RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
This meeting was recorded and will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk for a certain period of time from date of approval by the Ridgecrest City Successor Agency/Financing Authority/Housing Authority. Meetings are recorded solely for the purpose of preparation of minutes.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Endicott; Mayor Pro-Tem Blades; Council Member Gorman
Absent: Vice Mayor Rajaratnam; Council Member Hayman
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; Acting City Manager Brewton; City Clerk Charlon APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion To Approve – Blades – Gorman – 3 ayes; 2 absent REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – S. Merck; M. Licitra; M. Sinnott; D.
Neal
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Regular Ridgecrest City Council Meeting Dated Feb. 4, 2026 Charlon
2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Special Ridgecrest City Council Meeting Dated Feb. 9, 2026 Charlon
Motion To Approve Consent Calendar – Blades – Gorman – 3 ayes; 2 absent
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. A Public Hearing And Approval Of A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Establishing A Finding For Unmet Transit Needs That Are Reasonable To Meet With The Public Transportation System For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Transit Staff report reviewed
Open Hearing – 6:24 p.m.
Public Comments – S. Merck – concerned about the Sr. Center access/use of the bus system.
Close Hearing – 6:26 p.m.
Motion To Approve– Blades – Gorman – 3 ayes; 2 absent
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – February 18, 2026
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 March 2, 2026
Finance Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2nd Tuesday every other month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Conference Room B, 1st Floor
➢ Report from February 10, 2026
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 February 26, 2026
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 February 11, 2026
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 6:41 p.m.