CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 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: NONE
LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-06 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2023-38
(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, 2, 3, & 5 B. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).
a. Conference with legal counsel – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)).
Initiation of Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4)).
Number of potential cases is: 1
C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8).
It is the intent of this governing body to meet in Closed Session to confer with its real property negotiator(s) concerning the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for this agency as follows:
1. Property Description: APN: 038-290-028-000
Negotiator(s): City Manager/City Attorney
Party with whom negotiating: Ross Family Properties LLC.
Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms of Payment.
2. Property Description: APN: 040-320-009-000; & 040-320-014-000 Negotiator(s): City Manager / City Attorney.
Party with whom negotiating: CrisCom Company.
Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms of Payment.
D. Personnel (Government Code §54957(b)).
Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• Chief of Police
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.
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 September 27, 2023.
B. Consider Entering into an M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club for 2023 Pistachio Days Celebration (Motion).
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C. Consider Approval of a Resolution to apply for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program (Resolution 2023-39).
D. Consider Approval of Cost of Living Adjustments for Bargaining Units # 1, 2, 3, & 5: (Resolution 2023-40).
6. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Consider Filling Vacancies for Planning Commission: (Discussion/Action).
B. Consider Filling Vacancy for Kings County Commission on Aging: (Discussion/Action).
7. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Activity Reports:
1. Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Departments Activity Report: Rob Williams, Public Works Director.
2. IT Department Activity Report: Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager.
3. Recreation Department Activity Report: Shelia Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor.
B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) California Health Collaborative: Protecting Green Spaces to Promote Community Health – Salvador Solorio, Community Engagement Coordinator (Information/Discussion).
8. PUBLIC HEARING(s):
A. None.
9. OLD BUSINESS:
A. None.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider Approval of South Seventh Avenue Road Project Bid from Central Valley Asphalt: Rob Williams, Resolution 2023-41, (Discussion/Action).
B. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Agreement with Ice Fantasy Skating Rink: Sheila Verdugo, (Discussion/Action).
C. Consider a Capital Expenditure from Wastewater Enterprise Fund for Solar PV System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant: Antony V. López, (Discussion/Action).
11. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:
Any Council member may request an item be placed on a future agenda, provided that a simple majority also support adding said item. Discussion or action on any item not on the current agenda is strictly prohibited. Closing comments are intended for Council members to report attendance of any special events and pertinent information back to the public.
• 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, October 9, 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 12 DE OCTUBRE 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 usando el ID de reunión 872 4344 0488 para unirse.
Sesión de estudio: NINGUNA
ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-06 CIUDAD ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-38 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-02 PFA ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-01 AGENDA
1. LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA:
2. PASE NOMINAL: 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 ser elegidos para el Concejo Municipal. No reciben ninguna otra compensación por ser miembros de la Agencia Sucesora.
3. SESIÓN CERRADA: (Ciudad/Agencia Sucesora):
Es la intención de este órgano rector reunirse en sesión 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 Cerrada.
A. Conferencia con el (los) negociador(es) laboral(es) (Código de Gobierno § 54957.6).
Es la intención de este cuerpo gobernante reunirse en sesión cerrada para revisar su posición e instruir a sus representantes designados:
Representantes designados: Unidades de Negociación de los Empleados de la Ciudad 1, 2, 3 y 5 B. LITIGIO PENDIENTE (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9).
a. Conferencia con un asesor legal – LITIGIO ANTICIPADO (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9(d)).
Inicio de litigio (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9(d)(4)).
El número de casos potenciales es: 1
C. Conferencia con Negociador(es) de Bienes Raíces ( Código de Gobierno § 54956.8).
Es la intención de este órgano rector reunirse en sesión cerrada para consultar con su(s) negociador(es) de bienes inmuebles con respecto a la compra, venta, intercambio o arrendamiento de bienes inmuebles por o para esta agencia de la siguiente manera:
1. Descripción de la propiedad: APN: 038-290-028-000
Negociador(es): Administrador de la Ciudad/Abogado de la Ciudad Parte con quién negociar: Ross Family Properties LLC.
Instrucciones al negociador relativas a: Condiciones de pago.
2. Descripción de la propiedad: APN: 040-320-009-000; & 040-320-014-000 Negociador(es): Administrador de la Ciudad / Abogado de la Ciudad.
Parte con quien negociar: Empresa CrisCom.
Instrucciones al negociador relativas a: Condiciones de pago.
D. Personal (Código de Gobierno §54957(b)).
Considere la Evaluación del Desempeño de los Empleados Públicos para el Puesto de:
• Jefe de Policía
4. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS/ANUNCIOS Y APARICIONES NO PROGRAMADAS:
Cualquier persona puede dirigirse directamente al Concejo/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 Ayuntamiento/Agencia Sucesora. La ley estatal prohíbe que cualquier miembro del Consejo/Agencia comente o actúe sobre asuntos que no estén en la agenda. Se permiten tres (3) minutos por persona.
5. CALENDARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO:
Todos los elementos enumerados en el calendario de consentimiento son rutinarios y se promulgan mediante una moción: (Acción).
A. Considere la aprobación de las actas de la Ciudad de Avenal/Agencia Sucesora para el 27 de septiembre de 2023.
B. Considere la posibilidad de firmar un memorando de entendimiento con el Club Rotario Avenal para la October 12, 2023 Pg. 3
celebración de los Días del Pistacho 2023 (moción).
C. Considerar la aprobación de una resolución para solicitar el Programa de Subvenciones de Asistencia Local SB 1383 (Resolución 2023-39).
D. Considerar la aprobación de los ajustes por costo de vida para las unidades de negociación # 1, 2, 3 y 5:
(Resolución 2023-40).
6. ALCALDE Y CONCEJAL / AGENCIA SUCESORA / TEMAS A CONSIDERAR:
A. Considere llenar las vacantes para la Comisión de Planificación: (discusión/acción).
B. Considere llenar la vacante para la Comisión sobre el Envejecimiento del Condado de Kings:
(Discusión/Acción).
7. INFORMES DE ACTIVIDADES/PRESENTACIONES ESPECIALES E INFORMES DE COMITÉS:
A. Informes de actividad:
1. Informe de Actividades de los Departamentos de Obras Públicas/Aplicación de Códigos/Control de Animales: Rob Williams,
Director de Obras Públicas.
2. Reporte de Actividad del Departamento de TI: Humberto Bermúdez, Gerente de TI.
3. Informe de Actividades del Departamento de Recreación: Shelia Verdugo, Supervisora de Actividades Comunitarias.
B. Presentaciones/Informes Especiales:
1) California Health Collaborative: Protegiendo los Espacios Verdes para Promover la Salud Comunitaria – Salvador Solorio, Coordinador de Participación Comunitaria (Información/Discusión).
8. AUDIENCIA(s) PÚBLICA(s):
A. Ninguno.
9. NEGOCIOS ANTIGUOS:
A. Ninguno.
10. NUEVOS NEGOCIOS:
A. Considere la aprobación de la oferta del proyecto de la carretera de la Séptima Avenida Sur de Central Valley Asphalt: Rob Williams, Resolución 2023-41, (Discusión/Acción).
