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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
June 10, 2025
Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
Jesse Hightower
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Hurles
Michael Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY June 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS & VIA ZOOM
21000 HACIENDA BLVD., CALIFORNIA CITY, CA 93505
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June 10, 2025
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CLOSED SESSION 4:30PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, 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. POTENTIAL LITIGATION – CONFERNECE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.954956.9(e)(1)
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, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PARK
OHV
HOUSING
AIRPORT
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
June 10, 2025
FD
PD
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from JM Powers Dated:
May 31, 2025
June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Vision 2050- By: Mayor Hawkins
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 05/23/2025-06/05/2025
CC 2.
Approve Minutes for 5/27/2025
CC 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
Subject: Sapphos Environmental Inc. Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation: Staff recommends for the Professional Services Agreement between
Sapphos Environmental Inc and the City of California City to be approved and authorize the
City Manager to execute the Agreement as attached, subject to City Attorney approval as to
form.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager-Latisha Lamberth, Human Resources/Risk
Management Director-Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City approving the
creation of job descriptions for Police Officer Trainee and Police Reserve and amending the
descriptions for Police Officer, Police Officer II/ Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
June 10, 2025
Lieutenant, Police Commander, and Special Investigator/ Detective within the California
City Police Department.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve resolution 25-3141
NB 2.
Staff Report: Christopher Lopez- Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
Subject: RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of California City. Authorization to submit a
Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) application to Kern COG for the North Loop Blvd.
Rehabilitation from Poppy Blvd. to 90th St.
Recommendation: Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file an
application with Kern COG for Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) funding for the North Loop
Blvd. from Poppy Blvd. to 90th St.
NB 3. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Discussion Regarding the FY 25/26 Budget
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the
FY 25/26 Budget
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
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.
June 6, 2025
DR-PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Leanndrea Weible, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Park and Recreation Monthly Department Report
OPERATIONS:
GYM HOURS: The gym will be open daily Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday 10am-4pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday.
CURRENTLY:
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EVERY SUNDAY Holy Scriptures Church Service is held in the Arts and Community
Building.
EVERY FRIDAY The Strata will be open for walking from 10:00am12:00pm for those that are interested.
PROJECT and EVENT UPDATES
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•
•
***REMINDERS***
Although the Skate Park is complete, the Project in its entirety is still undergoing
construction. We are kindly asking the community to refrain from utilizing the Skate Park
until the Splash Pad, Restrooms and Parking Lot are complete. Our priority is to ensure
safety for the community. Thank you for understanding and your continued patience and
cooperation during the completion of this project is appreciated.
Anyone interested in volunteering at the park can pick up a Volunteer application at City
Hall.
If you have a talent or know someone who does and want to share it with others, please
contact the Park Coordinator (760) 373-3530
DR-OHV
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT:
OHV MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Events
Memorial Day weekend brought out a total of 38 visible RV groups. This number was surprisingly
larger than the previous year. Weather was great. OHV historically slows down for the summer
as the temperature increases. Next major holiday weekend will be Labor Day weekend in which
participation will be dependent upon weather.
Operations
Only for the month of June, the Borax Bill Park Visitor Center will have modified hours and are
as follows:
• June 5 – 6am-2pm
• June 12 – 6am-2pm
• June 14 and June 19 - Closed
Manager Updates
New OHV Permit Season begins July 1, 2025. All vendors will have FY 25/26 permits/passes on
July 1, 2025, for purchase.
Finance Report
For the month of May, OHV sales totaled $6,344.00 . 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 the financial statement for details.
***Some merchandise was purchased by staff at a discounted rate. All sales for merchandise are
allocated to GL revenue code 29-3691.
Attachment
OHV Permit Program Sales Spreadsheet
DR-HOUSING
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Nicole Jarmon- Housing Manager
SUBJECT:
HOUSING MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
Desert Jade
Currently have 95 apartments filled.
Desert Jade currently has one vacant, applicant is in review and set to move in on the 1st of July
The waitlist currently has 64 applicants.
2 apartments will become vacant in July and will undergo repairs.
Inspections have been completed for both Desert Jade and Legends, we are working on
completed all repairs.
May 27th was our monthly food giveaway.
Legends
Currently has 6 apartments and 6 houses filled.
Waitlist is combined with Desert Jade
DR-AIRPORT
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Tech 45, Airport Management
SUBJECT:
Monthly Airport Report-May 2025
OPERATIONS:
• Terminal remains open 8am-4pm.
EVENTS:
• Warner Brothers currently extended filming project today (6/4).
• Also today (6/4) numerous Marines on-site for military ops with Blackhawk helicopter.
PROJECTS:
• FAA DME construction Phase I complete:
o Phase II SCE electrical portion TBD
• Installation of new Fuel Card Reader:
o Amendment of Tech 45 contract reducing payments by amount of card reader
provided to City for review
o Will provide City with updated quote (previous date expired)
• CalTrans Inspection 05/28:
o Windsock replacement, a few runway lights inop, and weed abatement along
runway
o No major compliance issues
• Roof/Ductwork/HVAC System:
o Multiple quotes received 2019. Roof replacement was only project approved by
council.
o Tech 45 will be seeking new quotes for all items in an effort to get terminal
building systems leak-free and working properly. All quotes will be delivered to
City for approval.
o Currently in the 80 deg range inside the terminal. A/C is functional but not able to
keep up.
• Lease Rates:
o Justification presentation attached.
FINANCE REPORT:
DR-AIRPORT
No major updates.
*Backup information available upon request
DR-FD
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Dr. Justin Vincent, Director Public Safety
SUBJECT:
FD MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Current Notable Events:
•
The Fire Department participated in OHV staffing during the holiday weekend.
PROJECTS STATUS
Carl Moyer AQMD Engine
Replacement Grant:
FEMA AFG Grant
Training equipment
Kern County OES- EOC
Mobile Comm Equip.
Approved
Applied
Awarded
Awaiting new engine arrival
for award
Awaiting a decision in the
Spring
Awaiting Fulfillment
Specialty Programs:
•
Pet Chip Reader Scans
o May 2025: 1 scan
o Annual 2025: 9
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.
DR-FD
Unit
Incident Command Vehicle
Brush Patrol
Status
Arson Vehicle
Prevention Vehicle
Code Enforcement Vehicle- Escape
Code Enforcement Vehicle- F150
American La France Type-I Engine (Reserve)
In-Service
Replacement Arrived
Being put into service
Warranty Service Being Completed
In-Service
(Replacement on the way)
Unrepairable- out of service
Marginally in-service (Replacement on the
way)
Numerous issues.
marginally in-service
Several DOT issues require heavy
maintenance and repair (waiting for budget).
In-Service.
In-Service
In-Service
In-Service
In- Service
Pierce Type- I Engine (Front-line)
Type-III Engine (Wildland)
Rescue Squad
Utility 19
CERT Utility
General Fleet Comments:
• Small equipment is receiving regular maintenance.
• Arson vehicle at the Dodge dealer getting warranty fixes completed.
Incident Statistics
•
May 2025
Fires: 12
o
o
o
o
Building Fire: 4
Vehicle: 1
Outside/Other: 6
Trash: 1
•
May 2024
Fires: 16
•
EMS: 130
o
o
o
Cooking: 1
Structure: 2
Outside/Rubbish: 13
•
•
•
•
•
EMS: 145
Hazardous Condition (no fire): 6
Service/Assist Calls: 12
Good Intent Calls: 38
False Alarms: 2
May 2025 Simultaneous Calls: 44
May 2025 Total Call Volume: 215
•
•
•
•
Hazardous Conditions: 7
Service/Assist calls: 12
Good Intent: 74
False Alarms: 4
May 2024 Simultaneous Calls: 12
May 2024 Total Call Volume:
243
Code Enforcement May 2025 Stats
Report Criteria:
Location Type Location Field Date From
All
All
To
05/01/2025 05/31/2025
Case Activity:
Total
New Cases
49
Closed Cases
51
Open Cases at start of period 344
Open Cases at end of period
342
Violation Activity
New Violations Cited
DR-FD
Total
ABANDONED REFRIG/APPLIANCE
4
ABANDONED/INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
12
ACCUM OF TRASH/RUBBISH-PRIVATE PROPERTY
7
ANIMALS
1
BUILDING WITHOUT PERMIT
3
DR-FD
Business License Check
1
Cargo Container
1
CARS FOR SALE
1
CFC ACCUM OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
2
CFC ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE VEGETATION
8
CFC PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
1
CFC UNSECURE VACANT BUILDING
1
CIVIL MATTER
2
ENCROACHMENT
4
FAIL TO MAINTAIN VACANT PROPERTY
4
FENCING VIOLATION
5
FIRE HAZARDS
1
Fire Inspection
4
Illegal Dumping
4
IPMC 302.5 Rodent harborage
1
LANLORD/ TENANT ISSUE
1
Live Stock Zoning Violation
1
LIVING IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
1
MOBILE VENDING
11
NO BUSINESS LICENSE
1
NUISANCE OR EXCESSIVE ANIMALS
1
PARK VEHICLE FOR SALE OVER 24 HOURS
1
PUBLIC NUISANCE (property maintenance)
2
Public Nuisance 415 Disturbances
2
R ZONING VIOLATION
2
Red Tagged
1
Squatting/ Illegal Camping w/o Owner's Permission
3
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
1
Substandard Housing Water Issues
4
Cannabis Odor
4
TRAILER NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE CAPABLE OF TOWING SAME
1
Trash Can Lids
4
TRASH CANS LEFT OUT
2
UNLAWFUL STORAGE IN YARDS
7
Unlawful temporary property use. (Activity or business on a vacant lot)
2
Unlicensed Business
1
VACANT HOUSE REGISTRATION
2
DR-FD
Yard Sale Permit Issued
Totals
20
142
DR- PD
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
PD MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
May 2025 Stats
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
May Part 1 Crimes - as of 6/3/2025
33
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
23
19
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2021 - 2025
TOTAL VIOLENT
CRIMES - MAY
TOTAL PROPERTY
CRIMES - MAY
11
14
16
17
2021
2022
2023
MURDER - MAY
1
0
32
27
0
0
0
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
8
12
2024
2025
12
13
2021
2022
20
10
2023
2024
2025
APRIL 2025 vs. MAY 2025, UP BY 39%
Part 1 Crimes April 2025 -- 23
Part 1 Crimes May 2025 -- 32
1
DR- PD
APRIL 2025 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
MAY 2025 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
9
7
5
0
0
0
3
4
4
7
0
0
0
1
6
4
5
0
MAY 2025 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (May): 1,464
Total Arrests (May): 29
Felony Arrests: 23
Misd. Arrests: 6
Total Incidents (2025): 7,119
Total Arrests (2025): 142
Felony Arrests: 80
Misd. Arrests: 62
Calls for Service (May): 1,192
Calls for Service (2025): 5,531
Citations Issued (May): 18
Citations Issued (2025): 124
2
DR- PD
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
PD MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
April 2025 Stats
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES
April Part 1 Crimes - as of 5/5/2025
47
50
40
35
30
23
27
20
10
16
0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total Violent and Property Crimes Reported 2021 - 2025
TOTAL PROPERTY
CRIMES - APRIL
TOTAL VIOLENT
CRIMES - APRIL
MURDER - APRIL
31
0
0
0
0
0
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
10
13
16
6
10
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
6
2021
21
2022
21
2023
2024
13
2025
MARCH 2025 vs. APRIL 2025, UP BY 30%
Part 1 Crimes March 2025 – 16
Part 1 Crimes April 2025 -- 23
1
DR- PD
APRIL 2025 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
MARCH 2025 PART 1
CRIMES BY AREA
5
0
0
1
3
7
5
1
5
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
0
APRIL 2025 – PATROL STATISTICS
Total Incidents (Apr): 1,459
Total Arrests (Apr): 27
Felony Arrests: 16
Misd. Arrests: 11
Total Incidents (2025): 5,655 Total Arrests (2025): 114 Felony Arrests: 58
Misd. Arrests: 56
Calls for Service (Apr): 1,206
Citations Issued (Apr): 16
Calls for Service (2025): 4,339
Citations Issued (2025): 100
2
DR-AC
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
ANIMAL CONTROL MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
California City Animal Shelter
May 2025 Totals
California City
Animal Shelter Stats
Criteria
May, 2025
May, 2024
Total Animals In
19
37
Adoptions
12
8
To Rescues
2
4
Canvassed
5
10
Warnings Issued
14
12
Returned to Owner
3
4
Put to Sleep
0
0
Licenses Issued
12
10
Citations
0
0
Dog Bites
0
2
Owner Surrender
0
0
Calls to PD/Shelter
237
219
DOA
5
8
1
DR-AC
California City Animal Shelter Stats
DOA
Calls to PD/Shelter
Owner Surrender
Dog Bites
Citations
Licenses Issued
Put to Sleep
Returned to Owner
Warnings Issued
Canvassed
To Rescues
Adoptions
Total Animals In
0
50
100
May, 2024
150
May, 2025
2
200
250
DR-AC
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Dr. Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
ANIMAL CONTROL MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORT
California City Animal Shelter
April 2025 Totals
California City
Animal Shelter Stats
Criteria
April, 2025
April, 2024
Total Animals In
25
14
Adoptions
12
11
To Rescues
2
5
Canvassed
5
25
Warnings Issued
14
19
Returned to Owner
2
1
Put to Sleep
0
0
Licenses Issued
31
6
Citations
2
3
Dog Bites
1
0
Owner Surrender
0
0
Calls to PD/Shelter
219
156
DOA
5
4
1
DR-AC
California City Animal Shelter Stats
4
5
DOA
156
CALLS TO PD/SHELTER
0
0
0
1
3
2
6
OWNER SURRENDER
DOG BITES
CITATIONS
LICENSES ISSUED
0
0
1
2
PUT TO SLEEP
RETURNED TO OWNER
219
31
19
14
25
5
5
2
11
12
14
25
WARNINGS ISSUED
CANVASSED
TO RESCUES
ADOPTIONS
TOTAL ANIMALS IN
0
50
100
April, 2024
2
150
April, 2025
200
250
VISION 2050
DISCLAIMER
This presentation has been prepared by California City Development
Association (“CCDA”), a 501(c)(3) established in the State of California. This
presentation is intended for informational and strategic planning purposes
only. The concepts, projections, and illustrations contained herein reflect the
aspirational vision of California City Vision 2050 and are subject to further
refinement based on ongoing stakeholder engagement, feasibility
assessments, and regulatory processes. It is intended to communicate ideas,
frameworks, and opportunities for discussion among stakeholders,
advisors, and community members. The content herein does not constitute
an offer to invest, a solicitation of financial contributions, or a legally
binding commitment of any kind. All projections, descriptions, and
illustrations are subject to ongoing refinement based on further analysis,
feasibility studies, regulatory review, and community engagement.
California City Vision 2050 and its affiliated leadership make no warranties,
expressed or implied, regarding future outcomes, and assume no liability for
decisions made based on this presentation.
WHY CALIFORNIA
CITY, WHY NOW?
✓ California City boasts over 200 square miles of inland area but
remains sparsely populated, providing a rare canvas for
intentional development.
✓ Its aging infrastructure presents both a challenge and an
opportunity to build smarter from the ground up.
✓ With its untapped natural assets, including an aquifer and
renewable energy potential, the city is ideally positioned to
lead in resilient urban innovation.
✓ Rising housing costs across California make affordable,
sustainable development more urgent—and viable—in desert
regions.
✓ We are at a historic juncture: the convergence of need, vision,
and capability makes this the right moment to act decisively.
A BOLD VISION
✓ Smart Infrastructure: Adaptive, efficient, and secure systems
powered by data analytics. Digitally connected and scalable to
future growth, resilient to environmental and technological
shocks.
✓ Economic Vitality: Industries such as aerospace, renewable
energy, logistics, and artificial intelligence are key drivers of the
job market. Innovation districts and job mobility foster a
dynamic local economy.
✓ Sustainable Living: Zero-emission practices, water-smart
systems, and eco-aligned development.
✓ Equity & Culture: Inclusive public spaces, investment in
education and wellness, and community co-governance.
✓ Model Neighborhoods: Mixed-income housing with walkability,
services, and integrated transportation infrastructure.
HOW DO WE GET
THERE?
✓ Formalize partnerships with CCDA for leadership development.
✓ Infrastructure study: public utilities, transportation, and
communication infrastructure
✓ Leverage CCDA's coalition of experts for focused and accountable
planning.
✓ Launch catalytic projects: visioning and master planning, affordable
housing innovation, and a business development center.
✓ Deliver measurable change within 24 months.
✓ Use P3 models to unlock investment and funding while engaging
the community through participatory design
✓ Trust and transparency will guide every phase.
BENEFITS TO PROPERTY OWNERS
✓ Land values are expected to rise due to improved
infrastructure, enhanced services, increasing demand,
and the development of new industries in California City.
✓ Owners will appreciate dormant or undervalued
properties as development accelerates.
✓ Increased liquidity through new opportunities to sell or
lease to incoming residents and businesses.
✓ New public amenities (parks, libraries, broadband
access) will enhance livability and long-term desirability.
✓ Access to modern utilities, roads, and communication
systems will enhance daily convenience and functionality.
✓ Participation in development planning offers an
opportunity to shape the future of neighborhoods.
✓ Localized job growth increases demand for nearby housing,
services, and amenities.
✓ Rising property value and activity will support greater access to
financing and lines of credit.
✓ Community pride and visibility will increase as California City
becomes a national model for transformation.
✓ Property owners will see a direct increase in land value as
infrastructure improves and demand for housing grows.
✓ Their holdings will become part of a master-planned future,
raising desirability for investors, residents, and developers alike.
✓ Benefit from developed infrastructure, public services, and
market-driven appreciation.
BENEFITS TO CALIFORNIA CITY
✓ Expanded, diversified tax base from development & commerce.
✓ Long-term fiscal sustainability and budget flexibility.
✓ Smart, scalable infrastructure with no legacy burden.
✓ Strengthened trust through transparency and civic inclusion.
✓ Attraction of federal, state, and philanthropic capital.
✓ Resilience to climate and economic shocks.
✓ Leverage of P3s to share risk and deliver complex
infrastructure.
✓ Regional leadership and economic spillover effects.
✓ Job creation with strong local economic multiplier effects.
✓ Emergence of a strong civic culture and identity.
✓ Elevated national and global reputation as a model city.
✓ Enhanced service delivery across all departments.
✓ Safer, healthier city through clean infrastructure and design.
✓ Real-time digital governance and predictive operations.
✓ Land value capture to fund parks, housing, and public amenities.
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
✓ Tourism and Themed Entertainment
✓ Wellness & Retreat Experiences
✓ Arts, Culture, Media Innovation
✓ Sport, Adventure & Recreation
✓ Nighttime Economy & Cultural Events
✓ Education-Fused Leisure & Innovation
Vision 2050 creates the foundation for a new kind
of city, one that integrates experiential design,
cultural richness, and innovation-driven leisure to
transform how people live, play, and connect. From
desert observatories and immersive art parks to
wellness retreats and esports arenas, California City
becomes not just a place to reside, but a destination
to remember. These assets enhance the quality of
life for residents, attract regional and international
tourism, and shape the city's identity as a cultural
and creative hub.
PPP’S: CRITICAL INDUSTRIES
✓ Immediate Target Rehabilitation & Monetization:
✓ City-owned assets: Airport, golf course, correctional facility, aquifer
✓ Regional, national, and international logistics hub
✓ Energy & Grid Resilience
✓ Semiconductors & Secure Electronics
✓ Aerospace & Defense Systems
✓ Biomanufacturing & Health Security
✓ Rare Earths & Strategic Materials
✓ Transport Infrastructure & Mobility
✓ Food, Water, and Cyber-Physical Resilience
✓ Green-powered data centers
California City Vision 2050 is uniquely positioned
to host critical manufacturing sectors vital to U.S.
national security, economic resilience, and
industrial leadership. Its inland geography, energy
independence, and smart-infrastructure framework
make it an ideal environment for secure facilities,
advanced R&D testbeds, and federally aligned
innovation zones. With abundant land and
alignment to national priorities, California City
stands as a prime destination for anchor
investment and strategic industrial deployment.
CDCA: FOUNDING MEMBERS
Michael Echols
Title: Chairman of the Board
30+ years in real estate development, executive management and
governance with an emphasis on themed resorts, smart cities,
hospitality, and airports. Notable projects include Golden Adventure
Theme Park in Shijiazhuang, China, Elysium, a 3k acre smart city in
Extremadura, Spain and Magdeburg-. Cochstedt International Airport
(MCIA) in Cochstedt, Germany
Lenny Stanley Cedano
Title: Vice-Chairman of the Board
20+ years of experience in governance, management, and
investments. Highly accomplished social serial entrepreneur, Clevel executive, and high-profile non-executive board member.
Board: Exec. Vice-Chair of Investments & Operations
Board: Chairman of the Board
Function: Governance, vision, leadership, & guidance
Craig Keys
Title: Board Counsel & Chair of Legal and Governance
25+ years in legal compliance and strategic partnerships with
experience in entertainment and social impact. Currently serving a
role with Live Nation in risk evaluation and mitigation.
Board: Exec. Vice-Chair of Business Affairs and Compliance
Function: Compliance, licensing, acquisitions, & contracting
Function: Governance, investments, strategy, & operations
Lawrence Nelson
Title: Chief of Innovation and Visioning
30+ year career as Executive Design Consultant with such clients as
Disney, Universal Studios, The Hettema Group and others; Manages
concept creative design from ‘blue sky’ thru concept development
Board: Executive Vice-Chairman of Creative
Function: Lead creative, program dev., visioning, strategic planning
CCDA: Office of the Chairman
Michael Echols
323-574-6126
[email protected]
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Kenny Cooper, Finance Manager
SUBJECT:
Approve City Check Register dated 05/23/2025—06/05/2025
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The following checks have been prepared by the Finance Department. The items are provided to
the Mayor and City Council for review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council discuss approve the attached check register.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
Marquette Hawkins
MAYOR
MAY 27, 2025
Jesse Hightower
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Hurles
Michael Kulikoff
Ronald Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher Lopez
CITY MANAGER
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY MAY 27, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
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CLOSED SESSION 4:30PM
CALL TO ORDER – MAYOR HAWKINS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER @ 4:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins- ALL PRESENT
ADOPT THE AGENDA- MOTION TO ADOPT MADE BY: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/ 2ND
BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/ ALL IN FAVOR
PUBLIC COMMENT
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• NONE
CLOSED SESSION
CS 1. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision
(d)(2) (Two matters)
CS 2.
Conference with Labor Negotiators. Labor Negotiations pursuant to Government Code section
54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Zachery A. Lopes of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
Employee Organizations: Police Union, Fire Union, and Miscellaneous Union
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- CHRISTY LOPEZ REPORTED
OUT OF CLOSED SESSION @ 5:18PM
• No Reportable Action
CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO REGULAR MEETING
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PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE / INNVOCATION- Given by Pastor Mark Goodell
ROLL CALL
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
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Councilmembers: Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins- All present
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
PLANNING
CANNABIS
FD
BUILDING
FINANCE
TREASURER
CITY CLERK REPORTS/RECEIVED COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from JM Powers Dated:
May 16, 2025
May 17, 2025
May 18, 2025
CIVIC/COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CC 1.
Approve City Check Register dated 05/09/2025-05/22/2025-Councilmember Smith and Mayor
Hawkins abstained from voting on check number 115164/Invoice number 342580/Amount of
$3984.
VOTE 5-0
Motioned by Councilmember Kulikoff/ 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Hightower
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CC 2.
Approve Minutes for 5/13/2025
CC3.
Authorize the Use of City Owned Golf Carts for the 4th Annual Veterans Stand Down and Career Fair
CC 4.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City Approving Appointments of Two
Commissioners to the City’s Planning Commission
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
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CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Adopt a Resolution of the Mayor and City Council Authorizing the City Manager
to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Department of Homeland Security Grant in
the Amount of $250,000
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity
Grant Program for Local and Tribal Governments (SL) and authorize the City Manager to take any
and all actions to implement the grant.
VOTE 5-0
MOTIONED by:
MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/ 2ND BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH TO
APPROVE CYBERSECURITY GRANT
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Staff Report: Christopher Lopez. City Manager-Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City, adopting a list of projects for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Recommendation: Motion to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of California City
Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution as presented.
VOTE 5-0
MOTIONED BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 25-3137
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
NB 2.
Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: 2025/26 Master Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council discuss the options and give direction
to the City Manager on the next steps they want for the City fees for service
VOTE 5-0
MOTIONED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES/ 2ND BY: MAYOR PRO TEM
HIGHTOWER TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO ADVERTISE AN RFP TO RECEIVE PROPOSALS
FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS TO UPDATE THE 2020 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO REFLECT
THE CURRENT COST OF SERVICCE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
NB3.
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Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Discussion and Direction Regarding Recruiting for Pool Lifeguards and Authorizing
Expenditures for the Community Pool
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council discuss and provide direction.
VOTE 5-0
MOTIONED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM HIGHTOWER/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
TO RECRUIT FOR LIFEGUARDS
AYES: Councilmember(s): Hurles, Kulikoff, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Hightower, Mayor Hawkins
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
NB4.
Staff Report: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Subject: Discussion and Direction Regarding AB 1234 Items and Future Agenda Items
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council discuss and provide direction.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS, AGENDA REQUESTS, AND AB1234 REPORTS
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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- 8:48pm
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY:
COUNCILMEMBER KULIKOFF/ 2ND BY: COUNCILMEMBER HURLES
ALL IN FAVOR
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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.
May 23, 2025
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Inge Elmes, OHV Manager
SUBJECT : SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL INC - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The OHMVR Division requires within the OHV grant program to complete a Habitat
Management Plan (HMP) as part of the ground operations project agreements. This plan
includes monitoring of sensitive species within the OHV riding areas. Alongside this work,
Sapphos Environmental Inc will also perform a yearly biological survey of the specific
areas listed within the HMP for California City. This scope of work is performed by a highly
qualified biological resources team with extensive experience is resource evaluation, habitat
assessment for the desert tortoise and Mojave ground squirrel, and regulatory compliance within
the Mojave Desert.
Additionally, this scope of work is included in the grant application and is part of the scope of
work to be performed to fulfill grant obligations. This work is crucial to the grant program and is
included and listed in the project agreements to be performed and completed specifically by
Sapphos Environmental Inc.
The Professional Services Agreement attached for your review has been modified to remove
Section 3.2.10.3(A)(1) regarding the Additional Insured requirement for the General Liability
Insurance. The City attorney has not recommended the removal of this item, and staff is
bringing this item for Council’s approval since the removal of this item should only be done with
Council’s awareness and approval. The OHV staff has identified that the vendor has an
environmental combined policy which may be sufficient for the work to be performed as the
liability is nominal.
FISCAL IMPACT
Cost of work in the amount not to exceed $6,480.99 will be allocated to GL code 29-4216-630
which was included and approved in the FY 24/25 Budget. This line item has a current balance
of $14,592.50.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends for the Professional Services Agreement between Sapphos Environmental
Inc and the City of California City to be approved and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement as attached, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
ATTACHMENTS
Professional Services Agreement
Sapphos Environmental Proposal
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CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
1.
PARTIES AND DATE.
This Contract Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 10th day
of June, 2025, by and between the City of California City, a municipal corporation, organized
under the laws of the State of California, with its principal place of business at 21000 Hacienda
Blvd., California City, CA 93505 ("City") and Sapphos Environmental Inc., a corporation with its
principal place of business at 430 North Halstead Street, Pasadena, CA 91107 ("Consultant"). City
and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as
"Parties."
2.
RECITALS.
2.1
Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
environmental services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing environmental services to
public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2
Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such environmental services for the OHMVR
Division ground operations project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3.
TERMS.
3.1
Scope of Services and Time of Performance.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to
the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work
necessary to supply the environmental services necessary fully and adequately for the Project
("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance
with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all
applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
3.1.2 Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and
timely manner and shall commence performance immediately following execution of this
Agreement by the Parties. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder on or before
July 31, 2025.
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3.1.3 Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall have an initial term
(“Term”) of one (1) year that commences as of June 10, 2025, and expires on June 10, 2026, unless
sooner terminated as provided in Section 3.6 of this Agreement. Thereafter, this Agreement may
be renewed for successive terms each calendar year upon the mutual written agreement of both
parties. Renewal shall not be automatic and shall require the express written consent of both
parties.
3.2
Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The
Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the
means, methods, and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this
Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of
this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf
of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's
exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any of its officials, officers, directors,
employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's
officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all
wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of
Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all
reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social
security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and
workers' compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously,
within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in
Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has
the personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to
facilitate Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's
submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed
schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements.
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
All work prepared by
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that
certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one
or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at
least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot
agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for
cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner
acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a
threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or
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property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City.
The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Paulette Porrazzo, Biological
Resources Manager.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates OHV Manager, Inge
Elmes, or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration
and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the
power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant
but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Work or change the total compensation due to
Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf
and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Work or change the
Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in Section 3.3 of this
Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City
Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Brandon Lotts,
Biological Resources Specialist, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance
of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full
authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement.
The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and
attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures
and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff
in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants, and other staff at
all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. The Consultant shall at all
times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the City
to perform the Services within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood
and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished
and said Services performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the
approval of the City's authorized representative. The quality of Services shall meet or exceed those
standards established by the City or County of jurisdiction. The Consultant shall perform all
Services under this Agreement in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling
necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall
have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant
represents that it, its employees, and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such
licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided
for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost
and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any Services necessary to correct errors or
omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care
provided for herein. Consultant shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among
its employees. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a
threat to the safety of persons or the Services, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the
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Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Consultant and shall not be re-employed on the Services.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in
compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting
the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall
give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and
regulations in connection with Services. If Consultant performs any work knowing it to be
contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs
arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officials, directors,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure
to comply with such laws, rules, or regulations.
3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1
Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work
under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all
insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to
commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the
subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.
3.2.10.2
Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to
the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the
indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations
under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the
Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance
requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement, or endorse the policies to
do so.
(A)
Commercial General Liability:
Commercial General
Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office
"occurrence" form CG 0001, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence and no less than $2,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in
addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage
for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another
(cross-liability); or (3) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this
Agreement.
(B)
Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability
Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering
"Any Auto" (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, “Hired Auto” (Code 8) and “NonOwned Auto” (Code 9), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for
all activities with limits of not less than $1,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. (1) a
Personal Automobile Liability policy for the Consultant's own vehicle stipulating "Automobile
Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident".
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(C)
Workers' Compensation/Employer’s Liability: Workers'
Compensation Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance
with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. If Consultant
has no employees or agents, Consultant shall not be required to maintain Workers’ Compensation
Insurance. However, in the event that Consultant hires employees or agents during the term of
this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s
Liability Insurance in accordance with this section.
3.2.10.3
Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by
the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A)
Commercial General Liability
(1)
Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not
be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been
served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(B)
Automobile Liability:
(1)
Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not
be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been
served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C)
Workers' Compensation:
(1)
Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not
be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been
served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(2)
Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation
stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
3.2.10.4
Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of
Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other
insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be
endorsed to contain such provisions.
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3.2.10.5
Waiver of Subrogation. All policies of Commercial General
Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall contain or be endorsed to waive subrogation
against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to
waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right
to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the
payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may
be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether
or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. Consultant
shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
3.2.10.6
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or
self-insured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its
officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as
they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured
retention.
3.2.10.7
Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with
the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall
deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved
by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies
shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been
submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy
shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least
fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that
such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such
coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required
coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation
or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required
insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or
companies.
3.2.10.8
Failure to Maintain Coverage. In the event any policy of
insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled
and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, City has the right but
not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be
promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from
Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.
3.2.10.9
Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a
company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to
transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance
through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any
federal law.
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3.2.10.10
Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City
nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
3.2.10.11
Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific
coverage or minimum limits contained herein are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits,
or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. If the
Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums contained herein, the City requires and shall
be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance
proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available
to the City.
3.2.10.12
Claims Made Policies.
provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
If any of the required policies
(A)
The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the
effective date of the Agreement or the beginning of work under this Agreement.
(B)
Such insurance must be maintained, and evidence of
insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of all services under this
Agreement.
(C)
If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced
with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the effective date of the
Agreement, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five
(5) years after completion of all services under this Agreement.
3.2.10.13
Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to
modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience,
insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
3.2.10.14
Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all
subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional
insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing
subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these
Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial
General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to
this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement
providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work
on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of
subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent
applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section
upon request of the City.
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3.2.11 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury
or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times
be in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall
exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work
and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable,
shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment
and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subconsultants, such
as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space
procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing
apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate
facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.3
Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation.
Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in
Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall
not exceed $6,480.99 without written approval of the City Council or City Manager as applicable.
Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the
rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly
invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The
invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or
since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice.
City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed
and approved charges thereon. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give
written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees
set forth therein.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which
is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the
Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from the City.
3.3.5 Rate Increases. In the event that this Agreement is renewed pursuant to
Section 3.1.2, the rate may be adjusted each year for services provided.
3.4
California Labor Code Provisions.
3.4.1 Prevailing Wage Law. Consultant is aware of the requirements of
California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment
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of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and
"maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public
works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total
compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage
Laws. Consultant shall obtain a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the
commencement of this Agreement from the website of the Division of Labor Statistics and
Research of the Department of Industrial Relations located at www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/. In the
alternative, Consultant may view a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages at the City.
Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification
or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request and
shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant
shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers
free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4.2 Registration. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable
“public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and
1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the
same of any subconsultants. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and
enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility
to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
3.5
Accounting Records.
3.5.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such
records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal
business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years
from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.6
General Provisions.
3.6.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.6.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to
Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by
giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof,
at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant
shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause.
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3.6.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided
herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and
other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of
Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other
information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.6.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in
whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it
may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.6.1.4 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this
Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address
as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant:
Sapphos Environmental Inc.
430 North Halstead Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
ATTN: Paulette Porazzo, Biological Resources Manager
City:
City of California City
21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
ATTN: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48)
hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its
applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.2 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.6.2.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This
Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or
sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans,
specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in
any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data
magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be
prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all
subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for
any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents
and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data.
Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were
prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City
shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any
such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
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3.6.2.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans,
procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information,
and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not,
without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the
performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not
connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant
which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related
industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia,
photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any
magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without
the prior written consent of City.
3.6.2.3 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing
Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel
determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public
Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction,
in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.
Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the Release Notice to give City written
notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents
from and against all liability, loss, cost, or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal
action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the
Proprietary Information after receipt of the Objection Notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to
fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any
legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court
of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.
3.6.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate, or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.6.4 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party,
either legal, administrative, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and all other costs of such action.
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3.6.5 Indemnification.
3.6.5.1
Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend
(with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees,
settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including
wrongful death, (collectively, “Claims’) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to
any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers,
employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the
Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of
all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys’ fees and other related costs and
expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil
Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code
Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or
willful misconduct of the Consultant. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted
to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
3.6.5.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted
by law, Consultant shall defend, with counsel of City’s choosing and at Consultant’s own cost,
expense, and risk, any and all claims, suits, actions, or other proceedings of every kind covered by
Section 3.6.5.1 that may be brought or instituted against City or its directors, officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, and agents. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree
that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and
agents as part of any such claim, suit, action, or other proceeding. Consultant shall also reimburse
City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents, or volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action, or other proceeding. Such
reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness
fees. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents,
and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection
therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Consultant's obligation to indemnify
shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, official
officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.6.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both
parties.
3.6.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of California. Venue shall be in Kern County.
3.6.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.6.9 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ
other consultants in connection with this Project.
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3.6.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors
and assigns of the parties.
3.6.11 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement, or any interest herein without the
prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees,
hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation, or transfer.
3.6.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term
referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not workdays.
All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of
Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this
Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of
reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this
Agreement.
3.6.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment
of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.
There are no intended third-party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.6.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.17 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not
paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term
of this Agreement, no member, officer, or employee of City, during the term of his or her service
with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated
material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer, and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or
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applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex,
or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to
initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff,
or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority
Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines
currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.6.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it
is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every
employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
3.6.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.7
Subcontracting.
3.7.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of
the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written
approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all
provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
By:
By:
Christopher Lopez
City Manager
Paulette Porrazzo, Biological
Resources Manager
ATTEST:
By:
By:
City Clerk
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Brandon Lotts, Biological Resources
Specialist
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Victor Ponto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICE- PROPOSAL
Only the scope of services and compensation provisions in the Proposal shall be incorporated
into this Agreement. Other terms and conditions in the Proposal shall not be incorporated. In
the event of any conflict between the terms of the Agreement and Proposal, the terms of the
Agreement shall control.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of services are listed in the proposal.
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EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
Compensation is listed in the
proposal.
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March 19, 2025
Proposal Number: P1254-008
Desert Tortoise and Burrowing Owl Surveys in California City
Inge Elmes
City of California City
OHV Department – Attn: OHV Manager Elmes
21000 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
SUBJECT:
Proposal to Provide Desert Tortoise and Burrowing Owl Surveys for
Galileo Hill and Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area, California
City
Dear Ms. Elmes:
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request to provide biological
surveys and reporting for Galileo Hill and Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area,
California City, in support of OHMVR (Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation)
Habitat Management Plan (HMP) in California City, California.
It is understood that the OHMVR is requesting assistance with yearly biological
surveys as applicable to the current HMP. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. has
prepared a scope of services for biological surveys and reporting (Enclosure 1,
Scope of Services). The estimated cost is $6,480.99 (Enclosure 2, Estimated
Cost).
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. has a highly qualified biological resources team with
extensive experience in resource evaluation, habitat assessment for desert tortoise
and burrowing owl, and regulatory compliance within the Mojave Desert.
All work will be completed in accordance with the 2025 Standard Schedule of
Fees. It is anticipated that the work for Year 2 will be performed by May 31, 2025
(Enclosure 3, Schedule).
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. is ready to commence the work efforts as described
in Enclosures 1, 2, and 3 upon written authorization to proceed. Should the
contents of this proposal be acceptable, please indicate authorization to proceed
by signing below as indicated and returning one signed copy to Sapphos
Environmental, Inc. Please retain a second signed copy for your records.
Inge Elmes
Desert Tortoise and Burrowing Owl Surveys in California City
March 19, 2025
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Thank you for this opportunity to provide this proposal. Should there be any questions regarding the
contents of this proposal or should additional information be required, please contact Mr. Brandon
Lotts at (626) 683-3547, extension 153, or at [email protected].
Respectfully submitted,
SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Paulette Porrazzo
Biological Resources Manager
Enclosures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
______________________________
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Authorization to Proceed
Date
Scope of Services
Estimated Cost
Schedule
Agreement Terms and Conditions
ENCLOSURE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. understands that the City of California City Off Highway Motor
Vehicle Recreation Department (OHMVR; hereafter Client) is requesting assistance with yearly
biological surveys and reporting applicable to the current Habitat Management Plan (HMP) in
Galileo Hill Area and Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area in California City, California.
The following is a brief description of the scope of the work.
SCOPE OF WORK
TASK 1
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY AND REPORTING
Work Efforts
Upon notice to proceed, the Sapphos Environmental, Inc. project manager will attend a project
kick-off meeting with the Client via teleconference. In this meeting, the team will discuss the
scope of work and finalize the project schedule. Upon completion of the scoped work, Sapphos
Environmental, Inc. will provide one (1) monthly status report (MSR), which will accompany the
monthly invoice and detail the work efforts performed, key deliverable items, and milestones.
