c) The net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District is in accordance and apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net amount among eligible parcels in proportion to the special benefit to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
5. The Engineer’s Report and assessment as presented to the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk comply with the applicable provisions of the California State Constitution Article XIIID and are hereby confirmed as filed.
6. Pursuant to applicable law, City staff or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026 as approved herein with the Kern County Auditor/Controller along with a certified copy of this Resolution; and/or as may be required by the County Auditor/Controller or County Assessor, copies of the Engineer’s Report or Assessment Diagram confirmed by this Resolution.
7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the City Council’s approval of the formation of the District; the confirmation of the Assessment Diagram; and the establishment of the maximum assessment rates, assessment range formula, and the assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as outlined in the Engineer’s Report and approved in these proceedings.
8. The maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements shall be performed pursuant to the provisions of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 6.4 of the Government Code of the State of California Commencing with section 54703 (hereafter referred to as the "Act"). The City Council hereby orders the improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as the operation, maintenance, servicing and administration of the improvements, and incidental expenses related thereto for the District located within the boundary of the City of Ridgecrest, and the jurisdiction of the City Council. A more detailed description of the improvements is contained within the Report, but the improvements and facilities can be classified within the following general categories:
Installation, construction or maintenance of any authorized improvements under Act, including, but not limited to, drainage improvements and any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the aforementioned or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof.
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9. The County Auditor of Kern County shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each eligible parcel of land the amount of levy, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected, pursuant to the provisions provided in the Act. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the Treasurer of the City of Ridgecrest.
10. The City Treasurer shall deposit all money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund for the City of Ridgecrest Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2016-1, and such money shall be expended only for the maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements as described in section 5.
11. A copy of the levy shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Ridgecrest City Council, held on this 16th day of July, 2025.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN) ss
CITY OF RIDGECREST)
I, Ricca Charlon, City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, County of Kern, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of said City of Ridgecrest at a regular meeting of said council held on the 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
____________________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
City of Ridgecrest, California
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
City of Ridgecrest, California
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
Submitted by: Travis Reed Action Date: July 16th, 2025
SUBJECT: A Resolution Regarding The Annual Assessments For The Consolidated Landscaping And Lighting District No. 2012-1 (The “District”); And Adoption Of The Resolution (1) Approving The Annual Engineer’s Report And (2) Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Director of Public Works
SUMMARY: At the June 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted resolutions initiating the annual proceedings and directing staff to prepare the annual Engineer’s Levy Report. At the June 18th, 2025 City Council Meeting the City Council adopted a resolution and held a public hearing to discuss and revise, if necessary, the annual Engineer’s Report.
Said Resolution declared the intention of the Council to levy the annual assessments and conduct a public hearing for all interested parties. The formation of the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2012-1 was established in 2012 and subsequently have had future annexations to the District pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and the California Constitution Article XIIID, (Proposition 218).
Per the 1972 Act and the Prop 218, annual engineering reports of cost are prepared and a public hearing is required.
The City of Ridgecrest is perpetuating the District to continue a dedicated revenue source to fund the expenses related to the special benefit to properties in the District to pay for the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of the local streetscape, landscaping and street lighting improvements established in connection with development of the properties within the boundaries of the District.
Tonight, staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Council approve the Resolution approving the Annual Engineers Report. (2) Order the levy and collection of assessments on the County tax rolls for fiscal year 2025/2026 as described in the report.
The deadline for submission to the County Tax rolls is August 9th, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total annual maintenance cost to the District is $126,280.61. Annual maintenance costs are funded through the assessments placed on the property tax bills.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Engineer’s Levy Report. (2) Adopt a resolution ordering the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2025/2026.
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RESOLUTION 25-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST,
CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2012-1, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Ridgecrest, California (hereafter referred to as “City Council”) has, by previous Resolutions initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy special benefit assessments against parcels of land within the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2012-1, (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining and servicing of the improvements located within the District; and, WHEREAS, City Staff as directed by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) in connection with the proposed levy and collection of special benefit assessments upon eligible parcels of land within the District, and the City Council did by previous Resolution approve such Report; and,
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to levy and collect assessments against parcels of land within the District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, to pay the costs and expenses of operating, maintaining and servicing the improvements and appurtenant facilities located within the District; and,
WHEREAS, The City Council has previously conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding at the time the District was formed to establish the maximum assessment authorized for the District and the proposed assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as described in the Report are less than or equal to that authorized maximum assessment, and therefore comply with the approval provisions of the California State Constitution Article XIIID.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2 Following notice duly given, the City Council has held a full and fair Public Hearing regarding its Resolution approving or amending the Report prepared in connection with the levy and collection of assessments, and has considered the oral and written statements, protests and communications made or filed by interested persons. The City Council has determined that the property owners in accordance with the requirements of the California State Constitution, Article XIIID have approved the assessments so presented.
