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AGENDA

March 17, 2021 Regular Session 6:00 p.m.

City Hall, Council Chambers 100 100 West California Avenue

Ridgecrest CA 93555

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk (760) 499-5002

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CITY COUNCIL

Eric A. Bruen, Mayor

L. Scott Hayman, Mayor Pro Tem

Solomon P. Rajaratnam, Vice Mayor

Kyle Blades, Council Member

Peggy Breeden, Council Member

Ron Strand, City Manager

Keith Lemieux, City Attorney

Lloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney

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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

AGENDA

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Regular Session 6:00 p.m.

City of Ridgecrest Council meetings are OPEN to public attendance. Although Chambers are OPEN,

public participation is still encouraged via live streaming, call-in or via written correspondence.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION

Pledge Of Allegiance

Invocation

PRESENTATIONS

1. Outgoing Planning Commissioner Recognition W. Cox

2. Transit Driver Appreciation Proclamation Council

PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONSENT CALENDAR

3. Approve Draft Minutes Of The Special Meeting Dated February 24, 2021 Charlon

4. Approve Draft Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Dated March 3, 2021 Charlon

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

5. Discussion And Approval Of Resolution Expressing Support For Actions To Further Strengthen

Local Democracy, Authority, And Control As Related To Local Zoning And Housing Issues

Bruen

6. Discussion And Provide Guidance To The City’s Representative On The Board Of The Indian

Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman

7. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Approving The 2020 Annual

Progress Report (APR) Of The General Plan Including An Annual Progress Report On The

Housing Element And The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan Spurlock

8. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California, Declaring Certain

Parcels Of Real Property Surplus Land Pursuant To The State Surplus Land Act Spurlock

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ORDINANCES

9. Introduction And First Reading, An Ordinance Restating And Renumbering Portions Of Chapter

106 (Zoning) Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units And

Temporary Employee Housing Spurlock

10. Introduction And First Reading, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest,

California, Amending The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Subdivision Maintenance

Districts Spurlock

COMMITTEE REPORTS

(Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website)

Finance Committee

Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman

Meeting: 3rd Monday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room B

Infrastructure Committee

Members: Peggy Breeden and Kyle Blades

Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.


Economic Development Committee

Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam

Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.


Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee

Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman

Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms

Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB)

Members: Meliza Ancheta

Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 a.m.

Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms

OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

A Proclamation of The City of Ridgecrest, California

Honoring National Transit Driver Appreciation Day

WHEREAS, Transit Operators manage to keep a schedule, check fares, give directions,

announce and remember stops: and,

WHEREAS, they safely maneuver public transit vehicles through unpredictable traffic

and adverse weather conditions; and,

WHEREAS, Transit Operators transport people to various places that include work sites,

schools and shopping and leisure activities – providing citizens from all walks of life with personal

mobility and freedom; and,

WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of many people in this community greatly

depends on their ability to rely upon the transportation services provided by our Transit Operators;

and,

WHEREAS, the efficiency and effectiveness of these qualified and skilled professionals

contribute to the quality of life that residents and visitors alike enjoy and rely upon; and,

WHEREAS, Transit Operators don’t have an easy job; they just make it look that way.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Ridgecrest City Council that we recognize

and extend appreciation to our dedicated and skilled Transit Operators and hereby proclaim March

18, 2021 as “Transit Driver Appreciation Day."

Proclaimed this 17th Day of March 2021

Eric A. Bruen Mayor

L. Scott Hayman Solomon P. Rajaratnam Mayor Pro Tem Vice Mayor

Kyle Blades

Council Member Peggy Breeden Council Member



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council

PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk

SUMMARY: Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Special Meeting Dated February 24, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested

Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: March 17, 2021



DRAFT Minutes

February 24, 2021 SPECIAL Session – 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Mayor Pro Tem L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor Solomon P.

Rajaratnam; Council Member Kyle Blades, Vacant Seat Council Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Ron Strand; City Clerk Ricca Charlon Via Phone: City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen (via phone) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion To Approve Agenda Made By Hayman, Seconded By Blades. Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 4 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent. REGULAR SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Action To Appoint Member Of City Council To Fill The Vacancy, Including Swearing In Of Appointed

Member, If Desired Charlon Candidates: Peggy Breeden, Skip Gorman, Chip Holloway, William Jinkins, Steve Morgan & Christian West Public comments: T. Wiknich, D. Matthews, J. Simmons Phone comments: E. Severson, W. Carroll, R. Westa-Lusk, G. Watson, D. Reynolds, H. Stephens, M. Neel, M. Mower, R. Nichols, S. Leahy, K. Greco Motion To Appoint Breeden Made By Hayman, Second Rajaratnam. Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 4 Ayes; 1 Noes (Blades); 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT – 9:00 p.m.



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council

PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk

SUMMARY: Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated March 3, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes





DRAFT Minutes

March 3, 2021 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m. This meeting was recorded and will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk for a certain period of time from date of approval by the Ridgecrest City Successor Agency/Financing Authority/Housing Authority. Meetings are recorded solely for the purpose of preparation of minutes. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen (via phone); Mayor Pro Tem L. Scott Hayman; Vice Mayor

Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Council Members Kyle Blades and Peggy Breeden Council Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Ron Strand; City Clerk Ricca Charlon; Chief McLaughlin; PW Directors

Lower and Reed; P & R Interim Director Wegener; Transit Supervisor Smith Via Phone: City Attorney Lloyd Pilchen (via phone) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion To Approve Agenda Made By Blades, Seconded By Breeden Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 5 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent. REGULAR SESSION PRESENTATIONS

1. Employee Years of Service Awards Council

2. Ridgecrest Area Convention Visitor Center Annual Update Staff

3. Statewide Park Program (SPP) Pool Layout Wegener PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA In chambers: T. Smith; On Phone: K. Brown COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Bruen – Run With The Burros Marathon – April 10th in Inyokern CONSENT CALENDAR

4. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Dated February 17, 2021 Charlon

5. A Resolution Approving The Program Supplement Agreement With The State Of California, Department Of Transportation, For The Construction Of A Solar Photovoltaic System And Installation Of Electric Bus Charging Stations On The City Bus Shade Structure At The City Corporate Yard At 636 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. Culp

Motion To Approve Consent Calendar Made By Rajaratnam, Seconded By Blades. Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 5 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent.

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DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion To Appoint Members To The Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions

Charlon

P. Breeden nominated Will Jinkins for Planning Commission; Bill Freund for Construction Appeal Board; Cristian Loya for Handicap Appeal Board

Minute Motion To Approve 3 Appointments Made By Blades, Seconded By Rajaratnam. Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 5 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. A Public Hearing And Approval Of A Resolution Of The City Of Ridgecrest City Council To Consider Public Comments And Establish A Finding For Unmet Needs That Are Reasonable To Meet With The Public Transportation System For Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Smith

Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m.

No public comments submitted in advance to Clerk, in chambers, or via phone

Public Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.

Council had a brief discussion/few questions Motion To Approve Item 7 Made By Blades, Seconded By Hayman. Motion Carried By Roll Call Vote Of 5 Ayes; 0 Noes; 0 Abstain; And 0 Absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website) Finance Committee Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman

Meeting: 3rd Monday each month at 5:00 p.m. Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room B

Discussed Sales tax; Discussion on revenue, staff, etc.

