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Tehachapi public meetings in 2025

25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

City Council adopts ordinance updating building code regulations

The Tehachapi City Council will approve routine consent items, adopt an updated city records retention schedule, and authorize payments for recent disbursements. The council will receive the City of Tehachapi investment report and a development services report on the Dennison Road pedestrian facilities project. It will also consider emergency abatement actions at 706 East Tehachapi Boulevard. Finally, the council will adopt Ordinance No. G‑9359, amending the municipal building code and related county codes.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts ordinance updating building code regulations

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-06-784, amending the city’s building regulations and municipal code section 15.04.160 to align with County of Kern updates. It also adopted Resolution No. 34-25 updating the city’s records retention schedule. Authorized payments for November‑December 2025 and the November investment report were approved. Closed‑session minutes from December 7 were approved and filed.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review church site plan and school district sign

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review and conditional use permit for Tehachapi Vineyard Church. The body will also review a sign application for the Tehachapi Unified School District.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved school sign and vineyard church permits

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It approved Sign Application No. 2025-20 for the Tehachapi Unified School District. It adopted Resolution No. 25-05, approving the architectural design and site‑plan review and conditional use permit for the Tehachapi Vineyard Church. The consent agenda was also approved.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Council to approve East Tehachapi Lift Station agreement and building‑code amendment

The Tehachapi City Council will consider routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes, authorizing record destruction, and reviewing finance disbursements and the investment report. It will also approve a notice of completion for the Mountain Top Storage project and take up a development/reimbursement agreement for the East Tehachapi Lift Station. Finally, the council will conduct the first reading of a comprehensive ordinance amendment to the city’s building regulations.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves East Tehachapi Lift Station development agreement

The council unanimously approved a development and reimbursement agreement with Bhavjinder Singh and Arvinder Singh for the East Tehachapi Lift Station and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also adopted a resolution to destroy certain city records, approved the notice of completion for the Mountain Top Storage project, and gave a first reading of an ordinance amending multiple building‑code chapters. Closed‑session minutes were approved and filed.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Council to approve $116,238.95 City Hall roof and HVAC replacement contract

The Tehachapi City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the October meeting minutes and payment authorizations. Council members will conduct a swearing‑in ceremony for two new police officers. Public presentations will cover Breast Cancer Awareness follow‑up, upcoming holiday events, and a special event application for the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. The council will also vote on the City Hall roof and HVAC replacement agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Hall roof and HVAC replacement project approved for $116,238.95

The council approved the consent agenda and authorized payments for October‑November expenses. It approved the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade special event and the City Hall roof and HVAC replacement project, allowing change orders up to 20% of the contract. The council rejected a claim by Russell Morthorpe and approved a closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning Commission

Tehachapi Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

City Council meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

The Tehachapi City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tehachapi Police Department Emergency Operations Center, 220 West C St., Tehachapi, California. No decisions or discussions will take place on the original date.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

City Council awards $823,762.54 contract for Tehachapi Boulevard pedestrian project

The Tehachapi City Council will consider routine consent items, finance reports, and an emergency abatement at 313 South Robinson Street. It will adopt two ordinances: one establishing residential rental inspection and registration requirements, and another updating administrative fines, short‑term rental, garbage, and parking regulations. The council will also award the Tehachapi Boulevard Pedestrian and Drainage Improvements Project to S&B Sons, Inc. for $823,762.54 and reject all bids for the Mojave and Snyder Well Transmission Main Intertie Project.

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✓ Decided: City Council awards $823,762.54 contract for Tehachapi Blvd project

The council approved several items, including a city‑clerk report, disbursements for early October, and an emergency abatement at 313 South Robinson Street. It adopted two ordinances updating rental inspection rules and various code fines, penalties, and short‑term rental regulations. The council awarded a $823,762.54 contract to S&B Sons, Inc. for the Tehachapi Boulevard pedestrian and drainage improvements and rejected all bids for the Mojave and Snyder Well transmission project, directing a rebid.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider changes to Tehachapi Hayes Mixed Use project

The Planning Commission will discuss a request to modify the Tehachapi Hayes Mixed Use project at the southeast corner of East Tehachapi Boulevard and Hayes Street. The proposal seeks to reduce the retail space and adjust the size and number of residential units.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission adopts Hayes Mixed Use substantial conformance

