AGENDA
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor: John Chavez
Mayor Pro Tem: Ray Barragan
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present at the meeting will be reflected in the minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additions and/or Deletions:
PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION
This time is reserved for members of the audience to address the City Council on items listed on the Closed Session agenda only. It is recommended that speakers limit their comments to no more than 3 minutes each.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Administrator, Finance Director, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Chowchilla City Employee Association, Chowchilla City Office Employees Association, Chowchilla Mid-Management/Confidential Association and NonRepresented Staff City Council Meeting Agenda August 9, 2022
OPEN SESSION – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Stacy Tennesen
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1
1.1 California Department of Insurance Introduction, Richie M. Sayavong
PUBLIC ADDRESS
This time is reserved for members of the audience to address the City Council on items of interest that are not on the agenda and that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council.
It is recommended that speakers limit their comments to no more than 3 minutes each and it is requested that no comments be made during this period on items on the Agenda.
Members of the public who are joining the meeting via Zoom and would like to address the Council on items on the agenda should follow the policy on page 5 of this agenda packet.
The Council is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed that are not on the agenda. No adverse conclusions should be drawn if the Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS – Section 2
2.1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
2.2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR – Section 3
3.1 Approval of the July 22, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.2 Approval of the July 26, 2022 City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.3 Approval of the August 3, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.4 Consideration and Approval of the July 2022 Check Register Report (Williams)
3.5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Continued use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions (AB361 and Government Code Section 54953) (McClendon)
3.6 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving the Master Agreement Between the Madera County Transportation Commission and the City of Chowchilla for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Allocation of Regional Surface City Council Meeting Agenda August 9, 2022
Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funding and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Sign Necessary Claim Forms to Obtain Future Funding (Rogers)
3.7 Second Reading with the Option to Waive the Second Reading of a City Council Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 21-0003 for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tract 05-0056 (Hamilton)
3.8 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving Applications for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Execute and Submit Applications to the Madera County Transportation Department (McClendon) PUBLIC HEARINGS – Section 4
4.1 Consideration and Adoption of:
a. A City Council Resolution Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District No 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services); and, b. A City Council Resolution Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District; and,
c. A City Council Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2022-1.
And,
d. Introduction and First Reading, with the Option to Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District (Hamilton) DEFERRED BUSINES – Section 5
NEW BUSINESS – Section 6
6.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Adopting the City of Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP); and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Submit Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Applications for Two Safety Improvement Grant Projects (Rogers)
6.2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Awarding the Agreement for Airport New Beacon and Beacon Tower Project Bid to Vellutini Corporation DBA Royal Electric Company in the Amount of $185,185.00 and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Execute Related Documents Thereto (Rogers)
6.3 Verbal Discussion and/or Direction Regarding the Chowchilla Christmas Tree (Pruett) ANNOUNCEMENTS – Section 7
AUG 13 MOVIES IN THE PARK, ‘CLIFFORD 3’, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, AT SUNSET AUG 17 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
AUG 19 AUTOZONE DISTRIBUTION CENTER GROUNDBREAKING, 24799 CHOWCHILLA BLVD., 11AM AUG 23 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
City Council Meeting Agenda August 9, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
I, Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted at Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA and made available for public review on this 5th day of August, 2022 at or before 5:00pm.
Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk
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MINUTES
Special City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber
Chowchilla City Hall - 130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Friday, July 22, 2022 – 2:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: 20:06pm
Mayor: John Chavez
Mayor Pro Tem: Ray Barragan
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Public Works Director Jason Rogers, Community & Economic Development Director Mark Hamilton, IT System Administrator Kurt Wlodarczyk, City Clerk Joann McClendon.
OPEN SESSION – 2:06 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Council Member Palmer
CONSENT - Section 1
1.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator or Other Authorized Representative to: Execute all Implicated Documentation for Pre-Application and Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Each Subsequent Year for the Chowchilla Municipal Airport (2O6) as Shown in the Airport’s capital improvement plan (ACIP); Accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year Projects at the Airport Including All Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the FAA; and Apply for and Accept Grants and all Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for Matching Funds for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year FAA-approved projects at the Chowchilla Municipal Airport (Rogers)
1.2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Collective Partnership Agreement Letter with the Central San Joaquin Valley Region for Participation in the Communisty Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Program (Pruett)
These items were pulled from Consent into New Business to be able to discuss.
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barragan to pull the Consent items and place them under New Business. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS - Section 2
2.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution (59-22) Authorizing the City Administrator or Other Authorized Representative to: Execute all Implicated Item 3.1
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Special City Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2022
Documentation for Pre-Application and Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Each Subsequent Year for the Chowchilla Municipal Airport (2O6) as Shown in the Airport’s capital improvement plan (ACIP); Accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year Projects at the Airport Including All Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the FAA; and Apply for and Accept Grants and all Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for Matching Funds for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year FAA-approved projects at the Chowchilla Municipal Airport (Rogers)
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution #59-22, Authorizing the City Administrator or Other Authorized Representative to:
Execute all Implicated Documentation for Pre-Application and Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Each Subsequent Year for the Chowchilla Municipal Airport (2O6) as Shown in the Airport’s capital improvement plan (ACIP); Accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year Projects at the Airport Including All Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the FAA; and Apply for and Accept Grants and all Subsequent Amendments Thereto Offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for Matching Funds for FY 2022 and Each Subsequent Year FAA-approved projects at the Chowchilla Municipal Airport. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
2.2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution (60-22) Approving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Collective Partnership Agreement Letter with the Central San Joaquin Valley Region for Participation in the Communisty Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Program (Pruett)
Spoke:
De Nava
Marlene Holst
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council member Ahmed to Approve Council Resolution #60-22, pproving and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Collective Partnership Agreement Letter with the Central San Joaquin Valley Region for Participation in the Communisty Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Program. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez adjourned the July 22, 2022 Special City Council Meeting at 2:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk Mayor John Chavez
MINUTES
City Council / Redevelopment Successor
Agency Meeting
Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Closed Session: 6:00 p.m. - Open Session: 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:02 PM
Mayor/Chair: John Chavez (absent)
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair: Ray Barragan (absent)
Council/Board Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, Police Chief David A. Riviere, Jr., Police Commander Jeff Palmer, Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz, Public Works Director Jason Rogers, Community & Economic Development Director Mark Hamilton, Finance Director Kerri Williams, Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Stacy Wisener, IT System Administrator Carlos Berrocal, City Clerk Joann McClendon
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additions and/or Deletions:
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Smith to Approve the Agenda as Presented. Motion passed with Mayor Chavez and Mayor Pro Tem Barragan absent PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:05 PM
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Administrator, Finance Director, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Chowchilla Police Officer Association, Chowchilla City Employee Association, Chowchilla City Office Employees Association, Chowchilla MidManagement/Confidential Association and Non-Represented Staff
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 002-250-053
Agency Negotiator: Rod Pruett, City Administrator/Executive Director Negotiating Parties: Chowchilla Redevelopment Successor Agency, Almond World LLC Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
OPEN SESSION – 7:08 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 3.2
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City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2022
INVOCATION: Matt Harry
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1
1.1 Oaths of Office: Police Officers and CSO/Dispatchers
1.2 Police Officer & CSO/Dispatcher of the Year Presentation
PUBLIC ADDRESS
No one spoke.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS – Section 2
2.1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Smith attended Music in the Park, very well attended.
Council Member Ahmed attended an Economic Development ad hoc meeting and a Madera County Economic Development Commission meeting where they are going through the hiring process of a new Executive Director.
2.2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
City Administrator Pruett continuing to work with Community Development and Finance on the Tyler financial software program; S&P gave him a credit rating update on the water and wastewater bonds on JCI energy project, in which the City kept BBB+ rating for water and Sewer climbed up to an A- rating; continuing working through labor negotiations; Caltrans officially shot down the idea of placing a Christmas tree on Robertson Boulevard; working on the Project Sunset groundbreaking ceremony that is tentatively scheduled for August 19 at 11am.
Deputy Director of Recreation & Community Engagement Wisener reported 600+ participants attended open swimming pool days; the last Music in the Park is this Friday; there are two more Movies in the Park events; is focusing on upcoming events including Christmas and groundbreaking ceremony for Project Sunset.
Public Works Director Rogers reported that the Humboldt Street Improvement Project is ongoing; ran into some potential conflicts of the PG&E gas lines being shallow. Due to the concern, staff directed the contractor to pothole all of the services to verify how much of an issue this may be. So far, the shallowest has been about 20”, with most over 24”. As a result, we believe that we will be able to make a pavement section work while maintaining reasonable cover over the services and that the contractor should remain on schedule. However, if any other shallow service conflicts show up that could affect the schedule, staff will notify Council.
Currently, the contractor is trenching and installing the storm drainage piping per the schedule.
Robertson Median Beautification Project Update – Per Caltrans, the agreement for the Clean CA Funds is nearly complete. They anticipate sending it to us by this Friday. Once we receive the agreement and Council approves it, we can have QK move forward with finalizing the design and getting the project to bid.
City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2022
And finally, Caltrans, MCTC staff and I met to discuss progress on the Environmental Documents and Design for the Roundabouts project. They are currently working on the design and environmental documents and stated that they are on schedule to complete in July 2023.
Meanwhile, once the funding guidelines to the Local Partnership Program (LPP) are released in August, Caltrans, MCTC and City staff will work together to develop a funding application to submit in November
Community & Economic Development Director Hamilton updated the City Council on current projects and departmental stats.
Commander Palmer shared police departmental stats.
Fire Chief Gaumnitz thanked the Volunteer Firefighters for covering a couple of events while he was out on vacation. He also reported out on the Truman Pond fire.
CONSENT CALENDAR – Section 3
3.1 Approval of the July 12, 2022 City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes (McClendon)
3.2 Consideration and Approval of the June 2022 Financials Report (Williams)
3.3 Consideration and Acceptance of the Quarterly Fee Waiver Report (Pruett)
3.4 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Approving a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) of the Chowchilla Police Officer Association for the Period Covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (Pruett)
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Barragan and Mayor Chavez absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – Section 4
4.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessments and Approving the Levy and Collection of the Annual Assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 of the City of the City of Chowchilla for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Rogers)
Council Member Ahmed opened the public hearing at 7:42pm. No one came forward for or against the item. Council Member Ahmed Closed the public hearing at 7:43pm.
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Smith to Approve City Council Resolution # 61-22. Motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Barragan and Mayor Chavez absent.
4.2 Introduction and First Reading with the Option to Waive the First Reading of a City Council Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 21-0003 for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tract 05-0056 (Hamilton) Council Member Ahmed opened the public hearing at 7:49pm.
Spoke:
Norma Allinder
Council Member Ahmed Closed the public hearing at 7:53pm.
City Council Meeting Minutes July 26, 2022
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Smith to waive the First Reading of a City Council Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 21-0003 for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tract 05-0056. Motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Barragan and Mayor Chavez absent.
DEFERRED BUSINES – Section 5
NEW BUSINESS – Section 6
6.1 Informational Only – Project Management Program Quarterly Update (Pruett)
6.2 Discussion and/or Direction Regarding Stop Signs and Street Undulations (Rogers) It was the consensus of the City Council to look into options to make street crossing safer and bring them back to the City Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Section 7
JULY 29 CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 6-8:30PM JULY 29 MUSIC IN THE PARK, ‘MIDNIGHT RUN’, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 8-9:30PM JULY 30 SCIENCE IN THE PARK, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 6:30 -8:30PM JULY 30 MOVIES IN THE PARK, ‘AMERICAN UNDERDOG’, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, AT SUNSET AUG 6 MOVIES IN THE PARK, ‘SING 2’, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, AT SUNSET AUG 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Ahmed closed the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting at 8:29pm.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk Mayor John Chavez
MINUTES
Special City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber
Chowchilla City Hall - 130 S. Second Street,
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: 5:03 PM
Mayor: John Chavez
Mayor Pro Tem: Ray Barragan
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer, Kelly Smith City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Rod Pruett, City Attorney Mary Lerner, City Clerk Joann McClendon
OPEN SESSION – 5:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Council Member Palmer
NEW BUSINESS - Section 1
1.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Requesting the Madera County Board of Supervisors to Permit the Madera County Clerk-Recorder to Render Specified Services to the City of Chowchilla Relating to the Conduct of the 2022 Municipal Elections for Specified Seats and Terms (McClendon) Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution # 62-22, Requesting the Madera County Board of Supervisors to Permit the Madera County Clerk-Recorder to Render Specified Services to the City of Chowchilla Relating to the Conduct of the 2022 Municipal Elections for Specified Seats and Terms. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chavez adjourned the Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Special City Council Meeting at 5:15 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk Mayor John Chavez
Item 3.3
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 3.4
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Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Information Regarding Monthly Invoice Payments PREPARED BY: Kerri Williams, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS: Check list report
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Informational only. The invoices paid are shown in the attached listing of invoices.
BACKGROUND:
Presented this evening is a list of invoices paid in July 2022.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item only.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Each item shown on the invoice list includes a description of that item and the amount of the invoice.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
None.
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Bank Transaction Report
Chowchilla, CA Transaction Detail
Issued Date Range: 07/01/2022 - 07/31/2022
Cleared Date Range: -
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Bank Account: 200650906 - General Tricounties Bank
07/07/2022 63206 AFLAC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,442.02 07/07/2022 63207 American Fidelity Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,613.94 07/07/2022 63208 AT & T Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,453.13 07/07/2022 63209 AutoZone Parts, Inc Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -497.40 07/07/2022 63210 Badger Meter Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -679.11 07/07/2022 63211 Baker Supplies and Repairs Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -101.71 07/07/2022 63212 Blue Shield of California Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -76,568.84 07/07/2022 63213 BSK Associates Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -531.00 07/07/2022 63214 Chowchilla DoIt Best Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -137.30 07/07/2022 63215 Chowchilla Employees Assn. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -165.00 07/07/2022 63216 Chowchilla Mid-Management Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -240.00 07/07/2022 63217 Chowchilla Office Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -135.00 07/07/2022 63218 Chowchilla Peace Officers Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,032.00 07/07/2022 63219 Community Medical Center Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -175.00 07/07/2022 63220 Department of Justice/Acc B/A Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -175.00 07/07/2022 63221 Ewing Irrigation Products Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -212.11 07/07/2022 63222 Farmers Hardware Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -286.53 07/07/2022 63223 Fastenal Company Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -989.88 07/07/2022 63224 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -94.46 07/07/2022 63225 Fitness Peak Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -140.00 07/07/2022 63226 Fresno Police Department Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -121.00 07/07/2022 63227 Fresno Roofing Company Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -3,700.00 07/07/2022 63228 Gideon Pest Control Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -40.00 07/07/2022 63229 Grainger Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -278.40 07/07/2022 63230 H & H Engineering Construction Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -215.00 07/07/2022 63231 Kelly Moore Paint Company Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -301.75 07/07/2022 63232 Mace Pest Control Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -80.00 07/07/2022 63233 Madera County Transportation Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -8,390.00 07/07/2022 63234 Madera Tribune Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -562.25 07/07/2022 63235 Maziar Aminsalehi Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -416.00 07/07/2022 63236 Michael Breashears Jr. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -120.00 07/07/2022 63237 MISCOwater Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,440.00 07/07/2022 63238 Nicolas Sylvester Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -170.00 07/07/2022 63239 ODP Business Solutions, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -311.08 07/07/2022 63240 Pacific Gas & Electric Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -79.92 07/07/2022 63241 PRI Management Group Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -518.00 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Issued
Date
07/07/2022 63242 Principal Financial Group Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -9,481.99 07/07/2022 63243 Prudential Overall Supply Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -915.90 07/07/2022 63244 Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -108.00 07/07/2022 63245 R & R Pool Service Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -766.35 07/07/2022 63246 S & W Auto Parts Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -143.67 07/07/2022 63247 Sparkletts Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -91.33 07/07/2022 63248 Superior Pool Products, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,474.59 07/07/2022 63249 U.S. Bank (PARS) Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -258.84 07/07/2022 63250 US BANK (CAL-CARD) Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,917.40 07/07/2022 63251 USA Bluebook Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,568.51 07/07/2022 63252 Van De Pol Enterprises Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,776.72 07/07/2022 63253 Verizon Wireless Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -3,007.01 07/07/2022 63254 Vision Service Plan - (CA) Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -837.46 07/07/2022 63255 Vulcan Materials Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,252.39 07/07/2022 63256 West Coast Pet Memorial Service Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -255.50 07/07/2022 63257 Yamabe and Horn Engineering Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,363.53 07/14/2022 63258 Annalyssa R Roberts Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -123.59 07/14/2022 63259 Everett S Dunn Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -185.35 07/14/2022 63260 Gavin L Celedon Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -180.52 07/14/2022 63261 Jennifer A Palomino Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -123.59 07/14/2022 63262 Mickey Morrison Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -4.14 07/14/2022 63263 Nicholas Palmer Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,217.78 07/14/2022 63264 Samantha Gutierrez Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,393.10 07/21/2022 63265 CA State Disbursement Unit Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -385.37 07/21/2022 63266 Franchise Tax Board- Tax Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -250.00 07/21/2022 63267 Madera County Sheriff Civil Division Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -62.00 07/21/2022 63268 Vehicle Registration Collections Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -743.47 07/26/2022 63269 5.11 Tactical Fresno Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -299.05 07/26/2022 63270 AFLAC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,442.02 07/26/2022 63271 American Fidelity Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,237.47 07/26/2022 63272 American Fidelity Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,613.94 07/26/2022 63273 Anderson Pump Co Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -57,193.67 07/26/2022 63274 Badger Meter Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -60.66 07/26/2022 63275 Bee's Lawn Service Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -14,350.00 07/26/2022 63276 Brian Boivie Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -68.00 07/26/2022 63277 BSK Associates Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -692.00 07/26/2022 63278 California Building Standards Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -529.20 07/26/2022 63279 California Forensic Institute Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -400.00 07/26/2022 63280 CDFA Program Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -4.00 07/26/2022 63281 Central SJV RMA Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -405,381.00 07/26/2022 63282 Chowchilla Employees Assn. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -150.00 07/26/2022 63283 Chowchilla Memorial Hospital Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -15,000.00 07/26/2022 63284 Chowchilla Mid-Management Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -260.00 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Date Number Description Module Status Type Amount
Issued
Date
07/26/2022 63285 Chowchilla Office Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -135.00 07/26/2022 63286 Chowchilla Peace Officers Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,032.00 07/26/2022 63287 City of Chowchilla-CH Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -173.03 07/26/2022 63288 Comcast Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -346.62 07/26/2022 63289 Cook's Communication Corp Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,511.90 07/26/2022 63290 Crown Services Co Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -391.50 07/26/2022 63291 CWB Designs Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -11,250.00 07/26/2022 63292 De Lange Landen Financial Services Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,517.01 07/26/2022 63293 Department of Conservation Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,593.60 07/26/2022 63294 Department of Justice/Acc B/A Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -151.00 07/26/2022 63295 Division of State Architect Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -16.40 07/26/2022 63296 Don's Mobile Glass Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -59.00 07/26/2022 63297 Elizabeth Fernandez Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -27.02 07/26/2022 63298 Farmers Hardware Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -22.43 07/26/2022 63299 Fortis General Construction Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,882.88 07/26/2022 63300 Gideon Pest Control Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -780.00 07/26/2022 63301 Grainger Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -356.24 07/26/2022 63302 Grover Landscape Services Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -5,678.91 07/26/2022 63303 H & R Families Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -56.00 07/26/2022 63304 Healthwise Services Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -386.38 07/26/2022 63305 Home Depot Credit Services Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,419.45 07/26/2022 63306 Jose Martinez Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -68.00 07/26/2022 63307 Law & Associates Investigations Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -700.00 07/26/2022 63308 Law Dog K9 Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -4,500.00 07/26/2022 63309 League of California Cities Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -185.58 07/26/2022 63310 Lozano Smith, LLP Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -24,084.96 07/26/2022 63310 Lozano Smith, LLP Reversal Accounts Payable Outstanding Check Reversal 24,084.96 07/26/2022 63311 Marianne Croxen Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -120.00 07/26/2022 63312 Mark Hamilton Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -110.00 07/26/2022 63313 Michael Baker International Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -5,969.70 07/26/2022 63314 Mid Valley Disposal Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -114,992.73 07/26/2022 63315 National Business Furniture LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -4,104.93 07/26/2022 63316 Navia Benefit Solutions Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -69.80 07/26/2022 63317 NBS Government Finance Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -21,809.31 07/26/2022 63318 Occupational Health Centers of Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -310.50 07/26/2022 63319 ODP Business Solutions, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,228.16 07/26/2022 63320 Pacific Gas & Electric Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -67,209.18 07/26/2022 63321 PacWest Direct Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,762.67 07/26/2022 63322 PARS Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -478.03 07/26/2022 63323 Prudential Overall Supply Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -235.78 07/26/2022 63324 Quad Knopf, Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -12,223.49 07/26/2022 63325 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -800.00 07/26/2022 63326 S & W Auto Parts Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -400.32 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Date Number Description Module Status Type Amount
Issued
Date
07/26/2022 63327 Self Help Enterprises Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,962.00 07/26/2022 63328 Sun Run Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -306.00 07/26/2022 63329 Sun Run Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -306.00 07/26/2022 63330 Superior Pool Products, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -3,010.16 07/26/2022 63331 T & T Pavement Markings & Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,080.43 07/26/2022 63332 TF Tire & Service Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,177.50 07/26/2022 63333 Toshiba Financial Services Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -381.72 07/26/2022 63334 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -6,954.70 07/26/2022 63334 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Reversal Accounts Payable Outstanding Check Reversal 6,954.70 07/26/2022 63335 U.S. Bank (PARS) Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -101.24 07/26/2022 63336 Valley Animal Hospital Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -678.89 07/26/2022 63337 Vulcan Materials Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -552.37 07/26/2022 63338 West Coast Pet Memorial Service Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -165.76 07/26/2022 63339 Yamabe and Horn Engineering Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -118,167.20 07/26/2022 63339 Yamabe and Horn Engineering Inc. Reversal Accounts Payable Outstanding Check Reversal 118,167.20 07/26/2022 63340 Zoom Imaging Solutions, Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -459.71 07/27/2022 63345 Chowchilla Water District Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -18,274.52 07/27/2022 63346 Lozano Smith, LLP Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -28,462.72 07/27/2022 63347 Madera County Economic Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -8,568.80 07/27/2022 63348 Pacific Gas & Electric Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -53,375.22 07/27/2022 63349 Van De Pol Enterprises Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -15,199.23 07/27/2022 63350 Verizon Wireless Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,569.82 07/27/2022 63351 Yamabe and Horn Engineering Inc. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -118,166.20 07/28/2022 63352 Adrian Rocha Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -632.46 07/28/2022 63353 Annalyssa R Roberts Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -340.61 07/28/2022 63354 Everett S Dunn Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -482.91 07/28/2022 63355 Gavin L Celedon Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -361.96 07/28/2022 63356 Jennifer A Palomino Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -226.76 07/28/2022 63357 Nicholas Palmer Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,260.78 07/28/2022 63358 Samantha Gutierrez Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -1,825.09 Bank Account 200650906 Total: (152) -1,161,975.35
Report Total: (152) -1,161,975.35
Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Summary
Bank Account Count Amount
200650906 General Tricounties Bank 152 -1,161,975.35
Report Total: 152 -1,161,975.35
Cash Account Count Amount
999 999-0100-0215 Cash In Bank 152 -1,161,975.35
Report Total: 152 -1,161,975.35
Transaction Type Count Amount
Check 149 -1,311,182.21
Check Reversal 3 149,206.86
Report Total: 152 -1,161,975.35
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 3.5
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Continued Use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions Pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953
PREPARED BY: Joann McClendon, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the continued use of remote teleconferencing provisions pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code section 54953.