Infrastructure Committee Members: Mike Mower and Kyle Blades Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m. Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room B

Economic Development Committee Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m. Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room B

Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m. Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms

Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB)

Members: Meliza Ancheta Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 a.m. Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms

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OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS Blades attended BLM Roundtable – Multiple non-Ridgecrest items discussed Bruen attended QuadState – learned about desert tortoises CITY MANAGER REPORT Introduced Travis Reed as PW Director; Interviews for Police Chief to start in next few weeks; transitioning to new General Manager for IWVGA; City looking to lease office space to IWVGA staff FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Bruen – SB1120 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 p.m.



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: Discussion And Approval Of Resolution Expressing Support For Actions To Further Strengthen Local Democracy, Authority, And Control As Related To Local Zoning And Housing Issues

PRESENTED BY: Eric A. Bruen, Mayor

SUMMARY: At the March 3, 2021 City Council meeting Mayor asked to have this topic placed on the next agenda for discussion and approval of a Resolution in support of the effort. Background: Due in large part to the efforts by Torrance Councilmember Mike Griffiths and California Cities for Local Control (CCLC) volunteers in gathering the support of 340 city council members to-date, the League of California Cities has reversed its position from last year on SB 1120 and now "opposes unless amended, " SB 9, this year's reintroduction of SB 1120, which mandates up-zoning of R1 properties throughout the state with no provisions for affordability or environmental protections. Attached is a copy of the California Cities For Local Control Mission Statement. You can see the extensive list of local elected officials who have already joined and other important information on the website at www.localcontrolca.com.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Resolution approval

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:


http://www.localcontrolca.com/

RESOLUTION NO. 21-xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL

DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY, AND CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL ZONING

AND HOUSING ISSUES

WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of California each year proposes, passes, and has signed into

law a number of bills addressing a range of housing issues; and,

WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of California does not allow sufficient time between each

legislative cycle to determine if the legislation is successful in bringing about the change for the State of

California’s housing issues; and,

WHEREAS, the majority of these bills usurp the authority of local jurisdictions to determine for

themselves the land use policies and practices that best suit each city and its residents and instead impose

mandates that do not take into account the needs and differences of jurisdictions throughout the State of

California; and,

WHEREAS, the ability of local jurisdictions to determine for themselves which projects require

review beyond a ministerial approval; what parking requirements are appropriate for various neighborhoods

within their jurisdiction; what plans and programs are suitable and practical for each community rather than

having these decisions imposed upon cities without regard to the circumstances of each individual city; and

what zoning should be allowed for residential properties is a matter of great importance to the City of

Ridgecrest among other items related to local zoning and housing issues; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest feels strongly that our local government is

best able to assess the needs of our community and objects to the proliferation of State legislation that

deprives us of that ability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest as follows:

Section 1. The City of Ridgecrest is opposed to the current practice of the legislature of the State of California

of continually proposing and passing multitudes of bills that directly impact and interfere with the ability of

cities to control their own destiny through use of the zoning authority that has been granted to them.

Section 2. The City of Ridgecrest will explore various ways to protect the ability of cities to retain local

control over zooning as each individual city within the State of California is best suited to determine how the

zoning in their city should be allocated in order to meet the housing needs of the community.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th of March, 2021 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:


ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk

Mission Statement

California Cities FOR Local Control Volunteer Organization

Our mission is to spread awareness and enlist support to ensure that Cities can continue to manage their own land use and zoning issues. We must not allow the State Legislature to mandate changes to our Cities that will remove local control and be detrimental to our communities. We do this by reaching out to California City Elected Officials to educate and enlist them to our cause. Our activities include, but are not limited to, signing onto petitions, having Cities pass resolutions in support of our efforts, and seeking out allies for possible legal action against the State and/or to promote efforts for a ballot initiative to legislate the desired results. With this alliance of City Elected Officials working together as one, we stand a better chance of having our message resonate loud and clear to all groups that proclaim to support us. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS LOSS OF LOCAL CONTROL AND UNFUNDED MANDATES being imposed upon us by our State.



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: Discussion And Provide Guidance To The City’s Representative On The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA)

PRESENTED BY: L. Scott Hayman, City Council / IWVGA Representative

SUMMARY: Provide guidance regarding topics discussed on the IWVGA agenda. Report and discussion regarding Board meetings of the IWVGA. Including, Board discussion and consideration of issues of importance requiring action by the IWVGA.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss and provide guidance


Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: Mar. 17, 2021



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT:

A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Approving The 2020 Annual Progress

Report (APR) Of The General Plan Including An Annual Progress Report On The Housing Element

And The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan

PRESENTED BY: Heather Spurlock

SUMMARY:

Government Code Section 65400 (a) (2) requires that each city and county to prepare and submit an

Annual Progress Report of the General Plan including a Housing Element and Regional Housing

Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan Progress Report (Senate Bill (SB) 375 as adopted and codified in

Section 65400(a)(2)(B) of the Government Code) to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and

the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1st each year. The report

to contain (A) the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation and (B) the progress

in meeting its share of regional housing needs as determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local

efforts to remove government constraints pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 65583

of the Government Code. Further, the housing element portion of the report to be prepared using

standards, forms, and definitions adopted by the HCD.

The Ridgecrest General Plan 2030 contains following mandatory as well as elective elements: Land

Use; Military Sustainability; Community Design; Circulation; Conservation and Open Space; Health

and Safety and Housing (approved separately). The current General Plan was adopted on December

2, 2009 and the Housing Element has been updated on May 6, 2015.

Actions were taken by the Planning Commission and the City Council that are considered as

implementation measures of the General Plan including the Housing Element. The attached report

contains a complete listing of these implementation actions including a list of corresponding General

Plan Goals, Policies and Implementation Measures that they comply with. Additionally, completion

of several forms as required by the HCD contains a progress report on the implementation actions of

the Housing Element and RHNA Plan.

The following provides a summary of City Council and Planning Commission actions within the

review year 2020: (next page)



STAFF REPORT

Amendments Zoning Ordinance

Home Occupation Permits Temporary Employee Housing

Accessory Dwelling Units

Housing Element Policy

Affordable housing development site plan and density bonuses

Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance

Abatements by Code Enforcement Final Tract Maps 7188 & 6908

Extension of 11 tract maps

Circulation Element

City Council took several actions related to street improvements and public transportation

Military Sustainability Element

Accepted administration of Military Installation Resiliency Grant

Supported modification of jurisdictional status of NAWS

Adopted Ordinance to permit temporary employee housing in relation to the rebuild of naval facilities

Open Space & Conservation

Community Garden Ridgecrest Restoration Ministries

Freedom Park Restrooms

Land Use Element

Chamber of Commerce electronic sign Council approved recordation and final parcel map for Oasis Project

TownePlace Suites site plan

Health & Safety Element

Council took actions on grants for electric vehicle charging station & electric transit van

Drainage Benefit districts

Housing Element Progress

Certificate of Occupancies 84 Infill Units 57

Building Permits SFR/Multifamily 41

Staff presented the APR to Planning Commission on February 23, 2021 at the meeting the Commission

approved a resolution recommending to City Council review and adopt a Resolution approving the

report and direct staff to submit the report to the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR)

and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED:

Approve a resolution approving the APR and directing staff to file the report with the appropriate

agencies on or before April 1, 2021.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Recommends Approval

Submitted by: Heather Spurlock Action Date: March 17, 2021

RESOLUTION 21-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST

APPROVING THE 2020 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) OF THE GENERAL

PLAN INCLUDING AN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT

AND THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) PLAN AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE THE SAME WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF

PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR) AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 (a) (2) requires each city and county to

provide by April 1 of each year an Annual Progress Report of implementation of its General Plan to its

legislative body and the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR); and,

WHEREAS, the Government Code further requires each jurisdiction to provide a report to the

California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) detailing its progress in meeting

its share of regional housing needs as determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove

government constraints pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 65583 of the Government

Code; and,

WHEREAS, the staff prepared the attached 2020 Annual Progress Report of the General Plan

including an Annual Progress Report on the Housing Element and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation

(RHNA) Plan following guidelines provided by appropriate agencies; and,

WHEREAS, The Annual Progress Report is not a project as defined by the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines; and,

WHEREAS, staff has performed the necessary investigations, prepared a written report, and

recommended that the Planning Commission review and recommend approval of reports to the City

Council; and,

WHEREAS, on February 23, 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed all reports and concluded

the said review on that day and recommend approval of the prepared report to the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST DOES HEREBY

RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true, correct and considered a substantive part of

this Resolution.

