Tehachapi public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting revised transportation impact fees. The council will also vote on a contract for wastewater treatment plant equipment and several routine consent items, including payments and reports. Closed session items include real property negotiations and litigation.

• Public hearing on revised Tehachapi Area Transportation Impact Fee Program
• Contract with JWCE for wastewater treatment plant screening wash/press system replacement, $46,335.43
• Authorize payments for disbursements and bills (Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2023)
• Approve contract with Law Office of Hanson Bridgett for legal services
• Closed session: water rights negotiation with Lisa Meade, Trustee; litigation in Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three sign applications for local businesses and a public district. The body will also receive information regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update 2023-2031 Draft.

• Sign Application No. 2023-12: Sierra Technical Services, Inc. at 428 North Curry Street
• Sign Application No. 2023-15: Coldwell Banker Frontier at 765 Tucker Road
• Sign Application No. 2023-16: Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District at 490 West D Street
• 6th Cycle Housing Element Update 2023-2031 Draft (Information only)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2023, to consider routine consent items, a tree maintenance agreement, and the second reading of a fats, oils, and grease control ordinance. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on real property negotiations and litigation. Most agenda items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approve $25,712 tree care agreement with Brightview Tree Care Services, with change orders up to $2,571
• Adopt ordinance establishing a Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program for food service establishments
• Authorize payments for disbursements and bills from November 16-28, 2023
• Approve first amendment to on-call electrical services agreement with P&J Electric, Inc. through December 31, 2024
• Closed session: water rights lease negotiation with Lester A. Safier Trust and litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, covering routine consent items and several notable actions. Key decisions include approving a $160,210 wastewater treatment plant screw pump replacement, adopting a military equipment use policy for the police department, and declaring a city-owned parcel as surplus land. The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation, including a case against the city by the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Approve $160,210 purchase and replacement of East Headworks screw pump at wastewater treatment plant from Lakeside Equipment Corporation
• Adopt ordinance establishing Military Equipment Use Policy for Tehachapi Police Department (second reading)
• Declare APN 224-120-09 as surplus land under Government Code Section 54221
• Approve $48,000 contract with Zambelli Fireworks for July 4, 2024 display
• Approve $48,528 annual weed abatement contract with Brightview Landscape Services

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will consider three items: approving a sign application for Luna's Mexican Grill, approving architectural design and site plan review for a Burger Bros restaurant with a drive-thru, and approving the Sage Ranch precise development plan Phase 1. The meeting also includes consent items and public comment.

• Sign Application No. 2023-14 for Luna's Mexican Grill at 414 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Suite F (two illuminated wall signs)
• Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-12 for Burger Bros at 1001 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Suite A100 (tenant improvements, drive-thru, 40 seats)
• Planned Development 2019-01 Sage Ranch Precise Development Plan Phase 1
• Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine approvals, police department changes, and several closed-session items. Key actions include introducing a military equipment use policy, adding new police positions, and purchasing patrol units. The council will also consider special event applications for holiday events and authorize payments.

• First reading of ordinance establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy for the police department
• Approval of new police organizational chart adding lieutenant, code enforcement officer, and community engagement specialist positions
• Purchase of two patrol units from Phil Long Ford
• Special event applications for Hometown Christmas, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Chamber Christmas Parade with street closures
• Closed session on real property negotiations for Hangars 56W and 29W, APN 04046005, and litigation

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to revoke Minor Use Permit No. 2015-01 for the event venue known as Wren's Garden (formerly Jennifer's Terrace) at 413 South Curry Street. Staff allege multiple violations of the permit's sound and monitoring conditions, including excessive noise and failure to provide required sound data. The commission will also consider routine consent items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and two sign applications.

• Public hearing to revoke Minor Use Permit No. 2015-01 for Wren's Garden at 413 South Curry Street, effective November 1, 2023
• Sign Application No. 2023-11 for Shell at 1300 Goodrick Drive
• Sign Application No. 2023-06 for Mt. Village Express (Krispy Krunchy Chicken) at 107 South Mill Street
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, October 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Cancellation of September 11, 2023, regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The City Council appointed Jeanette Pauer to District 2 and awarded two major infrastructure contracts for a recreational park and street paving. The council also approved a waste discharge program and an annexation resolution for the Pinon-Curry Condominiums.

