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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
May 20, 2026
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
100 100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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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
Travis Reed, City Manager
Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
Keith Lemieux, City Attorney
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation Council
2. KernCOG Regional Transportation Plan Update Raquel Pacheco - KernCOG 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.
3. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Regular Ridgecrest City Council Meeting Dated May 6, 2026 Charlon
4. Resolution Authorizing Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments Covarrubias
5. Resolution Authorizing To Annul And Replace Resolution No. 26-15 For The Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation Development Act Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments Covarrubias
6. A Resolution Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council To Adopt A Road Project List For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Partially Funded By SB1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017 Roberts
7. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Approving Increased Appropriations In The Annual Budget Roberts
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – May 20, 2026
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
8. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Regular Meeting Hayman
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 June 1, 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 May 14, 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 May 28, 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
➢ Next meeting June 2, 2026
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California
HONORING Kern County Fire Department
Emergency Medical Services Week
May 17 – 23, 2026
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and, WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and,
WHEREAS, emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and, WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Ridgecrest City Council, in recognition of the 52nd anniversary of EMS Week, does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2026, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme for this year being “EMS WEEK: Improving Outcomes, Together.” We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities and extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the Kern County Fire Department and all first responders in this community.
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th day of May, 2026
Travis Endicott
Mayor
Kyle Blades
Mayor Pro-Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California
HONORING Liberty Ambulance
Emergency Medical Services Week
May 17 – 23, 2026
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and, WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and,
WHEREAS, emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and, WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Ridgecrest City Council, in recognition of the 52nd anniversary of EMS Week, does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2026, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme for this year being “EMS WEEK: Improving Outcomes, Together.” We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities and extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to Liberty Ambulance and all first responders in this community.
Presented this 20
th day of May, 2026
Travis Endicott
Mayor
Kyle Blades
Mayor Pro-Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California
HONORING Ridgecrest Police Department
Emergency Medical Services Week
May 17 – 23, 2026
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and, WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and,
WHEREAS, emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and, WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Ridgecrest City Council, in recognition of the 52nd anniversary of EMS Week, does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2026, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme for this year being “EMS WEEK: Improving Outcomes, Together.” We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities and extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the Ridgecrest Police Department and all first responders in this community.
Presented this 20
th day of May, 2026
Travis Endicott
Mayor
Kyle Blades
Mayor Pro-Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California
HONORING Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Staff
Emergency Medical Services Week
May 17 – 23, 2026
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and, WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and,
WHEREAS, emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and, WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and, WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Ridgecrest City Council, in recognition of the 52nd anniversary of EMS Week, does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 – 23, 2026, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme for this year being “EMS WEEK: Improving Outcomes, Together.” We encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities and extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Staff and all first responders in this community.
Presented this 20
th day of May, 2026
Travis Endicott
Mayor
Kyle Blades
Mayor Pro-Tem
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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May 8, 2026
TO: Interested Persons
FROM: Jay Schlosser, Executive Director
RE: Availability of Draft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan (2026 RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), Draft 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (2027 FTIP), Corresponding Draft Conformity Analysis and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Public Review
The documents noted above are being released for public review and comment. • The Draft 2026 RTP/SCS is a long-term coordinated transportation/land use strategy to meet Kern County’s transportation needs out to the year 2049. 55-day public review from May 8 to July 2. Please follow this link here: http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/rtp/ • The Draft EIR document provides an analysis of potential environmental impacts related to the implementation of the 2026 RTP/SCS as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. 45-day public review from May 18 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/rtp/
• The Draft 2027 FTIP is a listing of capital improvement and operational expenditures using federal and state monies for transportation projects in Kern County during the next four years. 30-day public review from June 1 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/category/docs/ftip/
• The Draft Conformity Analysis contains the documentation to support a finding that the 2026 RTP/SCS and 2027 FTIP meet the air quality conformity requirements for ozone and particulate matter. 30-day public review from June 1 to July 2. Please follow this link here:
http://www.kerncog.org/conformity/
Comments are welcomed at the public hearings 6:00 P.M. June 1, 2026 (Tehachapi) and 6:30 P.M. June 18, 2026 (Bakersfield); comments are due in writing by 5:00 P.M. July 2, 2026. All written comments should be submitted to Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG), 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The Kern COG Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the 2026 RTP/SCS, EIR, 2027 FTIP, and Conformity Analysis 6:30 P.M. August 20, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the following staff:
Ben Raymond, 661/635-2911 or [email protected], for the 2026 RTP/SCS and EIR; Ceasar Valle, 661/635-2917 or [email protected], for the 2027 FTIP; Vincent Liu, 661/635-2913 or [email protected], for the Conformity Analysis Attachments: Draft 2026 RTP Executive Summary and Sub Area Project Listing 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, California 93301 (661) 635-2900 Facsimile (661) 324-8215 TTY (661) 832-7433 www.kerncog.org
Amtrak, Bakersfield Station Native American Petroglyph Monument Median Art, Ridgecrest Bike Rodeo, Bike Bakersfield
Pedestrian Overpass, McFarland
DRAFT – May 2026
Regional Transportation Plan
and Sustainable Communities Strategy
2025 Outsiders Kindergarten Transportation Parade – Bakersfield CA Kern Council of Governments ES-1
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ABSTRACT
This Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
establishes a comprehensive, multimodal
vision for a safe, equitable, and sustainable
transportation system serving the Kern,
one-county region over a 20-plus year
planning horizon. Prepared in accordance
with the most recent guidelines adopted by
the California Transportation Commission,
the RTP identifies current and future
transportation needs, system deficiencies,
and constraints while advancing strategies
to improve mobility for people and goods.
The plan integrates land use, environmental
stewardship, and transportation
investment decisions to support regional
and statewide goals, including economic
vitality, public health, system resilience,
and climate change mitigation. This
comprehensive document incorporates
required sections on Sustainable
Communities Strategy (SCS), Congestion
Management Program (CMP), growth
forecasts, policies, financing, performance
measures, public outreach and numerous
other requirements. As a long-range policy
document, the RTP communicates a
grassroots vision providing a foundation for
programming and funding decisions.
Consistent with state and federal
requirements, the RTP presents a
coordinated and balanced approach to
transportation planning across all modes,
including highways, transit, rail, aviation,
goods movement, bicycle, and pedestrian
systems. The plan is both action-oriented
and fiscally informed, addressing near-term
(0–5 year) and long-term (15–20+ year)
implementation horizons while maintaining
internal consistency between policy
priorities and financial constraints. Core
elements of the RTP include identification
of regional transportation issues,
quantification of needs, and development
of policies and strategies that guide
decision-making and investment. These
elements are designed to ensure a
continuous, cooperative, and
comprehensive planning process that
aligns regional priorities with statewide
objectives and supports delivery of
implementable transportation projects.
The RTP also reflects an inclusive and
performance-based planning framework
that incorporates stakeholder engagement,
environmental considerations, and
evolving mobility trends. Emphasis is
placed on enhancing system safety,
improving accessibility for disadvantaged
communities, reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, and increasing transportation
system efficiency and reliability. Through
collaboration with local jurisdictions, state
and federal agencies, tribal governments,
and direct outreach to the public which has
garnered input from over 10,500 residents,
the RTP advances a grassroots, shared
vision for a resilient and integrated
transportation network. This approach
ensures that transportation investments
are responsive to regional needs while
contributing to broader state and federal
policy goals and regulatory requirements.
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2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Kern COG was established in 1970 with a
joint powers agreement (JPA) between the
eleven cities and the county of Kern,
creating a governing body made up of
elected representatives from each
municipality and two of the County
Supervisors. It is a federally designated
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
and a state designated Regional
Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA).
The JPA and these designations formally
establish Kern COG’s role in transportation
planning. Preparing the Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) is one of Kern
COG’s primary federal and state roles.
The RTP is a 24-year blueprint that
establishes a set of regional transportation
goals, policies, and actions intended to
guide development of the planned
multimodal transportation systems in Kern.
It has been developed through a federally
required continuous, comprehensive, and
cooperative planning process, and provides
effective coordination between local,
regional, state and federal agencies on a 4-
year update cycle.
Major Issues - This continuous plan
development process greatly advances the
goals from prior cycles. For example,
adopted concurrently with the RTP is the
federal air quality conformity analysis
demonstrating attainment of federal Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990. The Kern
region’s air monitoring system has
demonstrated an 80% improvement in NOx
emissions since 1980, advancing federal
conformity goals. NOx emissions are
precursor gases in the formation of Ozone
and Particulate Matter, health-based
criteria pollutants.
In addition, the Kern region has
outperformed the 2020 state greenhouse
gas (GHG) target required by Senate Bill
The Kern region’s air monitoring system
has demonstrated an 80%
improvement in NOx emissions since
1980... In addition, the Kern region has
outperformed the 2020 state
greenhouse gas (GHG) target, and this
plan shows we are on track to achieve
the 2035 GHG target... for passenger
vehicles and light-duty trucks
Figure ES-1: 1st in U.S. All Electric Off-Grid Solar Truck Stop on SR 65 in Bakersfield, 50 Spaces – World’s Largest Off-Grid EV Solar Charging Facility with 168 Spaces on SR 46 near Lost Hills Kern Council of Governments ES-3
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
(SB) 375, and this plan shows we are on
track to achieve the 2035 GHG target set by
theCalifornia Air Resources Board (ARB) for
passenger vehicles/light-duty trucks. The
region’s targets were set at 9 percent per
capita reduction by 2020, and the 15
percent per capita by 2035 as compared to
2005. These targets are discussed in the
Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS)
found in Chapter 4 of this Plan.
Continued progress toward the state target
and federal air conformity budgets will not
be easy. For both conformity and the SCS,
the simple reductions have been achieved
and the region needs to fully implement the
remaining strategies and measures
identified in this plan such as zero emission
charging infrastructure (See Figure ES-1) if
these air emission goals are to be met.
The SB 375 SCS law also provides for closer
integration of the RTP/SCS with the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan.
Developed on an 8-year cycle, RHNA goals
for greater housing choices reflect lowincome housing need while supporting directed transit planning and investment.
Kern COG closely coordinated the RHNA
and RTP/SCS development process using
the same oversight committee for both.
Local jurisdictions use the RHNA goal to
identify locations to provide sufficient
housing for all economic segments of the
population and ensure that the state’s
housing goals are met. These goals also
include efforts to provide more
compact/affordable housing choices that
support RTP/SCS investment in transit (See
Figure ES-2).
In addition to coordination with air quality
and housing goals, Kern COG addresses
environmental issues in a Program
Environmental Impact Report (Program
EIR), prepared pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the
RTP. Individual transportation projects are
preliminarily identified in the RTP; however,
the Program EIR analyzes potential
environmental impacts from a regional
perspective, providing opportunities for
streamlining the analysis required in
project specific environmental documents.