Section 3 Based upon its review (and amendments, as applicable) of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, a copy of which has been presented to the City Council and which has been filed with the City Clerk, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
a) The land within the boundaries of the District will receive special benefit by the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements to be provided by the District and funded by the annual assessments.
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b) District includes the lands receiving such special benefit. c) The net amount to be assessed upon the lands within the District is in accordance and apportioned by a formula and method which fairly distributes the net special benefit amount among the eligible parcels in proportion to the special benefit to be received by each parcel from the improvements and services for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Section 4 The Report and assessment as presented to the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby confirmed as filed.
Section 5 The City Council hereby orders the proposed improvements to be made, which improvements are briefly described as the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for landscape maintenance areas, street lighting and related appurtenant facilities and services.
Section 6 The maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements shall be performed pursuant to the Act and the County Auditor of Kern County shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each parcel of land the amount of levy, and such levies shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the levy shall be paid to the City Treasurer.
Section 7 The City Treasurer shall deposit the money representing assessments collected by the County for the District to the credit of a fund for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2012-1, and such money shall be expended for the maintenance, operation and servicing of the improvements as described in the Engineer’s Report.
Section 8 The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the District levy for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
Section 9 The City Clerk or its designee is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor upon adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025. _______________________________ ,
Travis Endicott, Mayor
City of Ridgecrest
_______________________________ ,
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
City of Ridgecrest
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF KERN) ss.
CITY OF RIDGECREST)
I, Ricca Charlon, City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, County of Kern, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Ridgecrest at a regular meeting of said council held on the 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
________________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
City of Ridgecrest
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest To Levy And Collect Sewer Fees On The General Tax Rolls For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY: Staff has continued to undertake the task of sewer fee levy and collection in-house this year.
Waste-water and Accounting Staff have dedicated much time to keeping this levy in good standing. Said functions that have been completed are as follows:
1. Verify the tax roll and addresses associated match.
2. Verify property use type.
3. Coding each levy according to property type.
4. Field verify the use of each property.
5. Create a database for information storage moving forward.
6. Verified formulas and methods of calculation.
7. Submission of the special assessment package.
8. Prepare all Levy documentation for County submittal.
The City Council will direct City Staff to furnish to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Kern County Auditor, a description of the parcel for both residential and commercial sewer charges. This is an annual requirement to allow for the collection of the flat rate charge on the property tax bill. The parcels billed by the flat rate charges are shown in Exhibit “A”. Please note Exhibit “A” does not include the County fee associated with applying this levy: As of April 16, 2025, the County has determined their fee to be $0.20 per parcel.
This year’s Sewer fees will not increase for single or multi-family dwellings. See Exhibit “B”.
This Resolution along with Exhibit “A” shall be furnished to the County on or before August 8, 2025.
The revenues derived from the subject charge shall be used only for construction, expansion, maintenance and operation of the City’s wastewater treatment and collection facilities. This resolution complies with the applicable provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution and California Government Code 54984 and has authority to adopt a sewer user charge for
use of City sanitation facilities pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5471, et. seq. and Government Code Section 51334.
The Council will also direct City Staff to bill and collect service charges for those properties whose status is tax exempt and not on the County tax rolls; therefore, are not a part of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest To Levy And Collect Sewer Fees On The General Tax Rolls For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST TO
LEVY AND COLLECT SEWER FEES ON THE GENERAL TAX ROLLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
WHEREAS, the City Council will direct the City Clerk to furnish the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the County Auditor with a description of the parcels for both residential and commercial sewer charges; and,
WHEREAS, this is an annual requirement to allow for the collection of the flat rate charge on the property tax bill; and,
WHEREAS, the parcels billed by the flat rate charges are shown in Exhibit “A”; and, WHEREAS, the rates were established for five years beginning in 2013 from a Prop 218 hearing that passed on June 5, 2013, for fiscal year 2025/2026 the rates will remain the same as the previously approved (Exhibit B); and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors and the County Tax Collector are hereby requested to levy and collect the charge as a part of the annual General County Tax Bill; and, WHEREAS, The Council will also direct City Staff to bill and collect service charges for those properties whose status is tax exempt and not on the County tax rolls; therefore, are not a part of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest Adopts a Resolution to Levy and Collect Sewer Fees on the General Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
___________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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Rates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Single Family Residential $31.52 $31.52 $31.52 $31.52 $31.52 $31.52 Multi-Family Residential $27.48 $27.48 $27.48 $27.48 $27.48 $27.48 Mobile Homes $23.44 $23.44 $23.44 $23.44 $23.44 $23.44
Commercial Rates