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting by unanimous vote. It then adopted Substantial Conformance No. 2025‑03 for the Tehachapi Hayes Mixed Use project, reducing the non‑residential portion to 1,547 sq ft and changing the residential units to eight units (seven two‑bedroom and one three‑bedroom accessible) totaling 11,527 sq ft. Both actions were recorded as unanimous approvals. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

City Council to read first of two new rental and code‑update ordinances

The Tehachapi City Council will approve the September 15 meeting minutes and authorize payments for bills dated September 11‑30, 2025. Council members will conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to add residential rental property registration and inspection requirements (TMC Chapter 8.72) and related business license tax changes. A second ordinance will be read that updates administrative fines, short‑term rental rules, garbage, parking compliance, and includes a CEQA exemption finding. The closed session will address pending litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves first readings of rental and enforcement ordinances, authorizes payments

The City Council approved the consent agenda and the September disbursement payments. It gave first‑reading approval to two new ordinances: one on residential rental registration and inspection, and another updating administrative fines, short‑term rental, garbage, and parking regulations. Closed‑session minutes from September 15 were also approved and filed.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

City adopts emergency contingency fund balance resolution for FY 2024‑2025

The council will adopt a resolution setting aside a portion of the general fund balance for emergency contingencies for fiscal year 2024‑2025, repealing a prior resolution. It will also approve special event applications for the Thunder on the Mountain Car Show, the Tehachapi Apple Festival, the Apple Dash 5K, and Kids Day at the Museum, each with associated street closures. The council will approve a grant agreement with the FAA for the Southwest Diagonal Taxilane reconstruction design phase, and it will approve a memorandum of understanding with the Tehachapi Unified School District to provide a school resource officer.

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✓ Decided: City adopts emergency fund balance resolution and approves multiple event permits

The council adopted Resolution No. 31‑25, committing a portion of the fund balance for emergency contingencies and repealing Resolution No. 02‑24. It also approved a grant agreement for the Southwest Diagonal Taxilane reconstruction design phase. Several special event applications—including the Thunder on the Mountain Car Show, the Tehachapi Apple Festival, Apple Dash 5K, and Kids Day at the Museum—were approved. A memorandum of understanding with the Tehachapi Unified School District for a School Resource Officer was also approved.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two sign permits and AT&T cell tower conformance

The commission approved its consent agenda and filed the minutes from the August 11 meeting. It unanimously approved Sign Application No. 2025-11 for Tacos La Villa and Sign Application No. 2025-17 for Earl's V‑Twin Motorcycle Services. The commission also adopted Resolution No. 25-03, approving Substantial Conformance No. 2025-02 for the AT&T cell tower on 314 N. Hayes Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council awards $383,896 RSTP Valley 2 project to Bowman Asphalt

The council approved the Regional Surface Transportation Program Valley 2 Improvements Project, awarding the contract to Bowman Asphalt, Inc. for $383,896. The City Manager was authorized to approve change orders up to 20% of the contract amount ($76,779.20). The motion was carried by Councilmember Chung (motion) and Councilmember Smith (second) with Councilmembers Pauer and Davies absent.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $607,213 pressure‑reducing stations project

The council approved a $607,213 budget from water‑fund reserves for pressure‑reducing stations at Applewood, Pinon, and Hickory, authorizing Mechanical, Inc. to perform the work. It also approved a $134,660 purchase of a Ford F450 bucket truck, a $134,950 exterior‑coating contract for the Highline Tank, and a $499,999 bike‑lane project on Dennison Road. Additional actions included authorizing the city manager to sign related agreements and directing the clerk to issue a taxicab permit after conditions are met.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission appointed new chair, vice‑chair and approved two sign permits

The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Hollinsworth as chairperson and Commissioner Christensen as vice‑chairperson. Both appointments were approved unanimously. The commission approved sign applications for Jaco Oil Company (Application No. 2025‑10) and Burger Broz (Application No. 2025‑13). The minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting were approved and filed.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved the 62nd Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival special event

The council approved the special event application for the 62nd Annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival, authorizing street closures and related agreements. It also adopted resolutions to dispose of city‑owned property and transfer unclaimed check funds to the General Fund. Additional actions included approving a billboard license, an entertainment‑zone amendment, July disbursements, and a CEQA categorical exemption for the Water Pressure Zone Boundary Project.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts 6th Cycle (2023‑2031) Housing Element

