CITY OF
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RESOLUTION NO
WHEREAS, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued its Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions with the intent of improving financial reporting by providing fund balance categories that will be more easily understood; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tehachapi has considered "Fund Balance Policy for the Governmental Fund" ("Policy") which outlines the policy and procedures enacted to accurately categorize and report fund balance in governmental funds; and WHEREAS, the "Policy" provides that the City Council may commit General Fund balance for specific purposes by taking formal action and these committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City Council removes or changes the specific use through the same formal action taken to establish the commitment; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Emergency Contingency Commitment ofGeneral Fund balance should be approved at 52,169,353 for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 as recommended by the Finance Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tehachapi as follows
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby establishes and approves the Emergency Contingency Commitment of General Fund balance of 52,169,353 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
SECTION 2. The City Council has determined that the specific purposes for which the Emergency Contingency Commitment of General Fund may be used are the declaration of a state or federal state of emergency or a local emergency and these uses may only be changed by approval of a subsequent resolution.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby confirms that in any fiscal year in which recurring sources exceed recurring uses in the General Fund, the amount ofthe Emergency Contingency
RESOTUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OI THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI
APPROVING THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI'S EMERGENCY
CONTINGENCY COMMITMENT OF FUND BATANCE FOR THE
GENERAT FUND AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 31-25
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has recommended to the City Council that the Emergency Contingency Commitment of General Fund balance be established at $2,169,353 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
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commitment of General Fund balance will be estimated to be an amount equal to two (2) months of regular General Fund operating uses.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Ctty Council of the City of Tehachapi at a Regular Meeting th is 2nd day of March 2026 by the following vote:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Joan Pogon-Cord, Mayor of the
City of Tehachapi, California
ATTEST:
Tori Marsh
City Clerk of the City of Tehachapi
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Tehachapi at a Regular Meeting thereof held on March 2, 2026.
Tori Marsh
City Clerk of the City of Tehachapi
2 AYES:
TEHACHAPI
CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL REPORTS
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT H
CITY MANAG
TO HONORABTE JOAN POGON.CORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: ANDREW NORTON, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
DATE: FEBRUARY 23,2026
BACKGROUND
As the Council will recall, the City ofTehachapi entered into a contract with HPS Mechanical, lnc. for the construction ofthe Pressure Reducing Stations at Applewood, Pinon and Hickory Project. Following a walkthrough by City Staff, it has been determined that all contract items have been completed. The Notice of Completion must be filed with the Kern County Recorder's office to close the contract.
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INFORMATION ONLY
C ITY O F
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MEETING DATE: March 2,2026 AGENDA SECTION: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUBJECT: PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS AT APPTEWOOD, PINON AND HICKORY PROJECT
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk's Office
CITY OF TEHACHAPI
115 South Robinson Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
Recording Fee $ None
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By
Greg Garrett. City Manager
City of Tehachapi
Greq Garrett , being duly sworn, says: That he is the City Manager and Authorized Agent of the City of Tehachapi, the City that executed the foregoing Notice as the Owner of the Property herein described; that he makes this verification on behalf of the City; and that he has read said Notice and knows the contents thereof, and that the facts there instated are true.
.A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER COMPLETING THIS CERTIFICATE
VERIFIES ONLY THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SIGNED THE DOCUMENT TO VVTIICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHEO. AND NOT THE TRUTHFULNESS ACCURACY. OR VALIDITY OF THE DOCUMENT "
State of California
County of Kern
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this -
day of
2026, Greg Garrett, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
This is to certify that the Contract entered into on the 18th day of August, 2025 by and between the City of Tehachapi, the Owner, and HPS Mechanical, lnc, the Contractor, for all work necessary to complete the Pressure Reducing Stations at Applewood, Pinon and Hickory Project, has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the plans and specifications and contract documents, and I hereby acknowledge the full completion and acceptance on the 19th day of February, 2026 on behalf of the Owner.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
MEETING DATE: MARCH 2,2026, AGENDA SECTION: POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVED
DEPARTMENT H
CITY MANAGE
TO
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR POGON-CORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
RICHARD STANDRIDGE, CHIET OF POLICE
February L8,2026
AB 481 CITY OF TEHACHAPI POLICE OEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY AND ANNUAI. REPORT FOR 2025
BACKGROUND
There are no fiscal impacts currently. All training and equipment have previously been budgeted in the department's existing budget, and no additional funds were used or budget adjustments made as it relates to Military Equipment as defined by AB 481.