SECTION 2. That the City Council reviewed and approved the report and hereby adopts this

Resolution authorizing staff to file the report with appropriate agencies on or before April 1, 2021.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2021 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

___________________________________


ATTEST:

__________________________________

Ricca Charlon, City Clerk

2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report

(APR) including a Housing Element and

Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)

Plan Progress Report

City of Ridgecrest 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

(760) 499-5063 FAX (760) 499-1580

www.ridgecrest-ca.gov

2 2020 General Plan ARP

City of Ridgecrest

2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR)

Introduction

California Government Code Section 65400 (a) (2) requires each city and county to provide by

April 1 of each year an annual report to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research

(OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The report to

contain (A) the status of the plan and progress in its implementation and (B) the progress in

meeting its share of regional housing needs as determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local

efforts to remove government constraints pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section

65583 of the Government Code. Further, the housing element portion of the report to be prepared

using standards, forms, and definitions adopted by the HCD.

This report has been prepared and processed following requirements stated above.

General Plan Background

The current General Plan, Ridgecrest General Plan 2030, was adopted on December 2, 2009. This

did not include the Housing Element which is part of the General Plan but traditionally approved

as a separate document. The Housing element was updated on May 6, 2015 and covers the period

of 2015 - 2023.

Since its incorporation on November 29, 1963, the City is the closest urban area to the Naval Air

Weapons (NAWS) China Lake and the Navy has been the largest employer within the Indian Wells

Valley. Therefore, the City’s General Plan contains an elective element, Military Sustainability

Element, in order to “ensure that future land uses are compatible with the continued operation of

China Lake and avoid risks to life, property and the well-being of City residents from hazards

associated with aircraft operations.”


Table of Contents

1. General Plan Elements…………..…………………………………………………… 4-5

2. Amendments to General Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance……………..…. 6

3. General Plan Implementation Programs and Actions………………………….… 7-17

4. Housing Element Progress Report & RHNA…………………………………….. 18-20

5. Goals, Policies and Objectives………………………………………………......… 21-22


Elements of the Ridgecrest General Plan 2030 The Ridgecrest 2030 General Plan contains following elements:

Land Use Chapter 3

Mandatory Element as

required under

Government Code

Section 65302(a)

Establishes goals, policies and implementation measures for development

of public and private uses. Define general distribution and intensity of land

uses for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, public facilities,

and open space.

Date adopted: December 2, 2009

Military

Sustainability Chapter 4

Optional Element as

discussed in Government

Code Section 65303

Identifies goals, policies and implementation measures needed to ensure

the City’s dual objective of achieving growth while protecting the flight

corridors and military missions associated with Naval Air Weapons Station

(NAWS) China Lake. Additionally, this element contains information

related to state-mandated elements including land use, conservation, noise

and safety.


Community Design Chapter 5

Optional Element as

discussed in Government

Code Section 65303

As stated in the General Plan, this element establishes goals, policies, and

implementation measures to guide evaluation of city structure and design.

The element guides the visual aspects of the built environment to create the

City identity and design. It provides guidance for City architecture,

landscaping, landmarks, views and to improve the overall image of the

City.

This element also contains information for state-mandated elements of

Land Use and Conservation.


Circulation Chapter 6


required under

Government Code

Section 65302(b)

Contains City’s goals, policies, and implementation measures in order to

ensure an adequate and functional transportation and circulation system.

Element addresses automobile travel (roads and highways), public transit,

aviation, and trails for bicyclists and pedestrians. In addition to providing

information for state-mandated elements including Land Use and Noise,

this element also includes congestion management requirements included

in Government Code Section 65088 et. seq.


Open Space and

Conservation Chapter 7


required under

Government Code

Section 65302(d)

In addition to identification of goals, policies and implementation

measures, this element provides direction regarding the conservation,

development, and utilization of natural resources. This element also

contains information for state-mandated elements including Land Use,

Conservation, and Open Space.



Health and Safety Chapter 8


required under

Government Code

Section 65302(g)

Establishes goals, policies and implementation measures to ensure public

health, safety, and welfare related to natural as well as man-made hazards.

More specifically, this element contains programs to protect the

community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and

wildfire hazards. This element also contains information for state-

mandated Noise Element.


Housing (Separate Document)


required under

Government Code

Section 65302(c)

Even though the Housing Element is a part of the General Plan, a separate

document containing the element was originally approved in June 2002

covering the period 2002 - 2007. This element has been updated on May

6, 2015 covering the period from 2015 - 2023. In addition to establishing

goals and strategies to guide the development of housing in the City, this

element, as approved analyzes the housing needs in order to maintain,

improve, and create housing for all economic segments of the City

population. It ensures adequate supply of land for development of

affordable housing within the City.

Date adopted: June 2002

Date Updated: May 6, 2015


2020 Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance,

Zoning Map

Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Map:

There were no General Plan Amendments or Zone Changes during the reporting period.

Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:

Zoning Section

Amendment

106-31 Home Occupations Permitted Cottage Kitchen, and cosmetology

as home occupations

Approval date: 7/28/2020

106-37 Temporary Employee Housing Permitted temporary employee housing in the

City.

Approval date: 7/1/2020

106-38 Accessory Dwelling Units Addition of code for accessory dwelling units

Planning Approval: 10/27/2020


2020 General Plan Implementation Programs and Actions

Goal/Policy/Program Implementation Action

Community Design Element:

CD-2.14 Pedestrian Orientation

CD-2.15 Site Mobility

CD-2.12 Adequate Lighting

CD-3.2 Multi-family Design

Standards

Land Use Element:

LU-1.4 Encourage Infill

Development

LU-2.3 Local Housing Needs

LU-2.6 Medium and High Density

Residential Locations

Circulation Element:

C-2.20 Reduction of Vehicular Trips

C-5 Alternative Transportation

C-6 Pedestrian and Bikeways

Facilities

Health and Safety Element:

HS-10.1 Planning Programs

HS-10.3 Bicycle Safety

HS-10.4 Pedestrian Safety

Housing Element:

POLICY H-1.1 Provide a variety of

residential development

opportunities, ranging from low

density to high density, as

designated on the General Plan

Land Use Map.

POLICY H-1.8 Encourage

Planning Commission approved site plan 19-07 for the

development of 76 affordable housing residential units.

The application consists of the site plan, surplus land

sale of City owned property, and co-application for the

Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Grant.

Public works projects in the grant links the in-fill

housing development to key services, shopping centers,

schools and parks through bikeways, sidewalks, street

lights, crosswalks and bus routes. Application also

included a density bonus that increase site density and

reduced the number of parking stalls.

Source of Funds: Affordable Housing Sustainable

Communities Grant.

