City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority
May 12, 2022

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
MAY 12, 2022; 5:15 P.M.

AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA VIA ZOOM VIDEO/WEB CONFERENCING:

Web Link: bit.ly/AvenalCouncil or use https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87243440488 Or by calling +1 669 900 6833 and use meeting ID 872 4344 0488 to join.

Study Session: None ______
LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-03 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2022-28
(SA) LAST RESOLUTION: 2021-04 PFA LAST RESOLUTION: 2021-05 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Louis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez; Mayor Alvaro Preciado.

CITY CLERK:

Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council/Successor Agency are entitled to receive a total of $300.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency.

3. CLOSED SESSION: (City/Successor Agency):

It is the intent of this governing body to meet in closed session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives: Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on items of interest regarding Closed Session.

A. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).

Conference with legal counsel – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)).

Significant exposure to litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)).

Number of potential cases is: 1.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPERANCES:

Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on any item on the agenda or on any other items of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency. State Law prohibits any member of the Council/Agency from commenting or acting on matters not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes are allowed per person.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed under the consent calendar are routine and enacted by one motion: (Action).

A. Consider City of Avenal/Successor Agency’s Approval of Minutesfor April 28, 2022.

B. Consider Warrants & Financial Statements for September and October 2021.

C. Consider Entering into Agreement with R.L. Hastings & Associates, LLC for Labor Compliance Monitoring for 18” Transmission Pipeline Project: Resolution 2022-29.

D. Waive Second Reading & Adoption: Ordinance 2022-03 - Assembly Bill No. 481, Approving Military Use Equipment Policy for Avenal Police Department: Resolution 2022-30 E. Consider Approving Temporary Construction Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) at City Corporal Yard for Gas Pipeline Replacement Project: Resolution 2022-31.

6. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ ITEMS FOR
CONSIDERATION:

A. Consider Proclaiming Month of May 2022 as Community Action Month: Savino Perico, Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Community Development Manager:
(Discussion/Action).

B. Status Report on Chief of Police Recruitment Process: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services & Antony V. López, City Manager: (Discussion).

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7. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEEREPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:
1) Community Activities Department: Anna Lara-Nieto, Activities Department. 2) Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Departments Activity Report: Rob Williams, Public Works Director.

B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) None.

8. PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. None

9. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on March 24, 2020: (Discussion/Action).

B. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on May 27, 2021: (Discussion/Action).

10. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Authorizing Engagement with Price Paige & Company for Audit Preparation and Financial Consulting Services: (Discussion/Action).

B. Consider Establishing Two Summer Internship Positions within City Hall (Discussion/Action).

11. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:
• Upcoming/Future Agenda Items to Consider.
• Correspondence/Announcements/Information/Closing Comments.

12. ADJOURNMENT:
1) In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (559) 386-5766. Avenal Theater & Event Center, 233 East Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204.

Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.02.35.1044 AA Title II].
2) Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the [Council/ Authority] after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the [City Clerks] office at 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 during normal business hours.

I certify this Agenda of the City of Avenal City Council workshop is to be posted at the following locations: 1) City Council Chambers, Avenal Theater 233 E. Kings St.; 2) City Hall 919 Skyline Blvd.; 3) Avenal Lumber, 600 Skyline Blvd.; and 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 on, May 9, 2022.
/s/ Maria Ortiz
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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CIUDAD DE AVENAL
"Capital Mundial del Pistacho® "
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL/AGENCIA SUCESORA/PFA 12 DE MAYO DE 2022; 5:15 p.M.

AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA A TRAVÉS DE ZOOM VIDEO/WEB CONFERENCING:

Enlace Web: bit.ly/AvenalCouncil o utilizar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87243440488 O llamando al +1 669 900 6833 y usando el ID de reunión 872 4344 0488 para unirte.

Sesión de estudio: Ninguno
ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-03 CIUDAD ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2022-28 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2021-04 PFA ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2021-05 AGENDA

1. LLAMADA AL ORDEN Y JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD:

2. PASE DE LISTA: Concejales: Louis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernández, Alcalde Interino Alejandro Ramírez; Alcalde Álvaro Preciado.

SECRETARIO DE LA CIUDAD:

Sección 54952.3 del Código de Gobierno: Los miembros del Concejo Municipal / Agencia Sucesora tienen derecho a recibir un total de $ 300.00 por mes debido a ser elegidos para el Concejo Municipal. No reciben ninguna otra compensación por sentarse como miembros de la Agencia Sucesora.

3. SESIÓN CERRADA: (Ciudad/Agencia Sucesora):

Es la intención de este órgano rector reunirse en sesión privada para revisar su posición e instruir a sus representantes designados:

Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Consejo / Agencia en este momento sobre temas de interés relacionados con la sesión privada.

A. LITIGIO PENDIENTE (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9).

Conferencia con asesor legal – LITIGIO ANTICIPADO (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9(d)).

Exposición significativa a litigios (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9 (d) (2)).

El número de casos potenciales es: 1.

4. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS / ANUNCIOS Y APARICIONES NO PROGRAMADAS:

Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Consejo / Agencia en este momento sobre cualquier punto en la agenda o sobre cualquier otro tema de interés para el público que esté dentro de la jurisdicción de la materia del Concejo Municipal / Agencia Sucesora. La ley estatal prohíbe a cualquier miembro del Consejo / Agencia comentar o actuar sobre asuntos que no están en la agenda. Se permiten tres (3) minutos por persona.

5. CALENDARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO:

Todos los elementos enumerados en el calendario de consentimiento son rutinarios y se promulgan mediante una moción: (Acción).

A. Considere la aprobación de las actas de la Ciudad de Avenal / Agencia Sucesora para el 28 de abril de 2022.

B. Considere las garantías y los estados financieros para septiembre y octubre de 2021.

C. Considere la posibilidad de celebrar un acuerdo con R.L. Hastings & Associates, LLC para el monitoreo del cumplimiento laboral para el proyecto de tubería de transmisión de 18 ":

Resolución 2022-29.

D. Renuncia a la segunda lectura y adopción: Ordenanza 2022-03 - Proyecto de ley de la Asamblea No. 481, Política de equipos de uso militar para el Departamento de Policía de Avenal.

E. Considere aprobar la servidumbre de construcción temporal a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) en City Corporal Yard para el proyecto de reemplazo de gasoductos: Resolución 2022-30.

6. ALCALDE Y CONCEJAL / AGENCIA SUCESORA / PUNTOS A CONSIDERAR:

A. Considere proclamar el Mes de Mayo de 2022 como el Mes de Acción Comunitaria: Savino Perico, Gerente de Desarrollo Comunitario de Kings Community Action Organization May 12, 2022 Pg. 3
(KCAO): (Discusión / Acción).

B. Informe de Estado sobre el Proceso de Reclutamiento del Jefe de Policía: Griselda Price, Directora de Servicios Administrativos y Antony V. López, Administrador de la Ciudad:
(Discusión).

7. INFORMES DE ACTIVIDAD/PRESENTACIONES ESPECIALES E INFORMES DE COMITÉS:

A. Informes de actividad:
1) Departamento de Actividades Comunitarias: Anna Lara-Nieto, Departamento de Actividades.
2) Informe de actividades de los Departamentos de Obras Públicas/Aplicación del Código/Control de Animales: Rob Williams, Director de Obras Públicas.

B. Presentaciones/Informes Especiales:
1) Ninguno.

8. AUDIENCIA(S) PÚBLICA(S):

A. Ninguno

9. NEGOCIO ANTIGUO:

A. Considere extender la emergencia local declarada el 24 de marzo de 2020: (Discusión / Acción).

B. Considere extender la emergencia local declarada el 27 de mayo de 2021: (Discusión / Acción).

10. NUEVOS NEGOCIOS:

A. Considere autorizar el compromiso con Price Paige & Company para la preparación de auditorías y servicios de consultoría financiera: (Discusión / Acción).

B. Considere establecer dos puestos de pasantías de verano dentro del Ayuntamiento (Discusión / Acción).

11. CORRESPONDENCIA/ANUNCIOS/COMENTARIOS FINALES:
• Próximos/Futuros puntos del orden del día a considerar. • Correspondencia/Anuncios/Información/Comentarios finales.

12. APLAZAMIENTO:
1) De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad (559) 386-5766. Avenal Theater & Event Center, 233 East Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204. La notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a la ciudad hacer arreglos razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad a esta reunión [28 CFR 35.02.35.1044 AA Título II]. 2) Los materiales relacionados con un punto de esta Agenda presentados al [Consejo / Autoridad] después de la distribución del paquete de la agenda están disponibles para inspección pública en la oficina [De los Secretarios de la Ciudad] en 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 durante el horario comercial normal.

Certifico que este taller de la Agenda del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Avenal se publicará en los siguientes lugares: 1) Cámaras del Concejo Municipal, Teatro Avenal 233 E. Kings St.; 2) Ayuntamiento 919 Skyline Blvd.; 3) Avenal Lumber, 600 Skyline Blvd.; y 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 el 9 de mayo de 2022. /s/ María Ortiz
María Ortiz, Secretaria municipal
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CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
APRIL 28, 2022; 5:15 P.M.

AVENAL THEATER & EVENT CENTER, 233 E. KINGS ST., AVENAL, CA VIA ZOOM VIDEO/WEB CONFERENCING:

Web Link: bit.ly/AvenalCouncil or use https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87243440488 Or by calling +1 669 900 6833 and use meeting ID 872 4344 0488 to join.

MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: by Mayor Preciado at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Louis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez joined via zoon and joined the meeting at 5:25 p.m.; Mayor Alvaro Preciado.

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Bermudez, Davis, Price, Carr.

LEGAL COUNCEL: Moses Diaz.

CITY CLERK:

Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council/Successor Agency are entitled to receive a total of $300.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency.

The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION: (City/Successor Agency):

It is the intent of this governing body to meet in closed session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives: Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on items of interest regarding Closed Session.

A. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).

Conference with legal counsel – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)).

Significant exposure to litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)).

Number of potential cases is: 1.

Mayor Preciado re-opened City Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. with nothing to report.

PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPERANCES ITEMS:

Introduce New Employees: Gerardo Gonzalez and Francisco Oceguera (Landscaping, Public Works Department).

Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor introduced New Employees: Gerardo Gonzalez and Francisco Oceguera and their doing an excellent job.

Veronica Aguirre commented on the following: A concern regarding residents using the handicap space to encroachment and park vehicles.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed under the consent calendar are routine and enacted by one motion: (Action).

A. Consider City of Avenal/Successor Agency’s Approval of Minutes for March 24, 2022.

B. Consider Warrants & Financial Statements for September and October 2021. (Moved to discuss by Council) C. Consider SB 1 Project List for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding "The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017" Resolution No. 2022-23: Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor:

D. Consider Quotes for Installation of Panel Box & Electrical Work at the Veterans Memorial Hall - Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor Resolution No. 2022-24:

E. Consider Entering into an M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club for 2022 Old Timers’ Day Festival:

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – A.

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Council Member/Successor Agency Member Gravelle made a motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and carried.

RESOLUTION 2022-23: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Verdugo, and carried.

RESOLUTION 2022-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH TRULL ELECTRIC, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL WORK SERVICES Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilman Verdugo, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Ramirez, Verdugo, Gravelle, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Consider Warrants & Financial Statements for September and October 2021:

After a brief, discussion and following action was taken. Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez made a motion to approve Warrants & Financials for September 2021, seconded by Councilman Verdugo, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Ramirez, Verdugo, Gravelle, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

Mayor Preciado abstained from warrant 496540, Councilman Verdugo abstained from warrant 49573, and Councilman Gravelle abstained from warrant 49608.

MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:

A. Continued Presentation on Water and Wastewater Rates Study for Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027 in Preparation for Proposition 218 Process: Dan Bergman, IG Services
Dan Bergman, IG Services reported the following: 1) detailed explanation of the Water and Wastewater Rates Study for Fiscal Years 2023 – 2027 and provided an overview; 2) the cost-of-service rate study; 3) study approach, Conclusion – Water; 4) Conclusion – Water; 5) Water cost of service adjustment Enterprises – Single Family Increase 14% per month or about $7; 6) Sewer Enterprises – revenue increase 3% per year, PG&E increase 10% per year, and the solar projects happen (85% of needs), same as PG&E increase 22% per year; 7) Sewer cost of service adjustment Single family up from 15.47 to 26.40, about $11/mo. Multi-Family: same as singlefamily, Commercial: less than 4000gal/more pays same as residential more than 4,000 pays 3x the single family rate, School: increase from $500 per month to $1,900 per month & Prison 22% decrease; 8) Conclusion – Fund balances are relatively healthy, debt burden is reasonable, water only, Water rates must increase, Sewer rate should be increased, PG&E is getting very expensive: Solar matters, Cost of service adjustments have significate impacts and don’t forget the need for projects: Preserve cash, if subsequent increase not needed, city council may suspend them without notice; 9) Next steps: Discussion, question, Council and Public comments, Change based on City Council input, revisit City Council in 4-6 weeks with final rates asking for authorization to issue rate increase notice all customers, issue notice wait 45-days, rate hearing, implement rates.

B. Status Report on Chief of Police Recruitment Process: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services & Antony V.

López, City Manager.

Antony V. López, City reported that The City Manager and the Human Resources Department continue to work on the Chief of Police recruitment process and expect to provide a report to the Council by the April 28th, 2022, Council meeting, outlining the next steps and process to involve the community. Staff will be sending out a survey for input of the community and continue to recruit for Chief of Police.

ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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A. Activity Reports:

1. Community & Economic Development Activity Report: Kao Nou Yang, Community & Economic Development Director.

Kao Nou Yang, Community & Economic Development Director reported the following: 1) Processing Zoning Land Use Applications, Land Division Applications and Current Planning - Site Plan Reviews Zoning Permits – Site Plan Review No., 22-01 is currently under review; 3) Tentative Tract Map No. 21-01 – This Tentative Tract Map is proposing to subdivide approximately 24.45 acres into 113 lots ranging from 5,300 square feet to 11,000 square feet located at north of San Benito Street and West of “A” Avenue, Avenal, Assessor’s Parcel Number 038-270-066. Currently I am Finalizing the IS/MND and preparing a Notice of Intent to Adopted the Environmental Document; 4) Long Range Planning: Zoning, Subdivision and Building Ordinance – Staff working with QK has submitted to the consultants Historical Ordinances and Amendments that have been adopted or changed in the zoning ordinance. Staff will continue to have meeting with consultants to start the process of the amount of work in to redoing the layout of the ordinance; 5) Building Division: Building and Permit Applications- Implemented an electronic application submission for Building Permits, Land Use and Zoning Permits and Business License. The Application Link is Located on the City Website on the Home Page under the BUTTON APPLY ONLINE. We also have a QR code for the Online portal. If any applicant community member resident has any questions, we are happy to help answer and show you how to submit online. From January 2022 to April 2022, we had over 100 electronic submissions of Building permits. Process is slow but it is working and progressing very well; 6) Staffing- Department working on a job description for building inspector & permit technician to be added as a new position in the next fiscal year; and 7) Grants: Avenal Safe Route to School ATP Cycle 4 – consultant has submitted the package to Caltrans for review and their okay regarding the plans and specs. We are awaiting their review. Avenal Kids Park – starting the Finalized Bid Package for construction with O’Dell. Prop 1 Grant (Planning Grant) 18in Transmission Line – City Staff is working on the final disbursement for work already performed to close out the planning grant and City Public Works will start working with the Construction Grant of Prop 1 Grant.

Utilities, Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program workshop with Self Help Dates Scheduled at the Avenal Technology Center from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: May 18,2022 - June 15, 2022 - July 20, 2022 - August 17, 2022 - September 21, 2022.

1. Police Department Activity Report: Kevin Carr,Police Captain (I).

Kevin Carr,Police Captain (I) reported the following: 1) Investigations – 1) Officers were dispatched to an out-of-controljuvenile in the 1000 block ofFresnoSt. The juvenile was arrested after he fought with officers. No injuries were sustained by the officers or juvenile; 2) Patrol Officers and Detective Voyles investigated a male juvenile making threats of killing people at the High School. Officers acted swiftly and arrested the juvenile for threats, and he was booked into the Juvenile Center; 3) While conducting school patrol officers were in a short pursuit, about 2 blocks with two gang members. One person fled the scene and the other person stayed and was taken into custody. The driver was identified, and a report was sent to the DA’s office for charges; 4) Officers were dispatched to the Sand Drags for a male subject waiving around a gun. Officers safely took the subject into custody, and he was arrested for an outstanding warrant. The gun turned out to be a bb gun. Good Job Officer Shortnacy and Sgt Storm; 6) Officers responded to numerous mental health calls for service, many of them juveniles; 7) Community Policing Efforts - DrSeuss readings all week by various members of the police department. Officers attended a few different church events with the community. Officers attended lunch with seniors at the Veterans Hall. Officer Hernandez continues to coach AHS Baseball.; 8) 12month Statistical report B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) None.

PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. Public Hearing for Assembly Bill No. 481, Approving Military Equipment Use Policy for Avenal Police Department. • Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Approval
• Resolution No. 2022-25 & Introduce/First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-03 Captain Carr reported that the State of California recently passed Assembly Bill 48. Staff as discussed recommends approve Resolution and Introduction of Ordinance No. 2022-03 and Compliance Policy 709 for Military Use Equipment reporting as mandated by the State under AB481.

Mayor Preciado opened public hearing @ 7:29 and there being no further public comments it closed at 7:30 p.m.

Policy.

1. Defines what is military equipment as it relates to commonly used tools by police agencies;

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equipment;

3. Requires the police department to adopt an ordinance and department policy; and

4. Requires the police department to report the following to council annually:
a. Description of each type of military equipment.
b. Purpose and authorized use of said equipment.
c. The fiscal impact of each type of equipment.
d. Legal and procedural rules that govern its use.
e. Training that is required for its use.
f. The mechanism to ensure compliance.
g. Complaint procedure.
h. Post policy on Department Website.
i. A summary of any complaints received regarding its use. j. The amount in possession of each piece of equipment. k. If any additional equipment is to be obtained in the coming year. l. The department must conduct one public meeting within 30 days of the annual report going to council.

The Avenal Police Department already complies with many of these requirements. The equipment that the department purchases, and the ongoing costs, are generally approved annually by the City Council during the budget process. AB481 requires us to make these changes by ordinance and for council to review and adopt our Military Use Equipment Policy. This attached ordinance and policy is also necessary should the City of Avenal ever need mutual aid, for example KCSO SWAT Team. If the City were to decide not to adopt this ordinance/policy, the Avenal Police Department would not be able to utilize potential life saving equipment in our jurisdiction. The ordinance establishes Avenal Police Department's Policy 709 as the guiding document related to the military use equipment.

The ordinance also makes the following findings by Council.

1. Approves the funding, acquisition and use of our current equipment which is now defined as military equipment.

2. Establishes Avenal Police Policy 709 as the Military Use Equipment policy.

3. Establishes that Policy 709 meets the states requirements.

4. Establishes that there is no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objective of civilian and officer safety.

5. That the military equipment and policy 709 will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

6. Establishes that our prior use of this equipment, which is now specified as military equipment, was in compliance with the policies in place at the time of the equipment's acquisition.

7. Approves and adopts Policy 709 of the Avenal Police Department's Policy Manual.

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Avenal Police Department's new Policy 709 was reviewed by the City Attorney's office for compliance with AB481. This new policy does the following;

1. Defines Military equipment.

2. Identifies and describes the military equipment being used by the Avenal Police Department.

3. Catalogues the quantity, acquisition cost, on-going costs, training, and future purchasing needs of the equipment.

4. Identifies the complaint procedure.

5. Establishes a coordinator at the police department to ensure compliance.

6. Approval process for future purchases and on-going use.

7. Establishes use in exigent circumstances.

8. Establishes use of the equipment by entities in the City of Avenal.

9. Annual report to Council and community engagement guidelines.

10. Alternative equipment review procedures.

Staff recommends approving Resolution 2022-25. Introduce/Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-03.

Also, the Military Equipment Policy was posted on the department website on March 18, 2022, 30 days prior to this meeting, in accordance with AB481. There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this ordinance.

Ms. Ortiz did clarify that this has been published in the Hanford Sentinel and no comments have been received.

RESOLUTION 2022-25: ADOPTING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FPR AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENAL ENACTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT (Introduce/Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-03). A motion was made Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Gravelle, Hernandez, Verdugo, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

A. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on March 24, 2020:

Mr. Lopez reported that the On March 24, 2020, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-14 declaring a Local Emergency due to the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency: COVID 19 pandemic. The declaration is required to be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists.

On October 28, 2021, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-48 to satisfy AB 361 to continue Teleconferenced Meetings. AB 361 provides that, if the state of emergency remains active for more than 30 days, a local agency must make the following findings by majority vote every 30 days to continue using the bill’s exemption to the Brown Act teleconferencing rules:
• The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the emergency; and • Either of the following circumstances exist: The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, or State or local officials continue to impose or recommend social distancing measures.

Staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion:

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Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by sixty (60) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting would be scheduled. Additionally, that the Council find that a state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, and that State and local officials continue to impose or recommend social distancing measures.

Councilman Verdugo made a motion to approve the Local Emergency, seconded by Councilman Gravelle, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Verdugo, Gravelle, Ramirez, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Consider Extending Local Emergency Declared on May 27, 2021:

Mr. Lopez reported that on May 27, 2021, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-23 declaring a Local Emergency due to the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency: Severe Water Shortage. The declaration is required to be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists. Staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion:

Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by sixty (60) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting would be scheduled.

Councilman Verdugo made a motion to approve as recommended, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Verdugo, Hernandez, Gravelle, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider and Approve Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Kuykendall Solar for the construction of a Solar PV System at the WWTF; Resolution No. 2022-26: Alfonso Manrique, AM Consulting Engineers Alfonso Manrique, AM Consulting Engineers reported that as part of the new alternative design, Kuykendall Solar is requesting the approval of Change Order No. 3 which includes a new switch gear, concrete pads, and new wiring required to receive the new batteries. Batteries will be procured under a separate contract. Contractor is also requesting reimbursement for the rental of the containers that currently store the solar panels at the WWTP. The additional amount of Change Order No. 3 is $188,340.

According to PG&E, the implementation of the mitigation measures and the required upgrade of the transformer at the WWTF will take approximately 12 months. During that time, Kuykendall will be installing the new switchgear and conduits. In the next few weeks, we will solicit bids for the procurement of the battery system, and we will bring the award of that contract to council for approval. Change Order No. 3 will be grant funded by the SWRCB and will not have any Fiscal Impact on the City.

Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 to the Contract with Kuykendall Solar for the Construction of a Solar PV System at the WWTF and authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, the Change Order.

RESOLUTION 2022-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,340 TO KUKENDALL SOLAR’S CONTRACT FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOLAR PV SYSTEM AT THE WWTF AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, secondedby Councilman Verdugo, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Gravelle, Verdugo, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 10
Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA - April 28, 2021

B. Consider Amended Agreement with O’Dell Engineering for Site Design and Plan Preparation for the Avenal Kids Park; Resolution No. 2022-27:

Ms. Yang reported that The City of Avenal was awarded $776,922 through the California State Parks Program- Round 4, made possible by Proposition 68. The funding will pay for a new park behind the Avenal Boxing Club, which will include at least two play structures, shade, a restroom, and other features. O’Dell Engineering assisted the city in preparing a conceptual design and site plan during the grant application process in 2019, and because of their familiarity with the project, as well as with the Avenal community, staff requested a proposal from O’Dell for Site Design and Plan Preparation services to assist staff in implementing the awarded project. The submitted proposalincluded the following: 1) Topographic Survey 2) Preliminary Site Plan 3) Construction Documents 4) Bidding Services 5) Regular Progress Update Meetings The total proposed fee is $45,575. The cost of this portion of the project would be covered by the awarded grant funds.

