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Successor Agency Meeting
5 TO Stz Council Chambers, Chowchilla City Hall
130 S. Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
19 A RY 7, ` Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Closed Session: 6:00 p. m. - Open Session: 7. 00 p. m.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chair: John Chavez
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair: Ray Barragan
Council/ Board Members: Waseem Ahmed, Diana Palmer ( 7: 10 p. m.), 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, Deputy City Clerk/ Sec II Stacy Weaver
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Additions and/ or Deletions:
Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Council Member Smith to approve the Agenda as amended. Agenda Item No. 1. 1 Presentation - Police Officer of the Year Presentation has been moved to the next Council Meeting 0912712022. Motion passed by roll call vote with Council Member Diana Palmer absent.
PUBLIC ADDRESS — CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 05 PM
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Police Chief
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, George Tristao & Danny Tristao
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
OPEN SESSION — 7: 09 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Melvin Hurndon
City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Nothing to report at this time; Closed Session will resume after the Announcements.
PRESENTATIONS/ WORKSHOP - Section 1
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Speakers regarding City' s parks and youth activities:
Richard James
Sarah Rodriguez
Shealyn Soars
Josh Moore
Patrick Esquivel
Christopher Estrada
Tina Williams
Melvin Herndon provided an update regarding Madera Behavioral Health Task Forces.
COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS — Section 2
2. 1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Council Member Smith attended the League of California Cities ( LOCC) Annual Conference in Long Beach last week.
Council Member Palmer provided information on the next Beautify Chowchilla event scheduled for October 1, 2022; attended the League of California Cities ( LOCC) Central Division quarterly meeting in Modesto, and Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Barragan attended Fuller School' s " Patriot' s Day" event.
Council Member Ahmed attended the Helping One Women ( HOW) Dinner, League of California Cities ( LOCC) Central Division quarterly meeting, and the League of California Cities ( LOCC) Annual Conference in Long Beach.
Mayor Chavez attended the League of California Cities ( LOCC) Annual Conference in Long Beach; the League of California Cities ( LOCC) Central Division quarterly meeting; Helping One Women ( HOW) Dinner, and Congratulated the Chowchilla Library for their STEM Grant Award.
2. 2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
City Administrator Rod Pruett attended the League of California Cities( LOCC) Annual Conference in Long Beach; met with staff and NBS regarding the CFD refund and provided an update; meeting with Enterprise to help with vehicle purchases and further information that will be coming soon; updated and provided the status of the Solar Reconciliation Project with PG& E; attended the Caltrans quarterly executive meeting regarding SR233 Roundabout project status update.
City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
Recreation & Community Outreach Director Wisener provided an update for this season' s Chowchilla Youth Softball program. The Halloween event for the City and Movies in the Park is October 28, 2022. The City is partnering with Chowchilla Fairgrounds to do a Trunk or Treat along with the Lioness Lions Club, who will be doing the costume contest, beginning the process of our Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3.
Public Works Director Rogers stated that the Public Works Department submitted a grant application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program ( HSIP) for projects identified in the Local Road Safety Plan ( LRSP) approved by Council last month. The Humboldt Street project is ongoing. The paving was completed on 3rd Street today, and the 5th Street drainage improvements are expected to be completed by September 25. The project is expected to be completed in five ( 5) weeks. Attended a meeting with Caltrans and MCTC to discuss the progress on the environmental documents for the SR 99/ 233 interchange project ( Roundabouts). Caltrans stated they are making good progress and anticipate meeting their deadline of late July 2023 for completion. The City is also working with MCTC and Caltrans to develop a grant application for the federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program ( RCP) and the state' s Local Partnership Program ( LPP) grant programs and waiting on Caltrans for approval of a support letter to add to the application.
Community& Economic Development Director Hamilton provided updates on ongoing projects in the City and which ones are delayed because of PG& E. Reaching out to PG& E regarding the delay. Attending the Chowchilla Chamber Annual Car Show this weekend and inviting everyone to visit the City' s Community & Economic Development Booth.
Finance Director Williams attended the mid- management negotiation meeting, submitted the City' s Budget for the GFO Award, and prepared for the upcoming audit.
Fire Chief Gaumnitz provided an update on the Fire Station expansion and attended the 9/ 11 Ceremony at Fuller School. He thanked local organizations for their participation in the event.
Commander Palmer attended the Fresno/ Madera County Chief/Sheriffs Conference last week, thanked Golden Memorial for funding and support for the event. He provided current stats of service calls.
CONSENT CALENDAR — Section 3
3. 1 Approval of the August 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes ( McClendon)
3. 2 Consideration and Approval of the August 2022 Check Register( Williams)
3. 3 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 75- 22) Authorizing Continued Use of Remote Teleconferencing Provisions ( AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953) ( McClendon)
3. 4 Second Reading, with the Option to Waive the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance ( 511- 22) of the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, California, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District ( Hamilton) -
3. 5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 76- 22) Authorizing the Purchase of one CATX Van Utilizing the Joint Procurement Process Through the California Association for Transportation ( CaIACT) and A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.; and Amending the Transit Budget to Reflect Said Purchase ( McClendon) City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS— Section 4
4. 1
Introduction and First Reading with Option to Waive the First Reading of a City Council Ordinance ( 512- 22) Approving Development Agreement # 22- 0009 for the Legacy Ranch Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map ( Hamilton) Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
No one Spoke for or against item
Mayor Chavez closed the public hearing at 7: 53 p. m.
Motion by Council Member Smith, Seconded by Council Member Palmer to Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance ( 512-22) of the City Council of the City of the Chowchilla, California, Approving the Development Agreement No. 22- 0009 for the Legacy Ranch Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map. Second reading of Ordinance will be scheduled for September 27, 2022. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
4. 2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution ( 77- 22) Approving Tentative Subdivision Map# 22- 0006 Along with the Notice of Exemption ( Hamilton) Mayor Chavez opened the public hearing at 7: 56 p.m.
Kelly Beskin spoke on behalf of Chowchilla Ranch, Inc.
A Letter from Kelly V. Beskin with Stoel Rives, LLP representing Chowchilla Ranch, Inc. dated September 12, 2022 with their concerns over the potential direct and indirect impacts of the Rancho Calera Development on area agricultural operations was read into record.
Mayor Chavez closed the public hearing at 8:02 p. m.
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Smith to Approve Tentative Subdivision Map# 22-0006 along with the Notice of Exemption by City Council Resolution No. 77-
22. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
DEFERRED BUSINES— Section 5
NEW BUSINESS — Section 6
6. 1 Consideration and Approval of the Cottage Home or Accessory Dwelling Unit Program— Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans ( Hamilton) Jeff Troost Spoke
Motion by Council Member Palmer, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve the City of Chowchilla Cottage Home or Accessory Dwelling Unit Program. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
6. 2 Consideration and Approval of a City Council Resolution ( 78-22) Amending the 2022/ 2023 Salary Scale to Include the Fiscal Manager Classification McClendon/ Pruett)
Motion by Mayor Chavez, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve City Council Resolution No. 78-22 Amending the 2022/ 2023 Salary Scale to Include the Fiscal Manager Classification. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Section 7
SEP 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
SEP 27 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL, 7PM
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Palmer left at 8: 35 p.m. prior to the continuance of Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Nothing to report.
Mayor Chavez adjourned the September 13, 2022 City Council Meeting at 9: 13 p. m.
ATTEST: APPROVED: ,
Stacy enee Weaver, MMC, Deputy City Clerk/ Sec II Major John Chavez