City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority
January 26, 2023

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2023; 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: 4:15pm Discussion on ideas for a policy to name city assets (buildings, parks, streets) LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-06 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-08
(SA) LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-01 PFA LAST RESOLUTION: 2022-02 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. Conference with Labor Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54957.6).

It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives:

Designated representatives: -City Manager

4. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

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 authority 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 Minutes for: January 12, & January 19, 2023.

B. Ratify Resolution 2023-08, Approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule FY 23-24 for July 2023 through June 2024.

C. Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2021-2022 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program and Instructing the State to Disencumber Unspent Funds From Existing Standard Agreement No. 16-CDBG11133 And Add Such Funds Into New Standard Agreement No. 22-CDBG-NH-00001: Resolution 2023-09.

D. Consider Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Avenal California, Designating and Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents for the Purposes of Accepting Funds from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program: Resolution 2023-10.

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

A. Approval of Resolution 2023-11: Commendation for Coach William Vallem (Action/Presentation).

7. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

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

2. Police Department Activity Report: Robert Nevarez, Chief of Police January 26, 2023 Pg. 1
A. 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. None

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, January 23, 2023.
__ /s/ Maria Ortiz
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
January 26, 2023 Pg. 2

CIUDAD DE AVENAL
"Capital Mundial del Pistacho®"
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL/AGENCIA
SUCESORA/PFA 26 DE ENERO DE 2023; 5:15 P.M.

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

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

Sesión de estudio: 4:15pm Discusión sobre ideas para una política para nombrar los activos de la ciudad (edificios, parques, calles)
ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-06 CIUDAD ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-08 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN : 2023-0 1 PFA ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2022-02 AGENDA

1. LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD:

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

SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL: 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 haber sido elegidos para el Concejo Municipal. No reciben ninguna otra compensación por sentarse como miembros de la Agencia sucesora.

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

La intención de este órgano rector es reunirse a puerta cerrada 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. Conferencia con Negociador(es) Laboral(es) (Código de Gobierno § 54957.6).

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

Representantes designados: -Administrador de la ciudad

4. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS / ANUNCIOS Y APARICIONES NO PROGRAMADAS:

Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Consejo / Agencia en este momento sobre cualquier tema de la agenda o sobre cualquier otro tema de interés para el público que esté dentro de la autoridad 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 promulgados por una moción: (Acción).

A. Considere la aprobación de las actas de la Ciudad de Avenal / Agencia Sucesora para: 12 de enero y 19 de enero de 2023.

B. Resolución Ratify 2023-08, Aprobación del Programa de Pago de Obligaciones Reconocidas FY 23-24 para julio de 2023 a junio de 2024.

C. Considerar la aprobación de una resolución que apruebe una solicitud de financiación y laejecución de un acuerdo de subvención y sus enmiendas al mismo para el año de financiación 2021-2022 del programa estatal CDBG e instruir ElEstado desgravará los fondos no utilizados del Acuerdo Estándar existente No. 16- CDBG-11133 y agregue dichos fondos al Nuevo Acuerdo Estándar No. 22-CDBG-NH-00001: Resolución 2023-09.

D. Considerar la aprobación de una resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de California, designando a ciertos funcionarios de la ciudad aejecutar solicitudes y documentos para los propósitos de aceptar fondos f rom tel Departamento de California of Programa de Subvenciones de Tabaco de Justicia:

Resolución 2023-10.

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

A. Aprobación de la Resolución 2023-11: Elogio para el entrenador William Vallem (Acción/Presentación).

January 26, 2023 Pg. 3

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

A. Informes de actividad:

1. Informe sobre la comunidad y el desarrollo económico: Kao Nou Yang, Director

2. Informe de Actividades del Departamento de Policía: Robert Nevarez, Jefe de Policía A. Presentaciones especiales/informes:
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. Ninguno

11. CORRESPONDENCIA/ANUNCIOS/ COMENTARIOS FINALES:
• Temas del programa próximos/futuros que han de examinarse. • Correspondencia/Anuncios/Información/ Comentarios finales.

12. APLAZAMIENTO:
1) En cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, 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 tema de esta Agenda presentados al [Consejo/Autoridad] después de la distribución del paquete de agenda están disponibles para inspección pública en la oficina de [Secretarios de la Ciudad] en 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 durante el horario comercial normal .

Certifico que este taller de Agenda del Ayuntamiento 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, 23 de enero de 2023.
__ /s/ María Ortiz
Maria Ortiz, Secretaria Municipal
January 26, 2023 Pg. 4
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
STUDY SESSION 1. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: January 26, 2023
RE: Discussion on ideas for a policy to name city assets (buildings, parks, streets) INFORMATION:

At the request of the City Council, City Staff was tasked with researching and presenting ideas on the potential benefits of having a naming policy for City assets to recognize important or memorable figures, residents, or patrons to the City of Avenal.

Before reviewing four separate examples from cities across the country, Staff reviewing the City’s own practice/policies on naming of City assets. Current Staff is confident in sharing that past naming of city buildings or parks, has been a collaborative effort between the City Manager and City Council, to recognize important community members and dedicating certain items, buildings, or spaces to these people.

Below is a review of current City facilities and parks with their corresponding name if any:
• Floyd D. Rice Park
• Raymond D. Elliott Skyline Park
• William “Bill” Woolley Pocket Park
• José Ramirez Boxing Gym
• Wonderful Outdoor Fitness Court
• Rotary Pop-Up Park
Existing Parks/Buildings with no particular name:
• Recreation Center at Rice Park
• Avenal Veterans’ Memorial Hall
• Avenal Sports Complex
• Skate Park
• City Hall
• Scout House
• Animal Shelter
Upcoming Parks/Buildings:
• Pocket Park behind boxing club
• Community Garden next to skate park
• Community Recreation Center
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
STUDY SESSION 1. A
Past practice for the naming of any location has been reserved to the full discretion of the City Council, either by motion or by a resolution.

Benefits of a naming policy:

A City-wide naming policy could provide a systematic and consistent approach when considering commemorative naming proposals for City facilities, properties and other assets.

Such a policy sets processes, approval criteria, and contemplates as-yet unnamed City facilities as well as the renaming of existing City facilities under certain circumstances.

Assigning a name is a powerful and recognizable identity for a public place or facility. The naming and renaming of City facilities often requires significant resources in terms of changing names on signs, maps, and literature. In addition, excessive and constant name changing can be the source of confusion to the public. For these reasons, great care and consideration must be given during the naming process.

Examples:

Attached are four examples Staff felt met some of the criteria that may be beneficial for the City to consider adopting, primarily:

1. Requirement for written recommendations, petitions, etc. to first consider a name submitted to the City Clerk;

2. Worthy recommendations be presented to the Mayor and City Council for approval either from a committee or from the City Manager;

3. Allow for public input and comment before making a decision, that decision be by resolution;

4. Council still retail full authority to name/rename assets.

These examples also provide guidelines for naming city streets, which has been a constant practice in the City of Avenal (Thurston Street), but could be an option for recognition in the future.

Aside from the prospect of naming assets like buildings or parks for significant individuals, the Council could also consider guidelines for providing Resolution of Commendations, certificates, recognitions, or plaques to special individuals, volunteers, etc, on an on-going basis to celebrate special achievements in the community without having to go through a long process, and delegating some authority to City Staff to work with the Council to streamline such recognitions.

RECOMMENDATION:

Direct staff on the merits of pursuing a naming policy for city assets, and/or give direction on how the Council would like to proceed with the process of naming city assets moving forward.

Policy and Procedure for the
Naming of City Parks and,
Recreational Areas and Facilities
Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to establish a set of standard procedures and guidelines for the naming and renaming of parks, recreational areas and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Mt. Pleasant. This policy will guide name recognition and establish its uniform application. It is realized that responsibility for naming city parks, recreational areas and facilities lies with the City Commission. The City Commission will rely on the Parks and Recreation Commission for input and recommendation for the naming city parks, recreational areas and facilities.

Objectives:
 Naming of city parks, recreational areas and facilities enhances a sense of community within the city.
 Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located.  Ensure that names given are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Mt. Pleasant.
 Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the city in a permanent manner.
 Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the area affected.
 Encourage and recognize the dedication of lands, or donations by individuals or groups.

Qualifying Names and/or Criteria:
 Geographical location of the facility including descriptive names.  An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation)  Commonly recognized subjects of historical significance such as; event, person (nonliving), group, culture, or place.  A person (non-living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of the park/facility.
 An individual (non-living) who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system as a whole or for the community as a whole.
 A person (living) whose contribution or significant gift is of a most extraordinary nature.  Naming may be considered based on the provision of significant funding that underwrites the cost of renovation or construction of city property. Financial underwriting shall be broadly defined as substantial monetary contributions that completely or significantly enable city projects such as parks, buildings or property acquisition to occur. This may

include monetary gifts and/or grants that leverage federal, state and local funding for such projects or complete donation of land.
 Parks and facilities that are donated to the city can be named by deed restriction by the donor. The naming and acceptance of land is subject to approval by the City Commission.
 Naming may not conflict with public grant funding policies established by state and/or federal grant funding programs.

Exclusions:
 Naming associations with tobacco, alcohol, contraceptives, religious organizations, political candidates or adjudicated felons are prohibited.  The dedication of small park amenities with an identifiable lifespan and not intended to be permanent such as fixed park benches and tables shall be addressed under a separate parks policy.

Renaming:

The intent of naming is for permanent recognition. The renaming of parks and facilities is strongly discouraged. It is recommended that efforts to change a name be subject to the most crucial examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Parks named for subjects, other than individuals, may be changed in name only if the current name is ineffectual or inappropriate.