…goals for greater housing choices
reflect low-income housing need while
supporting directed transit planning
and investment
Figure ES-2: Central Bakersfield Core Area Incentives Have Resulted in 1,300 Units in 10 years Supporting Transit Investment Along Planned Bus Rapid transit/Future Light Rail Corridors Kern Council of Governments ES-4
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Listening to the
Citizens and Stakeholders
Our region’s continuous public
participation process encourages
participation at every stage of the planning
process, and all meetings are actively
promoted and open to the public.
Community engagement and outreach are
fundamental to the development of this
RTP/SCS. By nature, this plan represents
the region’s mutual vision for its future and
was developed using a grassroots, bottomup approach, garnering input from over 10,500 residents at over 50 events, public
meetings and surveys (online/phone/text)
with Spanish translation, across the region
over the past 4 years. The community
engagement process gathered residents’
input on their priorities for the region’s longterm future, while balancing survey responses with more informed, yet perhaps
less representative, responses at public
events. The outreach featured four
statically valid 1,200-person phone/text
surveys with oversampling in disadvantaged communities. The outreach process extended from January 2023
through June 2026. The program provided
numerous opportunities for community
members, and local stakeholders, and
local agencies to participate, including
public workshops, community events,
interactive and educational booths at
festivals and fairs, online via the project
website (www.kerncog.org/2026-rtp),
statistically valid phone/text surveys, and
presentations to various community groups
(See Figure ES-3).
What we heard was that most residents
want to maintain, fix and finish what we
have. A discussion of Kern COG’s extensive
public participation activities is found in
Chapter 4 of the RTP, and a Summary of
Findings is documented in Appendix C of
the RTP.
By nature, this plan represents the
region’s mutual vision for its future and
was developed using grassroots, bottom
-up approach, garnering input from over
10,500 residents at over 50 events,
public meetings and surveys (online/
phone/text) with Spanish translation,
across the region over the past 4 years
Figure ES-3: Over 10,500 Residents Participated in Over 50 Public Outreach Events and Surveys, Such as Events at an Arvin Church, Taft Festival and Wasco Police Activities League Kern Council of Governments ES-5
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OUR VISION: Maintain, Fix and Finish What
We Have
In response to the extensive grassroots
public input, the Kern COG RTP process has
placed an emphasis on achieving air
emission, safety, and economic goals while
maintaining, fixing and finishing our
transportation system. The intent of the
SCS chapter 4 is to achieve the state’s
emission reduction targets for automobiles
and light trucks. The SCS will also provide
opportunities for a stronger economy,
healthier environment, and safer quality of
life for all of Kern’s diverse communities.
This RTP/SCS seeks to: improve economic
vitality, air quality, community health,
mobility and safety, while promoting the
conservation of natural resources and
undeveloped land, regional access to
community services, increase energy
independence, and increase opportunities
to help shape our community’s future.
Kern County is unlike any other region in
California. Kern’s large size and diverse
valley, desert and mountain environs are
dominated by agriculture, oil production,
renewable energy, aerospace, military,
recreation, transportation linkages and
other activities that warrant unique and
different approaches to address RTP/SCS
goals. These economic pursuits are the
basis for dispersed rural centers and
strategic locations for developments within
the county that are unlike other areas of the
state. Accordingly, unique strategies are
needed to support Kern’s equity, economic,
and environmental transportation goals.
This uniqueness is reflected in the General
Plans and programs of Kern County’s local
governments and the RTP/SCS.
This RTP/SCS supports an improved quality
of life for our residents by providing more
choices for where they will live, work, and
play, and how they will move around. The
safe, secure, and efficient transportation
systems will provide improved access to
opportunities, such as education, jobs and
healthcare. Promoting bike and ped safety
is one of many strategies being employed to
achieve our vision (See Figures ES-4 & -5).
The safe, secure, and efficient
transportation systems will provide
improved access to opportunities, such
as education, jobs and healthcare.
Figure ES-4: Active Transportation Program - Portable Mock City Bike Safety Training Kit Kern Council of Governments ES-6
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHALLENGES/SOLUTIONS
Solutions for the Economy and Air
Quality - Kern County continues to suffer
from unemployment rates that are nearly
double State average. In 2020, Kern County
sank to the 2nd worst poverty rate after tiny
Del Norte County at the northwest corner of
the state, while the rest of the state has
been recovering from the great recession
and pandemic, state policies to combat
climate change have slowed Kern’s
recovery. Those polices have curtailed
groundwater pumping for agriculture, and
new investment in oil production, two of
Kern’s primary economic sectors.
The Federal Highway Administration
estimates that every $1 billion spent on
roadway infrastructure creates 13,000 job
years while transit creates 40,000 job years
of employment. This value is generated by
direct construction, indirect construction
suppliers and induced jobs in retail,
services and other sectors that benefit from
more efficient goods movement
(https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/pubs/i
mpacts/). The induced jobs make up about
1/3rd of the total jobs. The plan’s $14 billion
(see Chapter 5, Table 5-1), 24-year
investment plan is projected to add 64,740
5-year job positions, increasing Kern’s
economic base, adding capacity to reinvest in an ever more efficient/cleaner transportation system, triggering an upward
economic spiral for future generations.
Since the 1990s, the Kern region has
achieved consistent improvements in the
number of days exceeding federal
standards for ozone and particulate matter,
generally defined as “fine dust”. In 2012,
Kern demonstrated attainment of the 1-
hour ozone standard and has made
significant progress on the 8-hour ozone
and PM2.5 standards. Advancing emission
reduction strategies helps our region to
make significant progress toward both
federal and state air emission goals.
Strategies such as improving transit, bike,
walk, and housing options. For example,
bike and ped projects are fully funded (see
Figure ES-4 & -5).
…every $1 billion spent on roadway
infrastructure creates 13,000 job years
Figure ES-5: 90% of Project Mileage in 30-Year Bike & Pedestrian Complete Streets Plan Delivered in Just 15 Years
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2026 Regional Transportation Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial Challenges - Of all the
challenges facing us today, there is none
more critical than funding. With the
projected growth in population,
employment and demand for travel, the
costs of our multimodal transportation
system surpass projected revenues
available from our historic transportation
funding source – the gas tax. Maintaining
the local transportation infrastructure is of
critical importance for the entire region and
was ranked as the highest priority based on
public outreach. Funding from the federal
gas tax has traditionally been used to
support the maintenance of these facilities.
Over time, however, federal gas tax
revenues have failed to keep up with
inflation. Additionally, the increase in the
number of electric and hybrid vehicles that
pay significantly less gas tax per mile
traveled only exacerbates the problem.
In 2005, Former Congressman Bill Thomas
secured $720M in federal appropriations
which leveraged additional state and
federal grant funding totaling over $1B in
transportation infrastructure expenditures
in Kern. However, these funds are now
nearly expended and there are no new
funding sources identified to replace these
one-time funds (see Figure ES-6).
The 2017 state gas tax increase known as
SB 1, is a temporary solution to this
problem. When adopted in 2017, estimates
were that by 2030 the tax on gasoline will
diminish to the point that another
transportation funding source will be
needed because of the number of electric
cars on the road. In addition, the tax
increase was estimated to only bring in half
what was needed to bring our roadways up
to good condition and being just enough to
keep the road system from getting any
worse. Thanks to the gas tax increase and
heroic efforts of local jurisdictions and
Caltrans, Kern continues to see the road
pavement condition index hover between
63 and 65 out of 100. A long-term, funding
solution is needed.
Most regions in the state have taken the
maintenance and improvement of their
transportation systems into their own
Figure ES-6: 2024 Ribbon Cutting - SR 58 Centennial Connector Freeway Shaves-Off an Average of !2 Miles on Trips Between I-40 and the Northern San Joaquin Valley/Bay Area via I-5 … federal gas tax revenues have failed
to keep up with inflation. Additionally,
the increase in the number of electric
and hybrid vehicles that pay
significantly less gas tax per mile…
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hands and have become “Self-Help”
counties, by passing a local ½ cent retail
sales tax measure protected from state
raids during economic downturns. The
State has also identified a special fund of
state gas tax revenue for regions that are
Self-Help. Kern is the largest county in the
state without a local sales tax for
transportation and misses out on $2 million
per year from this special fund, even though
our residents pay into it.
Furthermore, with recent declines in transit
ridership and fare revenue due to the
pandemic, the region’s transit operators
continue to face major obstacles to
providing frequent and convenient transit
services. Local and regional public transit
is available within and between sixteen
Kern County communities and has been
experiencing challenges. From 2019 to
2024 public transit services in Kern
countywide saw a 47% decrease in
passengers from 7.9 million to 4 million.
New services such as zero emission bus
rapid transit (BRT), combined with Uber/Lyft
style, curb-to-curb, on-demand, last-mile,
micro-transit are promising but need funds
to implement/operate (See Figure ES-7).
PLANNING FOR GROWTH
Population, Housing, Employment &
Traffic Forecasts - Population in the 8,200
square mile County of Kern was estimated
to be over 924,000 in January 2025. Growth
since the pandemic has been nearly flat at
1/3rd of one percent per year or about 3,000
people annually according to the California
Department of Finance. The Kern COG
adopted 2022 RTP forecast, projects 10,460
people per year over the 24-year planning
period. This equated to a total growth of 30
percent. The revised population growth
estimate shows only 11 percent resulting in
a total population of 1,017,200 by 2049.
This significant reduction has been driven
primarily by out-migration exceeding
natural increase (births minus deaths).
Recent trends show a large exodus of
people leaving the major urban counties
and moving to more suburban counties like
Riverside, or out of state. The Kern region
remains California’s eleventh most
populated county ahead of San Francisco,
but behind Fresno County.
From 2019 to 2024 public transit
services in Kern countywide saw a 47%
decrease in passengers
Figure ES-7: Golden Empire Transit Now Operates 14 Hydrogen and more than 60 CNG Buses Hydrogen CNG
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According to the California Employment
Development Department (EDD), the
unemployment rate is close to double the
state rate reaching a high of 18.7% during
the pandemic and is currently a little over
9% for January 2026. Kern’s continued high
unemployment rate is partially due to the
slowdown in the oil and agriculture sectors.
Much of Kern employment is dispersed,
such that, the Metropolitan Bakersfield
area experiences a “reverse commute”
whereby workers commute to outlying
areas such as agricultural fields, food
processing facilities, distribution/logistic
centers, wind farms, oil fields, prisons,
power plants, and military installations.
Goods Movement Increase - Kern has
noticed a significant increase in trucking
since 2018. According to the California
Traffic Census, I-5 over the Grapevine has
seen truck traffic increase by 25% between
2018 and 2023. Warehousing and
manufacturing square footage has doubled
since the pandemic, in part due to a
moratorium on new warehousing in the
Inland Empire counties in Southern
California. That warehousing demand has
spilled over into the San Joaquin Valley,
driving increased truck traffic.
To help mitigate the increased trucking, a
$100M trucking container depot and
intermodal rail facility is under construction
in Shafter(See Figure ES-8). This is the only
“BNSF Certified Site” in California
marketed by a class one railroad (bnsfpremier-one-sheet-shafter-ca.pdf). The facility has a shipping price from BNSF to
the ports of L.A./Long Beach and the
Midwest that is competitive with trucking.