B. Considere autorizar al administrador de la ciudad a celebrar un acuerdo profesional con la pista de patinaje de fantasía sobre hielo: Sheila Verdugo, (discusión/acción).
C. Considere un gasto de capital del Fondo Empresarial de Aguas Residuales para el Sistema Solar Fotovoltaico en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales: Antony V. López, (Discusión/Acción).
11. CORRESPONDENCIA/ANUNCIOS/COMENTARIOS DE CIERRE:
Cualquier miembro del Consejo podrá solicitar que un tema se incluya en un orden del día futuro, siempre que una mayoría simple apoye también la adición de dicho tema. Queda terminantemente prohibido debatir o actuar sobre cualquier tema que no figure en el orden del día actual. Los comentarios finales tienen la intención de que los miembros del Consejo informen al público sobre la asistencia a cualquier evento especial y la información pertinente. • Próximos y futuros puntos del orden del día a tener en cuenta. • Correspondencia/Anuncios/Información/Comentarios finales.
12. APLAZAMIENTO:
1) De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (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 [Concejo/Autoridad] después de la distribución del paquete de la agenda están disponibles para inspección pública en la oficina de [Secretarios Municipales] en 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 durante el horario comercial normal.
Certifico que esta Agenda del taller del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Avenal se publicará en los siguientes lugares: 1) Cámaras del Concejo Municipal, Teatro Avenal 233 E. Kings St.; 2) Ayuntamiento 919 Skyline Blvd.; 3) Avenal Lumber, 600 Skyline Blvd.; y 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 el 9 de octubre de 2023.
__ /s/ María Ortiz
María Ortiz, Secretaria Municipal
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CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 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 5:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Councilmen’s: Ricardo Verdugo, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado.
ABSENT: Luis Gravelle.
STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Price, Bermudez, Davis, Williams, Nevarez, Yang.
LEGAL COUNCEL: Moses Diaz.
CITY CLERK:
Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council/Successor Agency are entitled to receive a total of $300.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency.
The City Council went into Closed Session at 5:19 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: (City/Successor Agency):
It is the intent of this governing body to meet in closed session to review its position and to instruct its designated representatives: Any person may directly address the Council/Agency at this time on items of interest regarding Closed Session.
A. 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 B. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).
a. 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.
Facts and circumstances clearly known to potential plaintiff (if any) that might result in litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(e)(2)): none.
b. Conference with legal counsel – PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9).
Deciding whether or not basis exists for closed session for anticipated litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(3)).
Number of potential cases is: 1.
C. Personnel (Government Code §54957(b)).
Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• Chief of Police
Mayor Preciado re-opened the City Council meeting at 7:16 p.m. and nothing to report. Mayor Preciado called for a recess of 5-minutes and commenced meeting at 7:21 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk announced there were no public comment in person, public comment cards and no comments online.
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 September 14, 2023.
B. Consider Approval for Wastewater Plant Influent Valve Replacement Project.
C. Consider Approval for Aerator Conduit and Wire Replacement Project.
Council Member/Successor Agency Member Verdugo motioned to approve Consent Calendar, second by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and motion carried.
Roll Call Vote:
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AYES: Verdugo, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Gravelle.
ABSTAIN: None.
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. Report and update on City Manager 2023/2024 Goals: (Information).
Antony Lopez, City Manager reported, he would like to take this moment to keep the Council appraised on the progress of all the City Manager’s current goals as follows:
Council Goals for City Manager 2023-2024:
Monthly reports on major projects and progress (and staffing levels, new hires status etc.) • CM and department heads have established an active spreadsheet with each department’s current projects and status, along with current vacancies and hiring stage for each position. • This has been presented once a month since March.
o Needs some tweaking as it has a lot of information, and distinguishing between roles and who should report what project has been a small issue.
-Recruit HR/Risk assistant
• As of May 2023, Nina Garza, was hired as the HR/Risk Assistant. • The Director of Administrative services continues training Nina and delegating more HR tasks. • Current goal is to update and ratify a new Employee Policy & Procedure Manual by early next year. -Resolve the old issues from prior administration:
1. Get audits done.
• 2020 Audit was completed in September 2023
• 2021-2022 audits have started. 2021 audit expected December of 2023. • Price Paige & Company have been crucial in this role.
2. Fill all vacancies.
• Current vacancies are: Permeant Animal Control Officer II (actively being filled by Code Enforcement Officer); Finance Manager (new position, with Price Paige’s help, this position could be reworked to something else); Building Inspector (new position, actively recruiting, last potential hire declined); four officer positions (actively recruiting). • Salary increases could help in attracting potential talent. -Finish/get progress on projects:
1. Have Phase II of the Community Center Project completed; a. 3.2 million in supplemental funding by CDBG OTC grant. b. Bid documents being finalized bySeptember, to take outto bid in October. Expect to present award for Council by November/December, begin work early next year.
2. Implement permitting for cannabis businesses; and
a. City was awarded $115,000 to help establish a cannabis permitting process. That process has begun with the City Attorney, Finance and Community Development Depts. b. ETA end of year or early next year.
3. Select and move forward with a preferred solution for vacant parcels in downtown/commercial district(s).
a. Wording was provided by City Attorney, and planned to be included in the Zoning Ordinance comprehensive update that should be presented to the Planning Commission in November, with adopting shortly after. Below is that language:
POTENTIAL ORDINANCE EXAMPLE:
AMC 6-5.04: Amend to add subsection (d), Minimum Vacant Parcel Maintenance:
-Requirements:
1. landscaping along edges fronting a public ROW (fencing will be further in, while landscape area will be accessible from ROW);
2. fencing (after landscaped area);
3. automated irrigation system, must be functioning.
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4. waterservice must be active, metered and with radio-read enabled.
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5. regular maintenance plan approved by CDD,including mandated quarterly reportsto be filed w/ CDD.
6. regular solid and/or green waste service; and
7. City may require ground cover for all other areas, which may be vegetation or crushed stone,for runoff. control.
-Vacant Parcel Defined: Commercially zoned parcelfronting Skyline Boulevard which is either(a) undeveloped; or (b) developed but abandoned, unoccupied, vacant or had no active city licensed business activity occurring upon it for 90 or more consecutive days at any time during the prior twelve (12) months. -Violations will be declared to be a public nuisance.
-Remediesfor violations would notlimitto abatement and would not be mutually exclusive; Administrative fines and penalties also allowed.
AMC Title 9 (Zoning - Currently Being Updated by QK)
-Add Standards for Downtown Commercial Corridor (potentialto create an overlay zone, or simply enact for commercial property fronting Skyline), additional minimum standards:
1. fencing must be black wroughtiron, X feet or greaterin height (no wooden posts; no chain-link fencing);
2. fencing must be locked and prevent at-will public entry.
3. fencing mustinclude emergency responder lockbox access.
4. landscaping fronting a ROW must extend atleastten (10) feetin depth from edge of ROW, and must be drought-tolerant and consistent w/ landscaping plan approved by CDD.
