CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY April 14, 2026 Marquette Hawkins MAYOR Jim Creighton MAYOR PRO TEM Della Clark Ronald Smith COUNCIL MEMBERS Sean Grayson INTERIM CITY MANAGER AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505 & VIA ZOOM 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/87988480756 Meeting ID: 879 8848 0756 Passcode: 288834 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 Webinar 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 the City Clerk for a request to speak, and the City Clerk will unmute you. e. When requested to speak, state your name for the record f. Re-mute when your time to speak has endedPg 1 1

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY April 14, 2026 The 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 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilmembers: Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager. CS 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) One case: Jeremy Kosick v. City of California City, (Case No. BCV-24-103946) REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION ROLL CALL – Councilmembers: Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, Mayor Hawkins DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks and Recreation Cannabis OHV City Manager HousingPg 2 2

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY April 14, 2026 CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS J.M. Powers – April 6, 2026 CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 03/06/26 – 03/19/26 CC 2. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager Subject: Update of the Actions and Activities of Capitol Advocacy Partners (CAP) on Behalf of the City Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report. CC 3. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager Subject: 1) Adoption of a Successor Agency Resolution No. 26-3226 Declaring Certain Property Owned by the Successor Agency to be Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Because it is not Necessary for the Successor Agency’s Agency Use and the Successor Agency Desires to Transfer Such Property to the County of Kern as a Local Agency to Agency Transfer Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and Section 103(c)(5) of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines; Finding that Such Declaration is Exempt from Environmental Review under California Environmental Quality Act; and Taking Related Actions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Grant Deed for the Property Transferring it to Kern County Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency Board, adopt Resolution No. 26-3226 and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant deed. CC 4. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager Subject: Adoption of a Governing Body Resolution No. 26-3227 of the City Council of California City, California, Approving the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to Serve as the Authorized Agent for the City in Relation to the Fiscal Year 22/23 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-3227 approving authorized agents for the SLCGP. CC 5. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager ` Subject: 1) Adopt a Resolution No. 26-3228 to Approve an Attorney-Client Fee Agreement with the Law Offices of Veronica M. Aguilar, A.P.C. to Represent the SDI Advisory Committee and its Members; 2) Authorize the Initial Deposit in the Amount of $10,000 to be Paid From the SDI Fund; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to Process Billing Under the Agreement as Pre-Issue Not Requiring Council Approval for Payment Issuance Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the agreement, authorize the initialPg 3 3

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY April 14, 2026 deposit, and authorize the City Manager to process payment as pre-issue. CC 6. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager ` Subject: Accept $50,000 in Donated Funds and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Expenditures to Match the Conditioned Use of the Funds Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council accept the donated funds and authorize the City Manager to approve the needed expenditures. CC 7. Staff Report: Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager ` Subject: Adoption of Resolution Nos. 26-3229, 26-3230, and 26-3231 of the City Council of California City, California, to 1) Initiate Proceeding for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Aspen Mall Landscape and Lighting District; 2) Preliminary Approval of the Engineer’s Report for the Levy and Collection of Assessments; 3) Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments with Input Requested at a Public Hearing on May 12, 2026 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Nos. 26-3229, 26-3230, and 26-3231 as presented. CC 8. Staff Report: John Paul Maier, Deputy City Manager / City Clerk ` Subject: Approval of the Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Review and Notice to City Council Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice under the Political Reform Act and direct the Deputy City Manager / City Clerk to review the Conflict-of-Interest Code and provide an update at a future City Council Meeting. CC 9. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager ` Subject: 1) Approval of a Job Description for the Position of Police Officer Trainee; 2) Set the Pay Scale for the Position at Range 34; and 2) Authorization to Underfill One (1) Police Officer Vacancy with a Police Officer Trainee Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the job description, set the pay scale, and authorize the filling of a police officer vacancy. CONTINUED BUSINESS CB 1. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager Subject: Update of the City Council Declared Fiscal Distress Actions and Calling for a Special City Council Meeting on May 19, 2026, for a Budget Workshop Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report and call for the May 19, 2026, special meeting. CB 2. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager ` Subject: Review of Future Options for the City-Owned Tierra Del Sol Golf Course and California City Municipal Airport Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the report and provide direction on future golf course and airport options, including the appointment of an Airport Ad Hoc Committee to engage external agencies governing boards. CB 3. Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 3232 of the City Council of California City, California, and Accept the Bid from Coast Construction, LLC for the Little League Lights Project at Central Park, with a Contract Sum of $235,246.39; Authorize Contingency and Project Management Costs, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Construction Agreement Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3232, finding Coast Construction Group LLC the lowest responsive bidder with a $235,244.56 base bid for the Little League Lights Project, authorize contingency and management costs, and authorize the City Manager to sign the construction agreement.Pg 4 4

CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY April 14, 2026 CB 4. Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director ` Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 3233 of the City Council of the City of California City, California, to Authorize the Purchase of a Front Loader from Clairemont Equipment in the Amount of $242,304.32 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Resolution No. 3233 authorizing the Interim City Manager to purchase the new front loader from Clairemont Equipment for $242,304.32 NEW BUSINESS NB 1. Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director ` Subject: Approve Resolutions Nos. 3234 and 3235 of the City Council of the City of California City, California, Authorizing BHT Task Orders to Tie-In Well 16 to the Transmission Line and the Rehabilitation of Well 15A Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the two proposed Resolutions Nos. 3234 and 3235 authorizing the Interim City Manager to: 1) sign the BHT Task Order for $53,950; and 2) sign an agreement with BWP for $124,98 NB 2. Staff Report: John Paul Maier, Deputy City Manager / City Clerk; Christy Lopez, Assistant City Attorney ` Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 3236 of the City Council of the City of California City, California, Adopting a City Council Decorum Policy Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution No. 3236 of the City Council of the City of California City, California, approving a City Council Decorum Policy. NB 3. Staff Report: Victor Ponto, City Attorney ` Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 3237 of the City Council of The City of California City, California, Appointing Sean Grayson for the Position of City Manager and Approving the Related Employment Agreement Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3237 and approve the employment contract appointing Sean Grayson as the City Manager NB 4. Staff Report: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager Subject: Authorize the Release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fire Reconstruction Project at the Desert Jade Senior Housing Complex Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council, acting as the Housing Authority Board, authorize the release of the RFP 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- April 10, 2026 I, John Paul Maier, Deputy City Manager / 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.Pg 5 5

DR-PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Leanndrea Weible, Park Coordinator SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Monthly Department Report OPERATIONS: • Strata Center will be open daily Tuesday-Saturday. • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop youth in action will be utilizing the Strata Center until June 27, 2026, from 5 pm-8 pm for basketball practice. • April 27, 2026- May 28, 2026, Strata Center will be open from 10 am-12 pm for indoor walking. • Wednesdays, the Art Center is used for Zumba Classes from 5 pm-6 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to attend CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Staff is currently taking inventory of pool supplies and performing necessary maintenance on pool equipment in preparation for opening the pool. Staff is anticipating an opening day of Friday, May 29, 2026, 2 pm-6 pm. Anticipated pool schedule is as follows: Daily, Tuesday-Saturday, 12 pm-6 pm. Daily rate per the Master Fee Schedule is $2.50 per person. UPCOMING: The Park Commission is having a community Workshop for community input to prepare a 5-year plan for Parks and Recreation at their next meeting. The entire community is encouraged to attend the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.Pg 6 6

DR-OHV COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Inge Elmes, OHV Manager SUBJECT: OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT Events Easter weekend was a successful holiday with a good number of OHV visitors. Memorial Day Holiday will be the last notable weekend before the season tapers off. Operations Ground crew continues to maintain OHV recreation area and amenities while park aids assist visitors. Focus will be on closing out project agreements and preparing for the upcoming new permit season. Manager Updates G26 OHMVR Division Grant Program public review and comment period is from March 3, 2026 – May 4, 2026, by 5pm. You may submit comments directly to the division at ohvinfo@parks.ca.gov or to the OHV Manager at ielmes@californiacity-ca.gov. Finance Report For the month of March, OHV sales totaled $5,444.00. These numbers are actuals and reflect only amounts received within each month. Please refer to Monthly Permit Sales report for FY totals. *OHV sales are deposited to specific OHV Permit Program GL revenue codes #29-3992 through #29-3998. Please refer to the financial statement for details. Not all proceeds are deposited in the same month. **Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are allocated to GL revenue code 29-3691. Attachment OHV Permit Program Sales SpreadsheetPg 7 7

MAR MONTHLY OHV PROGRAM SALES FY 25/26 SALES 2026 Totals QTY CASH QTY CHECK QTY CREDIT CARD QTY PAYPAL TOTALS YTD TOTALS Single Permits (Prorated) $10 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Single Permits $15 70 $1,050 19 $285 55 $825 5 $75 $2,235 32,370.00 Small Family (Prorated) $40 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Small Family $60 5 $300 3 $180 2 $120 1 $60 $660 35,520.00 Large Family (Prorated) $80 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Large Family $100 0 $0 1 $100 0 $0 0 $0 $100 9,600.00 OHV 4 Pack (Prorated) $35 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 OHV 4 Pack $50 10 $500 3 $150 6 $300 1 $50 $1,000 16,600 RV Pass (Prorated) $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 RV Pass $30 2 $60 0 $0 1 $30 1 $30 $120 5,970.00 Single Dump Pass $5 15 $75 0 $0 6 $30 0 $0 $105 1,265.00 Single Water Pass $5 12 $60 0 $0 7 $35 0 $0 $95 1095 Additional Permits (Prorated) $5 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Additional Permits $10 4 $40 0 $0 2 $20 0 $0 $60 1,530.00 Free Free 2 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Residents Permits Free 7 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Paypal Fees - $4 $4 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 8 $32 $32 $464 Holiday Week Day - Power $25 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 325 Holiday Week Day - Water $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 90 Non-Holiday Weekday-Power $15 1 $15 0 $0 3 $45 0 $0 $60 2,010.00 Non-Holiday Weekday-Water $10 0 $0 0 $0 2 $20 0 $0 $20 460.00 Holiday Weekend - Power $40 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 640 Holiday Weekend - Water $20 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 220 Non-Holiday Weekend-Power $25 4 $100 0 $0 1 $25 0 $0 $125 1,975.00 Non-Holiday Weekend-Water $15 2 $30 0 $0 1 $15 0 $0 $45 615 Shower Tokens $0.50 352 $176 20 $10 8 $4 0 $0 $190 2,926.00 Transient Lodging $150 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 Vendor Fees $1 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 2,955.00 Special Event Fees $5 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Map Sales $3 0 $0 0 $0 2 $6 0 $0 $6 135 Donations $1 4 $4 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $4 236 Hoodies $40 0 $0 2 $80 1 $40 0 $0 $120 5,190.00 Short Sleeve Shirts $20 2 $40 0 $0 2 $40 0 $0 $80 1,490.00 Long Sleeve Shirts $30 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 520.00 Caps $20 6 $120 0 $0 3 $60 0 $0 $180 1,260.00 Bucket Hats $20 1 $20 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $20 140.00 Visors $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 Beenies $15 2 $30 0 $0 1 $15 0 $0 $45 1,240.00 Tumblers $25 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 120.00 Magnets $5 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 55.00 Ornaments $10 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 60.00 Stickers $3 1 $3 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $3 84.00 Coffee Mugs $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 265.00 Shot Glasses $10 1 $10 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $10 155.00 Wine Glasses $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 90.00 Pint Glasses $20 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 80.00 Coasters Cork $5 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 30.00 Coasters Slate $10 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 10.00 Keychain $10 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 10.00 Postcards $1 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 4.00 Sunscreen $3 2 $6 0 $0 1 $3 0 $0 $9 33.00 Lighters $3 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 9.00 Toiletry Kits $15 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 60.00 Emergency Kits $30 2 $60 1 $30 1 $30 0 $0 $120 1,680.00 MONTHLY TOTALS $2,699 $835 $1,663 $247 $5,444 $129,586.00Pg 8Pg 8Pg 8 8

DR-HOUSING COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Nicole Jarmon- Housing Manager SUBJECT: HOUSING MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION Desert Jade Currently, we have 90 apartments that are filled. The waitlist has been updated, and we currently have 67 applicants. Three units are undergoing rehab, and applications are being reviewed. Desert Jade has three units with a red tag due to the fire. March 24th, we had our monthly food giveaway. Legends Currently has 6 apartments and 6 houses filled. Waitlist is combined with Desert Jade.Pg 9 9

10 DR-CANNABIS COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Carina Robinson, Cannabis Program Manager (CPM) and Tax Administrator Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: CANNABIS MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT MONTHLY ACTIVITY • Cannabis Tax Report attached • Cannabis Intent to Renew Letters mailed via USPS and emailed April 1, 2026. Letters are due May 1, 2026, with renewals done by June 30, 2026. Once signed letters are received, billing will be issued for the FY26/27 cannabis permits. This process satisfies requirements found in CCMC Sec. 5-6.504(a). • Email communication and phone calls with several operators regarding Intent to Renew Letters. Introductions were made and current contact information was updated with a few permits. • Continuing to prepare for onsite inspections to ensure continued permit compliance for renewals and canopy space/tax assessments. • Compliant received at 7150 Collins regarding exterior lights were blinding pilots at airport. After several emails, drove by and met Operator at 7150 Collins. Ensured exterior lights follow permit and building codes. Operator installed shields on lights covers to direct lights downward and provided photos as proof of illuminated area. Operator worked closely with Public Works Director to inspect and reach a resolution. Case closed per CPM. • Complaint received for odor violations at 21001 Maverick Street (Attil Farms). Shared complaint with PD Code Enforcement (see PD report). CPM sent email advising operator of community complaints, reminder of CCMC Sec 5-6.906(h)(1)(2) and requested updated copies of their odor control plans and manufacturing specifications for equipment used to mitigate odor. CPM will follow up and make an onsite visit within 3-4 working days if there is no reply from the operator. • Received Prop 64 Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) and Progress Tracking spreadsheet. Reviewing all information and meeting with Sean Grayson (TCM) 4/8/2026. Chris Borden requested meeting to review grant requirements moving forward with responsibilities and tasks. Will set meeting by week ending 4/17/2026. 10

11 • Met with Accountant regarding newly created cannabis operator contact list. Cannabis spreadsheet updated continuously with accurate information for accounting department. Last spreadsheet was from 2023 and outdated/missing information. File archived. • On Site Inspection Kick-Off: 1. Letters email and mailed to operators Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 2. Signed intent letters are May 1, 2026. 3. After receiving the signed Intent to Renew letters, site visits to each facility will ensure compliance with CCMC’s. 4. Site visits will conduct May 2026 to ensure compliance with permit renewals by June 30, 2026. 6. Upon discovery of any code violations, CPM will speak directly with the operators on premises and inquire about plan of corrections. 7. Upon return to the office, letters to the operators with identified violations and CCMC’s will be processed. This step is to ensure compliance before permit renewals for FY 26/27 are documented and addressed by the operator. 8. Will communicate with Accounting Department to ensure Tax assessments/payments are up to date. If not, CPM will speak with operators about making tax payments current so as to not jeopardize their renewals. • Code Enforcement: On Thursday March 26, 2026, met with Lieutenant Hayes, Officer Chambers, Officer Duque and Officer Bearden regarding code enforcement, complaints, citations, payments, and sharing information between our departments. We decided a OneDrive file would be the most effective and efficient for organizing and sharing documents between the departments. 1. Code Enforcement Officer stated drive through visits near properties are completed daily and documented if odor is detected from parcels. 2. Code Enforcement Officer makes notes and documents the date, times, and violations. Officer also varies trips so operators do not become aware of routines or scheduled trips. 3. We discussed all complaints for odor control/code enforcement and violations should be directed to PD for code enforcement execution. 4. Code Enforcement Officer stated the operator pays at minimum $1000.00 per complaint. They either come into the utilities window, PD, or can pay online. 5. We discussed sharing documents and reports in a OneDrive file so that CPM can keep up with the citations and any repeat offenders of the same code violations. 6. We discussed that we cannot go off hearsay and what smells in the community if no complaints are brought forth directly to code enforcement (PD) and put in writing. We thought this information might be able to be shared in a council meeting/directors report so that personal/community complaints can be addressed in a compliant and professional manner. 7. SEE CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT for written citations. Be advised, in the past, several citations were not from official documented complaints from residents, but rather from regulatory code enforcement site inspections. 8. Explained to all meeting participants it will be CMP’s responsibility to follow up with the operators violating their own Odor Control plan per CCMCs, site plan review (SPR) approvals, and manufacturing specifications per equipment on file. 11

12 9. Informed the team that if repeat offenders choose to continue in a non-compliant manner it could put their permit in jeopardy of suspension until codes are adhered too. 10. All persons attending the meeting understood code enforcement is required to be performed by PD, not the Cannabis Program Manager/Tax Administrator. 11. Created the OneDrive folder March 27, 2026, shared with all officers, Sean Grayson (ICM), and our cannabiscompliance email. ONGOING ACTIVITY • Provide witness support for department cash drawer drop at end of work, when required due to low staff availability. • Provide witness support for staff disciplinary actions when required due to low staff availability. • Reviewing “Application Procedure to Operate A Cannabis Business in California City” and “Cannabis Business Permit Application Form”. Ensuring information is up to date with current Codes, Fee Schedule, and Resolutions. • Updating electronic files for each operator for all correspondences. Documents will be time, date, stamped upon receipt and scanned/uploaded to the ‘P’ Drive. • Continuing to create internal cannabis checklists for onsite inspections per the CCMC and DCC resources. • Cannabis spreadsheet updated continuously with accurate information for accounting department. • Reviewing facility files for accurate cannabis tax reporting. • Attending Cannabis Advisory Committee meetings (virtual attendance). Public comments are submitted via email and verbally as required. • Attending Department of Cannabis Control meetings (virtual attendance). Public comments are submitted via email and verbally as required. QUARTERLY TAX REPORT Total taxes collected for FY 25/26 to date are $648,561.44: • Cannabis Back Taxes - $21,752.43 • Cannabis Cultivation - $425,399.64 • Cannabis Non-Cultivation - $199,883.53 • Cannabis Penalties & Interest - $1,525.84 ATTACHMENT • Cannabis Income Report for FY 25/26, Q3 – no changes 12

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DR - CITY MANAGER 4898-7406-7085 v1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM April 14, 2026 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sean Grayson, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: City Manager’s Report March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting AB1234, Questions and Comments Follow-Up: At the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting, there were questions and direction provided by the City Council. Below, please find the answers and responses to be shared with the City Council and the community The following is an update on information, questions, or requests that came from agendized items: • LiDAR training and our police officers o California City Police Department does not use LiDAR and doesn’t have any LiDAR trained officers. The City does have RaDAR and officers are trained in its use. Please see the response to Mayor Hawkins question in AB1234 for additional information. • Missing sign at Neuralia and Redwood o Public Works will visit the area and either put the sign back up or include in in the next round of sign orders to replace. • Reported increased wait times for Dial-A-Ride o Dial-A-Ride ridership has been up and times for service have been down as we have had two buses instead of just one operating. There were a couple of days with only one bus because of scheduled repairs to one of the buses putting us back down to one, that did impact times for service negatively. • Odor of cannabis on CCB West o Please see the response to Mayor Hawkins question in AB1234 for additional information. • Solar Site Plan Review (SPR) in monthly Planning Report, what does the City get from that project? o oPg 14 14

DR - CITY MANAGER 4898-7406-7085 v1 o The project is at the beginning of the process. There will be conditions for infrastructure needs in the area as well as other considerations brought forward as the project advances. • Is the Apothio project related to the Solar SPR, they are close to each other? o The two projects are neighbors but have no connection of ownership or their applications. • Can the no-parking signs on the lot north of the fire station come out? o Public Works will remove the signs. • Do we have plans for the lot north of the fire station or ideas on its use? o The site had been contemplated for a number of uses, most recently to partner with Cerro Coso Community College for a fire training facility. That use is no longer being considered. The property (APN 205-330-18) is owned by the Successor Agency to Redevelopment and listed in the long-range plan for eventual sale. The parcel was part of the property purchased for the Villages Specific Plan using a loan from the SDI Fund. • Were the containers on N. Neuralia sited and have they been moved? o The location was sited for multiple violations including containers. The containers are still on site, Code Enforcement is following up on the matter. • Report that the City has unclaimed funds with the State Controller’s Office o Both the City and the Housing Corporation have unclaimed funds. Staff will “claim” those that belong to the City, the Housing Authority, or the Successor Agency. • Is the SDI CD in the bank dormant and can it be moved to SDI checking for cashflow? o Staff will evaluate if this is possible. • What is the debit transaction in the bank statements from the Successor Agency? o This was due to the recent Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) submission approved by the City Council which includes a small amount to the City for administration and the debt services payment required annually under the master plan for the Successor Agency. • Can anything be done about the Redwood dead end and the lip in the road? o The dead end of the side road was conducted after an accident in the area with CalTrans and City approval. Staff will be evaluating the lip in the road for grinding. • Information on streetlights that are out on CCB o The streetlights were once owned by the City but were acquired by Southern California Edison (SCE) who is responsible for repairs. The City has submitted requests for repairs. It is anticipated that SCE will have a future project to replace the lights with new devices.Pg 15 15

DR - CITY MANAGER 4898-7406-7085 v1 • • Possibility of putting deposits received by the City in interest accounts. o This will be evaluated by staff. • Air pollution District and the Carl Moyer grant for replacement of non-compliant motorized items o All items on the approved surplus list will be evaluated for potential to receive Carl Moyer or other grants for replacement. • Reported potential conflict with Andrew Paulden at Brown Armstrong. o The potential conflict has been evaluated by both Brown Armstrong and the City. There is no conflict but out of an abundance of caution the City has requested and Brown Armstrong has agreed that there will be a “firewall” preventing communication about the City from the team working on the city’s audits to the person reported to potentially have a conflict. • Direction that the audit include Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) o The City has had a practice of a management letter accompanying the audit. The management letter has come from staff and the audit from the audit firm. Our previous practices is similar to an MD&A but an MD&A is more extensive and requires the city to provide more information to create it. Staff will work with the auditing firm to evaluate this change. • Request for a Thank You Letter to Congressman Obernolte for $1 million secured by his office for the Rancho Tract Waterline Replacement Project. o Staff will prepare a letter for the Mayor to sign and present. • Front Loader (NB 3) pulled and directed to return with uniform bids. o This item will return as continued business on the April14, 2026, agenda. The following is an update on information, questions, or requests that came from AB1234 reports: Councilmember Clark • April 25 Connected Crown Women's Empowerment Brunch free from 10am-12pm o No staff action • Consider fruit trees to line CCB o This among other considerations has been considered before and would be considered in any future beautification project. There is not currently water to the median along CCB, that would have to be rectified as a precursor to any future beautification plan that requires water. • City Hall beautification, live trees, succulents, etc. o There is no current plan for funding for this. Staff has reached out to REACH who has indicated they will be replacing the dead tree in the future, and they indicated they would be interested in a future collaboration with the city and other local non-Pg 16 16

