03/14/2023 City Council Meeting

Kelly Kulikoff Mayor Ronald Smith Mayor Pro Tem Jim Creighton Councilmember Karen Macedonio Councilmember Michael Kulikoff Councilmember AGENDA CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2023 CLOSED SESSION @ 5:00PM REGULAR MEETING @ 6:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM 21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505 If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the Deputy City Clerk at (760) 373-7140 or via email at Cityclerk@californiacity-ca.gov. We request a 24-hour notification prior to the meeting in order for the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 American Disabilities Act Title II) Zoom instructions and notes: 1. Web Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86409273920 2. Meeting ID: 864 0927 3920 3. Public can dial into the Zoom line: a. One tap mobile: +16694449171,,87475859247# US b. Dial the following number: +1 564 217 2000 US 4. Comments a.Public must join Zoom meeting to comment b.Keep your mic on Mute until you are requested to speak c.Use the “Raise your Hand” button to request to speak or, d.Send a chat request to City Clerk for request to speak e.When requested to speak state your name for the record f. Re-mute when your time to speak has ended1March 14, 2023

Public is urged to listen to the meeting in a quiet place, to avoid background noise. We also request public to MUTE your audio device when not commenting to avoid disruption during meeting. ** At this time, please take a moment to turn off your cell phones ** CLOSED SESSION @ 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilmembers: Kulikoff, Creighton, Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff ADOPT AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council only on those items the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be given (3) three minutes to speak. CLOSED SESSION CS 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator with the following bargaining units: Miscellaneous Unit, Fire Department Unit & Police Department Unit - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager CS 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation: One (1) case – Employee Grievance Appeal - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION REGULAR MEETING @ 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION ROLL CALL Councilmembers: Kulikoff, Creighton, Macedonio, Mayor Pro Tem Smith, Mayor Kulikoff CITY CLERK REPORTS/LATE COMMINICATIONS • Correspondence from J.M. Powers dated February 24, 2023, March 3, 2023, March 4, 2023, & March 5, 2023 J.M. Powers has requested that they be part of the official record. They will be attached to the minute meetings closest to the date he submitted. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS • Park and Rec • Planning • OHV • Airport Update (Oral Report) • Water Projects Update (Oral Report) CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS2March 14, 2023

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR This portion of the meeting is reserved for the public to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda and over which the City Council has jurisdiction. Comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes. The City Council will receive the comments but cannot engage in back-and-forth discussion with the public or make any decision. The City Council can direct staff to bring the item back to a future agenda for discussion. PRESENTATION P 1. Presentation from Chamber of Commerce – by Alexia CONSENT CALENDAR WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Consideration to waive full text reading of all Resolutions and Ordinances by single motion made at the start of each meeting, subject to the ability of the City Council / Agency to read the full text of selected resolutions and ordinances when the item is addressed by subsequent motion. All items on the consent calendar are considered routine, non-controversial and will be approved by (1) one motion if no member of the council, staff, or public wishes to comment or ask questions. Public comments to be limited to (3) three minutes. Roll call vote required. CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 02/24/2023 through 03/09/2023 – by Finance Manager, Kenny Cooper CC 2. Approve Replace differential for OHV Front Loader – by Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager CC 3. Approve Officer Wellness Program – by Chief Hightower, Police Department CC 4. Approve Resolution No. 03-23-2968 of the City Council of California City authorizing application for, and receipt of, Local Government planning support grant program fund – by Lark McNeill, Senior Planner Interwest CITY MANAGER REPORT CONTINUED BUSINESS CB 1. Approve Proposed FY 22/23 City Budget - by Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager Recommendation: Staff strongly recommends that the city council approve and adopt the FY 22/23 budget in order to generate correct financial reporting and auditing needed in all departments and to receive allocation of Prop 172 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) certification. NEW BUSINESS NB 1. Adoption by First Reading of Ordinance No. 23-801 Amending Section 2-1.402 (Regular and Special Meetings) of Article 4 (Meetings) of Chapter 1 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration) of the California City Municipal Code - by Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt by first reading, Ordinance No. 23-801 Amending Section 2-1.402 (Regular and Special Meetings) of Article 4 (Meetings) of Chapter 1 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration) of the California City Municipal Code.3March 14, 2023

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, AGENDA REQUESTS, AND AB1234 REPORTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for council members to present information, announcements, and items that have come to their attention. The Brown Act precludes Council, staff or public discussion. Short staff responses are appropriate. The Council will take no formal action. A Council member may request the City Clerk to calendar an item for consideration at a future meeting or refer an item to staff. ADJOURNMENT AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING: This agenda was posted on all official City bulletin boards and the City website at least 72 hours prior to the Council Meeting. Socorro Chavez, City Clerk4March 14, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL DATE: 03/14/2023 TO: City Council FROM: Recreation Supervisor – Theresa Oaks SUBJECT: Department Report for the Month of February ______________________________________________________________________ Events Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Safe haven Kids league on April 8th for annual Easter Egg hunt and Easter Event. The first weekend of May (the 6 th and 7th ) will be the City’s Desert Tortoise Days event which will include a parade, live music, and carnival rides. If anyone is interested in participating in the parade or being a vendor, please reach out to the parks department at 760-373-3530. Operations During the month of February, we had an unusually high turnover. A few staff left for promotions and for full time employment. We want to wish them the best of luck. Maintenance staff has gotten a handle on the graffiti and has been focused on cleaning and making small repairs. Staff are moving forward with the Balsitis playground and basketball court project. Staff will also be holding another town hall meeting at the Art Center on March 25th at 10 AM to talk more about the 5-year plan. The parks and recreation commission has revised their meeting schedule to be the third Monday of the month at 6 pm. Parks and Rec is still in dire need of lifeguards, if anyone is interested in becoming a lifeguard please print out the app from the city website, or apply on Indeed. DR15March 14, 2023

Programming Programming will continue to include adult aerobics (Tues, Wed and Fri at 10 am) adult walking club (Tues, Wed, and Fri at 11 am), as well as open gym. Staff are still working with We Got Next Sports which has brought a phenomenal basketball program, NFL flag football as well as cheerleading. In the coming year they will be adding Soccer, as well as tackle football. Staff continues to partner with the Art Commission in hosting art classes for kids of all ages. The Art Commission also hosts a paint n sip the third Saturday of every month. ABC Learning Program is currently running at capacity with a waiting list. Future Programming Staff is planning for summer camp. Line dancing will begin in May. Staff are working fervently to find lifeguards, and lifeguard training. One staff attended training in Lancaster, and will be testing soon, and parks is currently looking for more training and testing opportunities.16March 14, 2023

DEPARTMENT REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 2023 FROM: INTERWEST/PLANNING SUBJECT: MONTHLY PLANNING DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL REPORT Staff 1-Planning Clerk (LaShelle Cooper) 1-Planning Admin (Lilia “Liz” Garcia) 1-City Planner (Open Position) 1-Consulting Company (Interwest) Projects/Applications This report includes the following item: • A summary of projects approved in the month of February 2023 Review of Pending General Plan Amendments/Rezones The City has received six requests for General Plan Amendments (GPAs) and zoning amendments (Rezones). GPA’s represent significant decisions for the City and require that applicants complete environmental reviews subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council had a policy discussion regarding these applications in February. Staff will begin the environmental review of these GPA/Rezone applications. Avantus Solar Projects The firm 8 Minute Energy, applicant for the Kudu and Bellefield solar projects has changed its name to Avantus – same company and same staff. Avantus is moving forward with construction of the Kudu project and City staff are now engaged in reviewing the project plans and ensuring compliance with all conditions or approval and mitigation measures established for the project. Avantus has set an ambitious goal of beginning construction this spring and staff is hard at work reviewing project plans. Supernal/Hyundai Technical Center Supernal Hyundai has received approvals for both Phase 1A and Phase 1B, the City has issued various building permits for the project and construction is now underway. Director’s Hearing The following projects were approved at the Director’s Hearing in February: SPR 22-10, 22-28, 22-31, 22-56 Progress on SPR Backlog Staff is continuing to reduce the backlog of applications with completion of eight SPRs in October, five SPRs in December, four in January, and four in February. An addition 3 projects are scheduled for the March 16 th DH meeting. Efforts are balancing the goals of clearing older applications while providing appropriate responses on new applications. Thank You17March 14, 2023

Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis B74:M123(NC) C 18-08 Regal Green 2/14/2018 No DH date-no app// Project Phase 1-4 built, owner requests CO already. Applicant needs to come in with application for Phase 4, CEQA - 15183 C 19-05 Innovative Real Estate C 18-08 Regal Green No DH date-no app// Project Phase 1-4 built, owner requests CO already. Applicant needs to come in with application for Phase 4, CEQA - 15183 C 18-32 C 18-38 Sunepoint IS/MND Given Temporary Occupancy that has now expired. Have an access issue - question on access route. Need to review updated CEQA document. See also "Cal City Cannabis Park". Confirm applicant has three Agency comment letters. Applicant required to provide property owners consent for proposed access. 7/28/22 - Doug to determine next steps. 8/3/22 - Ramon confimed that the site is operational and seeking to expand. 8/4/22 - Doug to to research site history and issues and decide next steps for the illegal use. 8/11/22 - no updates from Doug.//email sent requesting update from owner what has he actually constructed to date? LMc 3/3/23// C 20-30 Yerba Gardens, APN 302-273-37 per call 661 440-8212 12-29-22 they have pulled permits for two buildings but no SPR approval in file. // AB 52 Sent on 11/17/22 // NOE/project needs updates possibly dead project C ?? APN 216-113-08, 09 and 10 IS/MND NA 11/11/22 signed application not in folder// incomplete C 21-04 Soft Gold APN 216-010-04 IS/MND 02/05/21 11/11/22 application ready to review// 12/08 email sent need response by 12/18 or deemed withdrawn C 21-19 Zheng/Soft Gold IS/MND assigned to RW // code compliance issues//RW sent email to them 2/15/23 C 21-32 Urban Design Specalists IS/MND 04/05/21 Previous SDR approved in 2019 with MND. MS to confirm project status. APN 206-031-19 C 21-48 Willow Wellness IS/MND NA 1.23.23 Emailed applicant, asked for additional info and letter authrozing cultivation // Needs additional project description information// 10/5/22 - SPR app deemed incomplete by MS. C 21-52 Green Farmhouse 11/30/22 Lark spoke with engineering who confirmed the latest site plan for review is dated 1/13/2021 // LM called applicant and let them know the letter authorizing cultivation is still missing/incomplete as of 12/14/22 C 21-53 Green Elephant Farms/APN 225-221-02 &03 IS/MND 11/08/21 APPROVED DH 1/19/2023 // Deferral Agreement requirements for off-site improvements that I will add as a COA for the owner’s approval NC 21-56 Mr.Calderon/APN 212-320-36 IS/MND 12/14/21 4 plex11/11/22 Documents are in the shared drive // March 16nd DH C 22-03 Vass Green/APN 216-130-01 IS/MND 01/18/22 fees paid // information needed from applicant, CEQA needed // retention basin in middle of parking lot + setptic tank // as of 2.24.2023 applicant has been contacted they need: Biological Assessment/CEQA, photos of site + hydrants C 22-04 Exotica Nursery Gardens/APN 206-042- 07 IS/MND 01/18/22 information needed from applicant, no CEQA doc. // 8/25/22 - Doug to contact applicant and Arrow Eng to discuss site issues and correction req’ts. // fees paid C 22-05 7 Leaves/APN 216-150-19 IS/MND 01/20/22 need approval letters, app to provide//need COA for burrowing owls //no rush app undecided if leasing bldg//LMc 12-30-22//deemed withdrawn 1/27/23 LMc C 22-08 Mr.Jensen/Traditional Ranch/APN 457- 020-05,11,12 and 26 IS/MND 02/09/22 CEQA and completed application in folder - needs letter from city manager authorizing cultivation // C 22-11 Allay Essence/APN 299-264-02 IS/MND 02/22/22 2-23-23 DH C 22-12 APN 302-273-03 IS/MND 03/03/22 need supporting documents from applicant: deed, letter authrozing cultivation, photos, OS and fire hydrants // fees paid C 22-13 APN 302-271-07 IS/MND 03/15/22 10/7/22 - circulate site plan for department comments. Determine required CEQA. need supporting documents from applicant: deed, letter authrozing cultivation, photos, OS and fire hydrants // fees paid // 1.20.2023 requested environmental documents from applicant C 22-20 Mr. Vardan / APN 216-150-41 NOE 04/29/22 8/24/22 - MS confirmed app is deemed complete. 9/1/22 - applicant has sites in code violations, project on hold per Doug and Paul. // NOE sent to Deanna Evans 11/30/22 // 03/02/23 still pending C 22-24 Nestle / APN 206-031-27, 28 NOE 07/11/22 staff report completed//Fire requiring additional egress NC 22-38 Dollar General/APN 213-110-26 IS/MND 08/18/22 11/11/22 bio study in folder//CEQA & staff report assigned to RW // parcel map to be submitted project on hold NC 22-45 Bellefield Solar TBD 10/06/22 Ask Paul for Documents C 22-47 Calrox Cannabis Business Complex IS/MND 9/15/2022 NOI published 1/16-2/16 // AB 52 1-13-23// IS/MND needed 1-27-23//COAs needed from Ramon C 22-49 Hovanes NOE applicant requested to reopen file 2-6-23 C? 22-50 SFV Caregivers VOID this was approved as SPR 21-42. 12/01/22 Documents were sent from Marie NC 22-51 FAMILY Dollar Expansion complete C 22-52 APN 206-032-32 11/14/2022 applicant requested to reopen 2-6-23. waiting for fees & final CEQA documents LMc 2-21 C 22-53 APN 206-032-37 TBD 1/18/2022 deemed withdrawn by applicant due to lack of response. City to send ltr to property owner 1-25-23 LMc NC 22-56 AMFC Day Program NOE 11/23/2022 staff report completed// Feb 2nd DH // previous use permit at the site- not needed C 23-02 Mojave Jade MND 1/31/2023 revised site plan and addendum to MND C 23-03 Attil Farms MND 1/31/2023 revised site plan and addendum to MND NC 23-05 The Winsom Church 2/28/2023 Varriance and Use Permit needed SITE PLAN REVIEW - Under Review & Verification of Project Status18March 14, 2023

PROJECT APPLICANT/APN CEQA APP DATE Unknown 12223 APN 302-271-38 TBD 4/14/2021 NC 12300 L. Krelle/APN 203-273-34 IS/MND 4/19/2021 Unknown 12324 APN 216-114-01 IS/MND NC 12374 V. Lungari/APN 350-031-02 IS/MND 11/10/2020 C 12401 A. Tsaturiyan/APN 302-273-30 IS/MND 4/13/2021 C 12407 APN 302-271-19 IS/MND 4/12/2021 C 12417 APN 302-271-15 IS/MND NA C 12450 APN 229-010-37 IS/MND 12/16/2021 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT/APN CEQA APP DATE NC 22-01 APN 302-274-01, 02, 03, 04 & 05 3/22/2022 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT/APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE NC 21-02 M.Ellison/9532 Rea Ave/10' instead of 8' N/A 04/21/21 NC 21-03 J. Heller/9800 Joshua Bld. Block Wall N/A 3/1/2021 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT/APN CEQA APP DATE C 21-07 R. Milner/APN 225-201-12 IS/MND 10/18/2021 C 22-01 Mr. Leaf/APN 302-020-22 IS/MND 3/16/2022 C 22-02 Olivia Davidson / APN 302-391-19 -- 3/30/2022 NC 22-04 Padron/10856 Hanover -- 8/11/2022 C 22-06 Alina Shapiulaeva -- 2022 NC 22-07 Dennis Gootrad -- 2022 VARIANCES ZONE CHANGES TENATIVE TRACT MAPS Tenative Parcel Maps19March 14, 2023

Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT / APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE NC 23-04 Hair and Nails to Dye For IS/MND incomplete NC 23-05 The Winsome Church IS/MND incomplete Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT / APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE NC 22-36 RV Park/APN 218-010-04/IS/MND required//incomplete app TBD 8/9/2022 NC 19-04 8 Minute Solar - Kudu EIR 08/06/19 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT/APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE Unknown 22-01 George Mamayan/APN 302-273-31,32 and 33 waiting for conveyance deed N/A 1/12/2022 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT / APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE C 19-02 Leland Krelle/APN's 299-263-01 & 08 N/A 03/27/19 C 19-03 Leland Krelle/APN's 299-263-04 & 05 N/A 03/27/19 C 19-04 Leland Krelle/APN's 261-111-05, 06, 09 & 10 N/A 09/23/19 C 21-02 Arvin Bagdsaryan/APN's 216-010-14 & 30 N/A 02/19/21 Unknown 21-06 Jason VanCuren/APN's 206-032-20 & 21 N/A 03/29/21 Unknown 21-07 Patrick Henderson/APN 302-271-01 & 39 N/A 10/07/21 C 22-01 APN 299-263-01 & 08/All One Solution N/A 02/22/22 NC 22-02 APN 203-420-02 & 30?Urgent Care N/A 03/15/22 NC 22-03 APN 225-221-02 & 03/Karo Dzheragyan N/A 04/07/22 C 22-05 APN 206-031-27 & 28 NA 06/20/022 Cannabis (C) Non-Cannabis (NC) PROJECT APPLICANT / APN CEQA TYPE APP DATE C 22-37 El Patron/22510 Curtis Pl Unit 300 NA 08/17/22 NEW PROJECTS Feb 2023 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT LOT MERGER SITE PLAN REVIEW (MINOR) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS NOTE: NEXT MEETING THE PROJECTS LISTED ABOVE WILL BE MOVED TO ASSOCIATED PROJECT TYPE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES20March 14, 2023

ITEM NO. DEPARTMENT REPORT COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM March 14, 2023 PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, OHV Manager SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT Events President’s Holiday weekend brought in a good number of visitors. Approximately 250 visible RV groups in the OHV riding area were accounted for. The next holiday staff will prepare for, before the season slows down, will be Easter. Operations Ground crew continues to maintain OHV riding areas, install signage, and upkeep amenities. All projects have been completed for the ground operations grant. Staff has been busy cleaning up riding areas and routes. Park aides are preparing for the upcoming holiday. Manager Updates Staff has successfully submitted applications for the G23 OHMVR Division Grants Program in the following areas of Ground Operations, Education & Safety, Law Enforcement, and Development. Intent to award for these applications will be posted on August 5, 2023, on the OHMVR Division website. Finance Report For the month of February, OHV sales totaled $8,664.00. These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals. *Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month. **OHV sales are deposited to specific OHV Permit Program GL revenue codes #29-3992 through #29- 3998. Please refer to financial statement for details. ***Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are allocated to GL revenue code 29-369121March 14, 2023

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ITEM NO. CC. 2 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM March 14, 2023 PREPARED BY: Inge Elmes, Acting City Manager SUBJECT: Approval to remove and install differential for OHV Front Loader BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION The OHV Department needs to replace the differential on the John Deere 2003 644E Front Loader. This piece of equipment is used consistently in the ground operations project deliverables in assisting with maintenance of the OHV riding areas. The Front Loader is also used as match to fulfill the ground operations grant agreement and is a crucial asset to the OHV program. Staff has worked diligently to maintain this piece of equipment and due to the age and normal wear, the differential has gone out and will need to be replaced. Costs will include the removal and installation of a new differential using John Deere parts from an after- market dealer, shipping costs for part, hauling charges and labor. This part comes with a 6-month warranty. All work and hauling will be performed by equipment company. Staff is recommending at this time that the replacement be completed instead of the purchase of a new Front Loader as new tires and a blade kit were recently installed. Two quotes are included as part needed is obsolete and no other companies could provide an accurate quote. The following quotes were obtained: • Coastline Equipment $25,460.31 plus tax • RDO Equipment Co. $5,826.47 cost does not include part or shipping charges FISCAL IMPACT Cost of $27,400.00, as included in proposed budget, allocated to GL code 29-4219-740. RECOMMENDATION Council to approve the completion of work to replace Front Loader differential with Coastline Equipment. ATTACHMENTS A. Quotes for Front Loader replacement of differential.37March 14, 2023

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