Agenda — City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority, June 22, 2023

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JUNE 22, 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: Avenal Community Garden - Plans and Ideas Discussion 4:15 p.m.

LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-06 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-29
(SA) LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-02 PFA LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-01 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 Employees Bargaining Units 1-5 / APOA B. Personnel (Government Code §54957(b)).

Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• 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 jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency. State Law prohibits any member of the Council/Agency from commenting or acting on matters not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes are allowed per person.

Special Recognitions: Officers José García Gonzales and Joshua Alvarado

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 June 8, 2023.

B. Consider FY 2023/24 Local Transportation Fund Claim (LTF): Resolution 2023-30.

C. Consider Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Avenal and County of Kings for the Collection of Impact Fees: Resolution 2023-31.

D. Consider Amending the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings to Require a One (1) Inch Water Meter on all New Construction Single-Family Residential Homes: Resolution 2023-32.

E. Consider Adopting Regular City Council/Successor Agency/PFA Meetings Schedule for 2023-2025.

F. Consider Adopting a Resolution Recognizing The Need for a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program and Taking Steps to Form the Necessary Committee: Resolution 2023-33.

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

A. Discuss the Avenal Community Garden - Plans and Ideas (Discussion/Action).

B. Report on June 11, 2023 LaNeva Jaripeo y Baile.

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7. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

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

2. Police Department Report: Chief Robert Nevarez
B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) None.

8. PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. Consider Accepting the Submittal of the Community Development Block Grant 2019/2020 Over-the - Counter Application for Avenal Community Sport and Recreation Center:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution: Resolution 2023-34

9. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Discuss potential budget priorities list for FY 2023/2024 budget.

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, June 19, 2023.
__ /s/ Maria Ortiz
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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CIUDAD DE AVENAL
"Capital Mundial® del Pistacho"
REUNIÓN ORDINARIA DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL / AGENCIA
SUCESORA / PFA EL 22 DE JUNIO 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: Avenal Community Garden - Discusión de Planes e Ideas 4:15 p.m.

ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-06 CIUDAD ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-29 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-02 PFA ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-01 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 cerrada para revisar su posición e instruir a sus representantes designados:

Representantes designados: Unidades de negociación de empleados de la ciudad 1-5 / APOA B. Personal (Código de Gobierno §54957(b)).

Considere la evaluación del desempeño de los empleados públicos para el puesto de:
• 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 jurisdicción 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.

Reconocimientos especiales: Oficiales José García Gonzales y Joshua Alvarado

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 el 8 de junio de 2023.

B. Considere el reclamo del Fondo de Transporte Local (LTF) del año fiscal 2023/24: Resolución 2023-30.

C. Considere aprobar un Acuerdo Intergubernamental entre la Ciudad de Avenal y el Condado de Kings para el Cobro de Tarifas de Impacto: Resolución 2023-31.

D. Considere enmendar las especificaciones y dibujos estándar de la Ciudad para requerir un medidor de agua de una (1) pulgada en todas las viviendas residenciales unifamiliares de nueva construcción: Resolución 2023-32.

E. Considere adoptar un calendario regular de reuniones del Concejo Municipal / Agencia Sucesora / PFA para 2023-2025.

F. Considere adoptar una resolución que reconozca la necesidad de un programa de agregación de opciones comunitarias (CCA) y tomar medidas para formar el comité necesario: Resolución 2023-33.

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

A. Discuta el Jardín Comunitario Avenal - Planes e Ideas (Discusión/Acción).

B. Informe del 11 de junio de 2023 LaNeva Jaripeo y Baile.

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

A. Informes de actividad:

1. Informe del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario: Kao Nou Yang, Director

2. Informe del Departamento de Policía: Jefe Robert Nevarez

B. Presentaciones especiales/informes:
1) Ninguno.

8. AUDIENCIA(s) PÚBLICA(s):

A. Considere aceptar la presentación de la Solicitud de Venta Libre de la Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario 2019/2020 para el Centro de Deportes y Recreación Comunitarios Avanal:
• Informe del personal
• Audiencia pública
• Discusión/Acción: Aprobación por Resolución: Resolución 2023-34

9. NEGOCIO ANTIGUO:

A. Discuta la lista de posibles prioridades presupuestarias para el presupuesto del año fiscal 2023/2024.

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 19 de junio de 2023.
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Maria Ortiz, Secretaria Municipal
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CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JUNE 8, 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.

MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: by Mayor Preciado at 5:20 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilmen’s: Luis Gravelle, Ricardo Verdugo, Mayor Alvaro Preciado.

ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Ramirez, Councilmen Pablo Hernandez.

STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Price, Bermudez, Williams, Verdugo.

LEGAL COUNCEL: Moses Diaz.

CITY CLERK:

The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:23 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION: (City/Successor Agency):

A. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).

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

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

Number of potential cases is: 1.

B. 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 Employees Bargaining Units 1-5/APOA.

C. Personnel (Government Code §54957(b)).

Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• City Manager
Mayor Preciado re-opened the City Council meeting at 6:19 p.m. with nothing to report.

PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

Rob Williams, Public Works Director introduced new landscaper – Joshua Moreno: Joshua is in training and hope he stays for many years. Joshua would like to thank you all for the opportunity.

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 May 25, 2023.

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B. Ratify Reinvestment of Certificate of Deposit (CD) for a new five-year term through Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS).

Council Member/Successor Agency Member Verdugo motioned to approve Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor/Successor Agency Member Preciado, and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Verdugo, Preciado.

NOES: Gravelle.

ABSENT: Ramirez, Hernández.

ABSTAIN: None.

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

A. None.

ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports

1. Activities Department Report: Shelia Verdugo, Recreation Supervisor.

Shelia Verdugo, Recreation Supervisor reported the following: 1) working on Summer Kidz Spot – KCAO is scheduled for the Healthy Eating Habits once a week – they are shooting for Mondays; 2) • Summer Staff – Interviews were held on Thursday, 3) Field Trip: July 11th to Island Water Park; 4) Movie at Theater for AES students that met testing benchmarks. May 25 – 51 students and two teachers attended; 5) May 24th Community Garden meeting; 6) • June 16th – 11:00 am the Master Gardener Program will be out to meet at the site to give direction and to discuss how their program can assist or participate in the growth of the garden.; 7) July 11 – 10am meeting with Diane Bernal, KCBH Unit Supervisor. Providing training for staff about services the county is providing and how to access them; 8) Flea Market – June 9th – 7-10 pm in Rice Park. 9) Fireworks Show and Patriotic Program: June 24th in Rice Park 6-10 pm. Working - with Pyro Spectaculars, Kings County Fire Department and RSUSD to make activities and shoot site work.

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

Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager reported the following: 1) continuing services Internet, Phone system, Emails, Server, Clerk software; and 2) Other: working with Kings County Behavioral Health on digital signage across the city. Provides schematics and a parts list for a modular dance floor for the Jaripeo. Scheduling a camera demo with Verkada’s cloud-based camera and access control systems. Continues to work with KCAG to allow regular remote viewing and participation of their monthly meetings and maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities. Daily duties.

3. Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Activity Report: Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor.

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

B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) Background on Community Choice Aggregation (CCE) by EES Consulting, A GDS Associates Company EES Consulting, A GDS Associates Company reported the following: 1) CCE replaces Investor-Owned Utility (IOU - e.g., SCE) as purchaser of power for customers; 2) Utilities still responsible for deliveryofpowerto customers; 3) CCEs typically buy more renewable power. CCEs have greater regulatory flexibility; 4) than IOU on buying power. CCEs receive customer revenues from IOU, pay off operating expenses, retain net revenues. CCEs can still work with IOUsto develop reliable electric grids in their communities. Utilities still responsible for deliveryofpowerto customers.

PUBLIC HEARING(s):

Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority:

Antony Lopez, City Manager reported that The City, Successor Agency/RDA and Public Financing Authority are required to have adopted budgets in place by July 1, 2023. Due to uncertainties, Staff is recommending the following: 1) continue the Public Hearing(s); 2) adopt FY 2023/24 Operating Budgets by Resolution (City, Successor Agency/RDA & Public Financing Authority); 3) continue monitoring activity that could affect the City's finances over the next few months; and 4) resume review of the budgets during June 22, 2023 Pg. 6
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the first quarter of the fiscal year. In the event the FY 2022/23 Budget is not adopted by June 30, 2023, the following Resolutions will need to be considered/adopted to meet payroll and operating expenses until a final budget is approved.

Mayor Preciado opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. and closed at 7:29 p.m. with no public comments.

A. Consider Proposed City of Avenal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 City Budget /Fees & Charges:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approvalby Resolution(including Fees & Charges).

Note: Funding Requests included in FY 2023/2024.

B. Consider Proposed AvenalSuccessor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund (FY) 2023/2024 Budget:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approvalby Resolution.