Two (2) Sapphos Environmental, Inc. qualified biologists will conduct biological surveys with a
focus on the presence or absence of desert tortoise (DETO; Gopherus agassizii) and burrowing
owl (BUOW; Athene cunicularia) or their sign, along 20 Mule Team Parkway from Rutgers Road
to Brown Road (Galileo Hill area) and Randsburg Mojave Road, from 140th Street to Washburn
Road (Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area), and a 50-foot buffer on either side. All BUOW
and/or DETO signs discovered will be mapped using a GPS device, in addition to other
biological resources observed. It is anticipated that each area will be surveyed in the early
spring between March and May, to coincide with species activity (such as breeding and nesting
season and desert tortoise hatching).
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. will survey and document the existing environment within the two
project areas and evaluate the habitat and its potential biological functions and values for
special status species while also documenting fauna and flora. During surveys, the Sapphos
Environmental, Inc. biologists will create a species compendium of all flora and fauna, that may
be used as a measure for changes in population. The biologists will photograph the proposed
project areas and compile a compendium of flora and fauna observed on-site.
Based on the survey results, Sapphos Environmental, Inc. will prepare a Biological Survey
memorandum for the record (MFR). The MFR will build from the previous report and detail all
biological resources observed during the survey, with an emphasis on the presence or absence
of desert tortoise, burrowing owl, or their sign. The MFR will additionally include any biological
data that notes the presence/absence of DETO or BUOW, components that evaluate the effects
of OHV recreation on DETO or BUOW populations, and recommendations for improvement.
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. will prepare one (1) electronic copy of the draft MFR for Client
review and comment within one (1) week of the survey. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. will
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incorporate comments from the Client and submit the Final MFR to the Client to update and
inform the HMP as needed.
Work Products
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One (1) monthly invoice and status report
One (1) electronic copy of the Draft Memorandum for the Record
One (1) electronic copy of the Final Memorandum for the Record
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ENCLOSURE 2
ESTIMATED COST
This cost estimate has been prepared based on the following assumptions:
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Assumption #1: Sapphos Environmental, Inc. will respond to one (1) round of
review from the Client.
Assumption #2: Protocol-level surveys for listed species are not anticipated.
This proposal includes the work to be completed yearly; should other surveys or
reporting be required, they can be provided by Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
under a separate contract amendment.
Total estimated cost is as follows:
TASK 1
BIOLOGICAL SURVEYS AND REPORTING
SUBTOTAL LABOR
SUBTOTAL DIRECT COST
$6,057.00
$423.99
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
$6,480.99
Billings will be submitted monthly for the services completed during each month. Payment terms
are net thirty (30) days. Invoices not paid within the agreed payment schedule are subject to a
monthly interest charge as indicated in the Standard Schedule of Fees.
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2025 STANDARD SCHEDULE OF FEES
Sapphos Environmental, Inc.’s schedule of fees reflects a commitment to provide clients with highquality technical expertise at competitive rates. Compensation will be based on the following
schedule of fees and charges:
Hourly Labor Rates
Principal
Technical
Director
Manager
Supervisor
Team Lead
Specialist
Coordinator
Analyst
Intern
$395
$290
$240
$200
$160
$145
$110
$90
$50
Accounting
Controller
Senior Accountant
Staff Accountant
Technical Scheduler
$240
$135
$90
$120
Production
Senior Technical Editor/
Senior Graphic Designer
Technical Editor/Graphic Designer
$160
$110
Administration and Marketing
Specialist
Associate
Information Technology Analyst
$120
$75
$100
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses are billed at the amount charged.
1. Out-of-pocket expenses (such as, but not limited to, travel, teleconference, messenger service, lodging,
meals, blueprint, reproduction, photographic services, postage, research fees, lease or rental of
specialized job specific equipment): cost, as charged to Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
2. Subcontractors fees plus 10-percent management fee.
3. Vehicle mileage: Four-wheel-drive vehicles at $0.73 per mile; passenger cars at $0.70 per mile.
4. Photocopy/printing (black and white): $0.11 per page (8.5" x 11"), $0.16 per page (8.5" x 14"), or $0.25
per page (11” x 17”).
5. Photocopy/printing (color): $1.00 per page (8.5" x 11"), $1.50 per page (8.5" x 14"), or $2.00 per page
(11” x 17”).
6. Plotter: $1.00 per square foot (black and white) or $ 8.00 per square foot (color)
7. Facsimile: $1.00 per page. Charge does not apply to materials received via facsimile from client.
8. Technology: global positioning system (GPS) equipment: $80 per day; sound-level meter kit: $75 per
day; digital projector: $25 per day; notebook computer: $10 per day; large-format camera equipment:
$175 per day; infrared camera: $58 per day; digital camera: $5 per day; Peterson bat detectors: $96.00
per day; and Anabat SD1 bat detectors: $45 per day.
9. Overnight delivery/Messenger service: At cost.
Payment Terms
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. invoices are due for payment at the time when they are issued to the client.
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. allows 30 days from the issue of invoice to resolve client questions and for
timely processing and handling. Interest is charged for late payments in accordance with the following
schedule:
•
30 days (or any portion thereof) past due: 1.8 percent
•
60 days (or any portion thereof) past due: 3.6 percent
•
90 days (or any portion thereof) past due: 5.4 percent
•
120 days or greater past due: referred to collections. Interest accrues at 1.8 percent for each 30-day
period (or portion thereof) that the invoice remains unpaid.
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ENCLOSURE 3
SCHEDULE
Milestone
Date
Authorization to proceed
TASK 1
March 31, 2025
BIOLOGICAL SURVEYS AND REPORTING
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. to conduct survey
Early to mid-April 2025
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. to submit Draft Biological
Survey Memorandum for the Record to Client
April 25, 2025
Client to provide comments on Draft Biological
Survey Biological Survey Memorandum for the Record
May 2, 2025
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. to submit Final Biological Survey
Memorandum for the Record to Client
May 9, 2025
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. to submit one (1) monthly status report
and invoice
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ENCLOSURE 4
AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
Insurance. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. shall maintain such insurance as will protect it
from claims under workers’ compensation acts, and such general liability insurance as will
protect it from claims for damages for bodily injury, including death, and damage to property,
which may arise from services performed under this Agreement. Sapphos Environmental,
Inc. shall procure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this Agreement, a
business auto liability insurance policy with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per person
per occurrence for bodily injury and for property damage liability. Sapphos Environmental,
Inc. shall furnish certificates of insurance and maintain updated certificates of insurance
during the term of this Agreement.
2.
Release and Use of Information. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. shall not make public
information releases regarding professional services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
without the advance written permission of the Client. Client agrees that the written work
product of Sapphos Environmental, Inc. is subject to copyright and authorship right
protection and shall assist Sapphos Environmental, Inc. in taking all appropriate action to
prevent violation of such rights by any party.
3.
Indemnity. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. accepts all risk of harm to itself. Sapphos
Environmental, Inc. shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Client, its board,
directors, officers, employees, and member agencies from damage of any nature arising
from the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
4.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party hereto 30 days after notice
in writing to the other party of such termination or shall expire on the satisfactory
performance of the services by Sapphos Environmental, Inc. and payment from the Client.
Upon termination, Client shall pay Sapphos Environmental, Inc. for services up to the date
of termination.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Latisha Lamberth, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Justin Vincent, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of California City approving the
creation of job descriptions for Police Officer Trainee and Police Reserve
and amending the descriptions for Police Officer, Police Officer II/ Corporal,
Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police Commander, and Special
Investigator/ Detective within the California City Police Department.
Background:
As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain a modern and effective law enforcement
agency, the Human Resources Department, in collaboration with the Police Department, has
undertaken a comprehensive review and update of all sworn and non-sworn police job
descriptions. The last major update of these descriptions occurred in 2002, and since then, law
enforcement standards, community expectations, and internal department responsibilities have
evolved.
Discussion:
The updated job descriptions reflect the following key changes:
To ensure compliance with best practices in human resource management and legal guidelines,
and to support the department’s recruitment, training, and promotional processes, staff has
prepared updated redlines in the job descriptions for the following classifications:
- Police Officer
- Police Sergeant
- Police Lieutenant
- Police Detective
- Police Commander
- Police Officer II/Corporal
These amended job descriptions have been reviewed and updated to reflect current operational
needs, and law changes.
During a recent internal audit, staff discovered that original Council-approved job descriptions
for the positions of Police Trainee and Police Reserve Officer could not be located. These
classifications, although listed in the current salary schedule, lack formally adopted descriptions
on file. Since the original Council-approved job descriptions for these two classifications could
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not be located, staff has developed new descriptions based on historical records, department
input, and comparable classifications from other agencies.
Staff met and conferred with the Police Officers Association (the “Union”) on May 6, 2025,
regarding the proposed updates and recreated job descriptions. The Union was provided the
opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes. No objections were raised, and the
parties acknowledged the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal requirements
in the job descriptions.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve resolution 25-3141
These revisions aim to ensure alignment with current operational needs, legal requirements, and
best practices in public safety employment.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the approval of these revised job descriptions.
Any future changes in compensation or staffing levels resulting from these updates will be
brought forward separately as part of the annual budget process or specific council action.
Conclusion:
The updated job descriptions will enhance the City’s ability to attract, retain, and manage
qualified law enforcement personnel while promoting accountability, transparency, and
alignment with modern policing standards.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the revised job descriptions as presented.
Attachments
1. Revised Job Descriptions (All Positions)
2. Resolution No 25-3141
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
RECREATED
Police Reserve
2025
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Volunteer-with stipend
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Sergeant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: Under the direction of a superior officer and the
Chief of Police, a reserve police officer performs responsible police work in a
professional manner in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of
laws and ordinances. A reserve police officer performs police functions, including
patrolling assigned areas, traffic regulation, accident and crime scene investigations,
jailer responsibilities, and special assignments. This is a part-time position with
assignments consisting of various shifts and hours, as well as holidays and weekends.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651).
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited
• Level I reserve officers may work alone and perform the same duties as full-time
regular officers (Upon successful completion of the Field Training Program)
• Level II reserve officers may perform general law enforcement assignments while
under the immediate supervision of a peace officer who has completed the
Regular Basic Course. These officers may also work assignments authorized for
Level III reserve officers without immediate supervision.
• Level III reserve officers may perform specified limited support duties, and other
duties that are not likely to result in physical arrests, while supervised in the
accessible vicinity by a Level I reserve officer or a full-time regular officer.
Additionally, Level III reserve officers may transport prisoners without immediate
supervision.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car.
2) Responds to emergency calls in a timely and efficient manner.
3) Conducts accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scene of
crimes.
4) Gathers evidence, locates, and questions witnesses, and testifies as a witness in court.
5) Performs jailer duties such as processing arrested persons and maintains security of
the jail.
6) Recovers stolen property and processes according to policies and procedures.
7) Provides traffic control and security at public events, escorts, parades, and funeral
processions.
8) Prepares and processes necessary records and reports.
9) Operates as a member of a team and at times independently at incidents of uncertain
duration.
10) Always drives and operates motor vehicle and apparatus safely under emergency and
non-emergency conditions.
11) Maintains all apparatus and vehicles in a state of readiness or reports otherwise.
12) Participates in police training classes and drills.
13) Studies street maps to learn the district assigned as necessary.
14) Informs supervisor of all work activities and reports any public inquiries or
complaints, inform supervisor of any equipment in need of repair and of all public
injuries or accidents.
15) Responds to accidents, disasters, emergency rescues, searches and any other
emergency situations as directed by the superior officer.
16) Secures and protects the scene of an accident or crime so that valuable evidence is not
destroyed.
17) Conducts tours of police station facility.
18) Provides directions to citizens as requested.
19) Performs specific tasks as directed in various phases of crime prevention, training,
and administration.
20) Performs recordkeeping duties as required for maintenance of equipment, police and
emergency statistical data, and other records as necessary.
21) Conducts safety classes and in-service training for individuals or groups, as well as
schools, churches, civic groups, homeowners’ associations, etc.
22) May perform work in a specified support section within the department where
specific assignments are made and reviewed by a superior officer.
23) Adheres to policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines. Other duties as
assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T.
intermediate certificate is desirable.
2. Completion of college level course work in criminology, law enforcement,
social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field may be
substituted for experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one year.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High School diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree
preferred.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
2. Knowledge of local geography.
3. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
4. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
5. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
6. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
7. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
8. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
9. Ability to plan and assign the work of others.
10. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
11. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
12. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
13. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
14. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
15. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, and summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
See attached RU-91
Strength:
Exert force to 20 pounds occasionally, or a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
Ability to: Reach, turn, move from one location to another. Speak clearly and correctly,
sit, hear, handle. Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust
focus. Perform one or more of the following functions simultaneously: reach, turn, move
from one location to another, handle, read, write, speak, sit, hear.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Low to moderate noise intensity level.
Low to moderate chemical exposure level in Evidence Room.
ADA/EEOC Job Description
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Lieutenant
2002 Revised 2025
Position Control No. 56-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Chief/Director of Public Safety
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To act as assistant to the Police Chief, promote
better understanding of police functions within the community, supervise sworn and
unsworn police personnel, direct police field operations and investigations, enforce laws
and ordinances, and perform specified staff assignments.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651).
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Police Officers, Police Special Investigators,
Police Sergeants, Animal Control Officers, and Clerk/Dispatchers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Plan, coordinate, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the Police force.
2) Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives.
3) Participates in formulating department policies and may participate in department
budget and work planning.
4) Monitor and direct police response to a variety of situations requiring peace officers,
and personally supervise the more critical situations or investigations.
5) Supervise and review performance appraisal and counseling of employees.
6) Oversee and may conduct internal investigations.
