Tehachapi public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold elections for Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore for two-year terms, and swear in newly appointed council members and city officers following the November 2024 election. The consent agenda includes approval of a hangar rental agreement, design services for the East Side Sewer Lift Station, an on-call engineering services agreement, a CEQA exemption for Valley Boulevard resurfacing Phase 2, and a cooperative agreement with CalTrans for the East Tehachapi Boulevard/State Highway 58 Interchange Project. The council will also enter closed session for property negotiations, anticipated litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Approve hangar rental agreement for Hangar 20W with Lyman Freeman
• Approve agreement with Provost & Pritchard for East Side Sewer Lift Station design services
• Approve on-call engineering services agreement with 4-Creeks, Inc.
• Adopt CEQA Notice of Exemption for Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing Project Phase 2
• Approve cooperative agreement with CalTrans District 9 for East Tehachapi Boulevard/State Highway 58 Interchange Project

The Tehachapi City Council elected Councilmember Pogon-Cord as mayor and Councilmember Pauer as mayor pro tem for two-year terms, both unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payments, a hangar rental agreement, engineering services contracts, and a CEQA exemption for a road project. In closed session, the council declined to exercise its right of first refusal on Hangar 26W, rejected a claim by Hasmukh Patel, and approved an amendment to the City Manager's contract.

• Elected Pogon-Cord as mayor for two-year term (unanimous)
• Elected Pauer as mayor pro tem for two-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payments (unanimous)
• Approved hangar rental agreement with Lyman Freeman for Hangar 20W (unanimous)
• Approved Provost & Pritchard design contract for East Side Sewer Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved on-call engineering services agreement with 4-Creeks, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted CEQA exemption for Valley Boulevard Road Resurfacing Project Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Caltrans District 9 for East Tehachapi Blvd/SR-58 interchange (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council, along with its redevelopment, financing, and public financing boards, will hold a regular meeting. Agenda items include approval of a tentative parcel map, a notice of completion for tract improvements, a fireworks contract for July 4, 2025, and an appointment to the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. The council will also enter closed session to discuss water rights negotiations and pending litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Appointment of one board member to Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District with term to expire February 2, 2029
• Notice of Completion for Tract 6668 – Mountain View Investments – Tehachapi LLC public improvements
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 12565 – resolution approving map and conditions of approval
• Contract with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Company for July 4, 2025 fireworks display at cost of $50,400
• Closed session negotiations for 300 acre feet of Tehachapi Basin Base Water Rights with Parsons and Sons LLC

City Council

At this meeting, the City Council will consider consent items including approval of minutes, payments, and reports. Notable actions include approving the assignment of a hangar ground lease, amending an on-call engineering agreement with AECOM, and accepting the completion of the Capital Hills Street Improvement Project. The Council will also hold a closed session to discuss multiple lawsuits with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Approval of assignment of Hangar H ground lease at Tehachapi Airport
• Fifth amendment to on-call engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services
• Notice of Completion for RSTP Capital Hills Street Improvement Project
• Closed session on anticipated and existing litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District
• Direct staff to advertise for one open Planning Commission position following resignation of Charles White

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from August and September, vote on a sign application for Tehachapi Vineyard Church at 200 West Valley Boulevard, and discuss a recommendation to the City Council on Tentative Parcel Map No. 12565 for the Bailey Avenue Subdivision. Public comments will be heard.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2024 regular meeting and September 17, 2024 special meeting
• Sign Application No. 2024-12: non-illuminated freestanding sign for Tehachapi Vineyard Church at 200 West Valley Boulevard
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 12565: Bailey Avenue Subdivision – recommend approval to City Council with conditions, finding CEQA exemption

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council is holding a special meeting on November 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. The only substantive item is a closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1) to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. No other business is on the agenda aside from routine procedural items.

• Closed session under Government Code §54957(b)(1) regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release (continued item)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council special meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024 has been cancelled and rescheduled to the regular meeting on November 18, 2024. No business will be conducted at this cancelled meeting.