BACKGROUND:
On September 16, 2021, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 361, which amends Government Code, section 54953 and permits a local agency to use teleconferencing to conduct its meetings in any of the following circumstances:
(A) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; or (B) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or (C) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to subparagraph (B), that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
In order for the City Council to continue use of teleconferencing as allowed by AB 361, it must first adopt the resolution allowing the City Council to conduct teleconferenced meetings for a period of thirty (30) days. In addition, AB 361 requires the City to continue to make specified findings every thirty (30) days thereafter. The last time this was presented on the agenda was July 12, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None foreseen at time of report.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not adopt the resolution and revert to the original Brown Act rules for posting agendas when a member of the council remotely joins a City Council meeting.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Continue to place the item on the City Council meeting agenda every 30-days to continue with the AB361 guidelines without disruption.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING CONTINUED USE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCING PROVISIONS (AB 361 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chowchilla (“City Council”) is committed to open and transparent government, and full compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”); and WHEREAS, the Brown Act generally requires that a public agency take certain actions in order to use teleconferencing to attend a public meeting virtually; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a local emergency persists due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has recognized the ongoing state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has responded by creating an additional means for public meetings to be held via teleconference (inclusive of internet-based virtual meetings); and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 361, which amends Government Code, section 54953 and permits a local agency to use teleconferencing to conduct its meetings in any of the following circumstances: (A) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; (B) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or (C) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to subparagraph (B), that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City Council to use teleconferencing as allowed by AB 361 after October 1, 2021, it must first adopt findings in a resolution, allowing the City Council to conduct teleconferenced meetings for a period of thirty (30) days; and WHEREAS, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the State of California due to the COVID-19 pandemic in his order entitled “Proclamation of a State of Emergency,” signed March 4, 2020; and/or
WHEREAS, the California Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) continues to recommend certain social distancing requirements, as described in detail in California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 3205 Covid Prevention; and/or WHEREAS, Madera County Health Officer, Dr. Simon Paul issued a letter on October 8, 2021 recommending physical distancing measures by way of utilizing teleconferencing options for public meetings to facilitate participation in public affairs and encourage participants to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2022, June 14, 2022, May 24, 2022, May 10, 2022, April 12, 2022, March 22, 2022, March 8, 2022, February 8, 2022, January 11, 2022, December 14, 2021, November 23, 2021, and October 26, 2021, the City Council continued use of the remote teleconferencing provisions originally adopted on September 28, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the state and local emergencies have caused and will continue to cause imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; and WHEREAS, the City Council is conducting its meetings through the use of telephonic and internet-based services so that members of the public may observe and participate in meetings and offer public comment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and fully incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council is conducting meetings during a state of emergency and the County of Madera and OSHA recommend measures to promote social distancing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council has determined that given the state of emergency, holding in-person only meetings would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the actions taken by the City Council through this resolution shall be applied to all City committees governed by the Brown Act unless otherwise desired by that committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee(s) to continue to take all actions necessary to conduct City Council meetings in accordance with AB 361 and Government Code section 54953(e) and all other applicable provisions of the Brown Act, using teleconferencing for a period of thirty (30) days from the adoption of this Resolution after which the City Council will again reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 3.6
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution and Master Agreement between Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) and the City of Chowchilla for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022, in regard to the allocation of RSTP Exchange Funding
PREPARED BY: Jonise Arredondo, Administrative Analyst
APPROVED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, 2021/2022 Master Agreement, Application for RSTP Exchange Funds
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution and Master Agreement between Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) and the City of Chowchilla for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 BACKGROUND:
The Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) was established by California state Statute utilizing Surface Transportation Program Funds per Section 133 of Title 23 of the United States Code. This program provides flexible funding that may be used by States and localities for projects to preserve and improve the conditions and performance on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital and intercity passenger projects.
MCTC allocates RSTP funds annually to the City of Chowchilla. The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires an annual approval of a resolution authorizing the use of RSTP funds as well as confirmation of eligible or qualified expenditures which must be requested by application for reimbursement. The Master Agreement commits the City to the terms of these requirements set forth and monitored by MCTC.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
In order to receive RSTP funds, the Department of Transportation in conjunction with MCTC requires an annual renewal of the Master Agreement to authorize the distribution of RSTP funds for FY 2021/2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Not to approve the agreement between MCTC and the City of Chowchilla and not receive funds from RSTP.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Upon signing of Resolution and Master Agreement, Master Agreement is to be submitted to MCTC.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA APPROVING THE
MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEEN THE MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 ALLOCATION OF REGIONAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PRORAM (RSTP) EXCHANGE FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN NECESSARY CLAIM FORMS TO OBTAIN
FUTURE FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla is entitled to receive $193,511 of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds in the 20/21 Fiscal Year; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla has reserved $193,511 for future projects; and, WHEREAS, said allocations are available to fund qualified and eligible expenditures incurred within the Transit and Street Maintenance Activities of the City as are reflected in Exhibit A to the Attached Master Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, to receive its annual allocation of RSTP funds, the City must agree to the terms presented in the attached Master Agreement and subsequently submit funding applications seeking reimbursement for the expenditure of funds on eligible projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The above recitals are true and correct
2. The Master Agreement between Madera County Transportation Commission and the City of Chowchilla regarding the use of RSTP allocations for the 2021/2022 fiscal year is hereby approved as shown in Attachment A, which is incorporated by reference herein.
3. The City Administrator or designee is authorized to complete and sign future funding applications necessary to obtain reimbursement of funds expended on eligible projects.
4. The Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
1 MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 ALLOCATION OF RSTP EXCHANGE FUNDING This agreement is made on ________2021 by and between the CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, a public body, hereinafter referred to as “Recipient,” and the Madera County Transportation Commission, hereinafter referred to as “MCTC.”
WHEREAS, the MCTC is the state-designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Madera County; and
WHEREAS, as authorized by section 182.6(g) of the Streets and Highways Code, the MCTC has entered into a separate agreement with the State of California, through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to assign a defined portion of its annual Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) apportionment to Caltrans in exchange for state funds for specified fiscal year(s); and
WHEREAS, the MCTC is authorized to use these exchanged funds (hereinafter RSTP Exchange Funds) to assist local agencies to promote projects which otherwise qualify for RSTP funds; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated by MCTC and the Recipient that the amount of funding and the projects designated in Exhibit A may change from time to time as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the MCTC has requested the Madera County Auditor-Controller to establish a separate fund for the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and such a separate fund has been established.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
A. The MCTC agrees to allocate RSTP Exchange Funds paid by Caltrans under the Federal Apportionment Exchange Program only for projects as authorized under sections 133(b) and 133 (c) of Title 23, United States Code and Article XIX of the California State Constitution.
B. The Recipient agrees to use RSTP Exchange Funds only for the RSTP Exchange eligible project(s) described in Exhibit A.
C. The Recipient agrees to reimburse funds back to MCTC if it is determined that RSTP Exchange Funds were used for ineligible projects.
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1. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
A. The projects described in Exhibit A, and the amounts allocated therefore, may be amended from time to time without changing the rest of this Master Agreement.
B. The Recipient agrees to submit a RSTP Monitoring report to MCTC every 6 months describing the progress towards completion for all projects listed in Exhibit A.
C. The Recipient agrees to mention MCTC’s role in funding the project in any press releases or media events held by the Recipient to promote a funded project.
D. The MCTC agrees to reimburse the Recipient within 30 days of receipt of an accurately completed claim form from the Recipient. The Recipient shall be reimbursed for actual incurred costs that are supported with documentation.
E. The Recipient agrees to cause the completion of the project(s) within three years from the date funds were approved, as recorded in Exhibit A. Failure to complete the project(s) in a timely basis shall allow MCTC to refuse reimbursement and to reprogram such funds for other purposes.
2. COST PRINCIPLES
A. Recipient agrees to comply with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
B. Recipient agrees to require its contractors and subcontractors to:
(1) use Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., to determine the allowability of individual project cost items; and
(2) comply with Federal administrative procedures in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
3. THIRD PARTY CONTRACTING
A. Recipient shall not award a construction contract over $10,000 or other contracts over $25,000 on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation for work to be performed using Funds without the prior written approval of Caltrans. This provision shall not apply to professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in accordance with Government Code Sections 4525 (d), (e), and (f).
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B. Recipient agrees that travel and per diem reimbursements and third-party contract reimbursements to subcontractors will be allowable as project costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by the subcontractors and only if consistent with Paragraph 6, below.
C. In addition to the above, the audit requirements of third party contractor/ consultants with Recipient shall be consistent with Local Assistance Procedures Manual as published by Caltrans.
4. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Recipient, its contractors and subcontractors, shall establish and maintain an accounting system and records that properly accumulate and segregate expenditures by line item.
The accounting system of Recipient, its contractors and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion, and provide support for reimbursement payment claims.
5. RIGHT TO AUDIT
For the purpose of verifying that funds paid hereunder are properly accounted for and proceeds are expended in accordance with the terms of this agreement, the Recipient, its contractors and subcontractors each agrees to grant Caltrans and/or the MCTC auditors access to the Recipient’s books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts, including but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All documents shall be made available for inspection by authorized Caltrans or MCTC agents at any time during project development and for a four-year period from date of completion of project or one year after the audit is completed or waived by Caltrans, whichever is later.
6. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE
Payments to contractors and subcontractors for travel and subsistence expenses of Recipient forces and/or its contractors or subcontractors, claimed for reimbursement or applied as local match credit, shall not exceed rates authorized to be paid exempt nonrepresented State employees under current State of California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) rules. If the rates invoiced are in excess of those authorized CalHR rates, then Recipient is responsible for the cost difference and any overpayments shall be reimbursed to the MCTC on demand.
7. PROJECT COMPLETION
Recipient agrees to provide to the MCTC a short report summarizing total project costs and milestones, including before and after photos of the project, for each project within sixty (60) days of completion.
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8. GOVERNING LAWS
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of California, and the parties hereby agree that the County of Madera shall be the proper venue for any dispute arising hereunder.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Recipient warrants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest during the term of this Agreement, which would directly or indirectly conflict in any manner or to any degree with its full and complete performance of all services under this Agreement.
10. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
The parties agree that each party has fully participated in the review and revision of this Agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement or any exhibit or amendment. To that end, it is understood and agreed that this Agreement has been arrived at through negotiation, and that neither party is to be deemed the party which prepared this Agreement within the meaning of Civil Code Section 1654. Section and paragraph headings appearing herein are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the terms of this Agreement.
11. WAIVER
Any waiver of any term or condition hereof must be in writing. No such waiver shall be construed as a waiver of any other term or condition herein.
12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement and all rights, privileges, duties and obligations hereunder, to the extent assignable or delegable, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, permitted assigns and heirs.
13. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
The parties mutually acknowledge and agree that time is of the essence with respect to every provision hereof in which time is an element. No extension of time for performance of any obligation or act shall be deemed an extension of time for performance of any other obligation or act, nor shall any such extension create a precedent for any further or future extension.
14. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Any individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity represents and warrants that he or she has the requisite authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of such entity and to bind the entity to the terms and conditions hereof. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. 5 RSTP Exchange Agreement
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document, including all exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes any and all prior written or oral negotiations and representations between the parties concerning all matters relating to the subject of this Agreement.
16. TERMINATION DATE
This Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from the date of this Agreement.
17. AMENDMENTS
Any changes to Exhibit A of the Agreement requested by the Recipient shall be implemented by a written amendment to Agreement and approved by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCTC and Recipient execute this Agreement as follows:
MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
_________________________________ ___________
Patricia Taylor Date
Executive Director
Recipient:
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
_______________________________ ___________
Name Date
Title
Approved as to Form:
_______________________________ ___________
Attorney Date
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
RSTP APPLICATION
EXHIBIT A
MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Application for RSTP Exchange Funds
Fiscal Year Cycle:
Application Number:
Applicant Agency:
Project Manager:
PLANNED EXPENDITURES
PROJECT NAME PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(including streets and roads)
CATEGORY OF
ELIGIBILITY
ESTIMATED
AMOUNT
TOTAL
Submitted By:
__________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
__________________________________________________
Title and Date
Reviewed By:
__________________________________________________
Signature of MCTC Representative
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Second Reading with the Option to Waive the Second Reading of a City Council Ordinance Approving Development Agreement No. 21-0003 for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tract 05-0056 PREPARED BY: Mark Hamilton, Director of Community & Economic Development ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance
2. Development Agreement
3. Notice of Exemption
4. Public Hearing Notice
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council waive the Second Reading and approve the Ordinance adopting the Development Agreement (DA) 21-0003 for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM) located on APN 001-400-006 in Chowchilla.
BACKGROUND:
Norm Allinder, on behalf of Fagundes Dairy filed an application seeking approval of a Development Agreement (DA) for the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map. The Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map was originally approved by the Chowchilla City Council on February 26, 2006. The Project is a residential development known as Woodcrest which presently has 176 residential lots and specified outlots approved pursuant to the VTSM. Due to unforeseen circumstances, including the housing recession, the build out of the Woodcrest Project has yet to occur. Among other items, through this Development Agreement, the Applicant is requesting a 5-year agreement term for the DA.
Per section 17.64.080 of the Chowchilla Subdivision Ordinance, the Planning Commission shall make a finding as to whether the proposed development agreement is consistent with the General Plan.
GENERAL PLAN/ZONING ANALYSIS
The project site is Medium-Density Residential (R-M-5) and has a conforming General Plan designation of Medium-Density Residential (MDR). The proposed Development Agreement would provide a framework for the future development of the Woodcrest project, thereby making it consistent with the General Plan designation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ANALYSIS:
The City is the Lead Agency for this Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 15000 et seq.). A Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously prepared for the original Woodcrest project and was approved by the Chowchilla City Council on February 26, 2006. The Development Agreement has been reviewed for conformance with CEQA guidelines and it’s been determined that no additional CEQA analysis is required beyond a Notice of Exemption.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
At their June 28, 2022 special meeting, the Chowchilla Planning Commission considered the staff report, staff recommendation, and all oral and written evidence presented during the public hearing, and voted to recommend that the City Council approve this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Deny Development Agreement 21-0003.
2. Direct staff to work with the Applicant to make specific changes to the Development Agreement prior to brining it back to the City Council for reconsideration.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
1. If approved, staff will file the Notice of Exemption in order to comply with CEQA guideline requirements.
2. The City shall file for and record with the county recorder a copy of the agreement which shall describe the land subject thereto (Muni Code section 17.64.120).