She continues that since the awarded of the contract and agreement City staff has been working hand in hand with O’Dell finalizing the Preliminary Deigns and putting together the final bid package for Construction. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as COVID 19 Pandemic and the Cost of Construction, the city staff had to review the approved existing agreementin regards of the term and the cost. The Term of the agreement was set to expire in June of 2022 with a cost of approximately $45, 575.00. City staff understand that with all the work that still needs to be done, the term of June 2022 would not work in regards of scheduling the Building out the park nor would the cost due to the inflation of od construction materials and equipment.

The proposed agreement would extend the term of the Contract to March 31, 2023, and add an additional $7,930.00 to the Budget completing Task 4& 5 as stated in the Proposed Amendment to Agreement 14-10. This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney, Director of Administrative Service and The City Manager.

Staff recommends 1) by resolution agreeing to the terms laid out in Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 14- 10 with O’Dell Engineering 2) authorize City Manager to Sign and execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 14-10 and 3) Authorized the City Manager, and all relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of Resolution No.2022-26 and to take allstepsreasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.

After a brief, discussion the following action was taken.

RESOLUTION 2022-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF AGREEMENT NO. 14-10 WITH O’DELL ENGINEERING FOR SITE DESIGN AND PLAN PREPARATION FOR THE AVENAL KIDS PARK. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Hernandez, and carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Gravelle, Hernandez, Verdugo, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

C. Approve Capital Expenditure from Wastewater Enterprise Fund for Whitney Street / Community Sewer Pipeline and Manholes Project; Resolution No. 2022-28:

In order to continue progress with the Community Center project, City Staff would like to prioritize the construction of the sewer pipeline. A budget for the additional $2 million dollar grant from the State is still being finalized, given that to complete Phase II requires at least $3 million. The price to construct the additional infrastructure to these public facilities estimated at around $150,000 dollars is done soon. In order to maximize the grant funds to other hard costs in the Community Center, Staff is recommending utilizing funds from the Wastewater Enterprise reserve account, which currently has approximately $2,997,000 dollars.

He continues that therefore, to proceed with Phase II of the Avenal Community Center project, all utility services needed to and from the facility to begin the mechanical and electrical work. While the City awaits PG&E to provide the electrical connections. Public Works will be providing the water and sewer to this public facility. One crucial piece missing is a sewer line that connects back to the City’s main sewer system. Originally, City Staff planned to connect the Community Center to the leach field that the City’s Corporal Yard and Animal Shelter utilize, but later realized it did not have the capacity for speculated demand. As such, the City’s engineering firm Summers Engineering, prepared plans to tie both the Public Works Yard and Community Center to the City’s main sewer system on Whitney Street – unfortunately,the Animal Shelter is at too low an elevation to connect at this point. The easements already exist to the Whitney Street maintenance hole, and providing this pipeline expands the City’s infrastructure and allows future developments to also tie into the pipeline.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 11
Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA - April 28, 2021

Staff recommends approving Resolution for the capital infrastructure expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Wastewater Enterprise Reserves account towards the Whitney Street / Community Sewer Pipeline and Manholes Project.

RESOLUTION 2022-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING

EXPENDITURE FROM WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FOR WHITNEY STREET/COMMUNITY SEWER PIPELINE AND MANHOLES PROJECT. A motion was made by Councilman Gravelle, seconded by Councilman Verdugo, and caried
Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Gravelle, Verdugo, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:

Antony Lopez, City Manager reported the following: 1) invite everyone to Old Timers Celebration; 2) Taco Feed at Rec-Center at 5PM; and 3) fast and productive meeting.

Councilman Verdugo reported the following: 1) invited everyone to the Veterans Hall for Breakfast being done by Assembly of God.

Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) KCAG/KCAPTA/LAFCO; 2) he will attend San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference May 13-14 at Clovis Veterans Memorial District; 3) invite all to go to the tours for Old Timers; and 4) expressed concern for residents going to the Circus, because of traffic and Hwy 33/trailers. Also, to put sign and officers to patrol more; 5) Thanked everyone for attending.

Captain Carr announced that there is a film screening next week for California’s Forgotten Children on May 6, 2022, at 6:00pm - Avenal Theater. It is a documentary, but it is not called the documentary is called movement and it is about human trafficking awareness, and it focuses on California specifically and it focuses on different children throughout the state that have been human trafficked it close to home as one of the persons was from Coalinga.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
May 12, 2022 Pg. 12
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services DATE: May 9, 2022
RE: Memo Regarding October 2021 Financials
INFORMATION:

The October 2021 Financial Statements & Warrants are being finalized to present to Council by Thursday May 12.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. Staff is looking forward to tidying up all the City’s financial records in conjunction with Price Paige & Company in order to allow more timely reporting to the Council.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 13
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Balance per Bank: $ 7,822,846.98
Deposits/Transit: $ 20,485.64
O/S Checks: $ (213,112.84)
Due to/from RDA: $ (277,852.00)
Due to/from RDA: $ 14,721.05
TOTAL: $ 7,367,088.83
Balance: $ 7,863,479.56
Deposits:

Total Deposits: $ 654,362.68
RDA Deposit included in above $ - Net Deposits $ 654,362.68 Redeposits:

FAST Interest: $ 345.98
US Bank Rebate: $ - CD Interest
Redeposits: $ -
$ - Accounts Payable:

Accts. Payable: $ (1,108,949.18)
RDAA/P $ 8,617.60
NetA/P: $ (1,100,331.58]
OctCalPERS $ (24,290.56)
Oct457 $ (3,702.27)
Adjustment $ 3,961.17
OctCalPERS $ (1,610.33)
Oct CalCard Payment $ (24,413.25)
•::: .. ,;,, . . >"" -:c -~ -::·,,, •• ,: ·.>\:C:i·: · .;;:'' ;, .;.: ,· .. :'-: .• Payment not Entered $ (294.16)
Paypal Fees: $ (418.41)
Payment from July
Bank Charges/NSF: $ - TOTAL: $ 7,367,088.83

COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Opening Checkbook Balance as of OCT 2021: $ 7,367,088.83 Income OCT 2021" $ 654,708.66
less Expenses for OCT 2021: $ (1,151,099.39)
Checkbook Balance as of OCT 31, 2021 $ 6,870,698.10
Balance in RDA Retirement Debt Obligation Fund $ 427,347.17 Balance in LAIF: $ 3,403,272.93
Funds *Checkbook LAIF Investment
General (10) $ $1,047,009.88 $1,846,148.84 $ 246,000.00 COPS Grant 18 (10.1) $ 48,372.87