Review the attached Tehachapi Police Department Policy 805- Military Equipment and approve the attached Executive Summary which is to serve as the annual report in accordance with Government Code 7072(a). Also, upon approval, the report and policy will be posted on the Tehachapi Police Department web page for public viewing, and a public meeting will be scheduled at the Tehachapi Police Department within 30 days for the public to meet with staff and discuss the report. This will ensure the city and department compliance with applicable California Law.
C ITY O F
TEHACHAPI
CALIFORNIA
ln 2023, the City of Tehachapi approved the Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with Assembly Bill 481, which was enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021, requiring California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the local governing body (City Council) as it relates to funding, acquisition, and use of controlled military equipment within its jurisdiction. Part of the approval of the Military Equipment Use Policy, requires the head ofthe local law enforcement agency to submit an annual report related to the equipment maintained by the department, how it was used, any complaints related to the equipment, internal audits, and the intent to acquire any additional equipment in the coming fiscal year. Thus, I have prepared the appropriate report in accordance with Government Code 7072(a) and have also updated the Tehachapi Police Department's policy in accordance with applicable California law.
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Executive Summary
On September 30,2021 , California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 481 requiring California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by their applicable governing body (City Council) prior to taking certain actions related to funding, acquisition, or use of controlled equipment.
Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition and use of controlled equipment within its jurisdiction if the equipment meets specified standards. The Military Equipment Policy and an annual use report are subject to review to ensure the criteria outlined in Assembly Bill 481 have been met.
This prepared report has been drafted in a manner that conforms with California Government Code 7072(a), to include the following.
1. A summary of the military equipment used and the purpose
2. A summary of complaints or concerns regarding military equipment
3. The results of any internal audits related to military equipment
4. The total annual cost for each type of equipment
5. The quantity possessed of each type of equipment
6. The intent to acquire additional equipment and the quantity sought The Tehachapi Police Department recognizes the public's interest in how their department uses controlled equipment in our community. lt is our goal to remain transparent for the purpose of maintaining our community's trust to honor our commitment to provide professional police services. Thus, the Tehachapi Police Department has authored the following report to remain transparent and comply with the annual reporting requirements set forth by applicable California Law.
**Unless otherwise noted the funds for equipment, staff costs, training costs or the cost for use of the equipment are from the approved existing budget* Assembly Bill 481 created Government Code 7070 which designated 15 categories of items deemed military equipment. The City of Tehachapi has equipment that would be classrfied in the following categories:
Category 10: Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including forearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code 30510 and Penal Code 30515, except for standard-issue handguns.
Category 12: Flashbang grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas", "pepper balls", munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-tssued handheld pepper spray.
Specialized Firearms and Ammunition (Category 10)
The AR15 is a lightweight, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle capable of accurately stopping armed subject(s) at various distances. fhe .22315.56 cartridge is a lethal option intended to stop a violent encounter. Only department personnel who are POST-certified are authorized to use a rile. The expected lifespan of our current rifles in inventory is 15 years. The rifles were used during range qualifications or training with the Eastern Crisis Response Unit. The rifles were also deployed during three East Kern Crisis Response Unit deployments but were not discharged.
During this reporting period, there were no complaints received related to this equipment. lnternal audits did not reveal any issues or discrepancies. There was no maintenance cost associated with this equipment during 2025. There are no plans to add additional rifles to the Tehachapi Police Department inventory in 2026.
Quantity: 23
Military Equipment Categories
Category 14: Launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40 MM projectile launchers "bean bag", rubber bullets, specialty impact munitions (SlM) weapons Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (Category 12)
Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD) is a non-fragmenting device that creates a bright flash and loud sound to temporarily divert attention of subjects or incapacitate dangerous suspects by overwhelming their senses of vision and hearing. This distraction allows officers to seize the opportunity to take conhol of high-risk situations with the goal of a safe resolution.