• Appointed Jeanette Pauer to City Council District 2
• Approved $2,155,570 contract to LTS Construction for Valley Boulevard Recreational Park
• Approved $877,702 contract to Granite Construction Company for street grind and overlay
• Approved $49,520 proposal from Wallace Group for industrial waste and grease control program
• Adopted Resolution No. 44-23 to annex Pinon-Curry Condominiums into Community Facilities District No. 2017-1
• Approved special event application and street closures for Tehachapi Heritage League's Kid's Day at the Museum
• Authorized disbursements and bills for August 3 through August 16, 2023
• Approved consent agenda (Ayes All)

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is rescheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting set for September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider approving three FAA grant agreements for the Phase II construction of the south-side parallel taxiway at the municipal airport, along with related CalTrans resolutions. The agenda also includes routine items such as property disposition, record destruction, bill payments, and a $502 cost for the city attorney to attend a conference. A closed session is scheduled for existing and anticipated litigation.

• Approve FAA grant agreements 3-06-0253-022/023/024-2023 for airport taxiway rehabilitation and relocation (Phase II construction)
• Adopt resolution authorizing disposition of city-owned property including a 500-gallon fuel tank and a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
• Authorize payments for disbursements and bills from July 12 to August 2, 2023
• Authorize $502 for city attorney to attend League of California Cities conference
• Closed session on litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District

The City Council approved grant agreements and Resolution No. 43-23 for the relocation and reconstruction of the south-side parallel taxiway at the Tehachapi Municipal Airport. Other actions included authorizing city records destruction and approving federal funding for transportation.

• Approved FAA grant agreements and Resolution No. 43-23 for airport taxiway and drainage improvements (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 39-23 authorizing disposition of city-owned property (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 40-23 authorizing destruction of certain city records (Ayes All)
• Authorized payments for disbursements and bills from July 12 to August 2, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills from July 12 to August 2, 2023 (Motion Carried; Mayor Davies abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 41-23 for FTA Section 5311 federal funding (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42-23 amending the Dial-A-Ride Title VI program plan (Ayes All)
• Authorized $502.00 for City Attorney to attend the League of California Cities conference (Ayes All)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, covering routine consent items, a $35,000 allocation to the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and an agreement for the airport dust mitigation project. The council will also consider notices of completion for several road projects and enter closed session for existing and anticipated litigation.

• Approve $35,000 allocation to Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce
• Approve agreement with Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District for airport dust mitigation
• Approve notices of completion for CMAQ Pinon Street Extension, SB1 Surface Treatment II, and HSIP Enhanced Striping projects
• Approve special event applications for 60th Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival and TVRPD Mountain Gallop 5K
• Closed session on litigation: Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi

The City Council approved funding for a part-time Chamber of Commerce employee and authorized several special event applications. The council also approved notices of completion for three infrastructure projects and an airport dust mitigation agreement.

• Approved $35,000 allocation to Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce for a part-time employee (Ayes All)
• Approved 60th Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival and Car Show application and street closures (Ayes All)
• Approved TVRPD Mountain Gallop 5K and associated street closures (Ayes All)
• Approved agreement with Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District for Airport Dust Mitigation Project (Mayor Davies recused; Motion Carried)
• Approved Notice of Completion for CMAQ Pinon Street Extension Project (Ayes All)
• Approved Notice of Completion for SB1 Surface Treatment II Project (Ayes All)
• Approved Notice of Completion for HSIP Enhanced Striping Project (Ayes All)
• Tabled Mayor's appointment of committee assignments to councilmembers

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three items: a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to a 98-year-old home at 115 West D Street, and two Architectural Design & Site Plan Reviews with Zone Variances for Ten-West Towing and Mini Storage at 700 Bailey Avenue and Hydrochrome at 500 Bailey Avenue. The commission will also appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve the May 8, 2023 minutes, and take public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness No. 2023-02 for 115 West D Street: replace windows and add master bedroom/bathroom
• Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-06 and Zone Variance No. 2023-01 for Ten-West Towing and Mini Storage, 700 Bailey Avenue
• Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-07 for Hydrochrome, 500 Bailey Avenue
• Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness and two architectural design and site plan reviews. The commission also approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes and tabled the appointment of its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-05 approving Certificate of Appropriateness No. 2023-02 for 115 West D Street
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 approving Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-06 and Zone Variance No. 2023-01 for Ten West Towing and Mini Storage at 700 Bailey Avenue
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07 approving Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-07 for Hydrochrome at 500 Bailey Avenue
• Tabled appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson
• Tabled appointment of Planning Commission Vice-Chairperson

City Council

The regular meetings of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and Financing Corporation scheduled for July 3, 2023, are cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for July 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street.

• All four regular meetings cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on filling a vacant District 2 council seat (by appointment or special election), award bids for road and airport construction projects, and approve grant applications for future road improvements. They will also consider purchasing park amenities and a soccer field.

• Direct staff to publish notice to fill District 2 council vacancy by appointment (or call special election)
• Award Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing Phase I to Griffith Construction for $607,735
• Adopt resolution for RSTP grant application for Valley Boulevard Phase II (Beech to Tucker)
• Adopt resolution for CMAQ grant application for Highline Road and Tucker Road roundabout
• Approve $201,555 purchase of soccer field and park amenities for Valley Park

The City Council awarded several construction contracts, including a major project for the municipal airport and road resurfacing. The council also approved grant applications for road projects and purchased equipment for Valley Park.

• Awarded Taxiway Relocation and Rehabilitation Construction Project Phase II to Miller Equipment Company for $5,847,365.00 (Ayes All)
• Awarded Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing Project Phase I to Griffith Construction for $607,735.00 (Ayes All)
• Approved purchase of bike racks, trash cans, park benches, and decorative street lights for Valley Park (Ayes All)
• Approved $201,555 purchase contract for a 5-aside soccer field from Urban Soccer Park (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 37-23 for Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing Project Phase II grant application (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 38-23 for Highline Road and Tucker Road Roundabout grant application (Ayes All)
• Directed staff to publish notice of intention to fill City Council District 2 vacancy by appointment (Ayes All)

City Council

The City Council, along with the Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Financing Corporation, will hold a special meeting to consider adopting the five-year budget for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28, including a final FY 2023/24 budget of $39,725,416 and preliminary budgets for subsequent years. They will also adopt a resolution establishing the 2023/24 salary schedule, which includes a cost-of-living adjustment based on the Los Angeles CPI and new positions. Additionally, the council will set the appropriation limit for FY 2023/24 as required by the California Constitution.

• Adopt resolution approving FY 2023/24 budget of $39,725,416 and preliminary budgets for FY 2024-25 through 2027-28
• Adopt resolution establishing 2023/24 salary schedule, including COLA and new Finance Analyst II and Accounting Technician II positions
• Adopt resolution setting FY 2023/24 appropriation limit under Article XIII B
• Fire contract costs increase 209% over six years, with General Fund payment rising 6,703%
• Major FY 2023/24 expenses include Airport Taxiway Relocation ($6,775,088), Dennison Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement ($2,178,828), and Valley Blvd Recreation Park ($1,910,558)

The City Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2022/23 and preliminary budgets for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2027/28. The Council also established a new salary plan for city service positions and set the appropriation limit for fiscal year 2023/24.

• Adopted Resolution No. 34-23 approving the 2022/23 budget and preliminary budgets for 2024/25, 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 35-23 establishing the salary plan for city service position classifications and repealing Resolution No. 36-22 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 36-23 establishing the appropriation limit for fiscal year 2023/24 and repealing Resolution No. 37-22 (All Ayes)

City Council

The City Council approved street closures for National Night Out and Green Street Get Down. The council also adopted a resolution to cooperate with Kern County on Community Development Block Grants and transferred unclaimed check funds to the general fund.

• Approved special event application and street closures for National Night Out (Ayes All)
• Approved special event application and street closures for Green Street Get Down (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-23 to transfer unclaimed check funds to the general fund (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 33-23 to cooperate with Kern County for Community Development Block Grants (Ayes All)
• Approved agreement between the County of Kern and the City of Tehachapi (Ayes All)
• Authorized disbursements and bills for June 1-13, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills for June 1-13, 2023 (Motion Carried; Mayor Davies recused)
• Approved and filed minutes for June 5, 2023 meetings (Ayes All)

Planning Commission

The June 12, 2023 regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: July 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to form Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B for the Tehachapi RV & Mini-storage Project and levy assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024. The council will also consider routine items including approving special event applications for the All American 4th of July and 5K, authorizing payments, and adopting an updated investment policy. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on forming Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B (Parcel Map 11353) and levying assessments for FY 2023/2024
• Approve All American 4th of July special event application and associated street closures (E Street from Robinson to Mojave)
• Approve All American 5K special event application and associated street closures
• Adopt resolution approving investment policy and repealing Resolution No. 38-22
• Approve city attorney billing rate increase from $160 to $180 per hour

The City Council established Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B for the Tehachapi RV A No. Mini-storage Project. The council also increased the city attorney's hourly billing rate and approved several special event applications.