10.1 0-FEMA4482 CAL OES $ 100,000.00
COPS Grants 22 (10.11) $
COPS Grants 19 (10.2) $ 141,251.00
COPS Grant 20 (10.3) $ 98.,854.00
General:lmpact Fees (10.4) $ 309,907.88
General:Comm.lmprv Fund (10.5) $ 5,691.72
Avenal PD Forfeiture/litigation (10.6) $ 3,124.12
Avenal PD Activity League (10.7) $ 11,990.84
Avenal PD Explorers (10.8) $ 8,321.68
Avenal PD Evidence Holding (10.9) $ 5,166.90
Street light Fund ( 11) $ 577,708.90
Water Fund (14) $ 1,151,701.93 $1,148,995.57
Water Fund: Hillcrest Deposit (14.1) $ 10,000.00
Sewer Fund (15) $ 2,809,057.87 $302,472.65
Recycling Fund (16.1) $ 197,615.63 $101,818.67
Refuse Fund (16.2) $ 173,740.57
CDBG Program Income (20) $ 58,495.24
Home Program Income (22.10) $ 186,734.23
11-Home 7657 (22.15) $ 446.19
CDBG-CV1 (23) $ ($48,391.86)
CV 2 &3 (23.1) $ ($2,427.75)
l TF Fund (25) $ 342,431.32
LEAF Grant (26) $ ($1,046.09)
American Rescue Plan (27) $ 1,447,721.95
2012-CDBG-8373 (27.12) $
16-CDBG-11133 (27 .13) $ $ 64,694.45
Cal Home Program Income (28) $ 222,873.12
15-HOME-10091 (28.11)
15-HOME-10892 (28.12) $
16-HOME-11535 (28.13) $
USDA COMM-FAC Grant (29) $ (42,500.00)
Gas Tax Fund (30) $ 1,792,192.89
Wonderful Grants (31) $ 68,467.21
19-PGP-14267 (34) $ ($69,947.50)
13-HRPP-9245 (35) $ 56,291.63
16-HRPP-11434 (35.1)
Water Trans. line Grant (36) $ ($309,846.88)
WWTP Grant (37) ($8,390.00)
CSWRF Project Grant D1804 (37.1) $ (23,829.38)
PetSmart Grant (38) $ 682.73
Tree Partnership Grant (39) $ ($9,034.68)
Public Finance Authority Fund (40) $ ($537,770.13)
Avenal City Operating Authority (70) $ $ (58,520.06) $ 3,837.20 Capital Improvement Fund (75) 7944.21
ROA Obligation Retirement Fund (80) 427347.17
1 $ 10,264,133.80 $0.00 $3,403,272.93 $ 246,000.00 I
Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022
Balance Interest
October 31, Earned - Interest Earned
Account 2021 October 2021 Fiscal Year 2022
General Fund $ 7,503,965.47 $ 345.98 $ 1,875.82
RDA/Successor Agency $ 435,957.80 $ 6.75 $ 68.37
Certificates of Deposit $ 246,000.00 $ $ 7,380.00
'LAtF (Quarterly Interest) $ 3,403,272.93 $ $ 1,959.25
"$ :352.73 $ 11,283.44
Oct-21 Check Register
FY 21/22 OCTOBER 1-31, 2021 PERIOD4
Check Vendor Description
10202107 CITY OF AVENAL Payroll PPE 10/09/21 $ 145,318.37 10202108 CITY OF AVENAL Payroll PPE 10/23/21 $ 132,192.38 10202103 PERS - Safety Classic - 9803 Unfunded Liability - Safety Classic $ 5,618.50 10202102 PERS - Miscellaneous Classic -1352 Unfunded Liability - Miscellaneous Classic $ 17,977.58 10202104 PERS Retirement Contributions -10/09/21 $ 24,496.96 10202110 PERS Retirement Contributions -10/23/21 $ 24,290.56 **10202111 PERS $ 1,610.33
10202105 CITISTREET 457 Deferred Retirement Plan-10/09/21 $ 3,503.14 10202109 CITISTREET 457 Deferred Retirement Plan -10/23/21 $ 3,702.27 10202101 AFLAC-Employee PD Insurance Inv: $ 1,556.18
**10202112 U.S. Bank Corporate Cal Card $ 24,413.25
Internal Payment - City of Avenal Utilities-11573.57
Check# Vendor Description
49682 RAUL VALADEZ PER DIEM LAKE TAHOE $ 204.00
49683 LUPE CHAVEZ PER DIEM LAKE TAHOE $ 204.00
49684 SAN LUIS & DELTA-MENDOTA WATER O&M ESTIMATES $ 22,911.50 49685 BLASINGAME FARMS PETTING ZOO $ 450.00
49686 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. EMPLOYEE PAID INSUR $ 124.08 49687 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. EMPLOYEE PAID BENEF $ 82.72 49688 MIDAMERICA RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION! RETIREE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 15,799.57 49690 ADT COMMERCIAL FIRE MONITORING $ 124.10
49691 AM CONSUL TING ENGINEERS, INC. AVN-100 $ 14,550.00 49692 ANTONIO ROMERO METER DEPOSIT REFUN $ 16.24
49693 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES $ 1,225.97
49694 ARNOLDS TREE SERVICE INC. TREE TRIMMING SERVI $ 3,400.00 49695 ASPHALT COATING & SUPPLIES CRACK FILLER $ 2,177.90 49696 AT&T VETS HALL UVERSE $ 74.90
49697 AUSTIN RODRIGUES LUNCH PER DIEM 10/1 $ 14.00
49698 AVENAL LUBE AND TIRE OIL CHANGE:2017 FRD $ 56.71
49699 VOID VOID $ - 49700 AVENAL LUMBER & HARDWARE MISC TOOUSUPPL Y $ 4,071.11 49701 AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL SLUDGE REMOVAL $ 5,490.98 . 49702 BEATWEAR INC UNIFORMS:DJ VARGAS $ 1,992.79
49703 C.L.E.A OCTOBER 2021 $ 59.00
49704 CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES $ 273.75 49705 CHEM TRADE CHEMICALS U.S LLC ALUM SULFATE $ 5,330.48 49706 COUNTY OF KINGS IT DEPT. POLICE DEP. IT SERVICES $ 3,198.43 49707 COUNTY OF KINGS IT DEPT. KINGS COUNTY IT $ 2,485.67 49708 DASSEL'S PETROLEUM, INC. PROPANE DELIVERY $ 991.73 49709 DEPT. OF ENERGY WAPA OCT2021 BILLING $ 30,967.24
49710 DEPT. OF JUSTICE ACCT. OFFICE LIVE SCANS $ 194.00 49711 DEPT. OF JUSTICE ACCT. OFFICE FINGERPRINTS $ 32.00 49712 DILLS AUTO SUPPLY AUG2021 BILLING $ 5,020.42
49713 ERVIN'S TRUE VALUE MISC SUPPLIES $ 676.48
49714 FRANK HERNANDEZ PER DIEM 11550 H&S $ 42.00
Oct-21 Check Register
FY 21/22 OCTOBER 1-31, 2021 PERIOD4
Check Vendor Description
49715 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO MONTHLY MOBILE RADI $ 406.00
49716 GCS ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICI PARTS FOR SWEEPER $ 1,142.00 49717 INFOSEND, INC UTILITY AND DEL NO $ 2,097.48
49718 INTERSTATE GAS SERVICES, INC. WATERSTUDY $ 1,838.30 49719 JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTION FIRE ALARM $ 909.41 49720 JUSTIN SHORTNACY PER DIEM 11550 H&S $ 42.00
49721 KELLER FORD SEPT BILLING 2021 $ 1,230.71
49722 KEVIN CARR PER DIEM FTO UPDATE $ 42.00
49723 KINGS CO. SHERIFFS DEPT. K9 TRAIN REIMB KCSO $ 450.00 49724 MELISSA G. WHITTEN CONSULTING $ 1,925.00
49725 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLY $ 526.61
49726 PG&E PGE UTILITIES $ 80,790.10
49727 PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING GROUP OVERPAYMENT ERROR $ 2.69 49728 PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FOUNDATION LEGAL SERVICES $ 10,987.25 49729 QUAD KNOPF, INC. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHO $ 2,454.80
49730 RENEE NAVARRO RENTAL DEPOSIT REFU $ 50.00
49731 S & R FARM SUPPLIES MISC SUPPLIES $ 1,352.73
49732 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POL.CTRL.DIS PERMIT#124518 $ 80.00 49733 SARAI JIMENEZ PER DIEM 11550 H&S $ 42.00
49734 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. FILE#15033 $ 65,498.00 49735 SPARKLETTS WATER DELIVERY $ 695.01
49736 STEPHANIE STORM PERDIEM FTO UPDATE $ 42.00
49737 TAG/AMS INC. TEMP. DRUG TESTS $ 240.00
49738 T J LAW & ASSOC. INVESTIGATIONS BACKGROUND CHECK VA $ 700.00 49739 TYLERSTRYD K9 TRAINING JULY-SE $ 78.00
49740 USA NORTH 811 FOR THE BENEFIT OF REGULATORY COSTS ' $ 101.85
49741 US BANK OFFICE EQUIPMENT FINANCE SV LEASE/OFFICE $ 1,129.00 49742 VERIZON WIRELESS APDPHONES $ 976.03
49743 WEST HILLS OIL, INC FUEL $ 9,959.84
49744 WEST VALLEY SUPPLY, INC. MAINT SUPPLY $ 5,794.34
49745 WESTSIDE SUPPLY CYLINDER RENTAL $ 144.00
49746 ZEE MEDICAL FIRST AID KIT SUPPL $ 44.67
49747 MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL INC. REFUSE SVCS SEP21 $ 52,215.07 49748 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. 2021 CDBG APPLICATI $ 4,000.00 49749 CARLOS ESPINOZA BOUNCE HOUSES P FES $ 450.00
49750 AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE TEAM AGDWEST $ 1,972.76 49751 AT&T PWUVERSE $ 75.67
49752 AT&T PHONE SVCS $ 6,101.18
49753 AVENAL LUBE AND TIRE FORD EXPLORER-6529 $ 391.01
49754 BORGES & MAHONEY INC PARTS FOR REPAIRS $ 2,819.55 49755 CITY OF AVENAL COFFEE FILTERS $ 78.27
49756 CIVIC PLUS LLC CITY WEBSITE $ 5,520.59
49757 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. BCN:E9799511 $ 351.98 49758 COUNTY OF KINGS SPR21-4 EXEMPTION N $ 65.00
49759 FEDEX BORGES AND MAHONEY $ 27.85
Oct-21 Check Register
FY 21/22 OCTOBER 1-31, 2021 PERIOD4
Check . Vendor Description
49760 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RECON. #7636 $ 144.00 49761 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES EMPLOYEE MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 87,974.63, 49762 KINGS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT QTR1 07012021 $ 100,000.06' • 49763 KINGS COUNTY GLASS GLASS $ 650.12
49764 LEGAL SHIELD LEGAL INSURANCE $ 155.60
49765 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP LIFE INSURANCE $ 163.37
49766 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP LIFE INSURANCE $ 163.37
49767 MORENO'S PLUMBING THEATER SINKS $ 200.00
49768 O'DELL ENGINEERING POCKET PARK PROP 68 $ 6,472.50 49769 PG&E PGE BILLING $ 4,426.18
49770 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PRINCIPAL LIFE INSU $ 6,327.99 49771 SAN JOAQUIN PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL SVCS $ 416.00 49772 IV<>H> VOID $ - 49773 SPARKLETTS WATER DELIVERY $ 193.13 49774 SUMMERS ENGINEERING INC GENERAL $ 31,200.10
49775 THE CRISCOM COMPANY GRANT RESEARCH/WRIT $ 4,000.00 49776 TPX COMMUNICATIONS INTERNET CONNECTION $ 699.84
49777 VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON SEPT BILLIN $ 817.14
49778 WEST VALLEY SUPPLY, INC. LAND SCAPE MAINT. S $ 733.35 49779 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. REIMBURSEMENT 1 $ 21,488.18 49780 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. REIMBURSE. 1 CV-2 $ 2,427.75 49781 ADT SECURITY SERVICES WATER TREATMENT ALA $ 42.19 49782 ADT SECURITY SERVICES CC-MONITER CITY HAL $ 872.65 49783 BUCKLES-SMITH ELECTRIC COMPANY REPAIR PLANT2 LIFT $ 491.33 49784 AM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. CWSRF SOLAR AVN-100 $ 21,490.00 49785 AUSTIN RODRIGUES PER DIEM I& T TRAIN. $ 28.00
49786 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION RESTORATION CHARGE $ 5,046.72 49787 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION NOVEMBER 2021 $ 5,510.89
49788 CIT PHONE MAINT. SVCS $ 263.90
49789 CORE&MAIN NORTH/SOUTH BLOWD V $ 762.20
49790 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES LIC#:4LX7923 $ 10.00 49791 GABRIELA RIVERA PER DIEM FORCE ENCO $ 178.00
49792 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP LIFE INS. $ 163.37
49793 LOU'S GLOVES, INC XL GLOVES $ 980.00
49794 LOU'S GLOVES, INC GLOVES $ 490.00
49795 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. LIFE INSURANCE $ 82.72 49796 OFFICE DEPOT DRUM.BROTHER $ 462.29
49797 PG&E PGE BILLING OCTOBER 2021 $ 19,522.61
49798 PG&E NON-ENERGY CHARGES $ 810.25
49799 SHAWNA HEMBREE DEPOSIT 9/22/21 $ 250.00
49800 SHEILA VERDUGO DEPOSIT 10/07/21 $ 250.00
49801 STEPHANIE STORM PER DIEM FORCE ENCO $ 42.00
49802 WHEAT LAND, INC. MOUWITHWLI $ 7,500.00
49803 ZEE MEDICAL FIRST AID KIT $ 476.14
49808 ANETTE ATILANO PERFORMANCE-DOTO $ 300.00
--
Oct~21 Check Register
'FY 21/22 OCTOBER 1-31, 2021 PERIOD4
Check Vendor Description
49809 ANTONY LOPEZ FLYER MATERIALS $ 188.16
49810 EVA HERNANDEZ CUEVAS PERFORMANCE-DAY OF THE DEAD $ 300.00 49811 JOSE T. SANCHEZ DJ DIA DE LOS MUERT $ 200.00
49812 ANTONY LOPEZ CHECK PRINTER $ 820.47
TOTAL: $ 1,108,949.18
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. C
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
PREPARED BY Scott Davis Public Works Supervisor
DATE: May 10, 2022
RE: Labor Compliance Work for 18" Water Transmission line INFORMATION:

The 18" Water Transmission line is going out to Bid on May 18 ,2022 the Engineers Estimate cost is about 8,200,000 million Dollars. And the State Waterboard Highly Recommend that the city staff contact a Labor Compliance company to handle all the Labor Rates for the Project. Engineers Estimated 270 Days for the project. City staff was able to contact three Labor Compliance Companies.

Along with this memo are the bid proposals from the contractors. The Bid Results are as follows:

1. R.L. Hastings & Associates $1,500/month – approx. nine, (270 Days) estimate $13,500.00

2. Labor Compliance Pros No Response

3. Richard Perez - Labor Consultant of Calif. No Response RECOMMENDATION:
1) By Resolution, authorize the City Manager: 1) to enter into an agreement with R.L.

Hasting & Associates For the Labor Compliance on the 18" Water Transmission pipeline replacement project and, 2) authorize the City Manager to use Grant Funded Monies for this portion 18" Water Transmission pipeline replacement project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds will be reimbursed by the Prop 1 Grant for the 18” Water Transmission Project.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 14
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. C

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF

AVENAL AUTHORIZING CITY

MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT WITH R.L. HASTINGS &

ASSOCIATES FOR LABOR

COMPLIANCE MONITORING
RESOLUTION 2022-____
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal received a grant from the Department of Water Resources (Prop 1) to replace its main 18” water transmission pipeline; and WHEREAS, the project is of large scale and will involve contractors and subcontractors of which the State requires labor compliance and wage monitoring; and WHEREAS Staff obtained one quote and the most responsible bidder is R.L.

Hastings & Associates.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Avenal held on May 12, 2022, by the following vote:

UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER __________ , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER _______ , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON April 28, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. C
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found the foregoing recitals to be true, correct and incorporated herein;

2. City of Avenal received a grant from the State Water Resources Board (Prop 1).

3. The lowest responsible bidder is R.L. Hastings & Associates.;

4. City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with R.L. Hastings & Associates not to exceed $13,500.00; and

5. Authorize the City Manager and relevant city staff to conduct the terms and conditions of this resolution and take all proper steps necessary and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.

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R.L. Hastings & Associates, LLC
Affordable Housing Specialists
Administrative
Subcontractor
Services
NEPA
Environmental
Assessments
Federal & State
Prevailing Wage
Monitoring
Grant & Loan
Applications
Relocation Plans/
Implementation
HUD Noise
Assessments
(NAG)
Long-Term
Monitoring
May 2, 2022
Robert Williams
Public Works Director
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
RE: RFP Proposal - Letter of Transmittal
Labor Standards Monitoring
18" Water Transmission Pipeline Replacement Project
Dear Mr. Williams,
Attached please find R.L. Hastings & Associates’ proposal to provide Labor Standards Monitoring services to the City of Avenal for construction of the 18" water transmission line replacement project.

The proposed cost for this service is $1,500 per month flat fee, no additional expenses and includes any required pre-construction activities, from the Notice to Proceed (or equivalent) to the completion of construction as evidence by a Notice of Completion and no additional work on site.

If selected, we are prepared to begin immediately and to perform all tasks in a timely and complete manner. A resume, references, and project list for Roy Hastings and R.L. Hastings & Associates are attached.

Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal to you. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or comments about this proposal.