ORDINANCE # 510-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 21-0003 FOR THE WOODCREST VESTING TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP
WHEREAS, a Development Agreement application has been submitted by Norm Allinder on behalf of Fagundes Dairy; and
WHEREAS, the project is located on APN 001-400-006 in Chowchilla, CA; and WHEREAS, the Woodcrest Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map was originally approved by the Chowchilla City Council on February 26, 2006; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously prepared for the original Woodcrest project and was approved by the Chowchilla City Council on February 26, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Development Agreement has been reviewed for conformance with CEQA guidelines and it’s been determined that no additional CEQA analysis is required beyond a Notice of Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at their June 28, 2022 Special Meeting, the Chowchilla Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve this Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, this public hearing was duly noticed for the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the staff report, recommendations and all oral and written evidence presented during the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council was able to make all of the findings required to be made as identified in section 17.64.100 of the City’s Municipal Code in order to adopt an ordinance approving a Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Development Agreement 21-0003 is approved for the Woodcrest VTSM in the City of Chowchilla, County of Madera, State of California, to wit:
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:
See the attached Attachment A.
To approve Development Agreement 21-0003 for the Woodcrest VTSM.
Section 2. No later than ten calendar days after the city enters into a development agreement, the City shall file for and record with the county recorder a copy of the agreement which shall describe the land subject thereto.
PROVED, PASSED, and ADOPTED this ___ day of __________, 2022.
APPROVED:
________________________
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
_______________________
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
I, Joann McClendon, City Clerk of the City of Chowchilla, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance number 510-22 was duly introduced for the first reading on July 26, 2022 and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla on _______________ XX, 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of the City of Chowchilla on this ___ day of ____________, 2022.
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2 – Development Agreement
ATTACHMENT 3 – Notice of Exemption
ATTACHMENT 4 – Public Hearing Notice
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: A City Council Resolution Approving Applications for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to execute and Submit Applications to the Madera County Transportation Commission
PREPARED BY: Sherri Dueker, Accounting Manager
APPROVED BY: Joann McClendon, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, TDA Allocation Applications
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR
☒ REVIEWED BY
ATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution (a) approving applications for FY 2022/2023 TDA Local Transportation (LTF) and State Transit Assistance (STA) funds; and (b) authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to execute the applications for submittal to the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) for adoption.
BACKGROUND:
The State Controller annually approves LTF and STA apportionments by county pursuant to the Transportation Development Act (TDA). MCTC allocates these funds to local agencies based on each jurisdiction’s percentage share of the total County population. Annually, local agencies are required to submit applications for approval to MCTC. The applications may be amended, as needed.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
LTF funds are programmed for public transit services; pedestrian and bicycle facilities and streets and roads maintenance and construction projects. Transit must be fully funded consistent with the MCTC annual Unmet Transit Needs findings, as transit has priority use of these funds. A mandatory 2% is allocated for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and 3% for transportation planning. The remaining balance may be expended on street maintenance and construction projects. STA funds may be used only for public transit purposes, including operating and capital projects.
MCTC requires Council approval prior to submittal of LTF and STA applications. The FY 2022/2023 LTF and STA applications have been prepared, as attached, reflecting proposed use of these funds.
The City’s total FY 2022/2023 allocation is $500,440 for LTF and $162,544 for STA. The LTF and STA applications specify proposed expenditures of these funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Impact to General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Upon signatures, City Clerk to return documents to Sherri Dueker in Finance.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STA) are annually allocated by the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) pursuant to the Transportation Development Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla prepares applications specifying the intended uses of the LTF and STA funds each year, and the applications may be amended, as needed; and WHEREAS, the LTF and STA applications for Fiscal Year 2022/23 that describe the intended use of these funds have been submitted to the Council Board for its review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 applications for Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds, as allocated to the City of Chowchilla by the Madera County Transportation Commission, are approved.
3. The City Administrator or Designee are authorized to execute the applications and submit them to the Madera County Transportation Commission for adoption.
4. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
John Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
Transportation Services, Section 99260 (Article 4):
1. Name of Service: 116,643.00
2. Name of Service: $
TOTAL: $ 116,643.00
Transportation Services, Section 99400 (b,c,d) (Article 8):
$
$
$
$
TOTAL: $ -
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Section 99234 (Article 3):
1. $ 10,536.00
2. $
3. $
TOTAL: $ 10,536.00
05/17 -LTF Application
Joann McClendon
Transportation Planning Services, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Construction, and Street and Road Projects. All projects submitted must be included in the Regional Transportation Plan. MCTC is required to make a finding that "No unmet public transportation needs exist" in the county before this This form is to be used when making an application to use TDA funds for Public Transportation Services, Project Name, if applicable
application can be approved.
FUNDING REQUEST:
1. Name of Service, Contractor:
2. Name of Service, Contractor:
MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Application for Transportation Development Act Funds - Form A.1 Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
Applicant Agency and Project Manager:
Fiscal Year 2022/2023
CATX
3. Name of Service, Contractor:
4. Name of Service, Contractor:
Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities
$ 15,803.00
$
$
TOTAL: $ 15,803.00
$ 383,797.00
GRAND TOTAL: $ 526,779.00
Date
Note:
TDA funds may be used to cover actual expenses during the fiscal year of the application only. Should carryover funds occur, MCTC should be notified Executive Director
05/17 -LTF Application
Transportation Planning Services, Section 99402 (Article 8):
Additional planning project or contracted transportation planning work MCTC TDA (LTF) Application Form
Street and Road Projects, Section 99402 (Article 8):
Article 8 Funds Requested for Street & Road Projects
MCTC regional transportation planning activities on behalf of member agencies Local Agency transportation planning activities (or Contracted Services) Approved by MCTC:
Submitted By:
Signature of Local Official, Title
Date
2022/2023
$ 162,544.00
$
$
$
$
TOTAL: $ 162,544.00
MCTC transit planning activites on behalf of member agencies. $ Local Agency transportation planning activies (or Contract Services) $ Additional planning project or contracted transportation planing work $ TOTAL: $ -
SUMMARY of PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
Transportation Services $ 162,544.00
Transportation Planning Services $ -
GRAND TOTAL: $ 162,544.00
Date
Note:
5/17 -STA Application
5. Name of Service, Contractor:
Transportation Planning Services:
Executive Director
TDA funds may be used to cover actual expenses during the fiscal year of the application only. Should carryover funds occur, MCTC should be notified Submitted By:
Signature of Local Official, Title
Approved by MCTC:
2. Name of Service, Contractor:
3. Name of Service, Contractor:
4. Name of Service, Contractor:
FUNDING REQUEST:
Transportation Services:
1. Name of Service, Contractor: CATX
This form is to be used when making an application to use STA funds for Transportation Services and Transportation Planning Services. All projects submitted must be included in the Regional Transportation Plan.
Fiscal Year
Joann McClendon
MADERA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Application for Transportation Development Act Funds - Form A.2 State Transit Assistance (STA)
Applicant Agency and Project Manager:
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services)
PREPARED BY: Mark Hamilton Director of Community & Economic Development ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District.
2. Resolution Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District.
3. Resolution Declaring Results and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien.
4. Ordinance of the City Council Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes.
5. Draft – CEQA Notice of Exemption
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) and if there is no majority protest, considering approving:
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein.
2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District.
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, Declaring Results of a Special Election and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien.
4. That the City Council introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Chowchilla formed Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (“CFD 2006-1”) in October 2006 to provide funding for, among other things, additional police services, fire protection and suppression services, park maintenance, and storm drainage system operation and maintenance needed as a result of new development within the City. Three distinct development projects are included in the CFD 2006-1 boundary.
As the cost of providing service has increased over time, the City contracted with NBS to prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis to determine if the special taxes within CFD 2006-1 are commensurate with the cost of providing services to new development. That Fiscal Impact Analysis estimates the amount of revenue the City receives for ongoing services as a result of new development and compares that to the cost of providing public safety services. The result indicates that the rates established with CFD 2006-1 (as escalated pursuant to the methodology) are not sufficient to offset the negative fiscal impact for specific development types.
To implement the rates calculated by the Fiscal Impact Analysis, the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (“CFD 2022-1”) is presented for consideration.
CFD 2022-1 is contemplated to be used going forward as the funding mechanism for public safety and maintenance services for new development in the City. CFD 2006-1 would remain in place and those parcels that are within the boundaries of CFD 2006-1 would remain subject to CFD 2006-1 special taxes.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The formation of CFD 2022-1 will allow the City the levy special taxes on parcels within or that annex into in the future to fund public safety and maintenance services, as specified in Exhibit B to the Resolution of Intention adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2022.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ANALYSIS:
The City is the Lead Agency for this Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 15000 et seq.). The establishment of CFD 2022-1 is exempt per the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) because the establishment of CFD 2022-1, CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of: (1) Meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) Purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, (3) Meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, (4) Obtaining funds for capital projects, necessary to maintain service within existing service areas, or (5) Obtaining funds necessary to maintain such intra-city transfers as are authorized by city charter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The owner of the property proposed for inclusion in CFD 2022-1 have been invoiced by the City for the costs to form the proposed CFD 2022-1, including the cost of the special tax consultant. If CFD 2022-1 is formed, the City will annually levy a special tax on the parcels in the CFD to fund the specified public safety and maintenance services, with initial rates as specified in the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for the CFD (Exhibit C to the Resolution of Intention), increasing by a maximum of 3% per year. As parcels annex to CFD 2022-1 in the future, their maximum annual special tax rates will be determined at the time they annex to the CFD. Included in the special tax rates are amounts to help offset increased staff time to administer this CFD, along with costs associated with other administration costs anticipated to be incurred by the CFD.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the requested action is not approved, the property could annex into CFD 2006-1; however, the services special taxes levied on the property within CFD 2006-1 would not be sufficient to cover the negative fiscal impacts of this new residential development.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Following the public hearing on the matter, and assuming the owner of the parcels to be initially included in the CFD votes in favor of the formation of the CFD, the City may officially levy special taxes on the property tax roll within the CFD to pay for the authorized services.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # __-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, this City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Chowchilla (the “City”) adopted Resolution No. 51-22 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes” (the “Resolution of Intention”), stating its intention to form the City of Chowchilla, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”), of the City pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Sections 53311 and following, California Government Code; hereafter referred to as the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention, incorporating a map of the proposed boundaries of the District and stating the services to be provided, the estimated cost of providing such services, and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax to be levied within the District to pay for the services, is on file with the City Clerk and the provisions thereof are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, under the Resolution of Intention, the Director of Community and Economic Development was directed to make, or cause to be made, and file with the City Clerk a report (the “Report”) in writing, presenting the services to be provided and an estimate of the reasonable cost of providing the services. The Report was prepared and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing described below; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention called for a public hearing pertaining to the formation of the District and the levy of said special tax to be held on August 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the meeting place of the City Council; and WHEREAS, under the Resolution of Intention, the City Clerk was directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be given by publication one time in a newspaper published in the area of the District, and the City Clerk caused the publication of such notice at least seven (7) days before the date set for said public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, this City Council held a noticed public hearing as required by the Act and the Resolution of Intention relative to the proposed formation of the District; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing all interested persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the formation of the District, the services to be provided therein and the levy of such special tax were heard and a full and fair public hearing was held; and WHEREAS, written protests with respect to the formation of the District, the furnishing of specified types of services and the rate and method of apportionment of the special taxes have not been filed with the City Clerk by fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered voters residing within the territory of the District or property owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the District and not exempt from the proposed special taxes; and WHEREAS, the special tax proposed to be levied in the District to pay for the proposed services has not been eliminated by protest by fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered voters residing within the territory of the District or the owners of one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the District and not exempt from the special taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. The proposed special tax to be levied within the District has not been precluded by majority protest pursuant to Section 53324 of the Act.
3. All prior proceedings taken by the City Council in connection with the establishment of the District and the levy of the special tax have been duly considered and are hereby found and determined to be valid and in conformity with the requirements of the Act. The City Council has heretofore adopted Local Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts, and the City Council hereby finds and determines that the District is in conformity with said goals and policies.
4. The community facilities district designated as the “City of Chowchilla, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services)” of the City is hereby established pursuant to the Act.
5. The District Report is hereby approved.
6. The boundaries of the District, as set forth in the map entitled "Proposed Boundaries of City of Chowchilla, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services), City of Chowchilla, County of Madera, State of California" heretofore recorded in the Madera County Recorder’s Office on ____________, 2022, in Book __ at Page __ as Document No. ___________ of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts, are hereby approved, are incorporated herein by reference, and shall be the boundaries of the District.
7. The type of public services proposed to be funded by the District and pursuant to the Act shall consist of those items shown in Exhibit A hereto and by this reference incorporated herein (the “Services”). It is hereby found and determined that the Services are necessary to meet the increased demands as the result of development occurring in the District.
8. Except to the extent that funds are otherwise available to the District to pay for the Services, a special tax sufficient to pay the costs thereof, secured by the recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real property in the District, will be levied annually within the District pursuant to the Rate and Method of Apportionment, and collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes or in such other manner as the City Council or its designee shall determine, including direct billing of the affected landowners.
9. The Rate and Method of Apportionment of the special tax among the parcels of real property within the District, in sufficient detail to allow each landowner within the District to estimate the maximum amount such owner will have to pay, is shown in Exhibit B attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein.
11. The Finance Director of the City, 130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla, California, 93610, telephone number (559) 665-8615 x700, is the officer of the City who will be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of the levy of the special tax obligations by assessor’s parcel number and who will be responsible for estimating future levies of the special tax.
12. Upon recordation of a notice of special tax lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the California Streets and Highways Code, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax shall attach to all nonexempt real property in the District and this lien shall continue in force and effect until the collection of the special tax by the City ceases.
13. In accordance with the Act, the annual appropriations limit, as defined by subdivision (h) of Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, of the District is hereby preliminarily established at an amount equal to the proceeds of the special tax collected annually and such appropriations limit shall be submitted to the voters of the District as hereafter provided. The proposition establishing such annual appropriations limit shall become effective if approved by the qualified electors voting thereon and shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the California Constitution.
14. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the proposition of the levy of the special tax and the proposition of the establishment of the appropriations limit specified above shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District at an election, the time, place and conditions of which election shall be as specified by a separate resolution of this City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES:
The maintenance and services eligible to be funded, in whole or in part, by the community facilities district (the “District”) include all direct and incidental costs related to providing for police protection services, fire protection and suppression services, and the maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space. More specifically, the services shall include, but not be limited to, the removal, repair, relocation, replacement or acquisition of light standards, poles, bulbs, fixtures and appurtenances, electrical energy, supplies, engineering and incidental costs relating to the maintenance and servicing of the street lighting and traffic signal improvements and highway safety lights, ongoing maintenance and servicing of trees and landscaping including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grass and other ornamental vegetation, drainage basins, drywells and appurtenant devices, including irrigation systems, watering, and other associated landscape maintenance, irrigation and vegetation control, repair and sealing, tree trimming and vegetation maintenance and control; the installation, maintenance and replacement of irrigation lines and water lines, lighting, fencing, security improvements and signage; trash removal and recycling and graffiti abatement and removal; and any other public services authorized to be funded under Section 53313(a), (b), (d) and (e) of the California Government Code. The District may fund any of the following related to the services described above:
obtaining, constructing, furnishing, operating and maintaining equipment, apparatus or facilities, paying the salaries and benefits of personnel (including but not limited to maintenance workers, patrol guards and other personnel), and for payment of other related expenses (including but not limited to employee benefit expenses and an allocation of general overhead expenses), payment of insurance costs and other related expenses and the provision of reserves for repairs and replacements and for the future provision of services and capital replacements.
Any services to be funded by the District must be in addition to those provided in the territory of the District before the District was created, and may not supplant services already available within that territory when the District is created. It is expected that the services will be provided by the City of Chowchilla (the “City”), either with its own employees or by contract with third parties, or any combination thereof.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
The administrative expenses to be funded by the District include the direct and indirect expenses incurred by the City in carrying out its duties with respect to the District (including, but not limited to, the levy and collection of the special taxes) including the fees and expenses of attorneys, any fees of the City related to the District or the collection of special taxes, an allocable share of the salaries of any City staff directly related thereto and a proportionate amount of the City’s general administrative overhead related thereto, any amounts paid by the City from its general fund with respect to the District or the services authorized to be financed by the District, and expenses incurred by the City in undertaking action to foreclose on properties for which the payment of special taxes is delinquent, and all other costs and expenses of the City in any way related to the District.
OTHER:
The incidental expenses that may be funded by the District include, in addition to the administrative expenses identified above, the payment or reimbursement to the City of all costs associated with the establishment of the District and any property annexed to the District.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # __-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
WHEREAS, this City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Chowchilla (the “City”) adopted a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District” (the “Resolution of Formation”), ordering the formation of the City of Chowchilla, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”), defining the public services (the “Services”) to be provided by the District, authorizing the levy of a special tax on property within the District and preliminarily establishing an appropriations limit for the District, all pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Sections 53311 and following, California Government Code; hereafter referred to as the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Resolution of Formation, the propositions of the levy of the special tax and the establishment of the appropriations limit shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District as required by the provisions of the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. Pursuant to the Act, the issues of the levy of the special tax and the establishment of the appropriations limit shall be submitted to the qualified electors (as defined below) of the District at a special election called therefor as provided below.
3. This City Council hereby finds that fewer than 12 persons have been registered to vote within the territory of the District for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the public hearing heretofore conducted and concluded by this City Council for the purposes of these proceedings. Accordingly, and pursuant to Section 53326 of the Act, this City Council finds that, for these proceedings, the qualified electors are the landowners within the District and that the vote shall be by such landowners or their authorized representatives, each having one vote for each acre or portion thereof such landowner owns in the District as of the close of the public hearing.
4. This City Council hereby calls a special election to consider the issues described in Section 2, above, which special election shall be held on August 9, 2022, and the results thereof canvassed at the meeting of this City Council on August 9, 2022. The City Clerk is hereby designated as the official to conduct the special election and to receive all ballots until the close of business on the special election date. It is hereby acknowledged that the City
Clerk has on file the Resolution of Formation, a map of the boundaries of the District, and a sufficient description to allow the City Clerk to determine the electors of the District. The special election shall be conducted by messenger or mail-delivered ballot in accordance with the Act.
5. As authorized by Section 53353.5 of the Act, the issues described in Section 2 above shall be combined into a single ballot measure, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a ballot, in substantially the form of Exhibit A, to be delivered to each of the qualified electors of the District. Each ballot shall indicate the number of votes to be voted by the respective landowner to which the ballot pertains. Each ballot shall be accompanied by all supplies and written instructions necessary for the use and return of the ballot. The envelope to be used to return the ballot shall be enclosed with the ballot, have the return postage prepaid, and contain the following: (a) the name and address of the landowner, (b) a declaration, under penalty of perjury, stating that the voter is the owner of record or authorized representative of the landowner entitled to vote and is the person whose name appears on the envelope, (c) the printed name, signature and address of the voter, (d) the date of signing and place of execution of the declaration pursuant to clause (b) above, and (e) a notice that the envelope contains an official ballot.
6. This City Council hereby further finds that the provisions of Section 53326 of the Act requiring a minimum of 90 days following the adoption of the Resolution of Formation to elapse before the special election are for the protection of the qualified electors of the District. There is on file with the City Clerk a written waiver executed by all of the qualified electors of the District allowing for a shortening of the time for the special election to expedite the process of formation of the District and waiving any requirement for notice, analysis, and arguments in connection with the special election. Accordingly, this City Council finds and determines that the qualified electors have been fully apprised of and have agreed to the shortened time for the special election and waiver of analysis and arguments and have thereby been fully protected in these proceedings. This City Council also finds and determines that the City Clerk has concurred in the shortened time for the special election. Analysis and arguments with respect to the ballot measures are hereby waived, as provided in Section 53327 of the Act.