DR - CITY MANAGER 4898-7406-7085 v1 profits to address this request. This would be done in coordination with the new sign to be placed in front of City Hall. • Community website to include senior center activities o The City’s current website is past end of life and will need to be replaced. A new website would include events calendaring for all City facilities including Senior Center activities. The Deputy City Manager / City clerk will be leading this project in next fiscal year. Councilmember Smith • Thank you to volunteers for their efforts for the Veteran’s Standdown event at the Strata Center o No staff action • CCB East at Highway 58 old and illegal signs potentially on county land, can they be removed? o Staff will visit the area, identify the property owners and make contact with the business responsible for the sign (if available). We will report any signs in violation to the property owner or the County as applicable. • All contracts and grants in a binder for the City Council and candidates. o This binder is intended to be populated in the future. • The Prop 64 grant should be used for cannabis enforcement and education. o The Proposition 64 grant has been updated to represent our new team configuration. A grant amendment will be required for the transition from the Fire Department to the Cannabis Program and the activities of the funded positions realigned with the current team. • Cannabis odor CCB west and enforcement of code and quality of life. o This is being evaluated by both Code Enforcement and the Cannabis Manager in a coordinated effort. There were cannabis odor citations in the month of February. Staff will work to bring the work of both Code Enforcement and Cannabis Management forward to represent the specific action related to odor reconnaissance, detection, and enforcement. Mayor Pro Tem Creighton • Update on when the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will come back before the Council to be placed on the ballot? o To avoid confusion with the June 2026 election, the item was not anticipated to come before the City Council until the first meeting in June (after the election). Staff anticipates having the language of the ordinance, frequently asked questions, and educational materials available prior to the City Council meeting. The timeline can be altered at the Council’s direction.Pg 17 17

DR - CITY MANAGER 4898-7406-7085 v1 • Status of all of the grants that Capitol Advocacy Partners (CAP) is working on for the City. o CAP has been requested to provide a written report to be included in the City Manager’s Department report for the April 14, 2026, meeting. Mayor Hawkins • Can the Airport Advisory Committee be reconstituted? o The commission is allowed under our municipal code. The use of the commission and/or other advisory practices will be included in the options for the future of the airport scheduled for the April 14, 2026, City Council agenda. • Photos for current City Council on the website and in Council Chambers. o The City Clerk / Deputy City Manager is planning to do individual pictures for the Councilmembers not on the website in the coming weeks. An individual and group photo will also be scheduled after the vacant seat is filled by election in June. Staff intends to have the current City Council pictures hung at the entrance to the Council Chamber and to complete the Mayor’s wall on the interior back wall of the Chambers in the future. • Funding has been secured for a fireworks show this year. Funding to replace the hoops as the Stata Center, to open the pool by Memorial Day, and for the Library backpack program has been secured. o Action to accept the funds and authorize the purchases that exceed the City Manager’s purchasing authority will come before the City Council for this item. • Block grant update. o The City submitted the project selected for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process this year. There are additional steps in the process and more applications to be filled out prior to finding out what is awarded. • What would be the cost for LiDAR for our Police Department and the related training? o Staff will bring forth a report in a future City Council meeting to address the cost of LiDAR for Police Vehicles and the cost of training officers. Staffing options for focused traffic enforcement will be presented at the same time.Pg 18 18

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