California City public meetings in 2024

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold closed‑session conferences with legal counsel regarding the Acting/Interim City Manager and a potential litigation matter. They will also consider a consent calendar item to waive full readings of resolutions and ordinances and to approve the City Check Register for 12/06/2024‑12/23/2024. The meeting is a special session at 11:30 AM in the Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• CS1: Conference with legal counsel concerning the Acting/Interim City Manager (Gov. Code §54947)
• CS2: Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2))
• Waiver of full reading of all resolutions and ordinances by motion
• Approval of City Check Register dated 12/06/2024‑12/23/2024

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will declare the November 5, 2024, election results and administer oaths of office to a new Mayor and two Councilmembers. The body is also considering ordinances regarding skateboarding regulations and the recovery of attorney fees for municipal code enforcement.

• Oath of office for Mayor Marquette Hawkins and Councilmembers Jesse Hightower and Michael Hurles
• Proposed Ordinance No. 24-820 relating to the City's skatepark and skateboarding activity
• Proposed ordinance to authorize recovery of attorney fees in actions to enforce the municipal code
• Employment agreement for City Manager Christopher Lopez
• Closed session negotiations with Hal Aaron Companies regarding APNs 205-330-35-0 and 205-330-03-8

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The California City Council will meet to discuss the reinstatement of the Planning Commission, approve the City Manager's employment agreement, and adopt financial reports for October 2024. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations.

• Consideration of City Manager Employment Agreement
• Approval of City Check Register dated 11/8/2024 through 12/5/2024
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-801 amending the Municipal Code
• First reading of an ordinance adding a new chapter on skateboarding
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-3071 declaring November 5, 2024 election results

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will declare the November 5, 2024, election results and administer oaths of office to a new Mayor and two Councilmembers. The body is also considering ordinances regarding skateboarding regulations and the recovery of attorney fees for municipal code enforcement.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-820 relating to the City's skatepark and skateboarding activity
• Proposed ordinance to authorize recovery of attorney fees in actions to enforce the municipal code
• Employment agreement for City Manager Christopher Lopez
• Closed session negotiations with Hal Aaron Companies regarding APNs 205-330-35-0 and 205-330-03-8
• Oath of office for Mayor Marquette Hawkins and Councilmembers Jesse Hightower and Michael Hurles

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will decide on the transfer of 43 cannabis permits from City Management Group, LLC to a new shareholder. The body will also consider several equipment purchases for police, fire, and building departments using restricted funding from AES Green Energy Corporation.

• Proposed transfer of 43 cannabis permits for Cal City Management Group, LLC
• Contract with JLC Air for Police Department HVAC replacements totaling $75,430.00
• Purchase of a Bauer SCBA fill station for the fire department costing $58,698.47
• Purchase of vehicles for the police, code enforcement, and building departments
• Declaration of surplus and disposition of Police and Fire Department equipment, including one fire engine

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The California City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, including a $1,000,000 EPA grant for the Rancho Tracts water‑line replacement and an $824,241 construction contract for Splash Park Phase 1. A public hearing will be held on a Conditional Use Permit and parking variance for Faith Mountain Church. New business includes contracts for an online concealed‑carry weapons application system and a new electronic bill‑payment platform.

• Accept $1,000,000 EPA Community Grants Program award for Rancho Tracts water‑line replacement (CC2)
• Approve $824,241 construction contract with Zenitram Inc. dba ANM Construction for Splash Park Phase 1 (CC3)
• Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit CUP 24‑02 and parking variance for Faith Mountain Church (PH1)
• Approve contract with Permitium, LLC for an online concealed‑carry weapons (CCW) application system (NB3)
• Approve contract with Paymentus as the city’s new electronic bill‑payment provider (NB4)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss the proposed FY24-25 budget and the use of reserves to address deficits. The body is also considering several contracts for police equipment, a new electronic bill payment provider, and a conditional use permit for Faith Mountain Church.