Diverting these truck shipments to rail at
Shafter reduces road-wear, emissions,
congestion and traffic incidents on I-5 and
58 over the passes. Shipping by rail is 10
times more energy efficient and 7 times less
polluting.
Regional Planning efforts such as the Kern
Area Regional Goods Movement
Operations (KARGO) Community Prosperity
and Protection Study are identifying
strategies to mitigate the negative effects of
To help mitigate the increased trucking,
a $100M trucking container depot and
intermodal rail facility is under
construction in Shafter. This is the only
“BNSF Certified Site” in California
marketed by the class one railroad.
Figure ES-8: April 2026 - 600 Plus Containers at Wonderful Company Shafter Container Depot Demonstrating Market for $100M Intermodal Rail Yard Under Construction on BNSF Main line Kern Council of Governments ES-10
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goods movement in the region while
enabling the economic benefits of hightech jobs in resource processing, manufacturing, and logistics.
Land Use Development - Land use is one
of the most important elements of effective
transportation planning. Kern COG does
not have jurisdiction over land use
planning, but the agency does advise and
encourage dialogue among those involved
in the decision-making process. The
RTP/SCS and Regional RHNA were
developed in consultation with local
jurisdictions and are consistent with
existing adopted general plans and zoning.
Kern COG will continue to use the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) to communicate with
Kern cities and the county on issues of land
use, transportation, and air quality to
ensure that land use projects are
environmentally sound.
PLANNING SUCCESSES
Updated on a 4-year cycle, here are a few
notable sustainable community successes
from the implementation of past plans.
Over 60 success stories are found in
Appendix E.
Clean California Highway Murals – Using
local artists and themes several major
highway bridge ramps and underpasses
were decorated with beautiful murals
through a grant from the Clean California
Local Grant Program provided by Caltrans.
(See Figure ES-9)
Equity - Every RTP cycle since 1998 has
included an Integrated Environmental
Justice Performance Measure Analysis (see
Appendix D). Each cycle the equity
analysis has demonstrated that funds are
being expended in a manner that benefits
disadvantage communities better or as well
as all communities countywide. This is in
large part because of the grassroot public
outreach effort that ensures that the
projects in the plan are supported by all
communities.
Figure ES-9: Clean California Local Grant Program – SR 204 Garces Circle Overpass Murals …the equity analysis has demonstrated
that funds are being expended in a
manner that benefits disadvantage
communities better or as well as all
communities countywide.
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Safety – Although safety has seen some
challenges in recent years based on
performance measures, the Kern Region
has completed a joint update of safety
plans for 9 jurisdictions in 2022, ensuring
eligibility for Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) funds.
Telecommute Strategy – The Kern region
has continued its strong support for
telecommuting through its Commute Kern
program. As demonstrated during the
pandemic, over 35% of workers
telecommuted up from 5% in prior years.
Local statistically valid surveys indicate
that approximately 10% of all workers plan
to continue telecommuting after the
pandemic, resulting in the single most
effective strategy for reduction of commute
related traffic and emissions.
Longest Class I Car-Free Bike Trail in
California – Started in 1976, Kern County
has now completed the longest dedicated
paved bike trail in the state extending 36.3
miles from Lake Ming to Lake Webb along
the banks of the Kern River. The paved
bikeway is used by commuters and
recreational riders alike, promoting this
plans sustainability and livability goals.
STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
The RTP/SCS includes a forecast of
reasonably available revenue over the next
20-plus years at $15.7 billion (See Chapter
6). This RTP promotes a more efficient
transportation system that calls for fully
funding alternative transportation modes,
while emphasizing transportation demand
and transportation system management
approaches for new capacity. 77% of
investments in this Plan are for operations/
77% of investments in this plan are for
operations/maintenance, active
transportation, & transit projects.
Figure ES-10: Investments by Mode 2026-2049 ($ x 1,000) 77% for Operations/Maintenance, Transit & Active Transportation
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maintenance, active transportation, and
transit projects (See Figure ES-10).
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The RTP fulfills multiple requirements with
one document:
• Congestion Management Program
• Sustainable Communities Strategy &
Rural Urban Connectivity Strategy
• Regional Housing Need Allocation
• Environmental Justice & Performance
Measure Analysis
• Safety-Security Action Element
As the Congestion Management Agency,
Kern COG prepares the federally required
Congestion Management Program (CMP)
which is integrated into Chapter 5 of the
RTP. Through the Kern Regional Traffic
Count Program, Kern COG monitors
compliance with the congestion standards
set in the CMP. The Program includes an
innovative multi-model deficiency plan
policy that looks at ways to improve
mobility, such as HOV lanes to keep transit
moving during peak congested periods.
Note that since 2006, the number of
segments on the CMP system that were
showing congestion deficiencies has
shrunk from 8 down to 1. This is primarily
due to the slower population growth
discussed above.
The SCS includes a Rural Urban
Connectivity Strategy designed to ensure
that rural economic sectors—agriculture,
energy, tourism, military, and others—are
not left out of efforts to provide for a more
efficient transportation system.
To ensure consistency with the SCS, Kern
COG engaged in the RHNA process
concurrently with the development of the
RTP. The RHNA is an 8-year document that
provides low-income housing goals for
each community in the region.
Recognized as a state best practice, the
Kern RTP includes an innovative analysis
with the Integrated Performance Measures
Analysis for System Level, Smart Mobility
Framework, Health Equity, Environmental
Justice, and Title VI. The analysis includes
Safety, and Ch. 5 includes the SafetySecurity Action Element.
RTP GOALS
Figure ES-11 lists the 7 publicly vetted
goals of the Regional Transportation Plan.
RTP SUMMARY HANDOUTS
The following handouts summarize this
RTP/SCS benefits and assumptions.
1. Mobility – Improve the mobility of people and freight;
2. Accessibility – Improve accessibility to major employment and other regional activity centers;
3. Reliability – Improve the reliability and safety of the transportation system;
4. Efficiency – Maximize the efficiency of the existing and future transportation system;
5. Livability – Promote livable communities;
6. Sustainability – Minimize effects on the environment; and
7. Equity – Ensure equitable distribution of the benefits among various demographic & user groups.
Figure ES-11: Kern’s 7 Long-Range Regional Transportation Planning Goals Kern Council of Governments ES-13
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
2026 Regional Transportation Plan
The region represented by the Kern Council of Governments is projected to grow by more than 11% by 2049. To protect the quality of life for future generations, the 2026 RTP is presented as an economic development strategy as well as a transportation infrastructure and sustainability investment.
MOBILITY BENEFITS
The plan improves overall mobility and provides needed congestion relief by maintaining, fixing and finishing what we have
The plan fully funds maintenance of the transportation system while increasing funding for bike, pedestrian, and transit facilities
Implementation of the plan will nearly double the number of homes within walking distance to quality transit. By integrating land use and transportation, more than 70% of homes will be near quality transit compared to less than 60% under older plans.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
The Federal Highway Administration estimates that every $1 billion spent on transportation infrastructure creates 13,000 job years of which 1/3rd can persist long after construction, generated by increased labor from better mobility and more efficient goods movement.
This 24-year investment plan is projected to add over 64,740 5-year jobs) from construction, maintenance, and better mobility, and saves 21,000 additional existing jobs that would have been lost because of poor road conditions. The plan could ultimately add about 21,600 5-year permanent non-transportation sector jogs to the region, increasing Kern’s economic base, adding capacity to re-invest in an ever more efficient transportation system, triggering an upward economic spiral for future generations.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Improve air quality and public health by reducing all criteria pollutants, emissions and their precursors to meet national standards – oxides of nitrogen (Nox), reactive organic gasses (ROG), particulate matter (PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and Carbon Monoxide (CO).
4% or more reduction in health expenditures because of improved air quality. Promotes more active transportation by fully funding the Kern Active Transportation Plan and increasing funding for bike and pedestrian facilities by 700% over the 2011 RTP.
SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS
20% reduction in farmland converted to urban/built-up uses outside city spheres of influence.
15% reduction in household water use providing a full range of housing choices 3% reduction in infrastructure costs by revitalizing existing communities compared to past plans
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PLANNING ASSUMPTION MAPS2026 Regional Transportation Plan Reflecting diverse public input, the plan assumes projects that reflect a more efficient transportation system that will benefit the mobility, economy, health and sustainability of the region. Consistent with the prior plan, funding from traditional sources continue at historic rates as well as a slight increase in additional funding from potential new sources. Funding assumptions are updated every four years. Land use assumptions are based on local general plans with input from the public and the regional planning advisory committee.
Transportation
Projects
Future Land Use
Assumptions Future
Land Use
Assumptions
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA
YOE Cost ($)**
Maintenance /
Inflation Savings
($)**
Percent of
expenditures
county-wide
Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations 366,340,000 172,200,000 Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) 472,330,000 61,700,000 Priority Regional Projects 380,900,000 33,000,000
Early Expenditures Subtotal 1,219,570,000 266,900,000 8.6% Next-In-Line Projects**** 43,926,595,000 6,996,300,000
Grand Total of All Projects Benefiting Subarea 45,146,165,000 7,263,200,000 68.2% Share of County Population: 3.8%
**Year of expenditure (YOE) 1) Assumes 3% annl. inflation, assumed extra funding allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, 2) Prioritize preventative maint., lowers cost by est. 47%. ***Active Transportation (bike & pedestrian) projects identified in the Kern COG Active Transportation Plan are fully funded and listed in table 5.1. ****Next-In-Line (unconstrained) projects include unfunded high speed rail segments in Kern totalling an estimated $30 Billion. Any potential new local funding sources/savings shall not be used for this project.
Next-In-Line (unconstrained) projects have no funding identified yet. However, if early expenditure projects in Table 5.1 are delivered early and under budget, these projects would be the next in line for funding.
Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations Roadway Safety, Maintenance and Operations
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)**
Maintenance /
Inflation Savings
($)**
RTP Project ID
3 Ridgecrest - potential new
funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 42,851,000 20,140,000 KER26RTP001 3 Ridgecrest - existing funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 169,373,000 79,605,000 KER26RTP001 3 County Areas - potential new
funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 10,365,000 4,872,000 KER26RTP001 3 County Areas - existing funds Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 40,970,000 19,256,000 KER26RTP001 3 State Highways - existing funds Various Locations State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) 102,781,000 48,307,000 KER26RTP001
*1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 366,340,000 172,200,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 20+ Year Expenditure Program Summary By Major Expendature Categories with Forecast of Existing and Potential New Funding Sources 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 1 of 7
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) Transit, Passenger Rail, Low-Zero Emissions Infrastructure, Intellegent Transportation Systems (ITS) Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Vanpooling Vanpooling, Park & Ride Lots 7,600,000 1,000,000 KER26RTP007 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Bus Service Operations and Maintenance (incl. fare box, TDA, fed.) 12,060,000 - KER26RTP007 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Intellegent Transportation. Sys.(ITS) ITS related improvements / upgrades - Traffic Ops, etc. 130,000 - KER26RTP014 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Aviation Capital, Maintenance and Operational Improvements 1,830,000 - KER26RTP015 7 County/Rosamond Passenger Rail Metrolink extension - Palmdale/Lancaster to Rosamond 414,000,000 56,900,000 KER26RTP021 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various Locations Other TCMs,--Alternative fuel/zero emission infrastructure, Promotion of alt. modes, alt. commuting, etc. 3,510,000 500,000 KER26RTP025 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 439,130,000 57,900,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. ***The largest portion of the Passenger Rail Program is funded through the CA High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and like aviation and freight rail is included for information purposes only and beyond COG funding authority. $3.0B in HSR funding has been identified (fiscally constrained) for construction in the Kern region. An estimated $20 billion is unfunded for the ramaining segements in the Kern Region and can be found in Table 5.2. Continued delays in funding for the HSR project negate the possiblity of any inflation savings. 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 2 of 7
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Complete Streets Improvements and Maintenance Bikeway Facilities
Bicycle
and
Pedestrian
Complete
Streets
Improvem
ents and
Maintenan
ce
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
3 County/Ridgecrest/Caltrans class II bike ln, Caltrans shldr US 395 (China Lake Bl to San Bernardino Cty Line) 14 mi. 1,260,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class I shared use path E Jarvis Av (S Gateway Bl to College Heights Bl) 1. mi. 1,013,000 139,200 KER26RTP084 3 Ridgecrest class I shared use path Jarvis Av (S Downs St to Lacey St) .5 mi. 506,500 69,600 KER26RTP085 3 Ridgecrest class I shared use path W Kendall Av (S Downs St to S Del Rosa Dr) .8 mi. 810,400 111,300 KER26RTP086 3 Ridgecrest class I shared use path Bowman Path (Brady St to S Downs St) 1. mi. 900,000 - KER26RTP095 2023 3 Ridgecrest class I shared use path Bowman Path (Richmond Rd to San Bernardino Bl) 1.1 mi. 990,000 - KER26RTP096 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Bowman Rd (Gateway Bl to San Bernardino Bl) 1. mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Dolphin Av (S Mahan St to S China Lake Bl) .9 mi. 91,200 12,500 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln E Dolphin Av (S China Lake Bl to S Gateway Bl) 1.5 mi. 151,900 20,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln E Las Flores Av (French Av to N China Lake Bl) .3 mi. 30,400 4,200 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Javis Av (College Heights Bl to Lacey St) .5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Kendall Av (S Del Rosa Dr to S Gateway Bl) 1.2 mi. 121,600 16,700 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Mahan St (Upjohn Av to W Springer Av) 1. mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Mahan St (W Inyokern Rd to W Springer Av) 2. mi. 202,600 27,800 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln S Gateway Bl (Bowman Rd to E Kendall Av) 1.6 mi. 162,100 22,300 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Saratoga Av (Lauritsen Rd to Blue Ridge Rd) .9 mi. 91,200 12,500 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Springer Av (Jack Ranch Rd to S Gateway Bl) 4. mi. 405,200 55,700 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Sunland St (Dolphin Av to E Kendall Av) 2. mi. 202,600 27,800 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln W Upjohn Av (Brady St to S Downs St) 1. mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln 178 Inyokern Rd (Hawk to Mahan St) 10.1 mi. 909,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Drummond Av (N Mahan St to N Down St) .5 mi. 45,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Mahan St (W Ridgecrest Bl to Upjohn Av) 1. mi. 90,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Norma St (Bowman Rd to W Upjohn Av) .5 mi. 45,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Richmond Rd (Inyokern Rd to Ridgrecrest Bl) 2. mi. 180,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Ridgecrest Bl (S Brady St to S Norma Streeet) 1.5 mi. 135,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Ridgecrest Bl SR 178 (Richmd Rd to San Bdno Bl) .8 mi. 72,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln S Gateway Bl (E Upjohn Av to Ridgecrest Bl) .5 mi. 45,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II bike ln Sunland St (E Upjohn Av to Dolphin Av) 2. mi. 180,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 3 of 7
3 Ridgecrest class II buffered bike ln Downs St (Inyokern Rd to Springer Av) 4. mi. 720,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II buffered bike ln Drummond Av (N China Lake Bl to French Av) .6 mi. 108,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II buffered bike ln E Rcrest Bl SR 178 (N Chna Lk Bl to S Richmd Rd) 1.2 mi. 216,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II buffered bike ln French Av (Drummond Av to N China Lake Bl) .8 mi. 144,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class II buffered bike ln Norma St (W Upjohn Av to W Inyokern Rd) 2.5 mi. 450,000 - KER2xRTP000 2023 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl Gold Canyon St (Ridgecrest Bl to Richmond Rd) 1.3 mi. 73,200 10,100 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl N Brady St (China Lake Bl to Inyokern Rd) 4.7 mi. 264,500 36,300 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl Norma St (Bowman Rd to S China Lake Bl) .4 mi. 22,500 3,100 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl Pilot Plant Rd (Richmond Rd to East City Limits) .7 mi. 39,400 5,400 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl Rowe St (Knox Rd to Richmond Rd) 1. mi. 56,300 7,700 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl S Richmond Rd (E Ridgecrest Bl to Upjohn Av) .6 mi. 33,800 4,600 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl W Las Flores Av (N Brady St to N Mahan St) .5 mi. 28,100 3,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class III bike bl W Ridgecrest Bl (N Norma St to N China Lake Bl) .5 mi. 28,100 3,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest class IV cycle track S China Lake Bl (W Springs Av to E Inyokern Rd) 4.5 mi. 1,519,400 208,800 KER26RTP104 3 Ridgecrest/County class I shared use path Bowman Rd (Jacks Ranch Rd to Brady St) 1 mi. 1,013,000 139,200 KER26RTP087 3 Ridgecrest/County class I shared use path IWV Pkwy Tr (N Jacks Ranch Rd to Jk Rnch Rd) 12.6 mi. 2,633,700 361,800 KER26RTP088 3 Ridgecrest/County class I shared use path Javis Av Pkwy (China Lake Bl to S Downs St Pkwy) 1.2 mi. 1,215,500 167,000 KER26RTP089 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Brady St (SR 178 Inyokern Rd to South China Lake Bl) 4.7 mi 476,100 65,400 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Drummond Av (Jacks Ranch Rd to Downs St) 1 mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Jacks Ranch Rd (Ridgecrest Bl to Springer Av) 2 mi. 202,600 27,800 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Javis Av (South China Lake Bl to Norma St Pkwy) 1.8 mi. 182,300 25,000 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln S Downs St (S China Lake Bl to E Javis Av) 1.1 mi. 111,400 15,300 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Springer Av (College Heights Bl to Gateway Bl) 1 mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Springer Av (Jacks Ranch Rd to Brady St) 1 mi. 101,300 13,900 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class II bike ln Springer Av (S Downs St to Norma St Parkway) 0.5 mi. 50,600 7,000 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class III bike bl E Belle Vista Parkway (Gateway Bl to Summit St) 0.4 mi. 22,500 3,100 KER26RTP004 3 Ridgecrest/County class III bike bl E Dolphin Av (Gateway Bl to Lumill St) 0.5 mi. 28,100 3,900 KER26RTP004 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Various locations Construct Class I, II or III Bike Path; striping; signage 100,000 13,700 KER26RTP004 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 17,800,000 1,700,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 4 of 7
Bicycle and Pedestrian Complete Streets Improvements and Maintenance Pedestrian Facilities
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
3 Ridgecrest Complete Streets/ITS Improvements Other future developments funded by mitigation, fees, etc. 9,898,600 1,360,000 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Bicycle Signal Inyokern Rd (N China Lake Bl) 28,100 3,900 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Corridor Improvement N China Lake Blvd (E Inyokern Rd to Bowman Rd) 3. mi. 285,700 39,300 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Corridor Improvement Norma St (Sydnor Av to Bowman Rd) 2.3 mi. 217,200 29,800 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Corridor Improvement Norma St (W Inyokern Rd to Sydnor Av) .8 mi. 232,900 32,000 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Corridor Improvement Ridgecrest Blvd (Downs St to S Gateway Blvd) 2. mi. 192,500 26,400 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest High-Visibility Crosswalk Bowman Rd (Sunland St) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest High-Visibility Crosswalk Drummond Av (French Av) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest High-Visibility Crosswalk Inyokern Rd (N China Lake Bl) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest High-Visibility Crosswalk Las Flores Av (Sierra View St) 12,600 1,700 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement Bowman St (Downs St to S Mahan St) .5 mi. 104,800 14,400 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement China Lake Blvd (Bowman Rd to Downs St) 1.3 mi. 286,700 39,400 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement Downs St (Bowman Rd to W Springer Av) 1. mi. 211,600 29,100 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement S Mahan St (W Springer Av to Bowman St) 1. mi. 211,500 29,100 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement Sandquist Rd (Inyokern Rd to E St) .4 mi. 80,500 11,100 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest Sidewalk Improvement W Springer Av (Downs St to S Mahan St) .5 mi. 103,000 14,200 KER26RTP025 3 Ridgecrest/County Complete Streets/ITS Improvements Other future developments funded by mitigation, fees, etc. 3,503,500 481,400 KER26RTP025 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 15,400,000 2,100,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings.
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Priority Regional Projects
Freight Rail***
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
1,2,3,5,6,7
,8,9 County/Tehachapi Freight Rail Double-track sections (Bakersfield to Mojave) - Phase 2 101,300,000 13,900,000 KER26RTP086 0 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Countywide Freight Rail Private Sector Rail Network Improvments, supporting rail freight movement 56,300,000 7,700,000 KER26RTP089 0
*1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 157,600,000 21,600,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings. ***Freight rail projects are usually privately funded however some competetive government grant funding is available. 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 5 of 7
Priority Regional Projects
2026-2029 Major Roadway Improvements
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 County/Keene Route 58 W of Tehachapi to General Beale Rd - new truck climbing lanes 140,000,000 - KER22RTP006 2026 3,4,7,9 County/Ridgecrest Route 14 Redrock / Inyokern Rd to Rt 178 - safety widening, traffic flow improvements (Ph. 2) 47,300,000 6,500,000 KER08RTP017 2031 3,4,7,9 County/Indian Wells V. Route 14 Redrock / Inyokern Rd to Rt 178 - safety widening, traffic flow improvements (Ph. 3) 36,000,000 4,900,000 KER08RTP024 2036 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 223,300,000 11,400,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 years early resulting in an inflation savings.