City Council

This special meeting of the Tehachapi City Council consists solely of a closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release, as authorized by Government Code §54957(b)(1). No public action on other items is scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov. Code §54957(b)(1))

City Council

The November 6, 2024 special meeting of the Tehachapi City Council has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Special meeting cancelled; rescheduled to regular meeting on November 18, 2024

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Kern County for the East Tehachapi Boulevard and State Highway 58 Interchange Project. Other items include authorizing the disposition of city-owned property, approving hangar rental agreements, and supporting Hydrostor's Willow Rock Energy Storage Center. The council will also hold closed sessions on real property negotiations and existing litigation.

• Approve MOU with Kern County for East Tehachapi Blvd/State Highway 58 Interchange Project
• Authorize disposition of city-owned property
• Approve agreement with Mead & Hunt for 2025 Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
• Consider letter of support for Hydrostor's Willow Rock Energy Storage Center
• Approve hangar rental agreements for Hangar 19W and Hangar 08W

City Council

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi City Council and associated agencies scheduled for October 21, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2024.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for the Valley Boulevard Recreational Park, finalizing the project. The council will also decide on special event applications for the Veteran's Day Parade and the Apple Festival, including associated street closures. Additionally, a swearing-in ceremony for two police officers and several closed session items on property negotiation and litigation are scheduled.

• Approve Notice of Completion for Valley Boulevard Recreational Park
• Approve special event application for American Legion Veteran's Day Parade and street closures
• Approve special event application for Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Apple Festival and street closures
• Swearing in of Police Officers Ryan Hulse and Brandon Carey
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 415-012-10 with UPRR and discussion of pending litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a variance to allow a new single-family home on a lot that does not meet standard width and length requirements. The commission will also review the architectural design and site plan for United Truck Service & Wash.

• Variance No. 2024-02: Request to allow a building site width of 37.5 feet and a building length of 57 feet at 111 East D Street
• Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-17 for United Truck Service & Wash

The Tehachapi Planning Commission approved two items at its September 17, 2024 special meeting. It approved Variance No. 2024-02 for 111 East D Street and Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-17 for United Truck Service & Wash, both with conditions of approval. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Variance No. 2024-02 for 111 East D Street, subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-17 for United Truck Service & Wash, subject to conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including an AT&T cell tower lease at the airport, an amended MOU with Kern County for utility undergrounding on Valley Boulevard, and a consultant contract for the East Tehachapi Boulevard and Highway 58 interchange project. The council will also vote on a resolution for disposition of city-owned property and a proposed project list for the California State of Good Repair Program. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiations and ongoing litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Disposition of city-owned property (Resolution)
• AT&T Airport Cell Tower Lease agreement
• Amended MOU with Kern County for Rule 20A utility pole undergrounding on Valley Boulevard
• Proposed project list for California State of Good Repair Program FY 2024-2025
• Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for East Tehachapi Blvd and SR 58 Interchange Project

Planning Commission

The Tehachapi Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council, along with its associated agencies, has cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, due to no agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2024.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Tehachapi City Council and related agencies. The agenda consists only of two closed-session items: a real property negotiation regarding the possible exercise of the city's right of first refusal to purchase Suite H at 101 Commercial Way, and a conference with legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation. There are no public action items on the agenda.

• Closed session: Negotiation with Mark Boutillier over possible purchase of Suite H at 101 Commercial Way
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)

The City Council held a special meeting and took action in closed session to decline exercising its right of first refusal to purchase Suite H at 101 Commercial Way. The council also discussed a rejected claim by Jill Williams, noting potential litigation exposure. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declined to exercise right of first refusal to purchase 101 Commercial Way, Suite H (motion by Pauer, second by Davies, carried; Chung absent)
• Discussed rejected claim by Jill Williams under anticipated litigation (motion by Smith, second by Pauer, carried; Chung absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting a resolution to cancel the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election because there are not enough candidates to fill the offices. The body will also review routine disbursements and a specific equipment purchase for the wastewater plant.

• Resolution to cancel General Municipal Election and appoint officials for offices to be elected November 5, 2024
• Purchase of wastewater treatment plant gearbox and parts from Lakeside Equipment Corporation for $47,916.86
• Authorization of disbursements and bills for July 31, 2024 through August 14, 2024
• Closed session regarding real property negotiations for APN 415-012-10 with UPRR
• Closed session regarding litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District

The Tehachapi City Council adopted Resolution 31-24, cancelling the November 5, 2024 general municipal election because the number of candidates did not exceed the number of open offices, and providing for their appointment. The council also approved the consent agenda, authorized payments, and approved the purchase of a wastewater treatment plant gearbox. All actions were approved with Councilmembers Davies and Chung absent.