7. If two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast upon the question of levying such special tax and establishing the appropriations limit are cast in favor of the proposition after the canvass of the returns of such special election, the City Council may levy such special tax within the District under the Act in accordance with the approved rate and method of apportionment of special tax. Such special tax may be levied only at the rate and may be apportioned only in the manner specified in the Resolution of Formation, subject to the Act, except that the special tax may be levied at a rate lower than that specified herein and the maximum annual tax rate may be lowered.
8. Under Section 50075.1 of the Government Code, the following accountability provisions shall apply to the special taxes: (a) the construction and/or acquisition of the Services and the incidental costs thereof including any debt, all as defined in the Resolution of Formation, shall constitute the specific purpose; (b) the proceeds shall be applied only to the specific purposes identified in (a) above; (c) there shall be created special account(s) or funds(s) into which the proceeds shall be deposited; and (d) there shall be caused to be prepared an annual report as required by Section 50075.3 of the Government Code.
9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
OFFICIAL BALLOT
FORMATION ELECTION
(August 9, 2022)
This ballot is for a special, landowner election. You must return this ballot in the enclosed postage paid envelope to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Chowchilla no later than the hour of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, either by mail or in person. The City Clerk’s office is located at 130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla, California.
To vote, mark a cross (X) on the voting line after the word “YES” or after the word “NO”. All marks otherwise made are forbidden. All distinguishing marks are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you wrongly mark, tear, or deface this ballot, return it to the City Clerk of the City of Chowchilla and obtain another.
The estimated initial maximum amount of money raised annually by this measure is expected to be $23,688 per year upon full build out of the CFD, based on the rate and duration of the special tax as set forth in the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes for the CFD.
BALLOT MEASURE: Shall the City of Chowchilla be authorized to annually levy a special tax solely on lands within the City of Chowchilla Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”) in accordance with the rate and method contained in the Resolution of Formation of the District adopted by the City Council on August 9, 2022, commencing with the City’s fiscal year 2022-23, to pay for costs of police protection services, fire protection services, maintenance of roads, parks, streetscapes, and streetlights, and related appurtenances, and to pay the costs of the City in administering the District, and shall the annual appropriations limit of the District be established in an amount equal to the proceeds of the special tax collected annually?
YES:
NO:
By execution in the space provided below, you also confirm your written waiver of the time limit pertaining to the conduct of the election and any requirement for analysis and arguments with respect to the ballot measure.
Number of Votes: 5
Property Owner: Fortis General Constr Inc
By: __________________________________________
Madera County Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): 001-290-006-000
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # __-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING OF A SPECIAL TAX LIEN
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
WHEREAS, this City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Chowchilla (the “City”) adopted a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District” (the “Resolution of Formation”), ordering the formation of the City of Chowchilla, Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”), defining the public services (the “Services”) to be provided by the District, authorizing the levy of a special tax on property within the District and preliminarily establishing an appropriations limit for the District, all pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Sections 53311 and following, California Government Code; hereafter referred to as the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Resolution of Formation, and pursuant to the resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Calling a Special Election for a Community Facilities District” (the “Resolution Calling the Special Election”) heretofore adopted by this City Council, the propositions of the levy of the special tax and the establishment of the appropriations limit were submitted to the qualified electors of the District as required by the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Resolution Calling the Special Election, which are by this reference incorporated herein, the special election has been held and the City Clerk has on file a Canvass and Statement of Results of Special Election, (the “Canvass”) a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has been informed of the Canvass, finds it appropriate and wishes to complete its proceedings for the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. The issues presented at the special election were the levy of a special tax within the District and the approval of an annual appropriations limit of not to exceed an amount equal to the proceeds of the special tax collected annually all pursuant to the Resolution of Formation.
3. The City Council hereby approves the Canvass and finds that it shall be a permanent part of the record of its proceedings for the District. Pursuant to the Canvass, the issues
presented at the special election were approved by the qualified electors of the District by more than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at the special election.
4. Pursuant to the voter approval, the District is hereby declared to be fully formed with the authority to levy the special taxes and to have the established appropriations limit, all as heretofore provided in these proceedings and in the Act. It is hereby found that all prior proceedings and actions taken by this City Council with respect to the District were valid and in conformity with the Act.
5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to complete, execute and cause to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Madera a notice of special tax lien in the form required by the Act, such recording to occur no later than fifteen (15) days following adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.
6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
CANVASS AND STATEMENT OF RESULT OF SPECIAL ELECTION
I hereby certify that on August 9, 2022, I canvassed the returns of the special election held on August 9, 2022, in the City of Chowchilla Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) of the City of Chowchilla and the total number of ballots cast in such special election and the total number of votes cast for and against the measure are as follows and the totals as shown for and against the measure are full, true and correct:
Qualified
Landowner
Votes
Votes
Cast
Votes
YES
Votes
NO
City of Chowchilla
Community Facilities District No. 2022-1
(Public Safety, Maintenance & Services)
Special Tax Election, August 9, 2022 __5__ _____ _____ _____ BALLOT MEASURE: Shall the City of Chowchilla be authorized to annually levy a special tax solely on lands within the City of Chowchilla Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”) in accordance with the rate and method contained in the Resolution of Formation of the District adopted by the City Council on August 9, 2022, commencing with the City’s fiscal year 2022-23, to pay for costs of police protection services, fire protection services, maintenance of roads, parks, streetscapes, and streetlights, and related appurtenances, and to pay the costs of the City in administering the District, and shall the annual appropriations limit of the District be established in an amount equal to the proceeds of the special tax collected annually?
Yes: __________
No: __________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND on August 9, 2022.
By:
City Clerk
City of Chowchilla
ATTACHMENT __
ORDINANCE NO. __-22
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
CITY OF CHOWCHILLA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY, MAINTENANCE & SERVICES)
WHEREAS, this City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Chowchilla (the “City”) on June 28, 2022, adopted Resolution No. 51-22 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes” (the “Resolution of Intention”) and has conducted proceedings (the “Proceedings”) to establish the City of Chowchilla Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Public Safety, Maintenance & Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Sections 53311 and following, California Government Code; hereafter referred to as the “Act”) to finance the costs of police protection services, fire protection services, maintenance of roads, parks, streetscapes, and streetlights, and related appurtenances (the “Services”) as provided in the Act; and WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention called for a public hearing to be held on August 9, 2022, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, and as part of the Proceedings, this City Council held a public hearing under the Act relative to the determination to proceed with the formation of the District and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax (the “Special Tax”) to be levied within the District to finance the Services and, at such hearing, all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the formation of the District and the levy of the Special Tax were heard, substantial evidence was presented and considered by this City Council, and a full and fair public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, upon the conclusion of the hearing, this City Council adopted a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, State of California, Establishing the Formation of a Community Facilities District” (the “Resolution of Formation”), whereby the City Council (i) established the District, (ii) authorized the levy of the Special Tax within the District, and (iii) preliminarily established an appropriations limit for the District, all pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, a special election was held among the landowner voters within the District at which the landowner voters approved the proposition relating to the levy of Special Taxes within the District and the establishment of an appropriations limit for the District by the two-thirds vote required by the Act, which approval has been confirmed by resolution of this City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council ordered the recordation with the County Recorder of the County of Madera of a Notice of Special Tax Lien (the “Notice”).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: By the passage of this Ordinance, the City Council hereby authorizes and levies the Special Tax within the District pursuant to the Act, at the rate and in accordance with the rate and
method of apportionment of Special Tax set forth in the Resolution of Formation, which rate and method is by this reference incorporated herein. The Special Tax is hereby levied commencing in fiscal year 2022- 2023 and in each fiscal year thereafter to pay for the Services for the District and all costs of administering the District, as contemplated by the Resolution of Formation and the Proceedings.
SECTION 2: The City’s Finance Director or designee or employee or consultant of the City is hereby authorized and directed each fiscal year to determine the specific Special Tax to be levied for the next ensuing fiscal year for each parcel of real property within the District, in the manner and as provided in the Resolution of Formation.
SECTION 3: Exemptions from the levy of the Special Tax shall be as provided in the Resolution of Formation and the applicable provisions of the Act. In no event shall the Special Tax be levied on any parcel within the District in excess of the maximum Special Tax specified in the Resolution of Formation.
SECTION 4: All of the collections of the Special Tax shall be used as provided in the Act and in the Resolution of Formation, including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of the Services, the payment of the costs of the City in administering the District, and the costs of collecting and administering the Special Tax.
SECTION 5: The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall have the same lien priority and be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may provide for other appropriate methods of collection by resolution(s) of the City Council.
The Finance Director of the City is hereby authorized and directed to provide all necessary information to the auditor/tax collector of the County of Madera in order to effect proper billing and collection of the Special Tax, so that the Special Tax shall be included on the secured property tax roll of the County of Madera for fiscal year 2022-23 and for each fiscal year thereafter until no longer required to pay for the Services or until otherwise terminated by the City.
SECTION 6: If for any reason any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid, or if the special tax is found inapplicable to any particular parcel within the District by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this ordinance and the application of the special tax to the remaining parcels within the District shall not be affected.
SECTION 7: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published immediately after its passage at least once in a newspaper of general circulation for the City.
SECTION 8: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance had its first reading and was introduced during the public meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of August, 2022, and had its second reading and was adopted and passed during the public meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August, 2022, by the following vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: ________________________
JOHN CHAVEZ
Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________
JOANN MCCLENDON
City Clerk
_______________________________________________
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:
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
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: ____________________________________ Statutory Exemptions. State code number: ______________________________________________ ______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP); and Authorizing the City Administrator, or Designee, to Submit Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Applications for Safety Improvement Grant Projects
APPROVED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Presentation, City of Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting that City Council approve a resolution adopting the Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan; and authorize the City Administrator, or designee, to submit Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications for Safety Improvement projects.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2020, the City of Chowchilla accepted a grant from Caltrans’ Local Roadway Safety Plan Program to develop the City of Chowchilla's LRSP in the amount of $40,000.00 and subsequently entered into an agreement with TJKM in 2021 for the development of a Local Roadway Safety Plan. As of January 2022, an LRSP is required for local agencies to be eligible for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding and, as such, is strongly oriented towards the HSIP format. The LRSP is also being adopted as a requirement for other forms of roadway safety-oriented grant funding.
On May 9, 2022, a Call for Projects was issued for HSIP Cycle 11, with applications due on September 12, 2022. As part of this LRSP process, TJKM will be assisting the City with the application. An adopted LRSP is required to be eligible for HSIP Cycle 11 grants.
To be eligible for these grant opportunities, an LRSP has to be adopted by the applicant agency on or before December 31, 2022. However, having an adopted LRSP prior to application and incorporating relevant findings and recommendations into a proposed project for which grant opportunities are being sought makes grant applications more competitive.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking adoption of the final Chowchilla LRSP from the City Council. The Chowchilla LRSP incorporates all the technical memorandum findings and recommendations, public input, and provides recommendations to address identified safety concerns and issues related to the City's roadways.
Development of Chowchilla's LRSP includes a data driven analysis of the City's safety issues supported by feedback from key stakeholders (Public Works, Police, School Districts, etc.) knowledgeable in some aspects of the 5 Es of Safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Equity and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In preparing the LRSP, TJKM analyzed historical collision data, identified potential roadway hazards related to the collisions, received stakeholder feedback, and will recommend safety improvements, demonstrate the City's responsiveness to safety challenges, and offer a proactive approach to addressing roadway safety needs for the entire transportation network. Based on the review of crash data, the road network and stakeholder input, a high injury network was identified.
Based on the high-injury network analysis, the LRSP recommends the following non-engineering strategies:
Education
• Conduct public information and education campaigns for intersection safety laws, unsafe speeds, distracted driving, improper turning, and driving under the influence. • Conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns and outreach to raise awareness of bicycle and pedestrian safety needs through media outlets public events and social platforms.
Enforcement
• Targeted enforcement at high-risk locations.
• Increase the number of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrol to increase visibility of enforcement.
EMS
• Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems.
• Improve resource deployment for emergency responses at collision sites.
The LRSP identified eleven high-injury intersections and eleven high-injury road segments to be addressed. For the high-injury intersections and road segments, the LRSP recommended safety countermeasures. Six projects are recommended in the LRSP to implement safety improvements that would be eligible for HSIP funding from the recommended countermeasures and the identified high injury intersections and road segments. The two highest scoring projects for HSIP grant funding at this time are as follows:
Table 1. List of Viable Safety Projects
Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per Location B/C Ratio
Project 1 - Systemic Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections (Install/Upgrade Larger Stop Signs or other Intersection Regulatory/Warning Signs, Flashing Beacon as Advance Warning, and Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon)
Ave 24 1/2 and Rd 16 NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 88,480
51.37 West Robertson Blvd and 8th St NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 68,250 7th and West Robertson Blvd NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 69,440
Ave 24 1/2 and South Chowchilla
Blvd
NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 81,704
South 3rd St and Colusa Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 77,070
North 5th Street and Riverside Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 61,544 Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per Location B/C Ratio
North 4th St and Ventura Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 60,284
Orange Ave and South 12th St NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 129,024
North 5th St and Ventura Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 61,488
Project 2: Pedestrian Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections South 3rd St and Colusa Ave NS20PB $ 14,700
14.91 North 5th Street and Riverside Ave NS20PB $ 13,160 Trinity Ave and South 3rd St NS20PB $ 10,640
North 4th St and Ventura Ave NS20PB $ 2,940
Orange Ave and South 12th St NS20PB $ 1,120
Robertson Blvd and 13th St NS22PB $ 208,600
Orange St and S 11th St NS20PB $ 16,660
Orange St and S 13th St NS20PB $ 18,620
Trinity Ave and S 11th St NS20PB $ 40,474
Trinity Ave and S 13th St NS20PB $ 11,970
Riverside Ave and N 13th St NS20PB $ 7,980
West Robertson Blvd and 8th St NS21PB $ 24,080
7th and West Robertson Blvd NS21PB $ 10,080
Notes: CM – countermeasure. B/C ratio is the estimated dollar amount of benefits divided by the estimated cost of the recommended countermeasure.
HSIP safety grants reimbursable ratios range from 50%, 90%, and 100% for eligible project expenses, depending on the type of safety countermeasure used. Project expenses over the HSIP approved funding will be the City's responsibility. If awarded HSIP funds, the City will have a maximum of five (5) years to complete construction. This would allow time to schedule HSIP grant project(s) into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) schedule with appropriate funding if the City Council desires to proceed with each HSIP awarded project(s).
FISCAL IMPACT:
TJKM expenses for drafting two (2) HSIP grant applications are part of their LRSP contract.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not to adopt the LRSP.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Staff will work continue to work with TJKM to draft HSIP funding applications and submit by the deadline.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (LRSP); AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR TWO SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) provides a framework for organizing stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize roadway safety improvements on local and rural roads while contributing to the success of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP); and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2020, the City of Chowchilla was notified of an award of up to $40,000 in funding with a minimum of $5,000 of the required match for the preparation of an LRSP (Federal Project No. LRSPL-5258(043); and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2021, a Project Supplemental Agreement was executed with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans); and WHEREAS, the City subsequently advertised a request for proposal for the preparation of an LRSP, and, the City Council awarded a $44,742.32 Professional Services Agreement to TJKM Transportation Consultants to prepare the City of Chowchilla’s LRSP; and WHEREAS, as of January 2022, an LRSP is required for local agencies to be eligible for a variety of federal grants, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2022, a Call for Projects was issued for HSIP Cycle 11 with applications due on September 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2022, the City Council received a staff report and LRSP Powerpoint Presentation on the Local Roadway Safety Plan; and
WHEREAS, adopting the LRSP will allow the City to be eligible for upcoming federally funded transportation grants; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorizes the City Administrator, or designee, to submit Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Applications for Safety Improvement Grant Projects and to execute any other necessary documents to submit applications for the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 11 Grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council of the City of Chowchilla adopts the Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan dated May 24, 2022 and attached to the staff report.
3. The City Council of the City of Chowchilla authorizes the City Administrator, or designee, to submit Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Applications for Safety Improvement Grant Projects and to execute any other necessary documents to submit applications for the Highway Safety Improvements Program Cycle 11 Grant.
4. The Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
1 City of Chowchilla
Local Roadway Safety Plan
05/24/2022
Final Report
City of Chowchilla
Local Roadway Safety Plan
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Contents
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................................iv
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................1 What is a LRSP?...........................................................................................................................................................1 Vision and Goals of the LRSP.................................................................................................................................1 Study Area.....................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Partners.............................................................................................................................................................3
2. Existing Planning Efforts......................................................................................................................................4
3. Collision Data Collection and Analysis...........................................................................................................8 Data Collision............................................................................................................................................................ 10 Preliminary Collision Data Analysis................................................................................................................... 10 Fatal and Severe Injury Collisions...................................................................................................................... 17 Geographic Collision Analysis............................................................................................................................. 21 High-Injury Network............................................................................................................................................... 30
4. Emphasis Areas.................................................................................................................................................... 34 The 4 E’s of Traffic Safety...................................................................................................................................... 34 Factors Considered in the Determination of Emphasis Areas ................................................................ 35
5. Countermeasure Identification...................................................................................................................... 45 Identification of Countermeasures ................................................................................................................... 45 Draft Countermeasure Toolbox ......................................................................................................................... 46 Signalized Intersections Countermeasures.................................................................................................... 46 Non-Signalized Intersections Countermeasures ......................................................................................... 47 Roadway Countermeasures................................................................................................................................. 48 Other Countermeasures........................................................................................................................................ 50
6. Safety Projects...................................................................................................................................................... 51 High-Collision Network Projects........................................................................................................................ 51
7. Evaluation and Implementation .................................................................................................................... 55 Implementation........................................................................................................................................................ 56 Monitoring and Evaluation .................................................................................................................................. 57 LRSP Update.............................................................................................................................................................. 57
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List of Figures
Figure 1. City of Chowchilla.........................................................................................................................................2 Figure 2. All Injury Collisions on City Roadways (2015 – 2019).....................................................................9 Figure 3. Collisions by Severity (2015-2019)...................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4. Five Year Collision Trend (2015-2019)............................................................................................... 12 Figure 5. Intersection vs. Roadway Collisions - All Collisions...................................................................... 13 Figure 6. Intersection vs. Roadway Segment Collisions - Fatal and Severe Collisions....................... 13 Figure 7. Collision Type – All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions .......................................................................... 14 Figure 8. Violation Category: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions ................................................................... 14 Figure 9. Motor Vehicle Involved With: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions ............................................... 15 Figure 10. Lighting Conditions: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions............................................................... 15 Figure 11. Weather Conditions: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions .............................................................. 16 Figure 12. Time of the Day: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions....................................................................... 16 Figure 13. F+SI Collisions: Roadway Segments and Intersections ............................................................ 17 Figure 14. Fatal and Severe Injury Collisions City of Chowchilla (2015-2019) ...................................... 18 Figure 15. F+SI Collisions by Type and Location.............................................................................................. 19 Figure 16. F+SI Collisions by Violation Category and Severity................................................................... 19 Figure 17. F+SI Collisions by Lighting and Location....................................................................................... 20 Figure 18. F+SI Collisions at Intersections by Time of the Day .................................................................. 20 Figure 19. Nighttime Collisions............................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 20. Pedestrian Collisions.............................................................................................................................. 24 Figure 21. Broadside Collisions............................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 22. Head-on Collisions ................................................................................................................................. 26 Figure 23. DUI Collisions ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 24. Chowchilla EPDO Score ........................................................................................................................ 29 Figure 25. High Injury Network............................................................................................................................... 31 List of Tables
Table 1. Document Review Summary......................................................................................................................5 Table 2. Collisions by Severity and Facility Type .............................................................................................. 11 Table 3. EPDO Score used in HSIP Cycle 10....................................................................................................... 28 Table 4. High Injury Intersections .......................................................................................................................... 32 Table 5. High Injury Corridors ................................................................................................................................. 33 Table 6. Existing Programs........................................................................................................................................ 35 Table 7. Safety Projects.............................................................................................................................................. 52 Table 8. List of Countermeasure Names ............................................................................................................. 54 Table 9. Potential Funding Sources....................................................................................................................... 55 City of Chowchilla
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Appendices
Appendix A: Matrix of Planning Goals, Policies, and Projects Appendix B: Consolidated Collision Database
Appendix C: HSIP Eligible Countermeasures
Appendix D: Countermeasure Toolbox
Appendix E: B/C Ratio Calculation - LRSM (2020)
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Executive Summary
The City of Chowchilla’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) is a comprehensive plan that creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze traffic safety related issues and recommend projects and countermeasures. The LRSP aims to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions through a prioritized list of improvements that can enhance safety on local roadways.