Procedure:
 Staff, city residents, community leaders and organizations interested in proposing a name for a park, recreational area or facility must submit written recommendations, petitions, etc. for presentation to the Parks and Recreation Director for consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Recommendations need describe in detail why the candidate merits such recognition.
 When naming after a person or persons, written documentation of approval by next of kin to be honored (if available/possible) is required as part of the proposal.  The Director of Parks & Recreation with budgetary responsibility for a park and/or facility shall forward naming recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission Chair.
 The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consider all requests and submit a formal recommendation for names deemed worthy of consideration to the Mayor and City Commission.
 The City Commission will allow for public input and comment.  The City Commission will confirm park, recreation areas and facility names by resolution.
 The City Commission has final approval and may reject any naming or renaming request.

Policy for the Naming of City Parks, Recreational Areas, Streets/Roads and Facilities
Purpose:

The Purpose of this policy is to establish a systematic and consistent approach for the naming and renaming of parks, recreational areas, streets/roads and facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Johns Creek. This policy will guide name recognition and establish its uniform application. It is realized that the responsibility for naming City parks, recreational areas and facilities lies with the Mayor and City Council.

Objectives:
 Enhance sense of community through naming of City parks, recreational areas, streets/roads and facilities.
 Ensure that parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located.  Ensure that names given are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Johns Creek.
 Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the City in a permanent manner.
 Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the area affected.
 Encourage and recognize the dedication of lands, or donations by individuals or groups.

Criteria:

The Policy for the naming of City parks, recreational areas, streets/roads and facilities though the utilization of established criteria emphasizing community values and character, local history, geography, environmental, civics and service to the Johns Creek community. It is not necessary that every City park or recreation facility have a name. Further, such facilities should not be named to honor or recognize an individual or group unless the City Council determines that it is appropriate to honor or recognize a deserving or outstanding group or individual for their actions and/or service.

When naming a City park, recreational area, streets/roads and facilities the following Criteria will be considered:

 Geographical location of the facility including descriptive names.  An outstanding feature of the area. (example: hill, river, vegetation)  Commonly recognized subjects of historical significance such as event, person (nonliving), group, culture, or place.  A person (non-living) or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of the park or facility.
 An individual (non-living) who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the city or community.
 An individual (living) whose contribution or significant gift is of a most exceptional nature.
 Naming may be considered based on the provision of significant funding that underwrites the cost of renovation or construction of city property. Financial underwriting shall be broadly defined as substantial monetary contributions that completely or significantly enable city projects such as parks, buildings or property acquisition to occur. This may include monetary gifts and/or grants that leverage federal, state, and local funding for such projects or complete donation of land.
 Parks and facilities that are donated to the city can be named by deed restriction by the donor. The naming and acceptance of land is subject to approval by the Mayor and City Council.
 Naming may not conflict with public grant funding policies established by state and/or federal grant funding programs.
 Naming associations with tobacco and alcohol are prohibited.

Renaming:

The intent of naming is for permanent recognition. The renaming of parks and facilities is strongly discouraged. It is recommended that efforts to change a name be subject to the most crucial examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Parks named for subjects, other than individuals, may be changed in name only if the current name is ineffectual or inappropriate.

Procedure:
 Staff, city residents, community leaders and organizations interested in proposing a name for a park, recreational area, streets/roads or facility shall submit written recommendations, petitions, and etc. to the facilities manager for consideration.

Recommendations need to describe in detail why the candidate merits such recognition.  When naming after a person or persons, (non-living) written documentation of approval by next of kin to be honored (if available/possible) is required as part of the proposal.  The facilities manager shall consider all requests and submit a recommendation to the City Manager for review. Names deemed worthy of consideration will be recommended to the Mayor and City Council.
 The Mayor and City Council shall allow for public input and comment.

 The Mayor and City Council shall confirm park, recreation areas, streets/roads and facility names by resolution.
 The Mayor and City Council has final approval and may reject any naming or renaming request.
1 City of Arlington
City Facility and Honorary Street Naming Policy
Section 1: General
The City of Arlington establishes the following City Facility and Honorary Street Naming Policy to provide a uniform set of guidelines regarding requests for naming or renaming of City facilities and the designation of honorary street names. All facility and honorary street names shall be compatible with community interest and reflect the values of the City of Arlington.

A. This policy shall establish the guidelines, criteria, and process for naming or renaming of City facilities and honorary streets.

B. The City Council shall have final authority to name and rename City facilities and designate honorary street names.

C. The City Council may pursue honorary naming for commemorative, cultural, and historic goals or branded naming for marketability, revenue generation, and cost recovery goals at City facilities at their discretion.

D. Any naming of City facilities in honor of an individual, family, or entity may be revoked at the discretion of the City Council.

E. The donation of land, facilities, or funds for the acquisition, renovation, or maintenance of City facilities shall not constitute an obligation by the City to name the facility or any portion thereof after an individual, family, or entity.

Section 2: Criteria for Naming City Facilities
City facility names should be unique to the City of Arlington, have a lasting significance, be familiar to a majority of the citizens, and be easy to recall. Before proceeding with any naming, the City of Arlington will carefully consider all circumstances surrounding the naming, including the overall benefit to the City and whether displaying the name is and will continue to be a positive reflection on the City. The term facility shall describe any City building, park, linear trail, or other feature as determined by the City Council.
• For commemorative naming, a facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and has attained prominence locally based on contributions to the public.
• A facility may be named for an individual, family, or entity that has provided a culturally significant contribution to the surrounding area or community. • A facility may be named for significant natural geologic features, native flora or fauna, or significant historical events.
2 • A facility may be given any name which City Council determines advances a particular branding objective in order to enhance the City’s ability to enhance service provision through revenue generation at the site.
• Names that reflect the City’s ethnic and cultural diversity are encouraged. • A feature within a facility may be dedicated to an individual, family, or entity using the above criteria without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located. • The City Council may also consider the use of naming rights in return for a financial or in-kind contribution for City facilities.

Section 3: Criteria for Naming Honorary Streets
Honorary street names should reflect Arlington values and community interest. • Honorary streets may be named for an individual, living or dead, if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and has attained prominence locally based on contributions to the public.
• Honorary streets may be named to recognize a significant historical event or individual. • Honorary street names do not have any impact on addressing and do not change the official street name.

Section 4: Process and Procedures for Naming City Facilities A. Process:

The naming and renaming of all City facilities, parks, trails, and features shall be considered by one of the standing City Council Committees. The designated Committee may request or review name options from a variety of input methods as part of the naming consideration. Concurrent with the facility design process, City staff will brief the City Council or designated Council Committee on the project and seek direction regarding the naming goals, honorary or branding, the desired input process, and the timeline for a final naming decision. Names options pursuant to this direction will then be brought to the Committee for consideration. Once the Committee has considered the name options, the Committee will then make a recommendation for consideration to the City Council. The full City Council shall have final authority to name and rename City facilities, parks, trails, and features. The naming process should begin early in the facility construction process to ensure adequate time for decision making, adoption, and implementation.

B. City Council adoption:

The City Council will act on a resolution to officially name or rename the facility, park, trail, or feature.

1. Renaming Existing Facilities, Parks, Trails, and Features: The City Council shall adopt a resolution officially renaming the facility, park, trail, feature.

2. New Facilities, Parks, Trails, and Features: The City Council shall adopt a resolution officially naming the facility, park, trail, or feature.
3 C. Implementation:

Once a name is approved by City Council, the City Manager or their designee shall work to implement the approved name to include appropriate signage, plaques, and/or dedication. For the naming or renaming of any facility not managed by a specific City department, the City Manager shall designate the responsible City department.

Section 5: Process and Procedures for Naming Honorary Streets A. Process
The naming of honorary streets shall be considered by one of the standing City Council Committees. The designated Committee may consider name options from a variety of input methods, as described below, as part of the naming consideration. Once the Committee has considered the name options, the Committee will then make a recommendation for consideration to the City Council. The full City Council shall have final authority to name honorary streets.

Methods for Naming Consideration:

1. A Councilmember may suggest one or more names for consideration

2. City staff may suggest one or more names for consideration

3. Community members may suggest one or more names for consideration If a community member or group suggests names, they will be requested to undertake an outreach effort within the community to gather and document support for the name and for the specific corridor or location for the honorary street marker blades. With all name requests, City staff will research the names and evaluate existing City plans for conformity. All honorary street naming requests must include the limits of the corridor and number and location of affected intersections, as well as information on the individual or group to be honored.

Staff will present the results of the name analysis to the designated Council Committee. If so directed by the Committee, staff will prepare a draft design of the street marker blade with input from the requesting community group, if any, while adhering to Uniform Traffic Control Device and Texas Department of Transportation standards where applicable.

The Committee will make a recommendation on the honorary street name to the full City Council. Once the full City Council has selected a finalist for the name, it will be announced publicly at a City Council work session meeting.

B. City Council adoption:

After a period of 30 days from public announcement during a City Council work session meeting, the City Council shall act on a resolution to officially adopt the honorary street name.

C. Implementation:

Once an honorary street name is adopted by City Council, the responsible City department(s) shall work to fabricate and install signage and schedule an unveiling ceremony. Once the honorary marker blade is installed per relevant standards, the City Manager shall designate the responsible City department.

CURRENT

CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

COUNCIL POLICY
SUBJECT: NAMING OF CITY ASSETS
POLICY NO.: 900-20
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 13, 2017
BACKGROUND:

The City, through its departments, and advisory boards and commissions, has followed a number of processes/policies for naming or renaming its parks, libraries and other City Assets.

Generally, these policies provide for the naming or renaming requests based on (1) the location of the City Asset, (2) the identity of an individual of historical significance to the local area, or (3) the identity of an individual or entity whose contributions to the City and/or the community supports the request. From time to time, the City has also named City Assets after a person or entity who has provided significant financial support for the City Asset being named.