• Acceptance of $1,000,000 EPA grant for Rancho Tracts water lines replacement
• Bid for Splash Park Phase 1 Project in the amount of $824,241.00
• Proposed FY24-25 Budget including use of $3MM General Fund, $356K Police Fund, and $400K Fire Fund reserves
• Public hearing for Faith Mountain Church parking variance (CUP 24-02) for APNs 211-032-08 and 211-032-07
• Urgency ordinance to authorize recovery of attorney fees for municipal code enforcement

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The California City Council will meet to discuss a $1 million EPA grant for water infrastructure, approve a Splash Park construction contract, and consider the proposed FY24-25 budget and several contracts for public safety and finance.

• Accept EPA grant of $1,000,000 for Rancho Tracts water lines
• Approve Splash Park Phase 1 construction contract for $824,241
• Consider adoption of FY24-25 budget using $3MM in reserves
• Public hearing for Faith Mountain Church Conditional Use Permit
• Approve contract with Paymentus for electronic bill payments

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The California City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed FY 2025 budget, which projects $28.07 million in revenue and $27.82 million in expenditures. The agenda also includes a resolution to adopt a job description for a public safety position and update the salary schedule.

• Adoption of FY 2025 Proposed Budget ($28.07M revenue, $27.82M expenditures)
• Resolution to adopt job description for public safety position and update salary schedule
• Discussion of Police Services budget ($3.58M)
• Discussion of Fire Services budget ($3.55M)
• Discussion of Street Fund budget ($736.6K)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Regal Green Remedies, Inc.'s appeal of a cannabis business tax audit determination. The council must decide whether to uphold, modify, or reject the tax demand of $102,705.

• Public hearing on cannabis business tax appeal
• Approval of Decommissioning License Agreement
• Approval of Decommissioning Bond
• Accept $2.7M donation from AES Green Energy Corporation

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss reducing the required building area in residential districts from 1,200 to 800 square feet. The body will also consider a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and several contracts.

• Proposed ordinance to reduce residential building area requirements from 1,200 to 800 square feet
• Proposal for Blua to perform water loss reports audit validation for $1,200 per audit, totaling $7,200
• Adoption of the FY 23/24 budget as the preliminary budget for FY 24/25
• Approval of an Airport Contract
• Deliberation on an Employment Contract and Salary Schedule Resolution

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency will meet for a special session to discuss the budget. The meeting includes a staff report from the Acting City Manager and Finance Manager.

• Proposed 2025 Water Budget: $4,138,000 in revenues and $4,291,100 in expenses
• Proposed 2025 Water CIP Budget: $450,000 in revenues and $1,390,000 in expenses
• Proposed 2025 Sewer Budget: $962,000 in revenues and $1,265,400 in expenses
• Section 21 Main Line Replacement proposed expense of $1,390,000

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will consider approving a $360,735 contract for the SB1 Redwood Boulevard frontage road rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes a consent calendar of routine items and departmental reports on housing, cannabis taxes, and OHV operations.

• Approve $360,735 contract for Redwood Blvd road rehabilitation
• Housing Authority transfer of Desert Jade & Legends properties
• Cannabis taxes collected: $31,500.53
• Accept bid for SB1 Redwood Blvd frontage road rehabilitation
• Review job description for Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the city check register and a $360,735 bid for the SB1 Redwood Boulevard frontage‑road rehabilitation. Staff will recommend approval of an agreement with Tech 45 and a new volunteer fire department chaplain job description. Additional new‑business items include a request for landscape services proposals and a discussion of retail strategies.

• CC2 – Accept bid from Griffith Company for SB1 Redwood Blvd S Frontage Road Rehabilitation Project, $360,735
• CC1 – Approve City Check Register dated 9/20/2024 through 10/3/2024
• CC3 – Parcel Identification for SDI Tracts and Tiny Home Tracts
• CC4 – Employment Agreement and Salary Schedule for City Manager
• CB1 – Agreement with Tech 45 recommended for council approval

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will meet to discuss various city operations, including landscape services and a volunteer fire chaplain position. The body is deciding on a construction agreement for road rehabilitation and an agreement with Tech 45.