The LRSP takes a proactive approach to addressing safety needs. It is viewed as a guidance document that can be a source of information and ideas. It can also be a living document, one that is routinely reviewed and updated by City staff and their safety partners to reflect evolving collision trends and community needs and priorities. With the LRSP as a guide, the City will be able to ready to apply for grant funds, such as the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
Chapter 1 – Introduction
The Introduction presents the project, describes how this report is organized, summaries the vision and goals, the study area for the LRSP, details how the report is organized and introduces the safety partners.
Chapter 2 – Existing Planning Efforts
This chapter summarizes existing City and regional planning documents and projects that are relevant to the LRSP. It ensures that the recommendations of the LRSP are in line with existing goals, objectives, policies, or projects. This chapter summarized the following documents: City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan, Madera County Active Transportation Plan (2018), Downtown Design Guidelines (2017), Chowchilla Industrial Park Specific Plan (2018), Chowchilla City Budget 2020-2021, Short Range Transit Development Plan FY 2017/18- 2020/22, 2018 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy and SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor Planning Study and Downtown Master Plan (2020).
Chapter 3 – Collision Data Collection and Analysis
Collision data was obtained and analyzed for a five-year period from 2015 to 2019 from the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and the University of California at Berkeley SafeTREC’s Transportation Injury Mapping Service (TIMS).
The collision analysis identified general trends of collisions in the City of Chowchilla. For collisions of all severity, including PDO collisions, 85% collisions occurred at intersections.
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For collisions of all severity, including PDO collisions, 99 percent collisions have occurred at intersections. The most common collision type for collisions occurring at intersections is broadside collisions. One of the top priorities of the LRSP will be to address intersection safety at all intersections where collisions have historically occurred.
For fatal and severe injury (F+SI) collisions, major collision types include: broadside, head-on and pedestrian collisions. The broadside and head-on collisions predominantly occur at intersections. This calls for evaluating intersection conditions at these locations and throughout the City. Improvements at these locations may include larger or more signal heads at signalized intersections and installing roundabouts at unsignalized intersections. Replacing a two way stop controlled intersection with a roundabout can reduce severe collisions by 82% (FHWA, 2017)1 by lowering speeds and reducing conflict points which may benefit locations such as the intersection of Avenue 24 1/2 and Road 16.
About 38 percent of F+SI collisions involve a pedestrian. The maximum number of vehiclepedestrian collisions have been observed along the corridor Robertson Boulevard/SR 233. This calls for evaluating pedestrian conditions along this corridor and throughout the City that are unsafe for pedestrians. For example, improvements like reducing pedestrian crossing distances and installing pedestrian refuge islands, and bulb outs can help make these locations safer for pedestrians. Robertson Boulevard/Route 233 is in Caltrans right-of-way and the City would need to work with them to implement safety countermeasures.
About 46 percent of F+SI collisions have occurred at night. The maximum number of nighttime collisions have been observed along the corridor Robertson Boulevard/ SR233 and Avenue 24 1/2. This may indicate that lighting at these locations should be evaluated to insure lumen levels are adequate. Many different factors can contribute to nighttime collisions, such as low lighting levels that can be targeted with countermeasure, but extraneous factors can also contribute to nighttime injury such as alcohol use, sleep and fatigue. This calls for evaluating lighting conditions at these locations and installing segments lighting, installing or upgrade to larger or adding additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs, installing backplates with retroreflective boarders, and upgrade signs with new fluorescent sheeting.
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Chapter 4 - Emphasis Areas
Emphasis areas are a focus of the LRSP that are identified through the various collision types and factors resulting in fatal and severe injury collisions within the City of Chowchilla. The nine emphasis areas for Chowchilla are:
• Improve Intersection Safety
• Reduce Broadside Collisions
• Improve Pedestrian Safety
• Reduce Hit Object Collisions
• Reduce Head-on Collisions
• Reduce DUI Collisions
• Reduce School Collisions
• Reduce Younger Adult (Party at Fault) Collisions
Chapter 5 – Countermeasure Identification
Engineering countermeasures were selected for each of the high-risk locations and for the emphasis areas. These were based off of approved countermeasures from the Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual (LRSM) used in HSIP grant calls for projects. The intention is to give the City potential countermeasures for each location that can be implemented either in future HSIP calls for projects, or using other funding sources, such as the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Non-engineering countermeasures were also selected using the 4 E’s strategies, and are included with the emphasis areas.
Chapter 6 – Safety Projects
A set of four safety projects were created for high-risk intersections and roadway segments, using HSIP approved countermeasures. These safety projects are:
Project 1: Systemic Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections Project 2: Pedestrian Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections Project 3: Systemic Roadway Segment Improvements
Project 4: Pedestrian and Other Roadway Segment Improvements Chapter 7 – Evaluation and Implementation
The LRSP is a guidance document that is recommended to be updated every two to five years in coordination with the safety partners. The LRSP document provides engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency medical service related countermeasures that can be implemented throughout the City to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions. After implementing countermeasures, the performance measures for each emphasis area should be evaluated City of Chowchilla
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annually. The most important measure of success of the LRSP should be reducing fatal and severe injury collisions throughout the City. If the number of fatal and severe injury collisions does not decrease over time, then the emphasis areas and countermeasures should be reevaluated.
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What is a LRSP?
The Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) is a localized data-driven traffic safety plan that provides opportunities to address unique highway safety needs and reduce the number of fatal and severe injury collisions. The LRSP creates a framework to systematically identify and analyze traffic safety-related issues, and recommend safety projects and countermeasures. The LRSP facilitates the development of local agency partnerships and collaboration, resulting in the development of a prioritized list of improvements that can qualify for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding.
The LRSP is a proactive approach to addressing safety needs and is viewed as a living document that can be constantly reviewed and revised to reflect evolving trends, and community needs and priorities.
Vision and Goals of the LRSP
• Goal #1: Systematically identify and analyze roadway safety problems and recommend improvements
• Goal #2: Improve the safety of all road users by using proven effective countermeasures • Goal #3: Ensure coordination and response of key stakeholders to implement roadway safety improvements within Chowchilla
• Goal #4: Serve as a resource for staff who continually seek funding for safety improvements • Goal #5: Recommend how safety improvements can be made in a manner that is fair and equitable for all Chowchilla residents
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The City of Chowchilla is located in Madera County, California covering a total area of about 11 square miles, located in the Central Valley, 30 miles north of Fresno. The City’s estimated population is 18,310 (ACS 2019 1-year estimate). State Route (SR) 99 is the major highway that connect the City of Chowchilla to Fresno, Merced and other nearby cities.
Figure 1. City of Chowchilla
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Safety partners are vital to the development and implementation of an LRSP. For Chowchilla, these include Chowchilla Public Works, Chowchilla Police Department and the local school districts. A virtual stakeholder meeting among these departments/agencies was held on June 15, 2021 to review project goals and findings, and to solicit feedback from the group. The draft LRSP was then shared with stakeholders in March 2022 for final comments.
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This section summarizes the planning documents, projects underway, and studies reviewed for Chowchilla Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). The purpose is to ensure the LRSP vision, goals, and E’s strategies are aligned with prior planning efforts, planned transportation projects and non-infrastructure programs. The documents reviewed are listed below:
1. City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan;
2. Madera County Active Transportation Plan (2018);
3. Downtown Design Guidelines (2017);
4. Chowchilla Industrial Park Specific Plan (2018;
5. Chowchilla City Budget 2020-2021;
6. Short Range Transit Development Plan FY 2017/18- 2020/22;
7. 2018 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy;
8. SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor Planning Study and Downtown Master Plan (2020).
The following sections include brief descriptions of these documents and how they inform the development of the LRSP. A brief document summary is listed in Table 1. A more detailed list of upcoming projects and relevant policies is listed in Appendix A.
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Document Highlights
City of Chowchilla General Plan (2003) Circulation element of the plan details planned transportation improvements for the City of Chowchilla and includes bicycle, pedestrian, vehicle and transit policies.
Madera County Active
Transportations Plan (2018)
Details bicycle and pedestrian improvements on County
significant corridors. Includes many detailed priority bike and pedestrian projects, including 24 in bike projects and 10 pedestrian projects in Chowchilla.
Downtown Design Guidelines (2017) Details circulation and access of Downtown Chowchilla.
Pedestrian improvements will be given high priority in the downtown area, including marked thermoplastic decorative crosswalks and bulb outs.
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Plan (2018)
Details the land use plans for Chowchilla’s industrial park, with an emphasis on long-term economic growth and vitality, job creation, and revenue.
Chowchilla City Budget 2020-2021 Details the City budget for 2020-2021 and summarizes the accomplishments of the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Short Range Transit Development
Plan FY 2017/18- 2020/22
Transit development plan for Madera County, which focuses on analyzing service needs and recommending improvements. 2018 Regional Transportation Plan
Sustainable Communities Strategy
This is a very high-level plan, and it reaffirms Madera County’s commitment to sustainable communities. Contains some
projects in Chowchilla to be completed between 2020 and 2030.
SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor
Planning Study and Downtown
Master Plan (2020)
The study entails conceptual alternatives and design
recommendations that serve as a step towards reimagining Robertson Boulevard as a multi-modal corridor that will serve all its users.
City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan
The General Plan presents a consolidated framework of decisions for guiding where and how development should occur in Chowchilla through 2040. The General Plan recognizes that the Circulation Element is crucial to improve Chowchilla’s quality of life and economic prosperity.
Circulation not only covers the movement of automobiles, but the whole range of transportation alternatives, such as pedestrian, bicycle, air, truck, and rail.
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The Madera County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) envisions a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network across Madera County. As the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) is responsible for the adoption of the County’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as required by State and Federal law. The proposed pedestrian and bicycle network for the City of Chowchilla will greatly improve access within Chowchilla.
Downtown Design Guidelines (2017)
The community believes that supporting and enhancing the unique character of Downtown Chowchilla is essential. These design guidelines are intended to create a positive impact on the physical appearance and function within the downtown core and to accomplish the following objectives
• Promote a refreshing and inviting atmosphere in which people live and conduct business, shop, and enjoy entertainment
• Create an identifiable sense of place, beauty, and comfort • Enhance community pride
• Create an atmosphere that promotes and supports special events • Appeal to a variety of age groups, incomes, and cultures • Encourage creativity, architectural diversity, and exceptional design while recognizing the timeless character of existing buildings.
Chowchilla Industrial Park Specific Plan (2018)
The Chowchilla Industrial Park Specific Plan (Specific Plan) establishes long-term development goals, standards, and guidelines for the City of Chowchilla’s industrial park. The primary land uses will be industrial and commercial and will provide the City with long-term economic growth and vitality, job creation, and revenue. An important feature of the Specific Plan’s Circulation goal is to meet the City of Chowchilla’s goals for a more walkable community.
Chowchilla City Budget 2020-2021
The Chowchilla City Budget details the budget for the coming year for the City of Chowchilla.
The document has a specific street and roads division chapter that details the mission of the division as to provide the City’s taxpayers the most cost effective infrastructure and services possible, to enable them to live their lives and conduct their business in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner, in a community they can be proud of.
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7 Short Range Transit Development Plan FY 2017/18- 2020/22 This plan reflects Madera County’s “Short-Range Transit Development Plan” (SRTDP) for the fiveyear period, FY2017/18 through FY2021/22. The SRTDP is intended to serve as a guide for improving public transit agencies within Madera County. The plan reviews recent progress, evaluates existing operations and conditions, and recommends future strategic actions to effect positive changes. A key component of the SRTDP is the development of realistic operating and capital projections based on present and future performance of the existing systems over the next five years.
2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (San Joaquin Concil of Governments)
The RTP is a long-range transportation plan providing a vision for regional transportation investments over at least a 20-year period. The RTP provides an opportunity to identify transportation strategies that address mobility needs for the future. The RTP is updated every four (4) years to reflect changes in economic trends, State and federal project and funding requirements, progress made toward project implementation, and current socioeconomic trends.
SR 233/Robertson Boulevard Corridor Planning Study and Downtown Master Plan (2020) SR 233/Robertson Boulevard is a major regional corridor, acting as a spine for the local street network for the City of Chowchilla as well as a regional connector connecting cities across the region. The study entails conceptual alternatives and design recommendations that serve as a step towards reimagining Robertson Boulevard as a multi-modal corridor that will serve all its users.
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This chapter summarizes the results of a citywide collision analysis for collisions that have occurred in the City of Chowchilla between January 2015 and December 2019. A five-year citywide collision data set was retrieved from Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) and Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS).
The LRSP focuses on systemically identifying and analyzing traffic safety issues to recommend appropriate safety strategies and improvements. This chapter starts with an analysis of citywide collisions of all severity, including Property Damage Only (PDO) collisions, retrieved from Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) and Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Further on, a detailed analysis was conducted for high-injury collisions, including fatal and severe injury (F+SI) collisions that have occurred on Chowchilla’s roadways. After this data was separated, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted based on factors such as collision severity, type of collision, primary collision factor, lighting, weather and time of the day. The following is a brief overview of the sections:
1. Data Collection
2. Preliminary Collision Data
3. Fatal and Severe Injury Collisions
4. Geographic Collision Analysis
5. High Injury Network
6. Summary
Figure 2 illustrates all the injury collisions that have occurred in Chowchilla from January 2015 to December 2019.
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Collision data helps to understand different factors that might be influencing collision patterns and various factors leading to collisions in a given area. For the purpose of this analysis, a fiveyear city-wide collision data, from 2015 to 2019 was retrieved from Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) and Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). State route roadways were excluded from this analysis, with the exception of Robertson Boulevard/Route 233. Robertson Boulevard/Route 233 is a major roadway through the City of Chowchilla and accounts for a large share of fatal and severe injury collisions.
Preliminary Collision Data Analysis
Collision Classification
There were a total of 377 collisions reported City-wide from 2015 to 2019. There were 13 F+SI (fatal and severe injury) collisions, of which 8 collisions (2%) led to a severe injury and 5 collisions (1%) led to a fatality. Out of the remaining collisions, 279 collisions (74%) were PDO collisions, 61 collisions (16%) led to complaint of pain injury and 24 collisions (7%) led to a visible injury. Figure 3 illustrates the classification of all collisions based on severity.
Figure 3. Collisions by Severity (2015-2019)
The analysis first includes a comparative evaluation between all collisions and F+SI collisions, based on various factors including but on limited to: the collision trend, primary collision factor, collision type, facility type, motor vehicle involved with, weather, lighting, and time of the day.
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The collision data was separated by facility type, i.e. based on collisions occurring on intersections and roadway segments. For the purposes of the analysis, a collision was said to have occurred at an intersection if it occurred within 250 feet of it. The reported collisions categorized by facility type and collision severity are presented in Table 2.
Table 2. Collisions by Severity and Facility Type
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Total 5 372 377
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Of the total 377 collisions (including PDO collisions), the highest number of collisions (92 collisions) were observed in 2016 and the lowest number of collisions (55) were observed in 2019. Injury collisions were observed to increase from 2015 to 2016 and then decrease in 2019.
A total of 13 F+SI collisions occurred in the City of Chowchilla during the study period. They were observed to be the lowest (2 collision) in 2016 and 2017. Overall, F+SI collisions were observed to rise from 2016 to 2018, before decreasing in 2019. The highest number of F+SI collisions (4 collisions) occurred in the year 2018. Figure 4 illustrates the five-year collision trend for all collisions, F+SI collisions and also PDO collisions.
Figure 4. Five Year Collision Trend (2015-2019)
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When evaluating roadway segment vs. intersection collisions, it was observed that the majority of collisions occurred at intersections. In the City of Chowchilla, 1% of all collisions (5 collisions) occurred on roadway segments whereas 99% (372 collisions) occurred at intersections. When only F+SI collisions are considered, an even greater percentage of collisions occurred at intersections, with 100% (13 collisions) occurred at intersections. No F+SI collisions occurred on roadway segments. This classification by facility type can be observed in Figure 5 and Figure 6.
Figure 5. Intersection vs. Roadway Collisions - All Collisions Figure 6. Intersection vs. Roadway Segment Collisions - Fatal and Severe Collisions Collision Type
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Figure 7. Collision Type – All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions Violation Category
The most common violation category among all collisions was observed to be automobile right of way (20%), followed by unsafe speed (11%). The violation category for F+SI collisions are noticeably different. Driving under the influence (15%) and traffic signals and signs (15%) was observed to be major collision factors for F+SI collisions. Figure 8 illustrates the primary collision factor for all collisions and F+SI collisions.
Figure 8. Violation Category: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions Motor Vehicle Involved With
57% of all collisions were motor vehicle involved with other motor vehicle collisions. The remaining collisions include motor vehicle involved with fixed object (14%), motor vehicle involved with parked motor vehicle (12%) and motor vehicle involved with pedestrian (5%). The trends are noticeably different for fatal and severe injury collisions. Considering only F+SI 23%
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Figure 9. Motor Vehicle Involved With: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions Lighting
For collisions of all severity, 66% of collisions occurred in daylight and 23% of collisions occurred in the dark on streets with street lights. For F+SI collisions, 54% of collisions occurred in daylight and 31% of collisions occurred in the dark on streets with no street lights. The over occurrence of F +SI collisions compared to the total collisions during the night on streets with no street lights suggests lighting may be a factor. Figure 10 illustrates the lighting condition for all collisions and F+SI collisions.
Figure 10. Lighting Conditions: All Collisions vs. F+SI Collisions Weather
For all collisions, 89% of the collisions occurred during clear weather conditions, while 5% collisions occurred during cloudy weather conditions. For F+SI collisions, 100% of the collisions have occurred during clear weather conditions. Figure 11 illustrates the percentage distribution of weather conditions during occurrence of collisions of all severity as well as F+SI collisions. 38% 31%
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For collisions of all severity, the maximum number of collisions occurred between 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (10%) and the minimum number of collisions have occurred between 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (1%). For all F+SI collisions, maximum number (15%) of collisions have occurred between 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Figure 12 illustrates the percentage of collisions occurring during the day for all collisions as well as F+SI collisions.
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This section describes a detailed collision analysis performed for F+SI collisions occurring at roadway segments and intersections in the City of Chowchilla. Of the total 13 F+SI collisions that occurred in the City, 13 collisions (100%) occurred at intersections and 0 collisions occurred at roadway segment locations. This distribution is illustrated in Figure 13.
Figure 13. F+SI Collisions: Roadway Segments and Intersections The detailed collision analysis is effective for identifying high-risk locations by evaluating a shorter list of collisions that have led to a fatality or a severe injury. Collisions have been segregated by facility type and further analyzed taking into account the following five collision attributes:
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Figure 14 illustrates the F+SI collisions that occurred in the City from 2015 to 2019 by severity.
Of the 13 collisions, 5 led to fatalities that occurred at intersections and 8 led to severe injuries that occurred at intersections.
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For all the collisions that led to a fatality or severe injury at intersections, the most common collision types were head-on, broadside and vehicle/pedestrian collisions. Two of each of the City of Chowchilla
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Figure 15. F+SI Collisions by Type and Location
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For all collisions that led to a fatality or severe injury, two were DUI collisions and two were traffic signals and signs violations. Other violations that occurred at an intersection that led to a fatality were unsafe lane change, improper turning and a pedestrian violation. The results, with collision type, are shown in Figure 16.
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For all F+SI collisions, the highest number of collisions were severe injury collisions that occurred at an intersection during the daylight. Figure 17Error! Reference source not found. illustrates the lighting condition and the collision type as observed for F+SI collisions.
Figure 17. F+SI Collisions by Lighting and Location
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For all the F+SI collisions that occurred, three of them were head-on collisions that occurred primarily in the evening and early morning (between 6:00 pm and 3:00 am). Sideswipe and hit object collisions also occurred in the evening and early morning. Vehicle/pedestrian and broadside collisions occurred throughout the day. Figure 18 illustrates the collision type by the time of the day for all F+SI collisions.
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6 12-3 AM 3-6 AM 6-9 AM 9 AM - 12 PM 12- 3 PM 3 - 6 PM 6-9 PM 9 PM - 12 AM Head-On Sideswipe Broadside Hit Object Vehicle/Pedestrian City of Chowchilla
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21 Geographic Collision Analysis
This section describes a detailed geographic collision analysis performed for all injury collisions occurring at roadway segments and intersections in the City of Chowchilla. This analysis helps identify the hot-spots in the City, where certain type of collisions are historically observed to have occur. The above collision analysis was used to identify five main collision attributes that were found to be predominantly collision attributes of fatal and severe collisions in Chowchilla.
These five collision factors were identified to be nighttime collisions, pedestrian collisions, broadside collisions head-on collisions and DUI collisions.
Nighttime Collisions
For F+SI collisions in Chowchilla, 46% of collisions occurred at night compared to just 29% of all collisions, meaning nighttime collisions are more likely to result in a fatal or severe injury. Figure 19 shows the distribution of nighttime collisions throughout Chowchilla between 2015 and 2019. Robertson Blvd/ Route 233, Avenue 24 1/2, and North 8th Street have a higher concentration of nighttime collisions, compared to other Chowchilla roads. The Office of Traffic Safety ranked Chowchilla 7th out of 102 similar California cities with high levels of nighttime collisions (one being the highest, or worst)¹.
Pedestrian Collisions
For F+SI collisions in Chowchilla, 38% of collisions were pedestrian collisions compared to just 5% of all collisions, meaning pedestrian collisions are more likely to result in a fatal or severe injury. Figure 20 shows the distribution of pedestrian collision locations throughout Chowchilla between 2015 and 2019. North 15th Street, Robertson Boulevard/Route 233, North 3rd Street and South 14th Street have a higher concentration of pedestrian collisions, compared to other roads.
The Office of Traffic Safety ranked Chowchilla 30th out of 102 similar California cities with high levels of pedestrian collisions (one being the highest, or worst)2.
Broadside Collisions
For F+SI collisions in Chowchilla, 31% of collisions were broadside collisions. Figure 23Figure 21 shows the distribution of broadside collisions throughout Chowchilla between 2015 and 2019.
North 5th Street, North 3rd Street, and South 3rd Street have a higher concentration of broadside collisions, compared to other Chowchilla roads.
2 California Office of Traffic Safety. (2018). Office of Traffic Safety Rankings 2018. https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-research/crash-rankings-results/?wpv-wpcf-year=2018&wpv-wpcfcity_county=Chowchilla&wpv_filter_submit=Submit City of Chowchilla
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22 Head-on Collisions
For F+SI collisions in Chowchilla, 23% of collisions were head-on collisions compared to just 10% of all collisions. Figure 22 shows the distribution of head-on collisions throughout Chowchilla between 2015 and 2019. North 15th Street, Avenue 24 1/2, and Robertson Boulevard/Route 233 have a higher concentration of head-on collisions, compared to other Chowchilla roads.
Driving Under Influence (DUI) Collisions
For F+SI collisions in Chowchilla, 15% of collisions were DUI collisions. Figure 23 shows the distribution of collisions throughout Chowchilla between 2015 and 2019. North 15th Street, Robertson Boulevard/Route 233, and Ventura Avenue have a higher concentration of DUI collisions, compared to other Chowchilla roads. The Office of Traffic Safety ranked Chowchilla 23rd out of 102 similar California cities with high levels of alcohol involved collisions (one being the highest, or worst)3.
3 California Office of Traffic Safety. (2018). Office of Traffic Safety Rankings 2018. https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-research/crash-rankings-results/?wpv-wpcf-year=2018&wpv-wpcfcity_county=Chowchilla&wpv_filter_submit=Submit City of Chowchilla
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23 Figure 19. Nighttime Collisions
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24 Figure 20. Pedestrian Collisions
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25 Figure 21. Broadside Collisions
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26 Figure 22. Head-on Collisions
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27 Figure 23. DUI Collisions
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28 Collision Severity Weight
A collision severity weight was used to identify the high severity collision network, using the Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) method. The EPDO method accounts for both the severity and frequency of collisions by converting each collision to an equivalent number of property damage only (PDO) collisions. The EPDO method assigns a crash cost and score to each collision according to the severity of the crash weighted by the comprehensive crash cost.
These EPDO scores are calculated using a simplified version of the comprehensive crash costs per HSIP Cycle 10 application. The weights used in the analysis are shown below in Table 3.
Table 3. EPDO Score used in HSIP Cycle 10
Collision Severity EPDO Score
Fatal and Severe
Injury
165*
Visible Injury 11
Complaint of Pain 6
PDO 1
*This is the score used in HSIP Cycle 10 (2020) for collisions on roadways segments, to simplify the analysis this study uses the same score for all F+SI collisions regardless of location
The score for each high-risk location is calculated using the following formula:
EPDO = 165 x Fatal + 165 x Severe Injury + 11 x Visible Injury + 6 x Complaint of Pain + 1 x PDO The EPDO scores for all collisions can then be aggregated in a variety of ways to identify collision patterns, such as location hot-spots. The weighted collisions for Chowchilla were geolocated onto Chowchilla’s road network. Figure 24 shows the location and geographic concentration of collisions by their EPDO score.
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29 Figure 24. Chowchilla EPDO Score
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30 High-Injury Network
Following the detailed collision analysis, the next step was to identify the high-risk roadway segments and intersections in the City. The methodology for scoring and identifying the high injury locations is the same method used in the severity index section. Figure 25 shows the top 8 high-collision roadway segments, and top 11 high-collision intersections in the City of Chowchilla. This high collision network has a total of 34 injury collisions with 13 F+SI collisions, which represents 34% of injury collisions and 100% of F+SI collisions in the City of Chowchilla, but only about 7% of Chowchilla’s roadway network.
For the purposes of the high collision network analysis, intersections collisions include collisions that occurred within 250 feet of it and roadways include all collisions that occurred along the roadway except for collisions that occurred occur directly at an intersection, or collisions that are at a distance of 0 feet from the intersection as listed in the collision database.
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31 Figure 25. High Injury Network
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32 High Injury Intersections
11 intersections were identified as high injury intersections. There were a total of 12 F+SI collisions that occurred at these intersections. Out of the 12 collisions, 5 led to fatalities and 7 led to severe injury collisions. The intersection of Ave 24 ½ and Road 16 had the highest number of F+SI collisions, both of which were head-on collisions that led to a fatality.
Table 4. High Injury IntersectionsTable 4 lists the top 11 identified high injury intersections along with their collision total, number of F+SI collisions and their EPDO scores.
Table 4. High Injury Intersections
ID Intersections
Total F+SI Ped Night DUI
BroadsideHeadOn EPDO
Score Collisions
1 Ave 24 1/2 and Rd 16 2 2 1 2 0 0 2 330
2 15th and West
Robertson Blvd
6 1 5 0 0 0 0 194
3 West Robertson Blvd
and 8th St
4 1 0 2 1 1 0 183
4 7th and West
Robertson Blvd
3 1 1 3 0 1 0 182
5 Ave 24 1/2 and South
Chowchilla Blvd
2 1 0 1 0 0 0 171
6 South 3rd St and
Colusa Ave
2 1 0 0 0 2 0 171
7 North 5th Street and
Riverside Ave
1 1 0 0 0 1 0 165
8 Trinity Ave and South
3rd St
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 165
9 North 4th St and
Ventura Ave
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 165
10 Orange Ave and South
12th St
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 165
11 North 5th St and
Ventura Ave
1 1 0 1 1 1 0 165
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33 High Injury Corridors
Eight corridors were identified as high injury corridors. Out of the 15 injury collisions that occurred on these corridors, 2 were F+SI collisions. The corridor with the highest EPDO score was along Robertson Boulevard/SR 233.
Table 5 lists the top eight identified high injury corridors along with the number of F+SI collisions, total collisions and EPDO scores.
Table 5. High Injury Corridors
ID Corridors
Total F+SI Ped Night DUI
BroadsideHeadon
Length
(miles)
EPDO
Score Collisions
A
Robertson Blvd: Ave 24
1/2 to 99 SB On
Ramp/Off Ramp
7 1 2 3 0 1 0 2.0 201
B
Ave 24 ½: Road 16 ½ to
Chowchilla Blvd
1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.6 165
C
North 15th: Ventura
Ave to Robertson Blvd
2 0 1 1 1 0 2 0.6 22
D
Washington Rd: Kites
Way to Robertson Blvd
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.6 11
E
North 9th St: Ventura
Ave to Robertson Blvd
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.6 11
F
North 4th St: Ventura
Ave to Robertson Blvd
1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.6 6
G
Humboldt Ave: South
15th St to South 9th St
1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.6 6
H
Myer Dr: Kites Way to
Robertson Blvd
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.4 6
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34 4. Emphasis Areas
Emphasis areas are focus areas for the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) that are identified through the comprehensive collision analysis of the identified high injury network within the City of Chowchilla. Emphasis areas help in identifying appropriate safety strategies and countermeasures with the greatest potential to reduce collisions occurring at these high-risk locations. In addition, traffic safety related concerns were heard at the Stakeholders Meeting conducted for this plan on June 15, 2021.
This chapter summarizes the identified top eight emphasis areas, which includes a demographic analysis of the parties involved in the injury collisions that occurred in the City. These emphasis areas were derived from the systemic safety analysis of injury collisions (Appendix B) that occurred in the City from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019, along with safety concerns that were received as a part of the Stakeholder Outreach.
The 4 E’s of Traffic Safety
LRSP utilizes a comprehensive approach to safety incorporating “4 E’s of traffic safety”:
Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Emergency Medical Services. This approach recognizes that not all locations can be addressed solely by infrastructure improvements.
Incorporating the 4 E’s of traffic safety is often required to ensure successful implementation of significant safety improvements and reduce the severity and frequency of collisions throughout a jurisdiction. It is essential to identify emphasis area as they are area of opportunity to improve safety through the 4 E’s since they help address safety issues by incorporating element from each of the 4 Es.
• Education – An important tool in modifying behavioral aspects of traffic safety, education helps distribute knowledge about traffic safety. Educational campaigns for issues such as drinking and driving, texting and driving, distracted driving, wearing a helmet, etc., can be used to spread awareness that may inform the people about the rules of the road. • Enforcement - Increased enforcement with higher penalties and visible police presence often lead to awareness and instill safe driving behavior among motorists. • Engineering - These are high-level solutions that require analysis and construction, and lead to roadway infrastructure development to reduce collisions. Engineering solutions defer by locations and collision attributes and alter the structure or the flow of the roadway. • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – Collaboration with EMS leads to rapid responses to collision sites, and improved quality of care for roadway collision victims. The solutions involve strategies to decrease response times.
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35 Existing Traffic Safety Efforts
The City of Chowchilla already has implemented safety strategies corresponding to the 4 E’s of traffic safety. The strategies detailed in this memorandum can supplement these existing programs and concentrate them on high injury collision locations and crash types. These initiatives are summarized in the Table 6Error! Reference source not found. below:
Table 6. Existing Programs
Document/ Program Description E’s Addressed
Madera Safe Routes to School
Program
Madera Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a
countywide program that encourages and
enables school children to walk and bicycle
to school by implementing projects and
activities that improve the health, wellbeing, and safety of children and result in less traffic congestion and emissions caused
by school-related travel.
Engineering, Education,
Enforcement
Traffic Undulation (Street
Hump) Policy
Details the process to install speed humps
on roads requested by residents.
Engineering
Police Department/School
Partnership
Targeted enforcement and education
outreach coordinated between the school
and police department
Enforcement, Education
Factors Considered in the Determination of Emphasis Areas This section presents collision data analysis of collision type, collision factors, facility type, roadway geometries, analyzed for the various emphasized areas. Emphasis areas were determined by factors that led to the highest amount of injury collisions, with a specific emphasis on fatal and severe (F+SI) injury collisions. This section also presents comprehensive programs, policies and countermeasures to reduce collisions in specific emphasis areas.
Based on the systemic safety analysis that helped identified high-injury intersections and roadway segments, the top risk factors and emphasis areas determined are as follows:
1. Intersection safety
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36 a. Collisions within 250 feet radius of intersections
2. Broadside collisions
3. Pedestrian safety
4. Hit object collisions
5. Head on collisions
6. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) collisions
7. School area collisions (within one block of schools)
8. Reduce Young Adult (Party at Fault) collisions
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37 Emphasis Area 1: Improve Intersection Safety
Emphasis Area 1 - Improve Intersection Safety
Objectives Success Indicator
Improve intersection safety at high-risk intersections. A reduction in the number of fatal and severe injury collisions at high-risk intersections.
Action Target Output
Performance
Measure
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Education
Conduct public information and education
campaign for intersection safety laws regarding
traffic lights, stop signs, and turning left or right.
Awareness of
traffic safety laws
to be followed at
intersections.
Number of
education
campaigns.
Number of people reached by
education campaigns.
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at high-risk intersections
to monitor traffic law violations right-of-way
violations, and speed limit regulations.
Reduction in
intersection
collisions due to
traffic law
violations, rightof-way violations,
and speed limits.
Number of
citations and/or
warning tickets
issued.
Number of intersection
collisions related to traffic law
violations, right-of-way
violations, and speeding
compared to the previous year.
Engineering
• S02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, backplates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number
• S03, Improve signal timing (coordination,
phases, red, yellow, or operation)
• S08, Convert signal to mast arm (from
pedestal-mounted)
• S09, Install raised pavement markers and
striping (Through Intersection)
• S16/NS04/NS05, Convert intersection to
roundabout
• NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional
stop signs or other intersection
warning/regulatory signs
• NS07, Upgrade intersection pavement
markings (NS.I.)
• R01, Add Segment Lighting
• R22, Install/Upgrade signs with new
fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or
warning)
• R27, Install delineators, reflectors and/or
object markers
Reduction of traffic
safety complaints
at intersections.
Number of
intersections
improved.
Number of intersection crashes
related to traffic movement
compared to the previous year.
EMS
S05, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption
systems.
Coordinate with Public Works on designated
or frequently used emergency routes to
maintain clear line of sight at those
intersections for emergency access.
Decreased delay of
response time to
intersection
collisions.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to
the previous year.
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38 Emphasis Area 2: Reduce Broadside Collisions
Emphasis Area 2 – Reduce Broadside Collisions
Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce the number of fatal and severe injury broadside collisions. A reduction in the number of fatal and severe injury broadside collisions.
Action Target Output
Performance
Measure
Monitoring and Evaluation
Education
Conduct public information and education
campaign for intersection safety laws regarding
traffic lights, stop signs, and turning left or right.
Awareness of traffic
safety laws to be
followed at
intersections.
Number of
education
campaigns.
Online or print survey of public
response.
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at high-risk intersections
to monitor traffic law violations right-of-way
violations, and traffic signals and signs
violations.
Reduction in
intersection collisions
due to traffic law
violations, right-ofway violations, and
speed limits.
Number of
citations and/or
warning tickets
issued.
Number of broadside collisions
related to traffic law violations,
right-of-way violations, and
speeding compared to the
previous year.
Engineering
• S02, Improve signal hardware: lenses,
back-plates with retroreflective borders,
mounting, size, and number
• S03, Improve signal timing (coordination,
phases, red, yellow, or operation)
• S08, Convert signal to mast arm (from
pedestal-mounted)
• S09, Install raised pavement markers and
striping (Through Intersection)
• S16/NS04/NS05, Convert intersection to
roundabout
• NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional
stop signs or other intersection
warning/regulatory signs
• NS07, Upgrade intersection pavement
markings (NS.I.)
• R01, Add Segment Lighting
• R22, Install/Upgrade signs with new
fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or
warning)
• R27, Install delineators, reflectors and/or
object markers
Reduction of traffic
movement conflicts.
Number of
intersections
improved.
Number of broadside crashes
related to traffic movement
compared to the previous year
EMS
S05, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption
systems
Decreased response
time to collisions.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to the
previous year.
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39 Emphasis Area 3: Improve Pedestrian Safety
Emphasis Area 3 – Improve Pedestrian Safety
Objectives Success Indicator
Improve pedestrian infrastructure and develop safe walking environment for pedestrians
Reduction in the number of pedestrian-related
collisions within the City.
Action Target Output Performance
Measure
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Education
• Pedestrian safety campaigns and
outreach to raise their awareness of
pedestrian safety needs through media
outlets and public events.
• Create a simple pocket guide of
pedestrian laws for Chowchilla
Increase awareness for
pedestrian safety.
Number of
outreach events
for pedestrian
safety campaigns.
Number of attendees and
responses for pedestrian
safety campaigns.
Enforcement
• Implement strict penalties for violating
pedestrian laws.