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Regional Projects Under Construction / Recently Completed - 2025 Status Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($) Savings ($)** RTP Project ID Start 3,4,7 Inyokern Route 14 Redrock / Inyokern Rd to Rt 178 - widen to 4 lanes (Ph. 1) 42,000,000 - KER08RTP006 2016 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 42,000,000 INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Fix-It-First, Keep-It-Local / Cost-Efficient--Roadway Safety, Maintenance, Operations Next-In-Line - Local Streets and Roads (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maintenance Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 Region Various Locations Roadways, bridges (RR, canals, etc), safety widenings; rehab/reconstruct., signalization, bike/ped imprvmts, etc 698,400,000 328,200,000 KER26RTP001 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 698,400,000 328,200,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Advanced Tech, Safe, Clean Transportation--Transportation Control Measures (TCM) Next-In-Line - Transit, Passenger Rail, Aviation (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
3.4.7.9 Eastern California Local Passenger Rail Mammoth Lakes to Lancaster/Palmdale (2005 E. Sierra Public Transit Study) 3,335,000,000 531,200,000 KER26RTP105 1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9
Kern County, Bakersfield,
Tehachapi High Speed Rail Northwest of Bakersfield to Palmdale connecting to Palmdale Metrolink Station 30,000,000,000 4,778,100,000 KER26RTP113 2055 3 County Inyokern Airport Capital Improvements 16,645,000 2,700,000 KER26RTP118 3,7,9 County Mojave Air/Space Port Capital Improvements 102,300,000 16,300,000 KER26RTP123 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 33,453,945,000 5,328,300,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%. 2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 6 of 7
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Next-In-Line - Active Transportation (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
1,2,3,4,5,6
,7,8,9 all 0
Sub-total $0 $0 Sub-total
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Next-In-Line - Freight rail (Unconstrained Projects)
Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
3,7 County/Ridgecrest Intermodal hub Searles Station Intermodal Rail Terminal on UP spur (KARGO Study 6.3) 109,000,000 17,400,000 KER27RTP132
*1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 109,000,000 17,400,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY SUBAREA (Continued)
Next-In-Line - Major Roadway Improvements (Unconstrained Projects) Sub
Areas*
Benefttd.
Jurisdiction(s) Project Scope YOE Cost ($)** Maint./Inflation Savings ($)** RTP Project ID
3,7 County/Mojave Route 14 Purdy Rd - interchange & grade separated overpass at UPRR 60,000,000 9,600,000 KER22RTP008 3,7 County/Mojave Route 14 Silver Queen / Backus / Dawn Rd - grade separated overpass 120,000,000 19,100,000 KER22RTP009 3,7 Johannesburg US 395 San Bdo County Line to Rt 14 - safety widening 244,000,000 38,900,000 KER08RTP050 3,7 Johannesburg US 395 Safety passing lane extension (KARGO 6.1) 80,800,000 12,900,000 KER26RTP170 3 Ridgecrest Bowman Rd China Lake to San Bernardino Blvd - reconstruct 4,300,000 700,000 KER08RTP069 3 Ridgecrest Mahan St Inyokern to South China Lake Blvd - safety widening 32,300,000 5,100,000 KER08RTP067 3 Ridgecrest Richmond Rd E Ridgecrest Blvd - safety widening 6,500,000 1,000,000 KER08RTP068 3 Ridgecrest S. China Lake Blvd Rt 395 to College Heights - reconstruct 36,700,000 5,800,000 KER08RTP070 3,7 Ridgecrest US 395 China Lake Bl Intersection Improvments (KARGO 6.2) 59,400,000 9,500,000 KER26RTP171 *1) Arvin-Lamont, 2) Frazier Park, 3) Indian Wells Valley, 4) Lake Isabella, 5) Metro Bakersfield, 6) North Kern, 7) Southeast Kern, 8) Taft-Maricopa, 9) Tehachapi 10,363,650,000 1,650,600,000 Sub-total **Year of expenditure (YOE) assumes 3% annual inflation. Additional funding assumed to allows delivery of projects 5 yrs. early resulting in inflation savings, and helps prioritize preventative maintenance, lowering cost by est. 47%.
The intent of this plan is to fully fund bike and pedestrian projects as identified in the most recent active transportation plan. For a complete listing of projects see Table 5.1.
2026 RTP Appendix C Indian Wells V - p. 7 of 7
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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 Dated May 6, 2026
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated May 6, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: May 20, 2026
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, May 6, 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; Vice Mayor Rajaratnam; Council Member Hayman; Council Member Gorman
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz; City Manager Reed; Chief Ysit; City Clerk Charlon APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion To Approve – Hayman/Gorman – 5 ayes
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Proclamation
2. Public Works Week Proclamation
3. Small Business Month Proclamation
4. Police Week Proclamation
5. Community Action Month Proclamation
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (6:25) - M. Licitra; S, Holstein; unknown speaker; J. Jones; D. Neal; J. Wicker; unknown speaker; J. Slayton; T. Wiknich; S. Martino; B. Bain; G. Booyour; unknown speaker; L. Stephens; L. Hall; M. Neel; N. Sunseri; S. Davis; K. Russell
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Skip asked to add discussion of the data center to a future meeting (June 3) – Mayor agreed
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
• 5-minute break.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Regular Ridgecrest City Council Meeting Dated April 15, 2026 Charlon
7. Initializing Staff To Prepare An Engineers Report For The Intent To Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Drainage Benefit Assessment District 2016-1 (The “District”) For Fiscal Year 2026-27, Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Benefit Assessment Act Of 1982, Being Chapter 6.4 Of The California Government Code; And The Announcement Of A Public Hearing On June 3, 2026 For The Proposed Assessment Reed
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – May 6, 2026
8. Initializing Staff To Prepare An Engineer’s Report For The Intent To Levy And Collection Of Assessments For Consolidated Landscape And Lighting District 2012-1 For Fiscal Year 2026/2027, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Part 2 Of Division 15 Of The California Streets And Highways Code; And The Announcement Of A Public Hearing On June 3, 2026 For The Proposed Assessment Reed
Motion To Approve – Rajaratnam / Gorman – 3 ayes; 2 absent (not back from break)
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
9. A Resolution To Accept The Bid As Submitted By Bowman Asphalt, Inc.; Acknowledge A Base Bid Amount Of $1,495,610.00; Allocate Capital Project Funds For The Contract Amount And Up To $149,561.00 For A Construction Contingency, For A Maximum Total Of Up To $1,645,171.00; Award A Contract To Bowman Asphalt, Inc., For Mahan Street Pavement Improvements Federal Project No: STPL-5385(077); And Authorize The City Manager, Travis Reed, To Execute The Contract Luis Molina, City Engineer Public Comment – T. Wiknich; M. Sinnott
Motion To Approve – Rajaratnam / Hayman – 5 ayes
10. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Approving The 2025 Annual Progress Report (APR) for the General Plan and Housing Element with RHNA Progress Spurlock
Motion To Approve – Blades / Rajaratnam – 5 ayes
11. A Request For Approval Of The FY 26-27 Rate Adjustment For Solid Waste Services Spurlock Public Comment – M. Licitra
Motion To Approve – Blades / Hayman – 5 ayes
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 May 4, 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
➢ Next meeting May 12, 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
➢ Report from April 23, 2026
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – May 6, 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
➢ Next meeting June 2, 2026
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 8: 50 pm
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments PRESENTED BY: Sergio Covarrubias, Transit Administrator SUMMARY:
Resubmitting due to previously incorrect claim year dates. The application has been updated to reflect the appropriate claim year, rather than the current fiscal year for which the claim was done.
The Transportation Development Act is a statewide program that added a quarter cent sales tax for the purpose of funding transit needs within local jurisdictions throughout the state.
Those funds are distributed to regional transportation planning agencies (RTPA) who is responsible for the allocation and distribution of the said funds to the local transit systems.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 29532, the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) is the designated regional transportation planning agency for purposes of administering the Act within the Kern County region. TDA allows that a certain portion of those funds be retained by the RTPA for administration purposes, and a certain amount may be retained for pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements. The balance of the funds is available to the local transit systems, with the provision under Article 4 of that Act that if there is money left over after the needs of the local transit systems have been met and unmet transit needs have been addressed, the remaining funds shall be distributed to the City and County for road maintenance purposes under an established formula.
The approval of this item will allow the Finance Director to submit the attached claim to the Kern COG.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$951,735 in revenue will be received by the City of Ridgecrest to fund transit operations.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the attached resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Action as requested
Submitted by: Kelly Brewton, Finance Director Action Date: May 20, 2026 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIMS TO THE
KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Transportation Development Act (TDA) in 1972 to provide funds for transportation needs each fiscal year; and;
WHEREAS, the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) is designated as the Transportation Planning Agency for the City of Ridgecrest to receive claims for approval pursuant to TDA rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, KernCOG has adopted funding of apportionment for the Local Transportation Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, after transportation needs have been met, any unused funds may be used for streets and roads improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached Fiscal Year 2023-2024 TDA Article 4 claim be hereby approved and that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to forward the claims to KernCOG.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
I. Claimant Information
Agency: City of Ridgecrest
Mailing Address: 100 West California Avenue
Office Address:
City, State, Zip Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Telephone: (760) 499-5022
II. Contact Person
Name: Kelly Brewton
Title: Finance Director
Department: Finance
Mailing Address: 100 West California Avenue
Office Address:
City, State, Zip Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Telephone: (760) 499-5021
FAX: (760) 499-1520
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB Site: http://ridgecrest-ca.gov
Kern Council of Governments
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
PUBLIC TRANSIT CLAIM
2024-2025
PART 1 OF 8 -- CLAIMANT INFORMATION
A. CLAIM: The City of Ridgecrest hereby claims Local Transportation B. COMPLIANCE
ASSURANCES: The City of Ridgecrest hereby certifies that, as a condition of City of Ridgecrest
Claimant
Signature Date
CITY MANAGER
Title
C. FINANCIAL
ASSURANCES: As the chief financial officer of the City of Ridgecrest Signature Date
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Title
The person whose signature appears below has been authorized to provide the assurances cited above and to prepare, submit and execute this claim on behalf of:
I hereby attest to the reasonableness and accuracy of the financial information presented in this claim and declare it to be consistent with the uniform system of accounts and records adopted by the Controller of the State of California.
2. All funds will be expended in accordance with the budgets described in Part 6 of this claim, attached hereto and made a part hereof, by this reference.
These assurances are given in consideration of and the for the purpose of obtaining any and all funds apportioned and allocated for public transit purposes pursuant to Public Utilities Codes, Division 10, Part 11, Chapter 4 of the State of California.
1. All funds will be expended in compliance with the requirements of California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200 through 99408, California Code of Regulations Sections 6600 through 6756 and Kern Council of Governments' Transportation Development Act Rules and Regulations.
