Agenda — Chowchilla City Council, May 27, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

AGENDA
City Council Meeting Council Chamber, Chowchilla City Hall 130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m. | Open Session: 4:00 p.m.

Agendas for all City Council meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the kiosk just outside of City Hall, 130 S. Second St., Chowchilla, CA 93610.

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California Levine Act Statement:

California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Chowchilla City Council Member from participating in any action related to a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date of a final decision, from the business/board or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Chowchilla City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor: Kelly Smith
Mayor Pro Tem: Jeff Troost
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Ray Barragan, John Chavez City staff and contract employees present will be recorded 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 – 3:00 PM

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Administrator Rod Pruett Employee Organizations: City Office Employees Association, City Employees Association, Mid Management/Confidential Association, and Unrepresented Employees

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2) or (3) Number of Cases: One case.

City Council Meeting AGENDA May 27, 2025
OPEN SESSION – 4:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION:

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1

1.1 Proclamation: National Law Enforcement Week

1.2 Oath of Office: Volunteer Firefighter David Gowin

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. Speakers are not allowed to cede their public comment time.

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 4 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
All items listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.

For discussion of any Consent Item, it will be made a part of the Regular Agenda at the request of any member of the City Council or any person in the audience.

3.1 Approval of the May 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)

3.2 Consideration and Acceptance of the March 2025 Financials Report (Williams)

3.3 Second Reading and Adoption of a City Council Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance #417- 01 (Heritage Preservation Commission) (Wisener)

3.4 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 of the City of Chowchilla (Rogers)

3.5 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Federal Funding Under Federal Transit Authority Section 5311 (49 USC section 5311) and/or 5339 (49 USC section 5339) with California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Apply for FTA Programs, Projects or Grants (McClendon)
City Council Meeting AGENDA May 27, 2025

3.6 Consideration and Acceptance of the April 2025 Financials Report (Williams) PUBLIC HEARINGS – Section 4

4.1 Introduction and First Reading of Municipal Code Chapter 18 Zone Text Amendments #25-0094 and General Plan Amendments #25-0094 to Implement 19 Programs Within the City’s Adopted Housing Element and the Accompanied Notice of Exemption (Quintana)
DEFERRED BUSINESS – Section 5
NEW BUSINESS – Section 6

6.1 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for Funding Under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (Quintana)

6.2 Request for Direction Regarding Development Impact Fees / Reduction Review (Quintana)

6.3 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Designating Various Streets as Through Streets in Downtown Chowchilla (Rogers)
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Section 7
JUN 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4PM
JUN 18 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5PM BEGINNING JUNE 9 THROUGH JULY 25, SUMMER OPEN SWIM PROGRAM, CUHS SWIMMING POOL BEGINNING JUNE 13, FRIDAY NIGHTS, MUSIC IN THE PARK & VENDOR FAIR, VETERANS PARK BEGINNING JUNE 14, SATURDAY NIGHTS, MOVIES IN THE PARK, VETERANS PARK

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 2nd Street, Chowchilla, CA, and made available for public review on this 23rd day of May 2025 at or before 4:00 pm.

Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk
May 27, 2025 City Council Meeting – 3pm Closed Session | 4pm Open Session

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THE AGENDA

MINUTES
City Council Meeting Council Chamber, Chowchilla City Hall 130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m. | Open Session: 4:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor: Kelly Smith
Mayor Pro Tem: Jeff Troost
Council Members: Waseem Ahmed, Ray Barragan, John Chavez City staff and contract employees present: City Administrator Pruett, City Attorney James McCann, Police Chief Jeff Palmer, Fire Chief Fred Gaumnitz, Public Works Director Jason Rogers, Community & Economic Development Director Jaime Quintana, 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: None.

PUBLIC ADDRESS – CLOSED SESSION
No one spoke.

CLOSED SESSION – 3:00 PM

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 002-051-011-000
Agency Negotiator: City Administrator Rod Pruett
Negotiating Parties: Nissen Nancy Trustee
Under Negotiation: Price and/or Terms
OPEN SESSION – 4:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: No reportable action.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Troost.

PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP - Section 1

1.1 Proclamation: National Public Works Week
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 13, 2025

PUBLIC ADDRESS
Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce Manager Dillon Haworth updated the Council on Chamber events and outreach.

COUNCIL AND STAFF VERBAL REPORTS – Section 2

2.1 COUNCIL VERBAL REPORTS
Legislative, Collaborative Agency, Ad Hoc
Ahmed attended the National Day of Prayer event, an economic development ad hoc meeting, and with a representative from the American Water Association.

Mayor Pro Tem Troost also attended the National Day of Prayer event and the monthly meeting of Citizens Advisory meeting at the Valley Air Board.

Council Member Chavez attended the City Leaders Summit in Sacramento.

Mayor Smith National Day of Prayer event at Faith Hall; he and Mike Hedberg and Mayor Pro Tem Troost cleaned up along the parade route, along with Public Works staff.

2.2 STAFF VERBAL REPORTS
Police Chief Palmer reported that since last meeting, the Chowchilla PD has responded to 1,850 calls for service. Conducted 860 proactive stops, resulting in 49 misdemeanor arrests, 9 felony arrests; 48 citations issued. Code Enforcement responded to 70 calls for service and took 21 different actions. That does not include the abatement calls. We are preparing for the fair and want to make sure everyone knows that our number one goal is to ensure we have a family friendly and safe environment. With that, I reached out to Sheriff Tyson Pogue and he will have 4 – 6 uniformed deputies there to support our uniformed officers. We will have zero tolerance for intoxication, gang activity or attire.

Fire Chief Gaumnitz touched on the passing of Monty Pistoresi. In April, the department responded to 98 incidents, adding up to 488 individual responses for the entire month. He noted their involvement with the Chowchilla Fair from lighting the BBQ pit fires and standing by. He gave an update on the Weed Abatement Program.

Public Works Director Rogers reported the Prop 218 notices have been mailed out with the public hearing set for June 24th. If residents have any questions, please direct them to Public Works so that we can answer. He and the City Administrator attended a meeting with HSR to discuss the proposed frontage road improvements off of SR 152. HSR agreed to make the improvements that the City requested, improving Ave 23 ½ from Rd 16 to Chowchilla Blvd and Rd 17 ½ from SR 152 to Ave 24. Despite Rod’s best efforts, they did not provide a schedule for when the improvements would be started. We completed and submitted the FAA grant application for the Airport Runway Rehab project. PG&E completed the undergrounding work on Washington Rd. in front of the new development. Staff has been and will continue working with the Fairgrounds for the fair this week. He and his family attended the Employee Appreciation BBQ at Schnoor Park. It was a fun event and we look forward to future ones. He thanked Council for putting it on and Director Wisener for her hard work on the event.

Director Quintana reported that he has been tracking the alleged Rite Aid closure, with a second chapter of bankruptcy they have filed. Rite Aid released a list of stores marked for closure and so far, Chowchilla is not on the list. He noted there was a developer who is interested in opening a pharmacy in town. Other than that, its business as usual, building permits are incoming, and Century Homes have pulled additional permits and inspections are ongoing. Collaborating with Engineering on the Public Works side for an encroachment permit for Maple Meadows project.

City Council Meeting MINUTES May 13, 2025
Discussion ensued regarding pharmacy stores opening.

Director Wisener is preparing for the Music and Movies in the Park summer events. Because of the Community Party in the Park that was added last year, there will now be 7 concerts this season. Central Valley Astronomers are booked to be in Chowchilla again, who do stargazing parties and work with kids on astronomy August 5 at Ed Ray Park. She applied and received a $5,000 grant from PG&E that is going towards Movies in the Park. The City hosted an employee BBQ and hope employee participation grows for next years’ BBQ. After interviewing for the Pool Supervisor, one was selected. She has updated the agreements with the Community Soccer League and Adult Recreation. Lastly, she left pamphlets for Council on Madera County’s Local Aging and Disability Action Plan, a multi-survey study across Madera County and for the Chowchilla area the feedback was a strong need for expanded senior services, better local transportation options and more social programs for the seniors.

IT System Administrator Berrocal reported on the very recent new phone system deployment that is now in use.

City Clerk McClendon attended the Employee BBQ and continue working with CivicPlus on the NextRequest launch.

City Administrator Pruett met with Rancho Calera team regarding the new CFD and refunding of the CFD; attended the National Day of Prayer event, Community Task Force meeting, City Leaders Summit in Sacramento with Council Member Chavez, the Employee BBQ. Just received an email from Rancho Calera who sent photos of abating weeds on their property, and he took the time to ask about the condition of the billboards along highway 99. They were not aware of the condition they were in and stated they will work on them as soon as possible.

Continuing to work on the budget, met with Community Development staff, and a met with American Water Association along with Council Member Ahmed.

CONSENT CALENDAR – Section 3

3.1 Approval of the April 22, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (McClendon)

3.2 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution (33-25) Reaffirming City Ordinance #509-22, Military Equipment Policy, and Chowchilla Police Department Policy No. 705; Annual Review of Ordinance #509-22, Chowchilla Police Department Policy No. 705, and the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report (Palmer)

3.3 Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution (34-25) Approving the Master Agreement Between the Madera County Transportation Commission and the City of Chowchilla for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Allocation of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funding and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Sign Necessary Claim Forms to Obtain Future Funding (Rogers)

3.4 Consideration and Acceptance of the March 2025 Check Register Report (Williams) Motion by Council Member Ahmed, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Troost to Approve the Consent Calendar as Presented. Motion passed by roll call vote.