Diversionary Devices shall only be used by specially trained officers of the Tehachapi Police Department who have completed a POST approved 80-hour SWAT school and who have been trained in their proper use in the following circumstances, but are not limited to are as follows:
1. Hostage/Barricaded subjects.
2. High-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be hazards to officers.
3. Other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety or in a training environment.
ln 2025 the NFDDs deployed by the Tehachapi Police Department were done in a training environment at the Bakersfield Police Department SWAT School or in training with the East Kern Crisis Response Unit. There were no complaints received related to this equipment or any discrepancies noted during an equipment audit. The department's compliment of NFDD's is currently on order and will be available for use in the abovementioned circumstances once they are received.
The cost for this equipment during 2025 was $1086.65. There are no plans to purchase additional NFDD's during 2026. NFDD's have a life expectancy of 5 years.
Quantity: 24 (Upon receipt)
Tear Gas (Category 12)
Chemical agent munitions, which are commonly referred to as "tear gas" have been purchased by the Tehachapi Police Department for use as a non-lethal option to deal with barricaded suspects. These chemical agent rounds are called 40 mm lndoor Barricade Penetrators, which are deployed using a 40 mm projectile launcher, and commonly referred to as "Ferret" rounds. They are primarily used by tactical teams, and are designed to penetrate barriers such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboards and thin plywood. The round is a frangible projectile filled with the chemical agent. Upon impact with a barrier the round erupts and instantaneously delivers the agent inside of the round.
The rounds are designed to limit the escalation of conflict. Some of the situations in which these rounds would be deployed, but not limited to are as follows:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous, or combative individuals.
2. Situations where a tactical advantage can be obtained
3. Potentially vicious animals
4. Training exercises or approved demonstrations
The Tehachapi Police Department has not yet received our order of "Ferret" rounds but is listing them in the inventory for transparency. Once received, designated personnel who have received the appropriate POST training and certification for chemical agents will be allowed to deploy this munition. The cost for the rounds which were purchased in 2025 is $1086.65. There are no plans to purchase any additional rounds in 2026. Since they are not currently in inventory, none were deployed by personnel, thus no complaints and no audit discrepancies. They have an expected lifespan of 5 years.
Quantity: 16 (Upon receipt)
Projectile Launch Platforms and Associated Munitions (Category 14) The Defense Technology 40 MM Less Than Lethal Launcher is another tool that it is in the Possession oftheTehachapi Police Department for the purposeof de-escalation. The purpose of the launcher is for it to be used where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Only officers who have completed department training may use this tool.
Situations for use of this less lethal weapon system may include, but not limited to the following:
1. Self-destructive, dangerous, and combative individuals.
2. RioUCrowd Control/Civil Unrest
3- Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercises or approved demonstrations
This tool is expected to last up to 25 years. These items were purchased in 2023 and had no budget impact in 2025. There are no plans to replace them in 2026. The less lethal launchers were not deployed in 2025, thus there were no complaints, and no discrepancies noted in department audits.
Quantity: 2
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806.I PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code $ 7070; Government Code $ 7071; Government Code S 7072).
806.1.1 DEFtNtTtONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code $ 7070):
Governing body - The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment - lncludes but is not limited to the following:
. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. . Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. . High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMM\trV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. . Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. . Command and control vehicles thal are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. . Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. . Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
. Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code $ 30510 and Penal Code S 305'15, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
. Any flrearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. . Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. . Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
. Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADS), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. . Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
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806.2 POLTCY
It is the policy of the Tehachapi Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code S 7071 with respect to military equipment. 806.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a memberof this Departmentto act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) ldentifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Tehachapi Police Department (Government Code S 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department website (Government Code S 7072).
(S) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
806.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Tehachapi Police Department . 23 Smith & Wesson MP 15 Semi-Automatic Patrol Rifles (.223 Calibe| . 2 Defense Technology 40 lvllvl Less Than Lethal Launcher . 24 Mini Noise Flash Diversionary Devices
. 16 40 MM lndoor Barricade Penetrators CS Liquid
806.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior Copynghr Lex pol. LLC 2026/02/18 All Rlghts Reserued
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to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Govemment Code S 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code $ 7071 ):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC $ 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcemenl agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this Department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(0 Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply lo receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(S) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 806.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafterfor as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code S 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code $ 7072 for lhe preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory. 806.8 COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at leasl one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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806.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISOICTIONS
Military equipmenl should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in thls jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy.