City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority
June 27, 2024

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
JUNE 27, 2024; 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: FY 2024-2025 Budget Hearing Workshop at 4:00 p.m.

LAST ORDINANCE: 2022-06 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2024-25
(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 Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8).

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

Property Description: APN: 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.

B. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9).

Conference with legal counsel – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)).

1. Parties, case/claim no: Ross Family Properties, LLC, v. City of Avenal (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 24CU0071)

2. Parties, case/claim no: Jesus A. Mendez, v. City of Avenal (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 24CU0108)

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.

Introduce new employees -- Summer Community Activities Staff: Edgar Garcia, Cynthia Nieto, & Caeleb Vargas; Temporary HR Assistant: Natalee Lomeli; Temporary Office Clerk Assistant: Emily López Summer Interns: Nohemi Barrios, Karla Curiel, Grace Resendez, & Bryanna Padilla.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

A. Consider City of Avenal/Successor Agency’s Approval of Minutes for June 13, 2024.

B. Consider Authorizing Adoption of Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (Discussion/Action).

6. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

1. Police Department Activity Report: Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police.

2. Community Development Activity Report: Karl Schoettler, Contract City Planner, 4Creeks

3. Economic Development & Grant Writing Report: Emily Engelsgaard, Grants Manager, the CrisCom Company.

B. Special Presentations/Reports: None.

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

A. None
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8. PUBLIC HEARING(s):

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

A. Consider Proposed City of Avenal Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 City Budget /Fees & Charges:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution (including Fees & Charges).

Note: Funding Requests included in FY 2022/2023.

B. Consider Proposed Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund (FY) 2024/2025 Budget:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution.

C. Consider Proposed Finance Authority Public Finance Authority (PFA) Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget:
• Staff Report
• Public Hearing
• Discussion/Action: Approval by Resolution.

9. OLD BUSINESS:

A. None

10. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 – End Budget Revisions: (Discussion/Action).

B. Consider Fiscal Year Appropriations Limits: (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, June 24, 2024.
__ /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 27 DE JUNIO DE 2024; 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: Taller de Audiencia de Presupuesto para el Año Fiscal 2024-2025 a las 4:00 p.m.

ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2022-06. ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE LA CIUDAD: 2024-25 (SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2023-02 ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE LA PFA: 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 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:

Descripción de la propiedad: APN: 040-320-009-000; y 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.

B. Litigio pendiente (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9).

Conferencia con un asesor legal – LITIGIO EXISTENTE (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9(d)(1)).

1. Partes, caso/reclamación n.º: Ross Family Properties, LLC, contra la ciudad de Avenal (Tribunal Superior del Condado de Kings, caso n.º 24CU0071)

2. Partes, caso/reclamación n.º: Jesús A. Méndez, contra la ciudad de Avenal (Tribunal Superior del Condado de Kings, Caso n.º 24CU0108)

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.

Presentar a los nuevos empleados: Personal de Actividades Comunitarias de Verano: Edgar García, Cynthia Nieto y Caeleb Vargas;
Asistente temporal de recursos humanos: Natalee Lomeli; Asistente Temporal de Oficinista: Emily López Pasantes de verano: Nohemí Barrios, Karla Curiel, Grace Reséndez y Bryanna Padilla.

5. CALENDARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO:

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

A. Considere la aprobación de las actas de la Ciudad de Avenal/Agencia Sucesora para el 13 de junio de 2024.

B. Considerar la posibilidad de autorizar la adopción de un plan de prevención de la violencia en el lugar de trabajo (discusión/acción).

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

A. Informes de actividad:

1. Reporte de Actividad del Departamento de Policía: Cecilio Velasco, Jefe de Policía.

2. Informe de Actividades de Desarrollo Comunitario: Karl Schoettler, Planificador Urbano Contratado, 4Creeks

3. Informe de Desarrollo Económico y Redacción de Subvenciones: Emily Engelsgaard, Gerente de June 27, 2024 Pg. 3
Subvenciones, The CrisCom Company.

B. Presentaciones/Informes Especiales: Ninguno.

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

A. Ninguno

8. AUDIENCIA(s) PÚBLICA(s):

Audiencia conjunta de la Agencia Sucesora de la Ciudad de Avenal, el Fondo de Obligaciones Fiduciarias RDA/Autoridad de Finanzas Públicas:

A. Considere el presupuesto de la ciudad propuesto para el año fiscal 2024/2025 de la ciudad de Avenal, tarifas y cargos:
• Informe del personal
• Audiencia Pública
• Discusión/Acción: Aprobación por Resolución (incluyendo Honorarios y Cargos).

Nota: Solicitudes de financiamiento incluidas en el año fiscal 2022/2023.

B. Considerar el presupuesto propuesto para el Fondo de Obligaciones de Deuda (FY) 2024/2025 de la Agencia Sucesora de Avenal/RDA:
• Informe del personal
• Audiencia Pública
• Discusión/Acción: Aprobación por Resolución.

C. Considerar la propuesta de presupuesto de la Autoridad de Finanzas Públicas (PFA) para el año fiscal 2024/2025:
• Informe del personal
• Audiencia Pública
• Discusión/Acción: Aprobación por Resolución.

9. NEGOCIOS ANTIGUOS:

A. Ninguno

10. NUEVOS NEGOCIOS:

A. Considerar los años fiscales 2022/2023 y 2023/2024 – Fin de las revisiones presupuestarias:
(discusión/acción).

B. Considerar los límites de las asignaciones para el año fiscal: (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 24 de junio de 2024.
__ /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
June 13, 2024, 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 5:16 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Councilman Lou Gravelle, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Alejandro Ramirez, Mayor Alvaro Preciado.

ABSENT: Councilman Ricardo Verdugo was online
STAFF: Lopez, Ortiz, Price, Bermudez, Davis, Velasco, Nevarez, Davis, William.

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 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: 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.

2. Property Description: APN: 040-165-007 Negotiator(s): City Manager/City Attorney/CrisCom. Party with whom negotiating: County of Kings/State of California. Instructions to negotiator concerning: Terms.

B. Pending Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9).

Conference with legal counsel – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)).

1. Parties, case/claim no: Ross Family Properties, LLC, v. City of Avenal (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 24CU0071).

2. Parties, case/claim no: Jesus A. Mendez, v. City of Avenal (Kings County Superior Court, Case No. 24CU0108)
Mayor Preciado reopened meeting at 6:02 p.m. with the following to report:

The City Council authorize the City Attorney to file a response in pleading and defend the city in this case No. 24CU0180.

Councilman Gravelle motioned to authorize the City Attorney to file a response in pleading and defend the city in case No. 24CU0180, seconded by Councilman Hernandez and motion carried.

AYES: Gravelle, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Verdugo.

ABSTAIN: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. – A.

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Joint Meeting City Council/Successor Agency/PFA – June 13, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS & UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: No public comments.

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 23, 2024.

B. Consider Approval to Purchase One (1) Digital Poster Board for Kings/Skyline.

Council Member/Successor Agency Member Gravelle motioned to approve Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Hernandez, and motion carried.

AYES: Gravelle, Hernandez, Ramirez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Verdugo.

ABSTAIN: None.

ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS& COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

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

Scott Davis, Public Works Supervisor reported the following: 1) Code Enforcement; 2) Park & Landscape; 3) Animal Control Department; 4) Street; 5) Water Distribution; 6) Wastewater Collection; 7) Vehicles, Equipment & Building Maintance.

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

Humberto Bermudez, IT Manager reported the following: 1) Internet; 2) Phone System; 3) Emails; 4) Services: Regular Security Maintenance, Continuing reorganizing documentation of all services for future reference and Purchased the last of the Police Department networking equipment; and 5) Other: Continuing to assist in local events (Food distributions, Mental Health Awareness Family Night), Continues to maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities. It Manager Bermudez waiting on final quote from Sign Works for sign project. If not provided by June 24th, Staff will proceed with presenting the two received quotes for the two digital signs. Planning out Police Recruitment landing webpage with Pelletier and CSO Morales.

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

Antony Lopez, City Manager reported the following: 1) Anna is on vacation; 2) Community Garden; 3) Mental Health Awareness – Family Night – was held on May 29th, 2024; 4) June 4th-Rotary Cruise Night well attended; 5) Working on – Summer Kidz Spot program set to start June 17, 2024. June 29, 2024 – Independence Day Celebration; 6) Collaborations:

Health Collaborative Outdoor Movies/ Rotary – OTD/Food Distributions/ KCAO – Scholarships for Kidz Spot Summer Program/ Valley Voices & Family Engagement Back to School Event.

B. Special Presentations/Reports:

1. Avenal Reginal Landfill Report: George Anderson, Landfill Site Manger.

George Anderson, Landfill Site Manger reported the following: 1) he has surgery and recovering; 2) Mr. Anderson Thanked the Police Dept. & Fire Dept. took care of that fire quickly; 3) 103-tons waste; 4) 103-tons recyclable that were removed from the waste – metal, 279 mattresses; 5) their team is doing a great job of catching a lot of the stuff that's coming in that shouldn't be coming in and the Landfill. Also, working with a recycling company to come weekly; and 6) a project that the San Joaquin Valley Airport threw at the Landfill last year for a new low doxing mission flare. The flare is up and running now and invited the City Council to come out and visit the Land Is there another check in the interview made? No, you just left that out here and put it in there. I'm an idiot. Anyways. So, we're like oh soil and look at the $2.2 million project.

2. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Affordability Update: Nathan Alonzo, Local Government Affairs.

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Nathan Alonzo, Local Government Affairs reported the following: 1) Affordability Update; 2) Income Graduated Fixed Charge adopted May 2024; 3) Affordability Update; and 4) Open Discussion with Avenal residents.

3. Kings County Fire Department, Activity Report: Chief Salvador Flores.

Chief Salvador Flores reported the following: 1) Month of May – Station 12 located in Avenal received 56-calls for service; 2) Incidents: Fires 5, Rescue & Emergency Medical Service calls-40, Hazardous Condition-1, Good Intent call 9, False Alarm/ Fire-1, and 3) weed abatement fall on jurisdiction but the Fire Department can help.tod MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:

A. None
PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. None
OLD BUSINESS:

A. None
NEW BUSINESS:

A. None
CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLOSING COMMENTS:

Maria Ortiz, City Clerk reported the following: 1) Annual Conference and Expo - October 16-18, 2024, at Long Beach Convention Center any Council Member that would like to attend need to let me know to RSVP and book rooms; and 2) Elections – there are 3-vacancies open and all packets for Election will be submitted to the Election Office in Hanford.

Also, 700-form for elections will need to be submitted to the City Clerk.

City Manager Lopez reported the following: 1) Thanked the City Council allowing City Manager Lopez two weeks off and good trip; 2) the Wastewater Solar Project the State agreed to reimburse the City $900,000 with help of CrisCom, Assemblyman Mathis, Senator Hurtado and signing amendment waiting on state; 3) Congressman David Valadao - funding additional water tank to tank-3 for 4-million; 4) coordinate the week of the June 24th and keep June 25 th & June 26th available
for budget hearing meeting in the evening. Staff has worked on getting the number all together closing out Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 audits are moving forward; and 5) Senior Trip to Armona the Commission on aging is hold their Elderly Abuse Awareness 9-2PM utilizing Commission on Aging bus and Van to take 18-individuals.

Councilman Hernandez thanked all those who participated with the Food Distribution.

Mayor Preciado reported the following: 1) attended many meetings and thanks the community for attending.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Preciado report that with no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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1 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN OVERVIEW
City of Avenal
BACKGROUND – California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) requires California workplaces to have a policy in place to address violence occurring at the worksite. SB 553 has multiple requirements of an employer which can be broadly grouped into two categories: pre-violent incident activities and postviolent incident activities. Our Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) addresses the hazards known to be associated with the four types of workplace violence as defined by Labor Code (LC) section 6401.9.

PURPOSE- The purpose of the WVPP is to have a clearly understood, accessible, and actionable policy to respond quickly to episodes of workplace violence. The WVPP explains the steps to identify, report, track, and analyze violent incidents to reduce the likelihood of re-occurrence.

GOAL OF THE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN- The goal of establishing a WVPP is to reduce violence in the workplace at all City work sites. This will be achieved through improved employee awareness, violent incident identification, reporting, tracking of violent incidents, and corrective actions when hazards are recognized. To support a consistent approach across all City Facilities, the City of Avenal has created a WVPP Template for all departments to complete, which includes all the elements required by SB 553.

ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT- The City of Avenal understands that it remains the role of local law enforcement to respond to and investigate incidents of violence. Nothing in this plan will undermine the responsibility of its employees to report possible criminal activity to law enforcement and allow law enforcement to do their jobs. Non-police employees shall not interfere with any police investigation while attempting to implement the WVPP.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PLAN
The WVPP administrator has the authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this plan for the City of Avenal.

Responsible
Person
Job Title/
Position
WVPP Responsibilities Contact Information
Antony V.

López
City Manager Approves the final plan and any
major changes.
[email protected]
(559) 386-5766 | (559) 383-8003
Griselda
Price
Director of
Administrative
Services
Organizes safety meetings,
updates training materials, and
maintains City of Avenal reports
of workplace violence.
[email protected]
(559) 386-5766 | (559)633-3117
Robert
Nevarez
Assistant
Chief, Public
Safety
Manager
Conducts safety inspections,
coordinates emergency response
procedures, and communicates
with other employers about the
plan.
[email protected]
(559) 960-8138
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2 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN
City of Avenal
I. DEFINITIONS
• Emergency - Unanticipated circumstances that can be life threatening or pose a risk of significant injuries to employees or other persons.
• Engineering controls - An aspect of the built space or a device that removes a hazard from the workplace or creates a barrier between the employee and the hazard. • Log - The violent incident log required by LC section 6401.9. • Plan - The workplace violence prevention plan required by LC section 6401.9. • Serious injury or illness - Any injury or illness occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment that requires inpatient hospitalization for other than medical observation or diagnostic testing, or in which an employee suffers an amputation, the loss of an eye, or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement, but does not include any injury or illness or death caused by an accident on a public street or highway, unless the accident occurred in a construction zone.
• Threat of violence - Any verbal or written statement, including, but not limited to, texts, electronic messages, social media messages, or other online posts, or any behavioral or physical conduct, that conveys an intent, or that is reasonably perceived to convey an intent, to cause physical harm or to place someone in fear of physical harm, and that serves no legitimate purpose. • Workplace violence - Any act of violence or threat of violence that occurs in a place of employment.
• Workplace violence includes, but is not limited to, the following:
➢ The threat or use of physical force against an employee that results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, injury, psychological trauma, or stress, regardless of whether the employee sustains an injury.
➢ An incident involving a threat or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, including the use of common objects as weapons, regardless of whether the employee sustains an injury.

The following four are workplace violence types:
➢ Type 1 - Committed by a person who has no legitimate business at the worksite and includes violent acts by anyone who enters the workplace or approaches employees with the intent to commit a crime.
➢ Type 2 - Directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or visitors. ➢ Type 3 - Against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager. ➢ Type 4 - Committed in the workplace by a person who does not work there, but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee. • Workplace violence does not include lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others. • Work practice controls - Procedures and rules which are used to effectively reduce workplace violence hazards.

II. EMPLOYEE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT
The City of Avenal ensures the following policies and procedures to obtain the active involvement of employees and authorized employee representatives in developing and implementing the plan:

Management will work with and allow employees and authorized employee representatives to participate in:

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3 • Identifying, evaluating, and determining corrective measures to prevent workplace violence. • Management will have monthly safety meetings with employees and their representatives to discuss identification of workplace violence related concerns/hazards, evaluate those hazards and/or concerns, and how to correct them.
• Designing and implementing training. Employees are encouraged to participate in designing and implementing training programs.
• Reporting and investigating workplace violence incidents. Employees are educated on the dangers associated with workplace violence and are encouraged to immediately report such incidents or warning indicators of workplace violence.

Management will ensure workplace violence policies and procedures within this written plan are clearly communicated and understood by all employees. Managers and supervisors will enforce rules fairly and uniformly.

All employees will follow workplace violence prevention plan directives, policies, and procedures, and assist in maintaining a safe work environment.

The plan shall be in effect and in all work areas and specific to the hazards and corrective measures for each work area and operation.

III. EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE
Our system exists to ensure employees comply with the rules and work practices designed to make the workplace more secure and include, at a minimum:
• Training employees, supervisors, and managers in the provisions of City of Avenal’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP)
• Effective procedures to ensure supervisory and nonsupervisory employees comply with the WVPP by education, training, and regular updates.
• Provide retraining to employees whose safety performance is deficient with the WVPP. • Recognizing employees who demonstrate safe work practices that promote the WVPP in the workplace.
• Discipline employees for failure to comply with the WVPP through established City of Avenal Policies and Procedures.

IV. COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES
We recognize that open, two-way communication between our management team, staff, and other employers, about workplace violence issues, is essential to a safe and productive workplace. The following communication system is designed to facilitate a continuous flow of workplace violence prevention information between management and staff, and consists of one or more of the following:
• New employee orientation includes workplace violence prevention policies/procedures. • Workplace violence prevention training programs.
• Regularly scheduled meetings to address security issues and potential workplace violence hazards
• Effective communication between employees and supervisors about workplace violence concerns.
• Posted or distributed workplace violence prevention information. • Training of employees on how to report a violent incident, threat, or other workplace violence concern to employer or law enforcement without fear of reprisal or adverse action. • Employees can anonymously report a violent incident, threat, of other violence concerns.

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4 • Emergency situations should be immediately reported via 911. • Employees will not be prevented from accessing their mobile communication device to seek emergency assistance, assess the safety of a situation, or communicate with a person to verify their safety.
• Employees’ concerns will be investigated in a timely manner, and they will be informed of the results of any investigation, as allowed by law.
• Employees will be provided training materials and incident reports to ensure a coordinated response to any incidents. This may include copies of training materials and incident reports to other employers.

V. COORDINATION WITH OTHER EMPLOYERS
The City of Avenal will implement the following procedures to coordinate implementation of its plan with other employers to ensure employers and employees understand their respective roles, as provided in the plan.
• All employees will be trained on workplace violence prevention. • Workplace violence incidents involving any employee are reported, investigated, and recorded. • At a multi-employer worksite, outside employers will ensure that if its employees experience workplace violence, the City of Avenal will record the information in a violent incident log and provide a copy of that log to the controlling employer, as allowed by law.

VI. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE
The City of Avenal will implement the following procedures to ensure:
• All threats or acts of workplace violence are to be immediately reported to the police. As soon as reasonably possible, the employee’s supervisor or manager will be informed, who will inform the WVPP administrator. In some cases, incidents may be directly reported to the WVPP administrator but only when safe to do so.
• Employees may report incidents to their supervisor, HR, or WVPP Administrator, who shall then report the matter to the police.

VII. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
The following measures are in place to handle actual or potential workplace violence emergencies:
• If there is immediate danger, employees should call 9-1-1, and then notify the WVPP Administrator.
• Employees should be alerted of the presence, location, and nature of workplace violence emergencies by group message.
• The City of Avenal will have evacuation or sheltering plans. In the event of an emergency, the following should be contacted:

Responsible
Persons
Job
Title/Position
WVPP Responsibility(ies) Contact Information
Robert
Nevarez
Assistant Chief,
Public Safety
Manager
Responsible for emergency response,
hazard identification, and coordination
with other employers. Conducts safety
inspections, coordinates emergency
response procedures, and communicates
with other employers about the plan.

[email protected]
(559) 960-8138
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5 VIII. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION The following policies and procedures are established by the City of Avenal to ensure workplace violence hazards are identified and evaluated. Inspections shall be conducted when the plan is first established, after each workplace violence incident, and whenever the employer is made aware of a formerly unrecognized hazard.
• Reported concerns of potential hazards should be investigated. • There should be a monthly review of all submitted and reported concerns. • “Workplace Violence Hazards” suggestions should be addressed in a timely manner.

Periodic Inspections
Periodic inspections of workplace violence hazards may require assessment for more than one type of workplace violence. Periodic inspections to identify and evaluate workplace violence and hazards will be performed by the following designated personnel in the following areas of the workplace:

Specific Person Name/Job Title Area/Department/Specific location
Robert A. Nevarez, Asst Chief/Public Safety Manager Citywide Inspections for workplace violence hazards include assessing for, but not limited to, the following:
• The exterior and interior of the workplace for its attractiveness to vandals and thieves. • The need for violence surveillance, such as mirrors and cameras. • Procedures for employee response during a robbery or other criminal act. • Procedures for reporting suspicious persons or activities. • Effective location and functioning of emergency buttons and alarms. • Posting of emergency telephone numbers for law enforcement, fire, and medical services. • Whether employees have access to a telephone with an outside line. • Whether employees have effective escape routes and designated safe areas they can go to in an emergency.
• Adequacy of workplace security systems, such as door locks, entry codes or badge readers, security windows, physical barriers, and restraint systems. • Systems and procedures to warn others of actual or potential workplace violence danger or that summon assistance, e.g., alarms or panic buttons.
• The use of work practices such as the "buddy" system for specified emergency events. • How well management and employees communicate with each other. • Access to and freedom of movement within the workplace by non-employees, including recently discharged employees or persons having a dispute with an employee. • Frequency and severity of employees’ reports of threats of physical or verbal abuse by managers, supervisors, or other employees.
• Any prior violent acts, threats of physical violence, verbal abuse, property damage or other signs of strain or pressure in the workplace.

IX. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE HAZARD CORRECTION
Hazards will be evaluated and corrected in a timely manner. The City of Avenal will implement the following effective procedures to correct workplace violence hazards:
• If an imminent workplace violence hazard exists that cannot be immediately abated without endangering employees, all exposed employees will be removed from the situation except those necessary to correct the existing condition.
• All corrective actions taken will be documented and dated on the appropriate WVPP forms.

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6 • Corrective measures for workplace violence hazards will be specific to a given work area that may consist of the following:
o Improved lighting
o Posting of signs that limited cash is kept on hand.
o Use of cameras and mirrors.
o Security personnel.
o Workplace violence systems, such as door locks, violence windows, physical barriers, emergency alarms and restraint systems by:
• Ensure adequate employee escape routes.
• Increased awareness by employees, supervisors, and managers of the warning signs of potential workplace violence.
• Ensure employee disciplinary and discharge procedures address the potential for workplace violence.
• Establish a policy for prohibited practices, such as no guns in the workplace. • Limited cash on hand and use time access safes for large bills.

X. PROCEDURES FOR POST INCIDENT RESPONSE AND INVESTIGATION After a workplace incident has been authorized for entry by law enforcement, the WVPP administrator or their designee will implement the following post-incident procedures:
• The scene may be inspected after receiving approval from Law Enforcement. • Consider contacting involved parties, such as employees, witnesses, and/or security personnel.
• Review security footage of existing security cameras, if applicable. • Examine the workplace for security risk factors associated with the incident, including any previous reports of inappropriate behavior by the perpetrator. • Determine the cause of the incident, after properly reviewing the incident. • Take corrective action to prevent similar incidents from occurring. • Record the findings and ensure corrective actions are taken. • Request police reports.
• The violent incident log will be used for every workplace violence incident and will include information, such as:
o Date, time, and location of the incident.
o Workplace violence type or types involved in the incident. o Description of the incident.
o Classification of who committed the violence.
o Classification of circumstances at the time of the incident. o A classification of where the incident occurred, such as in the workplace, parking lot or other area outside the workplace, or other area.
o The type of incident, including, but not limited to, whether it involved any of the following:
▪ Physical attack without a weapon, such as biting, choking, grabbing, hair pulling, kicking, punching, slapping, pushing, pulling, scratching, or spitting. ▪ Attack with a weapon or object, including, but not limited to a firearm or knife. ▪ Threat of physical force or threat of the use of a weapon or other object. ▪ Sexual assault or threat, including, but not limited to, rape, attempted rape, physical display, or unwanted verbal or physical sexual contact. ▪ Animal attack.
o Consequences of the incident, including, but not limited to:
▪ Whether security or law enforcement was contacted and their response.

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7 ▪ Actions taken to protect employees from a continuing threat or from any other hazards identified as a result of the incident.
▪ Information about the person completing the log, including their name, job title, and the date completed.
• Reviewing all previous incidents.
• Support and resources, such as counseling services, are provided to affected employees No personal identifying information should be recorded or documented in the written investigation report. This includes information which would reveal identification of any person involved in a violent incident, such as the person’s name, address, electronic mail address, telephone number, social security number, or other information that, alone or in combination with other publicly available information, reveals the person’s identity.

XI. TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION
All employees will have training on general and job-specific workplace violence practices. These sessions may involve presentations, discussions, and practical exercises. Training will be provided as follows:
• When the WVPP is first established.
• Annually to ensure all employees understand and comply with the plan. • Whenever a new or previously unrecognized workplace violence hazard has been identified and when changes are made to the plan.

The City of Avenal will provide its employees with training as listed below:
• The employer’s WVPP, how to obtain a copy of the employer’s plan, and how to participate in development and implementation of the employer’s plan.
• How to report workplace violence incidents or concerns to the employer or law enforcement without fear of reprisal.
• Workplace violence hazards specific to the employees’ jobs, the corrective measures the City of Avenal has implemented, how to seek assistance to prevent or respond to violence, and strategies to avoid physical harm.
• The violent incident log and how to obtain copies of records pertaining to hazard identification, evaluation and correction, training records, and violent incident logs. • Opportunities the City of Avenal has for interactive questions and answers with a person knowledgeable about the City of Avenal plan.
• Strategies to avoid/prevent workplace violence and physical harm, such as:
o How to recognize workplace violence hazards including the risk factors associated with the four types of workplace violence.
o Ways to defuse hostile or threatening situations.
• How to recognize alerts, alarms, or other warnings about emergency conditions and how to use identified escape routes or locations for sheltering. • Employee routes of escape.
• Emergency medical care provided in the event of any violent act upon an employee • Post-event trauma counseling for employees desiring such assistance.

XII. EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO THE WRITTEN WVPP
The City of Avenal will ensure the WVPP plan is in writing and available to employees, authorized employee representatives, and representatives of Cal/OSHA. This will be accomplished by placing the WVPP plan on the City of Avenal Website.

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8 XIII. RECORDKEEPING
The City of Avenal will:
• Create and maintain records of workplace violence hazard identification, evaluation, and correction, for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Maintain training records for a minimum of one (1) year and include the following:
o Training dates.
o Contents or a summary of the training sessions.
o Names and qualifications of persons conducting the training. o Names and job titles of all persons attending the training sessions. • Maintain violent incident logs for minimum of five (5) years. • Maintain records of workplace violence incident investigations for a minimum of five (5) years. o The records shall not contain medical information per subdivision (j) of section 56.05 of the Civil Code.
• As allowed by law, records of workplace violence hazard identification, evaluation, and correction; training, incident logs and workplace violence incident investigations required by LC section 6401.9(f), shall be made available to Cal/OSHA upon request for examination and copying.

XIV. EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO RECORDS
As allowed by law, the following records shall be made available to employees and their representatives, upon request and without cost, for examination and copying within 15 calendar days of a request:
• Records of workplace violence hazard identification, evaluation, and correction. • Training records.
• Violent incident logs.

IX. REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE WVPP
The City of Avenal WVPP will be reviewed for effectiveness:
• At least annually.
• When a deficiency is observed or becomes apparent.
• After a workplace violence incident.
• As needed.

Review and revision of the WVPP will include the procedures listed in the EMPLOYEE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT section of this WVPP, as well as the following procedures to obtain the active involvement of employees and authorized employee representatives in reviewing the plan’s effectiveness:
• Review of the City of Avenal’s WVPP should include, but is not limited to:
o Review of incident investigations and the violent incident log. o Assessment of the effectiveness of security systems, including alarms, emergency response, and security personnel availability (if applicable). • Review that violence risks are being properly identified, evaluated, and corrected. Any necessary revisions are made promptly and communicated to all employees.

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9 XV. EMPLOYER REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
As required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Section 342(a). Reporting WorkConnected Fatalities and Serious Injuries, the City of Avenal will immediately report to Cal/OSHA any serious injury or illness (as defined by CCR, Title 8, Section 330(h)), or death (including any due to Workplace Violence) of an employee occurring in a place of employment or in connection with any employment.

I, Antony V. López, City Manager for the City of Avenal, hereby authorize and ensure, the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of this written workplace violence prevention plan and the documents/forms within this written plan. I am committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees and believe these policies and procedures will help us achieve that goal. ___________________________________
Antony V. López, City Manager
___________________________________ ______________
Signature Date
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Workplace Violence Incident Log
City of Avenal
This log must be used for every workplace violence incident that occurs in our workplace. At a minimum, it will include the information required by LC section 6401.9(d) such as below:
• Information provided by the employees who experienced the incident of violence. • Witness statements.
• All other investigation findings.

All information that personally identifies the individual(s) involved will be omitted from this log, such as:
1) Names; 2) Addresses – physical and electronic; 3) Telephone numbers; 4) Social security number
I. Date of Incident: ________________________
II. Time of Incident:________________________
Location(s) of Incident Violence Type (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Check which of the following describes the type(s) of incident, and explain in detail:
“Type of Incident” specifically refers to the nature or characteristics of the incident being logged. It does not refer to the type of workplace violence. o Physical attack without a weapon, including, but not limited to, biting, choking, grabbing, hair pulling, kicking, punching, slapping, pushing, pulling, scratching, or spitting o Attack with a weapon or object, including, but not limited to, a firearm, knife, or other object
o Threat of physical force or threat of the use of a weapon or other object o Sexual assault or threat, including, but not limited to, rape, attempted rape, physical display, or unwanted verbal or physical sexual contact. o Animal attack
o Other
III. Provide a detailed description of the incident and any additional information on the violence incident type and what it
included:_________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ IV. Workplace violence committed by:
______________________________________________________
**For confidentiality, only include the classification of who committed the violence, including whether the perpetrator was a client or customer, family or friend of a client or customer, stranger with criminal intent, coworker, supervisor or manager, partner or spouse, parent or relative, or other perpetrator.

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V. Circumstances at the time of the incident:
________________________________________________________________________ **What was happening at the time of the incident, including, but not limited to, whether the employee was completing usual job duties, working in poorly lit areas, rushed, working during a low staffing level, isolated or alone, unable to get help or assistance, working in a community setting, or working in an unfamiliar or new location VI. Where the incident occurred:
________________________________________________________________________ **Such as in the workplace, parking lot or other area outside the workplace, or other area.

VII. Consequences of the incident, including, but not limited to:
________________________________________________________________________ **For example, whether security or law enforcement was contacted and their response. Include actions taken to protect employees from a continuing threat or from any other hazards identified as a result of the incident.

VIII. Were there any injuries? Yes [ ] or No [ ].

IX. Were emergency medical responders other than law enforcement contacted, such as a Fire Department, Paramedics, On-site First-aid certified personnel? Yes [ ] or No [ ].

If yes, explain below:
___________________________________________________________________ X. Did the severity of the injuries require reporting to Cal/OSHA? If yes, document the date and time this was done, along with the name of the Cal/OSHA representative contacted.________________________________________________________________ A copy of this violent incident log needs to be provided to the employer. Indicate when it was provided and to whom._
______________________________________________________________________ This violent incident log was completed by:

Name: _______________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WORKPLACE
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN (WVPP).

RESOLUTION 2024-_26__
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of City of Avenal employees are of utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) mandates that all California workplaces must implement a policy to address workplace violence; and WHEREAS, the City of Avenal is committed to preventing workplace violence and ensuring a safe working environment for all its employees; and WHEREAS, the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) has been developed to comply with SB 553 and includes policies and procedures to prevent, identify, and respond to workplace violence; and
WHEREAS, the WVPP outlines responsibilities for City officials, provides definitions of workplace violence, and establishes protocols for incident reporting, emergency response, hazard identification, training, and recordkeeping; and WHEREAS, the WVPP requires regular review and active involvement of employees in its implementation and improvement.

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 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

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

2. The Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) 2024-01, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and approved.

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3. The City Manager is authorized and directed to implement the provisions of the WVPP and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. The WVPP Administrators and designated responsible persons are authorized to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the WVPP, including but not limited to conducting safety inspections, coordinating emergency response procedures, and maintaining records.

5. All City departments and employees are directed to comply with the WVPP and participate in training and other activities as required by the plan.

6. The City Manager will review the effectiveness of the WVPP annually or as needed following a workplace violence incident, ensuring necessary revisions are made promptly.

7. City Manager is authorized to amend and make changes as needed to the plan, and such amendments will be considered effective upon implementation. Council approval is not required for these amendments, but any substantial changes may be brought before the Council for further ratification.

8. The City of Avenal is committed to maintaining a safe and secure workplace and will take all necessary actions to prevent workplace violence and protect its employees.
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AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police
317 Alpine St., Avenal, CA 93204
Bus. 559-386-4444 Fax 559-386-4447
Chief’s Monthly Report
June 28, 2024
Organizational Priorities
I. Leadership Stability
• Acting Captains R. DeLeon and E. Rij have adapted well to their roles, providing steady and reliable leadership. Their growth and willingness to learn are outstanding, further enhancing their effectiveness and impact.
• The ongoing administrative meetings remain highly productive, serving as key forums to address the various challenges faced by both the organization and the community.

II. Recruit and Retain the Best
• We are continuously seeking candidates for Police Officer I/II and Police Sergeant positions, with job listings posted on our city website. To enhance our recruitment strategy, we are also utilizing our agency's social media platforms.
• We are working on a recruitment video, in collaboration with Information Technology Manager Humberto Bermudez.
• Two candidates are still in the background check process for Police Officer roles, and one candidate is undergoing a background check for the Property and Evidence Officer position.

III. International Model of Community Trust
• Our officers showcased their dedication to building community connections through a range of initiatives. They collaborated with the Avenal Rotary Club for food distributions, escorted the Avenal High School Lady Bucs Softball Team out of the city for their Division 6 Championship, served ice cream at the Cops, Kids, and Ice Cream event during Cruise Night, and participated in Mental Health Awareness Family Night.
• We are planning to launch our anti-bullying, anti-gang, and anti-drug campaign, which will be hosted at the Avenal Theatre. The date and time for this event will be announced soon. • We continue to extend our engagement efforts through social media.

IV. Among the Safest Cities in America
• We consistently monitor activities within and around our city, maintaining a proactive and vigilant stance.
• We continue to build strong partnerships with the community and law enforcement agencies, ensuring constant information sharing. This collaboration is essential for developing effective crime-fighting strategies. Recently, I attended the West Side Area 1 Chief's meeting to further these efforts.
• We have submitted applications for several grants, including the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Site-Based grant, the COPS grant for School Resource Officers, and the Tobacco grant program. These grants will provide essential resources and June 27, 2024 Pg. 21

AVENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Cecilio Velasco, Chief of Police
317 Alpine St., Avenal, CA 93204
Bus. 559-386-4444 Fax 559-386-4447
support to enhance our efforts in reducing violence, increasing school safety, and preventing tobacco use among youth. By securing these funds, we aim to implement comprehensive strategies that will contribute to making our city one of the safest in America.

V. Embrace Wellness Among Our Employees
• We remain dedicated to fostering a positive and healthy environment, steering clear of negativity and keeping spirits high. Our commitment includes discussing nutrition, wellness, policing, and personal development.
• We have submitted an application for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant. This grant will allow us to upgrade and replace our officers' current vests with the latest in protective technology. By doing so, we continue to prioritize the well-being and safety of our employees, ensuring they have the best equipment available to protect them in the line of duty. This initiative reflects our commitment to embracing wellness and supporting our staff as they serve our community.

Month
Calls for Service Officer Initiated Activity Citations Traffic Collisions Arrests Field
Interviews
January 770 438 23 6 39 10
February 842 473 22 10 38 12
March 1019 664 18 12 33 1
April 919 530 28 14 32 2
May 958 569 25 10 30 0
June 575 341 23 4 17 0
July
August
September
October
November
December
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1002 W. Main St. • Visalia, CA • (559) 734-8737 • (fax) 734-8767 • e-mail: [email protected] weplancities.com
Date: June 27, 2024
To: Avenal City Council
From: Karl Schoettler/Kelsey, City Planning Consultants RE: Planning Activities
The following is brief summary of planning and zoning work conducted by our firm for the City of Avenal over the past two months:
• Provided review on the site plan submitted for Amigo Market, requesting additional information.
• Researched and provided cumulative projects list to identity development projects for environmental review for a Fresno County Project – the project is adjacent to Avenal and the consultant is incorporating Avenal projects to assess overall cumulative environmental impacts as part of their analysis.
• Review of a Conditional Use Permit for a second dwelling unit in the DC zone district. • Review and approve for planning compliance business licenses and temporary use permits
• Response to miscellaneous public and staff inquiries planning and zoning issues.

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2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Jan. 1 Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)).

Jan. 3 Legislature reconvenes (J.R. 51(a)(4)).

Jan. 10 Budget must be submitted by Governor (Art. IV, Sec. 12(a)).

Jan. 12 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house in the odd-numbered year (J.R. 61(b)(1)).

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Jan. 19 Last day for any committee to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in that house in the odd-numbered year. (J.R. 61(b)(2)).

Last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel.

Jan. 31 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house in the odd numbered year (J.R. 61(b)(3)) (Art. IV, Sec. 10(c)).

Feb. 16 Last day for bills to be introduced (J.R. 61(b)(4), J.R. 54(a)).

Feb. 19 Presidents' Day
Mar. 21 Spring Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(1)).

Mar. 29 Cesar Chavez Day observed.

Apr. 1 Legislature reconvenes from Spring Recess (J.R. 51(b)(1)).

Apr. 26 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(5)).

May 3 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor nonfiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61(b)(6)).

May 10 Last day for policy committees to meet prior to May 28 (J.R. 61(b)(7)).

May 17 Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61 (b)(8)).

Last day for fiscal committees to meet prior to May 28 (J.R. 61 (b)(9)).

May 20-24 Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except for Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(10)).

May 24 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house (J.R. 61(b)(11)).

May 27 Memorial Day.

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May 28 Committee meetings may resume (J.R. 61(b)(12)).

June 15 Budget Bill must be passed by midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 12(c)).

June 27 Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot (Elections Code Sec. 9040).

July 3 Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(b)(13)). Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been passed (J.R. 51(b)(2)).

July 4 Independence Day.

Aug. 5 Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess (J.R. 51(b)(2)).

Aug. 16 Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills (J.R. 61(b)(14)).

Aug. 19 – 31 Floor session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2, and Conference Committees (J.R. 61(b)(15)).

Aug. 23 Last day to amend bills on the Floor (J.R. 61(b)(16)).

Aug. 31 Last day for each house to pass bills (Art. IV, Sec 10(c), J.R. 61(b)(17)).

Final Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(b)(3)).

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PENDING LEGISLATION OF INTEREST – 2023-2024 SESSION
Status:

AB 2 - Recycling: solar photovoltaic modules. (Ward)
This bill would require manufacturers of solar photovoltaic panels to develop an end-of-life management plan for the recycling and management of the panels and their components. The plan must be submitted to and approved by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, and manufacturers must report annually on their implementation of the plan. The bill would also require the department to provide guidelines for developing an end-of-life management plan and adopt regulations for implementation.

Status: In committee: Held under submission.

AB 33 - Fentanyl Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force. (Bains) The California Uniform Controlled Substances Act restricts the use of controlled substances, including fentanyl, and provides for imprisonment for violations. This bill establishes the Fentanyl Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force, which will be co-chaired by the Attorney General and Surgeon General, to collect and analyze data on fentanyl abuse and evaluate approaches to increase public awareness. The task force is required to submit interim and final reports with findings and recommendations to the Attorney General, Governor, and Legislature, and the provisions of the bill will be repealed on January 1, 2026.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 887, Statutes of 2023.

AB 84 - Property tax: welfare exemption: affordable housing. (Ward) The California Legislature has introduced a bill that would expand property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations that provide low-income housing. The existing property tax law allows for a "welfare exemption" for property used exclusively for religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable purposes that is owned or operated by certain nonprofit entities, including those providing rental housing for lower-income households. This bill would extend the partial exemption to property acquired, rehabilitated, developed, or operated with financing from qualified 501(c)(3) bonds. Additionally, the bill would remove the requirement that eligible owners receive low-income housing tax credits and instead require that units designated for lower-income households have rent restrictions. The bill also requires an affidavit with specified information for the exemption claim and provides that the affidavit is not subject to public disclosure. Local tax officials' duties would be expanded, and perjury would become a more severe crime due to the affidavit's requirements. The bill includes findings and imposes a state-mandated local program, but it would not require reimbursement for property tax revenues lost by local agencies.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 734, Statutes of 2023.

AB 102 – Budget Act of 2023
The Budget Act of 2023 made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2023–24 fiscal year.

This bill would amend the Budget Act of 2023 by amending, adding, and repealing items of appropriation and making other changes. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023.

AB 309 - The Social Housing Act. (Lee, Carrillo, and Kalra) The Social Housing Act, proposed by this bill, establishes the Social Housing Program within the Department of General Services. The program aims to address the housing crisis by developing qualified social housing on leased state property. It allows the program to identify and develop up to three qualified social housing projects to inform future public policy. The bill mandates the solicitation of bids, prioritizing those demonstrating long-term revenue neutrality or a cost rent model. Additionally, it requires the program to employ both rental and ownership leasing models for social housing creation. The bill prohibits cities or

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counties from denying authorized social housing developments and allows them to propose design review standards and modifications for public health or safety concerns.

Status: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.

Governor's Veto Message:

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 309 without my signature.

This bill would create the Social Housing Program in the Department of General Services (DGS). The program would identify and produce three social housing projects on excess state-owned property through development or acquisition.

This bill infringes on state sovereignty over state-owned real property by establishing a new process for local government review of state projects authorized under the bill and could potentially cost the state several hundred million dollars in capital expenditures.

State-owned sites identified as suitable for housing development already are being developed as affordable housing through the State Excess Sites program. This program, instituted through Executive Order (EO) N-06-19 and further codified through AB 2233 (Quirk-Silva, Chapter 438, Statutes of 2022) and SB 561 (Dodd, Chapter 446, Statutes of 2022), has already awarded state land for 17 residential or mixed-use projects with significant affordable housing components.

While I appreciate the author's commitment to build more affordable housing in the state, this bill creates new additional cost pressures and must be considered in the annual budget in the context of all state funding priorities.

In partnership with the Legislature, we enacted a budget that closed a shortfall of more than $30 billion through balanced solutions that avoided deep program cuts and protected education, health care, climate, public safety, and social service programs that are relied on by millions of Californians. This year, however, the Legislature sent me bills outside of this budget process that, if all enacted, would add nearly $19 billion of unaccounted costs in the budget, of which $11 billion would be ongoing.

With our state facing continuing economic risk and revenue uncertainty, it is important to remain disciplined when considering bills with significant fiscal implications, such as this measure.

For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
AB 519 – Affordable housing: consolidated funding application process. (Schiavo) The Department of Housing and Community Development in California is responsible for promoting affordable housing in the state. This new bill requires the department to establish a workgroup that will create a consolidated application for obtaining financing for affordable housing projects and develop a coordinated review process for the application. The workgroup must include representatives from various agencies and identify a lead agency by October 1, 2024, to receive and process the application according to specified procedures.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2023. Message from Governor: To Members of the California State Assembly:

I am signing Assembly Bill 519.

This bill would create an Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup to propose the creation of a consolidated application for affordable housing developers to access state housing funding programs and a coordinated review process for applications.

I agree with the author's goal to streamline the current process and reduce costs to construct affordable housing, and I welcome meaningful conversation and legislation to further align programs administered by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) and the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) with efforts already underway.

While I am signing this bill into law, I am concerned that the process it creates has the potential to diverge from legislatively crafted, recently implemented efforts to improve California's affordable housing finance system.

Specifically, our departments worked hard to roll out the recently created Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability), required by AB 434 which I was proud to sign in 2020. As a result of that smart reform, developers can now apply for seven different affordable housing programs at one time.

As the Legislature looks to further improve and consolidate our state's affordable housing finance system in accordance with the new work group created by this bill, I expect that any subsequent changes proposed by the Legislature will build on the efforts the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has undertaken to implement AB 434, rather conflicting or departing from the wise, legislatively directed reforms that we just implemented.

Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
AB 531 - The Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023. (Irwin) Existing law establishes the Multifamily Housing Program, providing assistance in the form of deferred payment loans for eligible costs of specified developments. Specified funds for housing individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are required to be disbursed according to the Multifamily Housing Program. The

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) mandates environmental impact reports for certain projects, exempting those funded for homelessness relief until July 1, 2024. The bill proposes that projects funded by the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 for homeless individuals with medical risks, disbursed per the Multifamily Housing or Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, undergo a streamlined, ministerial review process as a use by right. This revision imposes a state-mandated local program by altering the approval process for specified projects.

The bill also extends the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program indefinitely. It introduces the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, seeking voter approval for $6,380,000,000 in bonds to finance supportive housing for homeless veterans and others, along with grants for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. While the California Constitution requires reimbursement for certain mandated costs, the bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for this act. Sections of the bill and SB 326 are slated for voter consideration in the March 5, 2024, statewide primary election.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 789, Statutes of 2023.

AB 550 - Homelessness: public hearings (Schiavo)
Under existing law, a validated census of a county or district may be taken, and a housing element is required to identify the housing needs of all economic segments of the community. This bill requires cities, counties, and city and county to conduct an annual point-in-time count of homeless persons, hold a public hearing to present the data gathered, and develop a plan to reduce homelessness within their jurisdiction. The bill also imposes a state-mandated local program and provides for reimbursement for costs mandated by the state.

Status: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

AB 799 - Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: Homelessness Accountability Act. (Rivas, Friedman, Wart, and Wilson)
The Homelessness Accountability Act would revise the existing Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program to provide ongoing grant funds for local capacity expansion and regional coordination to address homelessness. The bill would require the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council to establish statewide goals based on data and provide technical support to applicants for funding. It would also establish a 5th round of funding with specific program requirements, including local landscape data and analysis and outcome goals. Recipients must submit annual reports and meet outcome goals, or face a corrective action plan and reallocation of funds. The bill includes legislative findings to protect the public's right of access to public meetings and writings.

Status: Re-referred to Coms. on HOUSING and HUMAN S.

AB 817 - Open meetings: teleconferencing: subsidiary body. (Pacheco and Wilson) AB 817, as amended, extends provisions allowing local agencies to use teleconferencing for meetings indefinitely and without the requirement of a state of emergency, specifically for subsidiary bodies. This bill necessitates adherence to prescribed requirements for notice, agenda, and public participation when teleconferencing is utilized. Before a subsidiary body may employ teleconferencing, the bill mandates the parent legislative body to make specified findings every 12 months. Legislative findings are required to justify limitations on access to public meetings and records, as per constitutional provisions. The bill makes such findings to support its enactment. Additionally, the California Constitution obliges local agencies to comply with statutory enactments ensuring public access to meetings and records, contingent upon findings demonstrating alignment with constitutional requirements.

Status: In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

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AB 957 - Family law: gender identity. (Wilson)
This bill proposes an amendment to existing law regarding child custody and visitation in contested proceedings. It suggests adding a parent's affirmation of the child's gender identity or expression as part of determining the child's best interests, alongside factors like health and safety. Additionally, it integrates further modifications proposed by SB 599 to Section 3011 of the Family Code, contingent upon both bills being enacted, with this bill being enacted last.

Status: Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. Governor's Veto Message:

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 957 without my signature.

This legislation would require a court, when determining the best interests of a child in a child custody or visitation proceeding, to consider, among other comprehensive factors, a parent's affirmation of the child's gender identity or gender expression.

I appreciate the passion and values that led the author to introduce this bill. I share a deep commitment to advancing the rights of transgender Californians, an effort that has guided my decisions through many decades in public office.

That said, I urge caution when the Executive and Legislative branches of state government attempt to dictate - in prescriptive terms that single out one characteristic - legal standards for the Judicial branch to apply. Other-minded elected officials, in California and other states, could very well use this strategy to diminish the civil rights of vulnerable communities.

Moreover, a court, under existing law, is required to consider a child's health, safety, and welfare when determining the best interests of a child in these proceedings, including the parent's affirmation of the child's gender identity.

For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
AB 985 - San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District: emission reduction credit system. (Arambula)
This bill addresses existing laws related to air pollution control and emission reduction credits in California. It requires the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District to establish a time period for the expiration of emission reduction credits. The bill also mandates the state board to conduct an analysis of the district's emission reduction credit banks by a certain date and invalidates credits issued in violation of laws or regulations. If the invalidation affects federal requirements, the bill requires current and future credits to be valued at the time of use. The state board must submit a report to the Legislature summarizing the analysis results. The bill imposes a state-mandated local program and specifies that no reimbursement is required for its implementation.

Status: Asm Motion to Reconsider.

AB 970 - Insurance: Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Program. (Luz Rivas) This bill proposes the establishment of the Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Program under the Department of Insurance. It aims to develop insurance options, particularly in vulnerable communities affected by climate-related risks. The program would implement eight climate insurance pilot projects in specific local areas to address flooding and extreme heat risks, focusing on communities with high risks and low insurance coverage. These local jurisdictions would collaborate with the department to design and execute pilot projects, prioritizing measures to mitigate risks before disasters occur. The bill provides for technical support from the department and sets a sunset date for the provisions. Additionally, it acknowledges the financial obligations imposed on local jurisdictions by this program, necessitating state reimbursement as mandated by the California Constitution.

Status: Vetoed by Governor. Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.

Governor's Veto Message
To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 970 without my signature.

This bill requires the California Department of Insurance, upon appropriation, to establish and administer the Climate and Sustainability Insurance and Risk Reduction Program and creates eight climate insurance pilot projects to reduce physical risks from flooding and extreme heat in communities with high risks and low insurance uptake.

While I support the author's goal to expand insurance options in communities where climate risks are currently underinsured, this bill creates a significant state reimbursable mandate and new cost pressures in the millions of dollars that should be considered in the annual budget process.

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In partnership with the Legislature, we enacted a budget that closed a shortfall of more than $30 billion through balanced solutions that avoided deep program cuts and protected education, health care, climate, public safety, and social service programs that are relied on by millions of Californians. This year, however, the Legislature sent me bills outside of this budget process that, if all enacted, would add nearly $19 billion of unaccounted costs in the budget, of which $11 billion would be ongoing.

With our state facing continuing economic risk and revenue uncertainty, it is important to remain disciplined when considering bills with significant fiscal implications, such as this measure.

For this reason, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
AB 1034 - Law enforcement: facial recognition and other biometric surveillance. (Wilson) This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and officers from installing, activating, or using biometric surveillance systems in connection with officer cameras or data collected by them. It authorizes individuals to seek legal action against agencies or officers that violate this prohibition. The provisions of the bill will be repealed on January 1, 2034.

Status: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Glazer.

AB 1168 - Emergency medical services (EMS): prehospital EMS. (Bennett) The Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act regulate local emergency medical services (EMS) systems and allow each county to establish an EMS program and designate a local EMS agency. Cities and fire districts that provided prehospital EMS services as of June 1, 1980, will retain their authorities and administration of prehospital EMS when providing it as part of an agreement with a county for the joint exercise of powers regarding prehospital EMS, subject to certain conditions. The bill also requires the local EMS agency to provide a right of first refusal to the designated providers in an exclusive operating area if a city's or fire district's assertion of its authorities regarding prehospital EMS causes the area to no longer qualify for an exclusive operating area. If the designated providers decline to continue services, the county may provide prehospital EMS in the area. The bill imposes a state-mandated local program and provides for reimbursement for any costs mandated by the state.

Status: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Limón.

AB 1236 - Fire protection: residential fire sprinklers. (Grayson) AB 1236, introduced by Grayson, addresses residential fire protection, particularly focusing on fire sprinkler systems. Existing law empowers the State Fire Marshal to set building standards for fire prevention, allowing local jurisdictions to enact stricter regulations. Currently, there's no mandate regarding residential fire sprinklers. The bill aims to pave the way for future legislation establishing a uniform and safe minimum size for residential fire sprinklers, aiming to lower costs for homeowners and property owners.

Status: Died at Desk.

AB 1373 - Energy. (Garcia)
The bill proposes several amendments to existing energy and utility laws in California:

1. The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) would be required to assess barriers to electricity interconnection and energization, and provide recommendations to accelerate those processes, as part of the 2025 integrated energy policy report.

2. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) would need to ensure a reliable electricity supply with optimal integration of resource diversity, and determine the need for procurement of eligible energy resources by September 1, 2024, with possible procurement by the Department of Water Resources.

3. The PUC would establish a presumption in favor of Independent System Operator-approved transmission projects.

4. Local publicly owned electric utilities would be authorized to meet planning reserve margin requirements through individual or pooled resource procurement.

5. The PUC would assess capacity payments on entities failing to meet system reliability requirements and establish accounts for these payments.

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6. Funds from the General Fund would support environmental monitoring and permitting for offshore wind energy development.

7. Violations of the bill's provisions would be considered crimes, imposing a state-mandated local program.

8. The bill would take immediate effect as an urgency statute.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 367, Statutes of 2023.

AB 1484 - Temporary public employees. (Zbur)
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act allows local public employees to form and join employee organizations for labor relations. This bill would require temporary employees to be included in the same bargaining unit as permanent employees and receive information about their job description, wage rates, eligibility for benefits, and procedures to apply for open positions. The bill imposes new duties on local agencies, creating a state-mandated local program, but does not provide for reimbursement for costs.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 691, Statutes of 2023.

AB 1532 - Office Conversion Projects (Haney)
The Planning and Zoning Law requires counties and cities to adopt a comprehensive general plan that includes a housing element. Supportive housing is permitted in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are allowed, with a plan for providing supportive services and meeting specified criteria. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires an environmental impact report for projects that may have a significant effect on the environment, but not for ministerial projects. This bill would make office conversion projects a use by right in all areas, regardless of zoning, as long as certain requirements are met. It would also exempt office conversion projects from certain impact fees and allow for payment of fees over a 10-year period. The Department of Housing and Community Development would establish a program to award funding to eligible office conversion projects. The bill would require reimbursement for costs mandated by the state.

Status: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

AB 1637 - Local government: internet websites and email addresses. (Irwin) This bill requires local agencies in California to use a ".gov" or ".ca.gov" domain for their public websites and email addresses by January 1, 2025, and to redirect noncompliant websites to a compliant domain. The bill also imposes a state-mandated local program by adding to the duties of local officials. It applies to all cities, including charter cities, and does not require reimbursement.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 586, Statutes of 2023.

AB 1638 - Local government: emergency response services: use of languages other than English. (Fong) AB 1638, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Fong, seeks to enhance emergency response services for non-English-speaking populations in local jurisdictions. It mandates that, starting January 1, 2025, local agencies serving areas where 5% or more of the population speaks English less proficiently must provide emergency information in English and all languages spoken by this group. These agencies must use American Community Survey data to identify languages spoken by this population and update this information every 5 years. The bill also outlines requirements for providing information in languages other than English and mandates the Office of Planning and Research to assess compliance every 3 years. Since this bill increases service levels, it creates a state-mandated local program, necessitating reimbursement for associated costs as per existing procedures.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 587, Statutes of 2023.

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AB 1648 – Disaster Preparedness: Local Government: Animal Natural Disaster Evacuation Plan. (Maienschein)
This measure requires a city or county that requires a kennel license or permit to operate a kennel within its jurisdiction to require, as a condition for obtaining the license or permit, that the kennel owner create and submit to the city or county an animal natural disaster evacuation plan.

Status: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

AB 1657 - The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024. (Alvarez) The Planning and Zoning Law requires counties and cities to adopt a comprehensive general plan that includes a housing element. Supportive housing is permitted in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are allowed, with a plan for providing supportive services and meeting specified criteria. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires an environmental impact report for projects that may have a significant effect on the environment, but not for ministerial projects. This bill would make office conversion projects a use by right in all areas, regardless of zoning, as long as certain requirements are met. It would also exempt office conversion projects from certain impact fees and allow for payment of fees over a 10-year period. The Department of Housing and Community Development would establish a program to award funding to eligible office conversion projects. The bill would require reimbursement for costs mandated by the state.

Status: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR.

AB 1886 - Housing Element Law: substantial compliance: Housing Accountability Act. (Wicks) The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties adopt a general plan for land use development, which includes a housing element. Under the Housing Element Law, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reviews whether these housing elements comply with the law.

If the HCD finds non-compliance, the legislative body must either amend the draft to comply or adopt it as is with specific findings justifying its compliance. The planning agency must submit the adopted housing element to the HCD, which reviews it within 60 days. The proposed bill requires that if a planning agency adopts a housing element against the HCD’s findings, it must submit its justifications to the department, which will review these during its assessment. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption of the department’s findings' validity and maintains compliance status until further determinations or the end of the housing element cycle. Additionally, the bill aligns with the Housing Accountability Act by requiring substantial compliance at the time of a housing development project's preliminary or complete application.

The bill states that no reimbursement to local agencies or school districts is required under this act.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (June 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

AB 2031 – One California program. (Jones-Sawyer)
The bill proposes several amendments to existing law regarding the provision of immigration-related legal services by nonprofit organizations in California. It aims to expand the criteria for organizations providing services to unaccompanied undocumented minors and individuals intending to reside in the state, broadening the scope of services to include removal defense. Additionally, it removes the prohibition on using grant funds for individuals with certain criminal convictions and modifies reporting requirements, requiring annual updates and a triennial report on service costs. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to provide guidance on policies ensuring access to legal services for indigent immigrant Californians and safeguards personally identifiable information collected by the Department of Social Services.

Status: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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AB 2081 – Substance abuse: recovery and treatment programs. (Davies) Existing law grants the State Department of Health Care Services exclusive authority to license adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery facilities and mandates licensees to report incidents such as resident deaths to the department. This bill would further require licensed facilities to disclose on their website any legal or disciplinary actions brought by the department for violations, including details of the violation, and failure to comply with this requirement would result in a $2,500 civil penalty.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 12). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

AB 2330 - Endangered species: authorized take: routine fuel management activities. (Holden) The California Endangered Species Act prohibits the taking of endangered, threatened, or candidate species, with exceptions specified. A new bill mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to expedite permits for incidental species take during routine fuel management activities in fire hazard zones, or alternatively, grants the State Fire Marshal authority to determine local agency actions for fire protection if permits are not granted within a specified timeframe. Additionally, the bill necessitates the development of maps by the department, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, identifying environmentally sensitive areas within fire hazard severity zones and adjacent to wildland-urban interface fire areas, which will be provided to city and county fire departments for specific purposes.