• Continue to place a high priority on
enforcement of motorist and pedestrian
violations that most frequently cause
injuries and fatalities among pedestrians.
Reduction in
pedestrian right-ofway violation and
vehicle-pedestrian
conflict.
Number of
citations issued for
violating
pedestrian rightof-way.
Number of citations issues for
violating pedestrian right-ofway compared to the previous year.
Engineering
• S21PB, Modify signal phasing to
implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval
(LPI)
• NS07, Upgrade intersection pavement
markings (NS.I.)
• NS19PB, Install raised medians (refuge
islands)
• NS21PB/R35PB, Install/upgrade
pedestrian crossing (with enhanced
safety features)
• R36PB, Install raised pedestrian crossing
• R37PB, Install Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons (RRFB)
• High-visibility ladder crosswalks
• Mid-block curb extension
• Yield sign for pedestrian crossing at
crosswalk
Safe walking
environment for
pedestrians by
reducing the number
of pedestrian-related
collisions.
Number of
pedestrian-related
collisions.
Number of pedestrian-related
collisions compared to the
previous year.
EMS
Improve resource deployment for emergency
responses at collision sites.
Decrease response
time.
Number of
pedestrian
collision-related
casualty dealt by
EMS.
Number of pedestrian
collision-related casualty dealt
by EMS compared to the
previous year.
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40 Emphasis Area 4: Reduce Hit object Collisions
Emphasis Area 4 – Reduce Hit Object Collisions
Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce the number of collisions due to unsafe speeding and impaired driving that result in hit object collisions.
Reduction in the number of fatal and severe
injury collisions due to hit object collisions on all
City roads.
Action Target
Output
Performance
Measure
Monitoring and Evaluation
Education
Conduct public education and outreach activities
that elevate the awareness of the dangers of
speeding.
Awareness
about the
dangers of
speeding.
Number of
public outreach
events.
Number of attendees of public
outreach events.
Enforcemen
t • Increase the number of sobriety checkpoints
and saturation patrol to increase visibility of
enforcement.
• Increase penalties for repeat offenders.
Reduce the
number of
unsafe
speeding
violations.
Number of
citations issued
for unsafe
speeding.
Number of citations issued for
unsafe speeding, compared to
the previous year.
Engineering
• S09, Install raised pavement markers and
striping (Through Intersection)
• S11, Improve pavement friction (High Friction
Surface Treatments)
• S12, Install raised median on approaches (S.I.)
• NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional stop
signs or other intersection warning/regulatory
signs
• NS07, Upgrade intersection pavement
markings (NS.I.)
• NS11, Improve sight distance to intersection
(Clear Sight Triangles)
• NS12, Improve pavement friction (High
Friction Surface Treatments)
• R05, Install impact attenuators
• R22, Install/Upgrade signs with new
fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or warning)
• R27, Install delineators, reflectors and/or
object markers
• Simplify turn configurations.
• Decrease curb radius of intersections.
Reduce the
number of fatal
and severe
injury collisions
resulted from
unsafe
speeding.
Number of fatal
and severe injury
collisions
resulted from
unsafe speeding.
Number of fatal and severe injury
collisions resulted from unsafe
speeding, compared to the
previous year.
EM
S
Decrease
response time.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to the
previous year.
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41 Emphasis Area 5: Reduce Head-on Collisions
Emphasis Area 5 – Reduce Head-On Collisions
Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries caused due to head on collisions.
A reduction in the number of fatal and
severe injury head on collisions.
Action Target Output
Performance
Measure
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Education
Conduct public information and education
campaign for intersection safety laws regarding
traffic lights, stop signs, and turning left or right.
Awareness of traffic
safety laws to be
followed at
intersections.
Number of
education
campaigns
Online or print survey of
public response.
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at high-risk intersections to
monitor traffic law violations right-of-way
violations, and speed limit laws.
Reduction in
intersection collisions
due to traffic law
violations, right-of-way
violations, and speed
limits.
Number of
tickets issued.
Number of head-on
collisions related to traffic
law violations, right-of-way
violations, and speeding
compared to the previous
year.
Engineering
• S02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, backplates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number
• S03, Improve signal timing (coordination,
phases, red, yellow, or operation)
• S08, Convert signal to mast arm (from
pedestal-mounted)
• S09, Install raised pavement markers and
striping (Through Intersection)
• S16/NS04/NS05, Convert intersection to
roundabout
• NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional
stop signs or other intersection
warning/regulatory signs
• NS07, Upgrade intersection pavement
markings (NS.I.)
• R01, Add Segment Lighting
• R22, Install/Upgrade signs with new
fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or warning)
• R27, Install delineators, reflectors and/or
object markers
Reduction of traffic
movement conflicts.
Number of
intersections
improved.
Number of head-on crashes
related to traffic movement
compared to the previous
year
EMS
S05, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption
systems
Decreased response
time to collisions.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to
the previous year.
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42 Emphasis Area 6: Reduce DUI Collisions
Emphasis Area 6: Reduce Driving Under Influence (DUI) Collisions Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce the number of DUI collisions. Reduction in the number of DUI collisions within the City.
Action Target Output Performance
Measure
Monitoring and Evaluation
Education
Distribute brochures/fliers with DUI information at
public events.
Educate drivers
about DUI
collisions and
penalties
associated.
Number of
brochures/fliers,
with response
survey, distributed
each year.
Number of survey responses
received.
Enforcement
Targeted enforcement at locations with most DUI
collisions during the nighttime, and implement strict
penalties for such violations.
DUI checkpoints during the nighttime.
Reduction in
the number of
DUI violations.
Number of
citations issued
for DUI violations.
Number of citations issued
for DUI violations,
compared to the previous
year.
Engineering
• S02, Improve signal hardware: lenses, backplates with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and number
• S08, Convert signal to mast arm (from pedestalmounted) • NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional stop
signs or other intersection warning/regulatory
signs
Reduction in
the number of
DUI violations
leading to hit
object and
other
collisions.
Number of DUI
violations leading
to hit object and
other collisions.
Number of DUI violations
leading to hit object and
other collisions, compared
to the previous year.
EMS
S05, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems Decrease response time.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to
the previous year.
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43 Emphasis Area 7: Reduce School Collisions
Emphasis Area 7: Reduce School Area Collisions
Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce the number of collisions near schools (within one block of schools). Reduction in the number of collisions near schools (within one block of schools).
Action Target Output Performance
Measure
Monitoring and Evaluation
Education
Distribute brochures/fliers with traffic safety
information at schools.
Educate parents and
students about traffic
safety.
Number of
brochures/fliers/e
mails, distributed
each year.
Number of
brochures/fliers/emails,
compared to the previous
year.
Enforcement
Continued targeted enforcement at school. Reduction in the number of school
area collisions (within
one block of
schools).
Number of day of
targeted
enforcement near
school areas
(within one block
of schools).
Number of day of targeted
enforcement near school
areas, compared to the
previous year.
Engineering
• NS21PB/R35PB, Install/upgrade pedestrian
crossing (with enhanced safety features
such as bulb outs)
• R36PB, Install raised pedestrian crossing
• R37PB, Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons (RRFB)
• High-visibility ladder crosswalks
• Mid-block curb extension
• In-road yield sign for pedestrian crossing
at crosswalk
• NS06, Install/upgrade larger or additional
stop signs or other intersection
warning/regulatory signs
Reduction in the
number of traffic
violations near
school areas (within
one block of
schools).
Number of traffic
violations near
school areas
(within one block
of schools).
Number of traffic violations
near school areas,
compared to the previous
year.
EMS
S05, Install emergency vehicle pre-emption
systems
Decrease response
time.
EMS vehicle
response time.
Response time compared to
the previous year.
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44 Emphasis Area 8: Reduce Young Adult (Party at Fault) Collisions Emphasis Area 9: Reduce Young Adult (Party at Fault) Collisions Objectives Success Indicator
Reduce young adult party at fault collisions Reduction in the number of fatal and severe injury collisions involving young adults.
Action Target
Output
Performance
Measure
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Education
Target education programs for young
adults. Distribute brochures/fliers with
basic red light running, speeding,
distracted driving, aggressive driving and
stop sign violations information at high
schoolers and driver training programs.
Include statistics of young adult larger risks
of fatalities.
Expand the use of web-based social media
resources such as YouTube, Facebook and
Twitter for teens and young adults
Educate
younger
drivers about
running red
lights,
aggressive
driving,
intoxicated
driving,
distracted
driving,
speeding and
stop signs
rules and
consequences
associated.
Number of
brochures/fliers,
with response
survey,
distributed each
year, number of
collisions
involving young
adults.
Number of educational
materials distributed.
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45 5.Countermeasure Identification
This section summarizes the process of selecting countermeasures on Chowchilla streets as part of the analysis for the LRSP. Countermeasures were selected for each of the identified high-risk intersections and roadway segments based on extensive review of existing conditions at the site and characteristics of identified collisions on the High Injury Network.
Identified collision factors and existing conditions were cross referenced with the Caltrans LRSM identified countermeasures that are HSIP approved. Countermeasures that best fit the site and had the highest opportunity for systemic implementation were selected. Countermeasures were selected not only for each high-risk location, but also for each identified citywide Emphasis Area.
Identification of Countermeasures
In 2010, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a set of three manuals local and rural road owners to present a simple, data driven safety analysis framework for rural agencies across the country. In conjunction with these documents, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Local Roadway Safety Manual (LRSM). The goal of this manual is to “maximize the safety benefits for local roadways by encouraging all local agencies to proactively identify and analyze their safety issues and to position themselves to compete effectively in Caltrans’ statewide, data-driven call-for-projects.”4 Although, the LRSM identifies all of California’s local roadway safety issues and the countermeasures that address them, this document only highlights the issues and countermeasures relevant to the local roads of the City of Chowchilla. This section identifies the different solutions for the City from HSIP-qualified and non-HSIP countermeasures. It also provides a brief description along with their corresponding crash reduction factors (CRF), expected life and baseline cost. An excerpt of the LRSM, detailing each available HSIP countermeasure referenced in the recommendations tables, is included as Appendix C.
The countermeasures have been divided into three categories:
• Signalized (S) – countermeasures only applicable for signalized intersections; • Non-Signalized (NS) – countermeasures only applicable to stop-controlled, or uncontrolled intersections;
• Roadway Segment (RS) – countermeasures only applicable to roadway segments; • Other (O) – countermeasures that do not qualify for HSIP funding.
4 https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/hsip/2020/lrsm2020.pdf City of Chowchilla
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46 Draft Countermeasure Toolbox
Appendix D detail the draft countermeasures for each high-risk location and Emphasis Area, separated by intersections and roadway segments. While not all of these countermeasures will be included in the resulting safety projects, they are included to give the City a toolbox for implementing future safety improvements through other means, such as the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Signalized Intersections Countermeasures
S02 – Improve signal hardware: lenses, back-plates
with retroreflective borders, mounting, size, and
number. Signalized intersections with a high frequency of right-angle and rear-end crashes occurring because drivers are unable to see traffic signals sufficiently in advance to safely negotiate the intersection being approached.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
15%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $40,000 per
intersection
S13 – Install pedestrian median fencing on
approaches
Signalized Intersections with high pedestrian-generators nearby (e.g. transit stops) may experience a high volumes of pedestrians J-walking across the travel lanes at mid-block locations instead of walking to the intersection and waiting to cross during the walk-phase. When this safety issue cannot be mitigated with signal timing and shoulder/sidewalk treatments, then installing a continuous pedestrian barrier in the median may be a viable solution.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
35%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $2,000 per
intersection
S21PB - Modify signal phasing to implement a
Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI). A leading pedestrian interval (LPI) gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter an intersection 3-7 seconds before vehicles are given a green indication. With this head start, pedestrians can better establish their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles have priority to turn left.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
15%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $4,000 per
intersection
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47 Non-Signalized Intersections Countermeasures
NS01 – Add intersection lighting. Non-signalized
intersections that have a disproportionate number of nighttime crashes and do not currently provide lighting at the intersection or at its approaches. Crash data should be studied to ensure that safety at the intersection could be improved by providing lighting (this strategy would be supported by a significant number of crashes that occur at night).
• Crash Reduction Factor –
40%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $100,000 per
intersection
NS06 – Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs
or other intersection warning/regulatory signs. The
visibility of intersections and, thus, the ability of approaching drivers to perceive them can be enhanced by installing larger regulatory and warning signs at or prior to intersections. A key to success in applying this strategy is to select a combination of regulatory and warning sign techniques appropriate for the conditions on a particular unsignalized intersection approach. • Crash Reduction Factor –
15%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $4,200 per
intersection
NS07 – Upgrade intersection pavement markings
(NS.I.). Unsignalized intersections that are not clearly visible to approaching motorists, particularly approaching motorists on the major road. The strategy is particularly appropriate for intersections with patterns of rear-end, right-angle, or turning crashes related to lack of driver awareness of the presence of the intersection
• Crash Reduction Factor –
25%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $900 per
intersection
NS20 – Install pedestrian crossing at uncontrolled
locations (signs and markings only). Adding pedestrian
crossings has the opportunity to enhance pedestrian safety at locations noted as being problematic. Pavement markings delineate a portion of the roadway that is designated for pedestrian crossing. These markings will often be different for controlled verses uncontrolled locations
• Crash Reduction Factor –
25%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $5,000
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48 NS21 – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing at
uncontrolled locations (with enhanced safety
features). Adding pedestrian crossings that include enhances safety features has the opportunity to enhance pedestrian safety at locations noted as being especially problematic. The enhanced safety elements help delineate a portion of the roadway that is designated for pedestrian crossing.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
35%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $15,000
Roadway Countermeasures
R01 – Add segment lighting. Providing roadway lighting
improves the safety during nighttime conditions by (1) making drivers more aware of the surroundings, which improves
drivers' perception-reaction times, (2) enhancing drivers' available sight distances to perceive roadway characteristic in advance of the change, and (3) improving non-motorist's visibility and navigation.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
35%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $100,000
R21 – Improve pavement friction (High Friction
Surface Treatments). Nationally, this countermeasure is referred to as "High Friction Surface Treatments" or HFST. Areas as noted having crashes on wet pavements or under dry
conditions when the pavement friction available is significantly less than actual roadway speeds; including but not limited to curves, loop ramps, intersections, and areas with short stopping or weaving distances.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
55%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $15,000
R22 – Install/Upgrade signs with new fluorescent
sheeting (regulatory or warning). The target for this
strategy should be on roadway segments with patterns of head on, nighttime, non-intersection, run-off road, and sideswipe crashes related to lack of driver awareness of the presence of a specific roadway feature or regulatory requirement. Ideally this type of safety CM would be combined with other sign
evaluations and upgrades (install chevrons, warning signs, delineators, markers, beacons, and relocation of existing signs per MUTCD standards.).
• Crash Reduction Factor –
15%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $2,000
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49 R27 – Install delineators, reflectors and/or object
markers. Roadways that have an unacceptable level of crashes on curves (relatively flat to sharp) during periods of light and darkness. Any road with a history of fixed object crashes is a candidate for this treatment, as are roadways with similar fixed objects along the roadside that have yet to experience crashes. • Crash Reduction Factor –
15%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $2,000
R28 – Install edge-lines and centerlines. Any road with a history of run-off-road right, head-on, opposite-directionsideswipe, or run-off-road-left crashes is a candidate for this treatment - install where the existing lane delineation is not sufficient to assist the motorist in understanding the existing limits of the roadway. Depending on the width of the roadway, various combinations of edge line and/or center line pavement markings may be the most appropriate.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
25%
• Expected Life – 10 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $10,000
R34PB – Install sidewalk/pathway (to avoid walking
along roadway). Sidewalks and walkways provide people
with space to travel within the public right-of-way that is separated from roadway vehicles. The presence of sidewalks on both sides of the street has been found to be related to significant reductions in the “walking along roadway”
pedestrian crash risk compared to locations where no sidewalks or walkways exist.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
80%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $150,000
R35PB – Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing (with
enhanced safety features). Adding pedestrian crossings
has the opportunity to greatly enhance pedestrian safety at locations noted as being problematic. The enhanced safety elements, which may include curb extensions, medians and pedestrian crossing islands, beacons, and lighting, combined with pavement markings delineating a portion of the roadway that is designated for pedestrian crossing.
• Crash Reduction Factor –
35%
• Expected Life – 20 years
• Baseline Cost –
Approximately $25,000
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50 Other Countermeasures
Bulb outs/curb extensions. Curb extensions (also called bulb-outs) extend the sidewalk into the parking lane to narrow the roadway and provide additional pedestrian space at key locations; they can be used at corners and at mid-block. Curb extensions enhance pedestrian safety by increasing pedestrian visibility, shortening crossing distances, slowing turning vehicles, and visually narrowing the roadway.
Speed Feedback Signs. Speed feedback signs, also known as dynamic speed displays, provide drivers with feedback about their speed in relationship to the posted speed limit. When appropriately complemented with police enforcement, speed feedback signs can be an effective method for reducing speeds at a desired location.
In Road Yield/stop Signs. In-street pedestrian crossing signs (MUTCD R1-6 or R1-6a) are placed within the roadway, either between travel lanes or in a median. The sign may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-way at an unsignalized pedestrian crossing. This countermeasure is used with other crosswalk visibility enhancements to indicate optimal or preferred locations for people to cross and to help reinforce the driver requirement to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at crossing locations.
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51 6. Safety Projects
High-Collision Network Projects
This section summarizes the process of selecting safety projects as part of the analysis for the City of Chowchilla’s LRSP. The next step after the identification of high-risk locations, emphasis areas and applicable countermeasures is to identify location-specific safety improvements for all high-risk roadway segments and intersections.
Specific countermeasures and improvements were selected from the 2020 LRSM, where:
• S refers to improvements at signalized locations,
• NS refers to improvements at non-signalized locations, and • R refers to improvements at roadway segments.
The corresponding number refers to the countermeasure number in the LRSM (2020). The countermeasures were grouped into safety projects for high-risk intersections and roadway segments. A total of six safety projects were developed. All countermeasures were identified based on the technical teams’ assessment of viability that consisted of extensive analysis, observations, and City staff input. The most applicable and appropriate countermeasures as identified have been grouped together to form projects that can help make high-risk locations safer.
Table 7 lists the safety projects for high-risk intersections and roadway segments, along with total base planning level cost (2021 dollar amounts) estimates and the resultant preliminary Benefit-Cost (B/C) Ratio. The “Total Benefit” estimates were calculated for the proposed improvements being evaluated in the proactive safety analysis. This “Total Benefit” is divided by the “Total Cost per Location” estimates for the proposed improvements, giving the resultant B/C Ratio. The B/C Ratio Calculation follows the methodology as mentioned in the LRSM (2020). This calculation is outlined in Appendix E.
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52 Table 7. Safety Projects
Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per
Location
B/C
Ratio
Project 1 - Systemic Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections Ave 24 1/2 and Rd 16 NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 88,480
51.37 West Robertson Blvd and 8th St NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 68,250 7th and West Robertson Blvd NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 69,440
Ave 24 1/2 and South Chowchilla Blvd NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 81,704 South 3rd St and Colusa Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 77,070
North 5th Street and Riverside Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 61,544 North 4th St and Ventura Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 60,284
Orange Ave and South 12th St NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 129,024
North 5th St and Ventura Ave NS01 NS06 NS07 $ 61,488
Project 2: Pedestrian Improvements at Unsignalized Intersections South 3rd St and Colusa Ave NS20PB $ 14,700
14.91 North 5th Street and Riverside Ave NS20PB $ 13,160 Trinity Ave and South 3rd St NS20PB $ 10,640
North 4th St and Ventura Ave NS20PB $ 2,940
Orange Ave and South 12th St NS20PB $ 1,120
Robertson Blvd and 13th St NS22PB $ 208,600
Orange St and S 11th St NS20PB $ 16,660
Orange St and S 13th St NS20PB $ 18,620
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53 Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per
Location
B/C
Ratio
Trinity Ave and S 11th St NS20PB $ 40,474
Trinity Ave and S 13th St NS20PB $ 11,970
Riverside Ave and N 13th St NS20PB $ 7,980
West Robertson Blvd and 8th St NS21PB $ 24,080
7th and West Robertson Blvd NS21PB $ 10,080
Project 3: Systemic Roadway Segment Improvements
Robertson Blvd: Ave 24 1/2 to 99 SB On
Ramp/Off Ramp
R01 R22 R27 $ 125,955
9.52 Ave 24 ½: Road 16 ½ to Chowchilla
Blvd
R01 R22 R27 $ 150,280
North 15th: Venutra Ave to Robertson
Blvd
R01 R22 R27 $ 88,064
Washington Rd: Kites Way to Robertson
Blvd
R01 R22 R27 $ 46,260
North 4th St: Ventura Ave to Robertson
Blvd
R01 R22 R27 $ 90,820
Humboldt Ave: South 15th St to South
9th St
R01 R22 R27 $ 83,540
Myer Dr: Kites Way to Robertson Blvd R01 R22 R27 $ 55,124 Project 4: Pedestrian and Other Roadway Segment Improvements Robertson Blvd: Ave 24 1/2 to 99 SB On
Ramp/Off Ramp
R28 R34PB R35PB $ 1,713,194 5.87
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54 Location CM1 CM2 CM3 Cost per
Location
B/C
Ratio
Washington Rd: Kites Way to Robertson
Blvd
R28 R35PB $ 34,664
North 9th St: Ventura Ave to Robertson
Blvd
R28 R34PB $ 349,986
North 4th St: Ventura Ave to Robertson
Blvd
R28 R34PB $ 241,892
Humboldt Ave: South 15th St to South
9th St
R28 R34PB R35PB $ 170,660
Myer Dr: Kites Way to Robertson Blvd R28 R35PB $ 30,926 Notes: CM – countermeasure. B/C ratio is the dollar amount of benefits divided by the cost of the countermeasure.
Table 8. List of Countermeasure Names
Countermeasure Name
NS01- Add intersection lighting
NS06 –Install/upgrade larger or additional stop signs or other intersection warning/regulatory signs NS07 - Upgrade intersection pavement markings
NS20PB - Install pedestrian crossing at uncontrolled locations (new signs and markings only) NS21PB - Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing at uncontrolled locations (with enhanced safety features)
NS22PB - Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) R01- Add segment lighting
R22 - Install/Upgrade signs with new fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or warning) R27- Install delineators, reflectors and/or object markers R28 - Install edge-lines and centerlines
R34PB- Install sidewalk/pathway (to avoid walking along roadway) R35PB - Install/upgrade pedestrian crossing (with enhanced safety features) City of Chowchilla
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55 7. Evaluation and Implementation
This chapter describes the steps the City may take to evaluate the success of this plan and steps needed to update the plan in the future. The LRSP is a guidance document and requires periodic updates to assess its efficacy and re-evaluate potential solutions. It is recommended to update the plan every two to five years in coordination with the identified safety partners. This document was developed based on community needs, stakeholder input, and collision analysis conducted to identify priority emphasis areas throughout the City. The implementation of strategies under each emphasis area would aim to reduce fatal and severe injury collisions in the coming years.
Funding is a critical component of implementing any safety project. While the HSIP program is a common source of funding for safety projects, there are numerous other funding sources that could be pursued for such projects. Potential funding sources are listed below in Table 9.
Table 9. Potential Funding Sources
Funding
Source
Funding
Agency
Amount
Available
Next
Estimated
Call for
Projects
Applicable
E’s
Notes
Active
Transportation
Program
Caltrans,
California
Transportation
Commission
~$223
million per
year
2022
Engineering,
Education
Can use used for most
active transportation
related safety projects as
well as education
programs
Highway Safety
Improvement
Program
Caltrans TBD Early 2022 Engineering
Most common grant
source for safety projects
Surface
Transportation
Block Group
Program
FHWA
(Administered
through MCTC)
Varies by FY TBD Engineering
Typically used for roadway
projects
Congestion
Mitigation and
Air Quality
(CMAQ)
FHWA
(Administered
through MCTC)
Varies by FY TBD Engineering
Focused on projects that
improve air quality
Office of Traffic
Safety Grants
California Office
of Traffic Safety
Varies by
grant
Closes
January 31st
annually
Education,
Enforcement,
Emergency
Response
10 grants available to
address various
components of traffic
safety
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56 Funding
Source
Funding
Agency
Amount
Available
Next
Estimated
Call for
Projects
Applicable
E’s
Notes
Affordable
Housing and
Sustainable
Communities
Program
Strategic Growth
Council and
Dept. of Housing
and Community
Development
~$405
million
2022
Engineering,
Education
Must be connected to
affordable housing
projects; typically focuses
on bike/ped
infrastructure/programs
Urban Greening
California
Natural
Resources
Agency
$28.5 million 2022 Engineering
Focused on
bike/pedestrian
infrastructure and greening
public spaces
Local Streets and
Road
Maintenance and
Rehabilitation
CTC (distributed
to local
agencies)
$1.5 billion
statewide
N/A;
distributed
by formula
Engineering
Typically pays for road
maintenance type projects
RAISE Grant USDOT ~$1 billion 2022 Engineering
Typically used for larger
infrastructure projects
Sustainable
Transportation
Equity Project
California Air
Resources Board
~$19.5
million
TBD; most
recent call
in 2020
Engineering,
Education
Targets projects that will
increase transportation
equity in disadvantaged
communities
Transformative
Climate
Communities
Strategic Growth
Council
~$90 million
TBD; most
recent call
in 2020
Engineering
Funds community-led
projects that achieve major
reductions in greenhouse
gas emissions in
disadvantaged
communities.
Implementation
The LRSP document provides engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency medical service related countermeasures that can be implemented throughout the City to reduce F+SI collisions. It is recommended that the City of Chowchilla implement the selected projects highcollision locations in coordination with other projects proposed for the City’s infrastructure development in their future Capital Improvement Plans.
The success of the LRSP can be achieved by fostering communication among the City and the safety partners.
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57 Monitoring and Evaluation
For the success of the LRSP, it is crucial to monitor and evaluate the four E-strategies continuously. Monitoring and evaluation help provide accountability, ensures the effectiveness of the countermeasures for each emphasis area, and help making decisions on the need for new strategies. The process would help the City make informed decisions regarding the implementation plan’s progress and accordingly, update the goals and objectives of the plan.
After implementing countermeasures, the strategies should be evaluated annually as per their performance measures. The evaluation should be recorded in a before-after study to validate the effectiveness of each countermeasure as per the following observations:
• Number of fatal and severe injury collisions
• Number of police citations
• Number of public comments and concerns
Evaluation should be conducted during similar time periods and durations each year. The most important measure of success of the LRSP should be reduction in fatal and severe injury collisions throughout the City. If the number of F+SI collisions doesn’t decrease initially, then the countermeasures should be evaluated as per the other observations, as mentioned above. The effectiveness of the countermeasures should be compared to the goals for each emphasis area.
LRSP Update
The LRSP is a guidance document and is recommended to be updated every two to five years after adoption. After monitoring performance measures focused on the status and progress of the E’s strategies in each emphasis area, the next LRSP update can be tailored to resolve any continuing safety problems. The City of Chowchilla’s Public Works Department will be accountable for the progress of the plan goals. An annual stakeholder meeting with the safety partners is also recommended to discuss the progress for each emphasis area and oversee the implementation plan. The document should then be updated as per the latest collision data, emerging trends, and the E’s strategies’ progress and implementation.
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58 Appendices:
Appendix A: Table of Policies and Projects from the Literature Review:
Document Relevant Goals, Policies, and Projects
City of Chowchilla
General Plan (2003)
Goals
• Plan for, create, and maintain an efficient, cost effective, safe, and coordinated multi-modal circulation system, serving the needs of a variety of users.
• Plan for and develop streets in accordance with the ultimate functions they have been designated to serve.
• Minimize conflicts between different types of vehicular traffic and to discourage the intrusion of both through traffic and truck traffic into residential areas.
• Provide for reasonably safe and efficient non-motorized (bicycle facilities and pedestrian) access within the City.
Madera Active
Transportation Plan
2018
Bicycle Priority Projects
• SR 233 (E/W Robertson Blvd) Class IV Separated Bikeways • SR 233 (E/W Robertson Blvd) Class II Bike Lanes
• Kings Avenue Class II Bike Lanes
• 11th Street Class III Bike Boulevard with Traffic Calming • Ventura Avenue Class II Bike lanes
• Riverside Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard with Traffic Calming • Ave 25 ½ Howell Road Class II Bike Lanes
• Santa Cruz Boulevard Class II Bike Lanes
• Humboldt Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard with Traffic Calming • 1
st Street Class III Bike Boulevard with Traffic Calming • Road 15 ½ Class II Bike Lanes
• Road 24 ½ Class II Bike Lanes
Pedestrian Priority Projects
• Robertson Boulevard & S 11th Street - Install crosswalks, curb extensions and ped countdown heads
• Kings Avenue – Sidewalk gap closure
• 11th Street – Sidewalk gap closure
• S 11th Street and Humboldt Avenue – Install high visibility crosswalks and curb extensions
• Ventura Ave – Install crosswalks, curb extensions
• Riverside Ave – Sidewalk gap closure
• N 15th Street – Install crosswalks and curb extensions City of Chowchilla
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• S 8th Street – Sidewalk gap closure
• Stephens Elementary School 6th Street – Sidewalk gap closure, RRFB and curb extensions
• CA-233 – Sidewalk gap closure
Downtown Design
Guidelines
Sidewalk Policies
• All sidewalks shall have a clear minimum four (4’) feet width for unfettered pedestrian movement (six (6’) feet minimum is preferred).
• A portion of the sidewalk should include colored and stamped concrete along the curb and around the area for tree cut-outs at a minimum.
Crosswalk Policies
• Provide visual clues to alert drivers that pedestrians have the right of way such as the following:
• Provide special paving textures and/or colors for pedestrian crossings at intersections and parking areas. Use of
Thermoplastic in crosswalks is preferred. Thermoplastic improves pedestrian safety at intersections and midblock crossings, is durable, and provides decorative enhancement to the
streetscape.
Chowchilla Industrial
Park Specific Plan
(2018)
Bicycle Projects
• Class I Multi Use Trail- Berenda Slough, the entire length of the Plan Area
• Class I Multi Use Trail - Road 16 from Mariposa Street to Berenda Slough
• Class II Bike Lane - New collector street (Prosperity Boulevard) from Robertson Boulevard to Chowchilla Boulevard
• Class II Bike lane Mariposa Street, from Road 16 to Front Street Chowchilla City
Budget 2020-2021
Service Description
• Provide safe and efficient streets for residents and workers; • Actively participate in the collective effort with engineering, staff, and the public on Capital
Improvement Projects;
• Overlay/reconstruct streets as identified by the Pavement Management Plan and maintain streets with
an emphasis on prevention;
• Maintain and improve traffic signs road stripping and other markings.
Major Accomplishments in FY 2019-2020
• Completed Fuller Street Safe Routes to School Project; • Completed Wilson School improvement project;
• Completed 5th Street curve to road 16 rehabilitation project; • Received “Buy American Waiver” from federal government, and completed procurement of new CNG
street sweeper with CMAQ (California Mitigation and Air Quality) fund; City of Chowchilla
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• Completed ADA Master Plan Assessment project funded through Caltrans Sustainable Transportation
Planning Sustainable Communities Grant;
• Implemented monthly Street Sweeping Services with Clean Street and City Staff;
• Implemented a multi-year Street Striping schedule;
• Updated Standard Operating Procedures for Streets and Roads operations;
• Completed City Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Planning Document; • Coordinated the construction of new Transit Equipment Room Addition to the Public Works office at City
Corp yard;
• Purchase of a new dump truck to be delivered October 2020; • Purchase one new Chevy 1/2-ton truck.
FY 2020-2021 Goals & Objectives
The notation in parenthesis corresponds to the City Council Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives listed as the goal number followed by the objective number, ex. G1.1.
• Continue the process of street striping the City;
• Begin implementation of ADA Master Plan;
• Begin project Ave 24-1/2 shoulder improvements (G2.1, G2.4); • Continued Implementation of the City’s Pavement Management Program (G2.1, G2.2);
• Complete plans, specs, and estimate for rehabilitation of Humboldt Avenue (G2.1, G2.4
Short Range Transit
Development Plan FY
2017/18- 2020/22
Primary Objectives:
1. Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of existing transit services throughout Madera County.
2. Develop cost-effective recommendations and a five-year service plan to improve transit services based upon rider and community input.
3. Provide marketing and outreach strategies to promote services based on an understanding of the needs of current and potential riders.
4. Develop financially feasible capital and operating plans that support the five-year service plan and that address existing and future transit needs in Madera County.
Goals pertaining to safety:
Attend local rail committee meetings to increase rail safety and ridership of Amtrak services.
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2018 Regional
Transportation Plan
Sustainable
Communities
Strategy
Goal
• To maintain the efficiency, safety, and security of the region’s transportation system.
• Conduct effective outreach to ensure fiscally sound
transportation investments that result in improved system mobility and safety.
• Improve and maintain an integrated transportation network that reduces congestion and minimizes safety issues.
• Enhance public health and safety by eliminating transportationrelated deaths and injuries.
Planned Projects
• Humboldt 13th Street (planned 2020) 3rd to 6th Street – Reconstruct
• Humboldt Ave/ 13TH St (planned 2025) 6th St to 12th St – Reconstruct
• Humboldt Ave/ 13TH St (planned 2025) 12th St to 13th St – Reconstruct
• Humboldt Ave/ 13TH St (planned 2030) 13th St to 15th St/ Mariposa Ave to Orange Ave – Reconstruct 2-lane collector, incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps, ect
• 13th Street (planned 2030) Orange Ave to Kings Ave –
Reconstruct 2-lane collector incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps • 13th Street Monterey Ave (planned 2030) Kings Ave to Ventura Ave 3rd St to 4th St – Reconstruct 2-lane collector incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps
• Monterey Ave (planned 2030) 4th St to 7th St – Reconstruct 2-lane collector incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps
• Monterey Ave (planned 2030) 7th St to 12th St – Reconstruct 2- lane collector incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps
• Monterey Ave (planned 2030) 12th St to 15th St – Reconstruct 2- lane collector incl. curb gutter, sw, ramps
SR 233/Robertson
Boulevard Corridor
Planning Study and
Downtown Master Plan
(2020
Install improvements along Robertson Blvd:
• RRFB System Installation
• High Visibility Crosswalks
• Bulb out Installation
• ADA Compliant Curb Ramps
• Class II Bike Lane/ Class IV Protected Bike Lane
• Sidewalk Installation
• Crosswalk Marking Upgrades
• Bus stop upgrades
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.2
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: August 9, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Awarding Contract for Airport New Beacon and Beacon Tower in the amount of $185,185.00 and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Execute Related Documents.
APPROVED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla awarding contract for the Airport New Beacon and Beacon Tower in the amount of $185,185.00 and authorizing the City Administrator or designee to execute related documents.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2021, the City applied for grant funding from the FAA totaling $236,867 for the construction of a new Beacon and Beacon Tower. There is an existing beacon tower but there is not an existing beacon on the top. The existing beacon tower is too short to allow the beacon beam proper clearance of nearby power poles. Chowchilla Municipal Airport has a runway lighting system and to meet FAA standards it is required to have a beacon. The installation of the new airport rotating beacon on a new beacon tower will improve the safety of operations on the Airport and bring the airport in conformance with FAA standards.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will fund 90% of the project through an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant.
On July 10, 2022, the FAA informed the City that they would be awarding an AIP Grant for the construction of the project in the amount of $236,867. On July 22, 2022, City Council approved a resolution accepting the AIP Grant from the FAA.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The City advertised the project and bids were opened on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 for the subject project at Chowchilla Municipal Airport. Two bids were received.
Contractor Bid Amount
Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company $185,185.00 St. Francis Electric, LLC $203,454.40
Upon evaluation of the RFP’s submitted, staff recommend awarding a contract to Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company as the lowest responsible bidder. The total cost of the project breakdown is:
Construction Cost $185,185
Administration 5,000
Assembly of Bid Package 10,000
Engineering Support through Bidding and Award 5,000
Engineering Design During Construction/Final Closeout 32,000 Resident Engineering, Testing and Inspection 26,000
Total Project Cost $263,185
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the project will be funded as follows:
Percent Dollar Amount Fund
90% $236,867.00 Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant
4.5% $ 11,843.00 Caltrans Aeronautics Matching Grant
5.5% $ 14,475.00 Airport Fund
Funding and expenses for the “New Beacon and Beacon Tower” Project was included in the City’s FY 2022/23 City Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that was recently approved by City Council in June 2022.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not to accept bid results.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
1. Award Bid to Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company.
2. City Attorney to review and approve an agreement prior to signing.
3. Send Notice to Proceed.
4. Project to begin within ten (10) days of signed Notice to Proceed.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA
AWARDING THE AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT NEW BEACON AND BEACON TOWER PROJECT
BID TO VELLUTINI CORPORATION DBA ROYAL ELECTRIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,185.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
RELATED DOCUMENTS THERETO
WHEREAS, The City of Chowchilla does not have currently have the staffing or equipment to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, Brandley Engineering prepared a Request for Proposals; and WHEREAS, Public Works Staff issued an Request for Proposals to bidders for this service; and WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received and opened at 2:00 PM on March 15, 2022 by the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, this agreement will be in the amount of $185,185.00; and WHEREAS, an additional $78,000 shall be set aside for administrative and engineering support; and
WHEREAS, ninety (90) percent will be funded from the Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant; and
WHEREAS, four and a half (4.5) percent will be funded from the Caltrans Aeronautics Matching Funds; and
WHEREAS, five and a half (5.5) percent will funded through the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. Awards the Airport New Beacon and Beacon Tower Project to Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company
2. Authorizes the match of 90 percent from the Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant in the amount of $236,867.00.
3. Authorizes the match of 4.5 percent from the Caltrans Aeronautics Matching Fund in the amount of $11,843.00.
4. Authorizes the match of 5.5 percent from the Airport Fund in the amount of $14,475.00.
5. Authorizes the City Administrator or designee to execute all documents necessary to complete the service on behalf of the City of Chowchilla.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 9th day of August, 2022 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor John Chavez
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk