City Council - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

Councilmembers: Bradley Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, and Mayor Hawkins.

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.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two Matters.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: The California City Airport Restaurant Building located at 22636 Airport Way #10, California City, CA 93505 Agency Negotiator: John Paul Maier, Acting City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and terms of lease

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL –

Councilmembers: Bradley, Clark, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Creighton, Mayor Hawkins.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Manager Housing OHV Parks and Recreation

CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS

J.M. Powers – October 2, 2026 Community Education Workshop: Ballot Measure “J” - Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) – Scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

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.

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.

Approve City Check Register dated 09/18/26 - 10/08/26

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Transit Asset Management Plan (TAM)

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council Adopt the Resolution 2026-3278 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City, California, Approving The 2026 Tam Plan and direct the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Task Orders For Sewer Plant And System Updates

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-3279 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of California City, California, Approving The BHT Task Orders For Sewer Plant And System Updates.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Biolac Conversion – Purchase of Wastewater Vehicle

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-3280 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of California City, California, Approving The Purchase Of Wastewater Division Vehicle.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Repairs To Wells 14 And 15A

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-3281 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City, California, Approving a Transfer of Funds for The Repairs To Wells 14 And 15A.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Rejection of All Bids for the Wonder Acres Water Reservoir and Booster Pump Station Project, revise the project plans and re-advertise the project

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-3282 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City, rejecting all bids for the Wonder Acres Water Reservoir and Booster Pump Station Project and authorizing staff to revise the construction plans and specifications and re-advertise the project.

Staff Report: Joe Barragan, Public Works Director Subject: Award a $402,582.00 contract to S.A. CAMP Pump Company for the Well #10 Rehabilitation Project, authorize the City Manager to execute the construction agreement, and add the project to the FY 2026/27 Budget.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-3283 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of California City, California, To Accept The Bid From S.A. Camp Pump Company For The Well#10 Rehabilitation Project, With A Contract Sum Of $402,582.00, To Authorize Contingency And Project Management Costs, And To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Construction Agreement And Add Well#10 Project To Fy 2026/27 Budget.

Staff Report: John Paul Maier, Acting City Manager, Shannon Hayes, Acting Director of Public Safety Subject: Approval to Purchase Two (2) Dispatch CAD Towers for the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center's CAD System for the VESTA 9-1-1 Upgrade

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution 26-3284: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of California City, California, Approving The Purchase Of Two New Computer Towers For The 9 1 1 CAD Dispatch Center To Support The Upgraded Vesta 9-1-1