• Approved All American Fourth of July special event application and street closures
• Approved All American 5K special event application and street closures
• Adopted Resolution No. 28-23 approving a new investment policy
• Approved Notice of Completion for Storm Drain Improvements and Detention Basin Construction Project — Airport Phase I
• Adopted Resolutions No. 29-23, 20-23, and 31-23 to form Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B and levy assessments for fiscal year 2023/2024
• Approved increase in City Attorney's billing rate from $160 to $180 per hour
• Approved amendment between City Manager Greg Garrett and the City of Tehachapi
• Authorized payments for disbursements and bills from May 10, 2023 through May 31, 2023

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold three public hearings to levy annual assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and two drainage benefit assessment districts for fiscal year 2023/2024. The council will also consider adopting CEQA exemptions for four public works projects, approving a list of SB 1 road projects, and authorizing payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the employment of a police chief and potential litigation.

• Public hearings to levy assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and Drainage Benefit Assessment Districts No. 2014-1 and No. 1 for FY 2023/2024
• Adoption of CEQA exemptions for Brentwood Pedestrian Facilities, Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing, Tehachapi Boulevard Bike Lane Fence, and Transit Center Sidewalk Connection projects
• Resolution adopting list of SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act projects for FY 2023/24
• Approve notice of completion for South Dennison Road Water Main Replacement Project
• Closed session on Police Chief employment and anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major projects: a 40-stall Tesla Supercharger station at 580 Monolith Street and a Waste Management compressed natural gas (CNG) station at 416 North Dennison Road. Both require architectural design and site plan review approvals, plus zone variances, and are expected to be approved subject to conditions. The commission will also consider two routine sign applications and approve the April 10, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Tesla Supercharger station: 40 stalls, solar canopy, ADA spaces, at 580 Monolith Street
• Waste Management CNG station at 416 North Dennison Road
• Sign application for Lucky Fuel at 706 East Tehachapi Boulevard
• Sign application for BMO Bank at 758 Tucker Road
• Approve minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved four items: sign applications for Lucky Fuel and BMO Bank, and resolutions for a Waste Management CNG station and a Tesla Supercharger project, each with conditions of approval and environmental exemptions. All motions carried with Commissioner Christensen absent.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried, Christensen absent)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 (motion carried, Christensen absent)
• Approved Sign Application No. 2023-01 for Lucky Fuel at 706 East Tehachapi Boulevard (motion carried, Christensen absent)
• Approved Sign Application No. 2023-05 for BMO Bank at 758 Tucker Road (motion carried, Christensen absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-03 approving Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2022-19 and Zone Variance No. 2023-03 for WM CNG Station at 416 North Dennison Road (motion carried, Christensen absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-04 approving Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2022-08 and Zone Variance No. 2023-02 for Tesla Supercharger at 580 Monolith Street (motion carried, Christensen absent)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2023, covering routine consent items, including approving special event applications for the National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day Parade, Farmer's Market, and a 5K run, as well as authorizing payments and initiating assessment processes for landscaping and drainage districts. The council will also consider a resolution approving a tentative tract map for the Pinon South Condominiums project and receive an informational report on new California Air Resources Board fleet regulations. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Approve special event applications for National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day Parade, Farmer's Market, and Spring Celebration 5K with street closures
• Authorize payments for city and RSI disbursements from March 29 to April 25, 2023
• Initiate assessment levy process for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and two Drainage Benefit Assessment Districts
• Approve tentative tract map for Pinon South Condominiums project
• Closed session on litigation: Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi

The City Council approved street closures for the National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day Parade, Farmer's Market, and a 5K run. The council also authorized two aeronautical hangar agreements and approved a tentative tract map for the Pinon South Condominiums Project.