The City wishes to replace any existing naming or renaming policies with one comprehensive citywide policy, as follows:

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to establish uniform guidelines for naming and renaming of City Assets.

This policy outlines the criteria, conditions, and procedures that govern naming and renaming of City Assets in order to maintain their integrity, to encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public investments, and to safeguard against unwanted commercialization of City Assets.

This policy does not apply to:

1. Marketing Partnerships entered into under Council Policy 000-40, except that consideration should be given to Guiding Principles, Section C (Funding Criteria) below in regards to them;

2. The naming of public streets addressed in Chapter 12, Article 5, Division 11 of the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC);
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3. Artworks, which are exempt from this Council Policy. Artworks are defined and governed by San Diego Municipal Code 26.0701 et seq.;

4. Public safety-related City Assets ;

5. Council Policy 100-02 (Donation Acceptance);

6. Donor Acknowledgement; and

7. Council Policy 200-10 (Honorary Street Names).

DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions apply:

Board: Board as recognized by the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) and/or City Charter.

City Assets: Tangible or intangible items of value that are owned or created by the City, including but not limited to both City facilities and leaseholds that do not succeed 35 years and/or that confer ownership rights by agreement. This definition does not include Artworks, which are city assets under San Diego Municipal Code 26.0701 et seq.

City Facility (included in City Assets): Any part of real property or structure owned by the City or for which naming rights are conferred by agreement, including, but not limited to parks, libraries, Recreational Facilities buildings, parking facilities, interior or ancillary features that are a part of, or within, a larger facility and other City facilities.

City Sponsored or Recognized Support Group: May include, but is not limited to: recreation councils, “friends of” organizations, Community Planning Groups, town councils, or similar entities.

Commission: Commission as recognized by the SDMC and/or City Charter; Department Director: Appointed director of the department that owns the City Asset eligible for naming or renaming. The director may assign this responsibility to other department staff within their delegation of authority.

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Donation or gift: A monetary (cash) contribution, endowments, personal property, real property, financial securities, equipment, in-kind goods or services, or any other City Asset that the City has accepted and for which the donor has not received any goods or services in return. For purposes of this Council Policy, the terms “donation” and “gift” shall be synonymous.

Donor: A person or other legal entity that proposes or provides a donation to the City.

Donor Acknowledgement: Excluding naming, donor acknowledgement is permanent writing on plaques, walls, stone carvings, pavers, bricks, electronic display, or interpretive signs that are temporary or permanent and are used to recognize the financial contribution of a donor.

Funding: Financial or in-kind resource to provide funding that might result in naming or renaming.

Funding Source: The source of funding which can include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities.

Naming: The selection and approval by the City for the initial naming of a City Asset other than streets within the public right of way.

Non-profit Organization: A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive.

Recreational Facility (included in City Assets): Major structures such as community centers, aquatic facilities, picnic shelters/pavilions, athletic courts, and fields.

Renaming: The selection and approval by the City for a new name of an existing City Asset other than streets within the public right of way.

Sign Ordinance: The City’s sign regulations contained in SDMC §§ 142.1201 – 142.1292.

POLICY:

The policy of the City is to reserve naming or renaming of City Assets for circumstances that will best serve the City’s interests and ensure a worthy and enduring legacy for the City. To this end, the City supports naming or renaming requests within the following broad categories:

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1. Location. As a general policy, a name should assist the public in identifying its location. The City shall first consider the name of the community area, the names of nearby geographic features, and the names of adjacent schools and streets when it is considering a naming/renaming request.

2. Significant Events, People, and Places. The history of a major event, place, or person may play an important role to preserve and honor a community’s history, landmarks, or prominent geographical features. The City may name a City Asset for a major event, place, or person of social, cultural or historical significance to the local area when the City Asset is associated with or located near the events, people, or places of social, cultural or historical significance. The relationship of the event, person, or place to the City Asset must be demonstrated through research and documentation.

3. Outstanding Individuals. This category is designed to acknowledge individuals who have made substantial contributions to benefit the City, local community, park and recreation system, or public library. Naming or renaming a City Asset for an outstanding individual is encouraged for those person’s whose significance and good reputation have been accepted in the community, City and/or State/National history. If it is not appropriate to name the larger City Asset after an individual, then naming or renaming can be subordinate to the name of the larger City Asset or the City may name an area or portion of the City Asset after an individual, including but not limited to a meeting room, structure, fountain, or garden.

In considering the naming or renaming of a City Asset after an individual, priority will be given to those who made a sustained and lasting contribution to:
a. The City of San Diego
b. The State of California
c. The United States of America

4. Major Donations . The City has benefited from the generosity of residents, organizations, and businesses. The significance of funding may warrant acknowledging the funding source through naming or renaming. a. The threshold for naming or renaming a City Asset for an individual, organization, or business when funding is involved should include a donation agreement and one or more of the following:

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i. A significant contribution towards the capital construction costs of the structure;
ii. A deed to the City of land for the majority of the City Asset by the donor; and/or
iii. A twenty-year endowment for the continued maintenance and operations of the City Asset.
b. Donors seeking naming or renaming rights for major donations with respect to an individual should use the guidelines for Outstanding Individuals above.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
A. General Provisions

1. In considering proposals for the naming or renaming of a City Asset, the City will consider whether the proposed name will:
a. Engender a strong positive image consistent with the City’s goals and values; b. Be appropriate relative to the City Asset’s location and/or history; c. Incorporate the assigned historic name if the City Asset is a designated historical resource listed on the local, State, or National Register of historic resources;
d. Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations; e. Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued importance to the City, community, region, or state;
f. Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and enhances the character and identity of the City Asset;
g. Have broad public support; and
h. Not result in the excessive commercialization of the City Asset.

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2. The City will not permit corporate logos, insignias, or advertising slogans in a permanent naming or renaming of a City facility.

3. A park or library’s official documented name should not include the name of a corporation or business. If an organization or foundation’s name consists of one or more individuals’ names, then the guidelines for Outstanding Individual naming should be utilized.

4. When considering the naming or renaming of a City Asset (excluding official documented names of parks and libraries) that includes a business name, naming or renaming must be for a defined contractual period of time with regard to the life of the City Asset.

5. All related signage shall complywith the Sign Ordinance.

6. The City shall retain full editorial control over all related signage subject to the Sign Ordinance and adhere to the below criteria.
a. Any physical form of on-site recognition shall not interfere with visitor use or routine operations.
b. The form of any on-site recognition shall:
i. Be of appropriate size and color within the design scheme of the facility;
ii. Not dominate the sign in terms of scale or color;
iii. Not detract from surroundings or any interpretive messages; and iv. Be subject to review and approval by the Department Director.

B. Funding Acceptance Criteria. The City may not accept funding as part of a naming or renaming proposal that would create any conflict of interest, as set forth in the City’s Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 35 of the SDMC) and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations (Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, sections 18110 – 18997). The following principles form the basis of the City’s consideration of naming or renaming proposals based on funding of a City Asset:

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1. The mission of a Funding Source must not compete, impair or conflict with the policies, goals or operations of the City;

2. The funding source must provide a desirable association according to the Guiding Principles under this Policy; and

3. Naming or renaming rights offered are commensurate with the relative value of the funding.

PROCEDURES
A. Naming or Renaming Application Process

1. Applicants and proposers (including City Sponsored and/or City Recognized Support Groups) shall submit their naming or renaming proposal to the Department Director depending on asset type.

2. If applicant’s proposal follows the intent of this Council Policy, the Department Director shall make a proposal in writing for naming or renaming of a City Asset as follows:
a. For library facilities, the Department Director will make the proposal to the Board of Library Commissioners.
b. For parks and recreational facilities, the Department Director will make the proposal to the Park and Recreation Board.
c. For other City Assets, the Department Director will make the proposal to the appropriate Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the City Facility for which the naming or renaming is proposed.
d. Other City staff may review and provide input on the proposal for naming or renaming.

3. Written proposals must, at a minimum, include the following information:
a. The proposed name;
b. Reasons for the proposed name, including a discussion of the criteria identified in this policy;
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c. The amount of the donation or funding provided for the City Asset, if applicable;
d. Written documentation outlining community support for the proposed name; and
e. If proposing to rename a City Asset, justification for changing an established name.

B. Naming and Renaming Review Process

1. Upon receipt of a naming or renaming proposal for any City Asset, the Department Director reviewing the naming or renaming proposal shall consider the following items in the review, including but not limited to, the following:
a. Submit the proposal to appropriate City historical staff to review the California Historic Resources Inventory Database (CHRID) to determine if the City Asset is a Designated Historical Resources with an assigned historic name;
b. Ensure that supporting information has been authenticated; c. If the City Asset is a Designated Historical resource listed on the local, State or National Register of Historic Places, any on-site recognition shall comply with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and shall be reviewed and approved by the City’s Historical Resources staff according to those standards;
d. Ensure compliance with Charter section 225 (Mandatory Disclosure of Business Interests);
e. Consider the impact of the naming or renaming to the community; and f. Consider the cost of implementation and signage, and identify the funding to cover such costs.

2. The Department Director will submit the proposal to the City Attorney’s Office for legal review of the following issues that include, but are not limited to:
a. Ownership rights, by agreement or by law; and
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b. Adherence to City policies, such as the San Diego Charter and SDMC, as well as any local, state, or federal regulation.

3. For all City Assets other than a library or park that do not involve funding, the Department Director will submit a recommendation to the Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Deputy Chief Operating Officer as appropriate for review. The Department Director will submit the proposal for final approval of naming or renaming to the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to approval, City staff will notify the applicable Council District(s) and publish a notice with 30 days for comments by the public that will be taken into consideration by the Department Director following the process outlined herein.

If a naming or renaming request is for a library or park and does not involve funding, then the Department Director will advise the applicable board or commission who will invite comments from relevant community groups or associations.

C. The City, in its sole discretion, may:

1. Reject naming or renaming proposals or remove existing naming that portray or include depictions, words, or phrases that the City reasonably deems to be harmful, controversial or otherwise do not support the guiding principles stated in this policy; and

2. Reserve the right to rename any City Asset for any reason, for instance if the resident, organization, or business for which it is named turns out to be disreputable, becomes disreputable or does not otherwise support the Guiding Principles set forth in this Policy.

FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES
From time to time, the City may receive offers for outside support groups to identify donors to fundraise for specific City Assets in exchange for naming rights. City Sponsored or Recognized Support Groups intending to fundraise (excluding Donor Acknowledgement programs) for multiple naming rights or major projects must take the following steps:

1. Develop recommendations for naming opportunities with gift levels prior to receiving gifts and offering naming rights to prospective donors.

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2. Draft and submit recommended naming opportunities with gift levels to the Department Director for review.

3. Upon receipt of recommended naming opportunities with gift levels,the Department Director reviewing the recommendation will consider the following items in the review, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Submit the request to appropriate City historical staff to review the City’s CHRID to determine if the City Asset is a Designated Historical Resource with an assigned historic name;
b. Ensure that supporting information has been authenticated; c. If the City Asset is a Designated Historical Resource listed on the local, State or National Register of Historic Places, any on-site recognition shall comply with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and shall be reviewed and approved by the City’s Historical Resources staff according to those standards;
d. Ensure compliance with Charter section 225 (Mandatory Disclosure of Business Interests);
e. Consider the community impact;
f. Consider the impact of the donation or funding to the completion of a project, if applicable; and
g. Consider the cost of implementation and signage, and identify the funding to cover such costs.

4. The Department Director will submit the proposal to the City Attorney’s Office for legal review of the following issues that include, but are not limited to:
a. Ownership rights, by agreement or by law; and
b. Adherence to City policies, such as the San Diego Charter and SDMC, as well as any local, state, or federal regulation.

5. Upon completion of the above steps, the Department Director will work with the City Attorney to prepare a draft agreement with the City Sponsored or Recognized Support Group.

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6. Upon approval by the Department Director, the City Sponsored or Recognized Support Group will submit the recommended naming or renaming opportunities with gift levels and draft agreement to the corresponding board or commission.

7. Upon approval by the board or commission, the Department Director will submit the final draft recommendation on the naming or renaming opportunities with gift levels along with the draft agreement to the City Council for final approval. Only after City Council approval may the City Sponsored or Recognized Support Groups begin soliciting and accepting donations for naming or renaming rights.

8. No final commitment to name a City Asset or portion thereof shall be made to a potential donor without the final approval by the Department Director and Assistant Chief Operating Officer or Chief Operating Officer. Naming or renaming rights that include funding will have final approval by City Council.

HISTORY:
“Naming of City Assets”
Adopted by Resolution R-311043 – 04/13/2017
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JANUARY 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.

MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: by Mayor Preciado at 5:17 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado, attended via zoom Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez, Councilman Luis Gravelle.

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Bermudez, Davis, Nevarez, Williams, Yang.

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.

Antony Lopez, City Manager adding an emergency item to New Business 10-D. it being time sensitive to Consider Accepting the Construction Bid and Awarding for the Active Transportation Project (ATP) Avenal Safe Route 269 Improvement Project.

Councilman made the motion to add emergency item to New Business 10-D., second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:34 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).

It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed session concerning:

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

Initiation of litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)).

Number of potential cases is: 1.

B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8).

It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to confer with its real property negotiator(s) concerning the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for this agency as follows:

Property Description: APN: 038-290-028
Negotiator(s): City Manager/City Attorney
Party with whom negotiating: Avenal Sand Drags Association, Inc.

Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms of Payment C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8).

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It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to confer with its real property negotiator(s) concerning the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for this agency as follows:

Property Description: APN: 040-320-009-000; & 040-320-014-000 Negotiator(s): City Manager / City Attorney
D. Conference with Labor Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54957.6).

It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives:

Designated representatives: -Bargaining Unit 4 -City Manager Mayor Preciado re-opened the City Council meeting at 6:36 p.m. with nothing to report.

PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

Alicia Jacobo, Senior Representative for State Senator Melissa Hurtado, District 16. However, we continue to have the city of Avenal and the entire Kings County is part of the Senator's district. She knows City Manager Lopez, already mentioned meeting with Senator Hurtado. Senator Hurtado sits on the following committees AG committee, as chair; Natural Resources, Water Climate/Environment, the Senate Committee on Health, and the Senate Committee on Human Services. These next four years. Lucky Friday the 13th, myself and our leadership team will be meeting with our City Manager Lopez to discuss some good opportunities.

Veronica Aguirre commented the following: 1) Happy to see on the agenda William Vallem and give recognition he deserves; 2) Landfill – the City Council need to check in on the investigation that George Anderson mentioned last report regarding fires; and 3) thanked City Manager Lopez for addressing the issue flooding all the water comes and collects right in front of her house.

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: December 8, 2022.

B. Ratify Resolution 2022-69, Accepting the Construction Bid and Awarding for the Active Transportation Project (ATP) Avenal Safe Routes to School State Route 269 Improvement Project.

C. Ratify Execution of Agreements with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) for service under the 2025 Power Marketing Plan: Full Load Service Contract 22-SNR-02757; & Scheduling Coordinator Contract 22-SNR-02758 (Resolution 2023-01
Council Member/Successor Agency Member Verdugo made motion to approve Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2023-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL

ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (CSO) FULL-TIME POSITION, UNDER POLICE DEPARTMENT. Councilman Gravelle motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

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

A. Discussion of Mid Valley Draft Agreement: City Manager:

City Manager Lopez reported that as of 2022 with the adoption of SB 1383 (Organics) the City and Mid Valley are now required to review and update its waste hauler agreement to be following all the new regulations and laws that have been adopted since the original agreement was executed in 2012. Staff would like direction from Council regarding additional services or ideas that Mid Valley can provide as part of the agreement so they may be structured into the agreement now. Some ideas (in no order):
• Offer cleaning of front load commercial services at multi-family complexes (clean/wash dumpsters or replace them on a regular basis)
• Cleanup large objects near dumpsters and help in notifying Code Enforcement so appropriate customer may be cited (would likely require update to Zoning Ordinance)
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• Pickup of tumbleweeds or assist PW in doing so
• Work with City on offering pickups for senior citizens of trash on more regular basis • Offering portable toilets for City events and partners/non-profits • Street Sweeper, schedule, and operating City equipment After a brief discussion, the City Council is in consensus to move forward with said agreement and discuss said items above.

B. Discussion of legislative needs to local/state elected officials for 2023-2024:

City Manager Lopez reported that Staff met with Assembly District 33’s new Assemblymember, Devin Mathis, and connect with his staff to coordinate future discussion of Avenal’s needs. Likewise, City Staff is scheduled to meet with Senator Hurtado’s Chief of Staff, Elizabeth Hess, on Friday January 13, and Congressman David Valadao’s local representative, Clayton Smith, in the coming days. Now is a good time to discuss and plan areas they may be able to help Avenal, so we can strategically work together with its elected officials.

Last year’s requests included:
• Funding for the Cutoff Road project, $5+ million
• Funding assistance for fire contract services deficit, helping pay the 600k a year in total service. • Funding for the Community Center project ($5 million requested, $2 million awarded by state – still awaiting Federal earmark news).
• Funding for a new water well to increase water allocation by the canal. • Funding for transportation opportunities and EV Chargers. • Assistance in funding a new Civic Center. Some ideas (in no particular order):
• Disaster preparedness with Avenal PD and Veterans’ Hall building improvements, such as new roof for both sites, and upgraded generator for the EOC.
• Funding and program assistance for the Senior Program/Veterans Hall, either with meals or helping remodel the Vets Hall. • Infrastructure for water/wastewater and roads (funding opportunities may be available soon).

C. Updates Regarding City Warrants, and Financial Statements: City Manager (Informational):

City Manager Lopez reported that As the Council is aware, City Staff is working with Price Paige & Company to help clean and organize the City’s financial books and bring all its numbers to actuality. Over the past few months, the Finance Department has worked closely with PP&C to provide all necessary information. The hope was to have an update and caught up on warrants and financial statements by the end of 2022, but many factors hindered PP&C from completing these tasks City Staff spoke to Josh Giosa, partner at PP&C who indicated they would provide a memo updating progress and current timeline for completing tasks for the City, as well as bank statements and General Ledger to show the status.

D. Discussion on conferring Resolution of Commendation to William Vallem:

City Manager Lopez reported that the City of Avenal started to work on trying to recognize contributions from community members.

The most recent was the Moran family with their years of service having Ace Hardware open for the city. He knows they have tried doing recognitions for volunteers and staff want to continue doing so. He would like to bring it to the Council's attention that there is a retired teacher of over 30-years that lives in Avenal Coach William (Bill) Vallem. Mr. Vallem also coached the soccer team for the high school club leagues, youth cross country and gone to national championships. Mr. Vallem received a lot of recognition and has done a lot of great work with the youth in the community. It’s time to present Mr. Vallem with like the City of Avenal presented the Moran Family with Resolution, Commendation, plaque to recognizing all the hard work that he's done, his contributions to the community.

The City Council was in consensus to recognizing Coach William (Bill) Vallem.

ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

1. Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Departments Activity Report: Rob Williams, Public Works Director.

Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor, reported on the following: 1) Code Enforcement; 2) Park & Landscaping; 3) Streets; 4) Water Distribution; 5) Wastewater Collection; and 6) Vehicle, Equipment, & Building Maintenance.