C. Consider Proposed Finance Authority Public Finance Authority (PFA) Fiscal Year 2023/2024 City Budget:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approvalby Resolution.

Mayor Preciado motioned the following: 1) continue the Public Hearing(s); 2) adopt FY 2023/24 Operating Budgets by Resolution (City, Successor Agency/RDA & Public Financing Authority); 3) continue monitoring activity that could affect the City's finances over the next few months; and 4) resume review of the budgets during the first quarter of the fiscal year. In the event the FY 2022/23 Budget is not adopted by June 30, 2023, the following Resolutions will need tobe considered/adopted to meet payroll and operating expenses until a final budget is approved, seconded by Councilman Gravelle, and motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2023-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 OPERATING BUDGET IN ORDER TO MEET PAYROLL AND OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 CITYBUDGET IS ADOPTED. Mayor Preciado motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Gravelle and motion carried.

SA RESOLUTION 2023-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE AVENAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RDA DEBT OBLIGATION FUND OF THE CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET IN ORDER TO MEET OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2022/2024 AVENAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RDA DEBT OBLIGATION FUND BUDGET IS ADOPTED. Mayor Preciado motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Gravelle and motion carried.

PFA RESOLUTION2023-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE AVENAL PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET IN ORDER TO MEET OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AVENAL PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY FUND BUDGET IS ADOPTED. Mayor Preciado motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Gravelle and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Preciado, Gravelle, Verdugo.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Ramirez, Hernández.

ABSTAIN: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

A. None.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – End Budget Revisions:

City Manager Lopez reported that as part of the auditing process, Staff must address and propose to the City Council fiscal budget year-end revisions which must be approved prior to June 30, 2023. For the FY 2022/2023 budget, supply chain availability issues, inflation, major projects, and staff turn-over have adversely affected many accounts in ways not previously foreseen. Additionally, a June 22, 2023 Pg. 7
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software glitch from Central Square for the accounts receivables end have caused delays in accurately accounting revenues to the right accounts. Accordingly, staff will need additional time to reallocate budget amounts accordingly to reconcile revenues with expenditures. Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize Staff to adjust the revenues at fiscal year-end to reflect the actual revenues received and adjust the expenditures within the budgeted funds and reallocate funds as necessary. Staff is also requesting authorization to adjust the revolving funds as needed throughout the year: Revolving Accounts consist of CDBG, HOME, CalHome, Grants, Recreation programs, Explorers, Police Activity League, etc.

Staff recommends by motion, authorize the City Manager to utilize the department budgets in the best interest of the City, within the departments approved bottom line budgeted Fund amounts as per approved by the City Council, and further authorize the year-end Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget revisions (revenues and revolving accounts) as needed and/or required after closure of Fiscal Year 2022/2023.

RESOLUTION 2023-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY’S BUDGET FOR FY 2023-2024. Councilman Gravelle motioned to approve, seconded by Councilman Verdugo and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Gravelle, Verdugo, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Ramirez, Hernández.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Consider Fiscal Year Appropriations Limits:

City Manager Lopez reported that Article XIII B of the State of California Constitution places limits on the amount of revenue which can be spent by all entities of Government. To address the restrictions of the Article and increase the accountability of government entities in adopting their limits, voters approved Proposition Ill in June 1990. Among other things, this Proposition provides new adjustment formulas which should make the Appropriation Limits more responsive to local growth issues. It also requires an annual review of Limit Calculations.

City Manager Lopez continues that the City Council shall, each year by Resolution, establish an appropriations limit for the expenditure of so-called proceeds of taxes. The adoption of the Resolution must be at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council or at a noticed special meeting. The Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Appropriations Limit is $4,307,231.82 and the budget estimate of revenues from the proceeds of taxes is estimated to be less than $1,500,000.00. Since the City's estimated revenues are $2,807,231.82 less than the limitations, it is safe to say we will not exceed our limit this year. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council establish the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 by adopting the proposed resolution.

RESOLUTION 2023-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL ESTABLISHING FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. Councilman Gravelle motioned to approve, second by Councilman Gravelle, and motioned carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Verdugo, Gravelle, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Ramirez, Hernández.

ABSTAIN: None.

C. Consider Transfer of Monies CIP Fund:

Staff is requesting to table this item for future date and be brought back to the City Council.

Councilman Verdugo approved to table item for future item until brought back to the City Council, seconded by Councilman Gravelle, and motion carried.

Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Verdugo, Gravelle, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Ramirez, Hernández.

ABSTAIN: None.

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CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:

City Manager Lopez reported the following: Thanked, the City Council for the and appreciate their support for Laneva Jaripeo & dance. He invited the City Council to the Jaripeo this Sunday and tickets are $35.00. Also, City Manager Lopez will be out of the Country June 27, 2023-July 4, 2023. Also, requesting moving November 9 th meeting to be moved to November 16th meeting.

Councilman Verdugo reported the following: 1) Who is running the Jaripeo. City Manager stated Rotary; 2) the Community Garden it does not seem to be a community garden. It looks more like a City Garden and Councilman Verdugo would like staff to stop working on the Community Garden.

Moses Dias, City Attorney mentioned that this item is not on the agenda no decision can be made at this time.

Councilman Verdugo is requesting Study Session Item Community Garden and invite the community.

Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) many meetings; 2) dial ride; 3) thanked all for attending.

City Manager Lopez mentioned that the school will cover dial a ride because it can be used for student in town or to the Resource Center. Also, there was more interest in going out of town to Hanford and staff continues to work on better solutions for the community.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2022
RE: Consider FY 2023/24 Local Transportation Fund Claim (LTF) INFORMATION:

Staff has received notification from the Kings County Association of Governments informing the City of our apportionment of Local Transportation Fund(s) for FY 2021/22 in the amount of (est.) $549,065 or 8.8559% of the total share in Kings County. This is an increase of $79,340 from the 2022/2023 LTF Fund Claim of $469,725.

Proposed use of funds as follows:

ARTICLES:

Local Streets and Roads $ 424,104
Planning $ 10,627
Public Transit - KART $ 114,334
TOTAL (est.): $ 549,065
Staff has also included a proposed 2023/24 Street Project List for your review (Attachment A).

The project list is a continuation of 7
th Street Project, while adding Merced Street, Stanislaus Street, and South Central Avenue Projects. Local Transportation and Planning funds were reduced given there is still funding from the 2022/2023 claim that can also be rolled over and expended this year if needed.

Per KCAG, public hearings were held on the City’s behalf and no unmet transit needs were identified.

RECOMMENDATION:

By Resolution, authorize submittal of FY 2023/24 LTF Claim.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Revenue in the amount of (est.) $549,065 for Local Streets and Roads.

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

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

ATTACHMENT A
LTF FY 2023/24
Road Maintenance & Construction Project
Reconstruction/Improvements of
North 7
th Avenue, from Skyline Boulevard to San Joaquin Street “7th Avenue Street Project”
Merced, Street from San Joaquin to Second Avenue
“Merced Street Project”
Stanislaus, from San Joaquin Street to Second Avenue
“Stanislaus Street Project”
South Central Avenue, from Skyline Boulevard to
“South Central Avenue Project”
in the amount of:
$424,104
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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

AUTHORIZING A CLAIM TO BE

MADE FOR THE LOCAL

TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR THE
2023/24 FISCAL YEAR, FINDING NO

UNMET PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO MAKE AND AMEND
SUCH CLAIMS.

RESOLUTION 2023-__30__
WHEREAS, the County Auditor estimates that Avenal's 8.8559% share of Kings County Local Transportation Funds (LTF) will amount to $549,065, for FY 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, Avenal has until July 1, 2023 to file an LTF claim; and WHEREAS, Avenal is a member of the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KCAPTA) in which KCAPTA has conducted public hearing(s) on our behalf for the purpose of soliciting comments on any unmet transit needs that may exist.

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 June 22, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

1. Found the Recitals above are found to be true and correct.

2. Hereby authorizes the City Manager to file the FY 2023/24 LTF claim in the amount of $549,065 and to sign the necessary documents.

3. To declare the LTF claim to be categorically exempt from environmental review since LTF money will be used to maintain existing streets.

4. Finds that there are no areas within the City with unmet public transit needs which could reasonably be met by expansion of existing transportation systems or by establishing new systems;

5. Authorize the City Manager to amend all claims as necessary.

6. Authorized the City Manager and relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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H:\RTPA\LTF\FY2023-24\Revision\Revision Letter.docx
May 8, 2023
Antony Lopez
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Subject: FY 2023-24 TDA Claim - Revision
Dear Antony,
I have attached for your review the latest summary of the FY 2023-24 Transportation Development Act (TDA) estimates. The changes to the TDA shares are due to the Department of Finance’s 2023 population estimates released in May and the budgets for KCAG and KCAPTA.

