City Council/Successor Agency/Public Finance Authority
April 10, 2025

CITY OF AVENAL
“Pistachio Capital of the World®”

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PFA MEETING
APRIL 10, 2025; 5:15 P.M.

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

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

Study Session: 4:15pm Discuss Open Hours for Senior Program at Veterans Memorial Hall LAST ORDINANCE: 2024-02 CITY LAST RESOLUTION: 2025-26
(SA) LAST RESOLUTION: 2025-01 PFA LAST RESOLUTION: 2024-02 AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Ricardo Verdugo, David Reynosa, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem, M.

Leticia Gamez; 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 $450.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency.

3. 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.

Recognize Avenal Speaks Volunteers

4. 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 March 27, 2025.

B. Consider Final Acceptance of Work for the Community Garden Restroom Project.

C. Consider Cash and Financial Statements, Check Register (February 2025).

D. Consider Entering into a Comprehensive M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club for Use of City Facilities and Resources.

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

A. Proclamation - Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month 2025 B. Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025

6. ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

1. Public Works/Code Enforcement/Animal Control Departments Activity Report: Scott Davis, Public Works Director.
a. City Engineer’s Activity Report: Javier Andrade –A&M Consulting Engineers

2. IT Department Activity Report: Noah Naranjo, IT Manager/Communications Coordinator.

3. Recreation Department Activity Report: Sheila Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor.

B. Presentations/Reports:
1) None.

7. PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. Second Reading: General Plan Amendment 2024-01 and Rezone 2024-01 (GPA and RZ) Application and related Environment Finding for two adjoining parcels totaling ±3.05 acres of property located north of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection.
a. Staff Report
b. Public Hearing
c. Action/Resolution
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8. OLD BUSINESS:

A. SRO Agreement with RSUSD (Discussion/Action).

9. NEW BUSINESS:

A. None

10. 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.

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

Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• City Manager
B. PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9). It is the intention of this governing body to meet in closed-session concerning: Conference with legal counsel – Deciding whether or not basis exists for closedsession for anticipated litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(3)).

Number of potential cases is: __1__.

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, April 7, 2025.
__ /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 DEL 10 DE ABRIL DE 2025; 5:15 P.M.

TEATRO Y CENTRO DE EVENTOS AVENAL, 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 utilizando el ID de reunión 872 4344 0488 para unirse.

Sesión de estudio: 4:15 pm Discuta el horario de apertura para el programa para personas mayores en el Salón Conmemorativo de los Veteranos
ÚLTIMA ORDENANZA: 2024-02 ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE LA CIUDAD:
2025-26
(SA) ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN: 2025-01 ÚLTIMA RESOLUCIÓN DE PFA: 2024-02 AGENDA

1. LLAMADO AL ORDEN Y JURAMENTO DE LEALTAD:

2. PASE NOMINAL: Concejales: Ricardo Verdugo, David Reynosa, Pablo Hernández, Alcalde Interino, M.

Leticia Gámez; 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 $450.00 por mes debido a ser elegidos para el Concejo Municipal. No reciben ninguna otra compensación por ser miembros de la Agencia Sucesora.

3. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS/ANUNCIOS Y APARICIONES NO PROGRAMADAS:

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

Reconocer a los voluntarios de Avenal Habla

4. CALENDARIO DE CONSENTIMIENTO:

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

A. Considere la aprobación de las minutas de la Ciudad de Avenal/agencia sucesora para el 27 de marzo de 2025.

B. Considere la aceptación final del trabajo para el proyecto de baños del jardín comunitario.

C. Considere Efectivo y Estados Financieros, Registro de Cheques (febrero de 2025).

D. Considere la posibilidad de celebrar un memorándum de entendimiento integral con el Club Rotario Avenal para el uso de las instalaciones y los recursos de la ciudad.

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

A. Proclamación - Mes de Concientización y Aceptación del Autismo 2025 B. Proclamación – Mes de Concientización sobre la Agresión Sexual 2025

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

A. Informes de actividad:

1. Informe de Actividades de los Departamentos de Obras Públicas/Aplicación de Códigos/Control de Animales: Scott Davis,
Director de Obras Públicas.
a. Memoria de Actividad del Ingeniero de la Ciudad: Javier Andrade – A&M Consulting Engineers

2. Informe de Actividad del Departamento de TI: Noah Naranjo, Gerente de TI/Coordinador de Comunicaciones.

3. Informe de Actividades del Departamento de Recreación: Sheila Verdugo, Supervisora de Actividades Comunitarias.

B. Presentaciones/Informes:
1) Ninguno.

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7. AUDIENCIA(S) PÚBLICA(S):

A. Segunda Lectura: Solicitud de Enmienda al Plan General 2024-01 y Rezona 2024-01 (GPA y RZ) y Hallazgo Ambiental relacionado para dos parcelas contiguas por un total de ±3.05 acres de propiedad ubicada al norte de la intersección de la autopista 33 y la Séptima Avenida Sur. a. Informe del personal
b. Audiencia Pública
c. Acción/Resolución

8. NEGOCIO ANTIGUO:

A. Acuerdo de SRO con RSUSD (Discusión/Acción).

9. NUEVOS NEGOCIOS:

A. Ninguno

10. CORRESPONDENCIA/ANUNCIOS/COMENTARIOS FINALES:

Cualquier miembro del Consejo podrá solicitar que un tema se incluya en un orden del día futuro, siempre que una mayoría simple también apoye la adición de dicho punto. Queda terminantemente prohibida la discusión o acción sobre cualquier tema que no esté en el orden del día actual. Los comentarios finales están destinados a que los miembros del Consejo informen al público sobre la asistencia a cualquier evento especial e información pertinente. • Próximos y futuros puntos del orden del día a tener en cuenta. • Correspondencia/Anuncios/Información/Comentarios finales.

11. 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. Personal (Código de Gobierno §54957(b)).

Considere la Evaluación del Desempeño de los Empleados Públicos para el Puesto de:
• Administrador de la ciudad
B. LITIGIOS PENDIENTES (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9). Es la intención de este cuerpo directivo reunirse en sesión cerrada en relación con: Conferencia con asesor legal - Decidir si existe o no base para una sesión cerrada para litigios anticipados (Código de Gobierno § 54956.9 (d) (3)).

El número de casos potenciales es: __1__.

12. APLAZAMIENTO:
1) En cumplimiento con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal (559) 386-5766. Teatro y Centro de Eventos Avenal, 233 East Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204. La notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a la ciudad hacer arreglos razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad a esta reunión [28 CFR 35.02.35.1044 AA Título II].
2) Los materiales relacionados con un punto de esta Agenda presentados al [Concejo/Autoridad] después de la distribución del paquete de la agenda están disponibles para inspección pública en la oficina [de los 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) Madera Avenal, 600 Skyline Blvd.; y 4) T&T Market, 801 Skyline Blvd. Avenal CA 93204 el 7 de abril de 2025.
__ /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
MARCH 27, 2025, 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 5:21 pm ROLL CALL: Councilman Ricardo Verdugo, David Reynosa, Pablo Hernandez, Mayor Pro, Tem M.

Leticia Gamez; Mayor, Alvaro Preciado.

ABSENT: None
STAFF: López, Ortiz, Price, Curiel, Bermudez, Davis, Velasco.

LEGAL COUNSEL: Moses Diaz.

CITY CLERK:

Government Code Section 54952.3: The members of the City Council/Successor Agency are entitled to receive a total of $450.00 per month because of being elected to the City Council. They receive no other compensation for sitting as a member of Successor Agency.

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 on or acting on matters not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes are allowed per person.

The City Manager presented information provided by Fire Marshall Blake Adney regarding the redesignation of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Portions of Kings County have been reclassified as "high" severity areas. The Council is encouraged to adopt a resolution acknowledging the updated map, which designates Avenal within a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Public comment was closed by Mayor Preciado at 5:27 p.m. Public comment was reopened at 5:50 p.m.

Mike, Volunteer Coach of Avenal Underdogs Boxing, introduced youth boxers in attendance, explaining they were present to observe local government operations. He noted that despite numerous national and state achievements by their athletes, the organization lacks adequate recognition. The group is seeking municipal support and increased community awareness. Isabel, Treasurer of Avenal Underdogs Boxing, reiterated that they brought their athletes to witness local government proceedings and expressed their willingness to participate in community volunteer opportunities. She emphasized their desire for greater recognition of their accomplishments. Mayor Preciado inquired about participant demographics, to which Mike responded they serve individuals aged 6-40 years, with 17 licensed fighters, 2 professional fighters, and 40 total participants. When asked about facility hours, Mike confirmed operations from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Preciado extended an invitation to participate in the Old Timer's Parade. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez commended the professional quality of their training facility. Mike added that the organization hopes to host tournaments in Avenal in the future.

Public comment was closed by Mayor Preciado at 5:58 p.m.

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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 March 13, 2025.

B. Consider Approval to Enter into Interlocal Agreement with City of Hanford for Shared CLETS Line Access
Councilmember Verdugo requested Chief Velasco provide additional information regarding CLETS. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez subsequently recommended that Item B be relocated to New Business. Mayor Preciado concurred with this recommendation and formally moved Item B to New Business as Item 9D.

Council Member/Successor Agency Member Gamez motioned to approve Item A seconded by Councilman/Successor Agency Member Reynosa, and motion carried.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Gamez, Reynosa, Hernandez, Verdugo, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

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

A. Presentación Cultural Líderes Campesinas - Mirna Ortega, Outreach Worker, Líderes Campesinas (Discussion/Action).

Cultural Lideres Campesinas provided a presentation as submitted, showcasing examples of products created in their workshops, including artwork on tote bags and mini pillows. Councilmember Hernandez inquired whether the organization conducts outreach in agricultural fields. Mirna explained that they do engage in outreach efforts with prior authorization from the ranch owners or supervisors. Councilmember Verdugo expressed his anticipation of seeing the organization more actively involved in the community. Mayor Preciado emphasized the importance of providing information to all communities and commended the organization's efforts, stating that Avenal residents would greatly benefit from and welcome their resources. Mirna concluded by expressing their eagerness to collaborate further with the community.