Fund and State Transit Assistance Fund apportionments and allocations for the 2023-2024 fiscal year plus all unencumbered funds and/or deferred revenues held in its local treasury for public transit uses. receiving funds pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200, et. seq., and California Code of Regulations Sections 6600, et. seq., as amended, it shall ensure that:
PART 2 OF 8 - CLAIM AND ASSURANCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
PUBLIC TRANSIT CLAIM
CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
101,817
8,464
1. FTA Planning Assistance -
2. FTA Operating Assistance 921,739
3. FTA Capital Assistance -
4. 1. Other State, INCL Grants CMAQ 234,562
2. 1. LTF--Regional Planning (PUC 99262) 48,806
2. LTF--Operations/Capital (PUC 99260a) -
3. LTF--Capital Reserve Withdrawl (CCR 6648)
4. LTF--Social Service Transit (PUC 99275)
5. LTF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (PUC 99400c)
6. STAF--Operations (CCR 6730a) 202,635
7. STAF--Capital (CCR 6730b)
8. STAF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (CCR 6731b)
9. STAF--Social Service Transit (CCR 6731c)
10. County of Kern--Service Contract(s) 314,521
11. 1. Passenger Fares 39,847
2. Special Fares -
3. School Bus Service -
4. Freight Tariffs -
5. Charters -
1. -
2. $ 1,872,391
Kern Council of Governments
PART 3 OF 8--PROJECTED PUBLIC TRANSIT RESOURCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
I. FY 2023-2024 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES
A. Deferred Revenues -- unexpended prior year cash receipts held in the claimant's treasury as of June 30, 2024 (from the most recent audit report) B. Unreserved/Unrestricted Retained Earnings
G. Operating Revenues:
H. Other Revenues (Source & Amount):
I. TOTAL FY 2023-2024 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES -- enter here and Part 4, Line J (Sections A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H)
C. Interest Earnings -- interest earnings on claimant cash balances through June 30, 2024 D. Federal Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount):
E. State Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount):
F. Local Cash Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount) CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$1,872,391
1. Administrative Salaries & Wages 168,131
2. Operating Salaries & Wages 333,064
3. Other Salaries & Wages
4. Fringe Benefits 232,989
1. Professional Services 843,721
2. Maintenance Services 117,328
3. Other Services 7,913
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Supplies 9,292
5. Utilities 3,157
6. Insurance 56,664
7. Purchased Transportation Services -
8. Miscellaneous 9,506
9. Expense & Inter-fund Transfers 184,973
10. Interest -
11. Lease & Rentals -
12. Other 46,529
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 1. Regional Planning Contribution (from FY 2023-2024 TDA Estimate) 48,806
2. 2,062,072
$ (189,681)
Kern Council of Governments
PART 4 OF 8--PROJECTED PUBLIC TRANSIT EXPENSES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
J. TOTAL FY 2023-2024 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES (From Part 3, Line I) II. FY 2023-2024 PROJECTED EXPENSES & USES
K. Personnel:
L. Services & Supplies:
M. Capital Assets (Itemize by Object & Amount):
N. Other Uses (Object & Amount):
O. FY 2023-2024 PROJECTED EXPENSES & USES (Sections K+L+M+N) P. DEFERRED REVENUES AND AVAILABLE RESERVES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024-- enter here and on Line A, Part 5 (Sections J-O)
CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$ (189,681)
3,200
1. FTA Planning Assistance
2. FTA Operating Assistance 15,000
3. FTA Capital Assistance
4. 1. CMAQ; Prop 1B/PTMISEA 1,801,475
2. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR 899,721
1. Kern Couny Contract 265,000
2. 3.
1. Passenger Fares 76,828
2. Special Fares
3. School Bus Service
4. Freight Tariffs
5. Charters
1. OFFICE OF EMERGANCY SRVS
2. $ 2,871,543
I. FY 2024-2025 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES A. Deferred Revenues & Available Reserves-- unexpended prior year cash receipts and reserves held in the claimant's treasury as of June 30, 2022 (From Part 4, Line P) F. Operating Revenues:
Kern Council of Governments
PART 5 OF 8--BUDGETED PUBLIC TRANSIT RESOURCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
G. Other Revenues (Source/Amount):
I. FY 2024-2025 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES--enter here and on Part 6, Line J (Sections A+B+C+D+E+F+G)
B. Interest Earnings--interest earnings on claimant cash balances through June 30, 2023 C. Federal Grants and Reimbursements:
D. State Grants and Reimbursements (Source/Amount):
E. Non-TDA Local Cash Grants and Reimbursement (Source/Amount):
CLAIMANT: ='Claimant Information'!$B$12
$ 2,871,542.72
1. Administrative Salaries & Wages 176,435.37
2. Operating Salaries & Wages 355,459.41
3. Other Salaries & Wages -
4. Fringe Benefits 274,723.00
1. Professional Services 1,390,269.00
2. Maintenance Services 190,600.00
3. Other Services 13,000.00
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Supplies 57,658.00
5. Utilities 71,100.00
6. Insurance 41,232.00
7. Purchased Transportation Services -
8. Miscellaneous 15,010.00
9. Expense & Inter-fund Transfers 200,343.00
10. Interest -
11. Lease & Rentals -
12. Other 22,100.00
1. Vehicles 566,542.00
2. Machinery & Equipments -
3. Computer Hardware 15,000.00
4. Other Capital-Solar Shade structure 187,000.00
5. Capital Software 198,000.00
1. Regional Planning Contribution (from most recent TDA estimate) $48,806
2. Capital Outlay Reserve Contribution
3,823,278
$ (951,735)
Kern Council of Governments
PART 6 OF 8--BUDGETED PUBLIC TRANSIT EXPENSES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
J. FY 2024-2025 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES (From Part 5, Line I)
II. FY 2022-2023 BUDGETED EXPENSES & USES
K. Personnel:
L. Services & Supplies:
M. Capital Assets (Itemize and identify funding source - i.e., TDA, FTA 5311, CMAQ):
N. Other Uses:
O. FY 2024-2025 BUDGETED EXPENSES & USES (Sections K+L+M+N) P. FY 2024-2025 UNFUNDED BALANCE (Line J-O)
CLAIMANT: CITY OF RIDGECREST
($951,735)
1. LTF--Regional Planning (PUC 99262) (Same as Part 6, Line N1) $48,806
2. LTF--Operations/Capital (PUC 99260a) $568,101
3. LTF--Capital Reserve Withdrawal (CCR 6648)
4. LTF--Social Service Transit (PUC 99275)
5. LTF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (PUC 99400c)
6. LTF--Capital Res. Contrib.(CCR 6648) (Same as Part 6, Line N2)
7. STAF--Operations (CCR 6730a) $334,828
8. STAF--Capital (CCR 6730b)
9. STAF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services ( CCR 6731b)
10. STAF--Social Service Transit (CCR 6731c)
11. 12.
$951,735
$0
I. FY 2023-2024 UNFUNDED BALANCE (From Part 6, Line P)
II. FY 2023-2024 TDA TRANSIT FUNDING CLAIM
III. FY 2024-2025 TDA FUNDING CLAIM (Should equal line I) UNEXPENDED RESOURCES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 (Line I+Line III)(Should be $0) Kern Council of Governments
PART 7 OF 8--TDA FUNDING CLAIM
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(NOTE: Place an "X" in the proper column)
Question YES NO
1. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 independent financial audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE
SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
2. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 performance audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT
A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NO ADDRESSED. X
3. Have all past transportation development plan recommendations been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
4) A copy of the "unmet transit needs" documentation, including a legal notice of a public hearing, the minutes of the public hearing held by the local governing body and a resolution making the appropriate "unmet transit needs finding".
5) A copy of the Department of California Highway Patrol form number CHP339, "Transit Operator Compliance Certificate", dated within the past 13 months, documenting participation in the California Department of Motor Vehicles "Driver Pull Notice Program.
6) Date of the most recent completed annual TDA internal audit: Month: 06 Day: 30 Year 2022 Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.2 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.1 OF 8--SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSIT INFORMATION
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Attach the following documents:
1) A copy of the governing body's authorization to execute and file this claim. 2) A completed copy of the attached questionnaire (BELOW) on system characteristics and any additional documentation required as a result of responding to each query. 3) A listing of all transit service subcontractors (BELOW) and a copy of the contract document, if not previously submitted.
4. Does the claimant maintain it's financial records in accordance with the California State Controller's approved "uniform system of accounts and records ? X
5. Has the claimant submitted it's "Annual Report of Financial Transactions of Transit Operators" to the California State Controller for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 ? X
6. Is the system expected to meet the applicable farebox revenue ratio requirement for FY 2022-2023 ? (10% for rural and 20% for urbanized operators) X
7. Is the system budgeted to meet the applicable farebox revenue ratio requirement for FY 2023-2024 ? (10% for rural and 20% for urbanized operators) X
8. If the answer to questions 6 or 7 is NO (i.e. fares revenues alone are insufficient to meet the applicable revenue ratio requirement), has the claimant committed sufficient "local funds" to supplement fares and thereby comply ? X
9. Does the claimant expect to qualify for and claim an "extension of service exemption" for either FY 2022-2023 or FY 2023-2024 ? X
10. Is a budget increase in excess of 15% proposed for FY 2023-2024 ? X
11. Is an increase or decrease in excess of 15% in the scope of operations or capital budget provisions proposed for FY 2023-2024 ? X (NOTE: Place an "X" in the proper column)
Question YES NO
(NOTE: If the answer to question 11 or 12 is YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A
STATEMENT WHICH DESCRIBES THE COMPONENTS OF THE
INCREASE/DECREASE AND JUSTIFIES OR SUBSTANTIATES THE CHANGE.) Attached
12. Is the claimant proposing an increase in executive level salaries for FY 2023-2024 ? IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A STATEMENT WHICH
DEFINES AND JUSTIFIES THE INCREASE. X
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.3 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
13. Is the claimant precluded by contract from contracting with common carriers or persons operating under franchise or license ? X
14. Does the claimant expect to subcontract with outside parties for the provision of operator services in FY 2023-2024 ? IF YES, PLEASE
SUBMIT A COPY OF ALL NEW OR AMENDED CONTRACTS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED. X
15. Is the claimant precluded by contract from employing part-time drivers ? X
16. Does the claimant routinely staff public transportation vehicles designed to be operated by one person with two or more persons ? X
17. Has the claimant's participation in the California Department of Motor Vehicle "Driver Pull Notice Program" been certified by the California Highway Patrol within the past 13 months ? IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF FORM chp 339, "TRANSIT OPERATOR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE". X
18. Is the claimant's retirement system fully funded with respect to it's officers and employees ? X
19. Does the claimant have a private pension plan ? X
20. If the answer to question 19 is YES and the plan is a "defined benefit plan", does the claimant do each of the following: N/A
a. Conduct periodic actuarial studies of it's employee pension plans to determine the annual cost of future pension benefits ? N/A b. Set aside and invest, on a current basis, funds sufficient to provide for the payment of future pension benefits ? N/A
Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.4 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS
City of Ridgecrest
1. NOT APPLICABLE
10. (NOTE: If the contract is new or amended from prior years, please submit a copy.)
9. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
3. 2.
Certificate is posted by the front counter computer
12. Is the claimant proposing an increase in executive level salaries for FY 2022-2023 ? IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A STATEMENT WHICH DEFINES AND JUSTIFIES THE INCREASE. (NOTE: If the answer to question 11 or 12 is YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A STATEMENT WHICH DESCRIBES THE COMPONENTS OF THE INCREASE/DECREASE AND JUSTIFIES OR SUBSTANTIATES THE CHANGE.)
