Anu Doravari

The Housing Element identifies housing solutions to meet local needs and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the 2023-2031 planning period. It outlines goals, policies, and programs focused on racial equity, environmental justice, and resilience to improve housing access, preservation, stability, and production. The plan serves as the City's housing action roadmap, guiding daily decision-making and establishing benchmarks for achieving overall housing objectives.

The agenda focuses on discussions regarding the operations of the Parks and Recreation Commission in accordance with the Municipal Code. Additionally, the commission will address the development of the 5-year Park and Recreation Plan, specifically reviewing the plan template and discussing the necessary sections required for its completion.

This document serves as a roadmap for the Public Works Department of the City of California City, outlining its direction and implementation strategies. The plan is structured around six core goals: ensuring superior capital project delivery, investing in staff, enhancing service effectiveness, improving facilities, strengthening external communication, and fostering internal partnerships. The overarching vision is for the department to be recognized as a leader in public service delivery, distinguished by its responsiveness, reliability, and responsible stewardship of both fiscal and human resources.

This document serves as a template for a 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of California City. It outlines a structured approach for developing the plan, encompassing an introductory section with vision, mission, and goals; a community profile including demographics and land use; an inventory of park and recreation facilities; current operational details such as staffing and maintenance; and a comprehensive needs assessment with public input summary. The template is designed to guide the creation of a strategic framework for the city's long-term parks and recreation services.

The Special Meeting agenda focused on financial and public works matters. Key discussion items included receiving the Interim Financial Statement for December 2025, reviewing the City Check Register for the period of December 5, 2025, through January 8, 2026, and considering a resolution to approve the BHT Task Orders for road repairs on Virginia, Esse, and Chrysler Streets. The meeting included financial reviews across various departments, noting significant year-to-date expenditures in areas such as General Government liability insurance and PERS unfunded liability, relative to the budget period ending November 30, 2025.