5. Cars offered forsale must be parked on fully paved surface (blacktop or concrete, no gravel or vegetative ground cover); and,
6. Parcels used forstorage must have colored brick wall which fully blocks visibility of stored items from all public ROWs, or otherwise must occur indoors.
ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Activity Reports
1. Community & Economic Development Department Report: Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community & Economic Development.
Kao Nou Yang, Director of Community & Economic reported the following: 1) Planning Division; 2) Processing Zoning Land Use Applications, Land Division Applications and Current Planning Zoning / Land Use Permits; 3) Long Range Planning; 3) Building Division;4) Economic Development; and 5) Programs – First Time Buyers, Home Rehabilitation, Accessory Dwelling (ADU) Program.
2. Police Department Report: Chief Robert Nevarez
Chief Robert Nevarez reported the following: 1) Avenal Police Department announces the return of Police Explore; 2) Leadership Stability; 3) Recruit and Retain the Best; 4) International Model of Community Trust; 5) Amongst the safest cities in America; and, 6) Embrace wellness amongst our employees.
B. Special Presentations/Reports:
1) APD - California Department of Justice: Tobacco Grant Program: Cynthia Morales, APD Community Services Officer (CSO).
Cynthia Morales, APD Community Services Officer (CSO) reported the DOJ funding explained the Office of the Attorney General established the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in 2017 to provide annual funds to local enforcement agencies throughout California. Avenal Police Department was funded a two-year cycle and received $70,000. Outreach: April 12th Vocational Expo Avenal High School, May 15th, 2023, Retail visit, July 13th Officers interacted with Kidz spot tobacco presentation, July 14th CSO Morales with Officer Miller attended Flea Market handed out stickers and answered questions regarding tobacco; and July 18th attended panel for rise above through Kings Partnership answered questions regarding tobacco. ..
PUBLIC HEARING(s):
Joint Hearing of the City of Avenal Successor Agency RDA Trust Obligations Fund/Public Finance Authority:
A. None.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. None.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider
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Approval for Quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc., Body Cam, and Taser equipment subscription:
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Chief Nevarez reported that body cameras have become the norm in policing over the past decade. InCalifornia,itis rare for modern agencies notto have body cameras as regular equipmentissued to its officers. The reason for body cameras is increased transparency and professionalism required from police officers. The AvenalPolice Department was an early adopter of body cameras. Today, however, many of our Axon body cameras have reached their usefullifespan. As a result, we encounter frequent malfunctions and necessary repairs, taking them out of service. Since our current body cameras are approaching a decade of use, warranties have lapsed. In addition,technology over the years has evolved, with current body cameras able to domuch more than the cameras we currently possess.
Officer Christopher Pelletier reported that for example,the newest version of the Axon Body Camera,the Axon 7,is connected to the Taser, allowing itto automatically activate whenever the Taser is drawn. The Axon 7 also has mounting capabilities allowing for ease of use, and a broader camera perspective. The Axon 7 package provides unlimited data storage, eliminating future unanticipated costs related to an increase data storage need. The Axon 7 also comes with a warranty, and necessary training for police staff. This video is stored to support prosecution, defend litigation, investigate complaints, or as a support in internal investigations. Cost- The Axon 7 package includes the newest version of the body camera,taser, warranty,training, and unlimited evidence storage at a cost of $33,164.56 annually over five years.
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Staff recommend the purchase of current body cameras, tasers and evidence storage through Axon for all sworn staff assigned to patrol via a new five-year contract with warranty. Request Councilto authorize the City Manager or designee to purchase body cameras and Tasers via a five-year contract with Axon using COPSfunding.
Councilman Verdugo motioned to authorize the City Manager ordesignee topurchasebody cameras and Tasers via a five-year contract with Axonusing COPSfunding sole source, second by Councilman Hernandez and motioned carried.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Verdugo, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Gravelle.
None.
None.
CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:
City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) September 28th Confia with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation event is from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. All invited there will be some special guests from around the area, local mayors, Supervisor should be in attendance, staff from Assemblyman Mathis 's office. Also, lot of prizes a lot of interaction community and this is why regularly scheduled council meeting was moved for today; 2) City Manager Lopez might need to step out of the meeting for an hour between 7:00 to 8:00; and 3) Saturday Free Smog Repair Event and Rotary will be providing hotdogs.
Councilman Verdugo reported the following: 1) He was approached by Bobby, Director of the Commission on Aging asked for Mr.
Verdugo to be part of the Commission on Aging Committee due to lack of representation and he agreed with Council’s approval; 2) attended meetings and 3) Community Garden lights and cannot wait to see it light work.
City Attorney Diaz mentioned this item needs to be on the agenda for action for the next Council meeting.
Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) attended many meetings; and 2) thanked all for attending.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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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- B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: October 12th, 2023
RE: Consider Entering into an M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club for 2023 Pistachio Days Celebration
INFORMATION:
For almost a decade, the Avenal Pistachio Days Festival has been a premier event in Avenal hosted and organized by the local Avenal Rotary Club. Established to mark the end of the harvest season, the Pistachio Days Festival also honors and celebrates the many Avenal residents who work in the pistachio industry for local partners such as Keenan Farms and the Wonderful Company. This festival aided in Avenal becoming officially trademarked as the Pistachio Capital of the World® since 2019.
The festival’s activities have included closing down Kings Street to host food vendors; the Miss Teen Avenal pageant; concerts; religious services; horseshoe tournament; corn hole tournament; tri-tip/pork loin cook-off; bounce houses and playland; art show; free movies; 2k/5k Walk/Run; raffles; local performances; Avenal's famous pistachio ice cream; and many more activities.
This year the Avenal Rotary Club is preparing to host the 8 th annual Pistachio Days Festival starting
October 20-22, 2023.
Although Pistachio Days Festival is now a staple of Avenal’s culture and a long-lasting tradition, Staff is seeking formal consent by Council to collaborate and commit resources to this event in collaboration with Avenal Rotary. Examples of potential resources being used are: City facilities (which now have a charge to non-profits), staff time to help manage certain activities, advertising the event, and city equipment.
Staff has prepared a basic M.O.U. to be signed by both the City and Avenal Rotary Club to begin the process of more formally recognizing the collaboration between both the City and Avenal Rotary Club, and authorizing the waiving of fees for City facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending, authorizing the City Manager to sign an M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club regarding the collaborations for the 2023 Pistachio Days Festival.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This event was already budgeted by Community Activities. Small loss in revenue by waiving the rental fees for City facilities.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 10
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND STAFF TIME
PISTACHIO DAYS FESTIVAL 2023
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into by the City of Avenal and Avenal Rotary International Club (Rotary), to establish partnership on a yearly event – Pistachio Days Festival held between October 20th – October 22nd 2023.
WHEREAS, the Pistachio Days Festival will been organized and sponsored by Rotary every year and; WHEREAS, Rotary in collaboration with the City of Avenal will coordinate event providing free facilities for use, and staff time as feasibly possible;
NOW THEREFORE, City of Avenal and Rotary, enter into this agreement.
Staffing: Rotary will manage the event site during use and assist possible by assigning volunteer staff to the location.
Also, request to the City Manager or Community Activities Supervisor for staff help when need on-site during the Pistachio Days Festival.
Costs: All reasonable and eligible costs associated with this event and the operation of the Pistachio Days Festival area that include City facilities, equipment and associated systems directly related to their use in support of the event will be waived for consideration at the discretion of the City Manager.
Recordkeeping: Daily logs showing hours worked and equipment and materials used in this event will be kept by both Rotary and the City for purposes of accounting and record keeping.
Insurance: Both of the Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding agrees to indemnify and hold the other Party harmless from and against any and all loss and damage, and any and all claims, demands, suits, liabilities and payments, including cost of defense, arising in whole or in part, out of the negligent act or omission of the party, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, or the negligent act or omission of any person for which a party or subcontractor is held liable.
Required Insurance – A Commercial General Liability coverage form at least as broad as ISO form CG 00 01 with limits of liability of no less than $500,000 per Class I event and $1 million for Class II – V events from a California admitted insurance company with an AM Best rating of no less than an “A VII” (subject to approval of the City), with the City of Avenal listed as an Additional Insured with Endorsement(s).
However, if any losses, damages, claims, demands, suits, liabilities and payments, including cost of defense, arise out of or result from the concurrent negligence of both parties, their officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or any other person for which a party is held liable, this indemnity provision shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of any indemnitor's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or any other person for which an indemnitor is held liable.
Amendments: This agreement may be amended at any time by signature approval of the parties' signatories ortheir respective designees.
Termination of Agreement: Each Party may withdraw at any time from this MOU, except as stipulated above, by transmitting a signed statement to that effect to the other Party. This MOU and the partnership created thereby will be considered terminated thirty (30) days at the conclusion of the final event of the 2023 Pistachio Days Festival activities Capacity to Enter into Agreement: The persons executing this MOU on behalf of their respective entities hereby represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and appropriate authority to enter this MOU on behalf of the entity for which they sign.
ROTARY CLUB CITY OF AVENAL
Jimmie D. Tuttle, President Antony V. López, City Manager October 12, 2023 Pg. 11
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. C
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2023
RE: Approve Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Submit Grants with California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) INFORMATION:
With the many changes that SB 1383 (Organics) brings, CalRecycle is hoping to help ease the transition into these new requirements by proving additional funding to jurisdictions to help with compliance (training, education, marketing. The City may be eligible for up to $75,000.00 in CalRecycles SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, with no match required.
Applications are due November 15, 2023, for which Staff has plans to submit an application, To complete the grant, the City must authorize submittal and a signatory for this and any other CalRecycle grants.
This is not a new resolution, but CalRecycle likes to see an updated resolution with new names and signers every 3-5 years. This updated resolution will be used to complete the submittal of the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the attached Resolution, 2023-40: Authorizing City Manager to Submit Grants with California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecyle).
October 12, 2023 Pg. 12
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AVENAL AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S)
FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS
FOR WHICH THE CITY OF
AVENAL IS ELIGIBLE
RESOLUTION 2023-_ 39__
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. authorize the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant programs (grants) in furtherance of the State of California’s (state) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the state thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of the grants; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things, an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED,
APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON October 12, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ City Clerk
CITY OF AVENAL
__________________________________
ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor
CITY OF AVENAL
October 12, 2023 Pg. 13
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;
2. That the City Council of the City of Avenal authorizes the submittal of application(s) to CalRecycle for all grants for which The City of Avenal is eligible;
3. That the City Manager or his/her designee is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Avenal all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project;
4. That these authorizations are effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
5. Authorized the City Manager, and all relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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October 12, 2023 Pg. 14
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. D
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: November 17, 2021
RE: Consider Approval of Cost of Living Adjustments for Bargaining Units # 1, 2, 3, & 4.
INFORMATION:
On October 06, 2023, the City Council and the Employee Designated Negotiating Teams No. 1, 2, 3, & 5, reached an agreement for additional benefits for the FY 2023/2024.
Attached is the resolution which authorizes the City Manager to sign and execute agreements with said bargaining units for the negotiated benefits. The full resolution is being presented today in open session for approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve by motion Resolution 2023-40 as presented.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 15
1 of 2
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL
SUPPORTING AND APPROVING
OFFERS TO THE EMPLOYEE
DESIGNATED NEGOTIATING TEAMS
NO. 1, 2, 3, & 5, AS PER REQUESTED
FOR FY 2023/2024
RESOLUTION 2023-__40___
WHEREAS, Resolution 99-55 (Meet and Confer with City Employees) established a policy for the City Council and City Employees to meet and discuss working conditions, salaries, benefits, and other incidental matters; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Employee Designated Negotiating Teams No. 1, 2, 3, & 5, have discussed said matters which relate to and affect the FY 2023/2024 City Budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Employee Designated Negotiating Teams No. 1, 2, 3, & 5, have agreed to the following:
A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 4% applied during FY 2023/2024, to commence the on the next available pay period as of enacting this resolution Personal Holiday increased by one (1), from two (2) to three (3) That such benefits are effective October 9, 2023.
That all existing benefits shall be retained.
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 October 12, 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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October 12, 2023 Pg. 16
2 of 2
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Found the foregoing recitals to be true, correct and incorporated herein;
2. The City Council of the City of Avenal hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign and execute documents and agreements related to this action on behalf of the City of Avenal.
3. Ordered 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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20200916 - Avenal - Resolution Appointing City Attorney-v1.doc October 12, 2023 Pg. 17
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2023
RE: Consider filling two (2) Vacant Planning Commission Seats INFORMATION:
As of August 7, 2023, the Planning Commission has two vacancies. Former Chair, Lymari Larios, handed her resignation due to moving out of the City on July 28, 2023. Commissioner Donna Elliott, also retired from the commission effective August 8, 2023.
This creates two vacancies in the Planning Commission, which will require two new appointments by the Council. Per the rotation, Councilmembers Gravelle and Verdugo have the next opportunities to appoint a commissioner.
Per Council’s direction, Staff advertised the vacancies and encouraged the community to apply.
As of October 9, 2023, Staff received and reviewed five applications from the following:
• Rosa Sierra
• Grace Resendez
• José Barrera
• Maria McGee
• Arianna McGee
Staff spoke to both Councilmembers Gravelle and Verdugo about the applicants. Councilman Verdugo has indicated they would like to appoint Mr. José Barrera. Councilman Gravelle has indicated they would like to appoint Mrs. Rosa Sierra.
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion/Direction on appointing new individuals to serve on the Avenal Planning Commission.