7) Participate in interviewing and selection of employees and conduct background
investigations.
8) Direct subordinates in handling difficult calls or cases.
9) Supervise and monitor investigator’s cases to ensure quality of performance.
10) Coordinate training programs, plan, evaluate, and conduct training courses and
various programs and activities.
11) Supervise departmental public relations.
12) Supervises evidence room.
13) Serve as departmental liaison to Police Department Volunteer programs.
14) Write grant proposals and administer grant programs.
15) Direct the preparation and review of correspondence and other written materials.
16) Interpret policies, directives and personnel regulations, and ensure their consistent
application.
17) Respond to and investigate complaints regarding police services within established
guidelines.
18) Supervises Reserve, Community Service Officer, and Volunteers In Public Service
programs and employees.
19) Patrol city and assist officers on calls, make arrests.
20) Assist officers in preparing cases for trial and may appear in court.
21) Assist Police Chief in administrative functions of the Police Department.
22) Act in lieu of Police Chief as assigned.
23) Review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
24) Testify as subpoenaed in court.
25) Prepare reports and statistical data and maintain a variety of records.
26) Think and act quickly in stressful situations and emergencies, and judge situations
and people accurately.
27) Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of duty.
28) Ensures all personnel have current licenses and certifications according to P.O.S.T
guidelines and other requirements.
29) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T. advanced
and management certificates is desirable.
2. Two years of college or university with course work in criminology, law
enforcement, social sciences, public administration or a closely related field
and two years of supervisory law enforcement experience equivalent to the
rank of Police Sergeant or combination thereof as desired by Police Chief.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation, and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention,
pursuit and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including
selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline.
5. Knowledge of administrative practices and methods including planning,
delegation, and program implementation.
6. Knowledge of practices and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring.
7. Knowledge of criminal laws, codes, ordinances, court interpretations,
including rights of citizens, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure and rules
of evidence.
8. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
9. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive
characteristics and facts of incidents.
10. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
12. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
13. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and
procedural guidelines.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and
other written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy
guidelines.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical,
unusual, or dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained
attention are critical.
20. Ability to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts and call-ins.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high-speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
Revision Approved by City Council
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Lieutenant
2002
Position Control No. 56-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Chief
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To act as assistant to the Police Chief, promote
better understanding of police functions within the community, supervise sworn and
unsworn police personnel, direct police field operations and investigations, enforce laws
and ordinances, and perform specified staff assignments.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Police Officers, Police Special Investigators,
Police Sergeants, Animal Control Officers, and Clerk/Dispatchers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Plan, coordinate, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the Police force.
2) Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives.
3) Participates in formulating department policies and may participate in department
budget and work planning.
4) Monitor and direct police response to a variety of situations requiring peace officers,
and personally supervise the more critical situations or investigations.
5) Supervise and review performance appraisal and counseling of employees.
6) Oversee and may conduct internal investigations.
7) Participate in interviewing and selection of employees and conduct background
investigations.
8) Direct subordinates in handling difficult calls or cases.
9) Supervise and monitor investigator’s cases to ensure quality of performance.
10) Coordinate training programs, plan, evaluate, and conduct training courses and
various programs and activities.
11) Supervise departmental public relations.
12) Supervises evidence room.
13) Serve as departmental liaison to Police Department Volunteer programs.
14) Write grant proposals and administer grant programs.
15) Direct the preparation and review of correspondence and other written materials.
16) Interpret policies, directives and personnel regulations, and ensure their consistent
application.
17) Respond to and investigate complaints regarding police services within established
guidelines.
18) Supervises Reserve, Community Service Officer, and Volunteers In Public Service
programs and employees.
19) Patrol city and assist officers on calls, make arrests.
20) Assist officers in preparing cases for trial and may appear in court.
21) Assist Police Chief in administrative functions of the Police Department.
22) Act in lieu of Police Chief as assigned.
23) Review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
24) Testify as subpoenaed in court.
25) Prepare reports and statistical data and maintain a variety of records.
26) Think and act quickly in stressful situations and emergencies, and judge situations
and people accurately.
27) Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of duty.
28) Ensures all personnel have current licenses and certifications according to P.O.S.T
guidelines and other requirements.
29) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T. advanced
and management certificates is desirable.
2. Two years of college or university with course work in criminology, law
enforcement, social sciences, public administration or a closely related field
and two years of supervisory law enforcement experience equivalent to the
rank of Police Sergeant or combination thereof as desired by Police Chief.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation, and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention,
pursuit and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including
selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline.
5. Knowledge of administrative practices and methods including planning,
delegation, and program implementation.
6. Knowledge of practices and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring.
7. Knowledge of criminal laws, codes, ordinances, court interpretations,
including rights of citizens, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure and rules
of evidence.
8. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
9. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive
characteristics and facts of incidents.
10. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
12. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
13. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and
procedural guidelines.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and
other written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy
guidelines.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical,
unusual, or dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained
attention are critical.
20. Ability to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts and call-ins.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
Revision Approved by City Council
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Commander
2024
Position Control No. 11-2024
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Chief/Director of Public Safety
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To plan, organize and direct the activities of major
functions within the Police Department; to coordinate activities with other divisions or
departments; and to provide highly responsible technical support to the Police Chief.
Receives general direction from Police Chief. Exercises direct supervision over assigned
sworn and non-sworn personnel.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651).
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Sworn and non-sworn officials
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
• May serve as the lead Police Department member in charge of Marijuana safety
enforcement and compliance.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives; establish performance standards
and methods for assigned section and related activities; develop and implement
policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in patrol, investigations, special
services, administrative support, animal control and/or custodian functions.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned section; implement improvements and
modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget
recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor
and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; oversee the coordination of staff training; conduct
performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as
directed.
• Serve in the absence of the Police Chief for short, limited durations.
• Oversee investigations and personally participate in situations of a highly complex or
sensitive nature, as assigned.
• Oversee and direct operations of the jail, as assigned.
• May be assigned to oversee and direct operations of the code enforcement officers.
• Respond to major crime and accident scenes, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct internal investigation of citizen and officer complaints.
• Coordinate complex activities with other agencies and sectors of the community.
• Research and develop a variety of policies and procedures.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and
recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City
employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of law enforcement services and program administration.
• Principles of law and the criminal justice system.
• Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of research analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of budget development, implementation and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and
information systems related to law enforcement.
• Personnel management principles and functions.
• California City Police Department and Jail Policies.
Ability to:
• Organize, implement and direct activities related to assigned function, which may
include jail, investigations, special services and/or patrol activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's
job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and
interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational
and technical policy and procedures.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be age twenty-one (21) by date of application.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
• Four (4) years of experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher in a Municipal, County
or State Police agency.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience assigned to a criminal investigations division,
who's primary responsibility is to investigate major crimes, including but not limited to
burglary, aggravated assaults, sex crimes, drug trafficking, gang crimes, homicides,
fraud and child abuse.
• Possession of a current Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST)
Intermediate Certificate.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• POST Supervisory Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or closely
related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, pursuit
and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision.
5. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
7. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
8. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
9. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
10. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
11. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
12. Ability to assess emergency circumstances and develop, implement, and direct
appropriate response strategies.
13. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations, or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
critical.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached for essential job functions evaluation as
recommended by POST.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach
equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use
telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means;
continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and
intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high-speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council November 2024
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Commander
2024
Position Control No. 11-2024
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Chief/Director of Public Safety
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To plan, organize and direct the activities of major
functions within the Police Department; to coordinate activities with other divisions or
departments; and to provide highly responsible technical support to the Police Chief.
Receives general direction from Police Chief. Exercises direct supervision over assigned
sworn and non-sworn personnel.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Sworn and non-sworn officials
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
• May serve as the lead Police Department member in charge of Marijuana safety
enforcement and compliance.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives; establish performance standards
and methods for assigned section and related activities; develop and implement
policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in patrol, investigations, special
services, administrative support, animal control and/or custodian functions.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned section; implement improvements and
modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget
recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor
and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; oversee the coordination of staff training; conduct
performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as
directed.
• Serve in the absence of the Police Chief for short, limited durations.
• Oversee investigations and personally participate in situations of a highly complex or
sensitive nature, as assigned.
• Oversee and direct operations of the jail, as assigned.
• May be assigned to oversee and direct operations of the code enforcement officers.
• Respond to major crime and accident scenes, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct internal investigation of citizen and officer complaints.
• Coordinate complex activities with other agencies and sectors of the community.
• Research and develop a variety of policies and procedures.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and
recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City
employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of law enforcement services and program administration.
• Principles of law and the criminal justice system.
• Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of research analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of budget development, implementation and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and
information systems related to law enforcement.
• Personnel management principles and functions.
• California City Police Department and Jail Policies.
Ability to:
• Organize, implement and direct activities related to assigned function, which may
include jail, investigations, special services and/or patrol activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's
job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and
interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational
and technical policy and procedures.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be age twenty-one (21) by date of application.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
• Four (4) years of experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher in a Municipal, County
or State Police agency.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience assigned to a criminal investigations division,
who's primary responsibility is to investigate major crimes, including but not limited to
burglary, aggravated assaults, sex crimes, drug trafficking, gang crimes, homicides,
fraud and child abuse.
• Possession of a current Police Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST)
Intermediate Certificate.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• POST Supervisory Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or closely
related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, pursuit
and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision.
5. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
7. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
8. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
9. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
10. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
11. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
12. Ability to assess emergency circumstances and develop, implement, and direct
appropriate response strategies.
13. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations, or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
critical.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached for essential job functions evaluation as
recommended by POST.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach
equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use
telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means;
continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and
intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council November 2024
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Sergeant
2002-Revision 2025
Position Control No. 59-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To supervise and direct the Department’s patrol
function, participate in a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of
life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and crime prevention and
investigation, and direct and perform specified staff assignments.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651).
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Police Officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the Police Officers and other
assigned staff.
2) Supervise police response to a variety of law enforcement situations by radio or in
person.
3) Provide guidance and direction to officers, interpret points of procedure, policy, and
regulation for conduct of peace officers.
4) Supervise and coordinate crime scene activities, guide and direct officers, and ensure
crowd control and protection of evidence at the scene.
5) Direct and oversee the department’s patrol function.
6) Oversee special investigations.
7) Assist or provide direction to police officers with unusual, complex, or emergency
situations.
8) Conduct briefings and provide instruction and on-the-job training to assigned staff.
9) Recommend additional or specialized training.
10) Respond to and resolve citizen’s complaints regarding police activities, within
established guidelines and authority.
11) Review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
12) Personally perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of
life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime
prevention and suppression, suspect pursuit and apprehending, case preparation and
testimony, and provide information and assistance to the public.
13) Testify as subpoenaed in court.
14) Assist with supervising Investigators, Police Officer II, Dispatchers, Animal Control
Officer, and volunteers.
15) Prepare reports and statistical data and maintain a variety of records.
16) Appraise employee performance, counsel employees regarding work performance
and procedures, and document disciplinary issues.
17) Prepares grants and carries a staff workload.
18) Think and act quickly in stressful situations and emergencies, and judge situations
and people accurately.
19) Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of duty.
20) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T.
intermediate certificate.
2. Three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer or above.
Completion of college level course work in criminology, law enforcement,
social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field may be
substituted for experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one year.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, pursuit
and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision.
5. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
7. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
8. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
9. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
10. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
11. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
12. Ability to assess emergency circumstances and develop, implement, and direct
appropriate response strategies.
13. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations, or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
critical.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached for essential job functions evaluation as
recommended by POST.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Biochemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Sergeant
2002
Position Control No. 59-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To supervise and direct the Department’s patrol
function, participate in a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of
life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and crime prevention and
investigation, and direct and perform specified staff assignments.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Police Officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because there limited persons in this
position)
1) Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the Police Officers and other
assigned staff.
2) Supervise police response to a variety of law enforcement situations by radio or in
person.
3) Provide guidance and direction to officers, interpret points of procedure, policy, and
regulation for conduct of peace officers.
4) Supervise and coordinate crime scene activities, guide and direct officers, and ensure
crowd control and protection of evidence at the scene.
5) Direct and oversee the department’s patrol function.
6) Oversee special investigations.
7) Assist or provide direction to police officers with unusual, complex, or emergency
situations.
8) Conduct briefings and provide instruction and on-the-job training to assigned staff.
9) Recommend additional or specialized training.
10) Respond to and resolve citizen’s complaints regarding police activities, within
established guidelines and authority.
11) Review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
12) Personally perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of
life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime
prevention and suppression, suspect pursuit and apprehending, case preparation and
testimony, and provide information and assistance to the public.
13) Testify as subpoenaed in court.
14) Assist with supervising Investigators, Police Officer II, Dispatchers, Animal Control
Officer, and volunteers.
15) Prepare reports and statistical data and maintain a variety of records.
16) Appraise employee performance, counsel employees regarding work performance
and procedures, and document disciplinary issues.
17) Prepares grants and carries a staff work load.
18) Think and act quickly in stressful situations and emergencies, and judge situations
and people accurately.
19) Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of duty.
20) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T.
intermediate certificate.
2. Three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer or above.
Completion of college level course work in criminology, law enforcement,
social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field may be
substituted for experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one year.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, pursuit
and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision.
5. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
7. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
8. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
9. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
10. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
11. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
12. Ability to assess emergency circumstances and develop, implement, and direct
appropriate response strategies.
13. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
14. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
16. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations, or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
critical.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached for essential job functions evaluation as
recommended by POST.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Special Investigator
2002
Position Control No. 60-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To provide lead direction to staff, perform peace
officer duties and in-depth investigation of crimes, and prepare cases for prosecution.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Occasionally to Police Officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because there limited persons in this
position)
1) Occasionally, plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the Police
Officers.
2) Conduct police investigations in all areas of law enforcement.
3) Interview and interrogate suspects, victims, witnesses and officers.
4) Prepare and execute search warrants, write reports of investigations, file cases with
the District Attorney’s office, and testify in court.
5) Conduct surveillance and searches, develop contacts and sources, and follow up on
same.
6) Direct officers in and personally perform complex case investigations.
7) Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies on crime activity and incidents of
mutual concern.
8) Act as shift supervisor in absence of higher ranking officer.
9) Respond to and resolve citizen complaints regarding police activities, within
established guidelines and authority.
10) Review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
11) Perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and
property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime
prevention and suppression, suspect pursuit and apprehending, case preparation and
testimony, and provide information and assistance to the public.
12) Testify as subpoenaed to court.
13) Prepare reports and statistical data and maintain a variety of records.
14) Think and act quickly in stressful situations and emergencies, and judge situations
and people accurately.
15) Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
course of duty.
16) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate
persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T.
intermediate certificate is desirable.
2. Three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer or above.
Completion of college level course work in criminology, law enforcement,
social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field may be
substituted for experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one year.
3. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in police
service including law enforcement, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, pursuit
and apprehension of suspects, and arrest and custody of prisoners.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and court rulings governing suspect and
prisoner rights, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
5. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement.
6. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
7. Knowledge of functions, authorities, and organization of other departments and
agencies involved in investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
8. Knowledge of public safety dispatch and police records functions.
9. Ability to analyze complex criminal investigation problems, develop alternatives,
and adopt effective courses of action.
10. Ability to plan and assign the work of others.
11. Ability to assess emergency circumstances and develop, implement, and direct
appropriate response strategies.
12. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
13. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other
written materials.
14. Ability to maintain firearms qualification.
15. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
16. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
17. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
18. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations, or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
critical.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
ADA/EEOC Job Description
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer
Revised 2025
Position Control No. 57-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To assure law and order within City limits through
enforcement of laws and ordinances, protect life and property, prevent and investigate
crime, and control traffic.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651).
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Patrol assigned areas to ensure security of life and property, observe situations, and
deter crime by providing high visibility.
2) Provide general patrol, investigation, and related law enforcement duties typical of a
municipal law enforcement agency.
3) Respond to suspicious activities and answer emergency calls for service, including
burglary reports, domestic disputes, robbery reports and crimes in progress.
4) Conduct preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts,
robbery, vehicle accidents, deaths and suicides, suspicious persons and
circumstances.
5) Render first aid.
6) Report hazards and disperse unruly crowds at gatherings.
7) Detain, arrest, and transport to appropriate facilities persons involved in crimes or
misconduct when laws and ordinances have been violated.
8) Control and direct traffic.
9) Issue traffic citations.
10) Respond to radio calls for service.
11) Pursue and apprehend suspects, request assistance as necessary.
12) Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents.
13) Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and
interrogations, identification of witnesses.
14) Exercise discretion and judgment in determining appropriate and legal course of
action in difficult and emergency situations, with or without immediate supervision or
assistance.
15) Oversee collection and preservation of physical evidence.
16) Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public gatherings
and in conflict situations.
17) Prepare and document cases, complete reports and records, prepare and maintain
other logs and records.
18) Prepare a variety of written reports and records including notes, field interrogation
reports, Department of Motor Vehicles forms and reports, citations, written warnings,
incident reports, and crime reports.
19) Supervise juveniles on probation.
20) Retrieve, identify, and return found property and/or evidence to owners.
21) Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and request additional
assistance.
22) Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
23) Testify in court, as subpoenaed.
24) Conduct background investigations of prospective police applicants as assigned.
25) Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to investigation of
crimes and apprehension of offenders.
26) Respond to fire aid calls and assist in crowd and traffic control.
27) Serve warrants and subpoenas.
28) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
2. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
3. Minimum age-21 years by time of appointment.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, techniques, and equipment.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of criminal law.
5. Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
6. Knowledge of juvenile law, disposition policies, and court procedures.
7. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
8. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
9. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
11. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
12. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural
guidelines.
13. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
14. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualifications.
16. Ability to move quickly in response to life threatening calls.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
make-or-break aspects of the job.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Moderate to heavy. See attached CA RU-91.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
The successful candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug
screen, polygraph test, live scan with an extensive background check.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer
2002
Position Control No. 57-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To assure law and order within City limits through
enforcement of laws and ordinances, protect life and property, prevent and investigate
crime, and control traffic.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this position)
1) Patrol assigned areas to ensure security of life and property, observe situations, and
deter crime by providing high visibility.
2) Provide general patrol, investigation, and related law enforcement duties typical of a
municipal law enforcement agency.
3) Respond to suspicious activities and answer emergency calls for service, including
burglary reports, domestic disputes, robbery reports and crimes in progress.
4) Conduct preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts,
robbery, vehicle accidents, deaths and suicides, suspicious persons and
circumstances.
5) Render first aid.
6) Report hazards and disperse unruly crowds at gatherings.
7) Detain, arrest, and transport to appropriate facilities persons involved in crimes or
misconduct when laws and ordinances have been violated.
8) Control and direct traffic.
9) Issue traffic citations.
10) Respond to radio calls for service.
11) Pursue and apprehend suspects, request assistance as necessary.
12) Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents.
13) Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and
interrogations, identification of witnesses.
14) Exercise discretion and judgment in determining appropriate and legal course of
action in difficult and emergency situations, with or without immediate supervision or
assistance.
15) Oversee collection and preservation of physical evidence.
16) Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public gatherings
and in conflict situations.
17) Prepare and document cases, complete reports and records, prepare and maintain
other logs and records.
18) Prepare a variety of written reports and records including notes, field interrogation
reports, Department of Motor Vehicles forms and reports, citations, written warnings,
incident reports, and crime reports.
19) Supervise juveniles on probation.
20) Retrieve, identify, and return found property and/or evidence to owners.
21) Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and request additional
assistance.
22) Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
23) Testify in court, as subpoenaed.
24) Conduct background investigations of prospective police applicants as assigned.
25) Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to investigation of
crimes and apprehension of offenders.
26) Respond to fire aid calls and assist in crowd and traffic control.
27) Serve warrants and subpoenas.
28) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to appropriate persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
2. Possession of valid Class C Driver’s license and a good driving record.
3. Minimum age-21 years by time of appointment.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, techniques, and equipment.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Knowledge of criminal law.
Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of juvenile law, disposition policies, and court procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
9. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
11. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
12. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural
guidelines.
13. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
14. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualifications.
16. Ability to move quickly in response to life threatening calls.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual,
or dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained attention are
make-or-break aspects of the job.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Moderate to heavy. See attached CA RU-91.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, turn, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick, move from one location to another.
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding,
snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
The successful candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug
screen, polygraph test, live scan with an extensive background check.
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer II/Corporal 2002
Revised 2025
Position Control No. 58-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To provide lead direction of the Department' s
patrol function in the absence of the sergeant, perform peace officer duties as related in the
Police Officer I job description, and direct and perform specified staff assignments.
All California City Police Department peace officers, including Police Officer Trainees,
will adopt community-based policing practices, have familiarization in the collaborative
efforts between law enforcement and community residents, and embrace collaborative
problem solving in the community. (California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 13651)
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Occasionally to Police Officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this
position)
1) Patrol assigned areas to ensure security of life and property, observe situations, and
deter crime by providing high visibility.
2) Respond to suspicious activities and answer emergency calls for service, including
burglary reports, domestic disputes, robbery reports and crimes in progress.
3) Conduct preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts,
robbery, vehicle accidents, deaths and suicide, suspicious persons and
circumstances.
4) Render first aid.
5) Report hazards and disperse unruly crowds at gatherings.
6) Make arrests when laws and ordinances have been violated.
7) Control and direct traffic.
8) Issue traffic citations.
9) Respond to radio calls for service.
I 0) Pursue and apprehend suspects, request assistance as necessary.
I I) Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents.
12) Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interrogation
interviews and, identification of witnesses.
13) Oversee collection and preservation of physical evidence.
•
•
14) Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public gatherings
and in conflict situations.
15) Prepare and document cases, complete reports and records, prepare and maintain
other logs and records.
16) Supervise juveniles on probation.
17) Retrieve, identify, and return found property and/or evidence to owners.
18) Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and request additional
assistance.
19) Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
20) Testify in court, as subpoenaed.
21) Conduct background investigations of prospective police applicants as assigned.
22) Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to investigation of
crimes and apprehension of offenders.
23) Respond to fire aid calls and assist in crowd and traffic control.
24) Serve warrants and subpoenas.
25) Occasionally plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the police
officers and other assigned staff.
26) In the absence of the sergeant or investigator, supervise and coordinate crime scene
activities, guide and direct officers, and ensure crowd control and protection of
evidence at the scene.
27) In the absence of the sergeant, provide lead direction of the Department's patrol
function.
28) Assist or provide direction to police officers with unusual, complex or emergency
situations, in the absence of a ranking officer.
29) As directed, review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as needed.
30) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to
appropriate persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
2. Possession of valid Class C Driver's license and a good driving record.
3. Minimum age-21 years by time of appointment.
4. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and psychological
evaluation and physical exam.
•
•
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, techniques, and equipment.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of criminal law.
5. Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
6. Knowledge of juvenile law, disposition policies, and court procedures.
7. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
8. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive characteristics
and facts of incidents.
9. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
11. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
12. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural
guidelines.
13. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
14. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualifications.
16. Ability to move quickly in response to life threatening calls.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a
different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or
dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained attention are makeor-break aspects of the job.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos, letters,
minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, tum, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick. move from one location to another.
•
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENT AL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio, police
sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat to
extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and flooding, snow,
blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high-speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
•
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Biochemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or through
skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be transmitted by
exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
•
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Police Officer II/Corporal 2002
Position Control No. 58-2002
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
DEPARTMENT:
Police Department
REPORTS TO:
Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To provide lead direction of the Department' s
patrol function in the absence of the sergeant, perform peace officer duties as
related in the Police Officer I job description, and direct and perform specified staff
assignments.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Moderate to limited.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Occasionally to Police Officers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
(NOTE: All duties are considered essential because their limited persons in this
position)
1) Patrol assigned areas to ensure security of life and property, observe situations, and
deter crime by providing high visibility.
2) Respond to suspicious activities and answer emergency calls for service, including
burglary reports, domestic disputes, robbery reports and crimes in progress.
3) Conduct preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts,
robbery, vehicle accidents, deaths and suicide, suspicious persons and
circumstances.
4) Render first aid.
5) Report hazards and disperse unruly crowds at gatherings.
6) Make arrests when laws and ordinances have been violated.
7) Control and direct traffic.
8) Issue traffic citations.
9) Respond to radio calls for service.
I 0) Pursue and apprehend suspects, request assistance as necessary.
I I) Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents.
12) Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interrogation
interviews and, identification of witnesses.
13) Oversee collection and preservation of physical evidence.
•
•
14) Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public
gatherings and in conflict situations.
15) Prepare and document cases, complete reports and records, prepare and
maintain other logs and records.
16) Supervise juveniles on probation.
17) Retrieve, identify, and return found property and/or evidence to owners.
18) Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and request
additional assistance.
19) Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
20) Testify in court, as subpoenaed.
21) Conduct background investigations of prospective police applicants as
assigned.
22) Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to
investigation of crimes and apprehension of offenders.
23) Respond to fire aid calls and assist in crowd and traffic control.
24) Serve warrants and subpoenas.
25) Occasionally plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct the work of the
police officers and other assigned staff.
26) In the absence of the sergeant or investigator, supervise and coordinate crime
scene activities, guide and direct officers, and ensure crowd control and
protection of evidence at the scene.
27) In the absence of the sergeant, provide lead direction of the Department's
patrol function.
28) Assist or provide direction to police officers with unusual, complex or
emergency situations, in the absence of a ranking officer.
29) As directed, review submitted reports and records and direct corrections as
needed.
30) Other duties as assigned.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. .Answer telephones, provide routine information, and route calls to
appropriate persons.
2. Other duties as assigned.
3. Work in stressful situations.
4. Work at all times of day and night as necessitated.
MARGINAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of Basic Certificate as issued by the State Commission on
2.
3.
4.
5.
Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
Possession of valid Class C Driver's license and a good driving record.
Minimum age-21 years by time of appointment.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to pass an intensive background investigation and
psychological evaluation and physical exam.
•
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, techniques, and equipment.
2. Knowledge of applicable state, county, and local codes and ordinances.
3. Knowledge of local geography.
4. Knowledge of criminal law.
5. Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
6. Knowledge of juvenile law, disposition policies, and court procedures.
7. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to police work.
8. Ability to observe and accurately recall places, names, descriptive
characteristics and facts of incidents.
9. Ability to remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
11. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies.
12. Ability to make rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and
procedural guidelines.
13. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
14. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
15. Ability to maintain firearms qualifications.
16. Ability to move quickly in response to life threatening calls.
17. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
18. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
19. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical,
unusual, or dangerous situations or situations in which speed and sustained
attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Initiative and good judgment within established guidelines.
2. Tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Research, compile, summarize information and materials.
4. Read and interpret complex written material and including manuals, memos,
letters, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
5. Communicate and work effectively with public and employees.
6. Work effectively under pressure.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Medium to heavy. See attached CA RU-91.
Ability to: Stand, walk, stoop/bend, lift, push/pull, reach, tum, climb, crouch/crawl,
kneel, run, kick. move from one location to another.
•
Speak clearly and correctly, sit, hear, handle, climb.
Visual acuity (near-under 20 inches, far-over 20 feet), ability to adjust focus.
MARGINAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop.
ENVIRONMENT AL CONDITIONS TO WHICH EXPOSED:
Noise Intensity level: Moderate to high; vibration caused by police car, police radio,
police sirens, and gun fire.
Temperature/weather: Exposure to all types of weather conditions, from extreme heat
to extreme cold. May be exposed to violent acts of nature, such as heavy rain and
flooding, snow, blowing sand, high wind, wind chill.
Hazards:
Mechanical: Danger of being struck by an automobile while stopping or directing traffic,
malfunctioning of weapons, automobile accident during high speed chase, shot during
performance of job.
Electrical: Exposure to downed power lines.
•
Burns: Lighting flares, first arrival search at fire call.
Explosives: First arrival search at bomb threat scene.
Radiant Energy: R.A.D.A.R. guns during speed enforcement.
Bio Chemical: First responders to bio chemical/bio terrorism threats.
Other: Exposure to unknown drugs which may enter the system by inhalation or
through skin pores, exposure to contagious diseases and diseases which may be
transmitted by exchange of body fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions:
Fumes: Automotive exhaust, fumes from suspected drugs while processing a crime
scene.
Gases: Gasoline at accident scene, refueling patrol car, tear gas.
•
ADA/EEOC Job Descriptions
Approved by City Council December 17, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
APPROVING THE CREATION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER
TRAINEE AND POLICE RESERVE AND AMENDING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER, POLICE OFFICER II/CORPORAL, POLICE SERGEANT, POLICE
LIEUTENANT, POLICE COMMANDER, AND POLICE SPECIAL
INVESTIGATOR/DETECTIVE WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The City Council of the City of California City (hereafter referred to as the “City
Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of California City is committed to maintaining a professional,
effective, and community-oriented Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City staff met and conferred in good faith with the appropriate
Police Union personnel on May 6, 2025, regarding the proposed revisions and recreated
job descriptions; and
WHEREAS, accurate and up-to-date job descriptions are essential for ensuring
clarity in roles and responsibilities, effective recruitment and hiring practices, and
compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Human Resources Department, in collaboration with the
Police Department and the union, undertook a comprehensive review and revision of all
Police Department job descriptions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with
department goals city policies and the current law.
WHEREAS, the City’s Human Resources Department is unable to find records of
approved job descriptions for the positions of Police Officer Trainee and Police Reserve;
and;
WHEREAS, the following job titles within the Police Department have been
identified for revision:
- Police Officer
- Police Officer II/ Corporal
- Police Sergeant
- Police Lieutenant
- Police Commander
- Police Special Investigator/Detective
Page 1 of 3
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves the classification of Police
Officer Trainee and Police Reserve within the California City Police Department as
attached.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves the revised job descriptions for
Police Officer, Police Officer II/Corporal, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Police
Commander, and Police Special Investigator/Detective as attached.
SECTION 3: That the City Manager and/or designee is directed to take all
actions necessary to effectuate the changes.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 5: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
California City, this ___ day of _________________ 2025.
__________________________
Marquette Hawkins,
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Leanndrea Weible
City Clerk
__________________________
Victor M. Ponto,
City Attorney
Page 2 of 3
CERTIFICATION
I, Leanndrea Weible, City Clerk of the City of California City, California, hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said
City at its meeting held on the ____ of ___________ 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of the City of California City, California, this ____ day of _________ 2025.
__________________________
Leanndrea Weible
City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Joe Barragan, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of California City.
Authorization to submit a Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP)
application to Kern COG for the North Loop Blvd. Rehabilitation from Poppy
Blvd. to 90th St.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
Kern COG has announced a call for projects for federal Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP)
grant funds. RSTP funds may be used to enhance federally classified streets, including major roads
such as collectors and arterial streets. Kern COG allocates fair share funding to each local agency
based on population. California City's allocation for this call for projects is $448,000, with a
required local match of 11.47% of the total project cost.
City Staff recommends North Loop Blvd. from Poppy Blvd. to 90th St. for grant funding. The
project involves grinding three inches of the roadway, removing excess material, repaving three
inches of hot mix asphalt, striping, and adjusting utilities to the new grade.
The project's total estimated cost is $506,961, including $448,000 in federal RSTP program funds
and a local match of $58,961.
Kern COG policy requires that local agencies adopt a resolution assuring that the agency is willing
and able to provide the local match and that the project will be delivered. The plan would be to
request preliminary engineering funds in the fiscal year 25/26 and construction funds in fiscal year
26/27.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The federal contribution is $448,000, with an expected local contribution of $58,961 from the
Roads Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to pass a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file an application with
Kern COG for Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) funding for the North Loop Blvd. from
Poppy Blvd. to 90th St.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1 - Resolution No 25-3140
2 - Cost Estimate
3 - Project Area Map
RESOLUTION NO. 25-3140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
(RSTP) PROGRAM FUNDING AND COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL MATCH AND
STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of California City is a municipal corporation duly created and existing pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of California City is applying to the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG)
for $448,000 in funding from the RSTP Program for the North Loop Blvd. Rehabilitation from Poppy
Blvd. to 90th Street herein referred to as (PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT has the financial capacity to complete, operate, and maintain the
project; and
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT will ensure that funds required from other sources will be reasonably
expected to be available at the time frame needed to carry out the project; and
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT is authorized to execute and file an application for funding the
PROJECT under the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of California City by adopting
this resolution does hereby state that:
SECTION 1. APPLICANT will provide ($58,961 minimum match amount) in local matching funds;
and
SECTION 2. APPLICANT understands that the RSTP Program funding for the project is fixed at
the approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by the APPLICANT
from other funds, and that APPLICANT does not expect any cost increases to be funded with
additional RSTP Program funding; and
SECTION 3. APPLICANT understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will
comply with the program implementation procedures described in Chapter 2 of the Kern COG
Project Delivery Policies and Procedures manual; and
SECTION 4. PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this
resolution and, if approved, for the amount programmed in the FTIP; and
SECTION 5. APPLICANT and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the
program; and
SCETION 6. APPLICANT authorizes the City Manager to execute and file an application with Kern
COG for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funding for the PROJECT as referred in
this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of June 2025 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Marquette E. Hawkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leanndrea Weible, Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
}
COUNTY OF KERN
} SS
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY }
I, Leandrea Weible, City Clerk of the City of California City, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of California
City on the 10th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
Leandrea Weible, Acting City Clerk
BHT Engineering, Inc.
Job# 25412
CITY OF CALIFORNIA CITY
2025 RSTP CALL FOR PROJECTS
NORTH LOOP REHABILITATION FROM POPPY BLVD. TO 90TH STREET
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
ITEM
NO.
ITEM CODE
UNIT OF
MEASURE
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
PRICE
PER UNIT
TOTAL
PRICE
1
SITE DEMOLITION, CUT & HAUL EXCESS
MATERIAL
L.S.
1
$
40,000.00
$
40,000.00
2
COLD PLANE 3-INCH EXISTING AC
SURFACE, HAUL-OFF
S.F.
56100
$
1.30
$
72,930.00
3
TYPE "A" HOT MIX ASPHALT
TON
1130
$
160.00
$
180,800.00
4
INSTALL 12" SOLID LIMIT/CROSSWALK LINE
- THERMOPLASTIC
L.F.
800
$
5.00
$
4,000.00
5
INSTALL 24" SOLID CROSSWALK LINE THERMOPLASTIC
L.F.
650
$
7.00
$
4,550.00
6
INSTALL 6" SOLID WHITE LANE LINE THERMOPLASTIC
L.F.
1650
$
3.00
$
4,950.00
7
INSTALL 6" BIKE LANE LINE THERMOPLASTIC - DETAIL 39 & 39A
L.F.
3300
$
2.00
$
6,600.00
8
INSTALL 8" WHITE CHANNELIZING STRIPE THERMOPLASTIC - DETAIL 38
L.F.
150
$
4.00
$
600.00
9
INSTALL WHITE THERMOPLASTIC
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
S.F.
87
$
20.00
$
1,740.00
10
FURNISH AND INSTALL R2-1 SIGN - (24"x30")
(45 MPH)
EA.
1
$
750.00
$
750.00
11 FURNISH AND INSTALL R7-9 SIGN - (12"x18")
EA.
4
$
500.00
$
2,000.00
12 ADJUST COVERS TO GRADE
EA.
3
$
960.00
$
2,880.00
13 QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
L.S.
1
$
13,000.00
$
13,000.00
L.S.
1
$
20,000.00
$
20,000.00
Construction Subtotal:
$
354,800.00
Contingency (10%): $
35,480.00
Advertisement: $
3,500.00
Construction Engineering: $
58,542.00
CONSTRUCTION TOTAL: $
452,322.00
Preliminary Engineering & Environmental: $
54,639.00
14
PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT TEMPORARY
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
Date: 05/31/2025
By: RHP
Project Total Cost: $ 506,961.00
2025 CALL FOR PROJECTS - FUNDING
PE + Enviro
Total Funds- NEEDED: $ 54,639.00 $
Federal Match - 2025 RSTP: $ 48,284.00 $
Local Match: $ 6,355.00 $
CONST
TOTAL
452,322.00
$
506,961.00
399,716.00
$
448,000.00
52,606.00
$
58,961.00
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
June 10, 2025
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Christopher Lopez, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion Regarding the Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
The City’s Operating Budget is a flexible spending plan that serves as the legal authority for City
operations to commit financial resources for the city’s operations. The City of California City
provides a wide variety of services including police, fire, public works, general administrative
services, and other services to its residents. The operating budget is typically adopted prior to the
beginning of a new fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and California City has faced challenges
for several years with respect to the adoption of a balanced budget delivered on time. In the
current fiscal year (FY) the FY 24/25 Budget was adopted on March 25, 2025. As a result of the
significant loss of the City’s parcel tax to fund police and fire services, the City required the use
of fund balance to fund its operations for FY 24/25.
Over the last year, the City has asked voters to approve an extension of Measure C, which
generated approximately $6M in revenues to fund public safety in the city, which expired on
June 30, 2024 to help alleviate the City’s budget situation. Voters have not approved these
initiatives, resulting in a lack of ongoing revenues to support city operations.
While various adjustments have been made to the budget, with the most notable one resulting in
the elimination of 19 positions and saving $1.3M, there remains significant budget and service
delivery issues in the community. Numerous residents have noticed these impacts, including the
lack of maintenance at City facilities, and staff only responding to items on an emergency basis
due to lack of staffing and funding.
General Fund Overview
The general fund is the primary operating fund for the City. The general fund pays for many of
the services offered to the City’s residents including city personnel for Planning, Public Works
Administration, Clerk’s Office, a portion of Police and Fire Department costs, and Recreation
programming. While many cities fund public safety primarily through the general fund,
California City has funded the bulk of its public safety departments through a special tax for
public safety. This Measure generated over $6M annually and expired in 2024. It is not
uncommon for communities to fund public safety through special means outside of the general
fund including parcel taxes. San Bernardino County, which is a neighbor to Kern County,
utilizes a Fire Parcel Tax to cover fire costs for communities that receive services via San
Bernardino County Fire.
Relying on a special tax measure with an expiration date for such a critical function has the
effect of funding a primary function of local government with a temporary funding stream.
Funding a core element of local government with a temporary revenue is not a best practice as it
locks the city into a guaranteed crises every few years if there is no funding mechanism to take
over the finite revenue stream. With the expiration of Measure C, this created a significant hole
in the City’s budget since it relied on a temporary measure to fund public safety.
The pattern of temporarily funding such core functions of government has locked the City into a
pattern of instability and resulted in many issues for the California City community.
FY 24/25 Budget
On February 25, 2025, staff provided an overview of the City’s budget situation, and staff
presented the FY 24/25 Budget to the City Council on March 25, 2025 for approval. The Mayor
and City Council adopted the FY 24/25 Budget that same evening.
The FY 24/25 Budget did not call for more reductions in service, maintained a level of service
below what is recommended for a community, and utilized fund balance to cover the difference
in revenues and expenditures.
Historical Review of Special Tax Revenues and Expenditures: Budget Problem
While Measure C covered a significant portion of the City’s public safety costs, the City ran
deficits in these operations for many years. This means that even with the allocation of Measure
C, or other special tax revenues, the city was unable to contain its expenditures within the
revenues generated for public safety. The table below lists the total revenues, and the respective
expenditures over the last ten years. The numbers included below are taken from the city’s
audited financial statements, which can be viewed on the Finance Department website.
Fiscal Year
Ended
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Public Safety
Revenues
Expenditures
Excess (deficiency) of
revenues over (under)
expenditures
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,753,885
6,794,075
6,658,706
6,934,156
7,787,816
7,283,017
7,704,425
7,583,090
7,229,442
6,621,949
7,307,711
8,153,345
8,632,413
6,884,488
8,043,685
8,857,956
7,330,376
8,414,445
7,593,986
8,588,388
(553,826)
(1,359,270)
(1,973,707)
49,668
(255,869)
(1,574,939)
374,049
(831,355)
(364,544)
(1,966,439)
In the last ten years, and based on the City’s audited financial statements, the city exceeded its
public safety expenditures in eight of the last ten years. This means that the city’s special tax for
public safety was only covering a portion of the City’s public safety costs. The additional
funding necessary to cover this expense was covered through the general fund.