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Annual Fixed Fee* $378.21 $378.21 $378.21 $378.21 $378.21 $378.21 Volumetric Charge (per hundred cubic feet)**
Auto: Repair Shop and Service Station $3.12 $3.12 $3.12 $3.12 $3.12 $3.12 Auto: Steam Cleaning $6.69 $6.69 $6.69 $6.69 $6.69 $6.69 Bakery and Food Preparation $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 Bars w/o Dining Facilities $2.93 $2.93 $2.93 $2.93 $2.93 $2.93 Car Wash $2.61 $2.61 $2.61 $2.61 $2.61 $2.61
Commercial & Institutional - Other $2.59 $2.59 $2.59 $2.59 $2.59 $2.59 Department and Retail Store $2.74 $2.74 $2.74 $2.74 $2.74 $2.74 Hospital and Convalescent $2.71 $2.71 $2.71 $2.71 $2.71 $2.71 Hotel with dining facilities $4.30 $4.30 $4.30 $4.30 $4.30 $4.30 Hotel/Motel without dining $2.83 $2.83 $2.83 $2.83 $2.83 $2.83 Institutional and Professional: Restrooms
Only $2.54 $2.54 $2.54 $2.54 $2.54 $2.54
Laundromat $2.64 $2.64 $2.64 $2.64 $2.64 $2.64
Laundry: Commercial $3.29 $3.29 $3.29 $3.29 $3.29 $3.29 Laundry: Industrial $4.68 $4.68 $4.68 $4.68 $4.68 $4.68 Market with Garbage Grinders $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 Mortuary $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14 $5.14
Restaurant $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81 $4.81
Soft Water Service $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34
Septic System or No Plumbing No Fixed Fee or Charge
Exempt $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station $3.34 $3.34 $3.34 $3.34 $3.34 $3.34 *The annual fixed fee includes the first 71 hundred cubic feet of water flow per year. ** Based on 80% of potable water consumption to account for water not returned to the sewer with except of NAWS which has its sewage metered directly.
*** Year listed is the usage year we are billing for.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Authorization For The City Manager, Ron Strand To Sign The Notice Of Completion For The Replacement Of Two 25-Ton Units In City Hall, Authorizing The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And Authorizing The Release Of Retention Funds In The Amount Of Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars And Thirty Cents ($6,499.30) Thirty Days After The Recordation Of The Notice Of Completion To Johnson Controls Inc.
PRESENTED BY: Nerissa Wegener, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY:
The Contractor, Johnson Controls Inc. has finished the project that consisted of the Replacement of two 25-Ton HVAC Units that were over 25 years old in City Hall. With the work being completed on June 3, 2025.
The project is complete, and Johnson Controls Inc. has been paid in full with the exception of retention, in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,499.30).
The City Staff will authorize release of retention within thirty (30) days from the filing of the Notice of Completion as long as no claims have been filed against the retained funds and the City of Ridgecrest has accepted all work.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion
3. Authorizes City Staff to release retention in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,499.30) the contractor, Johnson Controls Inc. within thirty (30) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion provided no claims have been filed against said retained funds.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as Requested
Submitted by: Nerissa Wegener Action Date: July 16, 2025 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 25 - XX
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO 25-TON HVAC UNITS
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLARS AND THIRTY CENTS ($6,499.30) THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION TO JOHNSON CONTROLS INC.
WHEREAS, the Contractor, Johnson Controls Inc., completed the project that consisted of Replacing two 25-Ton HVAC units located at 100 W. California Ave; and, WHEREAS, the project is complete, and the contractor Johnson Controls Inc. has been paid in full with the exception of retention in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred NinetyNine Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,499.30) and, WHEREAS, the project was budgeted in the FY25 budget, project was complete on June 3, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, The City will authorize the release of retention funds thirty days from the filing of the Notice of Completion to Johnson Controls Inc. as long as no claims have been filed against the retained funds and the City of Ridgecrest has accepted all work as complete NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest hereby:
1) Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion. 2) Authorizes the City Clerk to file the notice of completion for recordation for the Replacement of two 25-ton HVAC units in City Hall.
3) Authorizes City Staff to release the retained funds in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars and Thirty Cents ($6,499.30) thirty (30) days after recordation of the notice of completion Johnson Controls Inc. providing no claims have been filed against said retained funds.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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Recording Requested By:
CITY OF RIDGECREST
When Recorded Mail to:
City of Ridgecrest
City Clerk
100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
1. The undersigned is OWNER or Agent of the OWNER of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The FULL NAME of the OWNER is City of Ridgecrest
3. The FULL ADDRESS of the OWNER is 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4. The NATURE OF THE INTEREST or ESTATE of the undersigned is: In Fee. (if other than fee, Strike "In Fee" and insert, for example, "Purchaser under contract of purchase," or "Lessee.")
5. The FULL NAMES and FULL ADDRESSES of ALL PERSONS, if any, WHO HOLD SUCH INTEREST or ESTATE with the undersigned as JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON are:
Names Addresses
6. The full names and full addresses of the predecessors in interest of the undersigned if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to:
Names Addresses
7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was COMPLETED June 3, 2025
8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Replaced two 25-ton HVAC units in City Hall that cool Admin and PD
9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: Johnson Controls Inc.
10. The street address of said property is: 100 W. California Ave
11. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Ridgecrest County of Kern, State of California, and is described as follows:
City Hall
Date Ronald Strand, City Manager
Verification for INDIVIDUAL owner
I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the owner of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.
Date and Place Signature of Owner named in paragraph 2
Verification for NON-INDIVIDUAL owner: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the City Manager of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.
Date and Place Ronald Strand, City Manager
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk Revised 9/22/2003
Document Title(s):
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY25/26 & FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The South Mahan Street Phase II Resurfacing Project PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY: The Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP) grant will allow the City to have access to funds for projects such as the South Mahan Street Phase II Resurfacing Project. The City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $2,230,239.76 in funding from the RSTP and HIP program for said project. The City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $288,951.20, and additional funds if required, of the total project cost from Measure V, or street infrastructure funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Award of this grant could result in Federal funding at 88.53% or about $2,230,239.76 for the City. City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $288,951.20 of the total project cost from Measure V, or other street infrastructure funds.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $288,951.20, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and, (4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and ,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution. (7)
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Submitted by: Travis Reed Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE FY25/26 & FY26/27, REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (RSTP) AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (HIP) UNDER THE MOVING AHEAD FOR PROGRESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MAP-21) FOR THE SOUTH
MAHAN STREET PHASE II RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $2,230,239.76 in funding from the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program for South Mahan Street Phase II Resurfacing project, (herein referred to as PROJECT); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has the financial capacity to complete, operate and maintain the PROJECT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably expected to be available on the time frame needed to carry out the PROJECT; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the PROJECT under the Regional Surface Transportation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council hereby approves:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $288,951.20, or those necessary in local matching funds; and, (2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and, (3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and,
(4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and ,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
April 28, 2025
Ceasar Valle
Regional Planner
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
RE: 2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP), Call for Projects
Dear Ceasar:
As per of the RSTP and HIP call for projects, the City of Ridgecrest is requesting that $2,230,239.76 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Construction. Said dollars shall be used for the resurfacing, drainage and intersection improvements of South Mahan Street from W. Dolphin Ave. to W.
Springer Ave. in the City of Ridgecrest. This project will bring the roadway surface, drainage and intersection efficiency and ride quality up to an acceptable and safe level of service and will be a great benefit to the City of Ridgecrest residents.
With this it will require partnering with Kern County to allow for an additional 10’ of Right of Way to be utilized on the west side of the project, as the City County line runs down the Center line of Mahan St. If this becomes a problem in any way we will proceed with the project on just the City Side or East side of the project.
With the additional 10’ this will allow for two full lane widths of traffic and a 12’ foot bike/parking lane and will increase the safety of the roadway. Under current conditions, only one lane of traffic can be accommodated and we routinely see traffic driving in unimproved areas to avoid a collision. This area has seen numerous accidents including a fatality and is in drastic need of improvement.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (760) 499-5081.
Travis Reed, PE
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
cc: Kyle Blades, City Councilmen, City of Ridgecrest
Ronald Strand, City Manager, City of Ridgecrest
Luis Molina, Engineer II, City of Ridgecrest
Spencer Flores, Engineer II, City of Ridgecrest
Attachments: Application, Engineers Estimate, Site Map, Photos, Resolution, Project Justification
CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
PROJECT APPLICATION
Project Justification: South Mahan Street is one of the principal North/South major collectors/secondary arterial corridors in the City of Ridgecrest. It directly serves access to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Research facility, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, numerous residential neighborhoods and other businesses for local residents. It directly connects to the two central business corridors of China Lake Blvd. (U.S. 395 Business) and Ridgecrest Blvd. just west of the 178 Hwy. It also connects West Dolphin Avenue and West Springer Avenue, and numerous collector streets, said highway designations. The proposed segment of this project would reconstruct the paving surface, improve drainage, improve ride quality and add much needed street parking and bike right of way.
The project length of this segment is approximately ½ mile. The street surface is currently in a declining condition, as it is an old oil sand and cold mix application street. The surface is weathered, and not of suitable width to facilitate, two way traffic. It possesses an average Pavement Condition Index of 28 per the 2022 Ridgecrest Crack Mapping project, which updated our 2020 PMS. The Pavement Condition Index of 28 ranks the condition as Poor, there are multiple potholes, failing patches, crack repairs and utility patches within the reach. There are numerous unimproved portions, which pose a severe risk to pedestrians, bicycles and residents. There are also drainage and ride quality issues along the entire reach.
Reconstructing the roadway, drainage and intersection ride quality will bring it up to an acceptable level of service with a long project life acceptable, drainage capacity and safe driving quality. The project will complement the recently improved Franklin Ave. project with new thermoplastic striping, street markings, street legends, drainage improvements and ride quality. Additionally, safety and timely clearing of traffic will be improved by providing a smooth and even roadway surface through the intersections for bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks alike.
The improved drainage, ride quality and new roadway striping will drastically decrease visibility issues and improve safety throughout the roadway section.
This street is in dire need of reconstruction and the city had a fatality within this segment of roadway. As you will see from the pictures attached, this street is a prime candidate for the RSTP program.
Mahan Street
South of W Springer Ave
Looking North
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Mahan Street
Looking North
of W Springer Ave
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Mahan Street
South of W Franklin Ave
Looking North
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Mahan Street
Looking North
of W Franklin Ave
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Mahan Street
South of W Dolphin Ave
Looking North
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase I W. Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY: The Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP) grant will allow the City to have access to funds for projects such as the Phase I W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project; the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,737,250.82 in funding from the RSTP and HIP for the Phase I W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project.
City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47% or $225,079.26 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Award of this grant could result in Federal funding at 88.53% or about $1,737,250.82 for the City. City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47% or $225,079.26 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $225,079.26, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and, (4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Submitted by: Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE FY-26/27, REGIONAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (HIP) UNDER THE MOVING AHEAD FOR PROGRESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MAP-21) FOR THE PHASE I W. LAS FLORES AVE REHABILITATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,737,250.82 in funding from the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program for the Phase I W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project, (herein referred to as PROJECT); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has the financial capacity to complete, operate and maintain the PROJECT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably expected to be available on the time frame needed to carry out the PROJECT; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the PROJECT under the Regional Surface Transportation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council hereby approves:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $225,079.26, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and, (3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and,
(4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
May 21, 2025
Ceasar Valle
Regional Planner
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
RE: 2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP), Call for Projects
Dear Ceasar:
As per of the RSTP and HIP call for projects, the City of Ridgecrest is requesting that $103,938.08 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Preliminary Engineering, and $1,633,312.74 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Construction. Said dollars shall be used for sections of reconstruction and installation of drainage facilities (Curb and Gutter) along the entire (+/- 2600') reach as well as various ADA and Path of Travel improvements (Curb Ramps and Sidewalk) for Las Flores Ave. from N Norma St. to N China Lake Blvd. in the City of Ridgecrest. This project will bring the roadway surface, drainage and intersection efficiency, and ride quality up to an acceptable and safe level of service and will greatly benefit the City’s residents.
Within this 2600’ reach, various sections of pedestrian path of travel are damaged and untraversable to persons with disabilities. Improvements to aid this include new ADA curb ramps at street intersections as well as replacement of damaged or broken sidewalk. These improvements will benefit pedestrian travel and will increase safety for everyone within the right of way.
Under current conditions, pedestrians are forced to traverse difficult walking conditions in multiple sections along the reach. This is a safety hazard for all disabled persons. This area is in drastic need of improvement.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (760) 499-5081.
Travis Reed, PE
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
cc: Kyle Blades, City Councilmen, City of Ridgecrest
Ronald Strand, City Manager, City of Ridgecrest
Luis Molina, Engineer II, City of Ridgecrest
Spencer Flores, Engineer I, City of Ridgecrest
Attachments: Application, Engineers Estimate, Site Map, Photos, Resolution, Project Justification
CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
PROJECT APPLICATION
Project Justification: W Las Flores Ave is one of the principal East/West major collectors/secondary arterial corridors in the City of Ridgecrest. It directly serves access to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Research facility, Burroughs high school, numerous residential neighborhoods and other businesses for local residents. It directly connects to the central business corridor of China Lake Blvd. (U.S. 395 Business), N Mahan St, N Downs St, N Norma St, and numerous collector streets. The proposed segment of this project would reconstruct the paving surface, improve drainage, improve ride quality and drastically improve safety along the corridor.
The project length of this segment is approximately ½ mile, (1 ½ miles for the entirety of Las Flores Ave). The street surface is currently in a declining condition, as it is over two decades old with multiple layers of slurry to bandage the declining street surface. The surface is weathered and untraversable for bicycle traffic.
It possesses a varying Pavement Condition Index of 40-50 per the 2022 Ridgecrest Crack Mapping project, which updated our 2020 PMS. The Average Pavement Condition Index of 50 ranks the condition as Marginal, with numerous Poor areas. There are multiple potholes, failing patches, crack repairs and utility patches within the reach. There are also drainage and ride quality issues along the entire reach, making this roadway impossible to navigate for bicycles and pedestrians alike.
Reconstructing the roadway, drainage and intersection ride quality will bring it up to an acceptable level of service with a long project life, all while improving safety across the corridor. The project will complement the soon to be improved N Mahan St. project with new thermoplastic striping, street markings, street legends, and drainage improvements. Additionally, safety and timely clearing of traffic will be improved by providing a smooth and even roadway surface through the intersections for bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks with improved drainage, ride quality and new roadway striping for increased visibility.
This street is in dire need of reconstruction, and as you will see from the pictures attached, this street is a prime candidate for the RSTP program.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase II W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY: The Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP) grant will allow the City to have access to funds for projects such as the Phase II W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project; the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,510,920.74 in funding from the RSTP and HIP for the Phase II W Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project.
City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $195,755.79 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Award of this grant could result in Federal funding at 88.53% or about $1,510,920.74 for the City. City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $195,755.79 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $195,755.79, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and, (4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Submitted by: Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE FY-26/27, REGIONAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (HIP) UNDER THE MOVING AHEAD FOR PROGRESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MAP-21) FOR THE PHASE II W LAS FLORES AVE REHABILITATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,510,920.74 in funding from the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program for the Phase II W. Las Flores Ave. Rehabilitation Project, (herein referred to as PROJECT); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has the financial capacity to complete, operate and maintain the PROJECT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably expected to be available on the time frame needed to carry out the PROJECT; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the PROJECT under the Regional Surface Transportation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council hereby approves:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $195,755.79, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and, (3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and,
(4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
May 21, 2025
Ceasar Valle
Regional Planner
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
RE: 2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP), Call for Projects
Dear Ceasar:
As per of the RSTP and HIP call for projects, the City of Ridgecrest is requesting that $90,396.97 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Preliminary Engineering, and $1,420,523.78 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Construction. Said dollars shall be used for sections of reconstruction and installation of drainage facilities (Curb and Gutter) along the entire (+/- 2600') reach as well as various ADA and Path of Travel improvements (Curb Ramps and Sidewalk) for Las Flores Ave. from N Downs St. to N Norma St. in the City of Ridgecrest. This project will bring the roadway surface, drainage and intersection efficiency, and ride quality up to an acceptable and safe level of service and will greatly benefit the City’s residents.
Within this 2600’ reach, various sections of pedestrian path of travel are damaged and untraversable to person with disabilities. Improvements to aid this include new ADA curb ramps at street intersections as well as replacement of damaged or broken sidewalk. These improvements will benefit pedestrian travel and will increase safety for everyone within the right of way.
Under current conditions, pedestrians are forced to traverse difficult walking conditions in multiple sections along the reach. This is a safety hazard for all disabled persons. This area is in drastic need of improvement.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (760) 499-5081.
Travis Reed, PE
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
cc: Kyle Blades, City Councilmen, City of Ridgecrest
Ronald Strand, City Manager, City of Ridgecrest
Luis Molina, Engineer II, City of Ridgecrest
Spencer Flores, Engineer I, City of Ridgecrest
Attachments: Application, Engineers Estimate, Site Map, Photos, Resolution, Project Justification
CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
PROJECT APPLICATION
Project Justification: W Las Flores Ave is one of the principal East/West major collectors/secondary arterial corridors in the City of Ridgecrest. It directly serves access to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Research facility, Burroughs high school, numerous residential neighborhoods and other businesses for local residents. It directly connects to the central business corridor of China Lake Blvd. (U.S. 395 Business), N Mahan St, N Downs St, N Norma St, and numerous collector streets. The proposed segment of this project would reconstruct the paving surface, improve drainage improve ride quality and drastically improve safety along the corridor.
The project length of this segment is approximately ½ mile, (1 ½ miles for the entirety of Las Flores Ave). The street surface is currently in a declining condition, as it is over two decades old with multiple layers of slurry to bandage the declining street surface. The surface is weathered and untraversable for bicycle traffic.
It possesses a varying Pavement Condition Index of 40-50 per the 2022 Ridgecrest Crack Mapping project, which updated our 2020 PMS. The Average Pavement Condition Index of 50 ranks the condition as Marginal, with numerous Poor areas. There are multiple potholes, failing patches, crack repairs and utility patches within the reach. There are also drainage and ride quality issues along the entire reach, making this roadway impossible to navigate for bicycles and pedestrians alike.
Reconstructing the roadway, drainage and intersection ride quality will bring it up to an acceptable level of service with a long project life, all while improving safety across the corridor. The project will complement the soon to be improved N Mahan St. project with new thermoplastic striping, street markings, street legends, and drainage improvements. Additionally, safety and timely clearing of traffic will be improved by providing a smooth and even roadway surface through the intersections for bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks with improved drainage, ride quality and new roadway striping for increased visibility.
This street is in dire need of reconstruction, and as you will see from the pictures attached, this street is a prime candidate for the RSTP program.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving The Application For Funds For The FY26/27, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) And Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Under The Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century (Map-21) For The Phase III W. Las Flores Ave Rehabilitation Project
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Public Works Director
SUMMARY:
The Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP) grant will allow the City to have access to funds for projects such as the Phase III W. Las Flores Ave. Rehabilitation Project; the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,771,137.83 in funding from the RSTP and HIP for the Phase III W. Las Flores Ave. Rehabilitation Project. City will provide matching funds equal to
11.47 % or $229,469.67 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Award of this grant could result in Federal funding at 88.53% or about $1,771,137.83 for the City.
City will provide matching funds equal to 11.47 % or $229,469.67 of the total project cost from Measure V funds.
ACTION REQUESTED:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $229,469.67, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and,
(3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and, (4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and ,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Submitted by: Action Date: July 16, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-Xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE FY-26/27, REGIONAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (HIP) UNDER THE MOVING AHEAD FOR PROGRESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MAP-21) FOR THE PHASE III W. LAS FLORES AVE. REHABILITATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is submitting an application to the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) for $1,771,137.83 in funding from the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program for the Phase III W. Las Flores Ave. Rehabilitation Project, (herein referred to as PROJECT); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has the financial capacity to complete, operate and maintain the PROJECT; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably expected to be available on the time frame needed to carry out the PROJECT; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the PROJECT under the Regional Surface Transportation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council hereby approves:
(1) The City of Ridgecrest will provide $229,469.67, or those necessary in local matching funds; and,
(2) The City of Ridgecrest understands that the Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the project is fixed at the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the City of Ridgecrest from other funds, and the City of Ridgecrest does not expect any cost increases to be funded with additional Regional Surface Transportation Program funding and Highway Infrastructure Program; and, (3) The City of Ridgecrest understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the KernCOG Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and,
(4) The PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution and, if approved, to the amount programmed in the FTIP; and, (5) The City of Ridgecrest and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the program; and ,
(6) The City of Ridgecrest authorizes its City Manager to execute and file an application with KernCOG for Regional Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program funding for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
May 21, 2025
Ceasar Valle
Regional Planner
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
RE: 2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program, (RSTP), and Highway Infrastructure Program, (HIP), Call for Projects
Dear Ceasar:
As per of the RSTP and HIP call for projects, the City of Ridgecrest is requesting that $105,965.51 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Preliminary Engineering, and $1,665,172.32 in federal funds be programmed in the 2026/2027 fiscal year for Construction. Said dollars shall be used for sections of reconstruction and installation of drainage facilities (Curb and Gutter) along the entire (+/- 2600') reach as well as various ADA and Path of Travel improvements (Curb Ramps and Sidewalk) for Las Flores Ave. from N Downs St. to N Mahan St. in the City of Ridgecrest. This project will bring the roadway surface, drainage infrastructure, intersection efficiency, and ride quality to an acceptable and safe level of service and will greatly benefit the City’s residents.
Within this 2600’ reach, multiple portions of roadway are in need of a structural, full 19” depth section. These areas are currently unimproved and will be constructed to match the existing two full lane widths of traffic. Improvements include full construction of a 12’ foot bike/parking lane that is partially constructed. These improvements will benefit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian travel and will increase safety for everyone within the right of way.
Under current conditions, pedestrians are forced to walk in the dirt along the roadway in multiple sections along the reach. Not only is this a safety hazard, but the current terrain is almost impossible for a disabled person to traverse. This area is in drastic need of improvement.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (760) 499-5081.
Travis Reed, PE
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director
City of Ridgecrest
cc: Kyle Blades, City Councilmen, City of Ridgecrest
Ronald Strand, City Manager, City of Ridgecrest
Luis Molina, Engineer II, City of Ridgecrest
Spencer Flores, Engineer I, City of Ridgecrest
Attachments: Application, Engineers Estimate, Site Map, Photos, Resolution, Project Justification
CITY OF RIDGECREST
Telephone 760 499-5081
FAX 760 499-1580
100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555-4054 Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
PROJECT APPLICATION
Project Justification: W Las Flores is one of the principal East/West major collectors/secondary arterial corridors in the City of Ridgecrest. It directly serves access to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Research facility, Burroughs high school, numerous residential neighborhoods and other businesses for local residents. It directly connects to the central business corridor of China Lake Blvd. (U.S. 395 Business), N Mahan St, N Downs St, N Norma St, and numerous collector streets. The proposed segment of this project would reconstruct the paving surface, improve drainage, improve ride quality and add much needed street parking and bike right of way.
The project length of this segment is approximately ½ mile, (1 ½ miles for the entirety of Las Flores Ave). The street surface is currently in a declining condition, as it is over two decades old with various layers of slurry to bandage the declining street surface. The surface is weathered, and not of suitable width to facilitate, the full traffic capacity. It possesses a varying Pavement Condition Index of 40 to unimproved per the 2022 Ridgecrest Crack Mapping project, which updated our 2020 PMS. The Average Pavement Condition Index of 40 ranks the condition as Poor. There are multiple potholes, failing patches, crack repairs and utility patches within the reach. Coupled with the numerous unimproved portions, a severe risk to pedestrians, bicycles, and residents exists.
Reconstructing the roadway, drainage and intersection ride quality will bring it up to an acceptable level of service with a long project life, improved drainage capacity and safe driving quality for all residents. The project will complement the soon to be improved N Mahan St. project with new thermoplastic striping, street markings, street legends, drainage improvements and ride quality. Additionally, safety and timely clearing of traffic will be improved by providing a smooth and even roadway surface through the intersections for bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks with improved drainage, ride quality and new roadway striping; it will be safer for all who utilize the corridor.
This street is in dire need of reconstruction, as you will see from the pictures attached, this street is a prime candidate for the RSTP program.