ACTIVITY REPORTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Activity Reports:

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

Chief Velasco presented his report as submitted. Councilmember Reynosa inquired about an incident that occurred the previous day. Chief Velasco reported that there had been a residential shooting, and that the department is pursuing a promising lead.

Mayor Preciado noted that a similar incident had taken place in Corcoran around the same time. Chief Velasco assured the Council that the department remains diligent in its investigation. Mayor Preciado also inquired about a fire incident in a residential backyard. Chief Velasco urged the public to refrain from starting illegal fires on their properties, emphasizing the risks they pose to neighboring areas and air quality. He further stated that violations would result in fines.

The recess was called at 6:13 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 6:27 PM.

2. Community Development Activity Report: Kelsey George, Contract City Planner, 4Creeks.

Kelsey George presented her report as submitted.

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

Emily Engelsgaard presented her report as submitted. Mayor Preciado expressed his appreciation that CrisCom successfully met the deadline for a federal grant.

B. Special Presentations/Reports:

1. Cal.Net Services Presentation – Adam Sass, Director of Strategic Sales IT Director Humberto Bermudez introduced Adam Sass to present a potential new service for the City. Adam Sass provided his presentation as submitted. Mayor Preciado inquired about the location of the nearest tower. Adam Sass responded that the closest tower is in Coalinga. Councilmember Reynosa asked about pricing. Adam Sass stated that residential plans start at $40 per month and noted that the service does not have a data cap. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez inquired about the infrastructure, asking which tower the service would connect to. Adam Sass explained that Cal Net would establish its own infrastructure, likely installing two towers. Councilmember Verdugo asked whether the company had secured grants for the project to avoid using City funds. Adam Sass responded that they would assist in identifying grant opportunities. City Manager López added that the goal is to ensure uniform access across all City sites while providing services to the community, and Cal Net has been instrumental in making this initiative possible. Mayor Preciado emphasized the importance of moving forward with the project as soon as possible. IT Director Bermudez explained that the search for a dedicated wireless service stemmed from connectivity issues at the Police Department and ongoing reliability concerns with AT&T. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez asked whether other companies had been considered. IT Director Bermudez stated that discussions with AT&T have resumed to explore service improvements, but pricing information has not yet been provided, and their services would be limited to City operations rather than the broader community. He also noted that Spectrum would not be able to meet the City's speed and support requirements. Mayor Preciado added that during a recent conference, he made connections with industry professionals who may help improve the City's infrastructure.

PUBLIC HEARING(s):

A. General Plan Amendment 2024-01 and Rezone 2024-01 (GPA and RZ) Application and related Environment Finding for two adjoining parcels totaling ±3.05 acres of property located north of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection. a. Staff Report
Planning Consultant Kelsey George presented on the Amendment and Rezone application. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez inquired about the timeline for the rezone process. City Manager López stated that Council approval is a necessary step in the process.

Legal Counsel Moses Diaz provided an overview of the ordinance process. He recommended keeping the public hearing open until the next meeting to allow for the adoption of the ordinance and resolution. Additionally, he suggested waiving both the first and second readings of the ordinance.
b. Public Hearing
Mayor Preciado opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM, and it remained open. c. Action/Resolution
RESOLUTION 2025-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENAL APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 2024-01 APPLICATION AND RELATED

ENVIORNMENTAL FINDING FINDS THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) AND AMENDS THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE

SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM PUBLIC FACILITY TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL FOR TWO ADJOINING PARCELS TOTALING +- 3.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 33 AND S SEVENTH AVENUE INTERSECTION.

Mayor Preciado motioned to waive the first reading and keep the public hearing open until the next council meeting.

Mayor Preciado also motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-23, which was seconded by Councilmember Reynosa. The motion carried.

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ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Preciado, Reynosa, Gamez, Reynosa, Hernandez.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

OLD BUSINESS:

A. SRO Agreement with RSUSD (Discussion/Action).

City Manager López stated that the City remains committed to continuing its collaboration with the school district. He noted that the district assisted with the Confía event, which was attended by Superintendent Ruiz. Additionally, as a Rotary Club member, Superintendent Ruiz will support Old Timers Day by facilitating school participation. Regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, there were no updates from the last meeting. The SRO is scheduled to begin at the high school in the next academic year. It was noted that School Board Member Eddie Maldonado has stepped down, with this information obtained through non official social media. The implications for the school board, including potential appointments or a reelection process, remain unclear. Mayor Preciado requested drafting a letter to the school district to formally propose resuming joint meetings, as had been done in the past.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider Approval of Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Citywide ALPR Camera System Funded by COPS Funds (Discussion/Action).

Chief Velasco presented his request as submitted and provided additional context by sharing his experience as a homicide investigator in Delano. He explained that implementing new technology significantly improved public safety, making Delano one of the safest cities. He also shared a tentative map outlining the proposed placement of cameras, emphasizing that these cameras would provide actionable leads and serve as a strong deterrent to crime. He gave multiple examples of how Flock cameras have been successfully used in Delano and other cities, highlighting their ability to communicate within law enforcement systems.

Councilmember Verdugo noted that he has seen media reports on the effectiveness of Flock cameras and how they have helped improve public safety. Chief Velasco acknowledged that privacy concerns were initially raised in Delano but reassured the council that laws are in place to protect privacy, and law enforcement determines who can access the data. He emphasized that these cameras collect unbiased evidence. Mayor Preciado inquired about the range of each camera. Chief Velasco directed the question to guest Jonathan Paz (FLOCK technician), who responded that the cameras focus on vehicles and can cover approximately one and a half lanes. Mayor Preciado also suggested engaging with neighboring communities to encourage them to adopt the Flock system. He added that if funding is available through COPS grants, the project would be financially feasible.

Chief Velasco stated that establishing a secure perimeter would be beneficial and noted that the cameras do not require additional infrastructure. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez asked about the cost and number of cameras. Chief Velasco responded that the pricing covers a two-year period and would provide enough cameras to monitor key exit areas. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez also inquired about the location of Flock's offices. Jonathan Paz stated that their headquarters are in Atlanta, but they have numerous technicians in California to provide support. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez asked whether Flock would supply the poles for the cameras. Chief Velasco confirmed that they would. Mayor Preciado inquired about the timeline for installation. Jonathan Paz explained that the timeline depends on permitting but estimated that installation would take a few months.

RESOLUTION 2025-24: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP INC. FOR

CITYWIDE ALPR CAMERA SYSTEM
Councilmember Verdugo motioned to approve Resolution 2025-24 and was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gamez and motion carried.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Verdugo, Gamez, Reynosa, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

B. Review Backyard Chickens Application Process and Adopt Associated Fees (Discussion/Action).

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City Clerk Maria Ortiz presented the staff report and application as submitted. Mayor Preciado noted that while many residents are interested in having backyard chickens, the cost and regulatory requirements may be a concern. City Manager López clarified that the guidelines provided are recommendations, not requirements, such as the suggested height for coops. He also acknowledged the length of time this process has taken. Legal Counsel Moses Diaz stated that an ordinance is already in place governing backyard chickens. Councilmember Hernandez inquired about the possibility of a payment plan, similar to the structure used for water bills. Councilmember Verdugo commented that if residents are truly interested in keeping chickens, they could save up for the associated costs. City Clerk Ortiz added that since the application process is conducted through OpenGov, residents should be prepared to complete the application in full. Mayor Pro Tem Gamez asked how potential nuisances to neighbors would be addressed. City Manager López explained that mitigation measures include prohibiting roosters and conducting random inspections. Legal Counsel Moses Diaz further noted that civil nuisance laws also apply in cases where backyard chickens cause disturbances.

RESOLUTION 2025-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

AVENAL ADOPTING A BACKYARD CHICKENS APPLICATION PROCESS AMENDING

OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THREE NEW FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BACKYARD CHICKEN ORDINANCE.

Councilmember Verdugo motioned to approve Resolution 2025-25 and seconded by Councilmember Reynosa and motion carried.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Verdugo, Reynosa, Gamez, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

C. Review and Authorize Submission of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Discussion/Action).

Kelsey George presented the report as submitted. Mayor Preciado asked whether detached single-family homes are considered Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Kelsey clarified that they are not.

RESOLUTION 2025-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AVENAL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR.

Councilmember Verdugo motioned to approve Resolution 2025-26, Councilmember Reynosa seconded and motion carried.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Verdugo, Reynosa, Gamez, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

D. Consider Approval to Enter into Interlocal Agreement with City of Hanford for Shared CLETS Line Access
Chief Velasco presented his report as submitted. He emphasized that approving the new system would enhance efficiency within the department, as the current system requires officers to rely on pen and paper, which is not ideal. Legal Counsel Moses Diaz noted that he previously represented Corcoran in a similar agreement, and his law partner assisted Avenal, potentially creating a conflict of interest. By approving this agreement, the Council would effectively be waiving that conflict. He also clarified that the agreement is a cost-sharing arrangement, which appears to be equitable. He stated that he wanted the Council to be fully informed before proceeding.

RESOLUTION 2025-22: AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AVENAL TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SHARED CLETS LINE ACCESS.

Mayor Pro Tem Gamez motioned to approve Resolution 2025-22, Councilmember Verdugo seconded and motion carried.

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ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Gamez, Verdugo, Reynosa, Hernandez, Preciado.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

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.

The City Clerk stated that Form 700 submissions are still needed by tomorrow. City Manager López reminded the Council that City offices will be closed on Monday and proposed hosting a grand opening for the Kids Pocket Park. He mentioned that A&M would sponsor food, and the event could include a mini block party. Potential dates discussed were April 9, April 16, April 5 (Saturday), or April 12 (Saturday). Public Works Director Scott Davis noted that the shading structures would be completed in three to four weeks. After discussion, the Council decided to schedule the Kids Pocket Park grand opening for April 16 at 3:00 PM. Councilmember Reynosa thanked the Underdog Boxing Club for their participation and emphasized the importance of supporting other community organizations. Councilmember Verdugo noted that anyone using City facilities, such as the Veteran’s Hall, must have insurance. He suggested that access should be restricted or denied to those who do not comply. Mayor Preciado congratulated the former Public Works Director on his service and thanked staff for organizing a successful retirement celebration. He also shared that he attended multiple meetings and networked with representatives from Confía in Fresno.

A recess was called at 8:54 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 9:02 PM and went into closed session.

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

Consider Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of:
• City Manager
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator(s) (Government Code § 54956.8).

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

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.

Council came out of Closed Session at 10:57 P.M. with nothing to report and meeting was adjourned.

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.

April 10, 2025 Pg. 10
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, March 24, 2025. __ /s/ Karla Curiel
Karla Curiel, Deputy City Clerk
April 10, 2025 Pg. 11
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO.

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Javier Andrade, Contract City Engineer
DATE: April 10, 2025
RE: Final Acceptance of Work for the Community Garden Restroom Project INFORMATION: The City of Avenal was awarded funds through the Per Capita Program to construct restrooms at the Community Garden and Neighborhood Park. AZ Home Improvements LLC has completed the work required for the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Park Restroom Project.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is recommending, authorizing the City Council approve the Final Acceptance of Work for the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Restroom Park Project and adopt resolution 2025- ____” Authorizing Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion” and authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the city.

April 10, 2025 Pg. 12

PROJECT SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation:

Move to accept the Notice of Completion for the construction contract for the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Park Restroom Project with A-Z Home Improvements, authorize the City Engineer to sign the Notice of Completion and authorize the City Engineer to record the notice with the County Recorder’s Office.

Discussion:

During the regular City Council Meeting on Thursday May 9, 2024, the Council awarded the construction contract to A-Z Home Improvements in the amount of $69,484.56 to provide construction services for the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Park Restroom Project.

A final punch list job walk was conducted on November 6, 2024 and no items were noted as needing correction or reconstruction.

A Notice of Completion will need to be recorded with the County Clerk Recorder’s office now that the contractor has fulfilled his contractual obligation for construction of the project.

Summary of Change Orders:

Change
Order No.

Brief Description Proposed
Item Cost
Approved
Item Cost
Comments
1 Additional concrete and
rebar dowels into
existing concrete for
Community Garden
walkway to Restroom
approx. 75sf.

Additional concrete and
rebar dowels into
existing concrete for
Neighborhood Park
walkway to Restroom
approx. 75sf
Rebar for foundation on
Community Garden
and
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
$631.48
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
$631.48

April 10, 2025 Pg. 13
Neighborhood Park.
approximately 36 10ft
pieces of #4 rebar
Fill dirt for walkways $190.00 $190.00
Change Order Total: $3,421.48
Original Bid Amount: $69,484.56
Final Bid Amount: $72,906.04
Approved Change Orders: $3,421.48
Change Order %: 10.10%
Final Contract Total: $72,906.04

April 10, 2025 Pg. 14

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

AVENAL AUTHORIZING THE FINAL

ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE

COMMUNITY GARDEN AND

NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RESTROOMS

PROJECT COMPLETED BY A-Z HOME
IMPROVEMENTS LLC.

RESOLUTION 2025-___
WHEREAS, The City of Avenal was awarded funds through the Per Capita Program to construct restrooms at the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Park Restroom; and WHEREAS, The City Public Works Inspector has inspected the offsite improvements required by the City and all improvements required by the City have been completed; and WHEREAS, The City Engineer recommends acceptance of the Community Garden Restroom and Neighborhood Park Restroom project and requests council to authorize the City Engineer to record the Notice of Completion for the Project; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Avenal does hereby authorize the Final Acceptance of work for the Community Graden and Neighborhood Park Restroom Project.

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 THE 10TH OF APRIL, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
,
AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

CITY OF AVENAL
__________________________________
ALVARO PRECIADO, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
April 10, 2025 Pg. 15

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.

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

April 10, 2025 Pg. 16
February 2025 Cash Summary
Operating Bank Balance
Opening Balance 5,026,134.45
Deposits 3,815,725.16
Withdrawals (1,293,207.96)
Ending Balance 7,548,651.65
Per Bank Statement -
2/28/2025
Check - 7,548,651.65
Less: Outstanding Checks
Operating -
Estimated Cash Balance - February
28, 2025 7,548,651.65
Current Bank Activity
March Deposits -
March Withdrawals -
Subtotal - Activity March -
Estimated Cash Balance - Through
3/7/2025 7,548,651.65
LAIF Balance
LAIF Balance Through 01/31/2025 3,725,830.96
April 10, 2025 Pg. 17
Check Check Date Vendor Name Net Check Status Type
52122 2/7/25 A&M Consulting Engineers 20,778.00 O Regular 52123 2/7/25 Amazon Capital Services 1,830.86 O Regular 52124 2/7/25 AT&T 8,656.10 O Regular
52125 2/7/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 466.20 O Regular
52126 2/7/25 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS 71.10 O Regular 52127 2/7/25 CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATI 348.75 O Regular 52128 2/7/25 Collins & Schoettler Planning 2,634.50 O Regular 52129 2/7/25 DILLS AUTO SUPPLY 1,163.62 O Regular
52130 2/7/25 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 3,346.26 O Regular 52131 2/7/25 EVANGELHO SEED & FARM STORE 74.00 O Regular 52132 2/7/25 First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co 799.08 V Regular 52133 2/7/25 Furtado Welding & Supply 49.60 O Regular
52134 2/7/25 HIGHLANDS DIVERSFIED INC 64.46 O Regular
52135 2/7/25 Kings Veterinary Services Inc. 16,635.00 O Regular 52136 2/7/25 KINGS COUNTY MOBILE LOCKSMITH 563.72 O Regular 52137 2/7/25 MOTION INDUSTRIES 301.15 O Regular
52138 2/7/25 ODP Business Solutions LLC 1,722.52 O Regular 52139 2/7/25 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPA 7,451.98 O Regular 52140 2/7/25 PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM 19,787.90 O Regular 52141 2/7/25 Rogelio D. Pereda 4,950.00 O Regular
52142 2/7/25 S & R FARM SUPPLIES 346.62 O Regular
52143 2/7/25 SPARKLETTS 162.40 O Regular
52144 2/7/25 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 1,458.03 O Regular 52145 2/7/25 USA BLUE BOOK 220.72 O Regular
52146 2/7/25 Wasco Veterinary Clinic 270.00 O Regular
52147 2/7/25 WEST HILLS OIL, INC 2,973.56 O Regular
52148 2/7/25 WESTSIDE SUPPLY 216.00 O Regular
52149 2/14/25 Amazon Capital Services 1,526.64 O Regular 52150 2/14/25 AT&T 1,230.81 O Regular
52151 2/14/25 BILLINGSLEY TIRE SERVICE 864.85 O Regular 52152 2/14/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 858.60 O Regular
52153 2/14/25 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION 6,062.10 O Regular
52154 2/14/25 C.L.E.A 32.00 O Regular
52155 2/14/25 COUNTY OF KINGS IT DEPT. 6,609.39 O Regular 52156 2/14/25 DEPT. OF ENERGY WAPA 19,334.77 O Regular
52157 2/14/25 Eddie Garcia 250.00 O Regular
52158 2/14/25 ERVIN'S TRUE VALUE 3,290.66 O Regular
52159 2/14/25 Ferguson Waterworks #2777 38.40 O Regular 52160 2/14/25 First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co 1,074.83 O Regular 52161 2/14/25 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO 406.00 O Regular
52162 2/14/25 FRESNO TRUCK CENTER 532.25 O Regular
52163 2/14/25 JANET RODRIGUES 250.00 O Regular
52164 2/14/25 KELLER FORD 2,328.67 O Regular
52165 2/14/25 KINGS COUNTY MOBILE LOCKSMITH 320.00 O Regular 52166 2/14/25 MIKE WILSON CONSTRUCTION 14,991.00 O Regular 52167 2/14/25 O'Reilly Auto Parts 15.14 O Regular
April 10, 2025 Pg. 18
52168 2/14/25 P G & E 48,037.82 O Regular
52169 2/14/25 Paul C Cooper 575.00 O Regular
52170 2/14/25 QUINN COMPANY 2,337.81 O Regular
52171 2/14/25 Robert A. Nevarez 262.86 O Regular
52172 2/14/25 S & R FARM SUPPLIES 1,637.76 O Regular
52173 2/14/25 SEQUOIA EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 66.97 O Regular 52174 2/14/25 Silverio Morales Juarez 58,012.50 O Regular 52175 2/14/25 TRIPLE J READY MIX 1,284.57 O Regular
52176 2/14/25 Vestis 194.06 O Regular
52177 2/14/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 8,485.64 O Regular
52178 2/14/25 VESTIS 247.49 O Regular
52179 2/14/25 WEST HILLS OIL, INC 4,105.33 O Regular
52180 2/14/25 WHEAT LAND, INC. 7,500.00 O Regular
52181 2/24/25 CalAnimals 150.00 O Regular
52182 2/24/25 Ferguson Waterworks #2777 3,650.82 O Regular 52183 2/24/25 GRAINGER, INC. 301.36 O Regular
52184 2/24/25 O'Reilly Auto Parts 92.04 O Regular
52185 2/24/25 P G & E 122,805.54 V Regular
52186 2/24/25 PROFESSIONAL PRINT AND MAIL 2,913.65 O Regular 52187 2/24/25 SAN JOAQUIN PEST CONTROL 529.00 O Regular 52188 2/24/25 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2,692.00 O Regular 52189 2/24/25 THE CRISCOM COMPANY 6,000.00 O Regular
52190 2/24/25 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 676.55 O Regular
52191 2/24/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,215.68 O Regular
52192 2/24/25 WEST HILLS OIL, INC 3,548.27 O Regular
52193 2/24/25 WEST VALLEY SUPPLY, INC. 4,852.94 O Regular 52194 2/24/25 P G & E 2,616.30 O Regular
52195 2/24/25 P G & E 120,189.24 O Regular
52196 2/28/25 AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS 2,308.64 R Wire Transfer 52197 2/28/25 Amazon Capital Services 987.40 O Regular
52198 2/28/25 AMERICAN FIDELITY 2,412.58 O Regular
52199 2/28/25 BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC 3,671.34 O Regular
52200 2/28/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 1,748.40 O Regular
52201 2/28/25 CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT WATER A 750.00 O Regular 52202 2/28/25 Cintas Corp 248.77 O Regular
52203 2/28/25 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. 132.21 O Regular 52204 2/28/25 COUNTY OF KINGS ELECTION DEPT. 12,404.63 O Regular 52205 2/28/25 DEPT. OF ENERGY WAPA 652.46 O Regular
52206 2/28/25 Ferguson Waterworks #2777 15.82 O Regular 52207 2/28/25 Julio M Ponce 100.00 O Regular
52208 2/28/25 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 116,186.88 O Regular
52209 2/28/25 KINGS COUNTY TROPHY 32.18 O Regular
52210 2/28/25 KINGS INDUSTRIAL OCC. MED. CRT 1,785.54 O Regular 52211 2/28/25 LEGAL SHIELD 172.60 O Regular
52212 2/28/25 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 165.66 O Regular
52213 2/28/25 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. 82.72 O Regular 52214 2/28/25 O'Reilly Auto Parts 25.96 O Regular
52215 2/28/25 Paymentus Group Inc 19.90 O Regular
April 10, 2025 Pg. 19
52216 2/28/25 PROFESSIONAL PRINT AND MAIL 997.86 O Regular 52217 2/28/25 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. 6,621.75 O Regular 52218 2/28/25 SPARKLETTS 188.34 O Regular
52219 2/28/25 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. 8,418.30 O Regular 52220 2/28/25 TRANSAMERICA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 552.52 O Regular 52221 2/28/25 ULINE 9,157.57 O Regular
52222 2/28/25 Victor Vargas 250.00 O Regular
52223 2/28/25 WEST HILLS OIL, INC 3,387.68 O Regular
52224 2/28/25 WILLDAN 7,835.00 O Regular
April 10, 2025 Pg. 20
Check Check Date Vendor Name Net Check Status Type Outstanding? Check 52125 2/7/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 466.20 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52128 2/7/25 Collins & Schoettler Planning 2,634.50 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52152 2/14/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 858.60 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52154 2/14/25 C.L.E.A 32.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52175 2/14/25 TRIPLE J READY MIX 1,284.57 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52181 2/24/25 CalAnimals 150.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52183 2/24/25 GRAINGER, INC. 301.36 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52184 2/24/25 O'Reilly Auto Parts 92.04 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52188 2/24/25 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2,692.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52191 2/24/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,215.68 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52193 2/24/25 WEST VALLEY SUPPLY, INC. 4,852.94 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52194 2/24/25 P G & E 2,616.30 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52195 2/24/25 P G & E 120,189.24 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52196 2/28/25 AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS 2,308.64 R Wire Transfer Outstanding Outstanding 52197 2/28/25 Amazon Capital Services 987.40 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52198 2/28/25 AMERICAN FIDELITY 2,412.58 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52199 2/28/25 BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC 3,671.34 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52200 2/28/25 BSK ASSOCIATES 1,748.40 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52201 2/28/25 CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT WATER A 750.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52202 2/28/25 Cintas Corp 248.77 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52203 2/28/25 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. 132.21 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52204 2/28/25 COUNTY OF KINGS ELECTION DEPT. 12,404.63 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52205 2/28/25 DEPT. OF ENERGY WAPA 652.46 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52206 2/28/25 Ferguson Waterworks #2777 15.82 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52207 2/28/25 Julio M Ponce 100.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52208 2/28/25 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES 116,186.88 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52209 2/28/25 KINGS COUNTY TROPHY 32.18 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52210 2/28/25 KINGS INDUSTRIAL OCC. MED. CRT 1,785.54 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52211 2/28/25 LEGAL SHIELD 172.60 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52212 2/28/25 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 165.66 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52213 2/28/25 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. 82.72 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52214 2/28/25 O'Reilly Auto Parts 25.96 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52215 2/28/25 Paymentus Group Inc 19.90 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52216 2/28/25 PROFESSIONAL PRINT AND MAIL 997.86 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52217 2/28/25 SELF HELP ENTERPRISES, INC. 6,621.75 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52218 2/28/25 SPARKLETTS 188.34 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52219 2/28/25 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS, INC. 8,418.30 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52220 2/28/25 TRANSAMERICA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 552.52 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52221 2/28/25 ULINE 9,157.57 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52222 2/28/25 Victor Vargas 250.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52223 2/28/25 WEST HILLS OIL, INC 3,387.68 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding 52224 2/28/25 WILLDAN 7,835.00 O Regular Outstanding Outstanding April 10, 2025 Pg. 21
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 - D
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karla Curiel, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: April 10, 2025
RE: Consider Entering into a Comprehensive M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club for Use of City Facilities and Resources
INFORMATION:

For many years, the Avenal Rotary Club has been a key partner in organizing and hosting significant community events in the City of Avenal. Their events have become staples of Avenal's culture and long-lasting traditions, including the annual Pistachio Days Festival which aided in Avenal becoming officially trademarked as the Pistachio Capital of the World® since 2019, and Old Timers' Day which celebrates the heritage and history of our community.

Currently, Avenal Rotary Club is preparing to host the annual Old Timers' Day scheduled for May 3rd, 2025. This event traditionally includes activities such as a parade, community dinner, recognition of long-time residents, and various family-friendly activities that bring together multiple generations of Avenal residents.

While the City has historically collaborated with Avenal Rotary Club on these community events on a case-by-case basis, Staff is proposing to formalize this relationship through a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would cover all Rotary-sponsored events throughout the year. This approach would streamline administrative processes and provide a clear framework for the ongoing partnership between the City and Rotary.

The proposed MOU would:
• Establish a streamlined process for Rotary to request use of City facilities • Waive reasonable facility use fees for Rotary-sponsored community events • Define staff assistance parameters for Rotary events
• Outline reciprocal support from Rotary for City-sponsored events • Establish insurance and liability requirements
• Create a structured record-keeping system for tracking contributions • Be effective for three years with automatic one-year renewals thereafter This comprehensive agreement would replace the need for individual MOUs for each event, such as the one previously established specifically for the Pistachio Days Festival. The agreement would apply to all Rotary-sponsored community events, including but not limited to Pistachio Days Festival, Old Timers' Day, and any other community activities organized by Rotary throughout the year.

April 10, 2025 Pg. 22
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
“Pistachio Capital of the World”
“Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast”
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 - D
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to sign a comprehensive M.O.U. with Avenal Rotary Club regarding collaborations for year-round use of City facilities and staff for community events, including the upcoming Old Timers' Day and the annual Pistachio Days Festival.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Minor loss in revenue from waiving rental fees for City facilities, which is offset by the community benefit of these events and reciprocal volunteer support from Rotary for City-sponsored activities. The City's Community Activities budget already accounts for support of these annual community events.

April 10, 2025 Pg. 23
Memorandum of Understanding

FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into by the City of Avenal ("City") and Avenal Rotary International Club ("Rotary"), to establish an ongoing partnership for community events and activities throughout the year beginning January 2025.

WHEREAS, Rotary historically organizes and sponsors the annual Old Timers’ Day & Pistachio Days Festival and aids in other community events; and WHEREAS, the City of Avenal and Rotary wishes to formalize their collaborative relationship to benefit the community through various events and activities throughout the year; and WHEREAS, both parties recognize the mutual benefits of sharing resources, facilities, and staffing to enhance community engagement and service;
NOW THEREFORE, City of Avenal and Rotary enter into this agreement.

1. SCOPE OF COLLABORATION

1.1 City Responsibilities:
• Provide access to City facilities for Rotary-sponsored events upon prior notice (a minimum of 10 working days) and availability
• Offer staff assistance for Rotary events as feasibly possible with appropriate notice to community activities department
• Waive reasonable facility use fees for Rotary-sponsored community events • Provide fiscal contributions to mutually beneficial community programs • Recognize Rotary as a primary community partner in relevant City communications

1.2 Rotary Responsibilities:
• Provide volunteer staffing assistance for City-sponsored events upon request and availability
• Assist in event setup, management, and clean up
• Contribute prizes, promotional items, or other resources for City events as part of reciprocal support
• Maintain proper insurance coverage for all Rotary-sponsored events • Provide advance notice of facility and staffing needs according to the timeframes specified in this agreement
• Recognize the City as a primary community partner and sponsor in relevant Rotary communications and events
April 10, 2025 Pg. 24
Memorandum of Understanding

FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

2. FACILITY USE

2.1 Request Process:
• Rotary shall submit requests for City facilities at least ten (10) business days days prior to the event date
• The City shall respond to facility requests within seven (7) business days • Requests shall include event details, expected attendance, specific facility needs, and staffing requirements
• The City shall maintain a calendar of facility availability accessible to Rotary • Approval shall be granted based on availability and operational feasibility

2.2 Facility Maintenance:
• Rotary shall return facilities to their original condition after use • Any damage beyond normal wear and tear shall be reported immediately • The City shall provide standard cleaning and maintenance services after events • Rotary shall be responsible for any additional cleaning or repairs required due to their use

3. STAFFING

3.1 City Staff Support:
• Rotary may request City staff assistance through the City Manager designee • Staff time shall be provided as feasibly possible based on availability and operational needs
• The City shall maintain records of staff hours contributed to Rotary events

3.2 Rotary Volunteer Support:
• Rotary shall provide volunteer staffing for City events upon request and availability • Requests for volunteer support shall be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event
• Rotary shall maintain records of volunteer hours contributed to City events

4. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

4.1 Fee Waivers:
• Reasonable facility use fees shall be waived for Rotary-sponsored community events • Equipment and systems directly related to facility use shall be included in fee waivers • The City Manager retains discretion regarding eligibility of specific costs for waiver April 10, 2025 Pg. 25
Memorandum of Understanding

FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

4.2 Reciprocal Contributions:
• Rotary shall provide prizes, promotional items, or other resources for City events as mutually agreed
• The City shall provide fiscal contributions to mutually beneficial community programs • Both parties shall maintain records of all in-kind and monetary contributions

5. RECORD KEEPING
Both parties shall maintain detailed records including:
• Hours worked by staff and volunteers
• Names of staff that helped
• Equipment and materials used
• Facilities utilized
• Costs incurred and waived
• Contributions made to each other's events
• Attendance and impact metrics for events

6. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

6.1 Insurance Requirements:

Rotary shall maintain Commercial General Liability coverage at least as broad as ISO form CG 00 01 with limits of liability of:
• $500,000 per Class I event
• $1,000,000 for Class II – V events
Insurance shall be from a California admitted insurance company with an AM Best rating of no less than an "A VII" (subject to approval of the City), with the City of Avenal listed as an Additional Insured with Endorsement(s).

6.2 Indemnification:

Both parties agree to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any and all loss and damage, and any and all claims, demands, suits, liabilities and payments, including cost of defense, arising in whole or in part, out of the negligent act or omission of the party, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, or the negligent act or omission of any person for which a party or subcontractor is held liable.

If any losses, damages, claims, demands, suits, liabilities and payments, including cost of defense, arise out of or result from the concurrent negligence of both parties, their officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or any other person for which a party is held liable, this indemnity provision shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of any April 10, 2025 Pg. 26
Memorandum of Understanding

FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
indemnitor's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or any other person for which an indemnitor is held liable.

7. TERM AND TERMINATION

7.1 Term:

This MOU shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from the date of execution, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter unless terminated by either party.

7.2 Termination:

Either party may withdraw from this MOU by transmitting a signed statement to that effect to the other party. This MOU and the partnership created thereby will be considered terminated thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice.

8. AMENDMENTS
This agreement may be amended at any time by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

9. CAPACITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
The persons executing this MOU on behalf of their respective entities hereby represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and appropriate authority to enter this MOU on behalf of the entity for which they sign.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the date last written below.

AVENAL ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CLUB
Jimmie D. Tuttle, President Date: _______________________

CITY OF AVENAL
Antony V. López, City Manager Date: _______________________ April 10, 2025 Pg. 27

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

Approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with Avenal Rotary
International Club for Use of City Facilities
and Resources
RESOLUTION 2025-_28_
WHEREAS, the Avenal Rotary International Club (“Rotary”) has played a vital role in organizing and supporting annual community events in the City of Avenal, including the Pistachio Days Festival and Old Timers’ Day; and WHEREAS, these events have contributed significantly to Avenal’s cultural identity and civic pride, with the Pistachio Days Festival aiding in Avenal being officially recognized as the Pistachio Capital of the World® since 2019; and WHEREAS, the City has historically collaborated with Rotary on a case-by-case basis for the use of City resources, facilities, and staffing support for Rotary-sponsored events; and
WHEREAS, both parties desire to formalize and streamline this collaboration through a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), establishing terms for use of City facilities, shared staffing, reciprocal support, and insurance and liability requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed MOU will be effective for three (3) years beginning in 2025, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter unless otherwise terminated by either party;
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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 April 10, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA A. ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

1. Found that the foregoing recitals are true;

2. Approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Avenal and the Avenal Rotary International Club, as attached hereto as Attachment A;

3. Authorizes City staff to provide reasonable facility use fee waivers and staffing support for Rotary-sponsored community events as outlined in the MOU;

4. Acknowledges that any fiscal impact from waived fees is offset by the community benefit and reciprocal support provided by Rotary for City-sponsored events.

2. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all relevant City staff to execute the MOU and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper, and/or convenient to carry out the terms and conditions of this resolution and intent of this MOU.
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - A
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Antony V. López, City Manager
DATE: April 10, 2025
RE: Proclamation - Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month 2025 INFORMATION:

Staff is pleased to once again present support of the proposed proclamation for the City of Avenal to declare April 2025 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. This initiative is not just a formal declaration; it symbolizes our city's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all its members, especially those affected by autism.

Background and Importance
Autism affects approximately 1 in 36 children, cutting across all demographic lines. This complex condition presents both unique challenges and strengths. Recognizing and addressing these needs through Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month is crucial. It signifies our dedication to understanding autism's multifaceted nature and ensures that individuals and families affected by autism receive the support and resources they need.

Community Support
The Avenal community has shown robust support for individuals with autism and their families. Our Avenal Police Department officers wear autism awareness patches throughout April as one example. Additionally, our Community Activities staff's ongoing engagement with parents and families of special needs children exemplifies the City’s proactive approach. From these meetings and continued partnership with parents, the City has facilitated multiple events hosted by the Special Needs Support Squad. Most importantly, on April 16, 2025, the City is hosting the grand opening of the Avenal Kids Pocket Park, behind the Boxing Club, meant to serve as a sensory park for all children.

Conclusion
Adopting this proclamation is a reaffirmation of our city's values of inclusivity, understanding, and support for all its residents, particularly those directly affected by autism. It aligns with our ongoing efforts, such as the commendable initiatives by our APD and Community Activities staff, and reiterates that we are a community that acknowledges and celebrates diversity in all forms.

Staff strongly advocates for the adoption of this proclamation and urge the City Council to recognize the significance of Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. Let us stand united in supporting this initiative, reflecting the strength and compassion of our community.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, approve Proclamation 2025-01.

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Proclamation
Autism Awareness & Acceptance April 2025
WHEREAS, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and is a complex disorder that affects each person differently, resulting in unique strengths and challenges; and WHEREAS, autism can cause challenges with verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors, and can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background; and WHEREAS, autism is often accompanied by medical conditions that impact quality of life; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive, collaborative approach will help to advance research, providing a better understanding of the many forms of autism, while strengthening advocacy efforts and ensuring access to services and resources throughout the life span; and
WHEREAS, early diagnosis and intervention tailored to individual needs can have lifelong benefits, easing the transition to adulthood and fostering greater independence; and,
WHEREAS, each person and family affected by autism should have access to reliable information, services, supports and opportunities to live up to their greatest potential; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal is honored to take part in the annual observance of Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day to address the diverse needs of individuals and families affected by autism;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alvaro M. Preciado, do hereby proclaim April as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month in the City of Avenal, California and pledge to increase understanding and acceptance of Autistic People throughout the city.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Avenal to be affixed this 10th day of April, in the year 2025.

SIGNATURE: ________________________
Alvaro M. Preciado,
Mayor of Avenal

ATTEST: _____________________________
Maria A. Ortiz, City Clerk
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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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - B
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karla Curiel, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: April 10, 2025
RE: Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025
INFORMATION: Staff is pleased to present support of the proposed proclamation for the City of Avenal to declare April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This proclamation represents an opportunity for our city to acknowledge the serious issue of sexual violence and express solidarity with survivors within our community.

Background and Importance
Sexual assault remains a significant public health and safety concern that affects communities of all sizes, including small agricultural communities like Avenal. Statistics indicate that one in five women experience sexual assault by the time they complete college. Many victims never report these crimes due to various barriers, including fear, stigma, and lack of awareness about available resources. Recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise public consciousness about this issue, promote prevention education, and express support for survivors.

Community Context
As a small agricultural community, Avenal faces unique challenges in addressing sexual assault. Our residents, many of whom work in agriculture, may experience geographical isolation, language barriers, and limited access to support services. Acknowledging these realities through this proclamation is a first step toward identifying community needs and potential resources that could benefit our residents.

Future Opportunities
The adoption of this proclamation could serve as a catalyst for future community discussions about how Avenal might better address sexual violence prevention and survivor support. Potential opportunities include collaboration with victim service providers in the region and exploring educational materials in multiple languages.

Conclusion
By adopting this proclamation, the City Council will acknowledge the importance of addressing sexual violence in our community and express support for survivors. This symbolic action aligns with our values as a compassionate community that cares for the wellbeing of all its residents.

Staff recommends the adoption of this proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Avenal.

RECOMMENDATION:

By motion, approve Proclamation 2025-02
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Proclamation
Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2025
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and has public health implications for every community member of Avenal; and Whereas, Rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment impact our tight-knit agricultural community, where many of our residents work diligently in the fields and farms that sustain our local economy; and Whereas, Our small city prides itself on caring for all neighbors, and we must work together to educate our community regarding prevention of sexual assault and how to support survivors, encouraging every person to speak out when witnessing violence, however small; and Whereas, We recognize that agricultural workers may face unique challenges regarding access to resources and support services, and we commit to ensuring that all community members, regardless of occupation or background, have access to necessary support; and Whereas, We strongly support the efforts of national, state, and local partners, and of every citizen of Avenal, to actively engage in public and private efforts, including conversations about what sexual violence is, how to prevent it, how to help survivors connect with services, and how every segment of our close-knit society can work together to better address sexual violence.

Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Avenal join advocates against sexual violence and support service programs in the belief that all community members must be part of the solution to end sexual violence, and declare April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in our community, where we stand united in our commitment to fostering safety and respect for all residents! IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Avenal to be affixed this 10th day of April, in the year 2025.

SIGNATURE: ________________________
Alvaro M. Preciado,
Mayor of Avenal
ATTEST: _____________________________
Maria A. Ortiz, City Clerk
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City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council
FROM: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott Davis, Public Works Director
DATE: April 4, 2025
RE: Public Works Monthly Report March 2025
INFORMATION:

7300 CODE ENFORCEMENT:

The Code Enforcement Department continues to work on property abatements and graffiti. Illegal Venders have slowed down. Lupe works flex hours to address any problems. He is working on the start of weed abatements and doing other projects as needed. SEE ATTACHED REPORT. 8100 PARKS & LANDSCAPE:

Staff continues to maintain Rice Park, landscaped areas on Skyline, Neighborhood Park, Skate Park, Sport Complex, the Ken Brown Public Safety Center, and Elliott Park. The new Kids Pocket Park has a short punch list to be completed and the fall material has been installed. Tentative opening is April 16, 2025.

9000 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT:

Staff continues to maintain the Animal Shelter. There were 13 spay/neuter animals for the shelter and 10 for the public. March saw a large increase in owner surrenders. Thank you to the people who have volunteered on Saturdays to walk, bathe and play with dogs. Staff is still working to coordinate a vaccine Clinic in May.

SEE ATTACHED REPORTS.
13000 STREETS:

Staff maintains city streets, signs, flags, and banners. Staff continues patching Plymouth and city streets as needed. Staff continues to work with our City Engineer on new street projects. 14100 WATER DISTRIBUTION:

Staff continues to repair and maintain the distribution system within the City. There were no water leaks on the main lines in March but we are monitoring a suspected leek that has not reached the surface. 15000 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS:

Staff continues to report monthly to Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding overflows. We had three (3) calls for sewer plug in March. Staff is continuing the enzyme treatment for grease. 18000 VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & BUILDING MAINTENANCE:

Staff continues to maintain city-owned property, vehicles, and equipment and continues monthly/quarterly reporting to SJVAPCD. The roofing projects for the Vets Hall and Ken Brown Safety Center are complete and we will have a final walkthrough this month.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 A. - 1
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Monthly Report
March 2025
Vehicle Abatements
Total of Vehicles Tagged (private property) 00
City of Avenal Abatements 00
Voluntary Abetments 00
Pending 00
Property Abetments
Mailed Abetments 10
Courtesy Verbal Abetments 18
Courtesy Door Hangers 25
Abetments Completed 46
Pending 07
Miscellaneous Complaints
Illegal Business/Expired License 00
Stop Work/No Permit 00
Illegal Occupancy 01
Illegal Venders 03
Complaints Received 01
*Phone 01
*Walk In 00
Miscellaneous Inspections 22
Miscellaneous Meetings 06
Recycling Control 01
Graffiti Control 13
Water Waste Control (verbal and/or citations) 01
Weed Abatement (properties posted for cleanup) 00
Weed Abatement (completed) 00
Illegal Yard Sales/No Permits 01
Notes: Graffiti is going up again, we are still on it as we see it, we cover it. Vendors have slowed down a bit. I think the flexing has help with that. We getting ready to kick off the weed abetment for the year.

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To: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
From: Raul Valadez, Animal Control Department
For: March 01, 2024 to March 31, 2024
Total Entries 71
RETURNED TO OWNER 5
ADOPTED 2
DIED IN SHELTER 0
EUTHANIZED 4
ESCAPED FROM SHELTER 0
33 REMAINING IN SHELTER 18
28 DOGS RESCUED 38
Total Dogs brought in this month (DETAINED) 34
DOG BITE(S) 1
CITATIONS 1
COMPLAINTS 8
CALL OUT 18
CATS DETAINED 4
EUTHANIZED 1
RESCUED 0
REDEEMED 0
ADPOTDED 0
Roosters/Chickens/Owls/Turtles, etc. 2
Deceased Animals
Dogs 0
Cats 5
Other Animals Deceased 0
Animal Control Activity Report
City Of Avenal
Animal Control Activity Report
April 1, 2024
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To: Rob Williams, Public Works Director
From: Raul Valadez, Animal Control Department
For: March 01, 2024 to March 31, 2024
Total Entries 49
RETURNED TO OWNER 0
ADOPTED 0
DIED IN SHELTER 0
EUTHANIZED 1
ESCAPED FROM SHELTER 0
REMAINING IN SHELTER 30
DOGS RESCUED 18
Total Dogs brought in this month (DETAINED) 21
DOG BITE(S) 2
CITATIONS 0
CATS DETAINED 0
EUTHANIZED 0
RESCUED 0
REDEEMED 0
ADPOTDED 0
Roosters/Chickens/Owls/Turtles, etc. 0
Deceased Animals
Dogs 6
Cats 15
Other Animals Deceased 0
Animal Control Activity Report
City Of Corcoran
Animal Control Activity Report
February 1, 2024
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Month Of March Overview.

This month was an interesting one. We noticed an increase of dumped dogs, from the hills to Plymouth Ave. we found young pups out on the cuto> road. One was in very bad shape. He ate blue pills from a near by field. We and our neighbor Gimme Love managed to get the small pups help at no expense to us. The current area we feel that needs more attention is the horse corral. This is the area in which most dumped dogs that are left in the hills congregate. We are currently working on getting 3 other dogs that have been spotted in the Avenal Prison.

The Shelter finally got ahold of a dumped stray that was going around the Elementary school, Tamarack Elementary and the prison thanks to a resident that let us use her property to lure the dog in. we are still working hard to get the stray dog issue under control. Our mission is to secure public health and safety. And we will continue to.

We have noticed as well of many dogs that have been running at large are dogs that have owners.

Some calls we get are from owners letting dogs go out for a couple of hours and wait for them to get back home.

The Shelter has had an increase of pet owners trying to surrender their pets saying, “they just don’t want them anymore”.

Another portion of them is saying they just found the dog so they took it in, and also put it in their cars and bringing them to us. At times they don’t know if the dog is sick, friendly or has flea/tics.

They just don’t want it anymore. This is an issue we are facing due to the fact we can’t confirm their story. Not sure what we can do in a situation like this. In my opinion we are bailing pet owners of their responsibility.

The shelter is working with code enforcement to educate and enforce the chicken, rooster etc. problem.

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919 Skyline Blvd.

Avenal, CA 93204
Phone: (559) 386-5766
Fax: (559) 386-0629
“Pistachio Capital of the World” “Oasis in the Sun – Gateway to the Coast” AGENDA ITEM NO. 6- A.2
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Humberto Bermudez, Information Technology Director DATE: April 4th, 2025
RE: Information Technology Monthly Report February 2025 CURRENT PROJECTS:

Internet:
-Cal.net provides a next draft of business terms for their microwave-based internet solutions.
-AT&T proposes three potential solutions for official connectivity needs.

Phone System:
-Verizon porting on hold with APD. Police POTS phones remain functionally active. -Staff works with AT&T to remove the original MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) service that was instated in 2019, saving approximately $3,000/mo Emails:
-Shared inboxes are to be converted along with the website redesign.

Services:
-IT and Police reintroduce the discussion of independence from Kings County IT’s services.

Services are to conclude at the end of the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year -Staff performs regular security maintenance and documentation reporting. -IT and Utilities work to begin migrating water plant alarms from POTS to alternative services.

Staff is currently in a 90-day trial period for a GSM solution at the Waste Water facility. -Staff push the security camera system at the Veterans Hall into production.

Other:
-Website redesign continues as scheduled. Official launch slated for end of July. -IT works with City Staff on Old Timers Day planning.
-RSUSD provides their first digital bulletin board along with current event postings. -Continues to maintain the city website and provide tech support across all facilities.

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Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Sheila J. Verdugo, Community Activities Supervisor cc: Antony V. Lopez, City Manager
Date: April 10, 2025
Re: Community Activities Department Report
Information:

With Easter planning progressing smoothly, I'm pleased to provide you with an update on our status. • Train and Petting Zoo – Sponsored by Clearway Solar
• Pony Rides – Sponsored by Campensinos Farm Labor Contracting Inc. • Duck Hunt, Connect Four Basketball, and Skee Ball Inflatable Games – Sponsored by Ervin's, Fast and Waste Connections
• Candy – sponsored by Javier
• Eggs – sponsored by ASP
• Eggs – hosted by City
• CHP/Rotary – Bicycle Rodeo
• Trash Cans/Hand Wash Station – Mid-Valley
• RSUSD – Field/Parking Lot
• We held two meetings last week to sign up AHS volunteers and discuss their responsibilities and our expectations. This week, we will meet with our section leaders and runners to discuss the end-of-event clean-up and what each section is expected to do prior to hours being signed off. • An email was sent to IT, PW, and City Manager to collaborate on the different areas we will need their assistance in. The list is being updated as needs arise.

Other Updates
• KCAO Tax Services ended this past Saturday. Anna or Tony will provide an update on how many were served later.
• The consulate was out last week. Anna or Tony will give an update later. • OTD – We will offer bounce houses and games for the Playland area. • We had four workdays several weeks ago where we cleaned, organized and inventoried storage units and facilities. We will set several more next weeks to continue this process and ensure everything is in place and accounted for prior to my retirement.

Reflection
• As my retirement date of May 5th approaches, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to both past and present city leadership for the privilege of serving our community. It has been an honor.

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General Plan Amendment and Rezone

A V E N A L P L A N I N G C O M M I S S I O N

S T A F F R E P O R T
Date: March 27th, 2025
To: Avenal Planning Commission
From: Kelsey George, Planning Consultant
Subject: General Plan Amendment 2024-01 and Rezone 2024-01 (GPA and RZ) Application and related Environment Finding for two adjoining parcels totaling ±3.05 acres of property located north of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection.

Summary/Recommendations:

GPA 2024-01 proposes to change the land use designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial and the zoning district from PF to CC. The request follows the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code 65860(a)) that requires land use and zone districts to be compatible, meaning when the land use is amended a concurrent and compatible zone change must occur. It is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1) Ask the City Planner to deliver the staff report;
2) Ask any questions of staff regarding the project;
3) Open the hearing to the public and ask for any public testimony; 4) Ask for a motion to approve the GPA2024-01 and RZ2024-01 by adopting:
a) Resolution 2025-XX: Approving General Plan Amendment 2024-01, which finds the Project exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and amends the land use designation for the subject Property from Public Facility to Community Commercial for two adjoining parcels totaling ±3.05 acres of property located north of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection; and b) Ordinance 2025-01: Waiving the first reading and formally introducing Rezone 2024-01, which finds the Project exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and amends the zone district for the subject property from PF to CC or two adjoining parcels totaling ±3.05 acres of property located north of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection.

EXECTUTIVE SUMMARY:

On November 14, 2024, the Avenal City Manager initiated a General Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. 2024-01 which pertains to two (2) adjoining parcels, respectively referred to as Parcel A (APN: 040-320-009) & Parcel B (APN: 040-320- 014), totaling approximately ±3.05 acres in size and located near the northwest corner of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue within City limits (Figure A – Project Location).

Parcels A and B are currently planned and zoned for Public Facility.

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Parcel A (APN: 040-320-009) is approximately ±1.58 acres and undeveloped, although some off-site improvements, including curb, gutter, and sidewalk, have been installed.

Parcel B (APN: 040-320-014) is approximately ±1.47 acres and is also undeveloped; however, there are no off-site improvements previously installed, and the parcel is currently ‘landlocked’, meaning it has no access from a public street. Access will have to be granted either off Highway 33/E Laneva Boulevard with Caltrans approval or through a reciprocal access easement with future development.

The subject property is located primarily surrounded by development to the north, east, and south and vacant to the west as shown below on Table 1.

TABLE 1: ADJACENT LAND USES
Land Use Designation Existing Land Use
North: High Density Residential West View Apartments
South: Agriculture/Open Space and Low
Density Residential
Vacant
East: Low Density Residential and High
Density Residential
Wonderful Wellness and Family
Resource Center and
Heathstone Village
West: Agriculture/Open Space Vacant

PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
General Plan Amendment
Avenal Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 9.86 regulates the General Plan Amendment process within the City. The purpose of a general plan amendment is to allow changes to the Avenal General Plan text, Land Use Map, Circulation Map, or other elements.

GPA/RZ 2024-01 is requesting to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to modify the land use designation of the subject properties from the current Public Facility designation to Community Commercial designation (Figure B – Land Use Designation Map). Under the existing General Plan land use designation Public Facility is intended for governmental or institutional uses such as schools, hospitals, government buildings, and other public facilities. At this time, subject parcels are not currently serving any public facility functions.

If the subject parcels are amended to the Community Commercial land use designation, a broader range of commercial and service-oriented uses could be permitted, allowing for larger shopping centers and regional-serving businesses. The proposed land use designation would accommodate any future commercial development that aligns with the city's goals for economic development.

Rezone
The proposed change in land use designation also requires a change in the property’s assigned zone district. GPA/RZ 2024-01 is requesting to rezone the subject property April 10, 2025 Pg. 43
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from the current PF (Public Facility) zone district to the CC (Community Commercial) zone district. The CC zone district is associated with restaurants, shopping centers, grocery stores, retail stores, and more commercial services and is governed by Chapter

9.22 of the AMC. Although no physical project is proposed at this time, all future development will be required to comply with the applicable chapters of the AMC for uses and development standards, such as setbacks, height, parking, and landscaping.

Consistency With General Plan Goals And Policies
GPA/RZ2024-01 proposes to change the land use designations from Public Facility to Community Commercial which would not conflict with the goals and policies of the General Plan land use element. The following goals and policies reflect Avenal’s desire to maintain the tradition of responsible planning and well-managed growth to preserve the quality of life in existing neighborhoods and ensure the development of new neighborhoods with an equal quality of life.

Goal 3: Achieve an optimal balance of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space land uses.
§ Policy 3.8. Coordinate economic development with land use planning.

Goal 7: Ensure the continued viability Of Avenal’s' existing commercial areas. § Policy 7.1. Designate appropriate and sufficient commercial land for Avenal’s needs to the year 2035.
§ Action LU-7.1A Investigate and implement methods of accelerating the project review process for commercial and industrial development proposals which generate employment opportunities with appropriate phasing. § Policy 7.4. Encourage community commercial development in residential areas that serve the needs of the area and include site development standards which minimize negative impacts on adjacent properties.
§ Action LU-7.4A Identify potential sites for commercial development offering personal and convenience goods and services for nearby residential areas.

Such uses may be in new, in-fill, and/or consolidated existing strip commercial developments and at a scale which is compatible with surrounding residences.

Findings For General Plan Amendments And Rezone Applications Pursuant to Section 9.86.040 (General Plan Amendment Findings) and (Rezone Findings) of the AMC, the specific findings, or criteria, must be made before approving a general plan amendment or rezone application. Staff has concluded that all findings can be met and has attached them as Exhibit B for reference.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On March 3, 2025, the Avenal Planning Commission held a regularly schedule hearing in which they reviewed GPA/RZ2024-01. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve Resolution 2025-01, which recommends the City Council approve GPA/RX2024-

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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
On or before March 17, 2025, notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300- foot radius of the proposed project and a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the paper of record. At the time this staff report was written, no comments had been received.

ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
GPA/RZ 2024-01 is exempt from review for environmental impacts as a “commonsense” exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that granting the general plan amendment and rezone will have a significant impact on the environment. Since public facilities allow uses such as auditoriums and convention centers, the change to commercial land use would not generate any additional environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the general plan.

CONCLUSION
Planning Staff has reviewed the project for land use change consideration only. Based on the analysis provided within the staff report, Staff believes the land use change is suitable for this site and all applicable findings can be made. Following Planning Commission action, GPA/RZ2024-01 will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

EXHIBITS
A. Resolution 2025-23
B. Ordinance 2025-01
C. Required Municipal Code Findings for General Plan Amendments and Rezones D. CEQA Notice of Exemption
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FIGURE A PROJECT LOCATION
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FIGURE B: LAND USE DESIGNATION MAP
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EXHIBIT C: ZONING MAP
Subject Site:

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Subject Site:

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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF AVENAL
IN THE MATTER OF:

Approval of General Plan Amendment No.
2025-01 and enactment of Ordinance No.
2025-01, updating zoning for APNs: 040-
320-009 and 040-320-014.

RESOLUTION 2025-_____
WHEREAS, the City of Avenal (“City”) owns two parcels of real property, identified by Assessor Parcel Number (“APN”) 040-320-009 (“009” parcel) and APN 040-320-014 (“014” parcel), collectively totaling approximately 3.05 acres, and located near the northwest corner of Highway 33 and South Seventh Avenue, within the City of Avenal;
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2024 the Avenal City Manager initiated General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 (“GPA-2025-01”) to change the land-use zoning of the 009 and 014 parcels (collectively the “subject parcels”) from Public Facility to Community Commercial;
WHEREAS, following City staff review of the proposed zoning change under the requirements of the Avenal Municipal Code and Avenal General Plan, the proposed zone change is consistent with the Avenal Municipal Code and the Avenal General Plan as updated under GPA-2025-01;
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2025, the Avenal Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting to hear GPA-2025-01 and the zone change for the subject parcels, and unanimously approved PC Resolution 2025- 01, which: (1) finds the proposed zone change is consistent with the Avenal Municipal Code and the Avenal General Plan, as updated under GPA-2025-01; (2) found the zone change and GPA-2025-01 to be exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and (3) recommended that the Avenal City Council approve GPA-2025-01 and the zone change;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the zone change and GPA-2025-01 are exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code §§ 65090 and 6061, the City Clerk caused notice of the public hearing on GPA-2025-01 and the zone change for the subject parcels, to be duly published at least ten (10) days prior to the City Council hearing;
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WHEREAS, on March 27, 2025, the Avenal City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider GPA-2025-01 and introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of the subject parcels; WHEREAS, the aforementioned public hearing was continued to, resumed on and concluded at the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 10, 2025; WHEREAS, at said March 27, 2025 and April 10, 2025 public hearing, the City Council received a staff report and related information, environmental documents, and considered public testimony proffered, if any, regarding the aforementioned general plan amendment and zone change, and introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01; and
WHEREAS, following the conclusion of aforementioned public hearing the City Council now desires to approve GPA-2025-01 and the zone change for the subject parcels.

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 _______________, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:

HARLIN CASIDA, Mayor,

CITY OF AVENAL
MARIA ORTIZ, City Clerk

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

1. Found foregoing recitals above to be true and correct;

2. Considered and made each and all of the findings within EXHIBIT 2 of this resolution, which are fully incorporated herein as if set forth verbatim;

3. Approved General Plan Amendment 2025-01, and ordered that the land-use designations and maps within the General Plan of the City of Avenal be fully April 10, 2025 Pg. 51

appropriately updated and processed to reflect that APN 040-320-009 and APN 040-320-014 are now authorized to be zoned Community Commercial;

4. Waived the second reading of, and enacted, Ordinance No. 2025-01, changing the zoning on APN 040-320-009 and APN 040-320-014 from Public Facility to Community Commercial;

5. Authorized and ordered the City Manager or his designee to record and duly process an appropriate Notice of Exemption; and

6. Authorized the City Manager, City Clerk and relevant City staff and consultants, and their designees, to carry out all of the actions, terms and conditions necessary to implement this resolution, and to take all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto, including incurring any reasonably necessary expenses.
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EXHIBIT 2

FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING AMENDMENT The City Council hereby finds:

1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan and this title.

Although the request modifies the General Plan Land Use Map, the proposed amendment remains internally consistent with the General Plan’s goals, policies, and actions. Specifically, it aligns with the City's objectives of supporting commercial development, maintaining a balanced land use mix, and coordinating economic development with land use planning. Therefore, the amendment upholds the General Plan’s intent and vision.

2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare of the community.

This amendment will not negatively impact public interest, health, safety, or welfare. Instead, it would increase commercial opportunities, generate employment, and enhance local tax revenue, benefiting nearby residential areas without negatively affecting adjacent properties.

Additionally, any future development will undergo project-specific review to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including CEQA. This process will confirm compatibility with adjacent land uses and protect community wellbeing.

3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.

This amendment preserves the city's land use balance by converting the designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial, addressing Avenal’s shortage of commercial space. The change improves accessibility for residents and businesses, supporting a well-distributed land use pattern that aligns with the City's development goals.

4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

The proposed Community Commercial land use is compatible with both existing and future surrounding uses. Any future development will be subject to city review processes to ensure compliance with development standards, including April 10, 2025 Pg. 53

setbacks, landscaping, building scale, and parking requirements. These standards will ensure that the project integrates harmoniously with its surroundings while minimizing potential impacts.

FINDINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
The City Council hereby finds:

1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.

Similar to the General Plan Amendment findings, the proposed rezone is consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies, which promote economic development and commercial opportunities. This amendment enhances the potential for commercial uses that serve both local and regional residents.

2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the community.

Similar to the General Plan Amendment findings, this rezone will not negatively impact the public interest, health, or safety. Instead, it will increase commercial options, create jobs, and generate tax revenue while maintaining compatibility with surrounding properties.

3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within Avenal.

By converting the designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial, this amendment addresses the city’s need for additional commercial spaces, improving accessibility and fostering a well-distributed land use pattern. This supports the City’s long-term development goals and ensures a balanced mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses.

4. The anticipated land use on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

The proposed CC (Community Commercial) zone is compatible with both existing and planned surrounding uses. Future development will be subject to City development standards, including setbacks, landscaping, building scale, and parking requirements, ensuring compatibility and minimizing potential impacts.

5. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.

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The proposed zone change has been reviewed under CEQA and determined exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This is because there is no possibility that granting the amendment and rezone will have a significant environmental impact.

Additionally, since Public Facility zoning allows high-intensity uses such as auditoriums and convention centers, the conversion to commercial land use would not introduce any additional environmental impacts beyond those already analyzed in the General Plan.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENAL

APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM PUBLIC

FACILITY TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL FOR APN
040-320-009 AND APN 040-320-014.

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

Section 1. PURPOSE: This zoning ordinance is intended to further allow real property within the City of Avenal (“City”) to be put to its highest and best use, while continuing to preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare within the City of Avenal through reasonable zoning.

Section 2. ZONE CHANGE: The zoning designation of the parcels of real property identified by Kings County Assessor Parcel Numbers 040-320-009 and 040-320- 014 are hereby approved to change from Public Facility to Community Commercial. The City Manager is ordered to cause the official zoning map of the City of Avenal be revised and updated to reflect the such approved change, and to take or to cause to be taken, all steps reasonably necessary, proper and/or convenient and/or incidental thereto, including incurring any reasonably necessary expenses to implement this ordinance.

Section 3. CEQA REVIEW: The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) [the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment] and 15061(b)(3) [there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment]. The City Manager is hereby directed to ensure that they or their designee file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15062 [14 C.C.R. § 15062].

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

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

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

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

April 10, 2025 Pg. 57

Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE: The foregoing ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of the passage hereof. In the event there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City, then prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the passage hereof a certified copy of this full ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code section 36933(a) and in two additional public locations within the City of Avenal, State of California, together with the names of the Council members voting for and against the same.

Alternatively, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this ordinance, prepared by the City Attorney, and shall post a certified copy of the full text of this ordinance in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which this ordinance is adopted; Then within 15 days after adoption of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall again publish the summary with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this ordinance, and shall have a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance posted within the office of the City Clerk, along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the ordinance.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Avenal, State of California, on , 2025 at a regular meeting of said Council duly and regularly convened on said day by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Alvaro Preciado, Mayor
ATTEST:

Maria Ortiz, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT B
Required Municipal Code Findings for General Plan Amendments and Rezones FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS – 9.86.040

1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan and this title.

Although the request modifies the General Plan Land Use Map, the proposed amendment remains internally consistent with the General Plan’s goals, policies, and actions. Specifically, it aligns with the City's objectives of supporting commercial development, maintaining a balanced land use mix, and coordinating economic development with land use planning. Therefore, the amendment upholds the General Plan’s intent and vision.

2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare of the community.

This amendment will not negatively impact public interest, health, safety, or welfare. Instead, it would increase commercial opportunities, generate employment, and enhance local tax revenue, benefiting nearby residential areas without negatively affecting adjacent properties.

Additionally, any future development will undergo project-specific review to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including CEQA. This process will confirm compatibility with adjacent land uses and protect community well-being.

3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.

This amendment preserves the city's land use balance by converting the designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial, addressing Avenal’s shortage of commercial space. The change improves accessibility for residents and businesses, supporting a well-distributed land use pattern that aligns with the City's development goals.

4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

The proposed Community Commercial land use is compatible with both existing and future surrounding uses. Any future development will be subject to city review processes to ensure compliance with development standards, including setbacks, landscaping, building scale, and parking requirements. These standards will ensure that the project integrates harmoniously with its surroundings while minimizing potential impacts.

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FINDINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS – 9.84.030

1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.

Similar to the General Plan Amendment findings, the proposed rezone is consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies, which promote economic development and commercial opportunities. This amendment enhances the potential for commercial uses that serve both local and regional residents.

2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the community.

Similar to the General Plan Amendment findings, this rezone will not negatively impact the public interest, health, or safety. Instead, it will increase commercial options, create jobs, and generate tax revenue while maintaining compatibility with surrounding properties.

3.The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within Avenal.

By converting the designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial, this amendment addresses the city’s need for additional commercial spaces, improving accessibility and fostering a well-distributed land use pattern. This supports the City’s long-term development goals and ensures a balanced mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses.

4. The anticipated land use on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

The proposed CC (Community Commercial) zone is compatible with both existing and planned surrounding uses. Future development will be subject to City development standards, including setbacks, landscaping, building scale, and parking requirements, ensuring compatibility and minimizing potential impacts.

5.The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.

The proposed zone change has been reviewed under CEQA and determined exempt from further environmental review under Section 15061(b)(3). This is because there is no possibility that granting the amendment and rezone will have a significant environmental impact.

Additionally, since Public Facility zoning allows high-intensity uses such as auditoriums and convention centers, the conversion to commercial land use would not introduce any additional environmental impacts beyond those already analyzed in the General Plan.

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Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

_______________________________________________
Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): ____________________________ P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 _______________________________________________ Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 County Clerk
(Address)
___________________________
___________________________
County of: __________________
Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________ Project Location - Specific:

Project Location - City: ______________________ Project Location - County:

Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
_____________________
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: _____________________________________________________ Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: ________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Reasons why project is exempt:

Lead Agency
Contact Person: ____________________________ Area Code/Telephone/Extension: _______________ If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Signature: ____________________________ Date:
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Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code. Date Received for filing at OPR:

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code. _______________
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________
______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011
City of Avenal
919 Skyline Blvd
Avenal, CA 93204
Kings County Government Center
Hanford, California 93230
Kings
General Plan Amendment and Rezone 2024-01
City of Avenal
City of Avenal- located N of Highway 33 and S Seventh Avenue intersection.

Avenal Kings County
The proposed project proposes a General Plan Amendment and Rezone to change the land use designation from Public Facility to Community Commercial and the zoning district from PF to CC.

City of Avenal
City of Avenal; 919 Skyline Blvd, Avenal, CA 93204
✔✔ CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

The City of Avenal has reviewed the proposed project pursuant to: 1) CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(k) – General Concepts, the three-step process for deciding which document to prepare for a project subject to CEQA; and 2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 – Review for Exemption, procedures for determining if a project is exempt from CEQA. Since it can be seen with certainty that the proposed project has no potential to have a significant adverse effect on the environment, the City of Avenal has determined that the proposed project is considered to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption.

Kelsey George, Contract Planner 559-802-3052
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