Sincerely, Proposal Accepted:

Roy Hastings
R.L. Hastings & Associates, LLC
Print Name/Title Mailing Address
P.O. Box 552
Placerville, CA 95667
Roy Hastings, MPPA
916.397.6795
[email protected]
Tracy Hastings
661.330.3569
[email protected]
CA Offices • Placerville & San Diego Hawai’i Office • Honolulu, Oahu May 12, 2022 Pg. 17
R.L. Hastings & Associates, LLC
Affordable Housing Specialists
Administrative
Subcontractor
Services
NEPA
Environmental
Assessments
Federal & State
Prevailing Wage
Monitoring
Grant & Loan
Applications
Relocation Plans/
Implementation
HUD Noise
Assessments
(NAG)
Long-Term
Monitoring
RESUME
EDUCATION:

PROFESSIONAL: California State University, Sacramento
M.P.P.A. - Master of Public Policy & Administration, 1995 UNDERGRADUATE: Northwest Christian College, Eugene, Oregon B.S. Psychology and Christian Ministry, 1984
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
2001 to Present: Private consulting practice with an emphasis on affordable housing grant and loan programs, including the HOME and CDBG Programs, Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), Joe Serna Jr., Farmworker Housing Grant Program, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC): Provide administrative subcontractor services, State and Federal labor standards monitoring, relocation plans and relocation services, longterm monitoring, preparation of HUD noise studies and NEPA Environmental Assessments for HUD, HOME, CDBG and USDA programs. R.L. Hastings & Associates also oversees the California Department of Justice process providing sex offender registration information to public housing authorities in California.

Prior to 2001: Graduate Student (Political Science Ph.D. Program): University of California, Davis. 1996-2001 [left at testing stage to focus on business and family] Teaching Assistant (Political Science): University of California, Davis. 1996-2001 Adjunct Assistant Professor: California State University, Sacramento. Taught in the Department of Politology at Far Eastern State University , Vladivostok, Russia from October-December 1995, appointed 10/1995 to 6/1996 Graduate Student (Public Policy and Administration): California State University, Sacramento, 1992-1995
Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellow: California State Assemblyman B.T. Collins, 1991-1992
Undergraduate Student: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, 1989-1991 English Conversation Instructor: Osaka-Sakai YMCA Gakuin, Osaka, Japan, 1986- 1988
MILITARY: U.S. Air Force, Sergeant; Integrated Avionics Systems Specialist, 1973 to 1979 Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 552
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: 916.397.6795
[email protected]
CA Offices • Placerville & San Diego Hawai’i Office • Honolulu, Oahu May 12, 2022 Pg. 18
R.L. HASTINGS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

SERVICES
California Department of Justice
Process Sex Offender Registration Information Requests from Housing Authorities through the California Department of Justice - 2002 - ongoing.

Federal & State Labor Standards Compliance Monitoring - 100+ projects Provide Federal and State labor standards compliance monitoring services for cities, counties, general contractors and developers to ensure that all Federal and State prevailing wage requirements are complied with.

Administrative Subcontractor Services - 80+ projects
Contract with cities and counties to oversee set-up into the Federal IDIS system and compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

Grant and Loan Applications - 50+ applications
Prepare loan and grant applications for Federal and State programs including State of California AHSC, EHAP, HOME, IIG, MHP, NPLH, CalHome and Joe Serna Farmworker Housing programs, and AHP and TCAC applications.

NEPA Environmental Assessments - 200+
20 years experience preparing all levels of HUD and USDA NEPA environmental assessments for cities, counties, housing authorities, HOME and CDBG programs and USDA.

Long-Term Monitoring Services
Oversee the long-term monitoring of HOME projects for cities and counties with HOME projects.

Relocation Services
Prepare relocation plans for multifamily housing projects and implement relocation for tenants and businesses. Contracted with Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency to review all relocation plans submitted to the Agency for compliance for six years.

Other Miscellaneous
Perform a variety of other services upon request including CHDO certifications and historical properties research.

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REFERENCES
Amy Bergstrand
City of Oroville
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965
530.538.2584
[email protected]
Dates of Service: August 2004 to present
Services Provided: HOME & CDBG Programs
Administrative Subcontractor Services;
HOME & CDBG Federal Labor
Standards Compliance Monitoring;
Relocation Services; NEPA
Environmental Assessments; other.

Noel Sweitzer, Owner
HDSI Management, Inc.
3460 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007
323.231.1107
[email protected]
Dates of Service: Concurrent with City of Gardena project [HDSI is the development consultant to
Waset, Inc., the developer of the Gardena
HUD-202 project] and prior with City of
Hemet HUD-202 project]
Services Provided: HOME Administrative Subcontractor
Services
Dana Cleary
Director of Real Estate Development
CHISPA, Inc.
295 Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(w) 831-757-6251 x 141
[email protected]
Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided: NEPA Environmental Assessment
Preparation
MidPen Housing
Elizabeth (Betsy) Nahas Wilson
275 Main Street, Suite 204
Watsonville, CA 95076
831.707.2134
[email protected]
Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided: Federal and State Labor Standards
Compliance Monitoring and NEPA
Environmental Assessment preparation
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. D
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Waive Second Reading & Adoption: Ordinance 2022-03 - Assembly Bill No. 481, Approving Military Use Equipment Policy for Avenal Police Department.

INFORMATION:

At the April 28, 2022, City Council introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance 2022- 03: Assembly Bill No. 481, Approving Military Use Equipment Policy for Avenal Police Department.

Staff is bringing this item once again for a second reading and adoption. After waiving the second reading, the ordinance will go into effect in 30 days, or June 11, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, waive the second reading of Ordinance 2022-03. Ordinance will go into effect in 30 days.

Staff published a summary five days before the second reading/waiver, and will publish the summary again within 15 days after enactment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

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ORDINANCE NO. _2022-03__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENAL ENACTING A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE AVENAL
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:

Section 1. PURPOSE. California Assembly Bill No. 481 (“AB-481”), requires local law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their local governing body of a military equipment use policy, as specified, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment. This ordinance is intended satisfy the requirements of AB-481 with regard to the Avenal Police Department (“APD”).

Section 2. FINDINGS. The City Council (“Council”) of the City of Avenal (the “City”) hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The military equipment which the subject of this ordinance is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative which can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
(b) The military equipment use policy approved by this ordinance will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights and civil liberties; (c) The purchasing of the equipment specified as to be acquired, if any, is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives which can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
(d) The APD’s prior military equipment use complied with all applicable use policies in effect at the time, if any, and to any extent that prior uses did not strictly comply with appliable policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy non-conforming uses and ensure future compliance; and
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(e) The military equipment use policy approved by this ordinance was available on the APD’s Internet website at least thirty (30) days prior to the date this ordinance was approved.

Section 3. ADOPTION OF POLICY. The provisions, terms and requirements of APD Policy 709, titled Military Equipment Use, attached hereto as ATTACHMENT A, is hereby incorporated into this ordinance as if fully set forth verbatim, and are hereby approved by the Council as the APD’s military equipment use policy. This ordinance shall be reviewed at least once each calendar year at a regular meeting and vote on whether to renew the ordinance.

Section 4. NO LIABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance shall not in any way be construed as imposing any duty of care, liability or responsibility for damage to person or property upon the City of Avenal, or any official, employee or agent thereof.

Section 5. PENDING ACTIONS. Nothing in this ordinance or in the codes hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending or impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance or code repealed by this ordinance, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Avenal hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

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Section 7. CONSTRUCTION. The City Council intends this ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. To the extent the provisions of the Avenal Municipal Code as amended by this ordinance are substantially the same as provisions in the Avenal Municipal Code existing prior to the effectiveness of this ordinance, then those amended provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments.

Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of the passage hereof. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the passage hereof a certified copy of this full ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code section 36933(a) and in three public locations within the City of Avenal, State of California, together with the names of the Council members voting for and against the same.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was passed, enacted and adopted by the City Council of the City of Avenal, State of California, on , 2022 at a regular meeting of said Council duly and regularly convened on said day by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
ATTEST:

MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

Adoption of ordinance approving Military
Equipment Use Policy for Avenal Police
Department.

RESOLUTION 2022-_____
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Avenal (“City”) has considered the report from City staff and all public comment(s), if any, on the need to enact an ordinance in accordance with California Assembly Bill 481 (“AB-481”), pertaining to approval of a military equipment use policy for local law enforcement agencies; WHEREAS, the City desires to comply with AB-481 and held a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2022 to consider the proposed military equipment use policy prepared by the Avenal Police Department (“APD”); and
WHEREAS, the City now desiresto proceed with the process of enacting Ordinance No. 2022-___, to approve a military equipment use policy for the APD, by waving the second reading of such ordinance and enacting the same.

UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER , SECONDED BY

COUNCIL MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED, APPROVED,

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON May ___, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

HARLIN CASIDA, Mayor,

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;
Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL

2. Waived the second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-___;

3. Approved and enacted Ordinance 2022-___, approving the Avenal Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy; and

4. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk and relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. E
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
PREPARED BY Scott Davis Public Works Supervisor
DATE: May 10, 2022
RE: Consider Approving Temporary Construction Easement to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) at City Corporal Yard for Gas Pipeline Replacement Project
INFORMATION:

In early March, the Public Works Department was contacted by representatives of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company requesting a temporary construction easement (TCE) for use of the back area of the City’s Corporal Yard (Public Works Yard). Specifically, PG&E indicated that they have a pipeline that crosses through the City of Avenal property, and several of the inspection points are also located on the property. The PG&E crew need an area to park vehicles, equipment, and materials, and thus would like to use an area next to the pipeline that will help facilitate that work.

Legal Counsel reviewed the agreement and both parties have agreed to the language and conditions. The PW Department have no issue with the City providing the TCE and does not foresee any interference of issues with PG&E working in the back area of the yard.

RECOMMENDATION:

By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to sign the Temporary Construction Easement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for use of the City’s Corporal Yard for PG&E’s gas pipeline replacement project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City will be compensated for the Temporary Construction Easement by $1,000.00 for each month of use, estimated at four months, or $4,000.00. If construction is extended, the City will continue to receive $1,000.00 up to twelve months after agreeing to the TCE.

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. E

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF

AVENAL AUTHORIZING CITY

MANAGER TO SIGN TEMPORARY

CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY

AT CITY CORPORAL YARD FOR GAS

PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION 2022-____
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal owns and operates its Corporal Yard at 1290 Hydril Road Avenal, CA 93204; and
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company owns a gas pipeline that transverses the City Corporal Yard; and
WHEREAS, PG&E is repairing and replacing sections of their gas pipeline and require access to the City’s Corporal Yard for staging equipment and prep work; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to grant a Temporary Construction Easement to PG&E for a maximum duration of twelve (12) months for the gas pipeline replacement project to conclude.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Avenal held on May 12, 2022, by the following vote:

UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER __________ , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER _______ , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON April 28, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. E
ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found the foregoing recitals to be true, correct and incorporated herein;

2. City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the City Manager to sign the Temporary Construction Easement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for use of the City’s Corporal Yard for PG&E’s gas pipeline replacement project

3. Authorize the City Manager and relevant city staff to conduct the terms and conditions of this resolution and take all proper steps necessary and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.

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Temporary Construction Easement (Rev. 04/09)
1 of 4

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

CITY OF AVENAL,
(“Property Owner”), hereby grants to PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation (“PG&E”), a temporary construction easement (“TCE”), to be used in connection with PG&E’s gas pipeline replacement project (“PG&E’s Project”), within Property Owner’s land which is situated in the City of Avenal, County of Kings, State of California, with a physical location southwest of Hydril Road and Avenue 36, County Assessor’s Parcel Number 038-260-049 (the “Property”).

The construction-related activities allowed under this TCE are described as follows:
(a) to use for laydown and staging purposes, including the right to park vehicles, locate construction trailers, water trailers, store materials and construction equipment. (b) temporary storage of compressed natural gas (CNG) along with associated equipment and appurtenances, including hoses, trailers, vehicles and to convey such gas to PG&E’s pipeline facilities during the construction-related activities for which this TCE is granted.

The activities described above shall be within the area delineated on the map attached and collectively referred to as (“Temporary Easement Area”).

1. Term. The term of this TCE shall be for a period of four (4) months commencing on June 1, 2022 and shall terminate on September 30, 2022 (the “Term”). PG&E shall have the right, subject to the terms herein, to extend the Term on a month to month basis for up to twelve (12) months by giving the Property Owner written notice of its intention prior to the expiration of the Term. This TCE shall be irrevocable during the Term, except in the case of material breach of the terms and conditions of this TCE. The Term may not be extended more than twelve (12) additional months, unless otherwise agreed in writing signed by both PG&E and Property Owner.

2. Compensation. PG&E shall pay Property Owner one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per month for a total amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) as compensation for this TCE and shall deliver the total payment after receiving a completed IRS W-9 Form and an executed copy of this TCE. If PG&E extends the Term of this TCE, PG&E shall pay Property Owner one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per month for the duration of the extended Term.

3. Exclusive Use; Access; Fencing. During the Term of this TCE, PG&E shall have the exclusive right to use the Temporary Easement Area and the right of ingress to and egress from the Temporary Easement Area from Avenue 36. PG&E shall have the further right to erect and maintain temporary fencing and gates with a locking device to enclose the Temporary Easement Area, and shall remove such fencing and gates at the end of the Term.

4. Indemnification. PG&E agrees to indemnify Property Owner against any loss and damage which shall be caused by any wrongful or negligent act or omission of PG&E or of its agents or employees in the course of their employment, provided, however, that this indemnity shall not extend to that portion of such loss or damage that shall have been caused by Property Owner’s comparative negligence or willful misconduct.

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5. Compliance with Laws. Interpretation and enforcement of this TCE shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. In exercising the rights granted under this TCE, PG&E shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to its use. PG&E is required under State and local law to re-stabilize any disturbed project location within the Temporary Easement Area in order to control soil erosion and sediment runoff, in accordance with applicable project permits.

6. Restoration. Upon completion of PG&E’s Project, PG&E shall repair any damage and restore the Temporary Easement Area to as near as practicable to the condition that existed prior to PG&E use under this TCE. PG&E shall remove all personal property.

7. Insurance. PG&E certifies it is insured under a major risk management program with large selfinsured retentions, with the minimum amount of $1,000,000 covering PG&E use of the Temporary Easement Area under this TCE.

8. Representation. Property Owner represents and warrants the Temporary Easement Area is vacant and free from any encumbrances that would interfere with PG&E’s full enjoyment of this TCE.

9. Entire Agreement. This TCE supersedes all previous oral and written agreements between and representation by or on behalf of the parties and constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This TCE may not be amended except by a written agreement.

10. Notices. Any notices or communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by email transmission, first class mail, or national overnight courier, with charges prepaid for next business day delivery, addressed to the addressee party at the address or addresses listed below, or to such other address or addresses as such party may from time to time designate in writing. Notices shall be deemed received upon actual receipt or refusal of the notice by the party being sent the notice.

Property Owner: City of Avenal PG&E: Jeannette Rotz, Supervisor Land Acq. 919 Skyline Blvd. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Avenal, CA 93204 3580 E. California Ave.

Fresno, CA 93725

11. Authority of Signatory. Each party to this TCE warrants to the other that it has the right and authority to enter into and consummate this TCE and all related documents.

12. Successors, Heirs, and Assigns. This provisions of this TCE shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the respective parties.

13. Electronic Signatures. This TCE may be executed by electronic signature(s) and transmitted either by facsimile or in a portable document format (“pdf”) version by email and such electronic signature(s) shall be deemed as original for purposes of this TCE and shall have the same force and effect as a manually executed original.

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14. Execution in Counterparts. This TCE may be executed in two or more counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed as an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

PROPERTY OWNER:

By:

Name: ________________________
Its: ________________________
Date: ________________________
PG&E:

By:

Name: ________________________
Its: ________________________
Date: ________________________
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Exhibit “A”
Temporary Easement Area
(Staging Area)
±210 ft. x ±370 ft.

City of Avenal
SW of Hydril Road and Avenue 36
Avenal, CA 93204
Kings County
APN 038-260-049
Temporary
Easement
Area
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angie Ortiz, City Clerk
DATE: May 9, 2022
RE: Consider Proclaiming Month of May 2022 as Community Action Month
INFORMATION:

Staff was contacted by Kings County Community Action Organization (KCAO) Community Development Manager, Savino Perico, regarding the City recognizing May as Community Action Month.

Attached is the provided proclamation created by KCAO. Savino will provide further information to the Council about the request.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Proclamation and recognize May 2022 as Community Action Month.

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Proclamation
WHEREAS, Community Action has made essential contributions to individuals and families across this Nation by creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities; and WHEREAS, Community Action is a robust state and local force connecting people to lifechanging services and creating pathways to prosperity in 99% of all American counties; and WHEREAS, Community Action builds and promotes economic stability as an essential aspect of enabling and enhancing stronger communities and stable homes; and WHEREAS, Community Action promotes community-wide solutions to challenges throughout our cities, suburbs, and rural areas; and
WHEREAS, Community Action delivers innovative services and supports that create greater opportunities for families and children to succeed; and WHEREAS, Community Action insists on community participation and involvement ensuring that all sectors of the community have a voice and will be heard; and WHEREAS, Community Action is celebrating 58 years of innovation, impact, and providing proven results for Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Alvaro Preciado, Mayor of City of Avenal, California, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as Community Action Month in recognition of the hard work and dedication of all City of Avenal Community Action Agencies.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of City of Avenal, on this day of 12th of May 2022.

SIGNATURE________________________
Alvaro Preciado, Mayor of Avenal

ATTEST: Maria A. Ortiz, City Clerk _____________________________ May 12, 2022 Pg. 55
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 9, 2022
RE: Status Report on Chief of Police Recruitment Process INFORMATION:

Staff continues working to create a process to gather input from community members and stakeholders on the Chief recruitment process.

By the May 12, 2022 meeting, Staff will provide a schedule of meetings and townhall with the community to push out the attached survey and gather as much data as possible. Staff is also working to translate the survey and provide it in Spanish.

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5/9/22, 2:07 PM Chief of Police Community Input Survey
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fg10gzxBAEeb9zhFFvV7vFG6w87LYNdOqjWzgpaxl7ZUMEc0MzlYWk1DTFBPMTNOMVZETEdZSVJN… 1/7 Chief of Police Community Input
Survey
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* Required
Please select up to 5 of the following qualities that you think are important when selecting the next Chief of Police.
*

1. Trustworthy and Transparent
Holds employees accountable
Practices fair and constitutional policing
Open to innovation and new ideas
Understands and respects the diverse communities of Avenal Facilitates open and honest dialogue with all communities Promotes development of staff and succession planning
Knowledge of California laws and regulations, new reforms, and changes in laws Recognizes racism and the historical context of the institutional use of force by police Other
Please select up to 5 of the following qualifications that you think are important when selecting the next Chief of Police.
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2.  English (United States) 
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Record of community involvement
Crisis management experience
Experience implementing change
Experience in deploying innovative practices and technology Experience in recruitment and retention of police officers Experience working with other law enforcement agencies
Experience with finance, budgeting, and securing funds
Years of executive-level experience
Level of education
Other
The new Chief of Police will need to immediately balance priorities of the Avenal Police Department and the community. From the choices listed below, please select the top 3 priorities you believe should be the focus of the Chief of Police. *

3. Crime prevention and reduction
Gang prevention and intervention
Drug and alcohol enforcement
Improving response times to emergency calls for service Assessing internal accountability model
Reviewing the effectiveness of all department programs
Interfacing with the business community
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Implementing programs to reduce implicit bias
Other
What initiatives would you like the Avenal Police Department to pursue under the new Chief of Police? Select all that apply.
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4. Crime prevention/reduction strategies
Ensure enforcement of laws without bias
Increase officer staffing levels
Increase civilian staffing
Address neighborhood specific concerns and presence
Increase community outreach and engagement
Expand youth programs
Expand officer wellness program
Utilizing social workers and mental health experts on non-violent calls for service Other
What are the challenges in the City that you would like the new Police Chief to address?
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5. Enter your answer
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6. Enter your answer
Is there anything else the Selection Committee should consider when selecting the next Police Chief?

7. Enter your answer
Is there any community member you would recommend to be part of the Community Panel assisting in the interview process?

8. Enter your answer

1. In your opinion, how safe is the City of Avenal compared to other communities?
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9. Much safer
Slightly safer
About the same
Less safe
Much less safe
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10. Safer
Less safe
About the same
What local safety issues concern you most? (Select up to 3) *

11. Mental illness
Homelessness
Domestic violence
Substance abuse
Violent crimes
Gangs
Burglaries/thefts
Speeding vehicles
What, if anything, would you like to see the city and police department do differently to help you feel safe? *

12. Enter your answer
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Have you interacted with the Avenal Police Department in the past? If No, skip to question 16.
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14. Yes
No

15.If yes, how would you describe your interaction with the department? Enter your answer
Please select the Avenal Police Department programs below that you are familiar with.

16. Explorers
Community Response Team (CRT)
Police Activities League (PAL)
Not familiar with any
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No

18.If yes, how would you describe your experience with the program? Enter your answer
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITES DEPARTMENT

UPDATES/UPCOMING EVENTS
FAMILY TEATIME: MAY 14TH, RECREATION CENTER. $100 A TABLE OF 8 OR $20 PER PERSON
BASEBALL CLINIC: DUE TO THE LACK OF INTEREST CLINIC HAD TO BE RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MAY 28TH @ AHS BASEBALL FIELD. $25 PER CHILD. 9AM-12NOON
SOFTBALL CLINIC: STAFF HAD COMMUNITY MEMBER DESMOND
HERNANDEZ COME IN AND TALK TO TONY/I. HE WANTS TO PUT ON A SOFTBALL CLINIC IN HOPES TO GET ENOUGH GIRLS TO START A SUMMER LEAGUE. CLINIC WILL BEGIN AFTER BASEBALL CLINIC ON SATURDAY MAY 28TH, @ LITTLE LEAGUE, 1PM- 4PM. $25 PER GIRL
SUMMER KIDZ SPOT: STARTS JUNE 13TH– AUGUST 5

TH MONDAY - FRIDAY
9AM-2:30PM RECREATION CENTER (FLYER ATTACHED)

RENTAL INFORAMTION
RECREATION CENTER: RENTED EVERY SATURDAY THIS MONTH (EXCEPT ON THE 14TH TEA-TIME)
PAVILIONS: BOTH RICE PARK / COMPLEX HAVE BEEN RENTED EVERY SATURDAY THIS MONTH AND SOME SUNDAYS.

THEATER: AHS WILL BE RENTING ON MAY 21ST. PEGASUS BALLROOM FOR PROM.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 64
May 12, 2022 Pg. 65
City of Avenal
TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council
FROM: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
DATE: May 6, 2022
RE: Public Works Monthly Report April 2022
INFORMATION:

7300 CODE ENFORCEMENT:

Code Enforcement continues property and weed abatements. Staff is seeing good compliance for vehicle abatements. They continuing to keep up on any changes to COVID-19 rules and informing local businesses. Staff will be working more flex hours to keep up on illegal venders and water waste.

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
8100 PARKS & LANDSCAPE:

Staff continues to maintain Rice Park, landscaped areas on Skyline, Neighborhood Park, Skate Park, Sport Complex, the Ken Brown Public Safety Center and Elliott Park. We have received the replacement slide for the Neighborhood Park and staff will install it and do other repairs as soon as possible. The Skate Park is open but there is still a graffiti problem. We are continuing to keep two (2) restrooms open at Rice Park. 9000 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT:

Staff continues to maintain the Animal Shelter with animals rescued weekly. Staff continues to work with Corcoran and Animal Rescue. Staff is working with the CrisCom company to get more grant money.

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
13000 STREETS:

Staff maintains city streets, signs, flags, and banners. Staff continues working with the City Engineer on more street projects in town. We will continue to patch and crack seal as time allows. The street sweeper is repaired and back in service, City Staff used it before Old Timers Day Celebration and Mid Valley is returning to their schedule for sweeping.
14100 WATER DISTRIBUTION:

Staff continues to work with the City Engineer for the 18” water transmission replacement. The project has gone out for bids. The job showing is May 10th and bid opening will be May 18th. Staff continues to maintain and repair the distribution system.
15000 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS:

Staff continues to report monthly to Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding overflows. We continue to work with the City Engineer for the replacement of a section of sewer line along Highway 33.