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SUBJECT: A Resolution To Approve A Professional Service Agreement With Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group For An Amount Not To Exceed $470,000.00 For Preliminary Engineering Services For The East Bowman Channel Design, An OLDCC Grant Project; And Authorize The City Manager To Sign The Agreement
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
SUMMARY:
The City of Ridgecrest has been awarded an Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Grant (OLDCC) Grant for $886,663.00. Of this $470,000.00 is dedicated to engineering services such as Design, Environmental, Management, analysis etc. An RFQ was solicited, we received 2 replies, Willdan Engineering, and Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group. Currently, Provost and Pritchard (P&P) hold the contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. P&P is a capable firm and has the resources available to complete the Design as required by the RFP.
The East Bowman Channel Project includes, but is not limited to:
1. Survey
2. Plan Preparation
3. ROW Verification
4. Road Crossing design
5. Major waterway design
6. Environmental studies
7. Etc.
The consultant fee for the project is $470,000.00. After strategic deliberation, and negotiation, Staff feels the fee is fair for the task at hand, as it represents about 0.3% of the total project current estimated cost. Additionally, the grant will fund the full amount for the design of this project.
Additional funding should it arise can be requested, or will be taken from the existing public works budget after receiving approval from council.
Staff recommends that the City Council approves the project and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group. A full Copy of the RFP and Scope of services can be obtained by contacting the Public Works Department, or the City Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT: $470,000.00 for all Engineering services associated with the project.
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for Engineering Services for the East Bowman Channel Design, an OLDCC Project.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer accounts and create a purchase order in the amount of $470,000.00 for Engineering Services.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for Engineering Services in the amount of $470,000.00 for the AHSC Project.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Travis Reed Action Date: July 16th, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-__
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $470,000.00 FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST BOWMAN CHANNEL DESIGN, AN OLDCC GRANT PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest has been awarded an Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Grant (OLDCC) in the amount of $886,663.00; and, WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest solicited RFQ’s and two engineering firm Responded; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff has selected Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group to provide Preliminary Engineering Services, and Bid ready plans and specs for the project; and, WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest requires professional environmental, Geotechnical and design engineering services for the East Bowman Channel Drainage Channel Construction Project; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Engineering Services are on a time and materials basis for a not to exceed fee; and,
WHEREAS, the services are for all environmental, Cultural, Project Management, Survey, Hydraulic, Geotechnical, utility potholing, Permitting, Utility and engineering management services for a Grant funded project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed time and materials not to exceed fee for the project is $470,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, a purchase order will be issued to Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for $470,000.00 for all Engineering Services; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for Engineering Services for the East Bowman Channel Design, an OLDCC Project.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate capital, revenue and transfer accounts and create a purchase order in the amount of $470,000.00 for Engineering Services.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for Engineering Services in the amount of $470,000.00 for the AHSC Project.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2025 by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
Professional Services
Engineering Services
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 16, 2025 (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF RIDGECREST, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”) and Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (hereinafter “Consultant”). City and Consultant agree as follows:
1. Purpose.
(a) Consulting services for East Bowman Channel Design, an OLDCC Grant Improvement Project.
(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 management software with a narrative of tasks performed and tasks planned for the next month.
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3. Consideration.
(a) City shall compensate Consultant for its services as follows: the total compensation (time and material) shall not exceed the sum of $470,000.00, unless the parties duly amend this Agreement.
(b) The Consultant shall complete and submit monthly invoices showing project name, date of work, purchase order 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.
(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 completion of the Scope Services 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(PDF and AUtoCAD), 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, 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.
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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 or in any way related to 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 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.
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(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;
(ii) The Consultant’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its City Council Members, officers, employees, agents and 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.
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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 $100,000 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 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.
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10. Reserved
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 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.
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(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
(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, unless exempt, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of 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 Consultant Agreement Page 8 of 11
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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.
17. State Prevailing Wage Rates
The State of California’s General Prevailing Wage Rates are not applicable to this Agreement.
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.
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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 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.
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(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: Linda Sloan
Vice President
Provost & Pritchard Consulting
Group
1800 30th Street, Suite 280
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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.
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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first appearing above.
City of Ridgecrest Provost & Pritchard Consulting
Group
By: ____________________________ By: __________________________ Ronald Strand Linda Sloan
City Manager Vice President
Exhibit “A”
[Scope of Services]
PROPOSED FEE SUMMARY
WWW.PROVOSTANDPRITCHARD.COM Revised 2025-0708
EAST BOWMAN CHANNEL FULL DESIGN
No. Task Total Budget
Task 1 Project Management $18,815
Task 2 Public Outreach $0
Task 3 Survey $10,196
Task 4 Hyrdology & Hydraulics $31,923
Task 5 Geotechnical $47,461
Task 6 Utility Potholing $57,034
Task 7 Permitting & Regulations $77,763
Task 8 50% PS&E $154,123
Task 9 90% & 100% PS&E $72,685
Total: $470,000
Optional Service Geotechnical Percolation Testing $4,500 The following represents a summary of our proposed fee which includes time and materials, not to exceed $470,000. A complete breakdown of hours per staff member and their associated hourly rates will be presented upon request.
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