Date Approved: Planning Commission: 1/8/2020, City

Council 1/15/2020


development of housing

opportunities for moderate income

households to live in the city.

POLICY H-1.9 Continue to facilitate

timely permit and development plan

processing for residential

construction.

POLICY H-3.4 Locate higher

density residential development in

close proximity to public

transportation, retail, services, and

recreation.

POLICY H-3.6 Accommodate new

residential development, which is

coordinated with the provision of

infrastructure and public services.

POLICY H-5.0 Assist in providing

affordable large family units to very

low and low income families during

the 2015-2023 Housing Element.

POLICY H-5.1 Ensure that

development standards for parking,

open space, and other amenities do

not add unduly to the cost of

housing.

POLICY H-6.0 The 2014-2023

RHNA will be met during the

planning period utilizing the

appropriate programs as identified.

Housing Element Policy:

POLICY H-1.4 Allow for

development of second units on

single-family lots for senior in

residential zone, subject to

availability of adequate

infrastructure.

Planning Commission recommended to City Council

the adoption of an ordinance for accessory dwelling

units.

Date Approved: 10/28/2020


Housing Element Policy:

POLICY H-2.0 Continue a code

enforcement program as the primary

tool for bringing substandard units

into compliance with city codes, and

for improving overall housing

conditions in the city.

POLICY H-2.1 Encourage

enforcement of the City’s nuisance

ordinances, along with other

applicable codes, to promote

property maintenance.

Planning Commission approved a resolution for the

abatement of 617 S. Allen St.


Planning Commission approved a resolution for the

abatement of 744 W. Benson Ave.


Open Space & Conservation

Element:

OSC-7.2 Recreational Facilities

OSC-7.3 Park Facility Standards

City Council approved a resolution for the notice of

completion for the Freedom Park restroom project.


Circulation Element:

C-1.2 City Accessibility

C-1.4 Coordination with Other

Agencies

C-1.5 Transportation Improvement

Financing

C-1.6 Additional Funding Sources

C-2.1 Maintain Existing Streets

C-2.15 Street Improvements,

Upgrades, and Maintenance

C-6.5 Pedestrian Facility Standards

The City Council approved a Resolution setting the

Public Hearing for unmet transit needs findings.


City Council approved a resolution of Ridgecrest City

Council establishing a finding for unmet transit needs

that are reasonable to meet with the public

transportation system for fiscal year 2020-2021.


City Council approved a resolution for authorization to

sign the Notice of Completion for S. Sunland Street

CMAQ Project.


City Council approved Resolution approving

amendment 1 to the agreement 343-2018 “Community

Development Block Grant (CBDG) Activity Agreement

(CD # 17.14.1)” with the Kern County Planning and

Natural Resources Department with CBDG Grant

Funding for the construction of “City of Ridgecrest

handicapped Access Improvements Phase 1” in the City

of Ridgecrest; Acceptance of the terms of the receipt of


CBDG Funds.


City Council approved a Resolution approving the use

of traffic impact fees to fund the West side of Downs

Widening Project.


City Council approved a Resolution to approve a

professional services agreement with the engineering

firm of Willdan Engineering in the amount of

$51,918.16 to prepare environmental documents, plans,

specifications, bidding documents and bidding

assistance services for the RSTP funded West Ward

Ave. improvements project for the City of Ridgecrest.


City Council approved a resolution to award a


firm of Willdan Engineering Inc. in the amount of

$106,740 to provide construction management services

for the West side of South Downs Street construction

project.


City Council approved a resolution to approved a 30-

foot wide road way for the West Dolphin Avenue

CMAQ Street Construction Project.


City Council adopted resolution authorizing submission

of the fiscal year 2019-2020 Transportation

Development Act Claim to the Kern Council of

Governments.




firm of Willdan Engineering Inc. in the amount of

$94,001.60 to provide construction engineering services

for the West Dolphin Avenue street construction

project.


City Council adopted a resolution to adopt a road

project list for fiscal year 2020-2021 partially funded by


SB: 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.


City Council approved a resolution to accept the

additive bid alterations for high tensile asphalt and

geotextile interlayer materials, and allocate Measure V

Funds of $170,504 for local matching funds and up to

$201,017 and award a construction contract to Nagle

Earthworks to construct and pave West Tamarisk Ave.

CMAQ Project between N. Inyo Street and 100 feet

west of Cape Hart Ct. in the amount of three hundred

five thousand one hundred and thirty two dollars.



additive bid alternative for high tensile asphalt and

geotextile interlayer materials, and allocate Measure V

Funds of up to seventy seven thousand, eight hundred

and forty-three dollars for local matching funds and up

to twenty eight thousand, one hundred and five

thousand, nine hundred and sixty-seven dollars and

award a construction contract to Bowman Asphalt, Inc.

to construct and pave West Dolphin Ave. CMAQ

Project between S. College Heights Blvd. and S. China

Lake Blvd. in the amount of five hundred sixty two

thousand four hundred and eighty dollars.


City Council approved a resolution approving the

Program Supplemental Agreement No. F-044 with the

State of California, Department of Transportation,

under Master Agreement No. 09-5385F15 that

encumbers Eighty-five thousand, five hundred and

ninety dollars of matching grant funds.



additive alternate schedule B for concrete curb, gutter,

sidewalk, rapid flashing beacons at school cross walk,

speed feedback signs and terra cotta colored stamped

concrete in the center median, and allocate up to eighty-

one thousand, five hundred, fourteen dollars from

Measure V, and award a construction contract to

Griffith Construction Company to reconstruct and pave

the west side of South Downs between W. Ridgecrest

Blvd. and W. Upjohn Ave. in the amount of one


million, six hundred forty-two thousand, six hundred

and forty-two dollars.


City Council approved a resolution to approve a


firm QK, Inc. in the amount of $142,878 to prepare

environmental documents, plans, specifications, bid

documents, bidding assistance and construction

management for the City wide street crack fill project

related to the 2019 Earthquakes.


City Council approved a resolution requesting

acceptance of the 2020 Systemic Safety Analysis

Report Program (SSARP), & Local Road Survey Plan

(LRSP) and authorize staff to proceed with Cycle 10

HSIP Applications.



construction contract to Cen-Cal Construction to

construct ADA improvements along Ridgecrest Blvd.

between Norma St. and China Lake Blvd. in the amount

of $426,300 and authorize $42,630 for contingencies,

and do not accept the additive bid alternative to

construct curb gutter.


City Council approved the Ridgecrest Transit Title VI

Plan for 2020.


City Council approved an agreement with Econolite to

maintain traffic signals and safety lights within the City

of Ridgecrest.


Military Sustainability Element:

MIL-1

City Council approved a resolution authorizing the

acceptance and administration of Military Installation

Resiliency Grant from the Office of Economic

Adjustment for the Amount of $493,670.


City Council approved resolution supporting

modification of jurisdictional status on Naval Air


Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake.


City Council adopted an ordinance to permit temporary

employee housing in relation to the rebuilding of the

Naval Facilities due to the 2019 Earthquake damage.

Date Adopted: 7/1/2020

Health & Safety Element:

HS-3 Emergency Response

HS-6 Global Warming

HS- 2.14 Transportation and Air

Quality

City Council adopted a Resolution of the Ridgecrest

City Council authorizing the application for the and

acceptance of the United States Department of Justice,

Byrne Program Grant.


City Council approved a resolution authorizing a grant

proposal to be submitted to the Eastern Kern Air

Pollution Control District 2020 DMV Grant Program to

fund a project for the installation of electric vehicle

charging stations.


City Council approved the project list for FY 2020-

2021 for the California State of Good Repair Program

for the purchase of electric transit van.


Open Space and Conservation

Element:

OSC-2.6 Control of Lighting and

Glare

OSC-4.16 Landscape Improvements

OSC-7.1 Develop a Master Plan

OSC-9.5 Lighting and Landscape

District

City Council approved a resolution initiating

proceeding for the levy and collection of assessment for

consolidated landscaping and lighting district No. 2012-

1, fiscal year 2020/2021, pursuant to the provisions of

part 2 of division 15 of the California Streets and

Highways Code.




firm Willdan Engineering Inc. in the amount of

$92,622.00 to provide design and environmental

services for the Bowman Channel Arch culvert under S.

Norma Street and check dam structures flood control

project.


Annual assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping

and Lighting District No. 2012-and Adoption of the

Resolution(1) Approving the annual Engineer’s Report


and (2) Ordering the Levy and Collection of

Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020/2021


Annual assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping

and Lighting District No. 2016-1 and Adoption of the

Resolution(1) Approving the annual Engineer’s Report

and (2) Ordering the Levy and Collection of

Assessments for Fiscal Year 2020/2021


Land Use Element:

LU-10.2 Adequate Infrastructure

Capacity

Health & Safety Element:

HS-4.7 Master Drainage Plans

City Council approved a resolution initiating

proceeding do the levy and collection of assessment for

the City of Ridgecrest drainage benefit assessment

district No. 2016-1 (Tract Map 6700, 6775, and 6740)

for 2020/2021



Element:

OSC-7.10 Community Gardens

OSC-10.3 Coordinate Recreational

Programs with Other Agencies

Planning Commission approved a site plan for

Community Garden located at 213 W. Haloid Ave.



Element:

OSC-10.3 Coordinate Recreational

Programs with Other Agencies

Planning Commission approved a conditional use

permit for Ridgecrest Restoration Ministries, a faith

based men’s recovery program located at 132 Gemstone

St.


Land Use Element:

LU-1.2 Land Use Designations

LU-1.4 Encourage Infill

Development

LU-3.2 Retail Tax Base

LU-3.3 Meeting Consumer demand

LU-3.4 Regional Retail Center

LU-3.5 Future Commercial

Development

LU-3.6 Grouping Commercial

Planning Commission approved a resolution for a

conditional use permit authorizing the Chamber of

Commerce to install an electronic community message

board at the intersection of Bowman Road and South

China Lake Blvd.


The City Council Authorized to record Final Parcel

Map (TPM) 12291, to subdivide 17.34-acre

commercially zoned property into 15 lot; approval of

Site Plan Review (SPR) 19-01, a proposal to develop


Development

LU-3.7 Buffer Commercial Land

Uses

LU-3.8 Entertainment and Tourism

LU-3.11 Commercial Signage

LU-3.13 Minimize Visual Impact

the subject property into a 164,829 sq. ft. commercial

shopping center including a 10-screen cinema; approve

Variance 19-01, a proposal to reduce size of parking

spaces and drive-aisle width; and adoption of

Resolution 19-08 recommending that the City Council

adopt an Ordinance approving Development

Agreement. The property is located at the southeast

corner of China Lake Boulevard and Rader Avenue

(APNs 080-020-27, 28, 55, 56, 57, and 58).


Planning Commission approved site plan 19-06 to

develop a four-story, 96 room hotel (TownPlace Suites

by Marriot).


Housing Element:

POLICY H-1.1 Provide a variety of

residential development opportunities,

ranging from low density to high

density, as designated on the General

Plan Land Use Map.

POLICY H-1.9 Continue to facilitate

timely permit and development plan

processing for residential construction.

City Council subdivision related activities:

Authorization to record Final Tract Map 7188 Unit C


Authorization to record Final Tract Map 6908 Phase 2


Planning Commission subdivision related activities:

12-month time extension for Tentative Tract Map

(TTM) 6679, a division of 22.5 acres into 88 single

family residential lots (APN 080-010-18).


12-month time extension for TTM 6676, a proposal to

subdivide 17.22 acres zoned R-1 (Single Family

Residential) into 75 lots located at the SE Corner of S.

Gateway Boulevard and E. Upjohn Avenue (APN 343-

070-34).


12-month time extension for TTM 6691(PUD), a

proposal to subdivide 179.2 acres into 136 lots on

139.01 acres into E-1 PUD lots, 87 lots on 30.6 acres

into E-2 lots, a 9.4 acre commercial lot zoned CS

(Commercial service), and a 13 acre park with a sump

site, located at the NW corner of W. Ridgecrest


Boulevard and N. Mahan Street with a portion

extending to the NW corner of W. Las Flores Avenue

and N. Mahan Street (APNs 455-100-06, 455-100-07,

455-100-08, and 455-100-09).


Amended 2 Tentative Map 6700 12 month extension

for the development of 54 single family residential units

on 20.89 acres (APN: 510-010-17).


12-month time extension for Amended TTM 6775, a

proposal to subdivide 24.3 acres into 76 single-family

residential lots with one park/sump lot (APN 510-010-

18).


12-month time extension for TTM 6731, a proposal to

subdivide 40.628 acres into 121 Estate-Density lots and

one 0.74 acre park/sump lot located at the northwest

corner of Kendall Avenue and South Norma Street

(APNs 510-010-06 and 510-010-07).


12-month extension of time for TTM 6912, a proposal

to subdivide 7.4 acres into 22 single-family lots and one

park/sump lot within E-2 (Estate Residential) zone

located on west of Brianna Street and the eastside of

Del Rosa Street (APNs 510-041-01 to 510-041-17, 510-

042-01 to 510-042-17, and 510-043-01 to 510-043-16).


Extension of Amended Tentative Parcel Map 11524 for

12 months to create three (3) R-1 parcels ranging from

13.54 to 15.42 acres and two R-2 parcels of

approximately 8.8 acres on 60.3 acres (APN: 343-351-

04, 05, 09, and 13)

Dated Approved: 7/28/2020


to subdivide 42.71 acres into 159 single family

residential lots located along Dolphin Avenue and

Sunland Street (APNs 343-351-04, 05, 09, and 13)




to subdivide 50.45 acres into 147 single-family

residential lots (APNs: 510-020-14, 15, 16 and 19).



to create 75 single-family lots and one sump lot within

an E-2 zone located at the southeast corner of West

Kendall Avenue and South Norma Street (APN 510-

020-02).



Housing Element Progress Report and Regional Housing

Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan

Overview

The State of California requires each jurisdiction to address housing needs in an effort to combat

state-wide housing needs. The California Department of Housing and Community Development

(HCD) allocates state-wide housing needs to the regional Council of Governments (COG) and in

turn they allocate regional housing needs to each local jurisdiction.

Housing Element Progress Report

The completed and attached Housing and Community Development provided forms are attached.

A summary is provided below.

Housing Applications Summary

Total Housing Applications Submitted: 11

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received: 1,117

Total Housing Units Approved: 1,117

Total Housing Units Disapproved: 0

Total housing applications from site plan approval and tentative tract maps is 1,117 units. Low-

incoming housing was 76 of those units. The remaining 1041 units are above moderate income.

Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions

Number of Applications for Streamlining 1

Number of Streamlining Applications Approved 1

Total Developments Approved with Streamlining 1

Total Units Constructed with Streamlining 0

SB 35 Streamlining provisions were used for the Mojave View Apartments project.