This change will necessitate an amendment to your TDA claim. Please submit your amended claim form to KCAG by June 16. 2023. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (559) 852-2657 at your convenience.

Sincerely,

KINGS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Terri King, Executive Director
Teresa Nickell
Teresa Nickell, Regional Planner
Encl.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 14

CLAIM FOR TDA FUNDS
FY 2023-24

REVISION
H:\RTPA\LTF\FY2023-24\Revision\Revision Form.docx

1. Claimant: City of Avenal
Attn: Antony Lopez
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204

2. Article 3 (Administration) and
Article 8 (Planning and Programming) $ 10,627

3. Article 3 (Pedestrian and Bicycles): $ 0

4. Amended amount claimed: 8.8559% $ 549,065

5. Article 4 (Public Transit): $ 114,334

6. Article 6.5 (State Transit Assistance): $ 0

7. Article 8 (Streets and Roads): $ 424,104

8. Article 8 (Passenger Rail Service): $ 0

9. Article 8 (Specialized Transportation Services): $ 0

Signature and Title

Date
June 22, 2023 Pg. 15
ESTIMATED FY 2023-24

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT SHARES
FY 2023-24 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND SHARES AMOUNT CLAIMED AMOUNT REMAINING

1. Estimate of LTF for Fiscal Year 2023-24 by Kings $6,200,000 County Auditor pursuant to Section 6620 of the
California Administrative Code:

2. Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities: $124,000 $6,200,000 (amount available)
AMOUNT
Claimed to date $0

3. Shares of remaining LTF based on the Department of $6,200,000 Finance population estimate as of May 1, 2023:

AGENCY POPULATION* PERCENTAGE SHARE
Avenal 13,374 8.8559% $549,065
Corcoran 21,442 14.1983% $880,295
Hanford 58,893 38.9973% $2,417,833
Lemoore 26,609 17.6198% $1,092,428
Kings Co. 30,700 20.3287% $1,260,379
TOTAL 151,018 100.0000% $6,200,000

4. LTF Administration and Article 8 Transportation $120,000 $6,080,000 Planning cost for KCAG:

AGENCY PERCENTAGE SHARE
Avenal 8.8559% $10,627
Corcoran 14.1983% $17,038
Hanford 38.9973% $46,797
Lemoore 17.6198% $21,144
Kings Co. 20.3287% $24,394
TOTAL 100.0000% $120,000

5. Article 4, Public Transit, KART (Not Shared by Corcoran): $2,000,000 $4,080,000

AGENCY PERCENTAGE SHARE
(Based on Pop. & Hrs. of Service)
Avenal 5.7167% $114,334
Corcoran 0.0000% $0
Hanford 58.3386% $1,166,772
Lemoore 21.2400% $424,800
Kings Co. 14.7047% $294,094
TOTAL 100.0000% $2,000,000

6. Article 8, Transportation Services and Planning, City of Avenal: $0 $4,080,000 (From Avenal's Share)

AGENCY SHARE
Avenal $0

7. Article 4, Public Transit, Corcoran Dial-A-Ride: $768,257 $3,311,743 (From Corcoran's Share)

AGENCY SHARE
Corcoran $768,257

8. Article 8, Transportation Services: $95,000 $3,216,743 (From Corcoran's Share)

AGENCY SHARE
Corcoran KART tickets $0
Corcoran Amtrak tickets $95,000

9. Remaining Article 8 shares for streets and roads.
(By population % shown in item #3 above): $3,216,743 $0

AGENCY SHARE
Avenal $424,104
Corcoran $0
Hanford $1,204,264
Lemoore $646,484
Kings Co. $941,891
TOTAL $3,216,743
Estimated FY 2023-24 LTF: $6,200,000
* Based on 2023 Department of Finance estimates released on May 1, 2023 5/4/2023 June 22, 2023 TDA FY 23-24.xlsx Pg. 16
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919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5- C
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2023
RE: Consider Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Avenal and County of Kings for the Collection of Impact Fees
INFORMATION:

Over the past year, County officials have dialogued with City staff regarding implementing a change in the collection of impact fees for the County’s development fees.

What are impact fees?
• An impact fee is typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer.
• The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a new development places on public infrastructure. • Public infrastructure includes roads, schools, parks, recreational facilities, water and sewerage, among other services.
• Impact fees are determined based on the size of the new development, the cost of implementing it, and how much it will impact the surrounding area.

In the past, both the City and County collected their respective impact fees separately for all new development projects. To ease the process for developers and individuals building in Avenal, the County would like to execute an agreement where the City will collect all fees on behalf of both the City and the County. According to the County they are requesting all City’s in the County to partake in this process, and Avenal would be the last one to be added.

Through the discussions, because of the slower rate of development in Avenal, the City and County have agreed to reconcile the collection of fees and sending payment on a quarterly basis, instead of monthly as other cities are required to do. The City feels this makes the request reasonable for City Staff.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is recommending approving the agreement between the City of Avenal and County of Kings to collect impact fees on behalf of the County.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Small amount of staff time to record, process, and send checks to the County.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 21
1 AGREEMENT NO.

AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF

COUNTY OF KINGS IMPACT FEES BY THE

CITY OF AVENAL
This Agreement is made and entered into this ___ day of ________, 2023, by and between the County of Kings (hereinafter “COUNTY”), a political subdivision of the State of California, and the City of Avenal (hereinafter “CITY”), a municipal corporation.

This Agreement is made with reference to the following recitals:

WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY wish to maintain effective community planning and to address the need to ease some of the uncompensated financial burdens which can be attributed to the impact that growth has on COUNTY public facilities on a long term basis; and WHEREAS, reaching a consensus on how to balance land use and fiscal policies is in the best interest of each entity and they may mutually agree to the exercise of their powers by agreements to further the effective provision of governmental services; and WHEREAS, COUNTY has adopted development impact fees pursuant to Kings County Ordinance No. 633 (hereinafter referred to as the “Impact Fees” and the “Ordinance” respectively), for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the cost of public facilities which are required to be developed and constructed due to new development projects in both the incorporated and unincorporated territories located within Kings County; and WHEREAS, COUNTY has determined, in connection with the adoption of the Ordinance that there is a nexus and reasonable relationship between growth due to development projects and the impacts of such growth on the need for additional COUNTY public facilities and improvements for countywide public protection such as adult and juvenile detention, and prosecution and defense related facilities, fire, library, animal control, and Sheriff’s patrol and investigation within the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY reviewed and considered and, by adopting the Ordinance, approved the “Kings County Public Facilities Impact Fees Final Report” prepared by MuniFinancial and dated June 1, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the “Impact Fees Report”), approving the continuing need for and the amount of development impact fees for additional COUNTY public facilities and improvements for countywide public protection, fire, library, animal control, and Sheriff’s patrol and investigation; and WHEREAS, COUNTY has provided, pursuant to the Ordinance, that CITY, upon agreement with the COUNTY, shall collect Impact Fees for the COUNTY, and CITY is willing to collect COUNTY’S Impact Fees based upon the understandings set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, COUNTY and CITY, for the consideration hereinafter stated, jointly agree as follows:

June 22, 2023 Pg. 22
2 1. Definitions:
a. The terms “development project”, “fee”, and “public facilities” as used in this Agreement shall be defined consistent with the definitions now set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 66000. b. The terms “construction”, “exempt construction”, and “city” or “cities” as used in this Agreement shall be defined consistent with the definitions now set forth in Section 2 of Kings County Ordinance No. 633, enacted on June 21, 2005. c. The term “incorporated territory” means all territory located within city boundaries.
d. The term “Fringe Area” means all parcels which overlap both unincorporated territory and incorporated territory within the jurisdiction of the CITY.

2. Obligation of the CITY:
a. CITY Duty to Collect Fees. So long as the conditions set forth in Section 3b of the Obligations of the COUNTY are met, CITY shall collect the Impact Fees for all nonexempt property in the incorporated areas and in the Fringe Areas under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The amount of such Impact Fees is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. As and when such Impact Fees are modified by COUNTY, COUNTY shall provide written notice of the modification to CITY together with copies of the COUNTY documents showing valid approval of the modified fees. Upon such notice, the CITY shall collect the modified fees. At such time, COUNTY shall submit a fully executed proposed amendment to this Agreement which would attach an amended Exhibit A. The CITY shall not be obligated to collect any Impact Fees which are out-of-date or otherwise not in compliance with all applicable laws and related requirements. If the CITY declines to collect a fee it deems invalid, it shall provide a written statement of reasons to the COUNTY and meet and confer in good faith with the COUNTY in an attempt to resolve disagreements or find solutions, as appropriate. When the CITY collects the Impact Fee for each non-exempt property, it shall provide a receipt of payment of the Impact Fee (the “Fee Receipt”). The Fee Receipt shall contain the Assessor’s Parcel Number or other description sufficient to specifically identify the location of the property, the type of development and the amount of the Impact Fees collected for each structure. b. Time of Collection of Fees. If COUNTY instructs CITY to do so, CITY agrees to collect COUNTY’s Impact Fees for retail, commercial, and industrial development on the date of final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever first occurs. Otherwise, fees for such developments shall be collected at building permit issuance.

