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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to declare election results and approve splash pad ordinance",
   "summary": "The City Council will declare the results of the June 2, 2026 special election and consider adopting an ordinance to add a splash pad to the city's Municipal Code. The body will also approve a contract for senior housing fire restoration and receive a report on a golf course consulting agreement.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to decide appeal of correctional facility site plan approval",
   "summary": "The California City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Director’s approval of Site Plan Review No. SPR 25-09 for the California City Correctional Facility at 22844 Virginia Boulevard. Staff recommends the Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-07-07 to deny the appeal and uphold the February 26, 2026 approval. The appeal was filed by the Dignity Not Detention Coalition against CoreCivic, Inc. and concerns whether the existing entitlement of up to 2,816 beds was exceeded.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss 4th of July event and Kiln installation",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 4th of July event details and discuss bringing the Kiln project to the City Council for final approval. The meeting also includes a review of the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $93,988 OHV dump station contract and adopt ordinance on farmers markets",
   "summary": "The council will consider a contract with RC Becker for $93,988 to build concrete islands and asphalt paving for the OHV RV Dump Station Development Grant Project. It will also hold a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26‑832 amending sections of the municipal code that govern recurring temporary uses and farmers markets. Additional items include appointing commissioners to the Parks & Recreation and Planning commissions, designating an authorized agent for disaster reimbursement, and discussing a ballot measure to change the Transient Occupancy Tax rate for the November 2026 election.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "California City Council to consider 2023-2031 Housing Element adoption",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and amend municipal codes regarding farmers markets and temporary uses. The body will also consider a temporary moratorium on new or expanding cannabis businesses.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to hold workshop on 2026/27 fiscal year budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a workshop to solicit public input and direction for the 2026/27 budget. The City Manager reports a risk of cash flow insolvency in 2026 if expenditures continue to exceed revenues.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Parks commission to discuss July 4th event and 5-year plan",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 5-year plan and discuss logistics for the July 4th event, including activities, vendors, and outreach needs. The meeting will also address current vacancies and upcoming program schedules.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to approve landscaping district assessments and cybersecurity contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve assessments for the Aspen Mall Landscaping and Lighting District and consider a contract for cybersecurity services. The meeting also includes consent calendar items, a presentation on regional transportation, and a report on the Needles OHV permit.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $68,785 water and wastewater rate study contract",
   "summary": "The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items and approve the City Check Register for 04/10/2026‑04/23/2026. It will adopt an updated job description and authorize recruitment for the Community Service Officer II vacancy, and adopt a resolution to transfer surplus land to Kern County. Finally, the council will approve a contract with Willdan for a water and wastewater rate study not to exceed $68,785.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to recommend adoption of 2023‑2031 Housing Element",
   "summary": "The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt the 2023‑2031 Housing Element and find it exempt from CEQA. It will also consider a recommendation to amend temporary‑use permit provisions for recurring uses and farmers markets. A consent calendar item will adopt the minutes from the Jan 6 2026 meeting. No other actions are listed.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "First workshop to review the Parks & Recreation 5‑Year Plan",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a proposed cheer clinic program at a city park. Commissioners will hold the first workshop for the Parks and Recreation 5‑Year Plan, reviewing assigned sections and inviting public comment on programs and projects to be included. The meeting also includes routine approval of the March 16, 2026 minutes.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to consider appointing Sean Grayson as City Manager",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the appointment of Sean Grayson as City Manager and review options for the city-owned airport and Tierra Del Sol Golf Course. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a new council decorum policy.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to hold hearings on budget amendments and CDBG funds",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss the use of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant funds and amendments to the 2025/26 annual budget and citywide master fee schedule. The body will also consider a new ordinance regarding the city's skate park.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $184,481 bus turnout project at California City Blvd & Yerba Blvd",
   "summary": "The California City Council will consider several routine items and a few substantive actions. Staff will recommend approving a $184,481 contract with J.L. Plank Inc. (dba Cen‑Cal Construction) for a new bus turnout at the California City Blvd and Yerba Blvd intersection. The council will also vote on a lease of 30 golf carts for $46,718.16 at the Tierra Del Sol Golf Course and adopt a resolution stating the city has no unmet transit needs.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to consider adoption of 6th Cycle Housing Element",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031). The body will also discuss immediate budget reduction actions due to fiscal distress and review several public works contracts.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on adopting 2025 California Building Code",
   "summary": "The council will conduct a second‑reading public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 25‑830, which updates the municipal code to the 2025 California Building Code and related safety codes. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for routine approvals, a resolution addressing the city’s fiscal distress, and a contract award for a water main replacement project costing $214,849.72.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION",
   "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss indoor soccer and kiln installation",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss an indoor soccer league and the installation of a donated kiln at the Strata Center. The kiln installation requires no new funds as materials were previously purchased.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt resolution approving BHT road repair task orders",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider three staff reports: an interim financial statement for December 2025, approval of the City Check Register covering 12/5/2025‑1/8/2026, and a resolution (No. 26‑3201) to approve BHT task orders for road repair on Virginia, Esse, and Chrysler. The council will receive the financial reports and may give direction, and will vote on the resolution and check register approval.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "CITY COUNCIL MEETING",
   "headline": "City Council to approve road repair contracts and interim city manager",
   "summary": "The California City Council will consider approving road repair contracts, a resolution for interim city manager Sean Grayson, and a resolution to use general fund reserves. The meeting will also include a closed session on anticipated litigation.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1/6/2026",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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