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2. IT Department Activity Report: Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager.

Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager reported the following: 1) Current projects – Phone System, email, On December 16th, Avenal City Hall terminated the IT Support Services contract with Kings County IT; 2) City Clerk software fill-up other departments; and 3) Other: Staff: -Prepares audio equipment for Kings Street -Introduces us to our new Verizon Representatives and explain our needs. -Reopen the conversation with CivicReady, Alert wire, and Everbridge about community communications (Texting, emails, etc.), staff turnover has restarted progress -Begin the process of migrating over the Police Department’s Apple Developer Account away from exChief Stiver’s account over to Cpt. Lujan. -Assists with Operation Gobble on November 22nd -Continues to work with KCAG to allow regular remote viewing and participation of their monthly meetings -Continues to maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities.

3. Activities Department Report: Anna Lara, Senior Recreation Leader.

City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) he will do Anna Lara report due to family emergency. 1) Dec 10th - GrinchMás Parade/ Tree Lighting, despite the horrible weather they the Parade and had 11 Parade entries. Pastor Ted opened with a Community Prayer, Avenal Assembly of God Church came out to sing a few carols and Mayor/ City Manager lit the Christmas Tree. After the tree lighting, we headed to the Theater where we showed a Christmas Movie; 2) Santa Pictures / Toy Giveaway at Theater had over 120 children come and take pictures with Santa and receive a toy. Toys were sponsored by Rent- a-Toilet. • Rudy Salas Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway – Over 200 Children received Toys; 3) Jan 6th Día de los Reyes Magos – held Friday at Veterans Hall over 270 children received toys. Families were able to sit down outside and eat food. This was all sponsored by the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation; 4) Special Thanks to our Public Works department for always being there to help setup/break down; 5) Future Events • February – Winter Flea Markets at Vets Hall – February 4th (event pending on Vendors) • Dinner/ Movie at Theater – Feb 11th Community Garden Updates • Restroom - Waiting on a quote- I have reached out several times to company and haven’t heard back. Rob is trying to make contact as well. Programs/ Classes • Zumba – Mon, Wed and Friday – 7pm-8pm • Veterans Hall – Community open space /Senior Center – Tuesdays /Wednesdays 2pm-4pm.

B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) California Department of Insurance: Richie M. Sayavong, Associate Governmental Program Analyst Richie M. Sayavong, Associate Governmental Program Analyst reported the following: 1) California Department of Insurance presentation overview California Department of Insurance (CDI) • California Law • California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program (CLCA) • How to Qualify & How To Apply • How You Can Partner with CDI & CLCA Regulate all lines of insurance • Regulate Insurance Companies, Agents, & Brokers • California is the largest insurance market in the U.S. ü $340 billion collected annually in premiums • Protect Consumers from Fraud and Abuse. Insurance Questions or Problems www.insurance.ca.gov 800-927-435.

PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. Consider Annual Review of Development Impact Fees (DIF), DIF Capital Improvement Plan, and Review of Funds and Balances for FY 2021/22
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution - Resolution 2023-02 City Manager Lopez reported as part of the annual reporting requirement, the City is required to make available certain information pertaining to the fees, plans for the use of fees, transfers or loans, etc. to the public prior to review by the City Council. Such information has been provided and was noticed and made available to the public within the timeline required. Said information is located at City Hall and available Monday- Friday during regular business hours. At a noticed public hearing, the City Council shall review the report and the Development Impact Fees to determine whether the fee amounts continue to be reasonably related to the impact of development and whether the described public facilities (including vehicles and equipment) are still needed. Changes can also be considered during this time. At this time, due to the pending audit, no purchases/changes, transfers, or amendments were made during this reporting period. Note: for FY 2021-2022, no changes were made to the fee schedule for Development Impact Fees. At this time, staff recommends, by Resolution, that the City Council consider making the following findings: 1. Development Impact Fees continue to be reasonably related to the impact of development; and 2. Described public facilities are still needed Mayor opened public hearing to consider Annual Review of Development Impact Fees (DIF), DIF Capital Improvement Plan, and Review of Funds and Balances for FY 2021/22 and there were no public comments at 7:47 p.m.

After a brief, discussion the following action was taken.

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RESOLUTION 2023-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL DECLARING,

ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AS REQUIRED PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

FEES, UPDATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND FEE BALANCES, AND FURTHER, MAKING THE

FINDINGS THAT THE FEE AMOUNTS CONTINUE TO BE REASONABLY RELATED TO THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT AND THE DESCRIBED PUBLIC FACILITIES ARE STILL NEEDED. Councilman Gravelle motioned to approve, second by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

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

City Manager 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.

Currently, 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.

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

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

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

City Manager Lopez reported that the 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 motioned to approve as recommended, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 9
Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – January 12, 2023

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

C. Consider Creation of Finance Manager Position: City Manager, Resolution 2023-03:

City Manager Lopez reported: As the Council is aware, the City continues to suffer staffing shortages and additional more complex workload with constant state reporting requirements and human resources procedures that require more time. The City’s Finance Department is the Director of Administrative Services, who serves as the HR Director, RISK Manager, and Finance Director, and the Finance Assistant. Whenever one or both employees are out, work piles on and it is hard to catch back up. Other cities, like City of Coalinga, have a staff of five employees who all help manage accounts payable, accounts receivable the general ledger, budgets, and audits. Avenal is in desperate need of additional help in the finance department as it finally weeds through years of delayed audits and financial statements which has impacted the City’s ability to quickly make decisions and act on opportunities, like refinancing the City’s bonds.

RESOLUTION 2023-03: ESTABLISHMENT OF A FINANCE MANAGER UNDER THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.

Councilman Gravelle motioned to approve as recommended, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Creation of Building Inspector Position: City Manager Resolution 2023-04:

City Manager Lopez report that when adopting the FY 2022/2023 Budget, Staff advised council on the creation of a building department line item for Personnel, with the intent of creating and adopting the Building Inspector position in 2022, adding $59,500 to the department’s budget. The purpose of brining an in-house building inspector is to reduce the cost to the City for building inspections by having Wildan consultants process them. Wildan charges travel milage, time, and a higher rate, at limited hours throughout the week. An in-house building inspector would be more flexible to work with the community’s hours and at a reduced cost to the city.

Staff recommend by Resolution, approve establishing one Building Inspector, Full-Time Position, in the Building Department under the Community Development Department. Fiscal Impact: $59,500 was allocated to the Building Department, Personnel Budget, of which was anticipated saving from moving away from Wildan. Any costs not spent on Wildan will be moved to this budget, or viceverse depending on when a building inspector is hired and ready to handle inspections.

After a brief, discussion the following action was taken.

RESOLUTION 2023-04: ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approve Building Inspector Position, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Consider Bush Engineering’s request to Withdraw ATP Project Bid: City Manager, Resolution 2023-05 City Manager Lopez has received letter Bush engineering requesting to withdraw their bid for the ATP Project due to a technical specification this take the City Council action to release Bush Engineering from the ATP Project Bid. Staff recommends accepting by resolution to withdraw said request.

After a brief discussion, the following action was taken.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 10
Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – January 12, 2023

RESOLUTION 2023-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL CONSENTING TO RELEASE BUSH ENGINEERING, INC. OF ITS DECEMBER 1, 2022, AVENAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SR 269 BID.

Councilman Verdugo motioned to approve request to Withdraw ATP Project Bid, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

C. Consider acquisition of APN, 038-290-028-000: City Manager & City Attorney:

City Manager Lopez reported that on October 3, 2007, the City of Avenal had entered an Agreement with the Avenal Sand Drags Association, Inc., for the purchase of property associated with the Sand Drags Track Facility. The Agreement for the purchase of property gave the City of Avenal the right to repurchase the Sand Drags Track Facility for the amount paid by Avenal Sand. The City of Avenal desires and has expressed interest in repurchasing the Sand Drags Track Facility and right to repurchase requires a finding by the City of Avenal, in its sole discretion, that the sand drags track and/or other uses conducted by the Avenal Sand Drags Association, Inc., are no longer in the best interests of the City of Avenal Drags Association, Inc..

Moses Diaz City Attorney stated if you look at on page 2 finding #2, it said that the City Council of the City of Avenal that no longer in the best interest of the city. So that's a finding that under the agreement for this property, the city has the sole discretion on to make that. Excited about it I know the printed version says 07 but this would be resolution 2023. Staff recommends approve resolution acquisition of APN 038-290-028.
2023-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE OPTION TO REPURCHASE SAND DRAGS TRACK FACILITY. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

D. Consider awarding a contract to supply and install a battery energy storage system at Wastewater Treatment Plant to R&D Electric.

Alfonso Manrique, AM Consulting Engineers reported that in August 2017, the City submitted an application to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for the construction of a Solar PV System at the City’s WWTP. In July 2019, the City executed a funding agreement for a CWSRF Construction Grant for the construction of the Solar PV System at the WWTP. AM Consulting Engineers prepared procurement documentation for the Solar PV System. The project was awarded to Kuykendall Solar. During the solar interconnection application process, the City found that PG&E’s grid that supplies power to the WWTP is at full capacity and export of solar energy would not be allowed. In order for the Solar PV System to work, there is a need to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to store excess Solar PV energy and release it during times when the solar system is not producing. AM Consulting Engineers worked with Tesla to determine the size of a battery that would be able to store most of the energy produced by the Solar System. AM Consulting Engineers prepared a bid solicitation package to supply and install a BESS at the WWTP. One bid was opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on December 14, 2022. The bid amount submitted by R&D Electric was $3,745,250. AM Consulting has reviewed the bid from R&D Electric and confirmed that the bid is complete, and the contractor is qualified for this project.

AM Consulting Engineers recommends that the City of Avenal City Council award the supply and installation of a Battery Energy Storage System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to R&D Electric for a total bid amount of $3,745,250. This is an emergency item as the project has been delayed multiple times and the supplier must secure the equipment as soon as possible to avoid further delays to the project and meet the grand deadlines for the project. Staff was made aware of this information and the State’s willingness to provide additional funding after the agenda and packet had been finalized.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AWARDING

CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AT THE January 26, 2023 Pg. 11
Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – January 12, 2023

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO R&D ELECTRIC FOR A TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $3,745,250. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approve request to awarding a contract to supply and install a battery energy storage system at Wastewater Treatment Plant to R&D Electric, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:

Councilman Gravelle reported: 1) Thanked all city staff for all they do.

City Manager Lopez reported 1) City Hall will be closed Monday Martin Luther King.

City Attorney Diaz reported: 1) New Laws AB2449, AB361, AB992 and cannabis.

Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) Thanked Staff and everyone attending.

City Council went into Closed Session at 9:37 p.m. Mayor open meeting at 10:30 p.m. with nothing to report out of Closed Session.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
January 26, 2023 Pg. 12

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio&aSitaOoIthH:oUOGŠ”

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2022; 3:00 P.M.

AVENAL CITY HALL 919 SKYLINE BLVD. 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 3:05 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado, attended via zoom Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez, Councilman Luis Gravelle.

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz.

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.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Scheduled FY 23-24 for July through June 2024:

Antony Lopez, City Manager Resolution 2023-08: The ROPS consists of the obligations of the Successor Agency as of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and a projected debt obligation schedule. The ROPS is identical to previous ROPS however it is for the entire fiscal year and the debt obligation has been updated for the fiscal 23/24 year. Staff has included: the Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports; Bond Administration Fees, Prior Period Adjustments (PPA); Administration costs, and, debt obligation. In total, the Successor Agency (City) is requesting $464,650 of Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) be used and make payment of the Successor Agency’s enforceable obligations in 2023-24. These obligations, as well as the Successor Agency wind-down, are expected to continue until August 2026, when the 2005 RDA Revenue Bonds are paid off. The ROPS is subject to approval by the Kings County Oversight Board. Once approved by the Oversight Board, copies of said resolution and ROPS will be sent to the County Auditor Controller and the State Department of Finance for approval. The ROPS is due no later than February 1, 2023.

Staff recommends by Resolution, adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

A RESOLUTION2023-08: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) APPROVING A RECOGNIZED PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) PURSUANT TO AB X1 26, FOR JULY 2023 THROUGH JUNE 2024. Councilman Verdugo motioned to approve Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – A.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 13
Roll Call Vote:

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

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ADJOURNMENT:

City Manager Lopez reported: 1) Reef Sunset Unified School District invited the City Council & Staff to breakfast at 10:am - new gym and 2) update on Josh- Price and Page working with Soto Mayor regarding audit. Also, letting him know that Brandy Jolly CPAs are willing to take on from the 2021/22 audit onwards and are in good standing with financials. And on another note, next week's meeting he will be attending virtually.

There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
January 26, 2023 Pg. 14
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO 3. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: January 19, 2022
RE: Consider Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 23-24 for July 2023 through June 2024
INFORMATION:

The ROPS consists of the obligations of the Successor Agency as of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and a projected debt obligation schedule.

The ROPS is identical to previous ROPS however it is for the entire fiscal year and the debt obligation has been updated for the fiscal 23/24 year. Staff has included: the Annual Continuing Disclosure Reports; Bond Administration Fees, Prior Period Adjustments (PPA); Administration costs, and, debt obligation.

In total, the Successor Agency (City) is requesting $464,650 of Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) be used and make payment of the Successor Agency’s enforceable obligations in 2023-24. These obligations, as well as the Successor Agency wind-down, are expected to continue until August 2026, when the 2005 RDA Revenue Bonds are paid off.

The ROPS is subject to approval by the Kings County Oversight Board. Once approved by the Oversight Board, copies of said resolution and ROPS will be sent to the County AuditorController and the State Department of Finance for approval. The ROPS is due no later than February 1, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION:

By Resolution, adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

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January 26, 2023 Pg. 16
January 26, 2023 Pg. 17
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - Summary Filed for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Period Successor Agency: Avenal
County: Kings
Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
23-24A Total
(July -
December)
23-24B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 23-24
Total
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ 178,659 $ - $ 178,659 B Bond Proceeds - - -
C Reserve Balance - - -
D Other Funds 178,659 - 178,659
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ 200,166 $ 85,825 $ 285,991 F RPTTF 137,591 23,250 160,841
G Administrative RPTTF 62,575 62,575 125,150
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 378,825 $ 85,825 $ 464,650 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:

Name Title
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency. /s/
Signature Date
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Avenal
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Item
# Project Name Obligation Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Payee Description Project
Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired
ROPS
23-24
Total
ROPS 23-24A (Jul - Dec)
23-24A
Total
ROPS 23-24B (Jan - Jun)
23-24B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin RPTTF
$1,465,900 $464,650 $- $- $178,659 $137,591 $62,575 $378,825 $- $- $- $23,250 $62,575 $85,825 1 2005
Revenue
Bonds
Revenue
Bonds
Issued
On or
Before
12/31/10
09/01/
2005
08/15/2026 US Bank Bonds
issued to
fund nonhousing
project/curb,
gutter &
sidewalks
RDA
Project
Area
1,334,750 N $333,500 - - 178,659 131,591 - $310,250 - - - 23,250 - $23,250 2 2005
Revenue
Bonds Admin
Fees
Fees 09/01/
2005
08/15/2026 US Bank Admin. Bond
Fees
RDA
Project
Area
3,500 N $3,500 - - - 3,500 - $3,500 - - - - - $-
4 Annual
Continuing
Disclosure
Report
Fees 01/01/
2014
06/30/2026 NBS Local
Gov.

Solution
Annual
Continuing
Disclosure
Report
RDA
Project
Area
2,500 N $2,500 - - - 2,500 - $2,500 - - - - - $-
6 Administrative
Costs
Admin
Costs
01/01/
2014
06/30/2026 Employees
of
Successor
Agency
Payroll cost/
Employee
Admin.

Cost
125,150 N $125,150 - - - - 62,575 $62,575 - - - - 62,575 $62,575 January 26, 2023 Pg. 19
Avenal
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.

A B C D E F G H
ROPS 20-21 Cash Balances
(07/01/20 - 06/30/21)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued
on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS
RPTTF and
Reserve
Balances retained
for future
period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.

Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/20)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution
amount.
- - 43,994 251,810 62,660 E1 - 18-19 PPA
2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/21)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 20-21 total
distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
- - - 82 409,503
3 Expenditures for ROPS 20-21 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/21)
- - - 8,255 471,623
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/21) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
- - 43,994 64,978 - E4 - 18-19 PPA F4 - 22-23 ROPS Approval 5 ROPS 20-21 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 20-21 PPA
form submitted to the CAC
No entry required 540
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/21)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $- $- $178,659 $- F6 - Requested in 23-24 ROPS
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Avenal
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) - Notes July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Item # Notes/Comments
1 2
4 6
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January 26, 2023 Pg. 22
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 Council Members
FROM: Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community and Economic Development DATE: JANUARY 26, 2023
SUBJECT: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR

FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND
ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2021-2022 FUNDING

YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM AND INSTRUCTING THE

STATE TO DISENCUMBER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM EXISTING
STANDARD AGREEMENT NO. 16-CDBG-11133 AND ADD SUCH
FUNDS INTO NEW STANDARD AGREEMENT NO. 22-CDBG-NH-00001
BACKGROUND:

The City was awarded funds under the 2016 Community Development Block Grant “Notice of Funding Availability” (NOFA) in the amount of $1,850,000 to fund a Homebuyer Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs, as well as the Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center “Community Center”. At the time of award $1,209,302 was committed for the development of the Community Center which identified all site improvements, utilities, site and building infrastructure, building installation, interior framing, wall finishes, kitchen fixtures (no appliances), bathrooms, fire sprinklers, metal rollup doors, signage, ventilation, fans, plumbing, air conditioning, exterior lighting, smoke detectors, electrical, lighting and phone service.

The initial application submitted proposed beneficiaries of 15,005 individuals upon full project completion/amenities and operation of the facility. The considerable number of beneficiaries is based on this facility being the only recreational facility available in Avenal, as well as the only facility of its kind available to two other isolated communities located within 20 miles of Avenal (Coalinga and Kettleman City). Upon completion, the Community Center will house all community indoor sport leagues for both youth and adults, host tournaments and act as the recreational hub within the community.

A budget amendment was requested on January 12, 2017, reducing funds awarded to both the Homebuyer Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs, moving funds of $290,698 to the Community Center Project to aid in covering increase material and labor costs. * The additional $100,000 in CDBG Program Income (PI) has not materialized because the only source of PI at the City of Avenal are loan payoffs and monthly loan payments from our CDBG-funded First-Time Homebuyer and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation loans. We have not had enough loan payoffs/payments on CDBG housing loans to allocate additional funds to the Avenal Community Center Project.

On May 29, 2020, a request for an extension of time and additional funding letter was sent to HCD for review. Once notification was given to HCD on August 19, 2020, approval was granted and an additional funding of $600,079 was added to the Parks and Recreation Facilities (03F) fund of Contract 16-CDBGJanuary 26, 2023 Pg. 23 City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 – C
11133. Since then, construction has halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the drafting and designing of Phase 2 and Phase 3 had not been officially completed until October of 2020. With all the final calculations of what is still needed to be constructed and the remaining timeline, the City is in the process of reducing its scope of work to Phase 2 portion of the project and work simultaneously to a full buildout project. The direction which the city has now chosen would be more conducive in regards of construction and development.