With respect to housing development projects, at the time of execution of this Agreement, COUNTY has advised CITY that COUNTY has satisfied the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 66007, and therefore CITY agrees with COUNTY to collect COUNTY’S Impact Fees at the time of the issuance of each building permit for each development project within the Fringe Area which is subject to the Impact Fees. CITY shall continue during the term of this Agreement to collect the Impact Fees at the time of issuance of the building permit until COUNTY provides CITY with written notice that it has elected to no longer comply with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 66007 (“Section 66007(b) Notice”). Upon CITY’s receipt of a Section June 22, 2023 Pg. 23
3 66007(b) Notice, CITY shall collect the Impact Fees only on the date of final inspection, or on the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 66007. For affordable housing developments, which are defined as housing development projects in which at least 49% of units are reserved for households with incomes not more than 80% of area median income, the property owner may elect to pay Impact Fees upon the earlier of final inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy; provided, however, that in such circumstances, before issuing building permits the CITY shall provide the COUNTY with notice and an opportunity to secure payment pursuant to Section 66007(b)(2) and (c). c. Accounting and Payment. As and when Impact Fees are collected by CITY as hereinabove provided, CITY shall deliver the full amount of the Impact Fees to the CITY Finance Department, where the Impact Fees will be deposited in a separate account designated as the “County of Kings Impact Fee Account” (the “Impact Fee Account”). At least once a month, CITY shall issue a warrant to COUNTY equal to the balance in the Impact Fee Account. In addition, CITY shall monthly prepare and submit to COUNTY with the warrant a list of all building permits issued by the CITY for the period covered by the warrant, and the list shall include the following information: 1) type of development project; 2) address of developed parcel; 3) name of permittee; and 4) square footage of each structure. CITY shall also provide with the list a copy of each Fee Receipt issued by the CITY for each Impact Fee represented by the warrant.

CITY Administrative Fee. For each development project for which CITY collects Impact Fees in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, COUNTY shall pay to CITY an administrative fee in the amount of $15.00 for each building permit. Each Contract Quarter (three-month period that commences on July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1) while this Agreement is in effect, CITY shall send an Administrative Fee invoice to COUNTY identifying the development projects which paid Impact Fees collected by the CITY and the amount of Administrative Fees due to the CITY for that month. Unless the COUNTY objects in writing to any portion of the information set forth on the Administrative Fee invoice, COUNTY shall pay the amount of Administrative Fee identified on the Administrative Fee invoice within thirty (30) days after COUNTY’s receipt of the same.
e. CITY Good Faith Reliance. CITY and its officials, officers, agents, and employees shall be held harmless by COUNTY and shall incur no liability in acting or proceeding in good faith upon any ordinance, resolution, notice, request, consent, waiver, certificate, statement or other paper or document which it shall in good faith believe to be genuine and to have been passed or signed by COUNTY or any official, officer, agent, or employee of COUNTY relating to the Impact Fees. Neither CITY nor any of their officials, officers, agents or employees shall be under any duty to make any investigation or inquiry as to any statements contained or matters referred to in any such instrument, but may accept and rely upon the same as conclusive evidence of the truth and accuracy of such statements.

3. Obligations of the COUNTY:
a. Indemnity. If any claim, demand, protest, or cause of action is made or filed with respect to CITY’s authority to require payment of COUNTY’s Impact Fees, COUNTY shall be solely responsible for justifying and defending such Impact Fees and the collection June 22, 2023 Pg. 24
4 thereof. COUNTY shall be responsible for expending and accounting for COUNTY’s Impact Fees as required by Section 66000, et seq., of the Government Code, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, including the completion of periodic updates as required by law. The COUNTY shall defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the CITY), indemnify and hold harmless CITY for any losses incurred as a result of, or in any way arising from, imposition or collection of the Impact Fees, including legal actions, claims, demands, protest, or causes of action and/or judgments, including attorneys’ and expert fees and costs. This obligation includes the duty of COUNTY to fully defend CITY in any claim, demand, protest, or cause of action relating to the Impact Fees. Except that the provisions of this paragraph 3a shall not apply to any losses that are a result of CITY’s, or its officers’, employees’ or agents’ willful misconduct or gross negligence. CITY shall provide COUNTY with reasonable notice of the claim or challenge.

The COUNTY’s obligations under 3a shall survive termination, cancellation and/or expiration of this Agreement and COUNTY waives each and any requirement that the CITY exhaust any claim requirements in Government Code §§ 900 et seq.
b. Impact Fee Ordinance. COUNTY shall at all times during the term of this Agreement have in place and in effect Impact Fees adopted by ordinance. CITY shall have no obligation to collect the Impact Fees hereunder unless the COUNTY has adopted, imposed and levied such Impact Fees in accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 66000 et seq.
c. Kings County Capital Facilities Plan: COUNTY shall maintain a duly adopted capital facilities plan or proposed construction schedule in support of said Impact Fees, and such plan shall be annually updated. A noticed meeting between representatives of the CITY and the COUNTY shall also be held so that close cooperation can be maintained between the CITY and the COUNTY with respect to the adoption of the schedule or plan. d. Appeal. In the event any person, corporation or entity disputes COUNTY’S Impact Fees, COUNTY shall be solely responsible for implementing the appeal process as provided by Section 4(c) of the Ordinance and complying with all applicable laws regarding such appeal.
e. Enforcement. In the event any person, corporation or entity refuses to pay COUNTY’s Impact Fees, COUNTY shall be solely responsible for implementing enforcement proceedings as outlined in Section 8 of the Ordinance and complying with all applicable laws regarding such enforcement.

4. CITY’S Failure to Collect. Should the CITY fail to collect any Impact Fee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the COUNTY may collect the Impact Fee and/or the COUNTY may immediately terminate this Agreement by providing written notice thereof. Except as provided in paragraph 3b of this Agreement, should the CITY fail to collect any Impact Fee at the time of issuance of each building permit for the project, it shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for the project for which the Impact Fees are due until the total Impact Fees are collected by the CITY.

5. Termination of Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing to the other party hereto a notice of the intent to cancel the agreement at least one year in advance of the effective date of the cancellation. CITY may immediately June 22, 2023 Pg. 25
5 terminate this Agreement in writing if COUNTY should be in breach, including (without limitation) failure to pay any sum owed to CITY and failure to keep Impact Fees up-to-date.

Independent of any right to terminate this Agreement, the authorized representative of the CITY may immediately suspend CITY’s performance, in whole or in part, in response a failure or refusal by the COUNTY to comply with any provision within this Agreement, until such time as the cause for suspension is resolved, or a notice of termination becomes effective.

6. COUNTY Authority to Collect Impact Fees. If the Agreement is terminated by the CITY or if the CITY discontinues issuing building permits for the COUNTY in the fringe area, the CITY agrees that the COUNTY has the legal authority to collect the Impact Fees through the COUNTY’S own mechanisms, without the help of, or interference by, the CITY.

7. Notices. Any notices or communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and sufficiently given if delivered in person or sent by certified or registered mail, June 22, 2023 Pg. 26
6 return receipt requested, postage prepaid, as follows:

If to COUNTY: If to CITY:

Chairperson City Manager, City of Avenal
Kings County Board of Supervisors City Administration Offices 1400 West Lacey Blvd. 919 Skyline Blvd.

Hanford, CA 93230 Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 852-2362 (559) 386-5766
With a Copy To: With a Copy To:

County Administrative Officer Moses Diaz, City Attorney County Administration Building PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM APC 1400 West Lacey Blvd. 2924 West Main Street
Hanford, CA 93230 Visalia, California 93291
(559) 852-2375 559-900-3500

8. Waiver. The waiver by either party or a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed to operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach. The making or the acceptance of a payment by either party with knowledge of the existence of a breach shall not operate or be construed to operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

9. [Reserved]

10. No Exclusive Remedy. No remedy conferred herein upon or reserved to the parties hereto is intended to be exclusive, and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity.

No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any failure to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient.

11. Entire Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement duly executed by the parties hereto.

12. Mutual Covenant to Cooperate. COUNTY and CITY agree to cooperate with one another in all respects necessary to ensure the successful consummation of the actions contemplated by the Agreement, and each will take all actions within its authority to ensure cooperation of its officials, officers, agents and employees.

13. No Third-Party Beneficiaries Intended: Unless specifically set forth, the parties to this Agreement do not intend to provide any other person or entity other than a signatory hereto with any enforceable legal or equitable benefit, right or remedy.

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7 14. Headings: Section headings are provided for organizational purposes only and do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions under the headings.

15. Miscellaneous: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. This Agreement may be executed electronically. Venue for any action under this Agreement shall be proper in Kings County notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure Section 394. This Agreement contains the contributions of both parties, neither of which shall be deemed to be the drafter hereof. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then the court is authorized and instructed to modify the same to be effectuate the original intent of the parties as closely as possible.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this agreement on the day and year first written above.

COUNTY OF KINGS CITY OF AVENAL
By: ________________________________ By: _____________________________ Richard Valle, Chairman Alvaro Preciado, Mayor
Kings County Board of Supervisors City of Avenal
ATTEST
By: ________________________________
Catherine Venturella, Clerk of the Board

RISK MANAGEMENT APPROVED AS TO

INSURANCE
By: _________________________________
Sarah Poots, Risk Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: _________________________________
Diane Freeman, County Counsel
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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 Approving An Intergovernmental
Agreement Between The City of Avenal and
The County of Kings For The Collection of
Impact Fees on New Development Within the
City of Avenal.

RESOLUTION 2023-_31_
WHEREAS, CITY of Avenal and COUNTY of Kings, wish to maintain effective community planning and to address the need to ease some of the uncompensated financial burdens which can be attributed to the impact that growth has on COUNTY public facilities on a long term basis; and
WHEREAS, in the past, all development impact fees for County were collected by the County; and
WHEREAS, the County has adopted development impact fees pursuant to Kings County Ordinance No. 633 (hereinafter referred to as the “Impact Fees” and the “Ordinance” respectively), for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the cost of public facilities which are required to be developed and constructed due to new development projects in both the incorporated and unincorporated territories located within Kings County; and WHEREAS, both the City and County wish to work together in the collection of development impact fees to streamline the process of future development; and WHEREAS, the County has provided, pursuant to the Ordinance, that City, upon agreement with the County, shall collect Impact Fees for the County, and City is willing to collect County’s Impact Fees based upon the understandings set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the attached agreement outlines a process for the City to henceforward to collect County development impact fees on behalf of the County, and send payments accordingly on a quarterly basis.

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 June _22_, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

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ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

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

2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF COUNTY OF KINGS IMPACT FEES BY THE CITY OF AVENAL, on behalf of the City.

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

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5- D
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2023
RE: Consider Amending the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings to Require a One (1) Inch Water Meter on all New Construction Single-Family Residential Homes
INFORMATION:

As the City begins to experience unprecedented growth in both commercial and private developments, it has become imperative to update the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings to ensure uniform development of the highest standards to meet the State’s strict building requirements. In the past the Public Works and Building Departments have been able to work directly with builders and developers to share what new or updated requirements there may be for buildings homes or commercial buildings.

Unfortunately, there have now been cases where new developers who are unfamiliar with Avenal, have started designing plans, unbeknownst to them that the current Standard Specifications and Drawings for the City are outdated in several areas. Once the developer submits plans, the City has to reject their design and clarify what the actual requirements are.

Although the entirety of the Standard Specifications and Drawings book needs to be updated by the City Engineer, there are a few key items that Staff feels need to be addresses sooner than later to ensure public safety and continued uniformity.

Requiring a one (1) inch meter for water services to all residential homes has been the City’s practice since the early 2010’s, when the Fire Marshall made such a determination given the State’s requirement to install a water sprinkler system for fire suppression purposes in all new construction single-family residential homes. A one (1) inch meter ensures enough water flow/pressure in case of fire.

Staff would like to codify this requirement by amending the current Standard Specifications and Drawings to include this requirement.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is recommending, approving, by resolution, amending the Standard Specifications and Drawings to Require a One (1) Inch Water Meter on all New Construction Single-Family Residential Homes
FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

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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 Amending the City’s Standard
Specifications and Drawings to Require a One
(1) Inch Water Meter on all New Construction
Single-Family Residential Homes
RESOLUTION 2023-_32_
WHEREAS, from time to time the City finds a need to update its building and construction requirements as stated in the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings; and WHEREAS, the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings has not been updated or amended in over two decades; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is constantly amending and adopting new buildings standards and raising the minimum requirements for certain facilities; and WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2011, the California Residential Code section R313.2 requires automatic residential fire sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings; and WHEREAS, since 2011, the City of Avenal’s practice has been to require all new construction single-family residential homes have a one (1) inch water meter service installed to meet the fire sprinkler requirement by the State; and
WHEREAS, as growth and new development continues in Avenal, it has become imperative to codify new building requirements to ensure uniformity and safety across all new construction; and
WHEREAS, amending the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings to include requirement of a one (1) inch water meter on all new construction single-family residential homes is in the best interest of the City.

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 June _22_, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

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

2. That the City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby amend the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings to now require a one (1) inch water meter on all new construction single-family residential homes is in the best interest of the City.

3. That this requirement be made effective immediately, and incorporates all new singlefamily residential home constructions, currently in the process of being built, or not yet finaled/completed, must meet this standard.

4. That the City’s Standard Specifications and Drawings be amended with the specific standards for the one (1) inch meter in accordance with the guidance and drawings of the City Engineer, attached to this resolution.

5. Authorized the City Manager and relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. __5_– E
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
TO: Honorable Mayor Preciado and Councilmembers
FROM: Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
DATE: June 19, 2022
RE: Regular City Council/Successor Agency/PFA Meetings Schedule for 2023- 2025
INFORM ATION:

In the past, the City Council has been in favor of adopting a yearly schedule for its Regular Meetings. This makes it transparent for our community and public. Staff has attached Exhibit A to consider amending the Regular City Council/Successor Agency/PFA Meetings for 2023 and adopting a schedule for 2024 and 2025.

Staff recommends approving Regular City Council/Successor Agency/PFA Meetings for calendar years 2023-2025
**Special meetings can be scheduled and noticed as needed.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, approve Regular City Council/Successor Agency/PFA Meetings for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025, and direct Staff to notice the meeting schedule.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 35

CITY OF AVENAL

CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULE

EXHIBIT A (AMENDED)
For Calendar Years 2022 & 2023: regular meetings of Council be held on the following dates and times:
2022 2023

JANUARY JANUARY
13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 26 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY
10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 24 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

MARCH MARCH
10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 24 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

APRIL APRIL
14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 28 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

MAY MAY
12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 26 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 25 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

JUNE JUNE
9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 22 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

JULY JULY
14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

AUGUST AUGUST
11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 22 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 28 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

OCTOBER OCTOBER
13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 26 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) NOVEMBER NOVEMBER AMENDED DATE from 9th
10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 16 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

DECEMBER DECEMBER
8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) June 22, 2023 Pg. 36
City Council Schedule for City Council
Meetings 2024 & 2025
2024 2025

JANUARY JANUARY
11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 25 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY
8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 22 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

MARCH MARCH
14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 28 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

APRIL APRIL
11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 25 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 24 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

MAY MAY
9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 22 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

JUNE JUNE
13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 27 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 26 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

JULY JULY
11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

AUGUST AUGUST
8 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 26 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 25 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

OCTOBER OCTOBER
10 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 9 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 24 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 23 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER
14 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 13 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm)

DECEMBER DECEMBER
12 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) 11 Regular Council meeting (5:15 pm) June 22, 2023 Pg. 37
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 - A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2023
RE: Discuss the Avenal Community Garden - Plans and Ideas INFORMATION:

At the request of Council, Staff is providing information on the Per Capita Grant program from the California State Parks Department, and the approved used by the Council towards creating a Community Garden and rehabilitating the Avenal Sports Complex.

The Per Capita Program originates from Proposition 68, placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 and approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. The City of Avenal’s allocation is for $177,952. The City applied for these non- competitive funds in December of 2020.

Timeline:

At the November 12, 2020 City Council meeting, Staff presented ideas on uses for the funding.

Staff presented ideas for identifying a suitable site for a community garden, as there had recently been a petition requesting the City provide a space for a community garden. At that meeting, the empty space alongside the Skate Park on Tulare Street.

Subsequently, at the December 10, 2020 meeting, the Council adopted a resolution identifying both the Community Garden and Avenal Sports Complex as priorities in applying for the Per Capita Grant program.

Throughout 2022, Staff worked with the community hosting meetings to identify layout and needs for the community garden, and worked with Avenal Lumber to design and order the supplies for the planter boxes. Avenal State Prison assisted with the labor to assemble the community garden. Fencing material was also ordered. To date, On April 13, 2023, the Council approved a deed restriction be recorded for the parcel where the skate park and garden are in order to qualify for reimbursement for work at the garden.

To date:
• $21,600.40 has been spent on materials and supplies for the garden. • Planter boxes have been laid out according to the map. • The front and rear fence have been installed,
June 22, 2023 Pg. 38
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 - A
o A front gate is still needed, seeking a community member to help build and install it.
• Irrigation installed and accessible to each planter box.