There was one (1) call for sewer plug it was on the customer side. Staff is continuing the enzyme treatment for grease.
18000 VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & BUILDING MAINTENANCE:

Staff continues to maintain city-owned property, vehicles, and equipment. Staff continues monthly/quarterly reporting to SJVAPCD.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. A. – 1)
May 12, 2022 Pg. 66
Monthly Report
April 2022
Vehicle Abatements
Total of Vehicles Tagged (private property) 00
City of Avenal Abatements 00
Voluntary Abetments 00
Pending 00
Property Abetments
Mailed Abetments 19
Courtesy Verbal Abetments 28
Courtesy Door Hangers 29
Abetments Completed 65
Pending 11
Miscellaneous Complaints
Illegal Business/Expired License 01
Stop Work/No Permit 00
Illegal Occupancy 03
Illegal Vendors 02
Complaints Received 08
*Phone 01
*Walk In 00
Miscellaneous Inspections 50
Miscellaneous Meetings 02
Recycling Control 02
Graffiti Control 10
Water Waste Control (verbal and/or citations) 05
Weed Abatement (properties posted for cleanup) 00
Weed Abatement (completed) 00
Illegal Yard Sales/No Permits 02
Notes: Graffiti has been a problem again. Lots of small graffiti areas around town. Some is gang related and others seems like younger kids just writing on walls. Still seeing good compliance when it comes to vehicles abatements but will still stay on top of it. Code will get back to flex on early mornings and evenings as summer is when we see more of the illegal vendors and water waste. Beginning to issue waterslide permits.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 67

CITY OF AVENAL

ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITY REPORT
APRIL 2022
TO: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
FROM: Luis E. Gonzales, Animal Control Department
DATE: May 4, 2022
Animal Control Activity Report
Dogs Detained 37
Returned to Owner 05
Adopted 00
Died in Shelter 01
Euthanized 02
Stolen from Shelter 0
Escaped from Shelter 0
Remaining in Shelter 02
Dog Bite(s) 1
Citations 1
Complaints 05
Door Hangers 03
Cats Detained 37
Euthanized 01
Rescued 36
Redeemed 00
Adopted 00
Dogs Rescued 27
Roosters/Chickens/Owls/Turtles, etc. 00
Deceased Animals Received
Dogs 04
Cats 06
Other Animals Deceased 00

Dogs Rescued from MARCH THAT WERE LEFT 04
Dogs Redeemed from MARCH THAT WERE LEFT 01
May 12, 2022 Pg. 68

CITY OF CORCORAN

ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITY REPORT
APRIL 2022
TO: City of Corcoran, Animal Control Department
FROM: Luis E. Gonzales, Animal Control Department
DATE: May 4, 2022
Animal Control Activity Report
Dogs Detained 33
Returned to Owner 03
Adopted 00
Died in Shelter 00
Euthanized 03
Stolen from Shelter 0
Escaped from Shelter 0
Remaining in Shelter 17
Dog Bite(s) 0
Citations 0
Cats Detained 51
Rescued 45
Euthanized/Feral 06
Returned to Owner 00
Adopted 00
Roosters/Chickens/Rabbits/Ducks, etc. 00
Deceased Animals Received
Dogs 04
Cats 15
Other Animals Deceased 01
DOGS RESCUED FROM APRIL 2022 12
DOGS RESCUED LEFT FROM MARCH 2022 24
DOGS EUTHANIZED LEFT FROM MARCH 2022 02

May 12, 2022 Pg. 69
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider Extending Local Emergency Declaration (COVID-19) INFORMATION:

On March 24, 2020, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-14 declaring a Local Emergency due to the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency: COVID 19 pandemic. Although case numbers have dropped to the single digits in Avenal, not all restrictions have been lifted, and the finding below is still required to be made to allow Councilmembers to attend meetings virtually.

The declaration is required to be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists.

On October 28, 2021, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-48 to satisfy AB 361 in order to continue Teleconferenced Meetings. AB 361 provides that, if the state of emergency remains active for more than 30 days, a local agency must make the following findings by majority vote every 30 days to continue using the bill’s exemption to the Brown Act teleconferencing rules
• The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the emergency; and • Either of the following circumstances exist: The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, or State or local officials continue to impose or recommend social distancing measures.

At this time, staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion:

Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by sixty (60) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting would be scheduled.

Additionally, that the Council find that a state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, and that State and local officials continue to impose or recommend social distancing measures.

RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion/Action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 70
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider Extending Local Emergency Declaration (Water) INFORMATION:

On May 27, 2021, the Avenal City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-23 declaring a Local Emergency due to the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency: Severe Water Shortage.

The declaration is required to be reviewed to consider the following action: 1) reaffirm that a local emergency continues to exist; or, 2) make a finding that a local emergency no longer exists.

On February 26, 2022, USBR published the water allocation for the 2022-2023 water year for Municipal & Industrial (M&I), being 25% of historic use. For the City of Avenal, 25% of 2,480 acre feet is 620 acre feet – not enough to meet the City’s needs through June. Staff is awaiting response from USBR regarding additional allocation that could be provided as Public Health & Safety (PH&S).

By continuing the local emergency due to drought conditions, this action helps to show the Bureau that the City takes the drought emergency seriously and helps them accommodate the necessary Public Health & Safety water needs to the City.

Staff is recommending the City Council consider the following action by motion:

Approve and support the ongoing local emergency Resolution, and specifically, move to renew the emergency Resolution by sixty (60) days, unless a Councilmember or member of the public request that the Council convene to consider the ongoing emergency Resolution, at which time a special meeting would be scheduled.

RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion/Action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 71
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider Establishing Two Summer Internship Positions within City Hall
INFORMATION:

As a proud graduate of the Avenal High School and mentor of five recent graduates, there is a severe gap between our students and their understanding of local government. For myself growing up, I only knew City Hall as the place where you pay the water bill, and not understanding all the public works, public safety, recreation, and other public services that City Hall provides and offers. This realization is made worse when considering that I lived next for to my predecessor, the former City Manager, my whole life growing up in Avenal.

Because most of the teachers in our school district commute from out of town, they do not emphasize local civic engagement or understand its value to our community that is struggling with volunteerism and public participation.

In recent memory, the City of Avenal has not offered an internship program for youth.

Now is the best time to change that and grow a culture of involvement and understanding in local government. There are plenty of qualified youth graduating AHS right now or who are enrolled in prestigious universities across the US.

Other entities and larger cities run internship programs for recent high school graduates or students enrolled in higher education, to give them work experience and a fruitful recommendation that can help with future employment – sometimes back at the very same agency itself.

For Avenal specifically, this new program would run from June 1st – August 31st, and entail one or two interns who will shadow the City Manager and the City Clerk on the day-to-day operations of the City by assisting with clerical work, as well as be assigned a special project. This year’s special project will be to create an outreach plan to fully incorporate the City’s website, social media, and kickstart new text messaging system to improve communications with the public and increase public participation. As tech savvy youth, they would have a better understanding on how to reach out to other youths and incorporate programs and ideas that are more attractive.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 72
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. A
The long-term benefit of this internship pilot would be to build out a premier program that local youth will look forward to applying and participating in. With funding provided by the Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund, the City can match those funds to bring in two paid interns instead of only one and a volunteer.

RECOMMENDATION:

Given
through June 2023 (the engagement letter will be provided before the meeting).

FISCAL IMPACT:

The budget for the FY 19/20 audit has not been completely disbursed, and with the budget season upon us, Staff will work with Price Paige & Associates to allocate an appropriate budget in the General Services – Professional Services budget in the FY 2022-2023 City Budget. If revenues remain constrained in the next budget, the City would be allowed to use ARPA funds for this sort of expenditure.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 73
Contract ends on June 30, 2023 after finishing the May 2023 Bank Reconciliation and City Council Fnancial Statements Increased hours anticipated in the first year. Likely reduction subsequently Will be eliminated beginning in FY2023 and replaced by monthly services Currently prepared by auditors. Will result in reduced audit fee FY2022 Audit Preparation
Josh G. Jorge Virginia Josh S. Other Staff Administrative Staff Financial Statement Area CY Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount Hours Amount Total Hours Total
Amount
Overall Project Management 60 20 5,200 30 7,800 5 700 5 650 - - - - 60 14,350 Cash and Investments 158 15 3,900 - - 60 8,400 83 10,790 - - - - 158 23,090 Governmental Receivables 24 - - - - 8 1,120 16 2,080 - - - - 24 3,200 Community Loans and Notes Receivable 12 - - 12 3,120 - - - - - - - - 12 3,120 Utilities Revenue/Receivable/Deposit Reconciliation 35 - - 9 2,340 12 1,680 - - 14 1,610 - - 35 4,020 Capital Assets 60 - - - - 20 2,800 20 2,600 20 2,300 - - 60 5,400 Accounts Payable (includes assistance w/ OpenGov Reconciliation) 30 - - - - 10 1,400 20 2,600 - - - - 30 4,000 Long-term Liabilities/Trustee Reconciliation/Advances 12 - - - - 12 1,680 - - - - - - 12 1,680 GASB 68 and 75 Preparation 32 - - 16 4,160 6 840 10 1,300 - - - - 32 6,300 Fund Balance 8 - - 8 2,080 - - - - - - - - 8 2,080
Payroll Liabilities 16 12 3,120 - - 4 560 - - - - - - 16 3,680 Compensated Absences 10 - - 10 2,600 - - - - - - - - 10 2,600 Revenue Classification Analysis/Property Tax Reconciliation 12 - - 12 3,120 - - - - - - - - 12 3,120 Expenditure Classification Analysis 12 - - 12 3,120 - - - - - - - - 12 3,120 Transfers 4 - - - - 4 560 - - - - - - 4 560
Grant Reconciliation/SEFA 16 - - 8 2,080 8 1,120 - - - - - - 16 3,200 Sucessor Agency Reconciliation and Report Prep 10 10 2,600 - - - - - - - - - - 10 2,600 Financial Statement Preparation 50 - - 25 6,500 - - 25 3,250 - - - - 50 9,750 Administrative Work 12 - - - - - - - - - - 12 1,200 12 1,200 Travel (Billed at 50% of Normal Rate) 48 12 1,560 12 1,560 12 840 12 780 - - - - 48 4,740 Total Financial Statement Close 621 69 16,380 154 38,480 161 21,700 191 24,050 34 3,910 12 1,200 621 101,810 Monthly Services (Beginning in FY2023) Monthly Total
Bank Reconciliations 1,600 19,200
Utilities Receivable Reconciliation 400 4,800
Accounts Payable Reconciliation 400 4,800
Payroll Liabilities Reconciliation 250 3,000
City Council Financial Statement Prep 500 6,000
Total Monthly Services 3,150 37,800
Total FY2022 Audit Preparation and FY2023 Monthly Services 141,810 Additional Consulting as Requested by Management (Hourly not to Exceed)* 40,000 State Controller's Reports 5,000
Total Maximum Fees Through June 2023 for the Above Services 186,810 * Additional Consulting Considerations
General Trial Balance and Fund Cleanup
Journal Entry Review
GASB 84 Implementation
GASB 87 Implementation
Billing Rates
Josh G. 260.00
Jorge 170.00
Virginia 140.00
Josh S. 130.00
Other Staff 115.00
Administrative Staff 100.00
May 12, 2022 Pg. 74
May 11, 2022
Mr. Antony V. López
City Manager
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Dear Mr. López:

This letter confirms the engagement of Price Paige & Company by the City of Avenal (the “City”) as of and for the years ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

The professional consulting services we expect to provide for the year ending June 30, 2022 include the following:
1) We will assist the City with the year-end close of its financial records by performing reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement balances, as deemed necessary, in preparation for the City’s June 30, 2022 audit, and function as a liaison with the City’s external auditors for any areas in which we assist.
2) We will prepare the City’s bank reconciliations for all months in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. 3) We will prepare all journal entries necessary for the City to convert its financial statements from the modified accrual to the full accrual basis of accounting. 4) We will assist in the preparation of the City’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Prior Period Adjustment Form (PPA) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. 5) We will prepare the City’s annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. 6) We will prepare the City’s Annual Financial Transactions Report for the year ended June 30, 2022.

The monthly professional consulting services we expect to provide for the year ending June 30, 2023 include the following:
1) Prepare the following reconciliations at the end of each month:
a. Bank reconciliations
b. Utility revenue, receivable, customer deposits, and overpayments reconciliation c. Accounts payable reconciliation between the OpenGov ERP and Central Square ERP d. Payroll Liabilities reconciliation
2) We will assist in preparing the financial packet provided to the City Council on a monthly basis, May 11, 2022

Additionally, through the end of this agreement, expected to end on June 30, 2023, we will provide the City with any professional consultation as agreed upon with City management. The scope, timing, and extent of the additional consultation will be discussed prior to the commencement of any work.

All workpapers or other documents used by us during this engagement will be maintained in segregated files, and such originals and all copies will be returned to you upon the completion of our engagement.

Electronic Data Communication and Storage and Use of Third Party Service Provider In the interest of facilitating our services to the City, we may communicate by facsimile transmission, send data over the Internet, store electronic data via computer software applications hosted remotely on the Internet, or allow access to data through third-party vendors’ secured portals or clouds. Electronic data that is confidential to the City may be transmitted or stored using these methods. We may use third-party service providers to store or transmit this data, such as providers of tax return preparation and document management software. In using these data communication and storage methods, our firm employs measures designed to maintain data security. We use reasonable efforts to keep such communications and data access secure in accordance with our obligations under applicable laws and professional standards. We also require all of our third-party vendors to do the same.

You recognize and accept that we have no control over the unauthorized interception or breach of any communications or data once it has been sent or has been subject to unauthorized access, notwithstanding all reasonable security measures employed by us or our third-party vendors, and consent to our use of these electronic devices and applications and submission of confidential client information to third-party service providers during this engagement.

It is our policy to keep records related to this engagement for a minimum of seven years after the report release date.

Our fees for the above services for the years ended June 30, 2022 and June 2023 will be as follows:

Services for the year ending June 30, 2022:

Audit preparation - Items 1-5 $101,810
Cities Financial Transactions Report - Item 6 5,000
Monthly services for the year ending June 30, 2023, at $3,150/month 37,800 Additional Consulting services (hourly, not to exceed) 40,000 Total $184,610

Our fees are based on the expected hours required to perform the service at our standard hourly rates. Our standard hourly rates vary according to the degree of responsibility involved and the experience level of the personnel assigned to your consulting engagement. Our billing rates are reviewed annually and, where appropriate, adjusted for any increases due to inflation and other factors. We will issue a monthly billing statement for the work completed that month. Payments for services are due when rendered and interim billings may be submitted as work progresses and expenses are incurred. Our fee estimate is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the services listed. If significant time is necessary, we will discuss it with you before we incur additional costs. The fees for these services will be billed at the hourly billing rate for the individual involved, plus out-ofpocket expenses.

If any dispute pertaining to our work product arises among the parties hereto, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Rules for Professional Accounting and Related Services Disputes before resorting to litigation. The costs of any mediation proceeding shall be shared equally by all parties.

May 11, 2022

All work will be suspended if your account becomes 90 days past due. No work will be resumed until your account is fully paid. You acknowledge and agree that in the event we stop work or withdraw from this engagement as a result of your failure to pay on a timely basis for services rendered as required by this engagement letter, we shall not be liable for any damages that occur as a result of our ceasing to render services. Client and accountant both agree that any dispute over fees charged by the accountant to the client will be submitted for resolution by arbitration in accordance with the Rules for Professional Accounting and Related Services Disputes of the American Arbitration Association. Such arbitration shall be binding and final.

IN AGREEING TO ARBITRATION, WE BOTH ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE OVER

FEES CHARGED BY THE ACCOUNTANT, EACH OF US IS GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO HAVE THE DISPUTE

DECIDED IN A COURT OF LAW BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY AND INSTEAD WE ARE ACCEPTING THE USE OF ARBITRATION FOR RESOLUTION.

If information becomes known that would make our continued involvement in this engagement inappropriate, or parties involved change, we reserve the right to withdraw from this engagement. In addition, we will refuse to perform any requested act that we deem a violation of law, public policy, or our professional ethical standards, and may, as a result, withdraw from the engagement without penalty.

In no event will our firm be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from our performance on this engagement, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If these terms are in accordance with your understanding and meet with your approval, then please sign and date one copy of this letter in the space provided. This agreement will become effective when you return the signed copy to us.

Sincerely,
Joshua Giosa, CPA
Price Paige & Company
- - - - - - -
RESPONSE:

This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the City of Avenal.

Management Signature Title Date
1 of 2

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A Resolution of The City Council of The City
of Avenal Authorizing the City Manager and
Mayor to Execute an Engagement Letter for
Professional Financial Consulting Services
with Price Paige & Company
RESOLUTION 2022-
WHEREAS, the existing state of the City’s finances are delayed and difficult to process given current resources; and
WHEREAS, the City does have a need for professional financial consulting services in the routine course of business; and
WHEREAS, the engagement letter from Price Paige & Associates includes a number of services that will help organize the City’s finances and alleviate staff constraints; and WHEREAS, both the City and Price Paige & Company wish to formally engage in the services stipulated in Attachment A.

UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER , SECONDED BY

COUNCIL MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED, APPROVED,

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON May _12_, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found the foregoing recitals to be true, correct and incorporated herein;

2. That the City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year extension to an existing professional service agreement with Sotomayor & Associates LLP for Annual Auditing Services.

3. Authorize the City Manager and relevant city staff to conduct the terms and conditions of this resolution and take all proper steps necessary and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.

City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: May 12, 2022
RE: Consider Establishing Two Summer Internship Positions within City Hall
INFORMATION:

As a proud graduate of the Avenal High School and mentor of five recent graduates, there is a severe gap between our students and their understanding of local government. For myself growing up, I only knew City Hall as the place where you pay the water bill, and not understanding all the public works, public safety, recreation, and other public services that City Hall provides and offers. This realization is made worse when considering that I lived next for to my predecessor, the former City Manager, my whole life growing up in Avenal.

Because most of the teachers in our school district commute from out of town, they do not emphasize local civic engagement or understand its value to our community that is struggling with volunteerism and public participation.

In recent memory, the City of Avenal has not offered an internship program for youth.

Now is the best time to change that and grow a culture of involvement and understanding in local government. There are plenty of qualified youth graduating AHS right now or who are enrolled in prestigious universities across the US.

Other entities and larger cities run internship programs for recent high school graduates or students enrolled in higher education, to give them work experience and a fruitful recommendation that can help with future employment – sometimes back at the very same agency itself.

For Avenal specifically, this new program would run from June 1st – August 31st, and entail one or two interns who will shadow the City Manager and the City Clerk on the day-to-day operations of the City by assisting with clerical work, as well as be assigned a special project. This year’s special project will be to create an outreach plan to fully incorporate the City’s website, social media, and kickstart new text messaging system to improve communications with the public and increase public participation. As tech savvy youth, they would have a better understanding on how to reach out to other youths and incorporate programs and ideas that are more attractive.

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. B
The long-term benefit of this internship pilot would be to build out a premier program that local youth will look forward to applying and participating in – and hopefully attract youth who leave and pursue higher education outside of Avenal, to return to Avenal and contribute back to the community.

To help establish this new program, Staff recently applied to the California City Manager’s Foundation (CCMF) Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund, which can provide $5,000.00 to fund a summer intern position. Staff is hopeful the City will be granted these funds.

RECOMMENDATION:

As a new program, Staff is recommending establishing two summer internship positions in the City Clerk’s office for two AHS graduates who would like a future in government or similar field. Attached is an opportunity announcement that would be used as the basis to solicit applications. The deadline to apply will be June 3, 2022, with onboarding done shortly after – following all the City’s usual onboarding procedures. The interns would be allowed a maximum of 300 working hours, although less would likely be used.

Recommend by Resolution, approve establishing two summer internship employment positions within City Hall.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Reviewing other internship programs in local municipalities, interns are typically paid at minimum wage, currently $15/hr. with no benefits, as a temporary, part-time position.

Staff would like to allocate up to $5,000 of the ARPA Personnel budget to fund one position, and should funds be made available from the CCMF Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund (awards are expected by May 27, 2022), then the second position would be filled. 300 hours at 15/hr. equate to $4,500, which will provide more than enough time for any project work. The additional $500 would be for any incidental costs to onboard the intern and supplies.

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Avenal Internship Program – Summer 2022
City of Avenal – Summer Internship
Summer Internship Position
Salary Range: $15/Hr.; Maximum 300 hours/ Non-Exempt;
Duration: June 6, 2022 – August 31, 2022
Reports To: City Clerk/City Manager
About:

We are seeking responsible, motivated and intellectually curious individuals who have an interest in political science, public policy, community engagement or related fields, and who are reflective of the community of Avenal.

In addition, our interns:
-- Must be graduating or a graduate of Avenal High School, in a Career Technical Education, community college or 4-year education program. -- Must be able to commit to interning for up to 3 months: 6/3/22 to 8/31/22. -- Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday), though we have a preference for interns who can commit to 20-30 hours per week. Each intern shift must be for at least 3 hours per day.
-- Must be able to attend a weekly 1 hour intern huddle for the duration of the internship. The intern huddles are usually on Wednesday's from 3pm4pm, however, this could be subject to change to accommodate the schedules of the intern cohort.
-- Will have the opportunity to work closely with the City Manager and City Clerk’s staff and/or other city departments on special projects of their mutual choosing in the areas of Art & Culture Preservation, Community Engagement, Economic & Workforce Development, Education, Housing, Intergovernmental Affairs, Media/Communications, Public Safety, and Transportation & Infrastructure.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 77
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Avenal Internship Program – Summer 2022
City of Avenal – Summer Internship
-- Will lend support with administrative tasks including data entry, constituent casework, and preparing policy or event briefings for the City Manager/City Clerk and staff.
-- Will participate in community engagement events, which may occur on the weekend, and some of which may occur on evenings.
-- Will join some staff meetings and will have the opportunity to meet City Councilmembers and other City Staff.
-- Will receive professional development and networking opportunities through recommendations and informational interviews.
-- Will give daily reports regarding their progress on ongoing assignments at the beginning and end of every shift to two supervisors.

Other Important Details:
**THE FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 11:59pm, FRIDAY, JUNE 3 RD
2022.
-- The internship program is a temporary part-time position, paid at a rate of $15.00/hr, with a maximum allowance of 300 hours for the duration of the internship. Certain positions may be funded through special grants and all applicable requirements to said grants may apply.
-- Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (some evenings and weekends may be required).

If it is determined that the City Manager’s Office has reached capacity for interns in any cohort, select candidates may be selected for consideration in the next internship cohort.

Contact Angie Ortiz, [email protected] if you have additional questions about the application.

May 12, 2022 Pg. 78

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

Establishment of two summer internship
employment positions within City Hall.

RESOLUTION 2022-___
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Avenal (“City”) desires to consider information and recommendations from the City Manager pursuant to Avenal Municipal Code § 2-4.108(d) pertaining to reorganization of employment positions; WHEREAS, City desires to create new internship employment positions to assist with carrying out the lawful business of the City under the control, oversight and direction of the relevant department head(s), and it is in the best interest of the City to create such new employment positions; and
WHEREAS, City desires to see local graduates learn more about local government and assist in providing work experience in related fields to assist in future employment goals; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to create the temporary part-time internship employment positions and approve the internship announcement and details thereof.

UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER , SECONDED BY

COUNCIL MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED,

APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON May 12, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
__________________________________
ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
May 12, 2022 Pg. 79

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;

2. Approved and adopted the internship opportunity announcement in ATTACHMENT A;

3. Approved the creation of two new temporary part-time employment positions and classifications within City Hall which shall be governed by the internship opportunity announcement in ATTACHMENT A for the Summer Internship position;

4. Unless a budget amendment is necessary, in which case it shall be added to a future Council meeting agenda, the new employment positions created by this resolution shall be considered funded under the existing City budgets for the relevant departments or special budget circumstances; and

5. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk and all relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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