• Approved National Day of Prayer special event and street closures
• Approved Memorial Day Parade special event and street closures
• Approved 2023 Farmer's Market special event and street closures
• Approved Spring Celebration 5K special event and street closures
• Authorized payments for disbursements and bills from March 29 to April 25, 2023
• Adopted Resolutions 12-23, 13-23, and 14-23 regarding Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 assessments
• Adopted Resolutions 15-23, 16-23, and 17-23 regarding Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1 assessments
• Adopted Resolutions 18-23, 19-23, and 20-23 regarding Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-1 assessments

City Council

The regular meetings of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and Financing Corporation scheduled for April 17, 2023, have been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for May 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 7440 for the Pinon South Condominium Project, a 19-unit development on 1.60 acres at the southwest corner of Curry Street and Pinon Street. The commission will also vote on sign application No. 2022-14 and variance No. 2022-02 for Cerro Coso Community College, and approve minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Tentative Tract Map No. 7440 for Pinon South Condominium Project (19 units, 1.60 acres, APN 477-01-L-23)
• Sign Application No. 2022-14 for Cerro Coso Community College at 126 South Snyder Avenue
• Variance No. 2022-02 for Cerro Coso Community College at 690 West Valley Boulevard
• Approve and file minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a sign application and a variance for Cerro Coso Community College. The commission also adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the tentative tract map and conditions for the Pinon South Condominium project.

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 meeting (All Ayes)
• Approved Sign Application No. 2022-14 for Cerro Coso Community College at 126 South Snyder Avenue (All Ayes)
• Approved Variance No. 2022-02 for Cerro Coso Community College at 690 West Valley Boulevard, subject to conditions of approval (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-02 recommending City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 7440 (Pinon South Condominium Project) and conditions of approval (All Ayes)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, award a wastewater treatment plant clarifier rehabilitation contract, initiate formation of a drainage benefit assessment district, approve an on-call engineering agreement with AECOM, and adopt a resolution opposing a state ballot initiative. The agenda also includes a closed session on existing litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Award WWTP Secondary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project to Rebuild-It Sentry Equipment Company for $113,943, with up to $38,670 for extended rental and 20% change orders
• Initiate formation of Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B (Parcel Map 11353) with property owner balloting for FY 2023/24
• Approve on-call engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for federal and state funded transportation projects
• Adopt CEQA Notice of Exemption for 2023/2024 Grind and Overlay Project on E, F, and Pauley Streets
• Adopt resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (Initiative 21-0042A1)

The City Council approved a contract for wastewater treatment plant equipment rehabilitation and initiated the formation of a new drainage benefit assessment district. The council also authorized engineering services for transportation projects and opposed a state tax initiative.

• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project to Rebuild-It Sentry Equipment Company for $113,943 (plus up to $38,670 for rental extensions) (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 09-23 and No. 10-23 to initiate formation of Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1B (Motion Carried, Councilmember Sackewitz abstained)
• Approved on-call engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for transportation projects (Ayes All)
• Approved CEQA notice of exemption for 2023/2024 Grind and Overlay Project on E, F, and Pauley Streets (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-23 to join the 'No on Initiative 21-0042a1' coalition (Ayes All)
• Authorized disbursements and bills for March 15-28, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills for March 15-28, 2023 (Motion Carried, Mayor Davies abstained)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, approve mid-year budget adjustments for 2022/23, and authorize a contract for the 2023 Housing Element Update. The agenda also includes a public comment letter about fire response times, and closed-session discussion of existing litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Approve 2022/23 mid-year budget adjustments
• Approve agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for 2023 Housing Element Update
• Approve aeronautical hangar ground lease for Hangar 56W with John Tumilowicz
• Approve fourth amendment to AECOM engineering services agreement
• Authorize payments for March 1-14, 2023

The City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments and several service agreements, including a housing element update and engineering services. The council also authorized a hangar ground lease and processed city disbursements.

• Approved 2022/23 mid-year budget adjustments (Ayes All)
• Approved agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for 2023 Housing Element Update (Ayes All)
• Approved fourth amendment to engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Ayes All)
• Approved Aeronautical Hangar Ground Lease Agreement for Hangar 56W with John Tumilowicz (Ayes All)
• Authorized disbursements and bills for March 1 through March 14, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills for March 1 through March 14, 2023 (Motion Carried; Mayor Davies recused)
• Approved closed session minutes from March 6, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2023 regular meetings (Ayes All)

Planning Commission

The March 13, 2023 regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Cancellation of March 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Next meeting: April 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing on transit needs and consider adopting a resolution finding no unmet transit needs. The council will also vote on disposing of outdated city property, approving a hangar ground lease, a code enforcement agreement, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on transit needs; Dial-A-Ride average cost per rider $71.65
• Resolution authorizing disposition of city-owned property (e.g., chainsaws, vehicles)
• Aeronautical hangar ground lease for Hangar 56W with John Tumilowicz
• Agreement with Civica Law Group for code enforcement
• Resolution amending impact fees for police and civic facilities

The City Council approved a legal agreement with Civica Law Group for code enforcement and adopted resolutions regarding city property and emergency fund balances. The council also determined there are no unmet transit needs within the city.

• Adopted Resolution No. 05-23 authorizing disposition of city owned property (All Ayes)
• Authorized payments for disbursements and bills from February 1-28, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills from February 1-28, 2023 (Mayor Davies recused; Motion Carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 07-23 finding no unmet transit needs reasonable to meet within the city (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 06-23 approving emergency contingency commitment of fund balance for the general fund (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08-23 amending Resolution No. 10-21 to modify impact fees for police and civic facilities (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement between Civica Law Group and the City of Tehachapi for code enforcement (All Ayes)
• Tabled Aeronautical Hangar Ground Lease Agreement for Hangar 56W

City Council

The regular meetings of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Financing Corporation scheduled for February 21, 2023, have been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street.

• All four regular meetings cancelled
• Next meeting: March 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for February 13, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: March 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street

City Council

The City Council appointed Keith Sackewitz to complete a term expiring after the November 2024 election. The council also approved the pre-zoning of the Red Apple Tract Annexation and authorized several payments and contracts.

• Appointed Keith Sackewitz to City Council (Ayes All)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 03-23 to authorize destruction of certain city records (Ayes All)
• Authorized disbursements and bills for January 10 through January 31, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Authorized RSI disbursements and bills for December 15, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (Motion Carried; Mayor Davies abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-02-774 and Resolution No. 04-23 to pre-zone Red Apple Tract Annexation to C-3 (Motion Carried; Councilmember Sackewitz abstained)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Walmart Warranty Work Project (Ayes All)
• Approved first amendment to on-call geotechnical services agreement with BSK, Inc. (Ayes All)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing on the Red Apple Tract General Plan amendment, pre-zoning to C-3, and annexation, and will consider adopting the 2022 state building codes. The council will also vote on updating development fees, extending a tentative tract map, and appointing a member to the recreation and parks district board. Several routine items, including disbursements and the investment report, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2022-01, pre-zone to C-3, and Annexation No. 86 for the Red Apple Tract
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Codes (Ordinance No. G-9179)
• Resolution to adjust, extend, and establish fees for planning, engineering, and building services
• Approve six-month extension of Tentative Tract Map 6714 entitlement for Saticoy Development Company, LLC
• Appoint one member to Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District Board for term expiring February 2, 2027

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 23-01-773 to implement the 2022 State of California Building Standards Codes. The council also updated development user fees and approved a zoning amendment for the Red Apple Tract.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-01-773 adopting 2022 State of California Building Standards Codes (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02-23 adjusting and establishing fees for planning, engineering and building services (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. 01-23 approving General Plan Amendment 2022-01 and introduced ordinance to prezone Red Apple Tract property to C-3 (Ayes All)
• Appointed Sandy Chavez to the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District Board for a term expiring February 2, 2027 (Ayes All)
• Approved six-month entitlement extension for Saticoy Development Company, LLC Tract Map 6714 until July 17, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 01-23 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Ayes All)
• Authorized payments for disbursements and bills from December 15, 2022 through January 9, 2023 (Ayes All)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Ayes All)

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving an Architectural Design & Site Plan Review for a new 5,415-square-foot retail building with three tenant spaces at 838 Tucker Road, including a relocated liquor store. The project is proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA. The Commission will also vote on a sign application for WestPac Labs and approve the November 14, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: AD&SPR No. 2022-14 for Tehachapi Liquor Store at 838 Tucker Road (5,415 sq ft shell retail building, 3 tenant spaces, 15 parking stalls)
• CEQA Notice of Exemption (Section 15332) for the liquor store project
• Sign Application No. 2022-15: two illuminated wall signs for WestPac Labs at 1100 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Suite C
• Approve and file minutes of November 14, 2022 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a sign application for WestPac Labs and adopted a resolution for the architectural design and site plan of the Tehachapi Liquor Store. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes for November 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved Sign Application No. 2022-15 for WestPac Labs at 1100 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Suite C
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01 approving Architectural Design and Site Plan Review No. 2022-14 for Tehachapi Liquor Store at 838 Tucker Road

City Council

The regular meetings of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Financing Corporation scheduled for January 3, 2023, have been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C Street, Tehachapi, California.

• Cancellation of City Council regular meeting
• Cancellation of Redevelopment Successor Agency regular meeting
• Cancellation of Public Financing Authority regular meeting
• Cancellation of City Financing Corporation regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023