CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Jul 22, 2025 (Agenda)

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY JULY 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM 21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505 If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the 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: Web Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312631139 Meeting ID: 883 1263 1139 1. Public can dial into the Zoom line: a. One tap mobile: +16694449171,87254527178# US b. Dial the following number: +1 564 217 2000 US 2. 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 ended Marquette Hawkins MAYOR Michael Hurles Ronald Smith COUNCIL MEMBERS Christopher Lopez CITY MANAGER1 of 128

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. **Please take this time to turn off your cell phones ** CLOSED SESSION 4:00PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilmembers: Hurles, Smith, Mayor Hawkins ADOPT THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public are welcome to address the City Council ONLY on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Each member of the public will be given (3) three minutes to speak CLOSED SESSION CS 1. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision(d)(2) (Two Matters) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING 5:00PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION ROLL CALL – Councilmembers: Hurles, Smith, Mayor Hawkins DEPARTMENT REPORTS PD FD PW BLDG2 of 128

TREASURER REPORT CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from JM Powers Dated: JULY 11, 2025- Decline in single -Family Home Sales in First Half of Four Recent Calendar Years JULY 12, 2025- City Financials as of End of May; the Fiscal Peril Persists JULY 13, 2025- Approval of 2025/26 Introduces Cash Balance Changes CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS 1. California City Survey of the City’s Residents Concerning City Government and Services—George Nassar, Public Opinion Strategies PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR / PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for the public to address the City Council on any matter NOT on this agenda and over which the City Council has jurisdiction. Please state your name for the record and limit your comments to (3) three 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. 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, and 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 are to be limited to (3) three minutes. Roll call vote required. CC 1. Approve City Check Register dated 06/20/2025-07/03/2025 CC 2. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of California City Authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to update the City’s Alcohol and Drug Policy to accommodate changes in contact names, addresses, numbers, and other administrative matters, and to authorize updates to reflect new federal regulations as required by federal agencies. CONTINUED BUSINESS CB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Water Standby Charge-Fiscal Year 2025/-26 Levy Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 25-3143 CB 2. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Annual Rate Adjustment Request from WM Recommendation: Council to approve the proposed requests, including: a 3.8% increase for residential services, 3.8% and 3.23% increases for the Operating and Disposal3 of 128

components for roll off and commercial services, and the $20 per day inactivity fee for temporary roll off containers thar remain inactive for more than eleven (11) days. NEW BUSINESS NB 1 Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager and Robert Khuu, City Attorney’s Office Subject: Discussion and Direction Regarding Submitting a Tax Measure to the Voters at the November 2025 Special Municipal Election Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Council discuss and provide direction 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- July 18, 2025 I, Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk for the City of California City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing notice was posted on all official City bulletin boards and the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in compliance with the provisions of the Brown Act.4 of 128

11 14 16 15 14 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL VIOLENT CRIMES - JUNE 12 13 17 10 17 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL PROPERTY CRIMES - JUNE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM July 22, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety SUBJECT: PD MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT June 2025 Stats 0 0 0 0 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 MURDER - JUNE 29 36 39 28 31 0 10 20 30 40 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2021 - 2025 June Part 1 Crimes - as of 7/1/20255 of 128 DR-PD

0 0 1 7 4 9 6 5 0 MAY 2025 PART 1 CRIMES BY AREA 0 1 4 3 6 4 7 6 0 JUNE 2025 PART 1 CRIMES BY AREA MAY 2025 vs. JUNE 2025, DOWN BY 3% Part 1 Crimes May 2025 – 32 Part 1 Crimes June 2025 – 31 JUNE 2025 – PATROL STATISTICS Total Incidents (June): 1,334 Total Arrests (June): 17 Felony Arrests: 10 Misd. Arrests: 7 Total Incidents (2025): 8,453 Total Arrests (2025): 160 Felony Arrests: 90 Misd. Arrests: 70 Calls for Service (June): 1,109 Calls for Service (2025): 6,640 Citations Issued (June): 9 Citations Issued (2025): 1356 of 128

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM July 22, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety SUBJECT: FD MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT Current Notable Events: PROJECTS STATUS Carl Moyer AQMD Engine Replacement Grant: Approved Awaiting new engine arrival for award FEMA AFG Grant Training equipment Applied Awaiting a decision in the Spring Kern County OES- EOC Mobile Comm Equip. Awarded Awaiting Fulfillment Specialty Programs: • Pet Chip Reader Scans o June 2025: 6 scans o Annual 2025: 15 Fire Prevention, Inspections, and Education: • Regular business inspections are underway. • SB1205 State Mandated Inspections- still underway. • Plan Review, Construction Inspection, and acceptance testing requests are steady. • Prop 64 inspections- increasing frequency.7 of 128 DR- FD

Unit Status Incident Command Vehicle In-Service Brush Patrol In-Service Arson Vehicle In-Service Prevention Vehicle In-Service Code Enforcement Vehicle- Escape (Replacement on the way) Unrepairable- out of service Code Enforcement Vehicle- F150 Out-of-service- broken axle (Replacement on the way) Numerous issues. American La France Type-I Engine (Reserve) marginally in-service Several DOT issues require heavy maintenance and repair (waiting for budget). Pierce Type- I Engine (Front-line) In-Service. Type-III Engine (Wildland) In-Service Rescue Squad In-Service Utility 19 In-Service CERT Utility In- Service Admin 19 In-Service (being used for code enforcement) General Fleet Comments: • Small equipment is receiving regular maintenance. Incident Statistics June 2025 June 2024 • Fires: 20 o Building Fire: 3 o Vehicle: 6 o Outside/Other: 9 o Cooking: 2 • EMS: 157 • Hazardous Condition (no fire): 6 • Fires: 18 o Structure: 3 o Vehicle/RV: 3 o Outside/Rubbish: 11 o Fireworks (no fire): 2 • EMS: 137 • Hazardous Conditions: 78 of 128

• Service/Assist Calls: 16 • Good Intent Calls: 60 • False Alarms: 2 June 2025 Simultaneous Calls: 22 June 2025 Total Call Volume: 261 • Service/Assist calls: 22 • Good Intent: 50 • False Alarms: 6 June 2024 Simultaneous Calls: 16 June 2024 Total Call Volume: 241 Code Enforcement June 2025 Stats Location Type Location Field Date From To All All 06/01/2025 06/30/2025 Case Activity: Total New Cases 59 Closed Cases 43 Open Cases at start of period 342 Open Cases at end of period 358 Violation Activity New Violations Cited Total ABANDONED REFRIG/APPLIANCE 3 Abandoned Signs 9 ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES 8 ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY 109 of 128

ANIMALS 1 BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT 1 CFC ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 6 CFC ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION 4 CFC Carbon Monoxide Detection Required 1 CFC Door Operations- Blocked/Locked Exit 1 CFC Egress Locks, Unapproved 3 CFC Electrical Hazards/Unsafe Conditions 1 CFC Exit locked 2 CFC Fire Extinguisher Requirements 3 CFC PREMISES IDENTIFICATION 1 CFC Rescue opening blocked, residential 1 CFC Smoke detectors required, sleeping spaces 2 Dumping dirt on vacant land 1 ENCROACHMENT 3 FAIL TO MAINTAIN VACANT PROPERTY 1 FENCING VIOLATION 2 Fire Inspection 8 garage sale signs 8 Illegal Dumping 7 ILLEGAL PARKING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE 1 INFORMATION 2 Items stored outside at a business 1 Livestock Zoning Violation 1 LIVING IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 3 NO BUSINESS LICENSE 1 POOL FENCE 5 PUBLIC NUISANCE (property maintenance) 1 R ZONING VIOLATION 1 Red Tagged 1 Squatting/ Illegal Camping w/o Owner's Permission 4 SUBSTANDARD HOUSING 110 of 128

Trash Can Lids 7 UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS 11 Unlawful temporary property use. (Activity or business on a vacant lot) 4 UNPERMITTED YARD SALE 4 VACANT HOUSE REGISTRATION 2 Yard Sale Permit Issued 15 Totals 15211 of 128

BHT Engineering, Inc. UPDATED: 6/16/2025 FEDERAL / STATE FUNDED PROJECTS 1 19410 8/19/2019 CMAQ Redwood Blvd. Rehab. 5933-(029) - Preliminary Engineering 500-ft East of Hacienda Blvd. to 98th Street 12/02/19: Environmental Completed. 2/01/21: Email & Phone comm with Raquel Pacheco from Kern COG. City applied for 2021 CMAQ Call for projects. Kern COG Recommended Construction funds for funding 2021 CMAQ Call for Projects. 03/07/24 – Const RFA submitted to Caltrans for processing. 04/24/24 - Receive Caltrans Const E-76 and Finance Letter. 04/30/24 – Received PSA from Caltrans - City to accept PSA at 5/14/24 CC meeting. 06/17/24: Spectrum and Frontier to adjust utilities. Construction is underway, completion expected June 2025. Close-out to follow. 2 20407 3/18/2021 Mendiburu Rd Reconstruction. 5399-(031) CMAQ paving of existing dirt road from Hacienda to Neuralia. City approved program supplement 02/23/2021. Environmental completed. Design In Progress. Invoices sent to Caltrans. Construction plans ready, project specifications in progress, staff report for council approval of bidding phase January 17th 2023. Bids opened March 16, 2023. 6 bids received; apparent low bidder is Granite Cons. Project Underfunded. Requested more CMAQ funds to Kern COG. 4/5/23 TTAC committee recommended additional CMAQ funds. 4/20/23 Kern County Board voted to authorize additional funds $993,669. 06/13/23 - Council awarded project to Granite Const. Construction COMPLETED. 4/23/24 - City Accepted project, City Clerk to file NOC w County. 08/06/24 – Caltrans conducted post-construction review - all in order. 08/19/24 – Received Bridge ID 50C0419 from Caltrans. 08/28/24 – Received Contractor executed Ex 17-F and 17-O, reviewed and emailed a copy to Peter Mututwa @ Caltrans. -- Caltrans Close-out in progress 3 21420 7/13/2021 HSIP Cycle 10 - Pedestrian improvements On CCB from Yerba to Neuralia 3/26/21: Caltrans approved project. Caltrans approved PE funds on 08/02/21. Preliminary engineering Completed. 03/16/23 – Received Construction allocation letter from Caltrans. Bid Opening 6/22/23 - awarded to Cen-Cal Construction. Const. Completed. 4/23/24 - City Accepted project, City Clerk to file NOC w County. Caltrans Close-out in progress 19 23401 1/4/2023 Hacienda Blvd Rehabilitation 5399-(033) RSTP On Hacienda Blvd from Manzanita Ave to Redwood Blvd - Prepare construction plans and Specs for new Hacienda Blvd pavements rehabilitation. Received Caltrans E-76 on 02/08/2023 Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering. Project will designed together with TDA Art 3 project. 05/03/23 – Received fully executed program supplement agreement – and forwarded to City Staff. - Design Completed. 02/04/24 – Received and filed Const. E-76 from Caltrans. Bid opening July 11, 2024. 08/15/24 – City Council did not approve award of the project. 09/10/24 – Council approved award of project. 09/11/24 – Project completed. Close-out in progress 20 24411 8/2/2024 CMAQ - California City Blvd - Shoulder Paving On CCB from Baron Blvd to Maverick St. - Request Preliminary Engineering Phase 08/13/24 – Completed PE RFA and emailed to Caltrans for execution. Kern COG emailed EPSP to City and to Caltrans. 08/29/24 – Received PE E-76 and FN from Caltrans. 09/04/24 – Received program supplement from Caltrans at 9/24/24 CC meeting for acceptance. 09/09/24 – Received City executed Task order for PE. - Design/Environmental Phase In Progress 21 25401 1/7/2025 RSTP - California City Blvd Rehab - Hacienda Blvd. to 94th St. On CCB from Hacienda Blvd. tp 94th Street - Request Preliminary Engineering Phase 01/14/25 – Received City executed PE RFA, processed, and transmitted to Caltrans. - Awaiting Caltrans approval for PE Phase SB1 FUNDED PROJECTS 1 24407 5/7/2024 SB1- 2024 Call for Projects Kenniston St pavement rehabilitation from CCB to Walpole application phase SB1 2024 submittal completed uploaded to CalSMART. Project design to begin in July 2025 LOCAL FUNDED PROJECTS 1 22403 3/14/2022 Striping Plan at Redwood Blvd. & 98th Street Prepare Striping Plan for Installation of STOP Sign and markings at the intersection of Redwood Blvd. & 98th Street. 03/29/22 - Finalized DRAFT Striping Plan and emailed to City Manager (Anne Ambrose) for her to verify with consultant Engineer and City Attorneys if this is what they recommend. 08/06/22: Forwarded email from former City Manager (Anne) to City Manager (Doug) . 10/21/22 & 12/01/22: Forwarded email to Interim City Manager Dr. Jim Hart - regarding approval of striping plan by City Council. 10/23/23 - Sent email dated 10/4/22 to Joe Barragan regarding approval of striping plan by City Council. Also sent copy of Draft Striping Plan. - See BHT# 19410 Task Order Executed /Received CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY BHT PROJECT # PROJECT NAME / Limits PROJECT DESCRIPTION STATUS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVE PROJECTS LIST Page 1 CAL CITY - ACTIVE PROJECTS STATUS - PUBLIC12 of 128

BHT Engineering, Inc. 2 23409 6/11/2021 Isabella Blvd new water main construction from CCB to Moss Prepare construction plans and Specs for new construction of 12" water main on Isabella Blvd from CCB to Moss Ave (Approximately 9,000 ft). Formal bidding process. Design completed, currently waiting construction grant funds allocation from EPA 3 23410 6/11/2021 CCB new water main construction from Yerba to Neuralia Prepare construction plans and Specs for new construction of 12" water main on CCB from Yerba to Neuralia (Approximately 10,000 ft). Formal bidding process. Project on hold until funds are available 4 23411 8/9/2023 Well 3 Motor upgrade Prepare One-Line Diagram for Well #3 for new 200 HP well motor, plans and specifications. Formal bid process Currently seeking natural gas powered motor with Waukesha contractor. Quote preparation is in progress. 5 23412 7/27/2023 Splash Pad Skating Park project Prepare construction plans and specifications for the construction of new splash pad and skate park including onsite and offsite improvements Bid opening March 27, 2024. No bids received. Waiting for Council direction. Construction underway by ANM. Restroom Restrrom installation in progress. 6 23415 n/a Rancho Tracts Grants Rancho Tracts water replacement project Grant for project funding was prepared and sent State. Application submitted March 2024. One million awarded to project, implementation steps in progress. Received email from awarding agency, Cultural resources in progress. 7 24405 6/13/2024 Well 10 Rehabilitation Well 10 Rehabilitation Layne preparing a quote for rehabilitation expected end of August After analysis of Layne proposal, project will put out to bid. On Hold until next year budget 8 24409 6/13/2024 Wonder Acres Water Tank Install a 90,000 gal water storage and pumping equipment Record of Survey completed. Topographic survey and design in progress. Geotechnical Report in progress. Edison power coordination in progress. Edison green light received. Soils Report completed. Full design in progress 9 25402 3/7/2023 Indian Wells VGA Project IWVGA (Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority) Pipeline Project from Cal-City to Ridgecrest Began communications with Provost and Prichard Engineers for initial project planning and impacts on Cal-City's right of way. Indian Wells to reimburse for all plan checking and project coordination process within City's right of way. Ok to continue per PW email 03/07/2023. 10/04/23 City received $30K initial fee from Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority. Project coordination in progress 10 25403 1/2/2025 City Yard Area Lights Installation of area lights improvements Design on hold per recent fire. Waiting for new buildings layouts 11 25404 11/4/1966 Splash Pad Parking Lot New parking lot on Conklin for the Splash Pad Paking lot layout completed waitng for quotes. 12 25406 Little League Area lights Field lighting upgrades Have one quote from AM Electric now to include remove and replacement of elecrical panel. Girls softball field to be included. 13 25407 T&M FAA ACIP 2025 FAA-CALTRANS DIV OF AERONAUTICS ACIP in progress. FAA meeting with CM April 2025 14 25408 2/13/2025 2024 LAMP ANNUAL REPORT Local funded project COMPLETED 15 25409 T&M SB1-2025 CALL FOR PROJECTS SB-1 FUNDED PROJECT COMPLETED Project uploded to CAL-SMARTS for FY25-26 16 25410 5/2/2025 TDA Call for Projects TDA-Hacienda Pedestrian Improvements COMPLETED application sent to KERNCOG May 30-2025. kERCOG APPROVED the funding for this project 17 25411 6/2/2025 CMAQ Call for Projects CMAQ CCB Pedestrian Improvements COMPLETED application sent to KERNCOG 18 25412 5/29/2025 RSTP Call for Projects RSTP North Loop Rehabilitation COMPLETED application sent to KERNCOG 19 25413 5/21/2025 SB-1 Funded SB-1 Kenniston Design Phase In progress 20 25414 5/14/2025 Vivian Water Main Replacement Local funded project In progress 21 25415 2/13/2024 SCE Elec Service Phase IV Local funded project In progress 22 25416 DAR Steel Bldg TIRP-ZETCP Funded project Task order in progress UPDATED: 6/16/2025 Page 2 CAL CITY - ACTIVE PROJECTS STATUS - PUBLIC13 of 128

DR- PW COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM July 22, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager Joe Barragan, Public Works Director SUBJECT: May- Public Work Departmental Report Public Works Monthly Council Report June 30, 2025 Desert Clean Up Crew FY Total May Total Total Work Orders: 701 87 Closed Work Orders: 701 87 Open Work Orders: 0 0 Dial-A-Ride FY Total May Total Regular Fares $ 8,732.00 $ $ Seniors/Disabled/Children 5,123.00 $ Desert Jade $ 451.00 $ Total Fares $ 12,689.00 $ Number of Riders 8336 1173 Number of Operating Days 125 17 Street Department FY Total May Total Total Work Orders: 949 9914 of 128

Closed Work Orders: 949 99 Open Work Orders: 0 0 Asphalt Patch(s) sq.ft.: 15,554 1048 Pot Hole Repair(s) p.h.: 8251 1622 Water Department FY Total May Total Total Work Orders: 977 110 Closed Work Orders: 977 110 Open Work Orders: 0 0 Meter Replacement(s): 1 0 New Meter Installments (Service): 12 0 New Main Water Line Extension (linear feet): 0 0 Main Water Line Replacement(linear feet): 0 0 Main Sewer Line (linear feet): 0 0 Water Service Line (linear feet): 67 4 Standby Callouts: 175 Citizen Complaints: 262 40 *Information found in this report is based on the following dates: *Monthly* June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. * Fiscal Year* July 1, 2024, through June 30, 202515 of 128

DR-BLDG COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM July 22, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christopher Lopez, City Manager Joe Barragan, Public Works Director SUBJECT: BLDG MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT Building June Total FY 24-25 to Date Inspections 175 2080 Projects Finaled 23 442 Commercial Inspections 3 105 Commercial Inspection Finaled 1 20 Permit Applications Received 58 561 Plan Checks Received (Solar, Construction, BHT) 37 587 Plan Check Completed 37 587 New Residential Home Permits 5 102 New Commercial Building Permits 0 5 New Cannabis Building Permits 0 3 Total Permits Issued 54 67016 of 128

BLOCK WALL CARPORT CODE ENFORCEMENT (RED TAG) COMMERICIAL FINAL DRAINIAGE DRYWALL NAILING 7 ELECTRICAL PANEL 10 ELECTRICAL RELEASE 10 ELECTRICAL ROUGH 10 FIRE SEPERATION WALL FOOTING AND SLAB 12 FOUNDATION FRAMING FLOOR FRAMING ROOF SHEATHING 12 FRAMING ROUGH (Walls/Shear Panels) 8 GARAGE GAS PRESSURE TEST HVAC 2 HOT MOP/SHOWER PAN INSULATION 8 LATHING 1 LASER LEVEL FLOWLINE 10 LEACH FIELD MECHANICAL ROUGH 6 N-SFD FINAL 9 PANEL UPGRADE 3 PATIO FINAL 3 PATIO COVER 4 POOL PLUMBING ROUGH 6 RE-ROOF 5 SEEPAGE PIT 7 SEPTIC TANK 7 SET BACKS 10 SEWERLINE SIDING SOLAR 9 SPECIAL INSPECTION SPECIAL TRENCH TEMP ELECTRICAL UFER FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND PLUMBING 10 WATER HEATER 3 WINDOWS MISCELLANEOUS 3 175 3 RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION DETAILS JUNE 2025 RES TOTAL INSPECTIONS JUNE 2025 COMM INSPECTIONS JUNE 2025 RES COMPLETE/FINAL INSPECTIONS 23 175 RESEDENTIAL CORRECTIONS JUNE 25 33 COMM FINAL INSPECTIONS 1 COMM CORRECTIONS JUNE 25 0 2-VERIZON APPROACH 1-COMM PRE-INSPECTION17 of 128

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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM June 2025 Report TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBJECT: TREASURER MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT Balance on Net Balance on Percent 5/31/2025 Transactions 6/30/2025 of Total Bank of the Sierra -- General Checking 2,369,580$ (1,266,427)$ 1,103,153$ 5.57% Bank of the Sierra -- Cannibas Checking 714,939$ 19,872$ 734,810$ 3.71% Sub-Total Operating Accounts 3,084,518$ (1,246,555)$ 1,837,963$ Balance on Net Balance on Percent 5/31/2025 Transactions 6/30/2025 of Total Local Agency Investment Fund (122) 12,240,504$ -$ 12,240,504$ 61.76% Kern County Investment Fund (20202) 4,699,782$ -$ 4,699,782$ 23.71% Multi-Bank Securities (CD Manager) 1,032,435$ 7,715$ 1,040,151$ 5.25% Sub-Total Investment Accounts 17,972,721$ 7,715$ 17,980,437$ Total City Operating Funds 21,057,240$ (1,238,840)$ 19,818,399$ 100.00% Checking & CD Accounts 5/31/2025 Net Transactions 6/30/2025 Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking 2,041,619$ 11,548$ 2,053,167$ 72.56% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7653 113,243$ 357$ 113,599$ 4.01% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 7654 141,646$ 446$ 142,092$ 5.02% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6574 259,468$ 817$ 260,285$ 9.20% Housing Corp. -- Bank of the Sierra, CD 6582 259,468$ 817$ 260,285$ 9.20% Total Housing Corporation Funds 2,815,444$ 13,983$ 2,829,428$ 100.00% Checking & CD Investment Accounts 5/31/2025 Net Transactions 6/30/2025 SDI -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking 479,285$ (63)$ 479,222$ 0.52% SDI -- Bank of the Sierra CD 264,752$ 533$ 265,286$ 0.29% SDI -- US Bank Investments * 90,771,323$ 764,315$ 91,535,637$ 99.19% Total SDI Agency Funds 91,515,360$ 764,785$ 92,280,145$ 100.00% Checking & Investment Accounts 5/31/2025 Net Transactions 6/30/2025 Successor -- Bank of the Sierra, Checking 214,118$ 427,618$ 641,736$ 42.67% RDA/Successor -- US Bank Investments 862,086$ -$ 862,086$ 57.33% Total Successor Agency Funds 1,076,204$ 427,618$ 1,503,822$ 100.00% Restricted SDI Accounts Note: Interest earned from the SDI CD is directly deposited into the SDI checking account monthly. Restricted RDA/Successor Agency Accounts Restricted Housing Corporation Accounts FROM: Keith Middleton, City Treasurer The values presented in this report are extracted from End of Month bank and investments statements. The General Funds investment portfolio consists of funds for operations, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), water rate stabilization, administration replacements and reserves. General Operating Accounts General Investment Accounts 1 of 2 DR-Treasurers Report21 of 128

June 2025 Report INVESTMENT POLICY 5/31/2025 6/30/2025 Beginning Market Value 90,900,350 90,771,323 Ending Market Value 90,771,323 91,535,637 (129,027) 764,315 5/31/2025 6/30/2025 Beginning Market Value - - Ending Market Value - - - - 5/31/2025 6/30/2025 Beginning Market Value 0 0 Ending Market Value 0 0 - - 5/31/2025 6/30/2025 Beginning Market Value 3 3 Ending Market Value 3 3 - - 5/31/2025 6/30/2025 Beginning Market Value 862,082 862,082 Ending Market Value 862,082 862,082 - - Total RDA/Successor Investment Assets 862,086 862,086 Total "US Bank" Investment Assets 91,633,408 92,397,723 Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX RESERVE Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146003) Market Value Summary - REDEVELOPEMENT AGENCY PROJ AREA TAX Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146000) Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX INTEREST Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146001) Market Value Summary - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Proj Area TAX PRINCIPAL Investment Results (Acct. Number 211146002) RDA/Successor Agency Accounts California City, California 93505 TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENT The Treasurer shall invest the City's monies as permitted in the Citie's approved investment policy and approval of both the City Manager and Finance Director. The Treasurer shall consider current and projected cash needs in making such investments. US Bank SDI Account Market Value Summary - CUSTODIAN ACCOUNT Investment Results (Acct. Number 104388-010) US Bank 2 of 222 of 128

P r e p a r e d B y George Nassar, Partner California City Survey #250165 July 7-13, 2025 A Survey of 130 Registered Voters in California City PRESENTATION23 of 128

Methodology • Public Opinion Strategies presents the key findings from a survey of registered voters in California City. • George Nassar was the pollster and primary researcher. Tommy Dow was the project director, and Jeff Lance provided analytical assistance. • The survey was conducted July 7-13, 2025. • The survey was conducted among N=130 registered voters in California City, CA. • The margin of error for a sample size of N=130 is ±8.59%. Survey Time Frame Audience24 of 128

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Right Direction 17% Wrong Track 71% Right Direction Wrong Track Don’t Know/Refused A majority say California City is off on the wrong track and disapprove of City leadership. Generally speaking, do you think things in California City are headed in the right direction or are they pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Approve 19% Disapprove 77% Approve Disapprove Don’t Know/Refused Next, do you approve or disapprove of the job the California City leadership is doing? 17% 71% 12% 19% 77% 4%26 of 128

17% 21% 16% 15% 15% 20% 71% 75% 73% 65% 73% 68% Total GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Right Direction Wrong Track City Direction City Leadership Approval -54 -54 -57 -50 -58 -48 Approve Disapprove 19% 16% 20% 21% 19% 18% 77% 80% 80% 71% 76% 77% Total GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) -58 -64 -60 -50 -57 -59 Pessimism is consistent across both party and gender.27 of 128

17% 32% 13% 12% 13% 22% 4% 71% 62% 67% 79% 83% 58% 67% Total 18-34 (26%) 35-54 (32%) 55+ (42%) White (46%) Non-White (52%) Parcel Tax Und. (16%) Right Direction Wrong TrackCity Direction City Leadership Approval -54 -30 -54 -67 -70 -36 -63 Approve Disapprove 19% 34% 13% 14% 13% 25% 7% 77% 63% 81% 83% 84% 69% 84% Total 18-34 (26%) 35-54 (32%) 55+ (42%) White (46%) Non-White (52%) Parcel Tax Und. (16%) -58 -29 -68 -69 -71 -44 -77 Those aged 18-34 and non-white voters have a slightly less negative view than all residents.28 of 128

Nearly two-thirds of voters do not believe that the City’s government is responsive to its citizens. Next, do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The City of California City’s government is responsive to its citizens. Total Agree Total Disagree Strongly Disagree GOP (32%) 21% 71% 48% Independent (34%) 27% 66% 35% Democrat (34%) 22% 68% 42% Men (48%) 25% 66% 41% Women (52%) 21% 70% 42% 18-34 (26%) 30% 65% 32% 35-54 (32%) 23% 70% 38% 55+ (42%) 19% 69% 50% White (46%) 15% 75% 43% Non-White (52%) 31% 63% 39% Dis. Leaders (77%) 10% 83% 52% Parcel Tax Und. (16%) 23% 51% 21% Total Agree 23% Total Disagree 68% Strongly Disagree 42% 27% 42% 7% 16% Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree29 of 128

Top Priorities for the City30 of 128

GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Dis. Leaders (77%) 44% 28% 31% 34% 34% 31% 7% 25% 19% 15% 20% 16% 21% 13% 15% 19% 14% 17% 10% 13% 14% 11% 14% 13% 2% - 7% 1% 4% 4% - - 4% 1% 1% 2% - 2% - 2% - 1% Improving infrastructure and street repair is, by far, the most important priority on voters’ minds followed by economic growth and public safety. 34% 17% 16% 13% 3% 1% 1% % Important Improving infrastructure and street repair Economic development and job creation Managing the city’s growth and development Public safety and emergency response Beautifying public spaces Holding down taxes and fees Airport improvements Which of the following issues do you believe should be the top priority for elected officials in California City?31 of 128

18-34 (26%) 35-54 (32%) 55+ (42%) White (46%) Non-White (52%) Parcel Tax Und. (16%) 33% 26% 41% 44% 27% 29% 29% 18% 10% 13% 23% 5% 22% 11% 16% 15% 18% 16% 6% 19% 12% 8% 16% 7% - 5% 3% 1% 4% 14% - - 3% 1% 1% - - 3% - 2% - - Improving infrastructure and street repair is the most important priority across both age and ethnicity. Which of the following issues do you believe should be the top priority for elected officials in California City? 34% 17% 16% 13% 3% 1% 1% % Important Improving infrastructure and street repair Economic development and job creation Managing the city’s growth and development Public safety and emergency response Beautifying public spaces Holding down taxes and fees Airport improvements32 of 128

75% 57% 31% 29% 25% 12% 7% 6% 36% 60% 63% 63% 30% 91% GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Dis. Leaders (77%) 82% 66% 79% 78% 73% 75% 68% 47% 57% 53% 61% 53% 26% 40% 28% 37% 26% 24% 32% 25% 30% 25% 32% 18% 28% 22% 24% 24% 25% 19% 7% 9% 20% 14% 11% 9% 7% 9% 5% 7% 7% 3% Satisfied Dissatisfied Next, I’m going to read you some specific city services and departments. Please tell me if you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied with the service provided. If you don’t have enough information to rate a particular service, please just say so. Fire Department response times Police Department services Parks and recreation facilities Community beautification efforts City communication with residents Airport facilities and services Street maintenance and repair Voters are most satisfied with Fire Department response times and the Police Department. They are most dissatisfied with street maintenance and repair. Very 52% Very 18% Very 40% Very 41% Very 40% Very 76% Very 21% % Satisfied33 of 128

75% 57% 31% 29% 25% 12% 7% 6% 36% 60% 63% 63% 30% 91% 18-34 (26%) 35-54 (32%) 55+ (42%) White (46%) Non-White (52%) Parcel Tax Und. (16%) 76% 83% 70% 75% 77% 70% 59% 45% 66% 57% 59% 54% 55% 28% 20% 22% 39% 23% 35% 31% 23% 21% 37% 27% 42% 15% 21% 21% 28% 15% 17% 14% 8% 6% 18% 7% 6% 5% 9% 7% 6% 8% % Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Next, I’m going to read you some specific city services and departments. Please tell me if you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied with the service provided. If you don’t have enough information to rate a particular service, please just say so. Fire Department response times Police Department services Parks and recreation facilities Community beautification efforts City communication with residents Airport facilities and services Street maintenance and repair Very 52% Very 18% Very 40% Very 41% Very 40% Very 76% Parks, recreation facilities, community beautification efforts, and communication with residents all receive generally poor ratings. Very 21%34 of 128

Next, I’m going to read you some potential projects and initiatives that the City of California City could undertake. For each one, please tell me how important it is to you personally—is it extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not very important? 95% 84% 83% 80% 80% 71% 66% 65% 57% 25% 23% Ranked by % Total Important Extremely % Repairing streets and fixing potholes throughout the city. Maintaining and improving city parks and providing recreational programs for youth. Increasing transparency in city government through improved communication and public reporting. Attracting and retaining qualified police officers and firefighters through competitive pay and benefit. Supporting economic development to attract new businesses and create local jobs. Restoring Central Park, including maintenance and improvements to the Lake. Improving the city’s appearance through beautification projects such as landscaping, street cleaning, and maintaining public spaces. Addressing the stray animal problem and improving animal control services. Strengthening public safety through increased code enforcement and compliance. Upgrading and maintaining the city golf course. Improving and expanding airport facilities to support aviation services. 51% Extremely 35% Extremely 39% Extremely 36% Extremely 38% Extremely 28% Extremely 27% Extremely 27% Extremely 19% Extremely Repairing streets and fixing potholes is the most important initiative that voters say the City should undertake.35 of 128

95% 84% 83% 80% 80% 71% 66% 65% 57% 25% 23% GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Dis. Leaders (77%) 97% 98% 90% 95% 96% 96% 84% 93% 75% 82% 86% 86% 79% 84% 85% 84% 81% 89% 88% 85% 67% 73% 86% 81% 81% 83% 76% 78% 82% 82% 72% 67% 74% 67% 74% 71% 63% 67% 69% 72% 61% 69% 63% 62% 69% 62% 67% 62% 54% 67% 49% 51% 62% 57% 30% 29% 15% 22% 27% 24% 27% 22% 20% 21% 25% 20% Repairing streets and fixing potholes throughout the city. Maintaining and improving city parks and providing recreational programs for youth. Increasing transparency in city government through improved communication and public reporting. Attracting and retaining qualified police officers and firefighters through competitive pay and benefit. Supporting economic development to attract new businesses and create local jobs. Restoring Central Park, including maintenance and improvements to the Lake. Improving the city’s appearance through beautification projects such as landscaping, street cleaning, and maintaining public spaces. Addressing the stray animal problem and improving animal control services. Strengthening public safety through increased code enforcement and compliance. Upgrading and maintaining the city golf course. Improving and expanding airport facilities to support aviation services. Total Important Repairing streets and fixing potholes is the most important initiative across every key group. The golf course and airport are much lower priorities. Next, I’m going to read you some potential projects and initiatives that the City of California City could undertake. For each one, please tell me how important it is to you personally—is it extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not very important?36 of 128

95% 84% 83% 80% 80% 71% 66% 65% 57% 25% 23% 18-34 (26%) 35-54 (32%) 55+ (42%) White (46%) Non-White (52%) Parcel Tax Und. (16%) 98% 91% 97% 95% 95% 91% 94% 87% 76% 83% 85% 79% 79% 88% 81% 82% 82% 83% 85% 71% 84% 84% 77% 72% 86% 81% 75% 80% 80% 72% 77% 73% 66% 62% 78% 71% 63% 73% 63% 60% 72% 64% 57% 76% 61% 60% 69% 54% 71% 53% 50% 45% 66% 45% 22% 18% 32% 29% 18% 26% 21% 24% 24% 11% 34% 9% Repairing streets and fixing potholes throughout the city. Maintaining and improving city parks and providing recreational programs for youth. Increasing transparency in city government through improved communication and public reporting. Attracting and retaining qualified police officers and firefighters through competitive pay and benefit. Supporting economic development to attract new businesses and create local jobs. Restoring Central Park, including maintenance and improvements to the Lake. Improving the city’s appearance through beautification projects such as landscaping, street cleaning, and maintaining public spaces. Addressing the stray animal problem and improving animal control services. Strengthening public safety through increased code enforcement and compliance. Upgrading and maintaining the city golf course. Improving and expanding airport facilities to support aviation services. Total Important Maintaining and improving city parks and the lake, supporting economic development, and improving communication are all important to voters. Next, I’m going to read you some potential projects and initiatives that the City of California City could undertake. For each one, please tell me how important it is to you personally—is it extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not very important?37 of 128

Ballot Initiatives38 of 128

Roughly half of voters support a parcel tax to fund improvements to city services. Over two-thirds of voters support the cannabis users tax initiative. There may be a proposal on an upcoming ballot that would establish a parcel tax to fund community improvements in California City. The revenue from this tax would be used for maintaining and improving city services, including public safety, infrastructure, and community facilities. If the election was being held today, would you vote yes or no on this proposal? Total Yes 49% Total No 32% Undecided 16% 8% 25% 28% 21% 16% There may also be a proposal to establish a Cannabis Operations Utility Users Tax in California City. This tax would be paid by cannabis businesses operating in the city and would generate revenue for general city services. If the election was being held today, would you vote yes or no on this proposal? Total Yes 68% Total No 24% Undecided 7% 6% 18% 51% 17% 7% Definitely Yes Probably yes Probably No Definitely No39 of 128

49% 43% 51% 52% 41% 56% 42% 32% 48% 24% 27% 39% 26% 37% Total GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Dis. Leaders (77%) Total Yes Total No Parcel Tax Initiative Cannabis Operations Utility Users Tax Initiative +17 -5 +27 +25 +2 +30 +5 Total Yes Total No 68% 69% 73% 60% 67% 68% 71% 24% 25% 19% 29% 27% 22% 20% Total GOP (32%) Ind (34%) Dem (34%) Men (48%) Women (52%) Dis. Leaders (77%) +44 +44 +54 +31 +40 +46 +51 Republicans are the group most opposed to a parcel tax.40 of 128