The council approved and adopted Resolution No. 25‑25, adopting the 6th Cycle (2023‑2031) Housing Element of the General Plan after a public hearing. The motion was carried by Councilmember Davies and Mayor Pro Tem Pauer. The meeting also approved the Honor Flight Kern County sponsorship, authorized June disbursements, and approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council terminates Snyder Well joint agreement with Cummings County Water District

The council approved the termination of the joint agencies agreement with Cummings County Water District for the Snyder Well Project. It also appointed three members to the Planning Commission, adopted a CMAQ funding resolution, and passed an ordinance amendment. Additional actions included authorizing emergency abatement at 120 North Curry Street, approving recent disbursements, and allowing the city attorney to attend a legal conference.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves housing element draft, sign permits and site plan

The commission approved the 6th Cycle (2023‑2031) Housing Element Draft 2 and recommended the City Council adopt it. It also approved Sign Application No. 2025‑07 for Cycle and Go at 979 West Valley Blvd, and Sign Application No. 2025‑06 with Variance No. 2025‑02 for 76 Roadrunner. Finally, the commission approved Architectural Design & Site Plan Review No. 2025‑02 (Tractor Supply) subject to conditions.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City adopts five-year budget covering FY 2025‑26 through FY 2029‑30

The council approved the consent agenda. It adopted a five‑year budget for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2029/30. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Police Officers Association, a new salary plan and job descriptions, an appropriations limit for FY 2025/26, and an updated investment policy.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts CEQA exemption for Tucker and Highline project

The council approved the consent agenda and authorized May disbursements. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment, adopted a CEQA categorical exemption for the Tucker and Highline Round‑A Bout project, adopted resolutions to file applications for the 2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program and to list SB‑1 road‑repair projects for FY 2025/26, and approved an on‑call agreement for fats, oils, grease and industrial waste support.

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Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved levy and collection of assessments for landscaping and lighting district

The City Council adopted Resolution 15‑25, ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also adopted Resolution 16‑25, ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 1 and 1B for the same fiscal year. Additional approvals included a hangar ground‑lease assignment, a Caltrans maintenance agreement renewal, a citywide weed‑abatement contract, and an easement for United Truck Wash, all passed unanimously.

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Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved water rate increase effective July 1, 2025

The council adopted Resolution No. 12-25 to raise water service charges starting July 1, 2025, and Resolution No. 13-25 to raise wastewater service charges on the same date. It also adopted Resolution No. 11-25 authorizing the disposition of city‑owned property. Additional actions included a CEQA categorical exemption for the Dennison Westside TDA project, purchase of a precast building for the Rock Pile communications improvement, and approval of several street‑closure events.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts downtown entertainment zone and multiple levy assessment resolutions

The council approved Ordinance No. 25-02-780 establishing a Downtown Entertainment Zone and adopted Resolutions 05-25, 07-25, 08-25, 09-25, and 10-25 to initiate levy and collection procedures for assessments in several districts. It also adopted Ordinance No. 25-01-779 designating fire‑hazard severity zones, approved a CEQA categorical exemption for the Snyder and Mojave Wells Transmission Intertie Project, and authorized an on‑call services agreement with Soils Engineering, Inc. Additionally, the Warrior Park exercise‑equipment project was awarded to Great Western Installations for $68,445.01, with change‑order authority up to $13,689.00. All actions were approved unanimously (Ayes All).

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved several sign applications and a historic mural permit.

The commission approved the consent agenda. It approved and filed the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It also approved three sign applications for White Rabbit Studios, Pilot, and Gracian's Grill, and granted a mural permit for the "Reproduction of the Historic Loop".

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council awarded $2.6 M pavement rehab contract to Westrock

The council approved a $2,599,999 contract for the 2025‑2026 Measure S pavement rehabilitation project, authorizing change orders up to 20% of the cost. It also authorized up to $2,014,853 for the Dennison Road bicycle/pedestrian improvements. First readings of fire‑hazard‑severity and downtown‑entertainment zone ordinances were adopted, and Kelley Ann Ryan was appointed to the Planning Commission. Additional actions included a resolution to dispose of city‑owned property and approval of an audit services agreement.

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