Still needed:
• Pour concrete pad
o Purchase and install Gazebo
• Bring underground electrical or create a solution with solar for restroom and lights • Purchase solar lights to illuminate garden and skate park • Find restroom/storage building,
o A lot of trouble here. No one response from most vendors, or poor follow-up. Kern Steel Buildings who built restrooms at Rice Park has stopped answering as of a month ago.
• Spread DG across site.

According to Public Works, the site is ready for use, provide users are willing to bring and take their tools, and wait until the rest of the pending items are completed.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff continues to work on completing the remaining items for the garden, and identifying community members who are willing to form a board or committee to help in the running of the garden, with Community Activities serving as oversight. Staff’s expectation is to begin inviting community members to the garden in the coming weeks. A fee of $10 per month per box, will be recommended to the Council for adoption in order to instill a sense of sustainability with the garden. Staff feels confident that local businesses will be willing to donate and sponsor boxes to allow the community to use the garden virtually for free.

If the Council elects to stop utilizing City staff, resources, and work time at the garden, Staff will need clear direction on the paraments and next steps with the property and the grant.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 39
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6- B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2023
RE: Report on June 11, 2023 LaNeva Jaripeo y Baile
INFORMATION:

The LaNeva Jaripeo y Baile was a new event spearheaded by Avenal Rotary to bring a new avenue of entertainment to the community, and potential revenue source to continue supporting Rotary’s non-profit activities. This event included a portion of bull riding, and dance, with food and alcohol sales, booth vendors, and entry tickets.

As was approved by Council, the City entered into an MOU with Avenal Rotary for use of the Sports Complex and staff time to prepare and host the LaNeva Jaripeo y Baile on June 11, 2023. The event was a relative success, with over 500 individuals attending, and positive feedback being given after the event was over.

Attached is a breakdown of the expenses and revenues, with the event earning a little over $3,441 in total profits. The breakdown of the funds is provided, with the City set to receive $1,204.65 per the MOU with Avenal Rotary.

At this time, the event coordinators are pleased with the results, although they had remained hopeful of a larger profit margin. Avenal Rotary and the other event coordinators are looking for ways to minimize costs to potentially host another similar event in late July or in August. They are hopeful if costs are reduced, more profits could be gained.

Staff has also heard similar positive feedback from the community and many asking when the next one will be held.

If Council has any questions or feedback regarding the event, Staff will be happy to share back with Avenal Rotary.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 40
Expenses
Service Cost
Bulls/Riders $ 12,250.00
Banda Perla del Sur $ 6,000.00
Grupo Sin Control $ 8,000.00
FaceBook Ad $550
Website $120
Alcohol Trailer $300
ABC License $50
Alcohol $ 1,720.00
Security $ 940.00
Food/Vendors $3,072
TOTAL $ 33,001.85
What $$ How Many
Pre-Sale Tickets $ 10,255.00 308 (15 Raffled)
VIP Pre-Sale $ 160.00 1
Donations $ 1,020.00 7
Online Pre-Sale $ 70.56 2
Online Sales Food Tix $ 785.14 26 transactions
Alcohol Sales $ 7,230.00
Entry tickets and food
ticket sales $ 16,923.00
Total Earnings $ 36,443.70
Total Expenes $ 33,001.85
Remainder $ 3,441.85
Cut
Circus Royal $ 1,720.93 50%
Rotary $ 516.28 15%
City of Avenal $ 1,204.65 35%
June 11, LaNeva Jaripeo Expenses/Earnings
Earnings
June 22, 2023 Pg. 41
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. _7A_– 1
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community and Economic Development DATE: June 22, 2023
SUBJECT: JUNE 2023 MONTHLY REPORT
Planning Division:
- Processing Zoning Land Use Applications, Land Division Applications and Current Planning Zoning / Land Use Permits: Home Occupation Permit – Under review and decision will be rendered this week.

Business Inquiry Forms: If any business owner has any inquiry about starting a business, please fill out a business inquire form and staff will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that Zoning is Land use permit for allowing the use on said property and Business License is for finance or tax purposes.

Occupancy and Operation is based on Zoning.

Long Range Planning:

Zoning, Subdivision and Building Ordinance – Staff are currently working on updates and revisions with QK. An administrative draft will be ready by July 2023 for initial review by staff.

Housing Element – Staff had a Kickoff meeting with the County in regard to the Housing Element and its awarded RFP Consultant. City will participate in all meeting to make sure that housing is a priority as well as economic growth.

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.

From January 2023 to June 2023, the city has already received over 150 electronic submissions of Building permits. We are still continuing to do Inspections on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday as schedule with our Willdan Inspector.

The Building Inspector Position is currently being reviewed by the Human Resource Department and interviews will be Schedule mid-July. This Position is and will continue to be budgeted in the Building Division Budget Staffing.

The Building Division is also adding another position to the next year budget (FY 23/24) – City Permit Technician Position. The Position will help with the permit and plan checking of simple plans like patio/porched and residential solar. With this added position it will help transition the Community Development Assistant to for use more on the Housing and Planning work of the Community Development Planning Division.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 42
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. _7A_– 1
Grants:

Community Center- In the month of April, the City was informed about additional funding for the Community Center. HCD has awarded the City 3.5 million to help complete the full build out of the Community Center. This is great news since we have been waiting for additional funding to help the process of construction. The City’s Public Works and City Engineer is currently the lead on the Construction and implementation of the project. Community Development is lead in finding funding for the Construction.

Currently the Funding for construction is approximately 6 million: 2 million from state allocation (cooling center). 500,000 from program income, and 3.5 million form OTC CDBG grant funding. The City received information on the conditional agreement. HCD will require a new resolution and a public hearing. This will be presented to council under New business today for acceptance of the funding officially and authorize the City manager to Sign the standard agreement once all necessary information has been submitted.

Economic Development (CrissComm):

Monthly Report and Update from Economic Development Team CrissComm - Surplus Land Act – Notice of Availability (NOA) was re-noticed due to clerical error, Date of Notice Started on June 1, 2023.

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.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 43
Chief’s Monthly Report
May 25, 2023
Organizational Priorities
I. Leadership Stability
• Sergeant Pelletier spent three months as the department’s administrative services sergeant and learned a great deal. He has returned to Patrol. • Effective Monday, Sergeant Billy Stryd will now spend three months running the admin division.

II. Recruit and Retain the best
• Currently 15/18 sworn positions. 1 in backgrounds for Reserve Officer 1 interview this week
III. International Model of Community Trust
• Hispanic Residents Academy graduated 11 students Wednesday. • Coalinga recently reached out for information on our recent HRA • Attended Reef-Sunset Family Engagement Center open house • August 16th is date for upcoming Avenal Block Party/National Night Out • Created a PSA on law and policy on abandoned vehicles and tow policy IV. Amongst the safest cities in America
• Sent a public nuisance letter to the owners of a house at 600 block of S.

Union, as a result of numerous calls of violence/gang activity • Attended the Tobacco Grant Task Force Meeting
V. Embrace wellness amongst our employees
• Presented at PORAC training symposium in Monterey, CA on Wellness June 22, 2023 Pg. 44
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NOtice of Pub‖ c Meeting for DiSCuSSiOn Of POSSible State CDBG App‖ cation NOTICE!S HEREBY GIVEN thatthe City of Avenal w‖ l conduct a pub‖ c hearing On June 22,2023 at6 pm,atthe Avenal Theaterlocated at 233 E.Kings Street, Avenal,C)A93204 in orderto discuss possible app‖ cations for funding under the neXt iSCal yearS(July tO June)State Community Development B10ck Grant(CDBG) Program and to so‖cit citlzen input on possible cOnnpetitive and over the counter activities to be included in the app‖ catiOn.

PUBL:C HEAR:NG
DATE: June 22,2023
TIME: 6p.m.

PLACE: Avenal Theater
233E.Kings Street,Avenal,lCA
93204
The Community Development and Economic Development Allocations of the State CDBG program are published in a combined Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) each program year. Eligible cities and counties may submit Community Development and Housing applications for CDBG funds under the 2022 NOFA for a maximum per application request of $ 3,500,000. lt is estimated that the funding of the State 2022 CDBG program allocation is approximately $30,000,000.

As part of the NOFA for the 2022 CDBG program, funding for the Over the Counter (OTC) list will be allocated to those on the waitlist. This NOFA also includes the Native American and Colonias allocations. The Native American allocation is only for areas with high concentrations of low-income Native American residents, who are not part of a federally recognized Native American lndian tribe or Rancheria. The Colonias funding is only for designated communities within 150 miles of the Mexican-American border.

EL:GIBLE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE ABOVE ALLOCAT10NS IN THE 2022 NOFA CONS:ST OF:

HOMEOヽA′ NERSHIP ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING REHAB:L!TAT10N PROGRAMS;PUBLiC SERV:CE PROGRAMS,PLANNINC STUDIES,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ASS:STANCE AND MICROENTERPR:SE ACTIV!TIES AND OTC WAITLIST FUNDING FOR(2019… 2020).ELIGIBLE ACTIVIT!ES PA:D FOR WiTH STATE CDBG FUNDS MUST MEET ONE OR M10RE OF THE THREE NAT10NAL OBJECTIVES LISTED IN CDBG FEDERAL STATUTES AS FOLLOWS:BENEFI丁丁0 LOW―MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR PERSONS:ELIMINAT10N OF SLUMS AND BLIGHT;OR MEETING URGENT COMMUN:TY DEVELOPMENT NEED.

The City of Avenal applied under the NOFA published in January 21,2020. The application is for the Economic Development over the counter OTC program for the Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center for $3,500,000.00. The City of Avenal doesnt anticipate receiving CDBG Program lncome that would be included in any of the proposed applications.

The purpose of this public hearing is to give the public an opportunity to make their comments known regarding what types of eligible activities the City of Avenal should apply for under the State CDBG program and to discuss and approve the proposed application prior to submittal to the State. lf you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Angie Ortiz, City Clerk, 233 E. Kings Street, Avenal, CA 93204 or you may telephone (559) 386-5766. ln addition, a public information file is available for review at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday - Friday.

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lf you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to Angie Ortiz, City Clerk, 233 E. Kings Street, Avenal, CA 93204 or you may telephone (559) 386-5766. ln addition, a public information file is available for review at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday Friday.

The City of Avenal promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap.

Publish: June 14, 2023in the Hanford Sentinel

CIUDAD DE AVENAL
Aviso de reuni6n p0blica para discusi6n de posible solicitud estatal de CDBG POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Ciudad de Avenal llevar5 a cabo una audiencia p0blica el22 dejunio de 2023 a las 6 pm, en el Teatro Avenal ubicado en 233 E. Kings Street, Avenal, CA 93204 para discutir posibles solicitudes de financiamiento bajo el Programa de Subvenci6n en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario Estatal (CDBG) del pr6ximo aflo fiscal (ulio a junio) y para solicitar la opini6n de los ciudadanos sobre posibles actividades competitivas y de venta libre que se incluir6n en el aplicaci6n.

AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
FECHA: Junio22,2023 HORA: 6 p.m.

LUGAR: Teatro Avenal
233 E. Kings Street, Avenal, CA
93204
Las Asignaciones de Desarrollo Comunitario y Desarrollo Econ6mico del programa estatal CDBG se publican en un "Aviso de disponibilidad de fondos" (NOFA) combinado cada afio programdtico. Las ciudades y condados elegibles pueden presentar solicitudes de Desarrollo Comunitario y Vivienda para fondos CDBG bajo la NOFA 2022 por un m6ximo por solicitud de solicitud de $ 3,500,000. Se estima que elfinanciamiento de la asignaci6n del programa estatal 2022 CDBG es de aproximadamente $ 30,000,000.

Como parte del NOFA para el programa CDBG 2022,\os fondos para la lista "Over the Counter'(OTC) se asignar6n a aquellos en la lista de espera. Este NOFA tambi6n incluye las asignaciones de los nativos americanos y de Colonia. La asignaci6n de nativos americanos es solo para 6reas con altas concentraciones de residentes nativos americanos de bajos ingresos, que no forman parte de una tribu o rancheria indigena nativa americana reconocida federalmente. El financiamiento de la Colonia es solo para comunidades designadas dentro de las 150 millas de la frontera mexicano-estadounidense.

LAS ACTIVIDADES ELEGIBLES BAJO LAS ASIGNACIONES ANTERIORES EN EL NOFA 2022 CONSISTEN EN:ASISTENCIA PARA LA PROPIEDAD DE VIVIENDA Y PROGRAMAS DE REHABILITACION DE VIVIENDAS; PROGRAMAS DE SERVICIO PUBLICO, ESTUDIOS DE PLANIFICACION, ASISTENCIA EMPRESARIAL PARA EL DESARROLLO ECONoMICO Y ACTIVIDADES MTCRoEMPRESARTALES Y FONDOS DE LISTA DE ESPERA OTC PARA (2019-2020). LAS

ACTIVIDADES ELEGIBLES PAGADAS CON FONDOS ESTATALES DE CDBG DEBEN CUMPLIR CON UNO

O MAS DE LOS TRES OBJETIVOS NACIONALES ENUMERADOS EN LOS ESTATUTOS FEDERALES DE CDBG DE LA SIGUIENTE MANERA: BENEFICIO PARA HOGARES O PERSONAS DE INGRESOS BAJOS A MODERADOS; ELIMINACION DE LOS BARRIOS MARGINALES Y EL TIZ6N; O SATISFACER LAS NECESIDADES URGENTES DE DESARROLLO DE LA COMUNIDAD.

La ciudad de Avenal solicit6 bajo la NOFA publicada el 21 de enero de 2O2O. La solicitud es para el programa OTC de Desarrollo Econ6mico "sin receta" para el June 22, 2023 Pg. 47
Centro Comunitario de Deportes y Recreaci6n Avenal por $ 3,500,000.00. La Ciudad de Avenal no anticipa recibir lngresos del Programa CDBG que se incluirian en ninguna de las solicitudes propuestas.

El prop6sito de esta audiencia p0blica es dar al p0blico la oportunidad de dar a conocer sus comentarios sobre qu6 tipos de actividades elegibles debe solicitar la Ciudad de Avenal bajo el programa estatal CDBG y discutir y aprobar la solicitud propuesta antes de presentarla al Estado.

Si necesita adaptaciones especiales para participar en la audiencia p0blica, comuniquese con Angie Ortiz, Secretaria de la Ciudad, 233 E. kings Street, Avenal, CA 93204 o puede llamar al (559) 386-5766. Adem6s, un archivo de informaci6n p0blica est6 disponible para su revisi6n en la direcci6n anterior entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes.

Si no puede asistir a la audiencia p0blica, puede dirigir sus comentarios por escrito a Angie Ortiz, Secretaria de la Ciudad, 233 E. Kings Street, Avenal, CA 93204 o puede llamar al (559) 386-5766. Adem6s, un archivo de informaci6n p0blica estS disponible para su revisi6n en la direcci6n anterior entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes.

La Ciudad de Avenal promueve la vivienda justa y pone todos sus programas a disposici6n de familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, independientemente de su edad,raza, color, religi6n, sexo, origen nacional, preferencia sexual, estado civil o discapacidad.

Publicar: Junio 14, 2023 en el Hanford Sentinel
June 22, 2023 Pg. 48
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. _8_– A
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community and Economic Development DATE: JUNE 22, 2023
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT THE SUBMITTAL OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019/2020 OVER-THECOUNTER APPLICATION FOR AVENAL COMMUNITY SPORTS AND

RECREATION CENTER
BACKGROUND:

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program regulations require that the City conduct a public hearing on all CDBG-related matters to provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low- and moderate-income persons who reside in areas in which CDBG funds are used. Therefore, when the public hearing is opened, the public will be invited to comment on the City’s proposed acceptance of the submittal of a 2019/2020 CDBG Grant application and to make their comments known on the proposed activity – Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center.

A public notice was published in the June 14, 2023, issue of the Hanford Sentinel notifying the public of this public hearing.

In February 27, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution 2020- ____ approving the application Submittal for the 2019/2020 CDBG-OTC NOFA for Public Facilities $3,500,000.00 for the Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center. Since then, the application was accepted, and the project was placed on the Over-the-Counter CDBG list for funding.

In April of 2023, the City received information that the project (Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center) will be funded this year through the OTC funds of the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year. The funding will be the full $3,500,000.00 for the Avenal Community Sports and Recreation Center. A new application and revision of the original proposed work will need to be updated and resubmitted to HCD as a condition of the Standard Agreement as well as a public hearing to be conducted in regard to the application and acceptance of the funding.

This item has been reviewed by Community Development and City Manager.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that Council, open the public hearing to accept comments on the City’s acceptance of the submittal and funding of the application in response to the 2019/2020 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) over -the counter (OTC) fund, and to solicit citizen input.

Also, Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - ________ 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.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Cost preparation for the CDBG application by Self- Help which is Budgeted in the following account:

General Fund Budget No. 100-65500-170
June 22, 2023 Pg. 49

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APPENDIX D
Resolution of the Governing Body
Applicants are required to use this Resolution in content and form.

RESOLUTION NO. __

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
BE IT RESOLVED by the ___________________________ of the of _____________ as follows:

SECTION 1:

The __________________________ 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 $ ______________ for the following CDBG activities, pursuant to the January 2022 CDBG NOFA:

List activities and amounts (activity totals should include Activity Delivery dollars and General Administration associated with the activity) Activity (i.e. Public Services, Housing
Rehabilitation)
Dollar Amount Being Requested for
the Activity
Note: Similar to the above, any Colonia or Native American Set-Aside activities must be included separately in the Resolution.

SECTION 2:

The hereby approves the use of Program Income in an amount not to exceed $ __________ for the CDBG activities described in Section 1.

Department of Housing and Community Development
Revised 10/15/21 2022 CDBG NOFA
June 22, 2023 Pg. 50

APPENDIX D
SECTION 3:

The acknowledges compliance with all state and federal public participation requirements in the development of its application(s).

SECTION 4:

The hereby authorizes and directs the (title of designated official) _________________, or designee*, to execute and deliver all applications and act on the behalf in all matters pertaining to all such applications.

SECTION 5:

If an application is approved, the (title of designated official) _________________, or designee*, is authorized to enter into, execute and deliver the grant agreement (i.e., Standard Agreement) and any and all subsequent amendments thereto with the State of California for the purposes of the grant.

SECTION 6:

If an application is approved, the (title of designated official) _________________, or designee, is authorized 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.
* Important Note: If the designee is signing any application, agreement, or any other document on behalf of the designated official of the City/County, written proof of designee authority to sign on behalf of such designated official must be included with the Resolution, otherwise the Resolution will be deemed deficient and rejected.

Additionally, do not add limitations or conditions on the ability of the signatory or signatories to sign documents, or the Resolution may not be accepted. If more than one party’s approval is required, list them as a signatory. The only exception is for county counsel or city attorney to approve as to form or legality or both, IF such approval is already part of the standard city/county signature block as evidenced by the signed Resolution itself. Inclusions of additional limitations or conditions on the authority of the signer will result in the Resolution being rejected and will require your entity to issue a corrected Resolution prior to the Department issuing a Standard Agreement.

Department of Housing and Community Development
Revised 10/15/21 2022 CDBG NOFA
June 22, 2023 Pg. 51

APPENDIX D
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the ________________________ of the ___________ of ___________ held on ________ by the following vote:

Instruction: Fill in all four vote-count fields below. If none, indicate “0” for that field.

AYES: _____ NOES: _____
ABSENT: _____ ABSTAIN: _____
Authorized Signature Date
Signer's Title

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, __________________, City/County Clerk of the City/Countof the of ______________ , 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 ___ day of ____________ , 20 .
,
of the of , State of California
By:

Note: The attesting officer cannot be the person identified in the Resolution as the authorized signer.

Department of Housing and Community Development
Revised 10/15/21 2022 CDBG NOFA
June 22, 2023 Pg. 52
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9- A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: June 22, 2023
RE: Discuss potential budget priorities list for FY 2023/2024 budget INFORMATION:

At the June 8, 2023 City Council meeting, the Council adopted an operating budget to allow staff time to focus on the audit and the glitch in the revenues system, with the promise to bring the budget hearings in July or August.

Staff would like to share some of the ideas and plans the department heads have for funding priorities that may be included in the 2023/2024 budget, utilizing extra revenues from Measure A and increased sales and property taxes in general.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of items, or wish-list, that COULD appear in the budget, pending final review of total revenues and expenditures for the next fiscal year.

PUBLIC WORKS:
• 1 -3/4ton 4x4 regular cab to replace the 2004 3/4ton for Public Works Maintenance $52,000 • 2 -1/2ton 4x2 regular cab, 1 to replace the 1998 3/4ton for Public Works Landscape and 1 to add to Public Works Maintenance $36,000 ea.
• 1 -10ft Dump Bed Trailer to add to fleet $9,000
Total Estimate: $97,000.00
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ BUILDING:
• Add Permit Technician position to Building Division Budget Item ( Salary same as Community Development Assistant $3,239-$3,891.68)
• Bulk Scanning – Maps, Building plans, files. For Building and planning Etc (Est.$25,000 -30,000) • Loan Monitoring through Self Help - (Est. 40,000 – currently $140 per file and City has over 340) – City Staff does not have the capacity to look into all loans and demand payment, reconveyances, subordinations , annual verifications.. etc.. Self-help offer these services to other jurisdiction and as of now, the city is losing money by not monitoring the loans. There are some payments that need to start being made and some are grossly overdue for payment. We would need someone to constantly monitor the loans I order to make sure our books and Program income are in order for our home loans.

June 22, 2023 Pg. 53
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9- A
UTILITIES:
2023-2024 Water Plant Project List
Rebuild filers #1 &2 at plant @1 $30,000
Rebuild infrastructure to north and middle pond valves plant #2 $15,000 Replace tube settlers, filters 1 & 2 plant #2 $25,000
Replace PLC and SCADA $300,000
Wire pull for lift pump # 1 plant 2 $18,000
Retrofit/repair lift pump discharge piping plant #2 $10,000 Drain Valve replacement North Clarifier $3,000
AC units for chemical rooms at tank 2 (mini Split) $8,000 Rebuild Main pump #1 Plant 1 $40,000
Plant #2 Headworks Rebuild/Replace $250,000
Rebuild Raw pump Plant #2 $30,000
Clean out Clearwell plant 2, tank 3 and tank 6 (divers) $15,000 Filter #2 plant #2 Backwash waste valve and actuator replacement $15,000 TTHM Control/Second water source Grant
Total all prices are estimated except for PLC SCADA quote $759,000 Wastewater Project list 2023/24
Aerator Gearbox (beyond Repair) $60,000
Install Drain Valves to Clarifiers & scum pit railing (labor) $10,500 Pond Drain Valve $4,000
Replace influent valve $20,000
Rebuild sludge pond banks and add sand $25,000
Hire New Employee
New Truck if new employee is hired $35,000
Replace electrical conduit to basin and new wire $75,000 Blast and recoat clarifiers and install new cathodic protection $250,000 Total prices are estimates $479,000
June 22, 2023 Pg. 54
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9- A
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
• 6 seat Kubota
• Electricity for Vendors at Complex
• Electrical Outlets on Kings Street to
add lighting to trees and for
vendors.
• New Floor and paint in Scout House
and Veteran’s Hall
• Large Storage Building at Rice Park
so we can consolidate all our ctrains
into one central location. Or move
all ctrains behind City Hall.
• New Carnival Games and Bounce
Houses
• Walk in Refrigeration System at the
Veteran’s Hall
• Banner Printer
• Portable Stage
• New Tables and Chairs
• Flag and Pinata Pole installed at
Rice Park, Sports Complex and
Veteran’s Hall
• New Trailer (Mobile)
• Generators
• Storage at Theater
• Table and Chair Carts at Theater
• Ice Machine at Theater
• Tables and Chairs for Vet’s Hall
Rental
• Projector in Theater 2 replaced or
repaired.
• Under cabinet hot water heaters in
the Theater concession and Kitchen
• Military and American Flags Poles
• Phone Tree System to advertise
events, meetings and activities.
• Cables installed at bandstand to
secure trees.
• Sound System in Rice Park
• Permanent Stage in Rice Park
• New Refrigerator at Rec and Vet’s
Hall
• Stackable Washer and Dryer at Rec
• Commercial Walk behind floor
scrubber, vacuums
• Small manlift for Theater
• 20’ ctrain for theater
• Video cameras at
Complex/concession, at ctrains,
scout house
June 22, 2023 Pg. 55

EMERGENCY ITEM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager
DATE: June 22nd, 2023
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
RE: Consider Approval for Kings County Behavioral Health to a Second Digital Signage on the Highway 33/Skyline Blvd. Intersection
INFORMATION:

Kings County Behavioral Health has begun an initiative to provide services within the City as requested by our community. A major factor of success for any organization within the City is outreach. Unfortunately, Avenal has historically struggled with this due to a lack of both effective digital and physical outreach methods.

Kings County Behavioral Health is preparing to budget for two signs for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, requesting that we choose a second location for a secondary sign. After discussing with the City Manager and the Community Activities Supervisor, we have agreed that should we place a secondary sign of the same design (a 4x8ft double sided monument signage of 6mm pitch), the City would place the sinage at the Highway 33/Skyline Intersection.

The land is owned by CalTrans but the signage would be placed away from the road and curb. Nor would we require damaging the road during construction. If granted permission to use the space, the City will work with CalTrans to acquire permission to use their land for said signage.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends, by Motion, allowing Kings County Behavioral Health permission to install a new digital sign at north side of the Highway 33/Skyline intersection. KCBH will work with the selected vendor, to have the new sign installed. After which, it will be the City’s responsibility to utilize and maintain the sign moving forward. Staff also recommends that the Council bring this item back for ratification at the July 8, 2023 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. The costs of construction and implementation would be covered by grant funds held by Kings County Behavioral Health.
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance AuthorityJune 22, 2023

City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority
June 22, 2023