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Section 4

4.1 Introduction and First Reading of a City Council Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance #417- 01 (Heritage Preservation Commission) (Wisener)
City Council Meeting MINUTES May 13, 2025
Mayor Smith opened the public hearing at 4:32 p.m. No one came forward for or against the item.

Mayor Smith closed the public hearing at 4:33 p.m.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Troost, Seconded by Council Member Ahmed to Approve the First Reading of a City Council Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance #417-01 (Heritage Preservation Commission), Bringing the item back for a Second Reading at the next City Council Meeting.

Motion passed by roll call vote.

DEFERRED BUSINESS – Section 5
NEW BUSINESS – Section 6

6.1 Request for Direction Regarding Adjustments to the City’s Outdoor Watering Schedule (Rogers)
Council directed staff to move forward with staff recommendation of modifying the seasonal timeframes as follows to better align with regional weather patterns and seasonal demand:
• Summer Season: April 1 – October 31
• Winter Season: November 1 – March 31
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Section 7
MAY 15-18 CHOWCHILLA FAIR
MAY 17 SPRING FESTIVAL PARADE
MAY 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5PM MAY 27 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4PM

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smith Adjourned the May 13, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting in Memory of Retired Madera County Sheriff Ed Bates and Monte Pistoresi at 5:02 p.m..

ATTEST: APPROVED:

Joann McClendon, CMC, City Clerk Mayor Kelly Smith

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration of Monthly Financial Statements
PREPARED BY: Kerri Williams, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS: March 2025 Budget vs Actual and Balance Sheet

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the March 2025 Financial Statements shown in the attachment BACKGROUND:

Staff provides Council with monthly financial information as an ongoing financial status update REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

The monthly financial statements consist of a Budget vs Actual and a Balance Sheet for the General Fund. The Budget vs Actual shows the current Month (Period Activity) and current Year (Fiscal Activity) Revenues and Expenses by Department in summary form compared to the current year Original and Current budgets. The Balance Sheet shows the Assets, Liabilities and Fund Balance at the time the report is generated. This provides an overview of cash, amounts owed to the City, amounts the City owes and the fund balance at a specific point in time.

The financial statements are being presented as an overview of the City’s finances and are not meant to be a comprehensive in-depth review. As a reference to compare to the percent remaining column in the report, the percentage of the year remaining 25%.

If the percent remaining column for Revenues is higher than the above-mentioned percentage, that is an unfavorable variance and should be explained if significant. If the percent remaining column for Expenses is lower than the above-mentioned percentage, that is an unfavorable variance and should be explained if significant.

If there are questions regarding the actual amounts or budget vs actual variances, please forward your questions to me in enough time before the meeting for staff to research them

FISCAL IMPACT:

Revenues
General Administration- Property tax and VLF, which are 2 of our biggest revenues, are only received 2 times a year in February and May, we have received our 1st distribution. It came in higher than what we originally budgeted, and was adjusted at Mid-year. We are teetered which means we do not have to worry about delinquencies, because the County pays us and goes after the delinquencies themselves. Sales tax payments run a couple months behind and we have yet to receive February’s payment. Sales tax is our 2nd largest revenue.

Police Department- Budgeted revenue is from school reimbursements for SRO service. Also, it has $1.3M Transfer-in from Measure N for the RIMS Software, recruitment and retention of employees, communications upgrade, recording system, and fleet/upfitting costs.

Fire Department- This revenue is for fines/penalties and fire inspection fees which is completed throughout the year
Community & Economic Development- This will fluctuate as building permits are pulled as of right now we have already received half of what we have budgeted for 24-25. We budgeted for the following projects like Rancho Calera, Solar Permits, 2 commercial facilities and various other projects within the City. So far, we have Self Help building their part of the Montgomery Farms lots as well as Maple Meadows pulling permits. We still have other miscellaneous permits for other items that are happening as well. This also includes $23k of REAP 1.0 Funding.

Parks and Facilities- $31k of this is from a grant that we have requested reimbursements for, the project is now finished. There is a transfer in of $88k from DIF Fees to cover the Pickleball court. The rest is overhead allocations from the LLMD that happen at the end of the year.

Community Relations- Revenues are from sports program reimbursements, park pavilion rentals and donations.

Expenses
All departments expenses are within the normal range or better right now ALTERNATIVES:

Pull the item for further discussion
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

None
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Budget Report
Chowchilla, CA Group Summary
For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 03/31/2025
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Activity Account Typ…
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Remaining
Dept: 1600 - General Administration
Revenue 10,268,367.00 10,342,317.00 4,016.10 4,473,388.96 -5,868,928.04 56.75% Expense 292,415.00 292,415.00 6,075.41 140,466.09 151,948.91 51.96% Dept: 1600 - General Administration Surplus (Deficit): 9,975,952.00 10,049,902.00 -2,059.31 4,332,922.87 -5,716,979.13 56.89% Dept: 1605 - City Council
Revenue 1,775.00 3,271.00 568.80 2,701.80 -569.20 17.40% Expense 104,452.00 111,468.00 11,749.45 52,268.26 59,199.74 53.11% Dept: 1605 - City Council Surplus (Deficit): -102,677.00 -108,197.00 -11,180.65 -49,566.46 58,630.54 54.19% Dept: 1610 - City Clerk
Revenue 0.00 83.00 0.00 81.78 -1.22 1.47%
Expense 347,984.00 317,469.00 29,433.44 241,585.76 75,883.24 23.90% Dept: 1610 - City Clerk Surplus (Deficit): -347,984.00 -317,386.00 -29,433.44 -241,503.98 75,882.02 23.91% Dept: 1615 - City Attorney
Expense 300,000.00 336,000.00 26,924.62 278,057.47 57,942.53 17.24% Dept: 1615 - City Attorney Total: 300,000.00 336,000.00 26,924.62 278,057.47 57,942.53 17.24% Dept: 1705 - General Services
Revenue 0.00 6,865.00 240.29 7,237.00 372.00 5.42%
Expense 2,068,037.00 2,106,122.00 51,841.68 1,273,652.36 832,469.64 39.53% Dept: 1705 - General Services Surplus (Deficit): -2,068,037.00 -2,099,257.00 -51,601.39 -1,266,415.36 832,841.64 39.67% Dept: 1710 - City Administration
Revenue 0.00 83.00 0.00 81.78 -1.22 1.47%
Expense 456,792.00 448,289.00 34,522.03 229,107.95 219,181.05 48.89% Dept: 1710 - City Administration Surplus (Deficit): -456,792.00 -448,206.00 -34,522.03 -229,026.17 219,179.83 48.90% Dept: 1712 - City Property - Rents
Revenue 165,262.00 167,107.00 300.00 106,684.34 -60,422.66 36.16% Expense 53,395.00 53,395.00 3,250.00 25,928.79 27,466.21 51.44% Dept: 1712 - City Property - Rents Surplus (Deficit): 111,867.00 113,712.00 -2,950.00 80,755.55 -32,956.45 28.98% Dept: 1720 - Finance Department
Revenue 19,348.00 8,861.00 367.25 5,477.15 -3,383.85 38.19% Expense 918,252.00 887,510.00 77,099.52 580,509.57 307,000.43 34.59% Dept: 1720 - Finance Department Surplus (Deficit): -898,904.00 -878,649.00 -76,732.27 -575,032.42 303,616.58 34.55% Dept: 2610 - Police Department
Revenue 1,691,430.00 2,027,981.00 161,302.45 507,772.81 -1,520,208.19 74.96% Expense 6,063,553.00 5,833,129.00 454,869.09 3,507,324.75 2,325,804.25 39.87% Dept: 2610 - Police Department Surplus (Deficit): -4,372,123.00 -3,805,148.00 -293,566.64 -2,999,551.94 805,596.06 21.17% Dept: 2705 - Fire Department
Revenue 5,500.00 9,104.00 300.00 5,121.91 -3,982.09 43.74% Expense 393,380.00 418,693.00 31,557.22 226,251.80 192,441.20 45.96% Dept: 2705 - Fire Department Surplus (Deficit): -387,880.00 -409,589.00 -31,257.22 -221,129.89 188,459.11 46.01% Dept: 4705 - Community & Economic Development
Revenue 590,804.00 839,397.00 137,644.47 675,178.27 -164,218.73 19.56% Expense 1,173,295.00 1,058,692.00 53,286.00 596,489.42 462,202.58 43.66% Dept: 4705 - Community & Economic Development Surplus (Deficit): -582,491.00 -219,295.00 84,358.47 78,688.85 297,983.85 135.88% Dept: 6610 - Community Pool (OLD)
Revenue 1,500.00 2,219.00 0.00 1,610.98 -608.02 27.40%
Expense 25,504.00 25,015.00 501.17 12,781.09 12,233.91 48.91% Dept: 6610 - Community Pool (OLD) Surplus (Deficit): -24,004.00 -22,796.00 -501.17 -11,170.11 11,625.89 51.00% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 03/31/2025 4/8/2025 8:16:59 AM Page 2 of 3
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Activity Account Typ…
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Remaining
Dept: 6615 - Senior Services
Revenue 0.00 1,252.00 0.00 1,251.74 -0.26 0.02%
Expense 43,560.00 58,937.00 45.00 36,658.73 22,278.27 37.80% Dept: 6615 - Senior Services Surplus (Deficit): -43,560.00 -57,685.00 -45.00 -35,406.99 22,278.01 38.62% Dept: 6620 - Parks & Facilities
Revenue 198,847.00 225,472.00 20,000.00 26,623.59 -198,848.41 88.19% Expense 885,598.00 823,845.00 46,282.18 408,235.69 415,609.31 50.45% Dept: 6620 - Parks & Facilities Surplus (Deficit): -686,751.00 -598,373.00 -26,282.18 -381,612.10 216,760.90 36.23% Dept: 6625 - Community Relations
Revenue 22,500.00 32,667.00 9,675.00 23,034.75 -9,632.25 29.49% Expense 238,224.00 281,153.00 24,536.01 185,074.92 96,078.08 34.17% Dept: 6625 - Community Relations Surplus (Deficit): -215,724.00 -248,486.00 -14,861.01 -162,040.17 86,445.83 34.79% Report Surplus (Deficit): -399,108.00 614,547.00 -517,558.46 -1,958,145.79 -2,572,692.79 418.63% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 03/31/2025 4/8/2025 8:16:59 AM Page 3 of 3
Fund Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
100 - General Fund -399,108.00 614,547.00 -517,558.46 -1,958,145.79 -2,572,692.79 Report Surplus (Deficit): -399,108.00 614,547.00 -517,558.46 -1,958,145.79 -2,572,692.79 4/8/2025 8:19:42 AM Page 1 of 1
Balance Sheet
Chowchilla, CA Account Summary
As Of 03/31/2025
Account Name Balance
Fund: 100 - General Fund
Assets
100-0100-0201 Petty Cash 500.00
100-0100-0202 Pre-Paid Postage Account 890.05
100-0100-0206 Cash Drawer 1,700.00
100-0100-0219 Lease Receivable 93,823.58
100-0100-0221 A/R - Non Governmental 2,590.08
100-0100-0222 A/R - Intergovernmental -2,590.09
100-0100-0224 A/R MODULE ONLY RECEIVALBLES 123,099.54
100-0100-0226 Advance to Other Funds 389,382.82
100-0100-0227 Liens Receivables General Fund 178,015.12 100-0100-0230 Accounts Receivable-Utilities 158.72
100-0100-0291 Prepaid Expenses 19,935.39
100-0100-1900 Claim On Cash 8,991,695.02
Total Assets: 9,799,200.23 9,799,200.23
Liability
100-0200-0422 Bonds for Work-Refundable 1,500.00
100-0200-0480 Deferred Revenue 151,425.73
100-0200-0482 Unavailable Lease Revenue 50,823.48
100-0200-2901 Accounts Payable Pending 79.50
Total Liability: 203,828.71
Equity
100-0300-0601 Fund Balance 10,246,696.80
100-0300-0604 Reserve for Contingencies 910,223.00
100-0300-0605 Designated for Prepaid Items 239.50
100-0300-0611 Reserve for L/T A/R 389,382.82
100-0300-0615 SB1186 6,975.19
Total Beginning Equity: 11,553,517.31
Total Revenue 5,836,246.86
Total Expense 7,794,392.65
Revenues Over/Under Expenses -1,958,145.79
Total Liabilities, Equity and Current Surplus (Deficit): 9,799,200.23 Total Equity and Current Surplus (Deficit): 9,595,371.52

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of a City Council Oridinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 417-01 (Heritage Preservation Commission) PREPARED BY: Stacy Wisener, Director of Recreation & Community Engagement ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 417-01 (Original Heritage Preservation Commission Ordinance)

2. Page of January 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes (Putting Commission on Inactive Status)

3. City Council Resolution No. 106-16 (Reactivating the Commission)

4. Draft Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 417-01

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council waive the Second Reading and adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 417-01, thereby eliminating the Heritage Preservation Commission.

BACKGROUND:

Ordinance No. 417-01 was adopted in 2001 to create the Heritage Preservation Commission for the purpose of recognizing, protecting, and promoting the retention and use of heritage resources within the City of Chowchilla. In January 2015, the City Council placed the Commission on inactive status due to lack of quorum and sustained inactivity over two and a half years. Subsequently, in October 2016, the City Council passed Resolution No. 106-16 reactivating the Commission and appointing new members. Despite these efforts, the Commission has once again become inactive and has not played a sustained role in the City’s operations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. Minor savings in staff time and administrative support may occur.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Take No Action – Leave Ordinance 417-01 in place, despite the Commission’s inactivity.

2. Amend the Ordinance – Revise the structure or requirements to attempt to reestablish a workable Commission.

3. Reactivate the Commission – Appoint new members and resume operations under the current ordinance structure.

4. Repeal Now and Revisit in Future if Needed – Repeal the ordinance now while maintaining the option to create a new heritage body in the future, if priorities or conditions change.

CONCLUSION
The Heritage Preservation Commission has been inactive for extended periods, including after its reactivation in 2016. Its responsibilities have been absorbed into other operational functions of the City.

Repealing Ordinance 417-01 reflects the current organizational needs and allows flexibility for future heritage planning efforts if desired. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed repeal.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION # 106- 16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE REACTIVATION OF THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION

AND APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO FULLY IMPANEL THE BODY
WHEREAS, at their January 19, 2015 meeting, due to two and a half years of lack of quorum and inactivity, the City Council placed the Heritage Preservation Commission on inactive status; and
WHEREAS, due to the recently enacted building incentives, there has been a rise of interest in updating some of the downtown structures; and WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla seeks guidance from the Heritage Preservation Commission regarding refacing heritage buildings; and
WHEREAS, in order to not impede the building permit process, the City Council has the ability to appoint Commissioners into the vacant seats to fully impanel the body, allowing for a quorum; and

WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds and determines the following:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. City Council authorizes the reactivation of the Heritage Preservation Commission with appointments as follows:

Patrick DeWall
Marlene Holst
Rosli Cornaggia
Emil Stagnaro
Alfred Hanson
City Administrator or his/ her Designee
Vacant

3. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 25th day of October, 2016 by the following vote to wit:

AYES: 4 — Haworth, Walker, Chavez, Gaumnitz
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1 - Ahmed
ABSTAIN: 0
APPROVED:

Mary Gaumnitz, Mjyor Pro Tem
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
ORDINANCE # -25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 417-01, ELIMINATING THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION

COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 417-01 established the Heritage Preservation Commission on July 9, 2001, to recognize, protect, and promote the retention and use of heritage resources within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council placed the Commission on inactive status in 2015 due to a prolonged lack of quorum and inactivity; and
WHEREAS, the Commission was formally reactivated in 2016 through City Council Resolution No. 106-16, but has again fallen into inactivity; and WHEREAS, many of the Commission’s intended functions are now carried out through existing City departments and procedures, including Planning Commission review and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, maintaining the Commission creates administrative obligations without providing ongoing public benefit; and
WHEREAS, repealing Ordinance No. 417-01 does not preclude the City Council from creating a new heritage preservation body in the future, should the need arise.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 417-01, establishing the Heritage Preservation Commission, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 3. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published according to law.

INTRODUCED at a regular City Council meeting on the 13th day of May 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this ___ day of May, 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

Mayor Kelly Smith
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1
PREPARED BY: Spencer Supinger, Contract City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

City Council adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 and authorize the City Engineer to file his annual report.

BACKGROUND:

The Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District (LLD) No. 90-1 generates revenue for the maintenance of public landscaping and also pays for street lighting costs for areas within the LLD. All new developments are annexed into the LLD and charged an annual assessment that is collected with property taxes. There were no annexations into the LLD last year. There are currently 25 zones within the LLD, as follows:

Zone 1 Robertson Village 1, 2, & 3 Landscaping, Streetlights, Palm Parkway Zone 2 Dubose Sanders, Tract 86-13 Streetlights, Carlyle, Montgomery, etc.

Zone 3 Rosehill Tract 91-02 Streetlights, Calaveras, Penny, etc.

Zone 4 Parkridge Estates II, Tract 90-
25 Streetlights, Cedar, Oak, Elm
Zone 5 Chowchilla Gardens
Apartments
Streetlights, Kites Way, Myer
Zone 6 Washington Square
Apartments
Streetlights, Washington, Kites Way
Zone 7 Meadowlark, Tract 97-25 Streetlights, Pistachio, Elm, Birch Zone 8 Palm Estates Landscaping, Streetlights Palm Parkway Zone 9 Cornerstone Church Landscaping, Streetlights, Robertson, Fig Tree Zone 10 Pheasant Run Landscaping, Streetlights, Waterfall, Robertson, Clubhouse, S. Fig Drive, Granite Falls Way
Zone 11 Tract 90-22, Ph. 1 & 2, Shasta
Village Apartments
Landscaping Santa Cruz Blvd, Streetlights
Washington, Kites Way, Molly, etc.

Zone 12 Tract 90-22, Ph. 3 - 6 Landscaping Santa Cruz Blvd, Washington, Streetlights Santa Cruz, Elm, Rose, etc.

Zone 13 Valley Grove Estates, Tract 03-
11, Ph. 1 - 4
Landscaping Santa Cruz, Streetlights, Santa
Cruz, Howell, Peach, Plum, Cherry, etc.

Zone 14 Valley Grove Estates, Tract 03-
11, Ph. 5 & 6
Landscaping Santa Cruz, Streetlights,
Cottonwood, Peach, Willow, Almond, Parkridge
Zone 15 Valley Grove Estates, Phase 7 Landscaping Santa Cruz, Streetlights, Camellia, Chestnut, Blossom, no homes, no assessment
this year
Zone 16 Olivero Ranch Landscaping and Streetlights Washington Zone 17 The Village at Chowchilla
Apartments
Landscaping Kites Way, Streetlights, Kites, Myer
Zone 18 Tract 04-49 Landscaping Palm Parkway incomplete, administrative fee of $57.50 per parcel levied
Zone 19 Montgomery Farms, Tract 05-
07 Landscaping SR 99, Robertson, Streetlights, S.

Fig, Genoa, Montgomery
Zone 20 Heritage Center, Tract 05-62 Landscaping Robertson Blvd, Streetlights, Robertson, Front, Kings
Zone 21 Silva Ford, Tract 05-19 Landscaping SR99, Streetlights, Prosperity Zone 22 Tract 05-56 Not Completed, administrative fee levied Zone 23 Legacy Ranch, Tract 05-29 Not Completed, administrative fee levied Zone 24 Redwood Apartments Not Completed, administrative fee levied Zone 25 AutoZone Streetlights, Robertson
Zone 26 Rite-Aid Landscaping, Streetlights, Robertson
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

This is the first of three actions by City Council required by the California Streets and Highways Code for the levy of the annual assessments for the LLD. The next action required by City Council will be the approval of a resolution of intention to levy and collect the annual assessments, which will set the date for the public hearing required prior to the confirmation of assessments. The final step in the process is for City Council to conduct the required public hearing, receive any testimony, and confirm the annual assessments. The assessment roll is then submitted to the County Assessor for inclusion on the property owner’s tax bill.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The annual assessments from the LLD are used for maintenance of public landscaping and street lighting.

Last year the total assessments were $313,734.78.

ALTERNATIVES:

Not to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the LLD, resulting in the loss of the ability to levy and collect assessments to be used for maintenance of public landscaping and street lighting.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

The City Engineer will prepare the required “Engineer’s Report” that will be submitted to the City Council for review and approval. The Engineer’s Report will provide the basis for assessments and the properties to be assessed.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO # XX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 90-1 OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla has approved no new annexations to Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 90-1 of the City of Chowchilla (herein LLD No. 90-1) during the period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive; and
WHEREAS, proceedings for the annual assessment for LLD No. 90-1 for the fiscal year 2025-2026 need to be initiated.

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 Council proposes to undertake proceedings for the levy of the annual assessment of LLD No. 90-1 under Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (Section 22500 et seq.) generally known as the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Herein the “Act”).

3. The City Engineer shall prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of the Act.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 27th day of May, 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

Kelly Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Authorizing Federal Funding Under Federal Transit Authority Section 5311 (49 USC section 5311) and/or 5339 (49 USC section 5339) with California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Apply for FTA Programs, Projects or Grants PREPARED BY: Robin Roman, Transit Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the Resolution authorizing Federal Funding Under Federal Transit Authority Section 5311 (49 USC section 5311) and/or 5339 (49 USC section 5339) with California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the City Administrator or Designee to Apply for FTA Programs, Projects or Grants.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Chowchilla is allocated FTA funds annually for the operation of Chowchilla Area Transit Express/CATX. The FTA requires that grant applications for operating and/or capital assistance must be submitted, and a City designee authorized, to sign appropriate grant documentation.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

A resolution from the City Council must be submitted annually in order for it to be eligible for FTA Program, Projects, or Grants Funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

Upon approval, the City Clerk will return the documents to Robin Roman, Transit Supervisor, to be uploaded to BlackCats.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION # XX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) and/or 5339 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5339) WITH CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital/operating assistance projects for nonurbanized public transportation systems under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1G), and Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 5100.1); and WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been designated by the
Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5311 and Section 5339 grants for transportation projects for the general public for the rural transit and intercity bus; and WHEREAS, City of Chowchilla desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit operation of service/purchase of capital equipment in the City of Chowchilla; and WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Council does hereby Authorize the City Administrator, to file and execute applications on behalf of with the Department to aid in the financing of capital/operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1G), as amended, and pursuant to Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 5100.1), as amended;
That City Administrator is authorized to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements or any other document required by the Department; That City Administrator is authorized to provide additional information as the Department may require in connection with the application for the Section 5311 and/or Section 5339 projects; That City Administrator is authorized to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds from the Department for the Section 5311 and or Section 5339 project(s).

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 27th day of May, 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

Mayor Kelly Smith
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk

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REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the April 2025 Financial Statements shown in the attachment BACKGROUND:

Staff provides Council with monthly financial information as an ongoing financial status update REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

If there are questions regarding the actual amounts or budget vs actual variances, please forward your questions to me in enough time before the meeting for staff to research them

FISCAL IMPACT:

Revenues
General Administration- Property tax and VLF, which are 2 of our biggest revenues, are only received 2 times a year in February and May, we have received our 1st distribution. It came in higher than what we originally budgeted, and was adjusted at Mid-year. We are teetered which means we do not have to worry about delinquencies, because the County pays us and goes after the delinquencies themselves. Sales tax payments run a couple months behind and we have yet to receive March’s payment. Sales tax is our 2nd largest revenue. We still have Transient Occupancy tax, Franchise Fees, and Overhead Allocations that will be posted in June.

Community Relations- Revenues are from sports program reimbursements, park pavilion rentals and donations.

Expenses
All departments expenses are within the normal range or better right now ALTERNATIVES:

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ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