Due to HCD moving from one finance system to another and the 2016 CDBG grants that have not been closed out or still have funding, HCD is requesting those agencies to adopt a new resolution and sign a new standard agreement to implement the funds into the new system, therefore, in the December of 2022, HCD has subsequently requested the City Council to adopt a Resolution that approves a new grant and move the unused funds of $246,264.00 from the expired Standard Agreement 16-CDBG-11133 to the new Standard Agreement 22-CDBG-NH-00001.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Recommends that the City Council approved and adopts Resolution No. 2023- __09__ , a resolution approving an application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2021-2022 funding year of the State CDBG program and instructing the State to disencumber unspent funds from existing Standard Agreement No. 16-CDBG-11133 and add such funds into new Standard Agreement No. 22-CDBG-NH-00001; authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee*, to execute and deliver all applications and act on the City’s behalf in all matters pertaining to all such applications; authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee*, to enter into, execute and deliver the grant agreement (i.e., Standard Agreement 22-CDBG-NH-00001) and any and all subsequent amendments thereto HCD for the purposes of the grant and authorizes the City Manager, or designee*, to sign and submit Funds Requests and all required reporting forms and other documentation as may be required by the State of California from time to time in connection with the grant.

FISCAL IMPACT:

NONE. Existing Account for the Community Center will remain the same under the original Grant Account 16- CDBG- 11133 unless stated otherwise from Director of Admin Services.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 24
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023- ______

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE

EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2021-2022 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM AND

INSTRUCTING THE STATE TO DISENCUMBER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM EXISTING STANDARD AGREEMENT NO. 16-CDBG-11133 AND ADD SUCH FUNDS INTO NEW STANDARD AGREEMENT NO. 22-CDBG-NH-00001
WHEREAS, in December 2016 the City and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) entered into Standard Agreement No. 16-CDBG11133 for the City of Avenal Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Program and Parks and Recreation Facilities (Grant Program) for $2,450,079.00.

WHEREAS, in April 2020 HCD approved an extension for the Grant Program to October 25, 2021.

WHEREAS, the city is committed for the development of the Community Center which identified all site improvements, utilities, site and building infrastructure, building installation, interior framing, wall finishes, kitchen fixtures (no appliances), bathrooms, fire sprinklers, metal rollup doors, signage, ventilation, fans, plumbing, air conditioning, exterior lighting, smoke detectors, electrical, lighting and phone service; WHEREAS, HCD requested the City Council adopt a Resolution formalizing the request to amend Standard Agreement No. 16-CDBG-11133 to extend the term of the agreement.

WHEREAS, City Council passed Resolution No. 2020-27 on June 25, 2020, to amend Standard Agreement No. 16-CDBG-11133 to extend the term of the agreement.

WHEREAS, HCD has subsequently requested the City Council to adopt a Resolution that approves a new grant and move the unused funds of $246,264.00 from the expired Standard Agreement 16-CDBG-11133 to the new Standard Agreement 22- CDBG-NH-00001.

WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to enter into Standard Agreement 22- CDBG- NH-00001 to finalize the Grant Program and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute such Standard Agreement on behalf of the City.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Avenal as follows:

SECTION 1:

The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the submission to the State of California of one or more application(s) in the aggregate amount, not to exceed, of $246, 264.00 for the following CDBG activities, pursuant to the January 2022 CDBG NOFA:

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2 Activity Dollar Amount Requested
Public Facilities $246,264.00
General Administration $16,822.00
SECTION 2:

The City of Avenal hereby approves the use of Program Income in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 for the CDBG activities described in Section 1.

SECTION 3:

The City of Avenal acknowledges compliance with all state and federal public participation requirements in the development of its application(s), the transfer of prior grant funds as described hereinabove, and the entry by the City into new Standard Agreement 22-CDBGNH-00001 with the State.

SECTION 4:

The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee*, to execute and deliver all applications and act on the City’s behalf in all matters pertaining to all such applications.

SECTION 5:

The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee*, to enter into, execute and deliver the grant agreement (i.e., Standard Agreement 22-CDBG-NH-00001) and any and all subsequent amendments thereto HCD for the purposes of the grant.

SECTION 6:

The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee*, to sign and submit Funds Requests and all required reporting forms and other documentation as may be required by the State of California from time to time in connection with the grant.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Avenal held on 01/26/2023 by the following vote:

AYES: _____ NOES: _____
ABSENT: _____ ABSTAIN: _____
___________________________ ________
Authorized Signature Date
Mayor Alvaro Preciado
Signer’s Title
January 26, 2023 Pg. 26
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CITY OF AVENAL
I, Maria Ortiz, City Clerk of the City of Avenal, State of California, hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said on this 26 day of January, 2023.

Maria “Angie” Ortiz, City Clerk
of the City of Avenal, State of California
By: __________________________________
January 26, 2023 Pg. 27
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: January 26, 2023
RE: Consider Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Avenal California, Designating and Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents for the Purposes of Accepting Funds from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program
INFORMATION:

On August 17, 2022, City Staff, along with help from CrisCom and local representatives of the California Health Collaborative, submitted a grant to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to an RFP for funding that supports local enforcement efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors. Funding for the Tobacco Grant Program was a result of the passage of the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop. 56) increasing taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products by $2.00 starting in April 2017.

The City applied for funding that will support the creation of a community task force and host educational events to curb the use of tobacco among the youth, along with direct enforcement through shoulder tap operations and meetings with tobacco retailers. A chief component of this grant is the creation and hiring of a Community Services Officer (CSO), who will spearhead these efforts for the Police Department. The City is being awarded $158,673 to fund these activities through June of 2025.

As part of the award, the City is required to respond with a Letter of Intent to accept the award, and to commit to the requirements of the grant by executing a resolution and MOU with DOJ.

On December 8, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution 2022-62 which authorized City Staff to move forward with accepting the award.

Attached is a resolution which the Department of Justice is requesting be approved by the City Council to accept the funds from the grant from FY 2021-2025, the duration of the grant period, along with an MOU that will be executed by City Staff.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 2023-10 Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Tobacco Grant Funds for $158,673, RFP: DOJ-PROP56-2022-23-1.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 28
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING

AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS

TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACCEPTING FUNDS

FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM.

RESOLUTION 2023-_11__
WHEREAS, the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program requires that the Avenal City Council obtain a resolution in order accept grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal desires to continue to accept the Tobacco Grant Program for grant years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025; and WHEREAS, on April 21, 2022, the City Council of the City of Avenal authorized the City Manager to execute said applications and documents.

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 JANUARY 23, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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. That the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute and submit for and on behalf of the City of Avenal, a local government established under the laws of the State of California, applications and other related documents, including agreements amendments, extensions, and grant award documents, for the purpose of obtaining grant funding from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program.

3. That this authorization shall be in effect for the duration of the FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25 grant periods.
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January 26, 2023 Pg. 29
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE City of Avenal Police Department Tobacco Grant Program DOJ-PROP56-2022-23-1-002

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

PURPOSE
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by the Department of Justice (“Department”) and the City of Avenal Police Department (“Grantee”), for the purpose of disbursing grant funds to Grantee for reimbursement of expenditures in compliance with the California Code of Regulations and the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Grantee Handbook.

Commencing January 1, 2023, the California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 5: Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program (“TGP Regulations”) shall govern the policies and procedures of the Tobacco Grant Program.

The TGP Regulations, Request for Proposals, Grantee Handbook (dated April 2022), and Summary of Award document are hereby incorporated by reference into this MOU. Grantee will expend funds for the purposes identified in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements are to be funded under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016, approved by the voters as Proposition 56.

COST REIMBURSEMENT
The Department agrees to reimburse Grantee in arrears, for Grantee’s actual expenditures in performing the project or scope of work included in the approved Summary of Award document. Reimbursements will be made upon receipt of invoices from Grantee and approval of the invoices by the Department, in accordance with the reimbursement procedures set forth in the TGP Regulations and Grantee Handbook.

BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
It is mutually agreed, if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year and/or any subsequent years covered under the MOU does not appropriate sufficient funds, the MOU shall be of no further force and effect. In the event this situation occurs, the Department shall have no liability to reimburse/pay any funds to Grantee, or to furnish any other considerations under this MOU. As well, Grantee shall not be obligated to continue performing the provisions of this MOU, for which the Grantee would have been reimbursed.

If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted in the Budget Act for purposes of this MOU, the Department shall have the option to either cancel this MOU with no liability occurring to the Department, or offer an addendum to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.

PROJECT BREACH-TERMINATION
Failure of a Grantee to comply with this MOU or the TGP Regulations shall be treated by the Department as a breach of contract. If an act of noncompliance occurs, the Department may take actions described within the TGP Regulations, including termination. The Department may terminate this MOU and be relieved of any obligation to disburse grant funds to Grantee should Grantee fail to perform the scope of work at the time and in the manner provided in this MOU.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Addendum – No addendum or variation of the terms of this MOU is valid unless made in writing, and signed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties.

Assignment – This MOU is not assignable by Grantee in whole or in part.

Indemnification – Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Department, its officers, agents and employees from all claims, liabilities, or losses in connection with the performance of this MOU.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 30
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE City of Avenal Police Department Tobacco Grant Program DOJ-PROP56-2022-23-1-002

TERMS
Grant Duration: 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Award Amount
Category of Expenditure
Budget
FY 2022-
2023
Budget
FY 2023-
2024
Budget
FY 2024-
2025
Budget
FY 2025-
2026
Personal Services $45,931 $45,931 $45,931 $0
Operating Expenses and Equipment $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 Administrative Costs (Not to Exceed
5%) $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $0
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT $158,673
The time limit for reimbursements against this award ends 6/30/2026. Requests for reimbursement received after 7/15/2026 cannot be considered by the Department.

GRANTEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
City of Avenal Police Department
919 Skyline Boulevard
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5766
[email protected]

AUTHORIZATION
The Department and Grantee, by their duly authorized officials, have executed this MOU on the respective dates indicated below. This MOU and any future addendums shall be e-mailed to [email protected], care of the Division of Operations, Local Assistance Unit, Tobacco Grant Program, and will become fully executed upon completion of signatures from all parties.
___________________________________ ___________________ NAME: Date
Title:

Agency:
___________________________________ ___________________ NAME: Date
Title:

Agency:
___________________________________ ___________________ NAME: Date
Title:

Agency:

January 26, 2023 Pg. 31
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE City of Avenal Police Department Tobacco Grant Program DOJ-PROP56-2022-23-1-002

__________________________________ ___________________
SHAYNA RIVERA, Grant Manager Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
___________________________________ ___________________ STACY HEINSEN, Administrative Manager Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
__________________________________ ___________________
CHRIS RYAN, Chief Date
Division of Operations
California Department of Justice
January 26, 2023 Pg. 32
Coach William Vallem
WHEREAS, for over four decades, William “Bill” Vallem has been a resident of Avenal, originally from Palo Alto, California; and
WHEREAS, Bill dedicated 38 years of service as an educator in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District (RSUSD); and
WHEREAS, as an educator, Bill coached thousands of Avenal youth in the disciplines of cross country, track & field, and soccer; and
WHEREAS, between 1980 to the present, Coach Bill Vallem led numerous youth sports teams to multiple local, regional, and national tournaments and championships, chief among them being four CIF Central Section championships in both cross-country and soccer; and WHEREAS, during Bill’s coaching career, he has challenged hundreds of youth in their own personal development, serving as a mentor by providing training, guidance and counsel, to help build the character and confidence of Avenal's youth; and WHEREAS, today Coach Vallem continues serving Avenal’s youth, dedicating time and resources to continue seeking excellence in the sports of cross country, track & field, and soccer; and
WHEREAS, the totality of Coach Vallem’s contributions, successes, awards and recognitions that he has brough to Avenal are unmeasurable and certain to continue; and Now, therefore, be it resolved, the City Council of the City of Avenal acknowledges and extends its gratitude for the contributions of the William Vallem to the City of Avenal and its residents.

Presented this 26th day of January, 2023
Álvaro M. Preciado, Mayor
Alejandro Ramírez, Mayor Pro Tem
Pablo Hernández, Councilmember
Louis “Lou” Gravelle, Councilmember
Ricardo Verdugo, Councilmember
Resolution of Commendation
January 26, 2023 Pg. 33
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. ___–
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community and Economic Development DATE: January 26, 2023
SUBJECT: January 2023 MONTHLY REPORT
Planning Division:
- Processing Zoning Land Use Applications, Land Division Applications and Current Planning Site Plan Reviews Zoning Permits – Site Plan Review No. 21-07 is currently being reviewed and a decision letter is being rendered this week.

Long Range Planning:

Zoning, Subdivision and Building Ordinance – Staff are currently working on updates and revisions with QK, specifically with our Signs and Enforcement language. We are still continuing to move forward in regard to the types of uses. City Staff is considering holding an informal discussion on Cannabis with the Planning Commission on the next planning commission meeting. City staff will coordinate with City Attorney and QK to discuss some items in regards of cannabis uses within the zoning ordinance.

GIS – Staff is currently working on an updated mapping system to make it easier for residences to find out information on their zoning and their parcel Numbers. Staff will be asking the County for some supplemental help to make sure the data is up to date.

Building Division:

Building and Permit Applications- The City has 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 FOR PERMIT ONLINE. We also have a QR code for the Online portal. If any applicant, community member or resident has any questions, we are happy to help answer and show you how to submit online. PLEASE NOTE:
any new building permits being submitted now will need to comply with the new 2022 California Building Code. If they do not comply with new building regulations, they will be rejected and considered incomplete.

From January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, the city has had 331 electronic submissions of Building permits, issued 295 building permits, and has done over 1,000 inspections. This is the first calendar year that we can capture the activities of the building division through our online portal. This process has made it quite easy for us to calculate revenue collected and the development activities that have been happening here within the city.

Economic Development (CrissComm):

Monthly Report and Update from Economic Development Team CrisCom January 26, 2023 Pg. 34
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. ___–
Grants:

Avenal Safe Route to School ATP Cycle 4 – QK is working with the Public Works Department in regard to this project now, any details about implementation should be coming from the public works Director and or City Engineer.

Avenal Kids Pocket Park – City staff are waiting for the city engineer to okay the Bid information and then it will be forwarded over to O’Dell Engineering to help with the bidding. If the documentation is acceptable public works will also be working on taking the project out for bid approximately the same time as the ATP project.

Programs:

First Time Home Buyer Program – Flyer is available at City Hall. Ongoing program that is implemented by Self-help Enterprise on behalf of the city for any information please contact Self Help Enterprises.

Home Rehabilitation Program- Flyer are available at City Hall. Ongoing program that is implemented by Self-help Enterprise on behalf of the city for any information please contact Self Help Enterprises.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program - Flyer are available at City Hall. Brand New Program that is implemented by Self-help Enterprise on behalf of the city. Prior to Speaking to Self-help if you are interested in building or rehabbing an existing ADU please contact Community & economic development to see if your property is eligible for an ADU and of a Zoning land use permit is required prior to implementation.

Kings County ARPA Small Business Assistance Program – This program is a COUNTY program, and it is available to Avenal Business owners. Please Contact the Kings County Economic Development Corporation if you are interested and for more information. Flyers are available at city hall and https://www.countyofkings.com/departments/general-services/jto-edc January 26, 2023 Pg. 35
Chief’s Monthly Report
January 20, 2023
Organizational Priorities
I. Leadership Stability
• Hosted Avenal Police Officers Association meeting in January; first of regular meetings intended to address concerns or issues early and create bonds of trust between POA and Chief. • Attended California Legislative Update meeting. SB2 is a significant item that agencies must understand. • Addressed expectations and performance with staff
• Meet with outside Investigator regarding two open administrative investigations • Created a temporary Administrative Sergeant position. All four sergeants expressed interest, therefore we are rotating sergeants through this assignment.

II. Recruit and Retain the best
• Participated in several interviews for Police Officer, Records Clerk, and Community Service Officer • Hosted and spoke at Sergeants meeting- emphasized expectations.

III. International Model of Community Trust
• Distributed over 100 Christmas cards to residents, business owners, etc • Met with California Resources Corporation representative. • Participated in the “Christmas Parade.”
• Attended “Cafe y Champurrada con la Placa” which was very well attended- Organized by Sr. Officer Deleon • Interviewed with Governor Newsom’s office for Senate Bill 2 POST decertification panel. I was selected as one of nine members.
• Participated in “Santa on Patrol” with Mayor, Councilman Verdugo, City Manager, Tuttle and Francisco López.

This was a major hit- Organized by Sergeant Mendez.
• Attended “Día de Los Reyes Magos” event at Vets Hall
• Attended Rotary meeting and presented Maria Cabrera with Recognition plaque • Attended first planning session for Spring Police Block Party on March 22nd IV. Amongst the safest cities in America
• Department hosted a “Gang intelligence Class “presented by California Department of Corrections • Attended Active Shooter training presented by Sergeant Tyler Stryd V. Embrace wellness amongst our employees
• Attended California Police Chiefs virtual wellness meeting January 26, 2023 Pg. 36
Significant Incidents
Pursuit / Gun recovered:

On January 13th, 9:00 pm, officers attempted a traffic stop, however the occupants failed to yield. The vehicle crashed at the Cutoff and 3 of the 4 suspects ran but were caught. One suspect was in possession of a firearm and booked. The driver was charged with failing to yield. All were believed to be gang members.

Carjacking arrest / Helpful Avenal residents:

On January 14th, at approx. 1:00 pm, we received a call in the area of Fifth/Merced, regarding a robbery with several subjects physically assaulting an elderly woman and taking her purse. During the struggle, bystanders came to her assistance. One of the suspects jumped into a good Samaritans vehicle and took off in it. When officers arrived, there were multiple people pointing us towards the suspects. One suspect cooperated.

Another struggled but was eventually taken into custody. Through a witness we were able to identify the third suspect who escaped in the vehicle. The suspects were charged with multiple felonies to include robbery, carjacking, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. The two arrested remain in custody.

Gun Call / School Lockdown:

On January 18th, just after 3:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a physical fight involving students in front of Avenal High School. One juvenile ran inside a nearby house and retrieved a rifle and pointed it at persons.

The suspect then ran back into the residence but was eventually contacted. A search warrant was obtained and the rifle was recovered. It was a pellet gun. The juvenile suspect was cited.

Recognition:

Officer of the Year “Courage to Lead” Award:

Sr. Officer Austin Rodrigues
January 26, 2023 Pg. 37
January 26, 2023 Pg. 38
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: January 26, 2023
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. On October 17, 2022, Governor Newsom announced that the COVID-19 emergency will end on February 28, 2022. After that point, Staff recommends ending the Local Emergency Declaration.

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.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 39
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: January 26, 2023
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.

As of May 18, 2022, USBR has conditionally allocated 2,000 acre feet of water to the City of Avenal as Public Health & Safety use. On average in the last few years, the City has utilized roughly 2,300 acre feet of water under Tier III drought emergency conditions. As the City continues growing and new houses being build, 2,000 acre feet of water may not be enough and additional water may be need.

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.

January 26, 2023 Pg. 40