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Published: Jun 23, 2026
California City Approves Additional Funds for Well 50A Rehabilitation Amidst Specification Concerns
The city is proceeding with the rehabilitation of Well 50A, with an additional cost of $12,075.45 approved by the council. This cost is due to encountering significant gravel at around 665 feet during the rehabilitation process, which could cause future problems. Bakersfield Well and Pump, the original contractor, was the lowest bidder among three new quotes received. Councilmember Smith voted no on the budget, citing concerns about litigation expenses and the sufficiency of the litigation reserve, but voted yes on the approval of the additional funds for the well rehabilitation. The city engineer's office prepared the original specifications, and staff will investigate who bears the cost for correcting any specification errors.
California City Council Approves Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Addressing Deficits and Litigation Concerns
The City Council reviewed and approved a preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, authorizing interim expenditures until the final budget adoption. The preliminary budget includes a general fund budget of $11,658,225 against $11,735,000 in revenues, projecting a surplus. This budget aims to balance expenditures without using reserves or fund balance, with a notable reduction in general fund expenditures. A litigation reserve of $400,000 was noted as potentially insufficient given ongoing litigation and anticipated costs. The council also approved a resolution regarding the city's GAN limit and will have a budget workshop in August before adopting the final budget by September 1st. Councilmember Smith voted no on the preliminary budget, citing concerns about litigation expenses and the sufficiency of the litigation reserve.
California City Council Approves Resolution for November 2026 General Election Consolidation with Kern County
The council considered a resolution regarding candidate statements and consolidation with Kern County for the November 3rd, 2026 general election. This process is routine for elections, with the added context of the city's recent district-based elections in April 2025. The resolution involves submitting the draft district map and the sequence of ordinances for elections. The motion to adopt the resolution passed 3-0 with Councilmember Smith absent.
California City Council Grapples with Transparency Issues, Ignored Public Records Requests, and ADA Compliance
The City Council addressed multiple public records requests, with council members expressing concern that requests are being ignored and the city is going backward in terms of accessibility and compliance. Specifically, the agenda data on iPads was not available, and ADA compliance efforts were questioned. The denial of a claim with no reason provided was also highlighted as problematic. A letter from former city attorney Wayne Lemur regarding the responsibilities of elected officials was referenced, emphasizing that officials work for the public. The council also revisited a motion from April 28th regarding investigations into city officials, ultimately voting to reconsider it.
California City Extends Cannabis Business Moratorium, Prioritizes Ordinance Reform
The City Council considered and adopted an ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on new cannabis businesses and the expansion of existing ones for 10 months and 15 days. This decision came after public comments and council discussion regarding the need to update the current ordinance, which is not a best practice and has not kept pace with industry changes. Staff outlined recommendations for ordinance revisions, including odor control, zoning set-offs, environmental compliance, enforcement structure, taxation, public safety, utility options, and administrative capacity. The council also discussed a 'slim ordinance' proposal to address immediate concerns while a comprehensive revision is developed. Ultimately, the council voted to direct staff to develop this 'slim ordinance' amendment rather than extending the full moratorium, which addresses specific problematic areas such as prohibiting temporary wells, generators for permanent power, and two-tier light buildings.
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