New Construction

Certificate of Occupancies 84

Building Permits 41

Infill Units 57

Certificate of occupancies were issued for 84 single family and multi-family residential units.

The building department issued permits for 41 single family residential units.

Infill development accounts for 57 of the permits or certificate of occupancies issued.

Locally Owned Surplus Land

081-293-07 1217 W. Boston Ave. 0.14 acres

081-332-36 1400 W. Boston Ave. 0.15 acres

419-042-10 401 W. Moyer 0.15 acres

419-073-16 1521 N. China Lake Blvd. 1.43 acres

As part of the Housing Element Progress report, the City will surplus various properties. These

properties will be included in a statewide inventory on the HCD site.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan

Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) along with each jurisdiction within the county prepare and

adopt the Plan with allocations for each jurisdiction. The Kern COG Fifth Cycle Regional Housing

Needs Allocation Plan adopted on June 19, 2014 and revised on September 9, 2014 and covers the

projection period from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2023. The Plan has been approved by

the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

According to the adopted Plan the following has been allocated to the City of Ridgecrest for the

2013 - 2023 period.


2013 - 2023 RHNA Allocations by Income Category

Units % of Total RHNA

Very Low Income 159 11.8%

Low Income 131 9.8%

Moderate Income 207 15.4%

Above Moderate Income 848 63.0%

Due to rounding may not add to stated sum

The Plan indicates a total of 1,346 units have been allocated to the City for the Plan period and a

combined Low and Very Low total of 291 (21.6%) is considered as affordable allocation.

The HCD now requires the annual report on housing to be submitted on forms developed by them.

The following contains all forms required by HCD.


Goals, Policies, and Objectives

Update Zoning Ordinance:

1) The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to allow group homes by right in residential zones

for small group homes (six persons or fewer) and with a conditional use permit for large facilities

(seven persons or more) consistent with state law.

2) The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to update the definition of “family” to remove any

limit on number of persons consistent with state law.

3) The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to allow mobile homes of 10 years of age or less in

all single-family zones.

4) The Zoning Ordinance will be amended to permit single-room occupancy (SRO) units subject

to site plan review and without a conditional use permit in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones.

5) The City will, as required by SB 2, amend the Zoning Ordinance for transitional and

supportive housing as residential uses in all zones allowing residential uses, subject only to those

restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The Zoning

Ordinance will also be amended to include the following definitions related to transitional and

supportive housing per Government Code Sections 65582(f), (g) and (h):

• “Supportive housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the

target population, and that is linked to an on-site or off-site service that assists the supportive

housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his

or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

• “Target population” means persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities,

including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or

individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities

Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions

Code) and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with

children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting

from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.

• “Transitional housing” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but

operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating


of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time

that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.

Update General Plan:

1) The Navy completed an updated AICUZ since the adoption of the General Plan. The new

maps should be added to the General Plan.

2) Review of a General Plan Element quarterly with Planning Commission.

Zoning Map Update:

1) Multiple properties within the City have been identified for possible zone changes.



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest, California, Declaring Certain Parcels Of Real Property Surplus Land Pursuant To The State Surplus Land Act

PRESENTED BY: Heather Spurlock

SUMMARY: Background: The Surplus Land Act (“SLA”) in state law (Government Code section 54221), Which was recently amended, requires that before a local agency such as the City takes any action to dispose of (sell or lease) property, it must declare the property to be either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land”. Unless the surplus land is exempt, the agency must give written notice of its availability to any local public entity, including schools and park districts, within whose jurisdiction the property is located, as well as to housing sponsors that have notified the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of their interest in surplus property. The notice of availability must be given prior to the agency “participating in negotiations to dispose of the property”. An entity receiving notice from the agency has 60 days to notify the agency of its interest in purchasing the property, and the agency is required to negotiate in good faith for not less than 90 days with any entity that has responded. Notwithstanding the obligation to negotiate in good faith, the local agency is not required to sell or lease the property to the agency, or to do so for less than fair market values. If an agency fails to provide the proper notices, there is a significant penalty that requires a local agency to forfeit 30% of the purchase/lease proceeds for the first violation and 50% for any subsequent violations. The SLA’s definition of “exempt surplus property” includes: property that is less than 5000 square feet; property that is transferred to another local, state or federal agency for that agency’s use; property exchanged for another property for that agency’s use; property put out to competitive bid for 100% affordable housing units or for 300 (or more) housing units, at least 25% of which must be affordable to lower income households; property that is subject to a valid legal restriction not imposed by the local agency that would prohibit housing (non-residential zoning is not a valid legal restriction); property that is too small for residential use; or is a former street or easement that is conveyed to an adjacent property owner; and property that is licensed or leased for one year or less. Discussion: Property located at 1521 N. China Lake Blvd. APN 419-073-16. The property is zoned CS Service Commercial. The property is currently has building that have been used as warehouses for commercial operations. The parcel size is 1.43 acres. The property has been underutilized and is not needed for any public purposes. The continued ownership of the property uses public resources for maintenance and security.



STAFF REPORT

Property located at 401 W. Moyer. APN 419-042-10. The property is zoned RMH Residential Mobile Home. The property is currently vacant. The parcel size is 0.15 acres. The property has been evaluated for City use and found unsuitable. The property has been underutilized and is not needed for any public purposes. Property located at 1217 W. Boston Ave. APN 081-293-07. The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. The property is currently vacant. The parcel size is 0.14 acres. The property has been evaluated for City use and found unsuitable due to size and location. The property has been underutilized and is not needed for any public purposes. Property located at 1400 W. Boston. APN 081-332-36. The property is zoned RMH Residential Mobile Home. The property is currently vacant. The parcel is 0.15 acres. The property has been evaluated for City use and found unsuitable due to size and location. The property has been underutilized and is not needed for any public purposes. This property meets the definition of “surplus” property because it is not necessary for the City’s use as defined pursuant to the amended SLA. As the property is not “exempt” per the amended SLA, the City must first declare it surplus and provide the notices described above before engaging in negotiations with a potential buyer. The attached resolution makes the finding that the property is surplus land. Any proposed future sale of any parcel will be subject to City Council approval.

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution Declaring Properties Owned by the City of Ridgecrest as Surplus Land.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval.


RESOLUTION NO. 21 - Xx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS

OF REAL PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE

STATE SURPLUS LAND ACT

WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest owns in fee simple those parcels of real property

identified in the attached Exhibit A; and,

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 37350 authorizes the City to

control and dispose of its real property; and,

WHEREAS, the State Surplus Land Act and Government Code Section 37420 et

seq. set forth procedures to dispose of land that is surplus to the needs of the City; and,

WHEREAS, under Government Code Section 54221, the City may “take[ ] formal

action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for

the agency’s use”; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to declare each parcel listed herein as surplus

land that may be disposed of in accordance with the law.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE,

DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated

herein.

Section 2. For the reasons described in the accompanying staff report, which

constitute findings for purposes of this Resolution, the City Council declares each parcel of

real property identified in the attached Exhibit A is Surplus Land and is not necessary for the

City’s use, and the City shall comply with State law regarding its disposition.

Section 3. The City Manager or designee is authorized and directed to prepare

and transmit notices of availability of these parcels to entities entitled to such notice to the

extent required by law. The City Manager is authorized to take such further actions on behalf

of the City consistent with this Resolution

Section 4. Any proposed sale of any parcel shall be subject to City Council

approval.

Section 5. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This declaration that

parcels are surplus land is in compliance with statutory requirements and is not part of an

identified project. It is an administrative action that does not effectuate a direct or indirect

physical change in the environment and is not a project under CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines

sections 15378; 15060(c)(3).)

Ordinance 21-Xx 2

Section 6. This Resolution is effective immediately.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on March 17, 2021 by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

______________________________


ATTEST:

Ricca Charlon, CMC

City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/ Lloyd Pilchen /

LlLloyd Pilchen, Assistant City Attorney

Ordinance 21-Xx 3

Exhibit A

The following parcels of real property are identified by County Assessor

Parcel Number (APN):

APN 081-293-07: 1217 W. Boston Ave., Zoned: Residential 1, Existing

Use: Vacant, Parcel size: 0.14 acres

APN 081-332-36: 1400 W. Boston Ave., Zoned: RMH Residential Mobile

Home, Existing Use: Vacant, Parcel size: 0.15 acres

APN 419-042-10: 401 W. Moyer, Zoned: RMH Residential Mobile Home,

Existing use: Vacant, Parcel size: 0.15 acres

APN 419-073-16: 1521 N. China Lake Blvd., Zoned: Commercial, Existing

use: warehouse, Parcel size: 1.43 acres

081-293-07

081-332-36

419-042-10

419-073-15



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT:

Introduction And First Reading, An Ordinance Restating And Renumbering Portions Of Chapter 106 (Zoning) Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units And Temporary Employee Housing

PRESENTED BY:

Heather Spurlock

SUMMARY:

This ordinance is to renumber the previously adopted ordinances and does not make any substantive changes to the Ridgecrest Municipal Code. Ordinance 20-03-Temporary Employee Housing, which was adopted on July 1, 2020, and Ordinance 21-01-Accessory Dwelling Units, adopted on February 3, 2021, occupy the same location of Section 106-37 of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code. This Ordinance is to correct and renumber the sections. This Ordinance changes Temporary Employee Housing to Section 106-38 and Accessory Dwelling Units will remain 106-37 of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Chapter 106 (Zoning). Recommended Motions: Motion To Waive Reading In Full, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Ridgecrest, California, Restating and Renumbering Portions of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Temporary Employee Housing. Requires A Second Motion To Adopt, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Ridgecrest, California, Restating and Renumbering Portions of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Temporary Employee Housing. Requires A Second

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve recommended motions

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval


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ORDINANCE NO. 21-Xx

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA, RESTATING AND RENUMBERING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE RIDGECREST MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE HOUSING

WHEREAS, this ordinance merely renumbers previously adopted provisions and does not

make any substantive change to the Ridgecrest Municipal Code; and, WHEREAS, on June 11, 2020 the Planning Commission considered Ordinance 20-03

(Temporary Employee Housing), which was subsequently adopted by the City Council on July 1, 2020; and,

WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020 the Planning Commission considered Ordinance 21-01

(Accessory Dwelling Units), which was subsequently adopted the City Council on February 3, 2021; and,

WHEREAS, both code amendments described above inadvertently occupy the same

location at Section 106-37 of ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) of Chapter 106 (ZONING) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code; and,

WHEREAS, the adoption of Ordinance 21-01 was not intended to substitute and replace the provisions of Section 106-37 adopted by Ordinance 20-03; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest wishes to correct the error by renumbering the

pertinent sections of the municipal code and reaffirming the substantive provisions adopted by both ordinances.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Section 106-37 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) of ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) of Chapter 106 (ZONING) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code is hereby reaffirmed to state the following: Sec. 106-37 - Accessory Dwelling Units.


(a) Purpose The accessory dwelling unit or ADU (as defined in Section 106-2) regulations set forth in this Section are established to comply with the state standards and requirements set forth in Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code and all other applicable state laws. The following Section is subject to the applicable preemptive limitations set forth in Government Code Section 65852.2 unless stated otherwise. The City shall ministerially, and without discretionary review or hearing, act on the application to create an ADU or a junior ADU within sixty (60) days from the date the City receives a completed application if there is an existing single family or multifamily dwelling on the relevant lot. If the permit application to create an ADU or junior ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on the relevant lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or junior ADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single family dwelling, however the permit application to create that ADU or junior ADU in this instance shall be considered ministerially. ADUs shall be permitted by the Community Development Director or designee upon determining that the application meets all of the following requirements.

(b) General Requirements (1) The ADU is allowed in any single-family or multi-family zone [NOTE: City must inquire

regarding adequacy of water/sewer before designating this area 65852.2(a)(1)(A)] that has no more than one proposed or existing single family residence on the parcel.

(2) The ADU may not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence, but may be rented with rental terms required to be longer than 30 consecutive calendar days.

(3) If there is an existing primary dwelling, the floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50 percent of the primary unit.

(4) The total floor area for a detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. (5) ADU construction shall be in compliance with the regulations and standards set forth

in this chapter, including, but not limited to side and rear yard setbacks, building height, lot coverage and parking requirements. The ADU shall be constructed in accordance with the building code and other applicable codes.

(6) The ADU may be metered separately from the main dwelling unit for gas, electricity, communications, water, and sewer services.

(7) Fire sprinklers are required in the ADU when existing or required to be provided in the primary unit.

(c) The conversion of a ADU shall comply with the following development standards: (1) No additional parking spaces are required for the space converted to an ADU. (2) No setback is required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure

previously constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to a portion of an ADU.

(d) The construction of an ADU shall comply with the following development standards.


(1) Detached units shall be located behind the rear face of the primary unit. (2) Construction of an ADU shall be allowed in designated historical districts; however,

must not be visible from the public-right-of-way. (3) The unit shall not be more than 16 feet in height or more than the height of the

primary residential unit, whichever is less. This measurement is taken from the lowest adjoining grade to the highest point of the structure.

(4) The unit shall be set back a minimum of four feet from any interior side or rear lot line.

(5) The unit shall maintain six feet separation to any other accessory building or main building on the same building site. The six-foot distance shall be measured from the closet points of the building walls or structure walls. Additionally, a minimum of four feet shall be maintained between eave overhangs, chimneys, bay windows or any other architectural feature.

(e) Parking Requirements (1) One parking space (provided as uncovered, or tandem space on the existing driveway)

is required per one bedroom or unit, whichever is less, except in any of the following circumstances:

a. The ADU is located within one-half mile of public transit (measured by walking distance route).

b. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

c. The ADU is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure.

d. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU. (f) All converted and constructed ADUs shall conform to the following design standards:

(1) The design, color, material, and texture of the roof shall be substantially the same as the main dwelling unit;

(2) The color, material, and texture of all building walls shall be similar to and compatible with the main dwelling unit;

(3) The architectural style shall be the same or similar to the main dwelling unit, or, if no architectural style can be identified, the design shall be architecturally compatible with the main dwelling unit, and shall maintain the scale and appearance of a single-family dwelling;

(4) If attached to the garage, there shall be no direct access from the garage to the ADU; (5) All single-family residential development standards and design guidelines adopted by

the City. (g) Notwithstanding as otherwise provided by this chapter, the City shall ministerially

approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following: (1) One accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed

or existing single-family dwelling with ALL of the following conditions met: a. The ADU or junior ADU is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling

or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure not including an expansion beyond 150 square feet beyond the same physical


dimensions as the existing accessory structure. Such expansion shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

b. The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.

c. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. d. The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of Section

65852.22. (2) One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-

foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in subparagraph (1). The accessory dwelling unit is subject to the following limitations:

a. A total floor area limitation of not more than 1,200 square feet. b. A height limitation of 16 feet.

(3) Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, provided that the number of multiple accessory dwelling units does not exceed 25% of the existing multifamily units (or one ADU if there are 4 or less multifamily dwelling units) and each unit otherwise complies with state building standards for dwellings.

(4) Not more than two accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling and are subject to a height limit of 16 feet and four-foot rear yard and side setbacks.

(h) The owner of any permitted senior housing unit may file an application to have such unit approved as an ADU pursuant to this section and eliminate the conditional use permit. The application shall be granted if the senior housing unit meets all of the requirements of this section.

(i) Nothing contained within this section shall be construed to permit the creation or construction of additional ingress/egress access points for vehicular traffic.

(j) The duty to act ministerially on an application may be tolled according to state law or by mutual agreement of the parties.

(k) The City Council may establish fees by resolution to recover costs incurred in the processing of ADU applications as set forth in this chapter and in accordance with Government Code 66000 et seq.

(Ord. No. 20-03 , § 3; Ord. No 21-02, § 2)

SECTION 3. Section 106-38 (Temporary Employee Housing) of ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) of Chapter 106 (ZONING) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code is hereby added to restate the following (previously numbered at Section 106-37): Sec. 106-38. - Temporary employee housing.

(a) Temporary employee housing may be established in any zoning district with a temporary employee housing permit issued by the city manager in accordance with this section.


(b) Applications for temporary employee housing permits shall include written consent of the property owner, except for property owned by the city. Applications shall be accompanied by a fee set by city council. The city manager may promulgate policies, guidelines, and procedures that are consistent with this section, including describing the information to provide and items to submit with permit applications. (c) Applications shall be referred to relevant departments, including police, fire, public works, building, and finance for review and recommended conditions. Applications shall be referred to a city council committee for consideration and recommendation to the city manager. (d) Decisions by the city manager to grant or deny an application for a temporary employee housing permit shall be in the form of a written determination letter. The decision shall be supported by findings that the temporary employee housing will serve the needs of the city or Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, and will be operated with adequate protection of the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. (e) The temporary employee housing permit is temporary and shall specify the active time period. It shall require compliance with all state laws and permitting requirements, including, without limitation, the provisions of California Building Code § 3103 et seq. for temporary structures, and regulations of the state department of housing and community development. (f) The temporary employee housing permit may require a surety bond and liability insurance based on the proposed use and the nature of the property and surrounding properties. (g) Conditions of approval may provide for recovery of actual costs incurred for services provided by the city related to the use, to the extent permitted by law, including, without limitation, costs of law enforcement, traffic control, and cleanup. An advance deposit of the estimated amount of cost recovery may be required. The deposit, or any portion thereof, shall be forfeited to the city in order to recover costs incurred to enforce the conditions of the permit or the provisions of this section. All the city's costs that exceed the amount of the deposit shall constitute a civil debt due and owing to the city and recoverable in accordance with the law. (h) A violation of any provision of a temporary employee housing permit or of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor. The city may address violations by prosecution or administrative citation in accordance with this Code. Violators may be liable for penalties and for actual costs incurred by the city, including, without limitation, attorney fees and police services. (i) The city manager may amend the terms and conditions of the temporary employee housing permit at any time to protect the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare. Upon finding that the permitted use has become detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, the city manager may revoke the permit. Appeals of all decisions of the city


manager under this section shall be made in writing directly to the city council pursuant to the time and manner set forth in section 106-98 of this Code for appeals of decisions of the planning commission.

(Ord. No. 20-03 , § 3; Ord. No 21-02, § 3)

SECTION 4. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the following provisions of the CEQA Guidelines: Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect upon the environment; and under Section 15378, this Ordinance is not a project under CEQA because it will not cause a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because it does not authorize any specific activity.

SECTION 5. Any provision of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code or appendices thereto

inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of his Ordinance.

SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days after its passage in accordance with Government Code section 36933. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage pursuant to Government Code section 36937. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: This ___ day of ___________, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Eric A. Bruen, Mayor ATTEST: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk



STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT:

Introduction And First Reading, An Ordinance Restating And Renumbering Portions Of Chapter 106 (Zoning) Of The Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units And Temporary Employee Housing

PRESENTED BY:

Heather Spurlock

SUMMARY:

This ordinance is to renumber the previously adopted ordinances and does not make any substantive changes to the Ridgecrest Municipal Code. Ordinance 20-03-Temporary Employee Housing, which was adopted on July 1, 2020, and Ordinance 21-01-Accessory Dwelling Units, adopted on February 3, 2021, occupy the same location of Section 106-37 of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code. This Ordinance is to correct and renumber the sections. This Ordinance changes Temporary Employee Housing to Section 106-38 and Accessory Dwelling Units will remain 106-37 of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Chapter 106 (Zoning). Recommended Motions: Motion To Waive Reading In Full, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Ridgecrest, California, Restating and Renumbering Portions of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Temporary Employee Housing. Requires A Second Motion To Adopt, By Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Ridgecrest, California, Restating and Renumbering Portions of Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Temporary Employee Housing. Requires A Second

FISCAL IMPACT: None

ACTION REQUESTED: Approve recommended motions

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval


ORDINANCE NO. 21-Xx


AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RIDGECREST MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUBDIVISION MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS

WHEREAS, Maintenance Assessment Districts in connection with new subdivisions are authorized by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code section 22500 et seq.), applicable provisions of Proposition 218 (Article XIIID of the California Constitution), other provisions of State Law, and the subdivision ordinance of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code; and,

WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that residential development occurs in a prudently effective manner in accordance with planning principles; and,

WHEREAS the City seeks to amend its subdivision regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Subsection (h) (Maintenance districts) of Section 105-33 (Subdivision design requirements) of ARTICLE II (LAND DEVELOPMENT) of DIVISION I (APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS) Chapter 105 (SUBDIVISIONS) of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (underlining denotes additions): 105-33 Subdivision design requirements . . . .

(h) Maintenance districts. (1) Prior to recordation of a subdivision, the subdivider shall provide for a maintenance district to cover the cost of operating and maintaining any street lighting, drainage or flood control facilities within or adjacent to the subdivision. Additionally, the subdivider or developer shall pay the maintenance and operations costs, as estimated by the public works director, which may be incurred after acceptance but prior to the time the maintenance district can be put on the tax roll for the properties within the district. (2) Whenever landscaping is required between a residential subdivision and a major or secondary highway or landscaping is required on an islands in minor streets, the subdivider shall agree to have the city establish a maintenance district to cover the cost of maintaining the required landscaping and shall pay the cost of all maintenance as estimated by the public works director which may be incurred after acceptance of the landscaping by the city but prior to the time the maintenance district assessment can be put upon the tax bill of the maintenance district property. (3) Said periods of maintenance costs for which the subdivider is liable shall not exceed one year. (4) City Manager may waive the requirements of this Subpart (h) in any of the following situations based upon written findings supporting:

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(a) that an alternative method of funding such maintenance of the lighting, drainage or flood control facilities will be sufficient; (b) that the maintenance of lighting, drainage or flood control facilities is adequately served by existing infrastructure or by proposed infill development drainage requirements; or (c) that the requirement is unnecessary or impractical due to the size of the development or other specific circumstances.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the following provisions of the CEQA Guidelines: Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect upon the environment; and under Section 15378, this Ordinance is not a project under CEQA because it will not cause a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because it does not authorize any specific activity.

SECTION 4. Any provision of the Ridgecrest Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of his Ordinance.

SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest at the regular meeting of this ___ day of _______________, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Eric A. Bruen, Mayor ATTEST: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk