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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
October 15, 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, October 15, 2025 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation
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.
1. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Charlon
2. Authorization For The City Manager To Execute The Notice Of Completion For The Clean California Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project; For The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And City Staff To Release Retention In The Amount Of Seven Thousand Forty-Seven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($7,047.50) To Nagle Earthworks Thirty (30) Days After Recordation Reed
3. Authorization For The City Manager To Execute The Notice Of Completion For The FY24 Measure V Paving Improvement Project; For The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And City Staff To Release Retention In The Amount Of One Hundred And Seventy-Six Thousand One-Hundred And Fifty-Eight Dollars And Two Cents ($176,158.02) To Griffith Construction Thirty (30) Days After Recordation Reed
4. Grant Acceptance For A California Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Grant From The Office Of Traffic Safety Through The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Ysit
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – October 15, 2025
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
5. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
6. Proposed Approval Of Increased Appropriations To The FY 2025-2026 Budget Reed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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
➢ Report from October 6, 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 October 14, 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 October 23, 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
➢ Report from October 7, 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 October 1, 2025
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting October 1, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL – 6:00 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Endicott; Mayor Pro-Tem Blades; Vice Mayor Rajaratnam; Council Member Hayman; Council Member Gorman
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Strand; City Clerk Charlon APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion To Approve Agenda – Hayman - Rajaratnam - 5 ayes
REGULAR SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
1. Kern Council Of Governments Executive Director John (Jay) Schlosser, P.E.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – M. Neel
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Charlon Motion To Approve Consent Calendar – Blades – Rajaratnam - 5 ayes
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
3. Proposed Approval Of Increased Appropriations To The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget For An Emergency Well Repair At Leroy Jackson Sports Complex Wegener
Public Comment – None Motion To Approve – Blades – Hayman - 5 ayes
4. Discussion Regarding The East Kern Healthcare District Council Public Comment - A. Gross, M. Neel, H. Staab, M. Ash
ORDINANCES
5. Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Amending Article III Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code To Provide Regulations Of Illegal Fireworks And Assess Liability For Illegal Use On The Property Owners Attorney / Chief Ysit Public Comment – M. Neel, V. Labarry, M. Ash
Motion to Waive Reading in Full of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Amending Article III Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code To Provide Regulations Of Illegal Fireworks And Assess Liability For Illegal Use On The Property Owners – Blades – Rajaratnam - 5 ayes
Motion to Introduce, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Amending Article III Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code To Provide Regulations Of Illegal Fireworks And Assess Liability For Illegal Use On The Property Owners – Blades - Gorman - 5 ayes
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – October 1, 2025
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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 October 6, 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 October 14, 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
➢ Report from September 25, 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 October 7, 2025
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 8:17 p.m.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Authorization For The City Manager To Execute The Notice Of Completion For The Clean California Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project; For The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And City Staff To Release Retention In The Amount Of Seven Thousand Forty-Seven Dollars And Fifty Cents ($7,047.50) To Nagle Earthworks Thirty (30) Days After Recordation
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
SUMMARY:
The Contractor, Nagle Earthworks, has finished the project that consisted Transit Hub Improvements at the Inyokern Transfer Station, a Clean California Grant Funded Project. The project accounting is as follows:
The original contract amount $189,226.80
Change Orders and Quantity Adjustments $(14,219.30)
Revised Total Contract Amount: $175,007.50
Project Percent Overage: (7.52%)
With the work being completed and, with the exception of retention in the amount of $7,047.50; the Contractor, Nagle Earthworks has been paid in full. City Staff will authorize release of retention 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: The retention amount $7,047.50 is within the original contract authorization and contingency amount, no additional funding is necessary.
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation for the Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project.
3. Authorizes City Staff to release retention in the amount of Seven Thousand Forty-seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7,047.50) to the Contractor, Nagle Earthworks 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-xx
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA INYOKERN TRANSIT HUB IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; FOR THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION AND CITY STAFF TO RELEASE RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT
OF SEVEN THOUSAND FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS
($7,047.50) TO NAGLE EARTHWORKS THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER
RECORDATION
WHEREAS, The Contractor, Nagle Earthworks. has finished the project that consisted of installation and upgrades at the Inyokern Transit station on November 30, 2024 for the Clean California Project; and,
WHEREAS, With the work being completed and, with the exception of the retention amount ($7,047.50) the Contractor, Nagle Earthworks has been paid in full; and, WHEREAS, The retention amount of Seven Thousand Forty-seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7,047.50) is within the contract amount of $189,226.80; and, WHEREAS, The City Staff will authorize release of retention 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.
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; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation for the Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project.
3. Authorizes City Staff to release retention in the amount of Seven Thousand Forty-seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7,047.50) to the Contractor, Nagle Earthworks thirty (30) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion provided no claims have been filed against said retained funds.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15st day of October, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, 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 November 30, 2024
8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Clean California Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project.
9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: Nagle Earthworks
10. The street address of said property is: 3
rd Street
11. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the Town of Inyokern County of Kern, State of California, and is described as follows:
Transit Station improvements
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
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Authorization For The City Manager To Execute The Notice Of Completion For The FY24 Measure V Paving Improvement Project; For The City Clerk To File The Notice Of Completion And City Staff To Release Retention In The Amount Of One Hundred And Seventy-Six Thousand OneHundred And Fifty-Eight Dollars And Two Cents ($176,158.02) To Griffith Construction Thirty (30) Days After Recordation
PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed, Deputy City Manager
SUMMARY: The Contractor, Griffith Construction has finished the project that consisted of Various Street improvements throughout the City of Ridgecrest. The project accounting is as follows:
The original contract amount (Inclusive of added
funds to repair Indian Wells Cyn. From Indian
Wells Valley Water District
$3,332,735.00
Change Orders and Quantity Adjustments $211,325.30
Revised Total Contract Amount: $3,544,050.30
Project Percent Overage: 0.00%
With the work being completed and, with the exception of retention in the amount of $176,158.02; the Contractor, Griffith Construction has been paid in full. City Staff will authorize release of retention 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: The retention amount $176,158.02 is within the original contract authorization and contingency amount, no additional funding is necessary.
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation for the Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project.
3. Authorizes City Staff to release retention in the amount of One Hundred And SeventySix Thousand One-Hundred And Fifty-Eight Dollars And Two Cents ($176,158.02) to the Contractor, Griffith Construction 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: Travis Reed Action Date: October 15, 2025 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-xx
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FY24 MEASURE V PAVING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT; FOR THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
AND CITY STAFF TO RELEASE RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED AND FIFTYEIGHT DOLLARS AND TWO CENTS ($176,158.02) TO GRIFFITH CONSTRUCTION THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECORDATION
WHEREAS, The Contractor, Griffith Construction, has finished the project that consisted of installation and upgrades at various location in the City of Ridgecrest on March 28, 2025 for the Fiscal Year 2024 Measure V Paving Project; and,
WHEREAS, With the work being completed and, with the exception of the retention amount ($176,158.02) the Contractor, Griffith Construction has been paid in full; and, WHEREAS, The retention amount of One Hundred And Seventy-Six Thousand OneHundred And Fifty-Eight Dollars And Two Cents ($176,158.02) is within the contract amount of $3,544,060.30; and,
WHEREAS, The City Staff will authorize release of retention 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.
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; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation for the Inyokern Transit Hub Improvement Project.
3. Authorizes City Staff to release retention in the amount of One Hundred And Seventy-Six Thousand One-Hundred And Fifty-Eight Dollars And Two Cents ($176,158.02) to the Contractor, Griffith Construction thirty (30) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion provided no claims have been filed against said retained funds.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15st day of October 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, 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 March 28, 2025
8. The work of improvement completed is described as follows: Measure V Street Improvements FY 24
9. The NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR, if any, for such work of improvement is: Griffith Company
10. The street address of said property is: Various Streets
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:
Curbs, gutters, curb ramps, asphalt pavement reconstruction, asphalt concrete overlays, asphalt rubber hot mix overlays, adjustment of manholes, and paveouts
Date Ronald Strand, City Manager, City of Ridgecrest
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, City of Ridgecrest SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk, City of Ridgecrest Revised 9/22/2003 Document Title(s):
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Grant Acceptance For A California Department Of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Grant From The Office Of Traffic Safety Through The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
PRESENTED BY: Mario Ysit, Chief of Police
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has awarded one-time grant funding to the City of Ridgecrest Police Department in the amount of $21,000.00. This grant is to be administered by the Ridgecrest Police Department with reimbursement through the City of Ridgecrest Finance Department under pending agreements / MOUs. The grant goal is to implement an aggressive ABC Enforcement Program with a strong emphasis on deterring minor/juvenile access to alcohol by:
• Conducting at least 2 IMPACT Operations at 100% of licensed establishments within the City of Ridgecrest.
• Conducting at least 4 “Shoulder Tap” operations within the City of Ridgecrest. • Conducting at least 4 “Minor Decoy” operations within the City of Ridgecrest. • Conducting at least 4 “Holiday Enforcement” operations within the City of Ridgecrest • Issuing at least 4 press releases regarding the grant and grant activities.
The grant period begins October 1, 2025 and ends August 31, 2026. The Police Department plans to use the grant funds to fund overtime for sworn personnel to implement and conduct the enforcement programs and to purchase limited equipment to assist in the project within the City of Ridgecrest.
Past history and statistics have shown that strong enforcement against alcohol related crimes and specifically juvenile related alcohol crimes, have dramatically reduced calls-for-service, reports, and arrests in several areas including; DUI drivers, traffic collisions, sexual assaults, and batteries.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approximate revenue to the city in the amount of $21,000.00.
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT- NO MATCHING REQUIRED
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-**
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT, THROUGH THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is offering grants through the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for local police agencies to conduct enforcement activities concerning the sale or furnishing of alcohol to minors, and;
WHEREAS, this grant period begins October 1, 2025 and ends August 31, 2026, and; WHEREAS, this grant is in the amount of $21,000.00 to fund enforcement activities on an overtime basis and to purchase equipment to support the program, and; WHEREAS, reimbursement will be given to the City of Ridgecrest for operations authorized and conducted under this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for this grant with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and to approve, sign and execute any and all documents relating to the grant award, including amendments, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Finance Director to increase the FY26 budget revenue and expenditures in the amount of this grant, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall remain in full force and effect until a resolution of the City Council is adopted amending or rescinding this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th day of October 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: Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA)
PRESENTED BY:
L. Scott Hayman, City Council / IWVGA Representative
SUMMARY:
Report and discussion regarding Board meetings of the IWVGA. Including, Board discussion and consideration of issues of importance requiring action by the IWVGA.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Oct. 15, 2025
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Proposed Approval Of Increased Appropriations To The FY 2025-2026 Budget PRESENTED BY: Travis Reed
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Department recently completed a successful surplus vehicle auction, generating $63,869.00 in revenue. These funds were originally allocated to the Streets revenue fund in the FY26 budget. However, due to the absence of any planned street-related projects in the current fiscal year, staff recommends reallocating the auction proceeds to support other priority initiatives within the Engineering Division.
It is proposed that the funds be transferred from the reimbursement account (100.40.4000.4902.000) to the professional services engineering account (100.40.4010.5101.302). This reallocation will support preliminary engineering (PE) services provided by Willdan Engineering for the HSIP Cycle 12 Crosswalk Improvement Project, as well as other similar engineering projects as needed. Each of these projects will be awarded via separate resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of increased appropriations as requested CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Lovette Alligood Action Date: October 15, 2025 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest has duly adopted its annual budget per resolution; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution 25-29 spells out the circumstances whereby total fund appropriations may be and can be increased; and,
WHEREAS, certain increases in annual appropriations and estimated revenues to the budget require City Council Resolution prior to implementation; and, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recently completed a successful surplus vehicle auction, generating $63,869.00 in revenue; and, WHEREAS, these funds were originally allocated to the Streets revenue fund in the FY26 budget; and,
WHEREAS, due to the absence of any planned street-related projects in the current fiscal year, staff recommends reallocating the auction proceeds to support other priority initiatives within the Engineering Division; and,
WHEREAS, this reallocation will support preliminary engineering (PE) services by Willdan Engineering for the HSIP Cycle 12 Crosswalk Improvement Project, as well as other similar engineering projects as needed; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the funds be transferred from the reimbursement account 100.40.4000.4902.000 to professional services engineering account 100.40.4010.5101.302.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The appropriation budget adjustments as listed below are herein approved
1. The sum of $63,869.00, generated from the surplus vehicle auction, shall be transferred from the reimbursement account 100.40.4000.4902.000 to the professional services engineering account 100.40.4010.5101.302.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate revenue, expenditure, and transfer accounts.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 15
th day of October, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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