• Adopted Resolution 31-24 cancelling the November 5, 2024 election and providing for appointment to offices (3-0, Davies and Chung absent)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0, Davies and Chung absent)
• Approved and filed minutes from August 5, 2024 meetings (3-0, Davies and Chung absent)
• Authorized payments for July 31-August 14, 2024 (3-0, Davies and Chung absent)
• Approved purchase of gearbox and parts from Lakeside Equipment Corporation for $47,916.86 (3-0, Davies and Chung absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider site plan reviews and conditional use permits for an AT&T cell tower and Aspen Marketplace. The body will also review sign applications for Albertsons and Have a Heart Humane Society.

• Conditional Use Permit 2023-01 and Site Plan Review 2023-18 for AT&T Cell Tower
• Architectural Design & Site Plan Review 2024-02 for Aspen Marketplace
• Sign Application 2024-07 for Albertsons at 775 Tucker Road
• Sign Application 2024-10 for Have a Heart Humane Society at 787 West Tehachapi Blvd.
• Information item regarding Architectural Design & Site Plan Review 2024-01 for Nathan’s Towing and Storage

The Tehachapi Planning Commission approved several items on the consent agenda, including sign applications for Albertsons and Have a Heart Humane Society, and adopted resolutions approving the AT&T cell tower (Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-18 and Conditional Use Permit 2023-01) and the Aspen Marketplace (Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2024-02), each subject to conditions and a CEQA notice of exemption. The commission also approved the minutes from May 13, 2024. No substantive decisions were made on the Nathan's Towing and Storage item, which was for information only.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0, with 2 absent)
• Approved and filed minutes for May 13, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Sign Application No. 2024-07 for Albertsons at 775 Tucker Road (3-0)
• Approved Sign Application No. 2024-10 for Have a Heart Humane Society at 787 West Tehachapi Blvd. (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-04 approving AT&T cell tower (Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2023-18 and Conditional Use Permit 2023-01) with conditions and CEQA exemption (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-05 approving Aspen Marketplace (Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2024-02) with conditions and CEQA exemption (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding three construction contracts for pavement and pedestrian improvements totaling over $3.3 million, including the Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project, the Measure S Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and the Capital Hills Area Resurfacing Project. The council will also vote on several special event applications (National Night Out, Green Street Get Down, Mountain Festival, TVRPD 5K), authorize destruction of city records, and approve a hangar lease termination and new lease. A closed session is scheduled to discuss anticipated and existing litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Award Dennison Road Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project to Griffith Co. for $1,150,743
• Award 2024-25 Measure S Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Bowman Asphalt for $1,513,050
• Award RSTP Capital Hills Area Resurfacing Project to Westrock, LLC for $681,681
• Terminate hangar ground lease for Hangar 12E (Gerald and Carol Jenkinson) and approve new aeronautical lease with V2 Aeronautics LLC
• Closed session regarding anticipated and existing litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Financing Corporation. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion about possibly exercising the city's right of first refusal to purchase Hangar 12E from Carol Jenkinson.

• Closed session: possible exercise of right of first refusal to purchase Hangar 12E

City Council

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi City Council and associated agencies scheduled for July 15, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2024.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an easement vacation at 787 West Tehachapi Boulevard. The council is also scheduled to adopt an ordinance updating district boundaries following the Red Apple Tract annexation. Closed session discussions include negotiations for base water rights.

• Public hearing for easement vacation at 787 West Tehachapi Boulevard
• Ordinance adoption for updated city council district voting boundaries
• Authorization of $524.00 for City Attorney conference attendance
• Resolution regarding the disposition of city-owned property

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider updating city district boundaries following the Red Apple Tract annexation. The council will also review a list of road repair projects funded by SB1 and establish the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

• First reading of ordinance to update district boundaries for Red Apple Tract annexation
• Adoption of FY 2024/2025 road repair projects list funded by SB1
• Establishing the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign future Caltrans agreements
• Proclamations for Boys & Girls Club Week and Parks and Recreation Month

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission scheduled for June 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, covering routine consent items, public comments, and reports. Key actions include approving several equipment purchases, a November election resolution, and special event permits for July 4th. The meeting also includes a closed session on litigation with the Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District.