8. Statement of Justification - The City typically makes a general fund transfer to the transit division to cover fare
8.3 Statement of justification -
12. Statement of justification - The City has an adopted budget that has merit increases based on performance and years of service. The steps follow, depending on the point you are at within the salary schedule, either a 5% step or a 2.5% step. As many memebers of the Transit organization are not yet "topped out" you will see normal merit increses year over year for administrative and technical staff. Furthermore, the transit division is currently in process of reorganization, thus more time for the Finance Director and the Public Works Director will be charged to the department. The proposed changes will reduce the overall cost to the division do to a reduction in force but will increase year over year as each position and pupil grow in their role. One could expect to see roughly 5%-10% of the Finacne Director and Public Works DIrectors salary be transfered to the Transit division as Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.3 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
(NOTE: Place an "X" in the proper column)
Question YES NO
1. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 independent financial audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE
SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
2. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 performance audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT
A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NO ADDRESSED. X
3. Have all past transportation development plan recommendations been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION
PLAN COVERING EACH RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
4. Does the claimant maintain it's financial records in accordance with the California State Controller's approved "uniform system of accounts and records ? X
5. Has the claimant submitted it's "Annual Report of Financial Transactions of Transit Operators" to the California State Controller for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 ? X
Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.1 OF 8--SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSIT INFORMATION
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Attach the following documents:
1) A copy of the governing body's authorization to execute and file this claim. 2) A completed copy of the attached questionnaire (BELOW) on system characteristics and any additional documentation required as a result of responding to each query. 3) A listing of all transit service subcontractors (BELOW) and a copy of the contract document, if not previously submitted.
4) A copy of the "unmet transit needs" documentation, including a legal notice of a public hearing, the minutes of the public hearing held by the local governing body and a resolution making the appropriate "unmet transit needs finding".
5) A copy of the Department of California Highway Patrol form number CHP339, "Transit Operator Compliance Certificate", dated within the past 13 months, documenting participation in the California Department of Motor Vehicles "Driver Pull Notice Program.
6) Date of the most recent completed annual TDA internal audit: Month: 06 Day: 30 Year 2022 Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.2 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing To Annul And Replace Resolution No. 26-15 For The Submission Of The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4 Claim To The Kern Council Of Governments
PRESENTED BY: Sergio Covarrubias, Transit Administrator SUMMARY:
The Transportation Development Act is a statewide program that added a quarter cent sales tax for the purpose of funding transit needs within local jurisdictions throughout the state.
Those funds are distributed to Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPA) who is responsible for the allocation and distribution of the said funds to the local transit systems.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 29532, the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) is the designated regional transportation planning agency for purposes of administering the Act within the Kern County region. TDA allows that a certain portion of those funds be retained by the RTPA for administration purposes, and a certain amount may be retained for pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements. The balance of the funds is available to the local transit systems, with the provision under Article 4 of that Act that if there is money left over after the needs of the local transit systems have been met and unmet transit needs have been addressed, the remaining funds shall be distributed to the City and County for road maintenance purposes under an established formula.
The preceding Resolution No. 26-15 has an inaccurate date for the reporting fiscal year.
The approval of this item will annul Resolution No. 26-15 and approve the revised claim for fiscal year 2024-2025 and authorize the Transit Administrator to submit the attached claim to Kern COG.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,422,270 in revenue will be received by the City of Ridgecrest to fund transit operations.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the attached resolution.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Action as requested
Submitted by: Sergio Covarrubias, Transit Administrator Action Date: May 20, 2026 This Page Intentionally Left Blank
RESOLUTION NO. 26-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING TO ANNUL AND REPLACE RESOLUTION NO.
26-15 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIMS TO THE KERN
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Transportation Development Act (TDA) in 1972 to provide funds for transportation needs each fiscal year; and;
WHEREAS, the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) is designated as the Transportation Planning Agency for the City of Ridgecrest to receive claims for approval pursuant to TDA rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, Kern COG has adopted funding of apportionment for the Local Transportation Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, after transportation needs have been met, any unused funds may be used for streets and roads improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 26-15 be annulled and replaced with attached Fiscal Year 2024-2025 TDA Article 4 claim and hereby authorize the Transit Administrator to submit the claim to Kern COG.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
I. Claimant Information
Agency: City of Ridgecrest
Mailing Address: 100 West California Avenue
Office Address:
City, State, Zip Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Telephone: (760) 499-5041
II. Contact Person
Name: Sergio Covarrubias
Title: Transit Administrator
Department: Transit
Mailing Address: 100 West California Avenue
Office Address:
City, State, Zip Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Telephone: (760) 499-5041
FAX:
E-Mail: [email protected]
WEB Site: http://ridgecrest-ca.gov
Kern Council of Governments
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
PUBLIC TRANSIT CLAIM
2024-2025
PART 1 OF 8 -- CLAIMANT INFORMATION
A. CLAIM: The City of Ridgecrest hereby claims Local Transportation B. COMPLIANCE
ASSURANCES: The City of Ridgecrest hereby certifies that, as a condition of City of Ridgecrest
Claimant
Signature Date
CITY MANAGER
Title
C. FINANCIAL
ASSURANCES: As the chief financial officer of the City of Ridgecrest Signature Date
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Title
The person whose signature appears below has been authorized to provide the assurances cited above and to prepare, submit and execute this claim on behalf of:
I hereby attest to the reasonableness and accuracy of the financial information presented in this claim and declare it to be consistent with the uniform system of accounts and records adopted by the Controller of the State of California.
2. All funds will be expended in accordance with the budgets described in Part 6 of this claim, attached hereto and made a part hereof, by this reference.
These assurances are given in consideration of and the for the purpose of obtaining any and all funds apportioned and allocated for public transit purposes pursuant to Public Utilities Codes, Division 10, Part 11, Chapter 4 of the State of California.
1. All funds will be expended in compliance with the requirements of California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200 through 99408, California Code of Regulations Sections 6600 through 6756 and Kern Council of Governments' Transportation Development Act Rules and Regulations.
Fund and State Transit Assistance Fund apportionments and allocations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year plus all unencumbered funds and/or deferred revenues held in its local treasury for public transit uses. receiving funds pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200, et. seq., and California Code of Regulations Sections 6600, et. seq., as amended, it shall ensure that:
PART 2 OF 8 - CLAIM AND ASSURANCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
PUBLIC TRANSIT CLAIM
CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$204,289
$14,000
1. FTA Planning Assistance
2. FTA Operating Assistance $208,375
3. FTA Capital Assistance
4. 1. $278,570
2. 1. LTF--Regional Planning (PUC 99262) $49,780
2. LTF--Operations/Capital (PUC 99260a)
3. LTF--Capital Reserve Withdrawl (CCR 6648)
4. LTF--Social Service Transit (PUC 99275)
5. LTF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (PUC 99400c)
6. STAF--Operations (CCR 6730a) $1,388,462
7. STAF--Capital (CCR 6730b)
8. STAF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (CCR 6731b)
9. STAF--Social Service Transit (CCR 6731c)
10. County of Kern--Service Contract(s) $271,823
11. 1. Passenger Fares $21,841
2. Special Fares
3. School Bus Service
4. Freight Tariffs
5. Charters
1. 2.
$2,437,140
B. Unreserved/Unrestricted Retained Earnings
G. Operating Revenues:
H. Other Revenues (Source & Amount):
I. TOTAL FY 2024-2025 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES -- enter here and Part 4, Line J (Sections A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H)
C. Interest Earnings -- interest earnings on claimant cash balances through June 30, 2025
D. Federal Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount):
E. State Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount):
F. Local Cash Grants & Reimbursements (Source & Amount) Kern Council of Governments
PART 3 OF 8--PROJECTED PUBLIC TRANSIT RESOURCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
I. FY 2024-2025 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES
A. Deferred Revenues -- unexpended prior year cash receipts held in the claimant's treasury as of June 30, 2025 (from the most recent audit report) CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$2,437,140
1. Administrative Salaries & Wages $234,958
2. Operating Salaries & Wages $230,326
3. Other Salaries & Wages $0
4. Fringe Benefits $222,287
1. Professional Services $32,091
2. Maintenance Services $174,198
3. Other Services $10,509
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Supplies $5,002
5. Utilities $3,624
6. Insurance $41,232
7. Purchased Transportation Services $0
8. Miscellaneous $12,031
9. Expense & Inter-fund Transfers $200,343
10. Interest $0
11. Lease & Rentals $0
12. Other $36,814
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. $1,183,947
Kern Council of Governments
PART 4 OF 8--PROJECTED PUBLIC TRANSIT EXPENSES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
J. TOTAL FY 2024-2025 PROJECTED AVAILABLE RESOURCES (From Part 3, Line I) II. FY 2024-2025 PROJECTED EXPENSES & USES
K. Personnel:
L. Services & Supplies:
M. Capital Assets (Itemize by Object & Amount):
N. Other Uses (Object & Amount):
O. FY 2024-2025 PROJECTED EXPENSES & USES (Sections K+L+M+N) P. DEFERRED REVENUES AND AVAILABLE RESERVES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025-- enter here and on Line A, Part 5 (Sections J-O)
1. Regional Planning Contribution (from FY 2023-2024 TDA Estimate) $49,780
2. $1,253,193
CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$ 1,183,947
5,000
1. FTA Planning Assistance
2. FTA Operating Assistance -
3. FTA Capital Assistance 171,493
4. 1. CMAQ; Prop 1B/PTMISEA 133,152
2. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR 1,058,821
1. Kern County Contract 323,401
2. 3.
1. Passenger Fares 28,760
2. Special Fares
3. School Bus Service
4. Freight Tariffs
5. Charters
1. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SRVS
2. $ 2,904,574
G. Other Revenues (Source/Amount):
I. FY 2025-2026 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES--enter here and on Part 6, Line J (Sections A+B+C+D+E+F+G)
B. Interest Earnings--interest earnings on claimant cash balances through June 30, 2023 C. Federal Grants and Reimbursements:
D. State Grants and Reimbursements (Source/Amount):
E. Non-TDA Local Cash Grants and Reimbursement (Source/Amount):
I. FY 2025-2026 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES A. Deferred Revenues & Available Reserves-- unexpended prior year cash receipts and reserves held in the claimant's treasury as of June 30, 2024 (From Part 4, Line P) F. Operating Revenues:
Kern Council of Governments
PART 5 OF 8--BUDGETED PUBLIC TRANSIT RESOURCES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
CLAIMANT: City of Ridgecrest
$ 2,904,573.74
1. Administrative Salaries & Wages $ 230,088.42
2. Operating Salaries & Wages $ 575,017.89
3. Other Salaries & Wages
4. Fringe Benefits $ 292,440.00
1. Professional Services $ 1,841,382.00
2. Maintenance Services $ 128,286.00
3. Other Services $ 21,000.00
4. Vehicle Maintenance & Supplies $ 5,506.00
5. Utilities $ 146,994.00
6. Insurance $ 41,232.00
7. Purchased Transportation Services $ -
8. Miscellaneous $ 33,794.00
9. Expense & Inter-fund Transfers $ 194,323.00
10. Interest $ -
11. Lease & Rentals $ -
12. Other $ 62,000.00
1. Vehicles $ 700,000.00
2. Machinery and Equipment $ -
3. Computer Hardware $ 5,000.00
4. Other Capital-Solar Shade Structure $ -
5. Capitol Software $ -
1. Regional Planning Contribution (from most recent TDA estimate) $ 49,780.00
2. Capital Outlay Reserve Contribution
$4,326,843
$ 1,422,270.00
Kern Council of Governments
PART 6 OF 8--BUDGETED PUBLIC TRANSIT EXPENSES
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
J. FY 2025-2026 NONCURRENT TDA & OTHER BUDGETED RESOURCES (From Part 5, Line I)
II. FY 2025-2026 BUDGETED EXPENSES & USES
K. Personnel:
L. Services & Supplies:
M. Capital Assets (Itemize and identify funding source - i.e., TDA, FTA 5311, CMAQ):
N. Other Uses:
O. FY 2025-2026 BUDGETED EXPENSES & USES (Sections K+L+M+N) P. FY 2025-2026 UNFUNDED BALANCE (Line J-O)
CLAIMANT: CITY OF RIDGECREST
($1,422,270)
1. LTF--Regional Planning (PUC 99262) (Same as Part 6, Line N1) $49,780
2. LTF--Operations/Capital (PUC 99260a) $1,039,037
3. LTF--Capital Reserve Withdrawal (CCR 6648)
4. LTF--Social Service Transit (PUC 99275)
5. LTF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services (PUC 99400c)
6. LTF--Capital Res. Contrib.(CCR 6648) (Same as Part 6, Line N2)
7. STAF--Operations (CCR 6730a) $333,453
8. STAF--Capital (CCR 6730b)
9. STAF--Contracted/Purchased Transit Services ( CCR 6731b)
10. STAF--Social Service Transit (CCR 6731c)
11. 12.
$1,422,270
$0
I. FY 2025-2026 UNFUNDED BALANCE (From Part 6, Line P)
II. FY 2024-2025 TDA TRANSIT FUNDING CLAIM
III. FY 2024-2025 TDA FUNDING CLAIM (Should equal line I) UNEXPENDED RESOURCES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 (Line I+Line III)(Should be $0) Kern Council of Governments
PART 7 OF 8--TDA FUNDING CLAIM
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.1 OF 8--SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSIT INFORMATION
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
1) A copy of the governing body's authorization to execute and file this claim. 5) A copy of the Department of California Highway Patrol form number CHP339, "Transit Operator Compliance Certificate", dated within the past 13 months, documenting participation in the California Department of Motor Vehicles "Driver Pull Notice Program.
4) A copy of the "unmet transit needs" documentation, including a legal notice of a public hearing, the minutes of the public hearing held by the local governing body and a resolution making the appropriate "unmet transit needs finding".
3) A listing of all transit service subcontractors (BELOW) and a copy of the contract document, if not previously submitted.
Attach the following documents:
2) A completed copy of the attached questionnaire (BELOW) on system characteristics and any additional documentation required as a result of responding to each query. 6) Date of the most recent completed annual TDA internal audit: Month: 06 Day: 30 Year 2022 (NOTE: Place an "X" in the proper column)
Question YES NO
1. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 independent financial audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE
SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
2. Have all recommendations for corrective action from the FY 2021-2022 performance audit report been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT
A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COVERING EACH
RECOMMENDATION NO ADDRESSED. X
3. Have all past transportation development plan recommendations been implemented ? IF NO, PLEASE SUBMIT A CORRECTIVE ACTION
PLAN COVERING EACH RECOMMENDATION NOT ADDRESSED. X
4. Does the claimant maintain it's financial records in accordance with the California State Controller's approved "uniform system of accounts and records ? X
5. Has the claimant submitted it's "Annual Report of Financial Transactions of Transit Operators" to the California State Controller for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 ? X
6. Is the system expected to meet the applicable farebox revenue ratio requirement for FY 2022-2023 ? (10% for rural and 20% for urbanized operators) X
7. Is the system budgeted to meet the applicable farebox revenue ratio requirement for FY 2023-2024 ? (10% for rural and 20% for urbanized operators) X
8. If the answer to questions 6 or 7 is NO (i.e. fares revenues alone are insufficient to meet the applicable revenue ratio requirement), has the claimant committed sufficient "local funds" to supplement fares and thereby comply ? X
9. Does the claimant expect to qualify for and claim an "extension of service exemption" for either FY 2022-2023 or FY 2023-2024 ? X
10. Is a budget increase in excess of 15% proposed for FY 2023-2024 ? X
11. Is an increase or decrease in excess of 15% in the scope of operations or capital budget provisions proposed for FY 2023-2024 ? X PART 8.2 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Kern Council of Governments
(NOTE: Place an "X" in the proper column)
Question YES NO
(NOTE: If the answer to question 11 or 12 is YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A
STATEMENT WHICH DESCRIBES THE COMPONENTS OF THE
INCREASE/DECREASE AND JUSTIFIES OR SUBSTANTIATES THE
CHANGE.) Attached
12. Is the claimant proposing an increase in executive level salaries for FY 2023-2024 ? IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A STATEMENT WHICH
DEFINES AND JUSTIFIES THE INCREASE. X
13. Is the claimant precluded by contract from contracting with common carriers or persons operating under franchise or license ? X
14. Does the claimant expect to subcontract with outside parties for the provision of operator services in FY 2023-2024 ? IF YES, PLEASE
SUBMIT A COPY OF ALL NEW OR AMENDED CONTRACTS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED. X
15. Is the claimant precluded by contract from employing part-time drivers ? X
16. Does the claimant routinely staff public transportation vehicles designed to be operated by one person with two or more persons ? X
17. Has the claimant's participation in the California Department of Motor Vehicle "Driver Pull Notice Program" been certified by the California Highway Patrol within the past 13 months ? IF YES, PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF FORM chp 339, "TRANSIT OPERATOR COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATE". X
18. Is the claimant's retirement system fully funded with respect to it's officers and employees ? X
19. Does the claimant have a private pension plan ? X
20. If the answer to question 19 is YES and the plan is a "defined benefit plan", does the claimant do each of the following: N/A
a. Conduct periodic actuarial studies of it's employee pension plans to determine the annual cost of future pension benefits ? N/A Kern Council of Governments
PART 8.3 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
b. Set aside and invest, on a current basis, funds sufficient to provide for the payment of future pension benefits ? N/A PART 8.4 OF 8--SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025
City of Ridgecrest
Kern Council of Governments
3. 1.
LISTING OF SUBCONTRACTORS
2. 6.
7. 4.
5. 8.
(NOTE: If the contract is new or amended from prior years, please submit a copy.)
NOT APPLICABLE
9. 10.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council To Adopt A Road Project List For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Partially Funded By SB1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017
PRESENTED BY: Terry J. Roberts, Public Works Director
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill SB1, “The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017” provided much needed funding for maintaining streets, roads and highways throughout the State of California. One step in becoming eligible to receive these funds each year is for the City of Ridgecrest to adopt by resolution a proposed work plan that will be funded using SB1 funding.
The 2026-2027 work plan is submitted with this resolution. Changes to the work plan are likely but do not revoke eligibility. As long as the City is eligible and the work completed using the funding is within the guidelines, then use of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding will be approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
Once the resolution is signed and forwarded to the CTC, our submittal will be reviewed and when approved the City will become eligible to receive funds in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT: In the 2026-2027 fiscal year it is estimated that this funding will provide approximately $751,257.00 to improve our City’s streets.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Resolution To Adopt A Road Project List For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Partially Funded By SB1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A ROAD PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and,
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of Ridgecrest are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest must adopt a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1 by resolution, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest, will receive an estimated $751,257 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from SB 1; and,
WHEREAS, this is the sixth year in which the City of Ridgecrest is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Ridgecrest to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest has undergone a robust public process by presenting this program to Council and the City’s Infrastructure Committee, to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest used a Pavement Management System when developing the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the highest priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and, WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Ridgecrest maintain and rehabilitate 6 streets in six neighborhoods within the City this year and similar projects into the future; and, WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Ridgecrest’s streets and roads overall are in an fair to good condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and, WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive benefit; and, WHEREAS, the improvements made to these neighborhoods will bring roads that have not been touched for decades back from a poor to failed condition to an average/good condition; and,
WHEREAS, all the roads listed below have either been prepared or will be before they are resurfaced; and,
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WHEREAS, all the roads listed below will receive at least a slurry coat, which will add between 6 and 7 years of life; and,
WHEREAS, for fiscal year 2026-2027 the list of projects will be at least partially funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues include:
2025/2026 Program
Slurry is a preservation technique and Public Works will work on preserving the major roads that have been resurfaced more than 5 years ago, using Federal Funding. This preservation work is part of the agreement the City made when they accepted the Federal funding needed to repave these roads. These roadways will be completed in the Spring of 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that The City of Ridgecrest City Council adopts a road project list for fiscal year 2026-2027 partially funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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 Increased Appropriations In The Annual Budget
PRESENTED BY: Terry J. Roberts
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Department recently completed a surplus vehicle auction that generated $170,676.00 in revenue. These funds were allocated to the Wastewater Revenue Fund in the FY26 budget. After reviewing current operations, staff identified critical equipment needs within the Wastewater Division, including the direct replacement of two of the facility’s JWCE Channel Monsters and other essential equipment.
It is proposed that the funds be transferred from the reimbursement account (310.45.0000.4902.000) to the Machinery & Equipment account (310.45.4502.5302.000).
This reallocation will allow the Wastewater Division to purchase heavy-duty equipment needed to support daily operations, routine maintenance, and emergency response.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of budget transfers as requested.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested.
Submitted by: Lovette Alligood Action Date: May 20, 2026 (Revised Jan2019)
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-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 $170,676.00 in revenue;
WHEREAS, these funds were allocated to the Wastewater revenue fund in the FY26 budget;
WHEREAS, after reviewing current operations, staff identified critical equipment needs within the Wastewater Division, including the direct replacement of two of the facility’s JWCE Channel Monsters and other essential equipment;
WHEREAS, this reallocation will allow the Wastewater Division to purchase heavy-duty equipment needed to support daily operations, routine maintenance, and emergency response; WHEREAS, it is proposed that the funds be transferred from the reimbursement account 310.45.0000.4902.000 to the Machinery & Equipment account 310.45.4502.5302.000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The appropriation budget adjustments as listed below are herein approved
1. The sum of $170,676.00, generated from the surplus vehicle auction, shall be transferred from the reimbursement account 310.45.0000.4902.000 to the Machinery & Equipment account 310.45.4502.5302.000.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the budget to reflect all appropriate revenue, expenditure, and transfer accounts.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 20th day of May, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Travis Endicott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, CMC
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) Regular Meeting
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: May 20, 2026
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