Staff recommends appoint both José Barrera and Rosa Sierra to the Planning Commission.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 18
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High School
Avenal High School
College
West Hills College
Trade or Business School
None
Organization Membership Information
Yes
No
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?* If yes, which
Yes
No
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?* If yes, which
School Board
Please list organization memberships and positions held Reef Sunset Unified School District
Reason For Seeking Appointment
Interested in helping community
Please list reason(s) why you are interested in the Board and/or Commission October 12, 2023 Pg. 20
Please List Areas of Special Interest
Youth programs
Return Completed Form to:
City of Avenal City Clerk Office
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
October 12, 2023 Pg. 21
October 12, 2023 Pg. 22
High School
Avenal High
College
Trade or Business School
Organization Membership Information
Yes
No
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?* If yes, which
Avenal museum
Yes
No
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?* If yes, which
Please list organization memberships and positions held Reason For Seeking Appointment
To see the city grow responsibly.
Please list reason(s) why you are interested in the Board and/or Commission October 12, 2023 Pg. 23
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2023
RE: Discussion on Direction to Appoint a Representative to the Kings County Commission on Aging Council
BACKGROUND:
Since 2021, Councilmember Pablo Hernandez had represented the City on the Kings County Commission on Aging Council (KCCOAC). In March of 2023, Councilmember Hernandez stepped-down from the KCCOAC in order to allow more active members of the Avenal Senior Program to represent the Avenal group.
The City Council is designated by KCCOAC to appoint any member of the Avenal community to the KCCOAC, this appointment is not exclusive to City Council Members. Since March, Council directed staff to advertise the vacancy and seek a participant of the KCCOA program to volunteer.
Most recently, staff continued advertising the vacancy to the Avenal Senior Program participants, and received interest form four individuals. Staff worked with the participants to hold a vote on who they would like to see appointed on October 4, 2023.
The participants selected Francisca Velez, as the primary representative, and for Felix Herredia, as the alternate.
INFORMATION
• Kings County Commission On Aging Council (KCCOAC) – meets the third Thursday of each month, 2PM at the Senior Center in Armona.
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff on how the Council wishes to fill the vacancy. Staff recommends following the selection from the Senior Program participants and appointing Francisca Velez, as the primary representative, and for Felix Herredia, as the alternate.
Additionally, given the difficulty to find community volunteers to participate in meetings outside of Avenal, Staff is also seeking approval from the Council to reimburse the milage for the representative from Avenal to Armona, per the IRS Standard Mileage Rate (currently 65.5 cents per mile), which would be $44.54 a month (~68 miles round trip).
October 12, 2023 Pg. 24
City of Avenal
TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council
FROM: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
DATE: October 5, 2023
RE: Public Works Monthly Report September 2023
INFORMATION:
7300 CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Staff continues to work on property and weed abatements and reminding citizens about water waste. Staff continues to work flex hours for illegal venders and cleaned up 10 areas with graffiti.
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
8100 PARKS & LANDSCAPE:
Staff continues to maintain Rice Park, landscaped areas on Skyline, Neighborhood Park, Skate Park, Sport Complex, the Ken Brown Public Safety Center, and Elliott Park. We are continuing to keep two (2) restrooms open at Rice Park. We are waiting for the repair of the irrigation controller at the Sport Complex so it is looking dry. Staff is hand water as they can to keep it alive. 9000 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT:
Staff continues to maintain the Animal Shelter. The spay/neuter program is going well there were 15 for the shelter and12 for Avenal Citizens. There are still good numbers on the amount of dogs rescued.
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
13000 STREETS:
Staff maintains city streets, signs, flags, and banners. Staff conducted the Seventh Ave. Road Project bid opening Oct. 5th, we should have a tentative schedule after awarding the job and giving notice to proceed.
The City Engineer continues to work on the Community Center getting it ready to go to bid. 14100 WATER DISTRIBUTION:
The contractor for the 18” water line project has received some of the parts they are waiting on and now expect to restart the project early November. Not to Jinx anything, we had 0 water leaks on the main transmission line in September. Staff continues to repair and maintain the distribution system within the City.
15000 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS:
Staff continues to report monthly to Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding overflows. There were four (4) calls for sewer plugs. Staff is continuing the enzyme treatment for grease. 18000 VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & BUILDING MAINTENANCE:
Staff continues to maintain city-owned property, vehicles, and equipment and continues monthly/quarterly reporting to SJVAPCD.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. A. – 1)
October 12, 2023 Pg. 25
Monthly Report
September 2023
Vehicle Abatements
Total of Vehicles Tagged (private property) 00
City of Avenal Abatements 00
Voluntary Abetments 00
Pending 00
Property Abetments
Mailed Abetments 18
Courtesy Verbal Abetments 32
Courtesy Door Hangers 41
Abetments Completed 81
Pending 10
Miscellaneous Complaints
Illegal Business/Expired License 04
Stop Work/No Permit 01
Illegal Occupancy 00
Illegal Venders 04
Complaints Received 02
*Phone 01
*Walk In 00
Miscellaneous Inspections 71
Miscellaneous Meetings 01
Recycling Control 00
Graffiti Control 10
Water Waste Control (verbal and/or citations) 01
Weed Abatement (properties posted for cleanup) 00
Weed Abatement (completed) 00
Illegal Yard Sales/No Permits 01
Notes:
October 12, 2023 Pg. 26
To: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
From: Raul Valadez, Animal Control Department
For: September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Total dogs 65
RETURNED TO OWNER 5
ADOPTED 0
DIED IN SHELTER 0
EUTHANIZED 0
ESCAPED FROM SHELTER 0
REMAINING IN SHELTER 32
DOGS RESCUED 28
Dogs Brought in for the month of September 32
DOG BITE(S) 0
CITATIONS 0
COMPLAINTS 15
DOOR HANGERS 6
CATS DETAINED 0
EUTHANIZED 3
RESCUED 11
REDEEMED 1
ADPOTDED 0
Roosters/Chickens/Owls/Turtles, etc. 0
Deceased Animals
Dogs 2
Cats 9
Other Animals Deceased 0
Animal Control Activity Report
City Of Avenal
Animal Control Activity Report
October 1, 2023
October 12, 2023 Pg. 27
To: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
From: Raul Valadez, Animal Control Department
For: September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Total Dogs 51
RETURNED TO OWNER 4
ADOPTED 0
DIED IN SHELTER 0
EUTHANIZED 0
ESCAPED FROM SHELTER 0
REMAINING IN SHELTER 29
DOGS RESCUED 18
Dogs Brought in for the month of September 20
DOG BITE(S) 2
CITATIONS 0
CATS DETAINED 0
EUTHANIZED 0
RESCUED 0
REDEEMED 0
ADPOTDED 0
Roosters/Chickens/Owls/Turtles, etc. 1
Deceased Animals
Dogs 4
Cats 5
Other Animals Deceased 0
Animal Control Activity Report
City Of Corcoran
Animal Control Activity Report
October 1, 2023
October 12, 2023 Pg. 28
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7- A.2
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager
DATE: October 9th, 2023
RE: Information Technology Monthly Report September Report 2023 CURRENT PROJECTS:
Internet:
Reconnecting the service with RSUSD is currently on hold. Public Works begins wiring CAT6 cabling from the installed satellite on the trimmed palm tree to the shop. The following sites will be connected at a later day, possibly requiring a second manlift to assist in aligning the antennas to each other. A miscommunication on Spectrum’s end delays the Recreation Center’s installation. The City was due for an examination on how to run lines from either the high school or district office on October 4th. An installation technician was sent out instead without the examination, Thus, an install was not possible. Staff awaits a further date.
Phone System: Staff continues to gather info on the POTS lines used across the Avenal Police Department regarding phones connected to County Dispatch. Staff begins exploring a difference fencing provider to potentially avoid any future pitfalls that may occur from retrofitting our pre-existing system.
Emails: On hold until support reaches back out with a solution.
Server:
-Regular Security Maintenance and policy adjustments to aid in workflow as needed -Continuing reorganizing documentation of all services for future reference Other:
-Replaced motion sensor and alarm system backup batteries that prevented various sites from arming.
-Expedited repair on a Water Treatment Plant POTS line. -Assisted at a recent Resource Fair at Reef Sunset Middle School. -Continues to work with KCAG to allow regular remote viewing and participation of their monthly meetings
-Continues to maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 29
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October 12, 2023 Pg. 31
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. B-1
7. B
Special
Presentations/Reports:
California Health Collaborative:
Salvador Solorio-Ruiz,
Community Engagement
Coordinator
October 12, 2023 Pg. 32
FUNDED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT 20-10374
CITY OF AVENAL, CA
Protecting Green Spaces
to Promote Community
Health T o b a c c o - F r e e O u t d o o r R e c r e a t i o n a l A r e a s October 12, 2023 Pg. 33
PROTECTING GREEN SPACES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH
// CITY OF AVENAL
October 12, 2023 Pg. 34
COMMITTMENT
TO TOBACCO PREVENTION
& HEALTH EQUITY
The Collaborative houses over 14 tobacco prevention programs across the state that promote health equity and environmental justice across diverse populations and communities.
"changing lives, by improving health & wellness"
CENTRAL VALLEY
a movement to build a healthier
and safer valley free of the harms of commercial tobacco
SERVING THE
Commercial tobacco is manufactured, massproduced, and sold for profit by companies for recreational and habitual use in cigarettes, ecigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, cigars, hookahs, and other products.
PROTECTING GREEN SPACES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH
// CITY OF AVENAL
October 12, 2023 Pg. 35
PROTECTING GREEN SPACES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH
// CITY OF AVENAL
COMMUNITY HEALTH & GREEN
SPACES
Parks are designed to be healthy places where
all people can enjoy the environment and
amenities. The use of tobacco doesn’t align
with these ideals: research has shown that
second-hand smoke is harmful, even in outdoor
settings, and the toxic waste from tobacco is
harmful to the environment and users of the
parks.
Going to a recreational area that is NOT tobacco-free can create/cause:
unsafe access toxic dangers for
infants and animals
impacts to mental
well-being
Environmental inequities in low income
neighborhoods
toxic waste
secondhand
smoke
normalization of
tobacco
In many communities, parks and outdoor
recreational spaces act as places where residents
can play, gather, and relax.
Prohibiting the use of tobacco products in
outdoor recreational areas enhances the
user experience while also benefiting the
environment and promoting community
health.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 36
People seen smoking
0 at Floyd D. Rice Park
People seen smoking at
0 Avenal Neighborhood
Park
Tobacco Policy Signs
In May and June 2023, ReACT staff members and youth volunteers conducted observations of smoking/vaping and tobacco litter during tobacco clean-up events at Floyd D. Rice Park, Avenal Neighborhood Park, and Avenal Skate Park in the City of Avenal. This summary report presents the observation results.
Avenal Tobacco Pre-Policy
Observation Summary
Floyd D. Rice Park, Avenal Skate Park, & Avenal Neighborhood Park People Smoking or Vaping
Tobacco Litter
309
Total pieces of litter
found
Total people seen
0 smoking
Pieces of litter found at
290
Floyd D. Rice Park
15 Pieces of litter found at
Avenal Neighborhood
Park
Tobacco related signs
0 observed
No smoking policy sign at
0 Floyd D. Rice Park
No smoking policy sign
0 at Avenal Neighborhood
Park
People seen smoking at
0 Avenal Skate Park
Pieces of litter found at
4 at Avenal Skate Park
No smoking policy sign at
0 Avenal Skate Park
October 12, 2023 Pg. 37
Public Opinion Survey Results | City of Avenal
Survey respondents support a policy that would ban tobacco use at public parks and events in Avenal.
75%
of survey respondents
would support a policy
that stops tobacco use at
outdoor public events
such as Easter events and
community fairs.
74%
of survey respondents
would support a policy
that stops tobacco use
in outdoor recreational
areas such as parks and
sports fields.
Avenal residents are concerned about exposure to smoke in outdoor areas.
91% think an outdoor area
would be safer if there
was no tobacco use
allowed.
88%
are worried when
someone is smoking
near them in an
outdoor area.
74% believe it is “very”
important to have
tobacco-free areas in
their community.
66% would be more likely to
go to an outdoor area if
it had a tobacco-free
policy.
52% think smoking and
vaping in outdoor
recreational areas is
a problem in Avenal.
Why do Avenal residents support this policy?
“The reason we attend these outdoor activities is for our children, and I don’t like my children being around smoke.”
“It can be really unhealthy, not only for the users but the people around them too.” “Because either way the wind spreads the smoke.”
“I have been a smoker since the age of 15. Now I’m 23 and it’s hard to stop. We should keep our kids away from this.”
“Because everyone has different allergies that may be triggered from the smoke.” “Others shouldn’t have to be included in your option or choice [to smoke].” “Because I have asthma and inhaling secondhand smoke causes my asthma.” “Because our kids are watching, and it is a bad example for them.” October 12, 2023 Pg. 38
Survey Methodology
ReACT program staff collected 104 surveys in Avenal between May and December 2021. Surveys were administered online and in person at various community events. The survey questionnaire was made available in English and Spanish, and all (100%) of survey respondents reported living in Avenal.
Respondent Characteristics
Most survey respondents identified as Hispanic/Latino (83%), followed by American Indian/Alaska Native (4%), white (4%), Black/African American (3%), “other” (3%), and more than one race (2%).
Most (59%) spoke both English and Spanish, while 28% spoke only English and 13% spoke only Spanish.
Respondents ranged in age – 23% were age 18-24, 33% were 25-34, 33% were age 35-49, and 8% were age 50 and older. About two-thirds (63%) had children under the age of 18. Those responding reported visiting public parks in Avenal sometimes (44%), often (37%), and rarely (16%). Only 3% said they never visit the public park. Lastly, the majority (79%) of respondents did not currently use any tobacco products.
October 12, 2023 Pg. 39
Outdoor dining Dog parks
PROTECTING AVENAL PARKS
What areas can be protected?
A comprehensive tobacco-free recreational areas policy could protect all these areas, not just playgrounds :
Community parks
Sport complexes
Skate parks
Entryways and exits
Sidewalks
Bus stops
Local events at outdoor areas
(parades, farmer's markets, fairs,
etc.)
What can communities do?
Local communities have adopted a tobacco-free parks
policy to protect the health of their residents and
improve the air quality and environment of their
community. Nearly 150 cities or communities have
designated outdoor recreational spaces, parks or
beaches, or both, as smokefree.
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// CITY OF AVENAL
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KINGS COUNTY
SMOKE-FREE OUTDOOR AIR
Avenal
Corcoran
Hanford
Lemoore*
Unincorporated Kings County
F
F
A
F
F
A VISION FOR TOBACCO-FREE
KINGS COUNTY
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// CITY OF AVENAL
The Smokefree Outdoor Air grade is
based on the smoking restrictions
adopted by local communities in seven
outdoor areas – (1) Dining Areas; (2)
Entryways; (3) Public Events; (4)
Recreation Areas; (5) Service Areas; (6)
Sidewalks in Commercial Areas; and
(7) Worksites. Grades are assigned by
the American Lung Association.
For 20 years, the annual “State of Tobacco Control” report has graded states and the federal government on their implementation and enforcement of policies proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use. The official report grades for Kings County are reflected below:
*An updated grade for Lemoore will be released in 2024
The City of Hanford adopted its Tobacco Free
Outdoor Areas policy on November 5, 2019.
The City of Lemoore adopted its Tobacco Free
Outdoor Areas policy on August 15, 2023.
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C.A.L.I.
YOUTH
COALITION
C.A.L.I. Youth Coalition
The Collaborate, Advocate, Lead and Inspire (CALI) Youth Coalition has been engaged in local county efforts to raise awareness about the effects commercial tobacco has in their community. Since 2017, CALI Youth members from Corcoran and Avenal have participated in data collection activities, advocacy events at the State Capitol, and summer leadership opportunities.
The CALI Youth Coalition provides
educational presentations to elected
officials to share information and data
about tobacco issues in the
community.
Civic Engagement Youth Leadership
Every year, Kings County youth
participate in the Youth Leadership
Summit camp organized by the CALI
Youth Coalition to train their peers on
policy, advocacy and community
organizing.
Community Engagement
The CALI Youth Coalition participate in
community events and organize their own
events to engage community members in
local and regional tobacco prevention
efforts.
PROTECTING GREEN SPACES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH
// CITY OF AVENAL
October 12, 2023 Pg. 42
FUNDED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACT 20-10374 For more information
600 W. Acequia Ave. Visalia, CA 93291
559.878.5831
healthcollaborative.org
[email protected]
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
www.cityofavenal.com
TO:
From:
Prepared By:
Re:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
Robert Williams, Public Works Director
Consider Approval of South Seventh Avenue Road Project Bid from Central Valley Asphalt
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The Bids for the Seventh Avenue Road Project were opened on October 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Avenal City Hall 919 Skyline Blvd, Avenal, Ca. The Project will be road rehabilitation from SR 269 (Skyline) south to Hwy 33 on 7th Avenue.
City Engineer, Brian Skaggs of Summers Engineering, estimated the cost of the project in the amount of $1,100.00. The Seventh Avenue Project will be funded by State HIP 5424 and Local Transportation Funds.
The project is scheduled to commence as soon as all the documents are signed, and the contractor provides City staff with a schedule as well as a start date.
Along with this memo are the Bid proposals received from the contractor's and are as follows:
1. Central Valley Asphalt $988,731.00
2. Cal Valley Asphalt $1,114,181.00
3. Papich Construction Inc. $1,287,909.50
4. American Paving Co. $1,320,537.00
Recommendation:
1. By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Central Valley Asphalt for the Seventh Avenue Road Project for a cost not to exceed $988,731.00.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Caltrans for State HIP 5424 Funding.
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"Oasis in the Sun - Gateway to the Coast"
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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 THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL VALLEY
ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
SOUTH SEVENTH AVENUE ROAD
PROJECT.
RESOLUTION 2023- _41__
WHEREAS, the bids for S. Seventh Road Project were opened on October 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, City Staff received four (4) bid proposals; and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder was Central Valley Asphalt in the amount of $988,731.00; and WHEREAS, this project is scheduled to commence as soon as paperwork is signed within approximately 45 days; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Avenal and its citizens that this project be undertaken and completed at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Central Valley Asphalt as the lowest responsible bidder for the San Joaquin Street Road Project at a cost not to exceed $988,731.00.
UPON MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER_________________, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _____________, THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 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:
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1. Found the Recitals above are found to be true and correct.
2. Hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Central Valley Asphalt Construction to rehabilitate South Seventh Avenue road within Avenal in an amount not to exceed $988,731.00.
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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Revised 8/2016
/15
State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Financial Assistance (Division)
State Revolving Fund
Final Budget Approval Form
Note: The Division recommends (but does NOT require) that the construction contract be awarded after the financing agreement is finalized based on this Final Budget. The applicant should submit this form and ALL attachments as soon as possible after the bid or proposal opening to allow the Division sufficient time to review the Final Budget Approval form and finalize the financing agreement.
1. Recipient Name and Address State Assigned Project No.
2. Have any protests regarding award of the construction contracts been received? Yes No If yes, give date protests were resolved: Attach copies of the protests and resolutions. All protests must be resolved before submittal of this form.
Contractor Debarred or Disqualified? Yes No (Debarment of Contractor prevents SRF funding participation:
http://www.sam.gov and http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ustcf/dbp.shtml)
3. SRF Financing Summary
Actual Project
Costs
A. Construction Cost (listed by name of prime contractor or vendor):
1. $
2. $
B. Pre-Purchase Material/Equipment $
C. Purchase of Land $
D. Allowances (Soft Costs):
1. Planning $
2. Design $
3. Contingencies $
4. Construction Management $
5. Administration $
6. Value Engineering (VE) Was VE Performed? Yes No $ E. Total SRF Financing Requested $
4. Total Financing Summary
A. Cash $
B. Grants, Identify: $
C. Bond Proceeds, Identify: $
D. Short term loans or notes, Identify: $
E. Other Funds, Identify: $
F. SRF Financing $
G. SRF Match Share: Only applicable if Match financing per section V of the CWSRF Policy or section VI of the DWSRF Policy
$
H. Additional Financing Needed , Identify: $
I. Total Project Cost $
5. Start Construction/Notice to Proceed Date: ____________ Final Completion of Construction Date: Initiation of Operation Date:
The Recipient’s property rights necessary for the project extend through date: ________________
6. Also, attach the information requested on page 2.
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the applicant certifies that the information contained above and in attached documents and material in support thereof are true and correct. In addition, the undersigned Authorized Representative of the applicant certifies that the applicant has completed or will comply with all applicable federal and state laws.
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
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6 (Continued). The recipient must attach the following information to Final Budget Approval Form (if not previously submitted):
A. Copies of any bid protests and resolution documentation.
B. As advertised Plans & Specification (P&S) stamped by a Professional Engineer and all Addenda or final Request for Proposals (RFP).
C. Proof that Davis-Bacon Wage rate determinations were inserted in the Project P&S or RFP used in bidding the Project.
D. Final appropriate Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) or updated WDR, if applicable E. Tabulation of all bids or proposals received.