Status: Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

AB 2489 - Local agencies: contracts for special services and temporary help: performance reports. (Ward) This bill aims to regulate how local governments in California hire temporary workers and obtain special services. It requires contractors to use qualified workers meeting the same standards as government employees for tasks previously done by those employees. Additionally, local governments must notify employee representatives before contracting out such work. These rules apply to counties, cities, and other local agencies. The bill might increase their costs, and the state would be responsible for reimbursing those.

Status: In committee: Held under submission.

AB 2557 - Local agencies: contracts for special services and temporary help: performance reports. (Ortega) This bill aims to regulate how local governments in California hire temporary workers and obtain special services. It requires contractors to use qualified workers meeting the same standards as government employees for tasks previously done by those employees. Additionally, local governments must notify employee representatives before contracting out such work. These rules apply to counties, cities, and other local agencies. The bill might increase their costs, and the state would be responsible for reimbursing those.

Status: Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.

AB 2561 – Local public employees: vacant positions. (McKinnor) This bill addresses vacancies in local public agencies' bargaining units under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. If a public agency has a vacancy rate exceeding 10% for over 90 days in the past 180 days, it must collaborate with recognized employee organizations to create, publish, and implement a plan to fill all vacancies within the next 180 days. The agency must present this plan in a public hearing to the governing legislative body and publish it on their website for at least a year. This bill is considered a state-mandated local program and emphasizes its statewide significance. Additionally, it makes legislative findings to comply with constitutional requirements on public access to meetings and records. Although the bill doesn't provide reimbursement for mandated costs, it acknowledges that local agencies can seek reimbursement through available remedies.

Status: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

AB 2574 – Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities. (Valencia) The existing law emphasizes the need for counties and cities to facilitate the development of sufficient alcoholism or drug abuse recovery facilities based on local demand. Additionally, it categorizes small-scale

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facilities serving six or fewer individuals as residential properties for regulatory purposes, irrespective of residents' relationships. The proposed bill seeks to exempt unlicensed recovery homes in residential zones from this classification if they are proven to be an essential part of a licensed treatment facility located elsewhere, based on specific evidence.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 12). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

AB 2631 – Local agencies: ethics training. (Fong)
Existing law mandates ethics training for all local agency officials who receive certain monetary payments, regardless of compensation, and requires consultation with relevant authorities on course content. The proposed bill, contingent on funding, tasks the Fair Political Practices Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General, with developing and providing ethics training courses for local agency officials.

Status: Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

AB 2661 – Electricity: transmission facility planning: water districts. (Soria) Existing law mandates ethics training for all local agency officials who receive certain monetary payments, regardless of compensation, and requires consultation with relevant authorities on course content. The proposed bill, contingent on funding, tasks the Fair Political Practices Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General, with developing and providing ethics training courses for local agency officials.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E., U. & C. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 11).

Re-referred to Com. on E., U. & C.

AB 2737 – Motor vehicle conditional sale contracts: guaranteed asset protection waivers. (Alanis) Existing law regulates motor vehicle conditional sale contracts and requires sellers to disclose certain information to buyers. It also covers guaranteed asset protection waivers, where sellers agree to cancel or waive part of the contract in case of a total loss or theft. The terms of these waivers must be separate from the sale contract. The bill proposes that if a conditional sale contract is assigned specifically for securitization and the seller remains the buyer's point of contact, the entity receiving the assignment must notify the consumer accordingly. Sellers would be liable for violations if the holder fails to comply with the notice requirements.

Status: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

AB 2751 – Employer communications during nonworking hours. (Haney) This bill mandates that public or private employers create a policy allowing employees to disconnect from employer communications during nonworking hours, barring emergencies or scheduled tasks. It defines "right to disconnect" as the freedom to ignore employer communications outside of working hours, except in specific circumstances. Nonworking hours must be agreed upon in writing between employer and employee.

Employees can file complaints of consistent violations of this policy with the Labor Commissioner, with penalties for non-compliance.

Status: In committee: Held under submission.

ACA 1 - Local government financing: affordable housing and public infrastructure: voter approval. (Aguiar-Curry)
The California Constitution prohibits the ad valorem tax rate on real property from exceeding 1% of the full cash value of the property, subject to certain exceptions. This measure would create an additional exception to the 1% limit that would authorize a city, county, city and county, or special district to levy an ad valorem tax to service bonded indebtedness incurred to fund the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing, or the acquisition or lease of real property for those purposes, if the proposition proposing that tax is approved by 55% of the

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voters of the city, county, or city and county, as applicable, and the proposition includes specified accountability requirements.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 173, Statutes of 2023.

ACR 137 – Cities Week. (Pacheco)
The resolution highlights the historical significance of cities in California, emphasizing their role in providing essential services and meeting the needs of diverse communities. It acknowledges the shared values and powers granted to cities by the California Constitution and recognizes the vital services they offer, such as public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. The resolution proclaims the week of April 14 to April 20, 2024, as Cities Week, urging Californians to engage with their local government and participate in community activities. Finally, it calls for copies of the resolution to be distributed accordingly.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 65, Statutes of 2024.

SB 2 – Firearms. (Portantino)
This bill proposes significant amendments to existing firearm laws in California. It removes the requirement for a "good character" and "good cause" for issuing or renewing a concealed carry license, instead focusing on the applicant's eligibility and firearm ownership status. It extends the required training hours and adds topics like safe storage and transportation of firearms. Additionally, it mandates fingerprint submission for all applicants and allows charging additional processing fees. The bill also revises license information and removes certain exemptions for carrying firearms in specific locations, expanding prohibited areas. It imposes stricter regulations on license revocation and licensee behavior, prohibiting alcohol consumption and false representation as a peace officer while carrying a firearm. Emergency regulations may be adopted for implementing the concealed firearm licensing system. The bill incorporates changes from other bills, contingent upon their enactment. It includes provisions for cost reimbursement and declares its provisions severable.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 249, Statutes of 2023 SB 4 – Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institutions. (Wiener)
This bill relates to planning and zoning for housing development in higher education and religious institutions.

The bill requires that a housing development project be a use by right upon the request of an applicant who submits an application for streamlined approval on any land owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution before January 1, 2024, if the development satisfies specified criteria. The bill specifies that 100% of the units in the housing development project eligible for approval as a use by right under these provisions should be affordable to lower income households, except for 20% of the units for moderate-income households, and 5% for staff of the independent institution or religious institution that owns the land. The bill allows ancillary uses on the ground floor of the development, and the development is also eligible for a density bonus or other incentives or concessions. The California Environmental Quality Act exemption for ministerial approval of projects is expanded by this bill.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 771, Statutes of 2023.

SB 10 – Pupil health: opioid overdose prevention and treatment: Melanie’s Law. (Hurtado) SB 10, also known as Melanie’s Law, focuses on pupil health by addressing opioid overdose prevention and treatment in schools. It encourages county offices of education to establish County Working Groups on Fentanyl Education in Schools for outreach and awareness regarding fentanyl overdoses. The bill mandates the State Department of Education to maintain informational materials on its website aimed at preventing opioid overdoses for school staff, students, and parents or guardians. Additionally, it requires comprehensive school safety plans for schools serving grades 7 to 12 to include protocols for responding to opioid overdoses, imposing new duties on local educational agencies. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes using alternatives to law enforcement referrals for pupils misusing opioids and advocates for the use of the Multi-Tiered System of

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Supports to achieve these alternatives. The bill also incorporates changes from other bills related to education, contingent upon their enactment. Finally, it acknowledges the state's responsibility to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain mandated costs.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 856, Statutes of 2023.

SB 17 – Senior housing: tax credits. (Caballero)
Existing law requires the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee to allocate low-income housing tax credits in accordance with federal law and allocate a certain percentage to rural areas, small developments, and farmworker housing. SB 17 proposes to increase the housing goal for senior developments to 20 percent and requires the committee to revise its regulations accordingly. However, the bill also includes a change in state statute that would result in taxpayers paying higher taxes and requires approval from 2/3 of the Legislature for passage.

Status: Vetoed by the Governor. In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. Governor’s Veto Message: To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 17 without my signature.

This bill would require the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) within the State Treasurer's Office to revise the regulations for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) to increase the housing-type goal for senior developments from 15 percent to 20 percent.

While I appreciate the author's commitment to increase the supply of affordable housing for seniors, statutorily mandating this change may adversely impact access to affordable housing for other population groups.

TCAC already has the authority to revise its regulations, which can be done in conjunction with a robust stakeholder process to inform any adjustments. This bill would bypass that process. For this reason, I cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,
Gavin Newsom
SB 30 – Transportation: zero-emission vehicle signage. (Umberg) This bill would require the Department of Transportation, GO-Biz, and the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to create signage for zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling stations to be placed along state highways based on charger or fueling type and vehicle compatibility. The goal is to increase consumer confidence in locating electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations.

The bill would also authorize the department to adopt regulations for these purposes.

Status: September 1 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

SB 35 – Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program. (Umberg) The proposed bill seeks to amend California's CARE Act, allowing superior court judges or appointed officers to conduct proceedings without filing fees. It enhances the rights of petitioners and respondents, enabling the latter to petition for record sealing. State Bar members face discipline for filing petitions to gain advantage. The bill addresses mental competency evaluations for defendants, requiring prompt hearings within 14 days and release if delayed. It includes technical changes, mandates cost reimbursement, and is declared an urgency statute for immediate effect.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 283, Statutes of 2023.

SB 37 – Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Housing Stability Act. (Caballero) This bill builds upon existing laws to create the Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Housing Stability Program. The Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the program and provide competitive grants to nonprofit community-based organizations, public housing authorities, and area agencies on aging to offer a housing subsidy program for older adults and adults with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program guidelines will prioritize communities where a higher proportion of renters face severe rental cost burden. The Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Housing Stability Fund will be created to allocate funds to eligible recipients until December 31, 2028. Grant funds must be used for specified activities, including housing subsidies and relocation costs. The department will conduct oversight activities, including reporting requirements and contracting an independent evaluator to conduct an interim evaluation of program outcomes and a final report.

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Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

SB 43 – Behavioral health. (Eggman)
The bill proposes changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, expanding the definition of "gravely disabled" to include conditions from severe substance use disorders and chronic alcoholism. Counties can delay implementation until January 1, 2026. It allows conservatorship for serious mental illness and substance use disorders, overcoming the hearsay rule for certain health practitioners' statements. Quarterly reports must include the number of persons admitted or detained for conditions like grave disability. Reimbursement for mandated costs is required if determined by the Commission on State Mandates.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 637, Statutes of 2023.

SB 94 – Recall and resentencing: special circumstances. (Cortese) This bill proposes changes to existing law regarding the sentencing of individuals convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances. It allows individuals serving life imprisonment without parole for offenses before June 5, 1990, and who have served at least 25 years in custody, to petition for resentencing.

Exceptions apply, such as cases involving the murder of a peace officer. The court can modify the sentence to a lesser one or vacate the conviction based on specified circumstances and mitigating evidence provided by the petitioner. The bill emphasizes the consideration of mitigating circumstances and appoints counsel for indigent petitioners. Additionally, it acknowledges victims' rights established by Proposition 9, ensuring their involvement in post-conviction proceedings.

Status: Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Kalra.

SB 108 – Budget Act of 2024. (Wiener)
An act to amend the Budget Act of 2024.

Status: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET.

SB 227 – Unemployment: Excluded Workers Program. (Durazo) SB 227, introduced by Durazo, proposes the creation of the Excluded Workers Program until January 1, 2027.

The program aims to provide income assistance to excluded workers who are not eligible for state or federal benefits administered by the Employment Development Department and are currently unemployed. The bill would require eligible individuals to receive $300 per week for each week of unemployment, subject to specific findings by the Director of Employment Development. The Franchise Tax Board would be required to submit a report to the Legislature on the total number of claims for the exclusion and the amount claimed for each exclusion for the taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2027. The bill would also make legislative findings on the limitation of access to public information.

Status: June 19 set for second hearing. Placed on suspense file.

SB 251 – Candidates’ statements: false statements. (Newman) This bill, SB 251, seeks to amend the Political Reform Act of 1974, which regulates conflicts of interest of public officials in California. Specifically, the bill would prohibit elected officers from being employed by any other elected officer with the same constituency, with the exception of those who were already employed before December 31, 2023. The bill does not apply to statewide elected officers. By expanding the scope of the existing law, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. However, the bill specifies that no reimbursement is required by the state for a specified reason. The Political Reform Act of 1974 allows the Legislature to amend the act to further its purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements. The bill declares that it furthers the purposes of the act.

Status: Ordered to third reading.

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SB 329 – Cities: city council members: compensation. (Dodd) Existing law allows a city council to establish a salary for its members based on the city's population, with a cap on how much the salary can be increased each year. This bill would allow a city council to adjust the salary based on inflation since January 1, 1984, using the California Consumer Price Index, and remove the prohibition on enacting or amending an ordinance to provide automatic future increases in salary.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 27, Statutes of 2023.

SB 351– Tribal gaming. (Roth)
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 allows for tribal-state gaming compacts to authorize gaming on Indian lands in a state. In California, the Governor negotiates these compacts, which are ratified by the Legislature. Current law establishes the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund to receive money from these compacts, with priorities for funding certain purposes, including problem gambling prevention. This bill proposes prioritizing funds for the Office of Problem Gambling to develop and provide quality statewide prevention and treatment programs for gambling disorder in California.

Status: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

SB 363 – Facilities for inpatient and residential mental health and substance use disorder: database. (Eggman)
SB 363, as amended, requires the State Department of Health Care Services, in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders, to create a real-time, internet-based database by January 1, 2026. The database will collect and display information about beds in various facilities, including chemical dependency recovery hospitals and mental health rehabilitation centers, to assess the availability of inpatient and residential mental health or substance use disorder treatment. Specific details such as facility contact information, suitable diagnoses or treatments, and target populations served must be included. The department is authorized to impose correction plans or penalties for inaccurate or untimely data submission, with a fund established for penalties. Continuous appropriation is granted for administrative costs related to implementing the database.

Status: September 1 hearing: Held in committee and under submission SB 423 – Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments. (Wiener) This bill aims to streamline housing approvals for multifamily housing developments. It deletes the January 1, 2026 repeal date of existing law, which authorizes the development proponent to submit an application for a streamlined, ministerial approval process, subject to specified planning standards. The bill also authorizes the Department of General Services to act as a local government for streamlined review of development on state-owned or leased property. The objective planning standards are modified, including an alternative definition for "affordable housing costs" for developments that dedicate 100% of units to lower income households. The bill deletes the objective planning standards requiring development proponents to pay the general prevailing rate of wages and utilize a skilled and trained workforce. The local government's planning director or equivalent position would determine if the development is consistent with the objective planning standards, and all departments of the local government required to issue approval must comply with the streamlined approval requirements within specified time periods. Finally, the bill would remove the authorization to conduct public oversight of the development and only authorize design review to be conducted by the local government's planning commission or any equivalent board or commission responsible for design review.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 778, Statutes of 2023.

SB 525 – Minimum wages: health care workers. (Durazo)
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basis earn a monthly salary equivalent to no less than 2 times the health care worker minimum wage for full-time employment in order to qualify as exempt from the payment of minimum wage and overtime. The bill imposes a state-mandated local program and does not require reimbursement for specified reasons.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 890, Statutes of 2023.

SB 584 – Laborforce housing: Short-Term Rental Tax Law. (Limón) SB 584, the Laborforce Housing Financing Act of 2023, aims to create affordable housing for residents unable to afford market rent. It establishes the Laborforce Housing Fund and allows funds to be used for housing projects by public entities, housing authorities, and nonprofit providers. The bill requires fair wages for construction workers and skilled labor on eligible projects. Starting in 2025, a 15% tax will be imposed on short-term rentals, with revenue going to the Laborforce Housing Fund. The tax will be collected by facilitators or operators, and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration will oversee collection. No reimbursement is mandated for local agencies and schools.

Status: June 28 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

SB 721 – Special taxes: vacant land. (Becker)
The California Constitution requires 2/3 approval of voters for a special tax by a city, county, or special district.

A charter city has the authority to levy local taxes, subject to restrictions imposed by the city's charter or preemption in matters of statewide concern. This bill specifies that a special tax includes a tax on vacant sites suitable for residential development, as identified in a county's or city's long-term general plan.

Status: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

SB 796 – Threats. (Alvarado-Gil and Rubio)
This bill expands the existing law that makes it a crime to willfully threaten to commit a crime resulting in death or bodily injury to another person. It criminalizes threats made against a particular location or event. As a result, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill states that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 4). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

SB 915 – Local government: autonomous vehicles. (Cortese and Rodriguez) Existing law permits testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads by designated individuals, subject to safety certifications, and prohibits certain non-zero-emission autonomous vehicles from operation after 2030.

This bill introduces regulations mandating local ordinances for autonomous vehicle services, including permitting programs and safety measures, empowering local jurisdictions to establish entry policies, vehicle caps, and emergency response systems, with the ability to levy charges to cover associated costs. It requires permitted autonomous vehicle services to adhere to safety and financial responsibility standards, with penalties for non-compliance, and allows for inter-jurisdictional agreements for regulatory purposes.

Additionally, it designates the matter as of statewide concern and stipulates no reimbursement for local agencies regarding these provisions.

Status: June 17 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

SB 961 – Vehicles: safety equipment. (Wiener)
SB 961, introduced by Senator Wiener, proposes amendments to existing vehicle safety regulations in California. It mandates certain trucks and trailers to be equipped with side guards to prevent collisions, and requires the Department of the California Highway Patrol to establish rules for inspections of these guards.

Additionally, starting from the 2027 model year, specified vehicles must be equipped with an intelligent speed limiter, limiting speed to 10 miles per hour over the speed limit, with exceptions for emergency vehicles and discretionary disabling by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. Violations of these regulations

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would constitute a criminal offense, thereby imposing a new local program without requiring state reimbursement.

Status: From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

SB 967 – University of California: pilot project: dust forecast and warning system: Imperial County and Coachella Valley. (Padilla)
SB 967, as amended by Padilla, proposes a pilot project in Imperial County and the Coachella Valley, tasking the Regents of the University of California with developing a regional dust forecast system for the winter and an early warning system for dust storms during the monsoon season. This project aims to address air pollution concerns in the designated areas. The bill's provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2030.

Status: May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

SB 972 – Methane emissions: organic waste: landfills. (Min) The bill mandates the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, along with the State Air Resources Board and the California Environmental Protection Agency, to conduct a minimum of two joint meetings annually to coordinate the implementation of policies aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills, as required by existing law. This collaboration ensures alignment between regulations adopted by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and the state's overall efforts to monitor and regulate greenhouse gas emissions, as outlined by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.

Status: Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

SB 1011– Encampments: penalties. (Jones)
The bill aims to address issues related to homelessness by prohibiting individuals from sitting, lying, sleeping, or placing personal property on streets or sidewalks if there's available shelter. It also prohibits these activities within 500 feet of certain locations like schools, open spaces, or major transit stops. Violations would be considered public nuisances subject to enforcement, potentially as misdemeanors or infractions. However, individuals must be provided notice 72 hours prior to any enforcement action. The bill may impose costs on local agencies, triggering state reimbursement requirements.

Status: April 16 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 3. Page 3637.) Reconsideration granted.

SB 1032 – Housing finance: portfolio restructuring: loan forgiveness. (Padilla) SB 1032, proposed by Padilla, aims to amend existing housing finance laws to allow the Department of Housing and Community Development to forgive certain loans related to rental housing projects. This includes forgiving principal, interest, fees, and outstanding balances if the borrower demonstrates that the loan is hindering their ability to maintain and operate the project. However, projects receiving loan forgiveness must adhere to specific criteria, such as maintaining the same number of affordable units at the same cost as outlined in the project’s regulatory agreement. Borrowers have the right to appeal loan forgiveness decisions to the Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing for reconsideration. The bill also includes provisions regarding public funds' gift declarations.

Status: Referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

SB 1037 – Planning and zoning: housing element: enforcement. (Wiener) Existing law, known as the Planning and Zoning Law, mandates that cities and counties adopt a general plan for land use, including a housing element, and requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to ensure this element complies with specified provisions. HCD can notify the Attorney General if a local government violates these provisions. The law also stipulates a streamlined approval process for housing development applications meeting certain standards. This bill proposes that if the Attorney General enforces housing element revisions or state laws requiring ministerial approval for housing projects,

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the local government could face civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month per violation.

These penalties would apply if local decisions are deemed arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by evidence, against public policy, unlawful, or procedurally unfair. Penalty funds would be deposited into the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund to support affordable housing in the affected area, subject to legislative appropriation. If a local government fails to pay these penalties, the court could direct the Controller to redirect state and local funds to the trust fund.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (June 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

SB 1153 – Agricultural land: hedge fund ownership and interests. (Hurtado) The bill aims to prohibit hedge funds from acquiring controlling interests in agricultural land in California, defining a hedge fund as an investment vehicle pooling private investors' contributions for various asset classes. However, it exempts agricultural land already held by hedge funds before the bill's enactment.

Additionally, it requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to compile an annual report on hedge fund ownership of agricultural land, its use, and recommendations for legislative changes, based on reports from the United States Secretary of Agriculture. The department must publish this report annually, with recommendations forwarded to relevant legislative committees and the governor. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon legislative appropriation, signaling urgency in its implementation.

Status: Referred to Coms. on JUD. and AGRI.

SB 1156 – Groundwater sustainability agencies: financial disclosures. (Hurtado) SB 1156, introduced by Hurtado, seeks to amend the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act by requiring members of groundwater sustainability agencies' executive teams and decision-making bodies to annually disclose financial interests that could influence groundwater management decisions. This disclosure aligns with existing provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974. The bill mandates the Fair Political Practices Commission to establish guidelines for these disclosures and allows for enforcement actions in case of violations. As this bill expands the scope of punishable offenses, it imposes a state-mandated local program, exempt from reimbursement under the California Constitution.

Status: Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.

SB 1309 – Lithium Battery Production Council. (Padilla) Existing law assigns responsibilities to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission regarding the state's energy policies. This bill would mandate the commission, in collaboration with other state agencies, to establish a Lithium Battery Production Council to conduct an economic analysis and develop a strategic plan addressing workforce development, infrastructure, housing, and environmental needs for lithium battery production, with a report due to the Legislature by March 1, 2025.

Status: May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

SB 1383 – California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account. (Bradford) The existing law mandates the establishment of the Broadband Public Housing Account to finance projects connecting broadband networks offering free service to low-income communities. The proposed bill expands the use of these funds to finance projects providing broadband service to low-income communities without the requirement for it to be free. Additionally, it empowers the commission to provide grants supporting the deployment of network devices to address barriers to consistent broadband service in such communities.

Status: Referred to Com. on C. & C.

SB 1446 – Grocery establishment and retail drug establishment employees: self-service checkout and technologies affecting essential job functions. (Smallwood-Cuevas) This bill addresses the use of self-service checkout options in grocery and retail drug establishments. It prohibits these establishments from offering self-service checkout unless certain conditions are met, such as

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having no more than two self-service checkout stations monitored by a single employee who is relieved of all other duties. The bill also mandates that if these establishments implement technologies that significantly impact employees' essential job functions or eliminate jobs, they must conduct a thorough assessment beforehand. This assessment should cover aspects like salaries, benefits, jobs, and work hours affected by the technology. Additionally, the bill requires the establishments to involve employees in the process by notifying them at least 60 days before drafting the assessment, providing them with the study at least 60 days before implementation, and making it accessible to employees and customers before and after implementation.

Status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 19). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
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City of Avenal
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA 93204 Phone: (559) 386-5766 Fax: (559) 386-0629

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
&

PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF AVENAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Avenal will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed City of Avenal/Successor Agency-RDA Trust Obligation Fund/PFA FY 2024/2025 Budget. The City Council will also consider proposed Miscellaneous Fees and Charges.

Said hearing will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:15 p.m., at the Avenal Theater, 233 E. Kings St., Avenal, CA 93204.

Also, that the City Council of the City of Avenal will conduct Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Workshop as follows:

June 26, 2024: Workshop – Budget 5:30 p.m., 919 Skyline Boulevard, Avenal City Hall.

June 27, 2024: Workshop – Budget 4:00 p.m. 233 E. Kings St. Avenal Theater & Event Center.

AVENAL CITY COUNCIL
//ss//
Maria Ortiz

CITY CLERK
Posted: June 10, 2024.

June 27, 2024 Pg. 45
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services DATE: June 27, 2024
RE: Consider Proposed City of Avenal Budget for FY 2024/25; Consider Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2024/25 Budget; and Consider Proposed Public Financing Authority (PFA) FY 2024/25 Budget INFORMATION:

The Public Hearing Notice to consider the proposed City of Avenal's FY 2024/25 Budget; proposed Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund FY 2024/25 Budget; and, proposed Public Financing Authority (PFA) FY 2024/25 Budget was duly noticed and posted for the City Council's June 27, 2024 Regular meeting. Any new proposed "Fees and Charges" were also noted in the Public Hearing Notice.

The Avenal City Council noticed and held one (1) FY 2024/25 Budget Workshops in order to review all departments/funds including fund revenues and fund expenditures with City Department Heads and Management Staff. As part of the review process and associated discussions, the following concerns were discussed: increase revenues due to inflation, and better than expected returns from Measure A, austerity from frugal spending by Staff. While all very positive, staff turnover and shortages also have contributed to the readiness of the budget by the June 30th deadline.

Staff is requesting to adopt an operating budget, and have the final budget approved by July 11, 2024, the next regular City Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City, Successor Agency/RDA and Public Financing Authority are required to have adopted budgets in place by July 1, 2024. Due to delays as noted above, Staff is recommending the following: 1) continue the Public Hearing(s); 2) adopt FY 2024/25 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. **Resolutions for consideration to adopt Operating Budgets are attached.

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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. A

OPERATING AUTHORITY RESOLUTIONS
In the event the FY 2024/25 Budget is not adopted by
June 30, 2024, the following Resolutions will need to be considered/adopted in order to meet payroll and
operating expenses until a final budget is approved.

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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 A FISCAL YEAR
2024/2025 OPERATING BUDGET IN

ORDER TO MEET PAYROLL AND

OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE
FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 CITY
BUDGET IS ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION 2024-_27__
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff are continuing the review of the draft budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council opened the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget on June 27, 2024, and has continued the hearing pending further review of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget is in the best interest of the public to allow City operations to continue until the Final Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget is adopted.

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 June 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
__________________________________
ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
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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 Manager is authorized to continue City operations, including payroll and purchases of necessity in order to keep the City in operation.

3. That any large or out of scope expenditures be brought before the City Council for approval.

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

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RDA
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE AVENAL

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RDA DEBT

OBLIGATION FUND OF THE CITY OF

AVENAL APPROVING A FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING

BUDGET IN ORDER TO MEET

OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE
FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

AVENAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY/RDA

DEBT OBLIGATION FUND BUDGET
IS ADOPTED.

SA RESOLUTION 2024-_01__
WHEREAS, the Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund and staff are continuing the review of the draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and WHEREAS, the Agency opened the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Budget on June 27, 2024 and has continued the hearing pending further review of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Agency believes that approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget is in the best interest of the public to allow Avenal Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund operations to continue temporarily until the Final Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Budget is adopted.

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 June 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL//SA/PFA
__________________________________

ALVARO PRECIADO, CHAIRMAN

OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO

THE RDA
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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 Manager is authorized to continue Successor Agency/RDA Debt Obligation Fund operations.

3. That any large or out of scope expenditures be brought before the City Council for approval.

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

AVENAL PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING A
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 OPERATING

BUDGET IN ORDER TO MEET

OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE
FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

AVENAL PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY BUDGET IS ADOPTED.

PFA RESOLUTION 2024-_01_
WHEREAS, the Public Financing Authority (PFA) and staff are continuing the review of the draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Authority opened the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Budget on June 27, 2024 and has continued the hearing pending further review of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Authority believes that approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget is in the best interest of the public to allow PFA operations to continue temporarily until the Final Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget is adopted.

UPON MOTION OF BOARD MEMBER , SECONDED BY COUNCIL

MEMBER , THE FOLLOWING WAS PASSED, APPROVED, AND
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN OFFICIAL MEETING HELD ON June 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL/SA/PFA
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
__________________________________

ALVARO PRECIADO, CHAIRMAN

OF THE AVENAL PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY
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1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;

2. That the Authority Secretary is authorized to continue PFA operations.

3. That any large or out of scope expenditures be brought before the City Council for approval.

4. Authorized the Secretary/City Manager, City Clerk and all relevant staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
1001000 - CITY COUNCIL
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 13,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 250.00
503 LONGEVITY INCENTIVE $ 30,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 3,300.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 10,000.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 2,500.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 6,750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
673.1 CITY APPRECIATION DINNER $ 1,500.00
674.5 RECYCLING GRANT $ 5,121.03
675 CITIZEN RESPONSE TEAM $ 1,000.00
675.5 CONTRACT FUNDING $ -
677 REFUSE CONTRACT OFFSET $ 55,000.00
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ -
TOTAL - CITY COUNCIL $ 128,421.03
1002000 - CITY MANAGER $ -
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,250.00
671 BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 150.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 50.00
728 FURNITURE/OFFICE EQUIP $ -
TOTAL - CITY MANAGER $ 2,200.00
1003000 - CITY CLERK $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 10,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 600.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 8,900.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,000.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 9,750.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 150.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 400.00
662 LEGAL PUBLICATION $ 1,750.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 125.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 175.00
728 FURNITURE/OFFICE EQUIP $ -
TOTAL - CITY CLERK $ 34,100.00
1004000 - CITY ATTORNEY $ -
652 LEGAL SERVICES $ 70,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 2,500.00
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ -
TOTAL - CITY ATTORNEY $ 72,500.00
1005000 - FINANCE DEPARTMENT $ -
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 6,000.00
654 PAYROLL SVCS $ 16,500.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 2,500.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 350.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 450.00
683 SAFETY PROGRAM $ 750.00
701 GENERAL SVCS/LIABILITY $ 100,000.00
702 EMPLOYEES ASSIST. PRGM. $ 750.00
703 WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION $ 140,000.00
705 BUSINESS TRAVEL $ 25.00
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

OPERATING EXPENDITURE BUDGET WORKSHEET

CITY OF AVENAL
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
707 CRIME SHIELD PROGRAM $ 1,500.00
710 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS $ 5,000.00
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ (220,060.00)
TOTAL - FINANCE DEPARTMENT $ 273,825.00
1006000 - GENERAL SERVICES $ -
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 4,000.00
603 PRINTED FORMS $ 250.00
604 ENVELOPES $ 125.00
605 COMPUTER SUPPLIES $ 125.00
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 500.00
627 BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES $ 250.00
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 15,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 5,000.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 15,000.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 9,000.00
658 OVERAGES/SHORTAGES $ -
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 250.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 5,500.00
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ 6,000.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 75.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 500.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 2,000.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
728 FURNITURE/OFFICE EQUIP $ -
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ (42,396.50)
TOTAL - GENERAL SERVICES $ 21,178.50
1007000 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 45,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 500.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 4,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 3,500.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 15,000.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 250.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 20,000.00
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 46,250.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 325.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 425.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 750.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,000.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ 10,000.00
728 FURNITURE/OFFICE EQUIP $ -
TOTAL - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $ 148,500.00
1007200 - BUILDING DEPARTMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 45,000.00
603 PRINTED FORMS $ 500.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 375.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 19,250.00
671 BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 1,000.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 500.00
673.5 BLDG. CONST.& DEBRI $ 500.00
TOTAL - BUILDING DEPARTMENT $ 22,125.00
1007300 - CODE ENFORCEMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 17,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 500.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 1,250.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,250.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 6,500.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 750.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 500.00
603 PRINTED FORMS $ 250.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 11,250.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 375.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 1,250.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,250.00
671 BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 150.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 200.00
TOTAL - CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 43,725.00
1008000 - RECREATION DEPARTMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 50,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 2,750.00
504 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES $ 1,500.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 12,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 4,000.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 12,000.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 200.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 500.00
605 COMPUTER SUPPLIES $ 500.00
$ -
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 350.00
613 CONCESSIONS $ 1,800.00
629 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $ 750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 5,000.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 5,000.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 100.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ -
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 17,500.00
668 OTHER REPAIR & MAINT. $ 2,000.00
668.1 AUDIO/VISUAL REPAIRS $ 1,000.00
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ 750.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 250.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,000.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 6,750.00
690 PROGRAM ACCT. $ 5,000.00
690.1 REC.EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS $ -
690.10 REC: 4TH OF JULY FIREWORK $ 5,000.00
690.11 FARMERS MARKET $ -
690.12 REC: ART CLASS $ -
690.13 REC: EASTER $ -
690.14 REC.: YOUTH SPORTS $ -
690.2 REC.EVENTS/DRAMA $ -
690.8 REC. EVENTS/FUND RAISERS $ 3,300.00
692 ADVERTISING $ 250.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ 500.00
728 FURNITURE/OFFICE EQUIP $ -
TOTAL - RECREATION DEPARTMENT $ 139,750.00
1008050 - IT DEPT. $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 19,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 275.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 6,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,400.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 5,500.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ -
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ -
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ -
613 CONCESSIONS $ -
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 1,500.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
656 TELEPHONE $ -
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 250.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ -
668 OTHER REPAIR & MAINT. $ -
668.1 AUDIO/VISUAL REPAIRS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ -
692 ADVERTISING $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
TOTAL - IT DEPARTMENT $ 33,925.00
1008100 - PARKS/LANDSCAPING DEPT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 15,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 2,000.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 3,500.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,500.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 7,500.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 1,000.00
609 CHEMICALS $ 7,500.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 5,250.00
629 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $ 4,000.00
631 TOOLS $ 1,000.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 3,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 5,925.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 600.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 750.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 9,750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 2,150.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 18,000.00
TOTAL - PARKS/LANDSCAPING DEPT $ 88,425.00
1009000 - ANIMAL CONTROL $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 43,750.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 6,000.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 16,500.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 4,000.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 18,000.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 1,375.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 1,000.00
603 PRINTED FORMS $ 375.00
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 3,300.00
609 CHEMICALS $ 1,000.00
611 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 900.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 4,250.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 3,000.00
660 ANIMAL CLINIC $ 2,000.00
660.1 REVOLVING: VACCINATIONS $ 1,250.00
660.2 REVOLVING: SPAY & NEUTER $ 250.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,500.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 6,750.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 2,500.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 1,750.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ 2,500.00
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
729 BUILDING/STRUCTURES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ -
TOTAL - ANIMAL CONTROL $ 122,700.00
1010000 - PUBLIC SAFETY $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
722 FIRE SAFETY $ 200,000.00
758 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION $ (35,000.00)
TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFETY $ 165,000.00
1011000 - EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPT. $ -
656 TELEPHONE $ 250.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 7,500.00
TOTAL - EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPT. $ 8,500.00
1012500 - LAW ENFORCEMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 625,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 104,500.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 137,500.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 50,000.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 164,250.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ -
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 14,000.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,750.00
601.5 EVIDENCE/INVESTIGATION $ 6,250.00
603 PRINTED FORMS $ -
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 750.00
607 FUEL/DIESEL $ 25,000.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 5,500.00
625.1 AMMUNITION $ 3,250.00
625.2 SWAT EQUIPMENT $ 750.00
625.3 CANINE EXPENSES $ 2,250.00
626 TIRES $ 3,500.00
626.1 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $ 4,250.00
627 BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES $ 500.00
652 LEGAL SERVICES $ 4,000.00
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 2,250.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 7,500.00
655.1 KINGS CO. IT SVCS $ 25,000.00
655.13 COPS GRANT 14/15 $ -
655.14 JAG GRANT $ -
655.15 COPS GRANT $ -
655.16 POP GRANT $ -
655.17 COPS GRANT $ -
655.6 K.C. LAW ENF. SERVICES $ 64,500.00
655.8 REALIGNMENT GRANT $ -
GTF OFFICER $ -
655.9 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT $ 13,000.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 10,000.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 375.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 10,000.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 15,000.00
667 MACHINERY REPAIR & MAINT. $ -
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ 3,000.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 2,750.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 5,750.00
686 COATS FOR KIDS APD $ -
701 GENERAL SVCS/LIABILITY $ 14,092.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
758 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION $ (15,000.00)
TOTAL - LAW ENFORCEMENT $ 1,314,067.00
1018000 - EQUIPMENT/MAINT. DEPT. $ -
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 5,250.00
607 FUEL/DIESEL $ 35,000.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 30,000.00
626 TIRES $ 5,000.00
631 TOOLS $ 1,750.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 1,750.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 3,750.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 4,000.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 500.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 2,500.00
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ 3,750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,500.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 2,250.00
708 PROPERTY/AUTO $ 47,500.00
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ (191,750.00)
TOTAL - EQUIPMENT/MAINT. DEPT. $ 144,500.00
$ -
TOTAL - GENERAL FUND $ 2,763,441.53
$ -

10.1.12500 COPS GRANTS 18/19 $ -
501.1 PAYROLL 18/19 COPS $ -
655.19 COPS GRANT 18/19 $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 41,070.00
TOTAL-COPS GRANTS 18/19 $ 41,070.00

10.10.55000 FEMA4482 CAL OES $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ 50,000.00
FEMA4482 CAL OES $ 50,000.00

10.2.12500 COPS GRANTS 19/20 $ -
501.2 PAYROLL 18/19 COPS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 70,625.50
TOTAL-COPS GRANTS 18/19 $ 70,625.50

10.3.12500 COPS GRANTS 20/21 $ -
501.3 PAYROLL 18/19 COPS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 49,427.00
TOTAL-COPS GRANTS 18/19 $ 49,427.00

10.4.01500 - AVENAL IMPACT FEES $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL - AVENAL IMPACT FEES $ -

10.5.12000 - COMM. IMPROVEMENT FUND $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
THEATER CLEANING $ -
655.7 SUBSIDIZE EXP THEATER $ -
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
BANNERS, FLAGS, SIGNS, ETC. $ -
690 PROGRAM ACCT. $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
TOTAL - COMM. IMPROVEMENT FUND $ -

10.6.12500 - FORFEITURE/LITIGATION $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
TOTAL - FORFEITURE/LITIGATION $ -

10.7.12500 - AVENAL PD ACTIVITY LEAGUE $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
TOTAL - AVENAL PD ACTIVITY LEAGUE $ -

10.8.12500 - AVENAL PD EXPLORERS $ -
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
TOTAL - AVENAL PD EXPLORERS $ -
1113000 - STREETLIGHT FUND $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 4,000.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 16,000.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,500.00
TOTAL - STREETLIGHT FUND $ 21,500.00
1255000 UC DAVIS GRANT $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
TOTAL - STREETLIGHT FUND $ -

12.1.55000 CCMF-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM $ -
504 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES $ -
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ -
TOTAL - STREETLIGHT FUND $ -
1355000 PER CAPTIA $ -
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 35,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ 8,976.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ 45,000.00
TOTAL - STREETLIGHT FUND $ 88,976.00
1414000 - WATER TREATMENT $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 87,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 12,500.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 25,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 10,750.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 37,500.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 1,000.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 2,500.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 250.00
605 COMPUTER SUPPLIES $ 175.00
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 250.00
608 LUBRICANTS $ 500.00
609 CHEMICALS $ 77,500.00
610 SHOP MATERIALS $ 250.00
611 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 125.00
612 LAB SUPPLIES $ 6,000.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 12,500.00
626.5 SLUDGE REMOVAL $ 3,750.00
627 BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES $ 125.00
627.5 SITE MAINTENANCE $ 500.00
629 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $ 125.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
630 SIGNS & REPAIR MATERIALS $ 125.00
631 TOOLS $ 1,000.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 750.00
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 2,500.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 500.00
652 LEGAL SERVICES $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 250.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 20,000.00
655.5 EMERGENCY GENERATOR SVCS $ 2,500.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 3,500.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 750.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,500.00
663 GENERAL NOTICES $ 1,250.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 340,000.00
667 MACHINERY REPAIR & MAINT. $ 5,000.00
667.5 PUMP REBUILD $ 13,750.00
668 OTHER REPAIR & MAINT. $ 10,000.00
668.5 FILTER REBUILD $ 1,750.00
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ 250.00
670 RENTALS/LEASES- MACHINERY $ 100.00
671 BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 100.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 750.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 250.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 212,500.00
676 WATER FRANCHISE FEE $ 46,500.00
678 REGULATORY AGENCIES $ 20,000.00
679 TESTING SERVICES $ 20,000.00
701 GENERAL SVCS/LIABILITY $ 6,000.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ 48,937.50
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 52,817.50
758 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION $ 15,000.00
850 BOND PRINCIPAL PYMT. $ 75,000.00
851 BOND INTEREST PYMT $ 83,925.00
853 CVP DEFICIT PYMT. $ -
TOTAL - WATER TREATMENT $ 1,266,055.00
1414100 - WATER DISTRIBUTION $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 126,250.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 15,875.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 34,700.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 10,825.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 40,000.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 2,500.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 1,750.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 25,000.00
628 STREET MAINT. MATERIALS $ -
631 TOOLS $ 1,750.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 4,000.00
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 4,250.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 2,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 16,000.00
656 TELEPHONE $ -
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,750.00
663 GENERAL NOTICES $ -
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 2,000.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
667 MACHINERY REPAIR & MAINT. $ 2,000.00
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 300.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 300.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ 48,937.50
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 52,817.50
TOTAL - WATER DISTRIBUTION $ 393,005.00
1515000 - WASTEWATER COLLECTION $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 122,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 13,750.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 33,250.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 10,200.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 37,500.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 2,500.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 1,500.00
611 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ 3,000.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 3,000.00
627 BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES $ 500.00
628 STREET MAINT. MATERIALS $ -
631 TOOLS $ 600.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 1,250.00
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 1,500.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 2,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 2,500.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 500.00
667 MACHINERY REPAIR & MAINT. $ 750.00
668 OTHER REPAIR & MAINT. $ 500.00
670 RENTALS/LEASES- MACHINERY $ -
678 REGULATORY AGENCIES $ 250.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
729 BUILDING/STRUCTURES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ 48,937.50
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 52,817.50
TOTAL - WASTEWATER COLLECTION $ 339,305.00
1515100 - WASTEWATER TMT/DISTRIB. $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 161,000.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 15,000.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 40,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 12,500.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 50,000.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 1,000.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 2,000.00
601 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 500.00
605 COMPUTER SUPPLIES $ 125.00
606 CLEANING SUPPLIES $ 375.00
608 LUBRICANTS $ 250.00
609 CHEMICALS $ 2,000.00
610 SHOP MATERIALS $ 100.00
611 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES $ -
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 6,000.00
626 TIRES $ -
626.5 SLUDGE REMOVAL $ 4,000.00
627 BUILDING REPAIR SUPPLIES $ 250.00
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
627.5 SITE MAINTENANCE $ 1,750.00
631 TOOLS $ 1,000.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 10,000.00
632.5 AUGER MONSTER REBUILD $ -
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 2,500.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 500.00
652 LEGAL SERVICES $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ 250.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 12,500.00
655.5 EMERGENCY GENERATOR SVCS $ 750.00
656 TELEPHONE $ 3,000.00
657 BILLING/POSTAGE $ 50.00
661 CONF./TRAINING $ 1,500.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 105,000.00
667 MACHINERY REPAIR & MAINT. $ 4,900.00
668 OTHER REPAIR & MAINT. $ 2,500.00
669 RENTALS/LEASES - EQUIP. $ -
670 RENTALS/LEASES- MACHINERY $ -
671 BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $ -
672 MEMBERSHIPS $ 500.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 10,000.00
678 REGULATORY AGENCIES $ 7,500.00
679 TESTING SERVICES $ 3,500.00
701 GENERAL SVCS/LIABILITY $ 6,285.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
727 MOTOR VEHICLES $ -
756 EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS $ 48,937.50
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 52,817.50
758 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION $ 18,750.00
TOTAL - WASTEWATER TMT/DISTRIB. $ 589,590.00

16.1.16100 - RECYCLING FUND $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 29,875.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 9,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 2,375.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 5,000.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ -
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 162.50
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 3,403.00
758 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION $ 16,250.00
TOTAL - RECYCLING FUND $ 66,065.50

16.2.16000 - REFUSE FUND $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 312,500.00
757 OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS $ 47,784.00
TOTAL - REFUSE FUND $ 360,284.00
1755000 SB1383-CAL RECYCLE GRANT $ -
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL - SB1383 CAL RECYCLE GRANT $ -
1855000 PROP 68 (PKT-KIDS PARK) $ -
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 129,487.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ 129,487.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ 129,487.00
TOTAL - PROP 68 (PKT-KIDS PARK) $ 388,461.00
1955000 SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL $ -
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ -
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL - SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL $ -
2021000 - CDBG PROGRAM INCOME $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
TOTAL - CDBG PROGRAM INCOME $ -
225000 CC-COOLING CENTER $ -
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL - CC- COOLING CENTER $ -

22.10.23000 - HOME PROGRAM INCOME FUND $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - HOME PROGRAM INCOME FUND $ -
2355000 CDBG-CV1 $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINSTRATION $ 30,367.50
TOTAL - CDBG CV 1 $ 30,367.50

23.1.55000 CDBG-CV 2 & 3 $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINSTRATION $ 159,456.50
TOTAL - CDBG CV 2 & 3 $ 159,456.50

22.15.23000 - 11-HOME-7657 $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - 11-HOME-7657 $ -
2533000 - LTF FUND - STREETS $ -
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 1,750.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 25,000.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 2,500.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ 251,500.00
TOTAL - LTF FUND - STREETS $ 280,750.00
2655000 LEAP GRANT $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
TOTAL - LEAP GRANT $ -
2755000 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-ARPA $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ -
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ -
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS. $ -
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
TOTAL - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-ARPA $ -

27.13.21000 16-CDBG-11133 $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - 11-HOME-7657 $ -
2855000 CAL-HOME PROGRAM INCOME $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - CAL HOME PROGRAM INCOME $ -
June 27, 2024 Pg. 64

City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25

28.11.55000 15-HOME-10091 $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - 15-HOME-10091 $ -

28.12.55000 15-HOME-10892 $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
681 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - 15-HOME-10892 $ -
2955000 USDA COMM FAC GRANT $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
TOTAL- USDA COMM FAC GRANT $ -
303500 - RSTP STREET FUND $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL-RSTP STREET FUND $ -
3033000 - GAS TAX FUND $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 117,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 11,000.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ 42,750.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 10,000.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 43,500.00
516 RETIREES HEALTH BENEFITS $ 1,600.00
517 UNIFORMS MAINT. $ 1,250.00
625 EQUIPMENT PARTS $ 2,500.00
628 STREET MAINT. MATERIALS $ 25,000.00
629 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $ 1,250.00
630 SIGNS & REPAIR MATERIALS $ 5,000.00
632 OTHER MAINT. SUPPLIES $ 12,500.00
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 2,500.00
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ 12,500.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 7,500.00
665 GAS/ELECTRICITY $ 1,750.00
674 WATER CONTRACT/UTILITIES $ 17,500.00
725 CONSTRUCTION $ 500,000.00
TOTAL - GAS TAX FUND $ 815,600.00
3155000 - WONDERFUL GRANTS $ -
653 COMPUTER LEASE/ENHANCE. $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
726 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT $ -
728 FURNITURE $ -
TOTAL - WONDERFUL GRANTS $ -
3455000 1*-PGP-14267 $ -
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
TOTAL- 1*-PGP-14267 $ -
3555000 - 13-HRPP-9245 $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL - 13-HRPP-9245 $ -

35.1.55000 - 16-HRPP-11434 $ -
725 CONSTRUCTION $ -
TOTAL - 13-HRPP-9245 $ -
3655000 - WATER TRANS LINE GRANT $ -
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ -
TOTAL - WATER TRANS LINE GRANT $ -
3755000 - CSWRF PLANNING GRANT $ -
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City of Avenal FY 2024-25 Operating Budget Expenditures June 27, 2024 Approved Account Account Title Operating Budget 24/25
651 ENGINEERING SVCS. $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - CSWRF PLANNING GRANT $ -

37.1.55000 CWSRF PROJECT GRANT D1804 $ -
680 LOANS/GRANTS $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - CSWRF PROJECT GRANT D1804 $ -
3855000 - PETSMART GRANT $ -
504 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES $ -
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ -
TOTAL - PETSMART GRANT $ -
3955000 - TREE PARTNERSHIP GRANT $ -
629 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $ -
682 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION $ -
TOTAL - TREE PARTNERSHIP GRANT $ -
4020000 - PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY $ -
850 BOND PRINCIPAL PYMT. $ 205,000.00
851 BOND INTEREST PYMT $ 123,175.00
TOTAL - PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY $ 328,175.00
4155000 CA-WATER ARREARAGE PAYMENT $ -
615 ARRERAGES EXPENDITURES $ 68,611.38
681 GENERAL ADMINSTRATION $ 2,058.34
TOTAL - PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY $ 70,669.72
7070000 - AVENAL CITY OPERATING AUTHORITY $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 23,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 750.00
510 PERS CONTRIBUTION $ -
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,250.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 4,350.00
673 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 250.00
TOTAL - AVENAL CITY OPERATING AUTHORITY $ 30,100.00
8031000 - SUCCESSOR AGENCY $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 62,500.00
502 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES/OT $ 425.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 1,150.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ -
650 AUDITING SVCS. $ 2,500.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ -
TOTAL - SUCCESSOR AGENCY $ 66,575.00
8030000 - REDEV.OBLIG.RETIRE.FUND $ -
501 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES $ 58,000.00
511 FICA CONTRIBUTION $ 4,350.00
512 MEDICAL BENEFITS $ 8,250.00
655 PROFESSIONAL SVCS $ 1,250.00
850 BOND PRINCIPAL PYMT. $ 130,000.00
851 BOND INTEREST PYMT $ 39,250.00
852 AGENT FEES $ 1,750.00
TOTAL - REDEV.OBLIG.RETIRE.FUND $ 242,850.00
$ -
TOTAL - SUCCESSOR AGENCY $ 309,425.00

GRAND TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
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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. A.

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services DATE: June 27, 2023
RE: Consider Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – End Budget Revisions INFORMATION:

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, 2024.

Due to being short-staffed and catching up on audits, which should all be current by the end of the year, staff is still working between Central Square (all revenues) and OpenGov (all expenses). We appreciate the Council’s patience. At the budget workshop on June 26, the Council reviewed all expenditures from FY’23 and FY’24 to May 31, 2024. The Council reviewed and is aware that revenues are moderately higher than expected, and staff expects some surplus. That being said, staff needs more time to finalize 2024 with June numbers and to prepare the 2024 final budget.

For the FY 2023/2024 budget, supply chain availability issues, inflation, major projects, and staff turnover have adversely affected many accounts in ways not previously foreseen. Additionally, a software glitch from CentralSquare for the accounts receivables end has caused delays in accurately accounting for revenues to the right accounts. Accordingly, staff will need additional time to reallocate budget amounts 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. 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 2023/2024 budget revisions (revenues and revolving accounts) as needed and/or required after closure of Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

June 27, 2024 Pg. 67

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 AMEND THE CITY’S BUDGET
FOR FY 2023-2024.

RESOLUTION 2024-_28__
WHEREAS, as part of the auditing process, Staff has reviewed and addressed any and all year-end revisions for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and WHEREAS, supply chain availability, inflation, and staff turn-over, have adversely affected many revenues and expenditures in ways not previously foreseen; and WHEREAS, the City will receive invoices and revenues for FY 23/24 after the close of the Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the FY 23/24 Budget reflects said expenditures and revenues.

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 June 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
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__________________________________
ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
June 27, 2024 Pg. 68

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;

2. City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the City Manager to utilize the departments’ budgets in the best interest of the City, and further authorize the Year-End FY 23/24 Budget increases received after the close of the fiscal year to reflect the closing budget.

3. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk and all relevant City staff to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto.
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June 27, 2024 Pg. 69
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: Griselda Price, Director of Administrative Services DATE: June 27, 2024
RE: Consider Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – Appropriations Limit INFORMATION:

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.

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 2024/2025 Appropriations Limit is $4,450,656.78 and the budget estimate of revenues from the proceeds of taxes is estimated to be less than $1,900,000.00. Since the City's estimated tax revenues are $(2,550,656.78) less than the limitations, it is safe to say we will not exceed our limit this year.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council establish the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 by adopting the proposed resolution.

June 27, 2024 Pg. 70
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. B.

Growth Rate Worksheet Schedule "B"
2025 #s Ratios
Per Capita Cost of Living Ratio 3.62 100
100 1.0362
Population converter to a Ratio -0.28 100
100 0.9972
Calculation of Factor for FY 2024-25 1.0362 X 0.9972 1.0333 FY 2021-2022 Appropriations Limit $ 3,852,028.75
FY 2022-2023 Appropriations Limit $ 4,111,785.49
FY 2023-2024 Appropriations Limit $ 4,307,231.82
FY 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit 1.0333 X $4,307,231.82 $ 4,450,656.78 Estimated Tax Revenue $ 1,900,000.00
$ (2,550,656.78)
June 27, 2024 Pg. 71

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL

ESTABLISHING FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF
THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION.

RESOLUTION 2024-_29__
WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California places a limit on the annual appropriations of "proceeds of taxes" of state and local government; and
WHEREAS, SB1352, Chapter 1205, 1980 Statutes, provides for implementation of Article XIIIB by defining various terms used in said article and prescribing procedures to be used in implementing specific provisions of the article, one such provision that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California and SB1352, the City of Avenal desires to establish its limits for appropriation of "proceeds of taxes" for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, the data necessary to calculate the increase in the non-residential assessed valuation was generally not available from county assessors; and WHEREAS, in the absence of final information on this important factor, it is recommended the City of Avenal adopt the 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit on a provisional basis by using the alternative factor of per capita income for the inflationary adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal recognizes there may be a need to adjust the Appropriations Limit once the assessment data is available.

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 June 27, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

June 27, 2024 Pg. 72

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ,
City Clerk

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

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;

2. The appropriations Limit for appropriation of "proceeds of taxes" for the City of Avenal for fiscal year 2024-2025 is the sum of $4,450,656.78 as detailed in Schedules "A" and “B” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.

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

CITY OF AVENAL
June 27, 2024 Pg. 73

SCHEDULE "A"

CITY OF AVENAL

SCHEDULE TO CALCULATE THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
1) 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Appropriations Limit is: $4,307,231.82 2) Per Capita Personal Income and Population Adjustment Factor (See Growth Rate Worksheet Schedule "B") is: 1.0333
3) Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Appropriations Limit is: $4,450,656.78 (Item (1) times Item (2))
June 27, 2024 Pg. 74

Growth Rate Worksheet
Schedule "B"
2025 #s Ratios
Per Capita Cost of Living Ratio 3.62 100
100 1.0362
Population converter to a Ratio -0.28 100
100 0.9972
Calculation of Factor for FY 2024-25 1.0362 X 0.9972 1.0333 FY 2021-2022 Appropriations Limit $ 3,852,028.75
FY 2022-2023 Appropriations Limit $ 4,111,785.49
FY 2023-2024 Appropriations Limit $ 4,307,231.82
FY 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit 1.0333 X $4,307,231.82 $ 4,450,656.78 Estimated Tax Revenue $ 1,900,000.00
$ (2,550,656.78)
June 27, 2024 Pg. 75
April 30, 2024
Dear Fiscal Officer:

Price Factor and Population Information
Appropriations Limit
California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2227 requires the Department of Finance to transmit an estimate of the percentage change in population to local governments.

Each local jurisdiction must use their percentage change in population factor for January 1, 2024, in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor, to calculate their appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024-25. Attachment A provides the change in California’s per capita personal income and an example for utilizing the factors to calculate the 2024-25 appropriations limit. Attachment B provides the city and unincorporated county population percentage change. Attachment C provides the population percentage change for counties and their summed incorporated areas. The population percentage change data excludes federal and state institutionalized populations and military populations.

Population Percent Change for Special Districts
Some special districts must establish an annual appropriations limit. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 2228 provides additional information regarding the appropriations limit. Article XIII B, section 9(C) of the California Constitution exempts certain special districts from the appropriations limit calculation mandate. Special districts required by law to calculate their appropriations limit must present the calculation as part of their annual audit. Any questions special districts have on this requirement should be directed to their county, district legal counsel, or the law itself. No state agency reviews the local appropriations limits.

Population Certification
The population certification program applies only to cities and counties. California Revenue and Taxation Code section 11005.6 mandates Finance to automatically certify any population estimate that exceeds the current certified population with the State Controller’s Office. Finance will certify the higher estimate to the State Controller by June 1, 2024. Please note: The prior year’s city population estimates may be revised. The per capita personal income change is based on historical data.

If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact the Demographic Research Unit at (916) 323-4086.
/s Richard Gillihan

RICHARD GILLIHAN
Chief Operating Officer
Attachment
June 27, 2024 Pg. 76
May 2024
Attachment A
A. Price Factor: Article XIII B specifies that local jurisdictions select their cost of living factor to compute their appropriation limit by a vote of their governing body. The cost of living factor provided here is per capita personal income. If the percentage change in per capita personal income is selected, the percentage change to be used in setting the fiscal year 2024-25 appropriation limit is:

Per Capita Personal Income
Fiscal Year Percentage change
(FY) over prior year
2024-25 3.62
B. Following is an example using sample population change and the change in California per capita personal income as growth factors in computing a 2024-25 appropriation limit.
2024-25:

Per Capita Cost of Living Change = 3.62 percent
Population Change = 0.17 percent
Per Capita Cost of Living converted to a ratio: 3.62 + 100 = 1.0362 100
Population converted to a ratio: 0.17 + 100 = 1.0017
100
Calculation of factor for FY 2024-25: 1.0362 x 1.0017 = 1.0379

June 27, 2024 Pg. 77

Fiscal Year 2024-25
Attachment B
Annual Percent Change in Population Minus Exclusions*
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 and Total Population, January 1, 2024 Total
County Population Percent Change --- Population Minus Exclusions --- City 23-24 1-1-23 1-1-24 1-1-24
Kings
Avenal -0.28 9,373 9,347 13,981
Corcoran 0.07 13,405 13,415 21,633
Hanford 0.43 59,034 59,286 59,286
Lemoore -0.27 26,929 26,855 26,855
Unincorporated -0.42 24,775 24,672 30,872
County Total 0.04 133,516 133,575 152,627
*Exclusions include residents on federal military installations and group quarters residents in state mental institutions, state and federal correctional institutions and veteran homes.

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