• Bid from Griffith Company for SB1 Redwood Blvd S Frontage Road Rehabilitation Project: $360,735
• Agreement with Tech 45
• Request for Proposals for Landscape Services
• Job description for Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain
• Employment Agreement and Salary Schedule for City Manager

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will consider and adopt the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. It will also review several contracts and allocations, including the Fund Nation contract, ARPA fund reallocation, and a road‑rehabilitation agreement for California City Boulevard. Additional items include a purchase of bullet‑proof vests, an amendment to the Residential Tiny and Small Homes overlay zone, and reports on unaccounted water and sewer revenues.

• Approve Resolution No. 24‑3060 adopting the FY 2024‑2025 preliminary budget.
• Approve Fund Nation Contract as recommended by staff (CB1).
• Approve execution of Program Supplement Agreement No. F025 for shoulder paving on California City Boulevard from Baron Boulevard to Maverick Street (CMAQ project).
• Approve purchase of bullet‑proof vests from ProForce (NB3).
• Amend Article 24.5 – Residential Tiny and Small Homes Overlay Zone to increase garage size limit to 800 sq ft and include O/RA parcels of 10 acres or greater (NB4).

Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The California City Council will consider staff recommendations to approve a Fund Nation contract, an Airport Management contract, and an agreement for on‑call legal services with Hensley Law Group. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing the purchase of new fire apparatus and police vehicles funded by developer fees, Carl Moyer grant money, and insurance payouts. These items are presented as part of the special budget workshop agenda.

• Approve Fund Nation contract (staff recommendation)
• Approve Airport Management contract (staff recommendation)
• Authorize on‑call legal services agreement with Hensley Law Group
• Authorize purchase of fire apparatus and vehicles (multiple resolutions 24‑3050 to 24‑3056)
• Authorize purchase of five all‑wheel‑drive police patrol vehicles

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency are meeting in a special closed session. The body will discuss public employment and potential litigation.

• Discussion of public employment for the position of City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding a potential case with significant exposure to litigation

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will discuss airport management and wastewater plan updates. The body is also deciding on a construction agreement for road repairs and the use of remaining ARPA and SDI funds.

• Proposed $480,000 construction agreement with Westrock General Engineering for Hacienda Blvd from Manzanita Ave to Redwood Blvd
• Proposed $48,000 for construction contingencies for the Hacienda Blvd project
• Proposed task order with BHT Engineering, Inc. for construction management (16.5% of project cost)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-817 to align administrative fines with the Master Fee Schedule
• Discussion on the disposition of remaining ARPA funds and SDI funds

Special City Council Meeting

The California City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider a public employment action under Government Code Section 54957 for the City Manager position. Public comments will be limited to items on the closed‑session agenda. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed‑session discussion of public employment action (Gov. Code §54957) for City Manager position
• Public comments restricted to items on the closed‑session agenda

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet for a special budget workshop focused specifically on Police and Fire public safety. The agenda includes detailed financial reports on Police Department revenues and expenses from 2021 through June 30, 2024.

• Review of Police Department revenues, including Measure C (2018) and Measure A (2012)
• Analysis of Police Enforcement expenses, including regular salaries and overtime
• Review of Records and Animal Control budget line items
• Discussion of public safety funding and expenditures

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will vote on Resolution No. 24‑3036 to adopt the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 24‑817 to adjust municipal fines to match the city’s Master Fee Schedule. Additional items include approving a $80,590.60 plumbing bid, an airport‑management contract, and a well‑efficiency test.