It should be noted that any potential future allocation of special tax revenues would only cover a
portion of public safety costs assuming the same conditions were applied including the rate and
the collection of that revenue; any additional expenditures allocated against a potential special
tax would require additional funding sources to cover those costs. Said in a different way, any
potential future special parcel tax would not be enough to cover existing public safety costs
unless a larger amount of revenue was generated from said special tax.
FY 25/26 Budget
The Budget calendar for the FY 25/26 Budget was provided to the community on April 4, 2025,
and the detailed instructions and processes were reviewed with the Management Team shortly
thereafter. Completing two budgets within a span of three months is extremely rare and is not
normal nor is it considered a best practice.
The core themes that shaped the proposed FY 25/26 Budget include the following:
1. Maintaining existing levels of staffing
2. Deletion of minimal vacant position(s)
3. Zero reductions in filled positions
4. 15% reduction in expenditures in operational departments; some were
unachievable due to little to non-existent allocations in maintenance and
operations costs
5. Aligning budget line items with historical trends; four- and five-year averages
were utilized to align proposed expenses with past expenses
6. Mandatory increases in personnel costs
This staff report focuses primarily on the general fund as that is of critical importance at this
moment in time.
As a result of the loss of Measure C, and with no proposed reductions in public safety or other
positions, staff is recommending the use of fund balance from the general fund to continue
funding operations in the general fund for FY 25/26. The total recommended use of fund balance
is approximately $1.2M.
General Fund Revenues
The local economic conditions for the community reflect the following items:
1. Anywhere from 3%-6% growth in the local economy
2. Updates to sales tax due to the 1% increase approved by voters in 2024
a. Staff is verifying the additional revenue estimates for this and will need to
refine this based on year-to-date revenues collected
3. Continued growth in the development sector due to local economic activity
Total general fund revenues for FY 25/26 are projected at $9,947,700.
General Fund Expenses
The overall general fund expenses are shown in the table below and include various increases to
include required merit increases for employees, and the associated increase in costs for any
premium pays associated with those increases. Total general fund expenditures are estimated at
$11.2M.
The Proposed FY 25/26 Budget proposes numerous reductions in maintenance and operations
line items and proposes the reduction in the subsidy to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount
of $15,000. Some of the reductions include aligning expenditures with historical trends, and the
deletion of one vacant Code Compliance Officer.
Use of Fund Balance to Balance the Budget
The use of fund balance to cover ongoing expenditures is not a recommended practice. Given the
city’s accrual of fund balance in the general fund, the City is able to utilize this funding in order
to balance the city’s budget. This structural deficit should be remedied, and a long-term solution
is necessary to remove the City’s reliance on one time funding.
Based on the FY 23/24 financial statements, the city has an unassigned fund balance of
$13,188,560. Approximately $1.2M of fund balance will be utilized to help balance the City’s
FY 25/26 Budget.
Utilizing fund balance is not a viable long-term strategy and will eventually lead to fiscal
insolvency.
Additionally, the elimination of personnel in 2024 had the effect of lessening total general fund
expenditures and thereby lessening the deficit for the fiscal year. Those reductions in personnel
did come at a service cost since there is currently no maintenance staff to perform duties at the
parks, city hall, senior center, and other core functions of the City. Reductions in maintenance
and operations expenditures have also provided significant savings to the community, but the
City is grappling with conditions related to service insolvency, as its unable to meet basic
demands for service.
The City is currently facing service solvency challenges, which are a direct result of the City’s
budget issues.
Council Direction and Policy Issues
Given the loss of Measure C, the City Manager’s Office is recommending the use of fund
balance to cover the loss of revenues, and to keep some city services intact. Any additional
reductions in operations will cause even more damage to the City, and will further erode the
level of service provided to the community. As a long term strategy, the City needs a revenue
source to cover the city’s services. Currently, the City is not providing a level of service that is
considered baseline or minimal; the level of service in many of our operations is below a
minimum level.
The City Manager’s Office is recommending the following expenditures be included in the FY
25/26 Budget, which will need to be reflected in a final budget document to the Mayor and City
Council:
1. Finance Director position
2. Cannabis Program Manager (largely offset by existing budget)
In the airport, a preliminary expenditure of roughly $300,000 is included in the preliminary
document. Council may choose to forego this expenditure, and holdoff for a future year, which
will lessen the fund balance needed to balance the FY 25/26 Budget.
Additionally, with the loss of Measure C, the Council may want to provide direction on the
following:
1. Special Election costs for a ballot measure to cover the loss of Measure C
a. Estimated costs of $50,000—$70,000
2. Educational Program for any ballot measure being considered by the City Council
a. Estimated costs of $15,000—$25,000
Additional Information
Through the City Manager’s Office, staff will continue to evaluate vacancies and the respective
recruitments for positions outside of public safety, and to scrutinize expenditures necessary for
essential services. Additionally, Council directed that staff issue a Request for Proposals (RFP)
to update its master fee schedule and ensure that the Mayor and Council has information in order
to make policy decisions for the community. This may have an impact on future revenues for the
City’s general fund depending on action by the Mayor and City Council.
The expiration of the City’s MOUs with its bargaining groups has resulted in no cost-of-living
adjustments (COLAs) into this budget document. The city will soon begin negotiating new
MOUs, but any future costs for any future MOUs have not been factored into this proposed
budget document.
Direction from Council
The City Manager’s Office respectfully requests direction from the Mayor and City Council on
the following items:
1. Does the Council prefer not to utilize fund balance to balance the FY 25/26 Budget?
2. Does the Council wish to direct costs for a special election be included in the FY
25/26 Budget?
a. Estimated costs for a special election are between $50,000--$70,000.
b. If so, does the Council wish to include an educational component for said
ballot measure? Estimated costs are between $15,000—$25,000.
3. Does the Council wish to remove or include the following items in the FY 25/26
Budget?
a. Finance Director (recommended by the City Manager)
b. Cannabis Program Manager
c. Repair/replacement of AC at the Airport
4. Does the Council wish to include programming for the pool, including expenses for
lifeguard training and necessary staffing?
5. The city has not included costs for insurance; however, the city is currently providing
data to pools that may be able to provide coverage. The cost is likely to exceed $1M.
Does the council wish to include this expenditure now, or await formal proposals and
make a budget amendment then?
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the FY 25/26
Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. FY 2025/2026 Budget Worksheet
FY25-26 Proposed Budget - Revenues
Name
General Government
General Fund
PS Police Services (Prev Fund 18)
PS Fire Services (Prev Fund 19)
Total General Government:
FY2022 YTD Actual
FY2023 YTD Actual
FY2024 YTD Actual
FY2025 Adopted Budget
FY2026 Proposed Budget
7,123,711.02
7,085,055.45
7,745,995.30
11,117,800.00
8,503,000.00
649,700.00
795,000.00
7,123,711.02
7,085,055.45
7,745,995.30
11,117,800.00
9,947,700.00
37,786.00
165,887.00
1,226.00
3,799,671.00
3,783,411.00
161,285.00
220,307.00
1,558.00
174,243.00
3,440,281.00
42,298.00
(5,130,884.00)
714,071.00
1,040,766.00
631,764.00
132,060.00
16,403.00
144,973.00
5,492.00
3,454,485.00
3,774,861.00
165,271.00
268,971.00
1,610.00
145,426.00
185,279.00
44,327.00
(543,968.00)
498,949.00
1,029,658.00
910,964.00
446,674.00
1,095,186.00
151,445.00
1,703.00
3,316,452.00
3,305,036.00
194,159.00
270,427.00
2,724.00
272,838.00
137,349.00
141,965.00
31,738.00
3,037,892.00
478,925.00
889,487.00
1,290,342.00
2,995,601.00
1,744,500.00
178,900.00
1,032,900.00
4,473,100.00
150,000.00
270,000.00
564,844.00
137,100.00
3,058,500.00
32,300.00
508,800.00
4,759,200.00
2,400,100.00
1,055,650.00
167,300.00
183,000.00
270,000.00
293,000.00
112,100.00
375,000.00
32,300.00
516,000.00
2,394,200.00
4,880,100.00
9,215,730.00
10,549,375.00
17,613,269.00
19,310,244.00
10,278,650.00
4,399,642.00
1,722,624.00
213,705.00
205,431.00
169,387.00
758,792.00
4,140,021.00
1,668,426.00
162,679.00
229,102.00
132,564.00
3,795,803.00
1,528,233.00
99,880.00
263,714.00
1,024,227.00
4,138,000.00
962,000.00
79,200.00
1,336,900.00
600,000.00
4,390,000.00
1,169,000.00
39,400.00
413,400.00
3,298,000.00
7,469,581.00
6,332,792.00
6,711,857.00
7,116,100.00
9,309,800.00
Special Revenue Funds
OHV Grants
OHV Permit Program Fund
Measure L
PS Police Services (Moved to GF)
PS Fire Services (Moved to GF)
Supplemental Law (COPS)
Public Safety (1/2 Cent Sales)
AB 109 Fund
Prop 64 Cannabis Enforcement
TDS Golf Course
Restricted Funding
AMMDA Fund
SDI Fund
Housing Corporation Fund
Successor Agency Trust Fund
RDA Successor Agency
Street Fund
Street Capital Projects Fund
Total Special Revenue Funds:
Enterprise Funds
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Airport Fund
Dial-A-Ride Fund
Airport Capital Projects Fund
Water Capital Improvements
Total Enterprise Funds:
Capital Funds
General Fund Capital Projects
Total Capital Funds:
Total All Funds:
-
23,809,022.02
-
23,967,222.45
125,631.00
468,000.00
99,000.00
125,631.00
468,000.00
99,000.00
32,196,752.30
38,012,144.00
29,635,150.00
FY25-26 Proposed Budget - Expenses
Name
General Government
General Fund
GF Transfer to TDS for Services
GF Transfer to Airport for Services
PS Police Services (Prev Fund 18)
PS Fire Services (Prev Fund 19)
Total General Government:
FY2022 YTD Actual
FY2023 YTD Actual
5,581,905.02
5,019,808.66
FY2024 YTD Actual
6,836,687.08
FY2025 Adopted Budget
4,845,850.00
FY2026 Proposed Budget
2,987,300.00
298,700.00
441,200.00
4,087,200.00
3,342,900.00
5,581,905.02
5,019,808.66
6,836,687.08
4,845,850.00
11,157,300.00
499,620.00
360,079.00
4,159,880.00
3,333,115.00
512,850.00
352,361.00
106,850.00
461,358.00
43,818.00
30,498.00
19,786.00
22,366.00
392,371.00
282,955.00
828,532.00
625,212.00
600,053.00
160,081.00
4,352,587.00
3,241,399.00
64,995.00
544.00
449,343.00
985,279.00
185,264.00
32,971.00
22,940.00
484,888.00
317,225.00
1,124,888.00
685,806.00
629,036.00
141,580.00
3,580,180.00
3,826,873.00
186,159.00
263,644.00
8,857.00
261,838.00
134,118.00
141,965.00
52,344.00
30,940.00
24,674.00
422,775.00
292,350.00
725,511.00
4,285,088.00
1,421,550.00
168,409.00
4,032,610.00
7,110,805.00
150,000.00
270,000.00
555,000.00
483,000.00
6,010,536.00
31,250.00
32,800.00
32,777.00
473,165.00
483,314.00
3,393,700.00
1,409,100.00
154,800.00
183,000.00
270,000.00
293,000.00
410,800.00
4,312,100.00
31,250.00
32,800.00
25,000.00
484,900.00
132,500.00
4,217,900.00
12,031,651.00
12,708,263.00
15,007,932.00
24,648,916.00
11,957,150.00
4,610,278.00
1,224,635.00
554,069.00
94,811.00
171,097.00
18,975.00
5,021,215.00
1,293,281.00
510,794.00
317,947.00
1,763.00
2,706,961.00
4,886,441.00
1,313,297.00
281,157.00
321,798.00
1,175,797.00
4,216,632.00
1,133,662.00
147,600.00
307,715.00
1,000,000.00
4,288,000.00
1,168,400.00
480,600.00
320,100.00
2,907,000.00
6,673,865.00
9,851,961.00
7,978,490.00
6,805,609.00
9,164,100.00
Special Revenue Funds
OHV Grants
OHV Permit Program Fund
PS Police Services (Moved to GF)
PS Fire Services (Moved to GF)
Supplemental Law (COPS)
Public Safety (1/2 Cent Sales)
AB 109 Fund
Prop 64 Cannabis Enforcement
TDS Golf Course
Restricted Funding
AMMDA Fund
SDI Fund
Successor Agency
Housing Corporation Fund
RDA Successor Agency
Street Fund
Street Capital Projects Fund
Total Special Revenue Funds:
Enterprise Funds
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Airport Fund
Dial-A-Ride Fund
Airport Capital Projects Fund
Water Capital Improvements
Total Enterprise Funds:
Capital Funds
General Fund Capital Projects
Total Capital Funds:
Total All Funds:
-
24,287,421.02
50,015.00
68,720.00
383,000.00
21,700.00
50,015.00
68,720.00
383,000.00
21,700.00
27,630,047.66
29,891,829.08
36,683,375.00
32,300,250.00
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