• Approve purchase of IWORQ asset management software at $35,000/year for 3 years
• Approve purchase of wastewater emergency pump for $46,531 from Premier Pump and Power
• Approve purchase of Caterpillar 420 backhoe loader for $150,580.88
• Approve purchase of Caterpillar 415 IL loader for $131,945.22
• Approve purchase of 2024 Ford F450 bucket truck for $122,631

City Council

The Tehachapi 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 2024/25 through 2028/29, including a final FY 2024/25 budget of $39,777,452 and preliminary budgets for subsequent years. The council will also vote on a resolution establishing the 2024/25 salary schedule, which includes a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, and approve new or revised job descriptions for several positions. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room.

• Adopt resolution approving final FY 2024/25 budget of $39,777,452 and preliminary budgets for FY 2025/26 through 2028/29
• Adopt resolution establishing 2024/25 salary schedule with 2.8% COLA for all employees
• Approve job descriptions for Community Engagement Coordinator, Specialist, Manager, Director, and Code Enforcement Officer I and II
• New positions: Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Director, Code Enforcement Officer II, plus 2 Maintenance Workers, 3 Senior Maintenance Workers, 1 Associate Engineer
• Major FY 2024/25 expenses include Dennison Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement ($2,155,965), City Streets Pavement Rehabilitation ($2,081,352), and Tucker & Highline Round-A-Bout ($673,316)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider approving contracts for wastewater treatment plant improvements, a Caltrans maintenance agreement for street sweeping on Hwy 202/Tucker Road, and a zoning code update. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a police officer promotion, and closed-session discussions on water rights and litigation.

• Approve temporary clarifier project with Rain for Rent for $105,611.15, with up to 10% change orders
• Approve SCADA system maintenance/upgrade for $89,228.58, with up to 10% change orders
• Approve Caltrans delegated maintenance agreement for street sweeping, red curb painting, and litter removal on Hwy 202/Tucker Road
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Tehachapi Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 19-04-751, chapters 2.10, 3.20, 3.30, 4.50, 10.30, 11.10)
• Closed session: real property negotiation for water rights with Jill Greene; anticipated and existing litigation with Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a site plan and zoning variance for vehicle storage at 432-C West J Street. The agenda also includes a sign application for 414 West Tehachapi Boulevard. Additionally, the commission will review minutes from an April 2023 meeting.

• Site plan review and zoning variance No. 2024-02 at 432-C West J Street
• Sign application No. 2023-17 for 414 West Tehachapi Boulevard, Suite F
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine consent items, public hearings on assessment districts, and a first reading of zoning code updates. Key actions include approving a $120,000 budget for the Beekay Theater expansion design, authorizing payments, and holding public hearings on landscaping and drainage assessments for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting also includes ceremonial items for police officers and a closed session on litigation.

• Approve $120,000 budget allocation for Beekay Theater expansion design and bid solicitation
• Public hearing to levy assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for FY 2024/2025
• Public hearing to levy assessments for Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1 and 1B for FY 2024/2025
• First reading of ordinance amending Tehachapi Zoning Code chapters 2.10, 3.20, 3.30, 4.50, 10.30, 11.10
• Approve special event applications for Memorial Day Ceremony and Farmer's Market with street closures

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a public hearing on new solid waste and recycling rates and consider approving an amended franchise agreement with WM (USA Waste of California). The council will also vote on several other items, including a $258,009.55 street sweeper purchase, a $104,500 sidewalk project bid, and resolutions to initiate assessment levies for landscaping, lighting, and drainage districts.

• Public hearing on new refuse/recycling rates
• Amended franchise agreement with WM (USA Waste of California)
• Street sweeper purchase: TYMCO Model 435 for $258,009.55
• Award Northside Neighborhood Sidewalk Phase 3 – I Street Project to S&H Civilworks for $104,500
• Resolutions to initiate assessment levies for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and Drainage Benefit Assessment Districts

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the 2021 City of Tehachapi Zoning Code. These changes include new standards for walkable neighborhoods and rules regarding religious institutions in specific zones.

• Proposed amendments to the 2021 City of Tehachapi Zoning Code
• Variance No. 2024-01 for K Hovnanian Homes Tract 6668
• Approval of December 11, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council, along with the Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Financing Corporation, will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The council will consider approving mid-year budget adjustments, adopting a facility and event advertising policy, and authorizing payments for city and RSI disbursements. The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation, including the case Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi.

• 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments – approve as presented
• Advertising policy for city owned facilities and special events – adopt resolution
• Disbursements and bills for March 14-26, 2024 – authorize payments
• RSI disbursements and bills for March 14-26, 2024 – authorize payments
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation (Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi)

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will fill a vacant District 5 seat by appointing one applicant, Hannah Chung, to serve until the November 2024 election. The council will also consider mid-year budget adjustments, approve police vehicle purchases, and recognize police promotions and awards. Several items are routine consent items, including disbursements and a taxicab permit.

• Appoint one member to City Council District 5 (applicant: Hannah Chung)
• Approve 2023/24 mid-year budget adjustments
• Approve purchase of police vehicles
• Authorize payments for Feb 28–Mar 13, 2024
• Approve agreement with XIO, Inc. for SCADA services

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission scheduled for March 11, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2024.

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine approvals, presentations, and a public hearing on transit needs. Key actions include awarding a construction contract for the Brentwood Pedestrian Facilities Project and considering a resolution on unmet transit needs. The meeting also includes recognitions and a closed session on litigation.

• Award Brentwood Pedestrian Facilities Project to Cen-Cal Construction for $223,585, with change orders up to 10% ($22,358)
• Public hearing on transit needs; consider resolution finding no unmet transit needs reasonable to meet
• Approve aeronautical hangar ground lease for Hangar 14E with Benito and Cora Gutierrez
• Authorize payments for disbursements and bills (Feb 14-27, 2024)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation and existing case Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will hold a regular meeting covering routine approvals, a $1,500 veteran sponsorship, two final tract maps, a tentative recycling rate increase subject to a public hearing, and a letter opposing AT&T's request to be relieved of carrier obligations. The council will also enter closed session for property negotiations and litigation.

• Approve $1,500 sponsorship for Honor Flight Kern County veteran
• Approve final map and reimbursement agreement for Tract 6668 with MTN Investments-Tehachapi LLC
• Approve final tract map for Tract 7440
• Tentatively approve new recycling rates, set public hearing for April 15, 2024
• Authorize letter to CPUC opposing AT&T's Carrier of Last Resort relief request

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a $69,000 construction contract for a pickleball court project. The meeting also includes a notice of intention to fill a vacancy on the City Council by appointment.

• Pickleball Court Project construction award to Courts and Greens for $69,000
• Notice of intention to fill a City Council vacancy by appointment
• Special Event Application for Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Valentine’s Wine Walk
• On-call engineering services agreement with 4-Creeks
• Aeronautical hangar rental agreements for Hangars 07W, 08W, and 09W

City Council

The Tehachapi City Council will consider awarding contracts for the Tehachapi Boulevard Bike Lane Fence Project ($274,515.60 to Yukon Fence Company) and the Dennison Well Rehabilitation ($109,135 to Bakersfield Well and Pump), plus several routine consent items. The agenda also includes a presentation on 2024-2025 paving projects and closed-session discussions on potential purchases of three airport hangars and litigation.

• Award Tehachapi Boulevard Bike Lane Fence Project to Yukon Fence Company for $274,515.60, with up to 10% change orders
• Approve Dennison Well Rehabilitation proposals from Bakersfield Well and Pump totaling $109,135, with up to 10% change orders
• Authorize staff to proceed with 2024-2025 two-year paving projects and engineering/design work in FY 2023-2024
• Approve aeronautical ground lease agreement for Hangar 29W with Kathryn Fosha
• Closed session: possible exercise of right of first refusal to purchase Hangars 07W, 08W, 09W from Joseph Stripe

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Tehachapi Planning Commission scheduled for January 8, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024.

City Council

The regular meetings of the Tehachapi City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and Financing Corporation scheduled for January 2, 2024, are cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is rescheduled for January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C St., Tehachapi, California.

• Cancellation of all four regular meetings due to lack of agenda items
• Rescheduled to January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Tehachapi Police Department Community Room, 220 West C St.