F. Copy of the bid(s) or proposal(s) selected and purchase orders issued. If the apparent low bid or proposal was rejected, a complete explanation for the rejection must be provided.
G. Evidence of advertising (submit copies of all advertisement(s) for the project).
H. All Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation, as follows:
Copy of Bidder’s list with the following information:
Entity’s name with point of contact
Entity’s address and telephone number
Project description on which the entity bid
Amount of bid
Entity’s status as DBE
Information and guidance on DBE can be found at:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/srf/docs/policy0513/dbe_compliance_guidelines_instructions.pdf I. A copy of any Notice(s) to Proceed issued, if available.
J. Copy of signed Construction Contract that includes final Davis-Bacon Wage rate determinations, if available.
K. Value Engineering (VE) Study with recommendations and responses, if applicable.
L. If applicable, items required by conditions in the Financing Agreement (Exhibit D), if not previously submitted.
M. If applicable, submit the appraisal(s) used to determine the fair market value of any land purchased dated within six months. CWSRF projects should submit two appraisals plus an independent review of the land purchase dated within six months of the effective date of the Installment Sales Agreement. The State Water Board will be recorded as first lienholder on the deed of trust. The Division may waive these requirements for easements with a purchase price less than $5,000.
Upload this form and all attachments to your Financial Assistance Submittal Tool (FAAST) account at:
https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/
If you need help with FAAST contact the FAAST Help Desk at 1-866-434-1083 or [email protected]
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10- B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sheila J. Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor DATE: October 12, 2023
RE: Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Agreement with Ice Fantasy Skating Rink
BACKGROUND:
Staff has connected with Andrea Fabiola Karamitreva co-owner of the Ice Fantasy Skating Rink to bring a new and exciting experience to Avenal. The partners own 3 Ice Rinks and have them scheduled up and down California. They have an opening to bring one of the rinks to Avenal.
INFORMATION:
• Available Oct 19th – 29th
• Set-up on the Basketball Court at Rice Park
• Free use of basketball court, electricity, restrooms, and trash receptacles • They provide insurance.
• 25% of tickets and 40% of bracelet sales to City
• Advertisement and promotions by Ice Fantasy staff
• Ticket sales and waiver done online.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting council allow City Manager to enter into a professional agreement with Andrea Fabiola Karamitreva representative of the Ice Fantasy Skating Rink. Staff borrowed the agreement from a neighboring jurisdiction, and included the specific stipulations to the terms of the agreements that Staff and Andrea have made. The insurance requirements have been reviewed by RMA and the City’s standard rental agreement will be signed as well. Rental fees are being waived in lieu of the profit split as stipulated in the agreement.
Discussion/Action
FISCAL IMPACT:
Rental fees will be waived but Staff anticipates revenues exceeding the rental fees for the 10 day period the ice rink will be available. At this time it is difficult to determine the potential revenues as this is a very new event.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Change Orders with Kuykendall Solar and R&D for the construction of a Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System at the WWTF.
MEETING DATE: October 12, 2023
PREPARED BY: Alfonso Manrique, AM Consulting Engineers
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve two Change Orders to the Contract with Kuykendall Solar and R&D for the Construction of a Solar PV System at the WWTF and authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, the Change Orders.
BACKGROUND:
On January 12, 2023, City Council awarded the construction of a new Battery Energy Storage System at the WWTP to R&D Electric. On February 9, 2023, City Council approved using enterprise funds to place the order for the Tesla Batteries. The use of enterprise funds was a temporary disbursement as the City will get reimbursed once the State has processed a contract amendment to include the cost of the batteries.
According to the State the Contract amendment was expected to be executed in June 2023. However, in recent conversations with the State, the contract amendment has been delayed and the new amendment execution date is February or March of 2024. Once the amendment is executed, funds will be disbursed two months after. The fabrication of the Tesla batteries is almost complete and full payment will be due in November 2023. Without the funds to pay for the remaining cost of the batteries, the City can face significant order cancellation costs.
DISCUSSION:
We have been discussing solutions with the Contractor to be able to avoid penalties. Options that have been discussed include: (1) using enterprise funds, (2) requesting a bridge loan until the amendment is processed and finds are available, (3) allow the contractor to use the batteries that are now being fabricated on another project and place a new order for a new battery.
With Option 1, the use of enterprise funds would significantly increase the City’s out of pocket cost on this project and funds will not be available until May of 2024. Since PG&E has not completed their design of the interconnection, the battery would need to be stored. Temporary power would need to be provided to avoid damage to internal components during the summer heat. Tesla has also indicated that the warranty would be voiced if the batteries are not placed in service within a year of delivery. The Contractor would be requesting a change order of approximately $21,150.
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With Option 2, the City would be incurring loan origination costs and interest that are not reimbursable under the State’s CWSRF policy. The risks and change order costs described in Option 1 would also apply to this Option.
With Option 3, the Contractor would use the batteries for another project and will place a new order for a new battery. The contractor recently informed us of this option, and it is time sensitive because their other project is currently in construction. It is a rare opportunity to be able to reuse a battery of this size on another project. With this Option, the new order for batteries will be placed now, and delivery would be in Q4 of 2024. There is a $58,823.53 cost to cancel the City’s order and place a new order. However, the State has indicated that the additional cost would be covered in the amendment and grant funds will be used to pay for that change order amount.
The Solar Project schedule at this time has a completion date in Q4 of 2024. Significant delays have occurred from PG&E’s design requirements. The original 500A switchgear had to be upsized to 1500A.
The cost of the larger switchgear is $202,100 and fabrication of the new switchgear is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2024. Considering that the Solar System would not be operable until the new switchgear arrives and is installed, Option 3 appears to be the one that poses the least risk and the delayed delivery seems to fit the project’s overall schedule.
Staff recommends that the City approves a Change Order with R&D for $58,823.53 to cancel the City’s current battery order and place a new order and a Change Order with Kuykendall Solar for $202,100 for the additional cost to supply a 1500A switchgear.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The approval of these change orders will be covered by the new Contract Amendment being processed by the State and expected to be approved in February or March of 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Change Order No. 4 - Kuykendall.
2. Change Order No. 2 – R&D
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.
Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
www.cityofavenal.com
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
TO: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor
DATE: October 11, 2023
RE: Concrete Work for the Community Garden
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INFORMATION:
The Community Garden plans include a 6’ wide walkway from the front sidewalk on Tulare St. to the rear gate at the alley with a 20’x20’ square pad in the middle for a gazebo. Staff contacted three (3) contractors for bids to do this work and they are as follows.
1. Tierra Construction $24,600.00
2. Jon Casey Construction $26,027.00
3. RH Kiggins Construction, Inc. NO RESPONSE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending Tierra Construction for the concrete work at the Community Garden for the amount not to exceed $24,600.00.
This item is being introduced as an emergency item as Tierra Construction is guaranteeing the above price if work is able to commence on October 16th, 2023.
If approved, Staff will reintroduce this item at the next Council meeting on October 24, 2023, for ratification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds will be withdrawn from the Per Capita State Parks Grant.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10- D EMERGENCY ITEM