• Adopt Resolution No. 24‑3036 – Preliminary Budget FY 2024‑25
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 24‑817 – Align fines with Master Fee Schedule
• Accept bid from David’s Plumbing for Tierra del Sol Backflow Preventers Replacement Project ($80,590.60) and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement
• Approve contract for Airport Management as presented by staff
• Approve Layne’s proposal to troubleshoot and perform an efficiency test on Well #15A

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance regulating cannabis and vote on a contract for road rehabilitation. The body will also certify a special parcel tax election and discuss the creation of a Public Safety Director position.

• Contract award of $480,000 to Westrock General Engineering for Hacienda Blvd. rehabilitation from Manzanita Avenue to Redwood Blvd
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 24-814 to regulate cannabis
• Certification of the July 30, 2024, Special Parcel Tax Election
• Proposed Ordinance No. 24-816 to create the position of Public Safety Director
• Use of Proposition 64 funds to replace a Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshall vehicle

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 8/6/2024

The Planning Commission is reviewing a staff recommendation to declare that Senate Bill 9, which allows urban lot splits and duplexes, does not apply to the city. Staff argues the city no longer meets the US Census Bureau's criteria for an 'urban city' as of 2020. The commission is also discussing amendments to the Residential Tiny and Small Homes Overlay Zone.

• Draft Resolution declaring SB 9 does not apply to California City
• Proposed amendment to Article 24.5 (Residential Tiny and Small Homes Overlay Zone) to increase garage size limits
• Proposed inclusion of O/RA parcels of 10 acres or greater in the R-THO Overlay Zone District
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6/21/2024, 7/2/2024, and 7/16/2024

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit application for a mobile home park. The commission is gathering input from the public and members on the proposal. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of a proposed 150-unit Mobile Home Park on Proctor Boulevard
• Review of a 16.32-acre parcel owned by UNITED CALL DEVELOPMENT LLC
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application submitted by Don Keun Chung

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The California City Council special meeting includes an item regarding the abolishment of positions and reduction of personnel. The agenda also covers approval of the agenda and public comments.

• Abolishment of positions and reduction of personnel

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The City Council will consider ratifying amendments to the Municipal Code regarding cannabis regulation. The agenda also includes a request to extend the Capitol Advocacy Program contract and discussions regarding electronic comments and a new City Hall monument sign contest.

• Ratification of Cannabis Ordinance No. 24-814
• Extension of the Capitol Advocacy Program contract
• Proposal for a City Hall monument sign contest
• Discussion on reading electronic comments aloud during meetings

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

The Planning Commission will conduct a reorganization meeting. This includes administering oaths of office to Commissioners Saavedra, Brottlund, and Dunham, followed by the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Oaths of office for Commissioner Saavedra, Commissioner Brottlund, and Commissioner Dunham
• Nominations for Planning Commission Chair
• Nominations for Vice Chair

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING_FULL VIDEO

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 24-814 to establish regulations for cannabis. The council also plans to adopt the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and review resolutions regarding the November 5, 2024, municipal election.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 24-814 to regulate cannabis
• Adoption of preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Reallocation of ARPA funds from the golf course to the Fire Department for equipment and vehicles
• Amended solid waste franchise agreement with Waste Management
• Resolutions calling for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6_17_2024

This special meeting consists entirely of closed session items regarding the Acting City Manager. The Council will discuss a performance evaluation, potential personnel actions, and employment appointments for the position.

• Performance evaluation of the Acting City Manager
• Personnel actions including potential discipline or dismissal of the Acting City Manager
• Employment appointment discussions for the Acting City Manager

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FULL VIDEO

The agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions. The document serves as a formal notice for a special meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING_6_3_2024

The City Council will hold a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding four specific matters. These items involve anticipated litigation and pending administrative appeals.

• California City Police Officers Association v. California City – PERB Unfair Practice Charge No. LA-CE-1668-M
• California City v. Adrian Duque – pending administrative appeal
• California City v. John Boston – pending administrative appeal
• California City v. Leo Rodarte – pending administrative appeal