None
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Budget Report
Chowchilla, CA Group Summary
For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 04/30/2025
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Activity Account Typ…
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Remaining
Dept: 1600 - General Administration
Revenue 10,268,367.00 10,342,317.00 372,338.17 5,018,005.83 -5,324,311.17 51.48% Expense 292,415.00 292,415.00 539.28 139,946.30 152,468.70 52.14% Dept: 1600 - General Administration Surplus (Deficit): 9,975,952.00 10,049,902.00 371,798.89 4,878,059.53 -5,171,842.47 51.46% Dept: 1605 - City Council
Revenue 1,775.00 3,271.00 284.40 2,986.20 -284.80 8.71% Expense 104,452.00 111,468.00 13,172.90 64,706.38 46,761.62 41.95% Dept: 1605 - City Council Surplus (Deficit): -102,677.00 -108,197.00 -12,888.50 -61,720.18 46,476.82 42.96% Dept: 1610 - City Clerk
Revenue 0.00 83.00 0.00 81.78 -1.22 1.47%
Expense 347,984.00 317,469.00 18,832.21 260,417.97 57,051.03 17.97% Dept: 1610 - City Clerk Surplus (Deficit): -347,984.00 -317,386.00 -18,832.21 -260,336.19 57,049.81 17.97% Dept: 1615 - City Attorney
Expense 300,000.00 336,000.00 32,100.65 310,158.12 25,841.88 7.69% Dept: 1615 - City Attorney Total: 300,000.00 336,000.00 32,100.65 310,158.12 25,841.88 7.69% Dept: 1705 - General Services
Revenue 0.00 6,865.00 0.00 7,237.00 372.00 5.42%
Expense 2,068,037.00 2,164,122.00 23,295.53 1,358,807.97 805,314.03 37.21% Dept: 1705 - General Services Surplus (Deficit): -2,068,037.00 -2,157,257.00 -23,295.53 -1,351,570.97 805,686.03 37.35% Dept: 1710 - City Administration
Revenue 0.00 83.00 0.00 81.78 -1.22 1.47%
Expense 456,792.00 448,289.00 22,592.39 251,700.34 196,588.66 43.85% Dept: 1710 - City Administration Surplus (Deficit): -456,792.00 -448,206.00 -22,592.39 -251,618.56 196,587.44 43.86% Dept: 1712 - City Property - Rents
Revenue 165,262.00 167,107.00 16,022.90 122,707.24 -44,399.76 26.57% Expense 53,395.00 53,395.00 0.00 26,171.69 27,223.31 50.98% Dept: 1712 - City Property - Rents Surplus (Deficit): 111,867.00 113,712.00 16,022.90 96,535.55 -17,176.45 15.11% Dept: 1720 - Finance Department
Revenue 19,348.00 8,861.00 644.00 6,121.15 -2,739.85 30.92% Expense 918,252.00 887,510.00 43,141.82 623,745.89 263,764.11 29.72% Dept: 1720 - Finance Department Surplus (Deficit): -898,904.00 -878,649.00 -42,497.82 -617,624.74 261,024.26 29.71% Dept: 2610 - Police Department
Revenue 1,691,430.00 2,056,981.00 29,261.65 537,034.46 -1,519,946.54 73.89% Expense 6,063,553.00 5,833,129.00 231,651.01 4,354,030.90 1,479,098.10 25.36% Dept: 2610 - Police Department Surplus (Deficit): -4,372,123.00 -3,776,148.00 -202,389.36 -3,816,996.44 -40,848.44 -1.08% Dept: 2705 - Fire Department
Revenue 5,500.00 9,104.00 2,772.50 7,894.41 -1,209.59 13.29% Expense 393,380.00 435,693.00 14,157.00 306,770.24 128,922.76 29.59% Dept: 2705 - Fire Department Surplus (Deficit): -387,880.00 -426,589.00 -11,384.50 -298,875.83 127,713.17 29.94% Dept: 4705 - Community & Economic Development
Revenue 590,804.00 877,566.00 94,374.81 769,553.08 -108,012.92 12.31% Expense 1,173,295.00 1,067,599.00 41,286.86 659,944.57 407,654.43 38.18% Dept: 4705 - Community & Economic Development Surplus (Deficit): -582,491.00 -190,033.00 53,087.95 109,608.51 299,641.51 157.68% Dept: 6610 - Community Pool (OLD)
Revenue 1,500.00 2,219.00 0.00 1,610.98 -608.02 27.40%
Expense 25,504.00 25,015.00 0.00 12,781.09 12,233.91 48.91% Dept: 6610 - Community Pool (OLD) Surplus (Deficit): -24,004.00 -22,796.00 0.00 -11,170.11 11,625.89 51.00% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 04/30/2025 5/13/2025 9:17:49 AM Page 2 of 3
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Activity Account Typ…
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Remaining
Dept: 6615 - Senior Services
Revenue 0.00 1,252.00 0.00 1,251.74 -0.26 0.02%
Expense 43,560.00 58,937.00 45.00 37,585.82 21,351.18 36.23% Dept: 6615 - Senior Services Surplus (Deficit): -43,560.00 -57,685.00 -45.00 -36,334.08 21,350.92 37.01% Dept: 6620 - Parks & Facilities
Revenue 198,847.00 225,472.00 6,354.00 32,977.59 -192,494.41 85.37% Expense 885,598.00 823,845.00 24,208.84 438,063.11 385,781.89 46.83% Dept: 6620 - Parks & Facilities Surplus (Deficit): -686,751.00 -598,373.00 -17,854.84 -405,085.52 193,287.48 32.30% Dept: 6625 - Community Relations
Revenue 22,500.00 32,667.00 -383.60 23,308.15 -9,358.85 28.65% Expense 238,224.00 281,153.00 14,175.51 204,683.90 76,469.10 27.20% Dept: 6625 - Community Relations Surplus (Deficit): -215,724.00 -248,486.00 -14,559.11 -181,375.75 67,110.25 27.01% Report Surplus (Deficit): -399,108.00 597,809.00 42,469.83 -2,518,662.90 -3,116,471.90 521.32% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2024-2025 Period Ending: 04/30/2025 5/13/2025 9:17:49 AM Page 3 of 3
Fund Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
100 - General Fund -399,108.00 597,809.00 42,469.83 -2,518,662.90 -3,116,471.90 Report Surplus (Deficit): -399,108.00 597,809.00 42,469.83 -2,518,662.90 -3,116,471.90 5/13/2025 9:21:58 AM Page 1 of 1
Balance Sheet
Chowchilla, CA Account Summary
As Of 04/30/2025
Account Name Balance
Fund: 100 - General Fund
Assets
100-0100-0201 Petty Cash 500.00
100-0100-0202 Pre-Paid Postage Account 890.05
100-0100-0206 Cash Drawer 1,700.00
100-0100-0219 Lease Receivable 93,823.58
100-0100-0221 A/R - Non Governmental 2,590.08
100-0100-0222 A/R - Intergovernmental -2,590.09
100-0100-0224 A/R MODULE ONLY RECEIVALBLES 119,080.90
100-0100-0226 Advance to Other Funds 389,382.82
100-0100-0227 Liens Receivables General Fund 178,628.36 100-0100-0230 Accounts Receivable-Utilities 92.77
100-0100-0244 Deposit for Sec. 125 1,278.90
100-0100-0291 Prepaid Expenses 52,977.39
100-0100-1900 Claim On Cash 9,138,778.40
Total Assets: 9,977,133.16 9,977,133.16
Liability
100-0200-0422 Bonds for Work-Refundable 2,000.00
100-0200-0480 Deferred Revenue 151,425.73
100-0200-0482 Unavailable Lease Revenue 50,823.48
100-0200-2901 Accounts Payable Pending 738,029.54
Total Liability: 942,278.75
Equity
100-0300-0601 Fund Balance 10,246,696.80
100-0300-0604 Reserve for Contingencies 910,223.00
100-0300-0605 Designated for Prepaid Items 239.50
100-0300-0611 Reserve for L/T A/R 389,382.82
100-0300-0615 SB1186 6,975.19
Total Beginning Equity: 11,553,517.31
Total Revenue 6,530,851.39
Total Expense 9,049,514.29
Revenues Over/Under Expenses -2,518,662.90
Total Liabilities, Equity and Current Surplus (Deficit): 9,977,133.16 Total Equity and Current Surplus (Deficit): 9,034,854.41

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of Municipal Code Chapter 18 Zone Text Amendments #25-0094 and General Plan Amendments #25-0094 to Implement 19 Programs Within the City’s Adopted Housing Element and the Accompanied Notice of Exemption
PREPARED BY: Annalisa Perea, AICP, Contract City Planner ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Approved Resolution

2. Notice of Exemption

3. Municipal Code Chapter 18 Text Amendments

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY DIRECTOR ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

At their May 21, 2025 meeting, the Chowchilla Planning Commission passed a resolution recommending that the Chowchilla City Council consider and approve Municipal Code Chapter 18 Zone Text Amendments #25- 0094 and General Plan Amendments #25-0094 to Implement 19 Programs Within the City’s Adopted Housing Element and the Accompanied Notice of Exemption.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Chowchilla’s 6th cycle Housing Element was certified by the California Department of Housing & Community Development on October 2, 2024. As part of that certification, the City was required to complete certain zoning ordinance and General Plan amendments in accordance with the Housing Element Programs contained in the 2024-2032 Housing Element Update. During review of the City’s Housing Element, HCD determined that the City is required to implement changes in the development process to streamline review of housing projects and make it more feasible to bring new housing opportunities online. These HCD directives are imposed on local municipalities to streamline housing development in response to the Statewide housing shortage. The first group of Housing Element programs coming before the City Council for consideration are as follows:

1. Program 1.g. (Employee Housing Act)
The purpose of Program 1.g is to add “large” employee housing as a permitted use by right in the use table for Industrial and Office Zones (I-H, PF, and OS) to further clarify the provision under the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6). The program also amends the Zoning Ordinance to include a new section, Agricultural Employee Housing, that describes the requirements and process for streamlined approval pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8.

2. Program 2.b. (Density Increase)
The purpose of Program 2.b is to encourage higher density development by increasing density ranges in the MDR land use designation/R-M zone district, MHDR land use designation/R-MH zone district, and HDR land use designation/R-H zone district as follows:

Land Use/Zoning District Current Density Proposed Density MDR/R-M 2.0 to 8.0 du/ac 2.0 to 12.0 du/ac
MHDR/R-MH 6.0 to 16.0 du/ac 12.0 to 20.0 du/ac
HDR/R-H 10.0 to 24.0 du/ac 20.0 to 30 du/ac

3. Program 2.f. (Small Residential Care Facilities)
The purpose of Program 2.f is to allow residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer people to be allowed by-right in all zones where residential use is permitted subject to only to the requirement of other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

4. Program 2.g. (Large Residential Care Facilities)
The purpose of Program 2.g is to allow residential care facilities serving seven (7) or more people to be allowed by-right in all zones where residential use is permitted subject only to the requirement of other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

5. Program 2.h. (Transitional and Supportive Housing)
The purpose of Program 2.h is to allow transitional and supportive housing as a use by right in all zones allowing residential uses subject to only the requirements of other residential uses of the same type and in the same zone including parking standards. In addition, the program will allow permanent supportive housing in all zones allowing residential uses (including emergency shelters) without discretionary action pursuant to Government Code Section 65651 (AB 2988), uses subject to only the requirements of other residential uses of the same type and in the same zone including parking standards.

6. Program 2.i. (Manufactured Home)
The purpose of Program 2.i is to allow Manufactured Homes (on Permanent Foundation) by-right in all zones that allow single-family uses pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.3(c).

7. Program 2.j. (Emergency Housing / Low Barrier Navigation Centers) The purpose of Program 2.j id to amend the definition of “Emergency Shelter” and allow Emergency Shelters by right without discretionary action in R-MH and R-H zoning districts, pursuant to AB 139. The program will also revise Table 18.54.040 of the Zoning Ordinance to change parking space requirement for “Emergency Shelters” to 1 space per employee but not to exceed parking requirements for other residential or commercial uses within the same zone, pursuant to State Law.

8. Program 2.k. (Guest House)
The purpose of Program 2.k is to define the term “guest house” or “guesthouse” as an accessory building not intended for permanent occupancy which does not have separate cooking facilities from the primary residence.

This distinguishes a guest house from an Accessory Dwelling Unit, which is subject to State Law.

9. Program 2.l. (Lower income opportunity sites)
The purpose of Program 2.l is to allow residential developments by-right, without discretionary action, where at least 20% of the units are affordable to lower-income households, on sites identified in prior planning periods pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2, subdivision (c).

10. Program 2.m. (Boarding Houses)
The purpose of Program 2.m is to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow a boarding house or rooming house by-right in Medium, Medium-High, and High-Density Residential Zones.

11. Program 2.n. (Reasonable Accommodations Procedure)
The purpose of Program 2.n is to provide objective guidelines for evaluating a reasonable accommodation request pursuant to Federal and State Fair Housing Law.

12. Program 3.j. (General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning District Consistency) The purpose of Program 3.j is to amend the General Plan text to accurately reflect and correspond to the City’s zoning districts as identified in the Zoning Ordinance. Amendments are proposed for the General Plan Land Use Element to ensure text consistency between land use designations and zoning districts.

13. Program 3.k. (Density Bonus Ordinance)
The purpose of Program 3.k is to comply with the latest density bonus provisions of State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915).

14. Program 3.l. (ADU Ordinance Updates, Tracking, and Incentives) The purpose of Program 3.l is to amend the ADU Ordinance to comply with State Law.

15. Program 3.n. (Allow Duplexes By-right)
The purpose of Program 3.n is to allow duplexes “by-right” in Medium Density Residential Zones.

16. Program 3.p. (Removal of Subjective Judgment from Entitlement Review) The purpose of Program 3.p is to remove subjective language from entitlement review for Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Planned Unit Development, and instead, provide objectives with regards to determining adverse effects and impairment to the integrity and character of zoning districts, thereby streamlining the review of multi-family residential projects.

17. Program 3.q. (Multi-family in Commercial Zones)
The purpose of Program 3.q is to allow multi-family residential buildings with five (5) or more units “by right” in the C-N zone district, to increase opportunities for housing.

18. Program 3.s. (SB 9 Ordinance)
The purpose of Program 3.s is to comply with SB 9 (Government Code Section 65852.21).

19. Program 3.t. (Water and Sewer Priority)
The purpose of Program 3.t is to establish specific written procedures to grant priority water and sewer service to developments with units affordable to lower-income households pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.7. The procedures are incorporated into the General Plan Public Facilities and Services Element.

To achieve these programs, the following code sections are proposed to be added or amended as shown in the attached exhibits:
• 18.60.030 (REPEAL AND REPLACE) Accessory Dwelling Units • 18.60.220 (NEW) Agricultural and Employee Housing
• 18.60.240 (NEW) Supportive Housing
• 18.94 (NEW) Housing Element Sites
• 17.26 (NEW) Urban Lot Split (Parcel Maps)
• 18.08 Land Use Tables
• 18.10 Low Density Residential Zone
• 18.12 Medium Density Residential Zone
• 18.14 Medium High Density Residential Zone
• 18.16 High Density Residential Zone
• 18.54 Parking and Loading Standards
• 18.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives
• 18.72 Site Plan Review Permits
• 18.80 Conditional Use Permits
• 18.82 Planned Unit Development Permits
• 18.92 Reasonable Accommodation
• 18.96 Definition of Land Uses
The following elements are also proposed to be amended, to achieve these programs, as shown in the attached exhibits:
• Table LU-3 2040 General Plan Land Use Designations
• Land Use Designations (MDR, MHDR, HDR, OS)
• Table LU-4 Land Use Density and Intensity
• Public Facilities and Services Element

GENERAL PLAN/ZONING ANALYSIS
The Housing Element is one of nine mandated elements within the General Plan. This proposed text amendments will satisfy 19 implementation programs of the required items contained within the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ANALYSIS:

The City is the Lead Agency for this Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 15000 et seq.). This update is subject to CEQA Guidelines section 15061, which states that “The activity is covered by the common-sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.” The proposed implementation programs of the Housing Element do include changes to the zoning code and general plan to bring it into conformance with state law and to promote more housing units in the city, but nothing in the proposed changes would alter the existing development potential of the City as expressed in the General Plan.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

Implementation of Housing Element Programs as presented would be an action consistent with the City’s recently certified Housing Element. Approval of this item would assist the City with meeting their goals for the provision of a wide array of housing development opportunities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

If approved, staff will bring back the item at the next City Council meeting for 2nd reading and adoption.

Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

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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)
___________________________
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County of: __________________
Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________ Project Location - Specific:

Project Location - City: ______________________ Project Location - County:

Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
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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: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________
______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011

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18.60.030 Accessory dwelling units.

A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this section is to establish the regulations and procedures for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in conformance with Government Code Section 66310-66342 (Accessory Dwelling Units). The standards included in this section are applicable to all lots that are zoned to allow residential uses.

B. Application Process.

1. Permit required. A Building Permit is required for ADUs.

2. Submittal requirements. The complete Building Permit application shall be submitted to the building division on an application prepared by the Building Official and shall include the submittal requirements. Fees for an ADU shall be established by the City Council and shall be, but not be limited to, building plan check fees, building permit fees, and state mandated fees related to the issuance of building permits.

3. Review and approval. A Building Permit for an ADU shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or hearing, notwithstanding Sections 65901 or 65906 of the Government Code or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variance or special use permits.

4. Processing time. The City shall approve or deny an application to create an ADU within sixty days from the date the City receives a complete application.
a. Exceptions.
i. If the permit to create an ADU is concurrently submitted with a permit to create a single-family dwelling, the City shall not approve or deny the permit for the ADU until the City approves or denies the permit for the single-family dwelling. ii. If the applicant requests a delay, then the sixty-day timeframe shall be tolled for the period of the delay.

5. Remediation. Should the permit application to create an ADU be denied, the City shall, within sixty days, return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied.

C. Types and Number of ADUs Permitted Per Lot.

1. Lots with a single-family dwelling. The following number and types of ADUs shall be allowed per lot that is zoned to allow single-family residential uses and contains an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.
a. One (1) ADU that is attached to an existing or proposed primary dwelling. Attached ADUs may be new construction or internal conversion of an existing area or structure, including attached garages, storage areas, accessory structures, or similar uses. b. One (1) ADU that is detached from but on the same lot as an existing or proposed primary dwelling. Detached ADUs may be new construction or internal conversion of an existing area or structure, including detached garages, storage areas, accessory structures, or similar uses. c. One (1) Junior ADU that is contained entirely within the walls of an existing or proposed singlefamily residence, including attached garages, is no more than 500 square feet in size, that may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

2. Lots with a multi-family dwelling(s). The following number and types of ADUs shall be allowed per lot that is zoned to allow multi-family residential uses and contains an existing or proposed multi-family dwelling.

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a. Internal Conversion ADUs.
i. At least one (1) interior ADU conversion within portions of an existing multi-family dwelling that are not used as livable space including but not limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, and up to twenty-five percent of the total number of dwelling units on lots with an existing multi-family dwelling.
b. Detached ADUs.
i. On a lot with an existing multi-family dwelling, up to eight detached ADUs, not to exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
ii. On a lot with a proposed multi-family dwelling, not more than two detached ADUs.

D. Development and design standards.

1. Attached ADUs.
a. Size. The maximum floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed fifty percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less. b. Height. The maximum height of an attached ADU shall not exceed the height of the existing single-family or multi-family dwelling, or twenty-five feet, whichever is less. c. Setbacks. Attached ADUs shall meet the following minimum setbacks. i. Front yard: as established in the applicable zone district. ii. Side yard: four feet.
iii. Rear yard: four feet.
d. Access. For an attached ADU, a separate exterior entrance independent of the primary dwelling shall be provided.

2. Detached ADUs.
a. Size. The maximum floor area of a detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. b. Height. The maximum height of a detached ADU is as follows. i. Sixteen feet if the lot has an existing or proposed single-story dwelling. ii. Eighteen feet if the lot is within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. The maximum height may be increased by an additional two feet, to twenty feet maximum, for the purpose of accommodating roof pitch with the primary dwelling.
iii. Eighteen feet if the lot has an existing or proposed multi-family, multi-story dwelling. c. Setbacks. Detached ADUs shall meet the following minimum setbacks. i. Front yard: as established in the applicable zone district, provided the setbacks do not preclude the construction of an up to eight hundred square foot ADU that meets the provisions of Section 66323 of the Government Code. ii. Side yard: four feet.
iii. Rear yard: four feet.

3. Internal Conversion ADUs.

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a. Size. Same as the size of the space being converted. The size may be increased by an additional 150 square feet to accommodating entering and exiting the ADU. b. Height. Same as the height of the space being converted. c. Setbacks. If the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the existing structure, then the ADU shall maintain the same setbacks as the existing structure or minimum setbacks of four feet from the side and rear yards, whichever is less. d. Access. For internal conversion ADUs on single-family lots, exterior access from the proposed or existing dwelling shall be provided.

4. Junior ADUs.
a. Size. No more than 500 square feet, contained entirely within the walls of the proposed or existing single-family residence including attached garages. b. Access.
i. The Junior ADU shall provide separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
ii. If a permitted Junior ADU does not include a separate bathroom, the permitted Junior ADU shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the structure, with an interior entry to the main living area.
c. Owner Occupancy.
i. Owner-occupancy in the single-family residence in which the Junior ADU will be permitted is required. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created Junior ADU.
ii. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
d. Deed Restriction.
i. The recordation of a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the permitted agency and shall include both of the following:

1. A prohibition on the sale of the Junior ADU separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.

2. A restriction on the size and attributes of the Junior ADU that conforms with this chapter.
e. Efficiency Kitchen. The Junior ADU shall include an efficiency kitchen which shall include all the following:
i. A cooking facility with appliances.
ii. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the Junior ADU.

E. Other requirements.
a. Architectural Appearance. ADUs shall have the same exterior color, finish materials, and roof form as the primary dwelling.
b. Rental Terms. Rentals must be for terms longer than 30 days.

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c. Separate Conveyance. ADUs may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence, except when sold by a qualified nonprofit corporation to a qualified buyer in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66340-66342.
d. Parking standards.
i. Minimum required space. Each ADU shall provide a minimum of one parking space per unit or bedroom, whichever is less, except in any instance where parking for the ADU is not required by State Law (See Exceptions). The required parking space(s) may be provided as tandem parking on an existing driveway and in setback areas. ii. Parking replacement. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with an ADU, there shall be no requirement to replace the off-street parking spaces.
iii. Exceptions. No parking shall be required for ADUs in any of the following instances.

1. Where the ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.

2. Where the ADU is located with an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

3. Where the ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.

4. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.

5. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU.

6. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multi-family dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other exception criteria listed above.
e. Utility services. ADUs shall be provided with water, sewer and other utilities as determined by the building official.
f. Fire Sprinklers.
i. Installation of fire sprinklers shall be required for ADUs only when sprinklers are required by building codes for the existing primary residence.
ii. The construction of an ADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers for the primary residence.
iii. If a primary dwelling currently does not have fire sprinklers, and an attached ADU is proposed which would trigger fire sprinkler requirements due to the increase in livable space, that requirement shall not be imposed upon the primary dwelling unit. g. Fees.
i. Connection Fees and Capacity Charges. ADUs shall not be considered as a new residential use for the purpose of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer services, unless the ADU is constructed concurrently with a new single-family home.
ii. Impact Fees.

1. Impact fees shall not be imposed on an ADU that is less than 70 square feet.

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2. For ADUs 750 square feet or larger, impact fees charged shall be proportionate in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling.

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18.60.220 Agricultural Employee Housing
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a streamlined, ministerial approval process for employee housing in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8 (Employee Housing Act).

B. Applicability. To be eligible for streamlined approval under this section, an agricultural employee housing development must meet all the following requirements:

1. The development is located on land designated as agricultural in the City of Chowchilla General Plan.

2. The development is not located on a site that is any of the following. a. Within the coastal zone, as defined in Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the Public Resources Code.
b. Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).
c. Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code, or within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4202 of the Public Resources Code. d. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 78760) of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of Division 45, unless the Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixed uses.
e. Within a delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law (Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901)), and by any local building department under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

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f. Within a flood plain as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, unless the development has been issued a flood plain development permit pursuant to Part 59 (commencing with Section 59.1) and Part 60 (commencing with Section 60.1) of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. g. Within a floodway as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
h. Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan.
i. Lands under conservation easement. For purposes of this section, “conservation easement” shall not include a contract executed pursuant to the Williamson Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 51200) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code).
j. Lands with groundwater levels within five feet of the soil surface and for which the development would be served by an onsite wastewater disposal system serving more than six family housing units.

3. The development has adequate water and wastewater facilities and dry utilities to serve the project.

4. The development is located:
a. Within one-half mile of a duly designated collector road with an Average Daily Trips (ADT) of 6,000 or greater; or
b. Adjacent to a duly designated collector road with an ADT of 2,000 or greater.

5. The development provides one parking space per unit, or as based upon demonstrated need; provided, that these standards do not require more parking than other residential uses of similar size within the jurisdiction.

6. The development is an eligible agricultural employee housing development as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8.

18.60.240 Supportive Housing
A. Supportive housing shall be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, and in zones where emergency shelters are permitted, if the proposed housing development satisfies all of the following requirements, pursuant to Section 65651 of the Government Code. a. Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.
b. One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, within the development are restricted to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians.

For purposes of this paragraph, “lower income households” has the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. c. At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
d. The developer provides the planning agency with the information required by Section 65652 of the Government Code.
e. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:
i. For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
ii. For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens. f. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915 of the Government Code.
g. Units within the development, excluding managers’ units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

B. Supportive housing shall be subject to comply with written, objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily development within the same zone.

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Chapter 17.26 URBAN LOT SPLIT (PARCEL MAP)

17.26.010 Purpose and intent.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement California Government Code Section 66411.7 to provide an owner of a parcel zoned entirely for single-family residential use an additional method to subdivide the parcel through an urban lot split parcel map for the purpose of housing development; B. An urban lot split parcel map is defined as the subdivision of an existing legal lot zoned for single-family residential development under Chapter 18.06 of the Zoning Ordinance to create no more than two (2) new parcels in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; C. Urban lot split shall be used synonymously with a parcel map. A record data parcel map is prohibited. The parcel map shall be based on a field survey;
D. With respect to a division of land into four or fewer parcels, where dedications or offers of dedication are not required, the statement shall be signed and acknowledged by the subdivider only. If the subdivider does not have a record title ownership interest in the property to be divided, the local agency may require that the subdivider provide the local agency with satisfactory evidence that the persons with record title ownership have consented to the proposed division. For purposes of this paragraph, "record title ownership" means fee title of record unless a leasehold interest is to be divided, in which case "record title ownership" means ownership of record of the leasehold interest. Record title ownership does not include ownership of mineral rights or other subsurface interests that have been severed from ownership of the surface; E. The provisions of this Chapter shall be the primary regulations for the subdivisions of land for and development of two (2) unit residential developments under Cal. Government Code Sections 66411.7 and 65852.21. To the extent that an aspect of the subdivision of land for or development of two (2) unit residential developments under Sections 66411.7 and 65852.21 is not addressed by this Chapter, the provisions of the subdivision code and applicable zoning regulations shall apply, except where this would conflict with Sections 66411.7 and 65852.21;
F. In the event of a conflict between this Chapter and another provision of the Chowchilla Municipal Code, as it applies to the subdivision of land for or development of two (2) unit residential developments under Cal.

Government Code Sections 66411.7 and 65852.21, this Chapter shall prevail; and G. No exceptions to the standards in this section shall be requested or granted, except as allowed per Chowchilla Municipal Code Chapter 17.32.

17.26.020 Urban lot split application and procedures.

A. An application for an urban lot split shall be filed by the property owner or an agent of the property owner with the Planning Department on the City’s approved form, subject to a fee in an amount established by City Council resolution. An application shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Department to be considered. The City will inform the applicant in writing of any incompleteness within thirty (30) days after an application is submitted;
B. An application shall include an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. An affidavit shall not be required of an applicant that is either a “community land trust” (as defined by Rev. & Tax Code § 4 02.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a “qualified nonprofit corporation” (as defined by Rev. & Tax Code § 214.15);
C. An application for an urban lot split shall meet the requirements set forth in this Chapter; D. The City shall act upon an application for an urban lot split without a discretionary review, public hearing, or Site Plan Review Committee Review, within fifty (50) calendar days after a complete application for an urban

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lot split is filed. The time limit specified in this chapter may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the City;
E. The Director shall ministerially approve or deny the application for an urban lot split. The decision shall be final, and the Director shall state in written findings the reasons for approval or denial.

17.26.030 Review by other City departments and agencies.

A. The Planning Department shall transmit copies of the urban lot split and other required information to each of the following: Department of Public Works, Building & Safety, the Fire Department, and to such other agencies that it determines may be affected or may have an interest in the proposed subdivision; B. These departments or agencies shall submit their written reports, corrections, and recommendations within the time specified by the Planning Department. Such time limit shall not be more than fifteen (15) working days from the date of the transmittal letter.

17.26.040 Concurrent processing with other ministerial permits.

A. No development, including but not limited to grading or vegetation removal, shall commence on any lot, prior to, concurrent, or subsequent to an urban lot split, unless a valid building permit has been issued for the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit; B. A building permit shall not be issued for development on a parcel where an urban lot split is proposed, until the urban lot split is accepted and the map is recorded by the County of Madera, unless the proposed project conforms to the Subdivision Ordinance and the City’s policies and ordinances implementing Cal. Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21, and 65852.22 without recordation of the urban lot split.

17.26.050 Preparation.

A. An urban lot split shall be prepared by a qualified California registered civil engineer or a California licensed surveyor in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations and the Subdivision Map Act. Civil engineers with licenses prior to January 1, 1982 (with a license number before 33966) are authorized to practice all land surveying and engineering surveying.

17.26.060 Urban lot split development standards.

The proposed subdivision shall conform to the following standards:

A. An urban lot split shall be prepared in accordance with requirements set forth in Section 17.28.030 of the Subdivision Ordinance, Cal. Government Code Section 66410 et. Seq., 66444-66450 and the applicable sections of this Chapter;
B. An urban lot split shall not be approved except in conjunction with a concurrently submitted application for building permits for a two (2) unit residential development pursuant to Cal. Government Code Section 65852.21 and subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.10, Chapter 18.12, and Section 17.26.040 as applicable; C. Development on the resulting parcels shall be limited to the residential development approved in the concurrently submitted building permit applications;
D. The parcel shall be located entirely within a Single-Family Zoning District; E. The site shall not be located within a City Historic District, on a designated Historic Landmark property, or included on the State Historic Resources Inventory;
F. The urban lot split will subdivide an existing parcel to create no more than two (2) new parcels; G. The parcel proposed for subdivision shall not result in more than two (2) dwelling units of any type per parcel involved in an urban lot split, including principal dwelling units, ADUs and JADUs, and residential development permitted by Cal. Government Code Section 65852.21;

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H. One (1) principal unit is required per parcel;
I. Neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner shall have previously subdivided an adjacent parcel under the provisions of this Chapter or Cal. Government Code Section 66411.7. Adjacent means situated near or close by. Adjacent includes real property across alleys, streets, public waterways or other public property;
J. The parcel proposed for subdivision shall not have been established through a prior exercise of an urban lot split as provided for by this Chapter or Cal. Government Code section 66411.7; K. The land uses proposed for the parcels created by the urban lot split shall be residential uses only (no mixeduse or commercial or other non-residential uses); L. Rental terms of any unit created by the subdivision shall not be less than thirty (30) consecutive days, nor shall rental terms allow termination of the tenancy prior to the expiration of at least one (1) thirty (30) day period occupancy by the same tenant;
M. The owner shall not have withdrawn rent or price-controlled accommodations from rent or lease on this parcel within fifteen (15) years prior to the date of application for the proposed project; N. The proposed housing development shall not require the demolition or alteration (defined as demolition or alteration of more than 25% of the existing exterior walls) of any of the following types of housing;

1. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

2. Housing that is subject to any form of public agency rent or price control.

3. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

17.26.070 Disapproval of an urban lot split.

A proposed urban lot split subdivision shall not be approved if any of the following apply:

A. The site is located within wetlands, as defined in the US Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660, PW 2 (June 21, 1993);
B. The site is located on a hazardous waste site that is listed per Cal. Government Code section 65962.5 or designated by Cal. Health & Safety Code section 25356;
C. The site is located within a delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law;
D. Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the building official finds that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Cal. Government Code Section 65589.5, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact; E. The site is located within a special flood hazard area for the 100-year flood (any Zone A or Zone V), unless one of the two below conditions is satisfied:

1. The site has been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and issued to the local jurisdiction, or;

2. The site meets Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program pursuant to Part 59 (commencing with Section 59.1) and Part 60 (commencing with Section 60.1) of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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F. The site is located within a regulatory floodway as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, unless the development has received a no-rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations;
G. The site is located on lands identified for conservation in an adopted community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan; H. The site is located within habitat for protected species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or species of special status by state or federal agencies, fully protected species, or species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter

1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), or the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code); I. The site is located on lands under conservation easement; J. The proposed housing development would result in fewer dwelling units than would otherwise be allowed on the site by the General Plan Land Use Element, in accordance with the State’s No Net Loss requirements.

17.26.080 Urban lot split form, contents, and accompanying data.

An urban lot split shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter ___ of the Chowchilla Municipal Code, Cal. Government Code Section 66410 et. Seq., 66444-66450, and this Chapter. The map shall contain the following supplemental information to establish compliance with the construction plans and all provisions of this Code and applicable State law:

A. Preliminary title report of the property and shall be no more than 90 days old from the time of application submittal;
B. The size of each sheet shall be 18 by 26 inches. The scale of the map shall be large enough to show all details clearly and enough sheets shall be used to accomplish this end. The particular number of sheets and the total number of sheets comprising the map shall be stated on each of the sheets, and its relation to each adjoining sheet shall be clearly shown:

1. The map number. Such number must be obtained from _______.

2. The boundaries of the subdivision, defined by legal description, with sufficient information to locate the property to determine its position with respect to adjacent named or numbered subdivisions, if any.

The boundary shall be based upon a field survey. Record data parcel maps are prohibited.

3. Total area (in acreage and square feet) of each proposed lot.

4. The directions of flow of all watercourses and flood-hazard control areas within and adjacent to the property involver per Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance rate (FIRM) maps, and the proposed method of providing storm water, drainage, and erosion control.

5. The location and extent of any known jurisdictional wetland areas or other sensitive habitat areas such as rare and endangered plant species or riparian vegetation;

6. The location of the site’s scenic landscape features and scenic corridors, ridgelines, and skylines, as defined in the City’s General Plan and State law, and an assessment of the visibility of any future development from or within scenic corridors;

7. Legal description of the parcel;

8. Lot width of each proposed lot;

9. Public right-of-way frontage of each proposed lot;

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10. Curve radii as applicable;

11. Location and dimensions of existing established proposed property lines. The existing property lines shall be based upon found monuments;

12. Zoning District;

13. General Plan Land Use Designation;

14. The location and use of all existing and proposed structures;

15. The Basis of Bearings shall be based on the California Coordinate System. Mapping shall comply with the California Public Resource Code;

16. All required zoning setbacks for the existing and proposed lots;

17. The location of all existing water, sewer, electricity, storm drain, or gas service lines, pipes, systems, or easements;

18. The location of all proposed new water, gas, sewer, storm drain, lines, pipes, or systems;

19. The location of any proposed and/or existing easements, including but not limited to, access or public utilities to serve a lot created by the subdivision;

20. The location and species name of any existing trees larger than four inches in diameter measured four feet six inches above the base and any such trees proposed for removal;

21. Existing and proposed topographic information shall be provided and shall be tied to the City’s datum.

Contour lines shall have the following intervals:
i. Two (2) foot contour interval for ground slope between ground level and ten (10) percent; and
ii. Five (5) foot contour interval for ground slope exceeding ten (10) percent.

22. Name and dimensions, including right-of-way and improved area, of public and private streets or public alleys and private alleys adjoining the parcel;

23. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, parkway, and street trees: type, location, and dimensions;

24. Location of existing or proposed driveway dimensions, materials, and slope (including cross slope);

25. Location of existing or proposed vehicular access to the public right-of-way; and

26. Location of existing or proposed pedestrian pathway access to the public right-of-way.

17.26.090 Map requirements.

The proposed subdivision shall conform to the following requirements:

A. The two (2) new parcels shall be of approximately equal lot area; B. One (1) parcel shall not be smaller than forty (40) percent of the lot area of the original parcel; C. Both newly created parcels shall be no smaller than 1,200 square-feet each; D. All easements required for the provision of public services and facilities shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works;
E. Each parcel shall be served by a separate water service meter, a separate sewer service connection, and gas connection if required;
F. Each parcel shall drain to the street or to a developed drainage easement;

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G. Both newly created parcels shall conform to the minimum lot width requirements in Chapter 18.10, Chapter 18.12, and Chapter 17.32 of the Chowchilla Municipal Code. Lot width exceptions shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.32;
H. Lot width means the horizontal distance between the midpoints of the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the line measuring depth;
I. Each of the proposed parcels shall have public right-of-way frontage (public street or alley) abutting the original parcel;
J. A flag lot, or a lot with a narrow projecting strip of land extending to or along a public right-of-way frontage, shall not be permitted;
K. Lot depth shall be measured at average distance between the front and rear lot line of the newly created lot;
L. New lot lines shall be straight lines, unless there is a conflict with existing improvements or the natural environment in which case the line may not be straight but shall follow the appropriate natural course; M. Interior lot lines not facing the street shall be at right angles perpendicular to the street on straight streets, or radial to the street on curved streets;
N. Lot lines shall be contiguous with existing zoning boundaries; O. The placement of lot lines shall not result in an accessory building or accessory use on a lot without a main building or primary use on the same lot, as defined in the Zoning Ordinance; P. Lot lines shall not render an existing structure as nonconforming in any respect (e.g. setbacks, open yard, Floor Area Ratio, parking), nor increase the nonconformity of an existing nonconforming structure.

17.26.100 Expiration.

An approved urban lot split shall expire thirty-six (36) months after its approval, except when a time extension has been granted by the Director or meets the terms allowed by Cal. Government Code Section 66452.6.

17.26.110 Revision and amendments of an urban lot split.

A. Where an applicant desires to revise or amend an approved urban lot split map, the applicant may file a revised urban lot split map, prior to the expiration of the approved urban lot split map/ A revised urban lot split map shall be subject to additional fees in an amount established by City Council resolution; B. Revisions and amendments to the urban lot split shall be made pursuant to Section 66469 et seq. of the Subdivision Map Act;
C. Failure to record a final map before the urban lot split expires shall cause the urban lot split parcel map approval to become null and void with no further action required on the part of the City. Any pending building permit application that proposes two (2) principal structures on the original parcel shall become null and void with no further action required on the part of the City, unless the applicant revises the permit application to comply with the Zoning Ordinance and the requirements in Cal. Government Code Sections 66444-66450;
D. Once an urban lot split has expired, no further subdivision action shall take place until a new tentative map is approved.

17.26.120 County recording.

A. The applicant shall apply for a parcel map with the Department of Public Works prior to approval and recordation of the urban lot split;

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B. Prior to the approval and recordation of the parcel map, the applicant shall record a restrictive covenant on each property title in the form prescribed by the City of Chowchilla City Attorney which shall run with the land and provide the following:
a. A prohibition against further subdivision of the parcel using the urban lot split procedures as provided for in this Chapter; and
b. A prohibition on the conversion of nonresidential uses of any units developed or constructed on either resulting parcel, and a prohibition against renting or leasing the units for fewer than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days.

C. The urban lot split shall be subject to the map provisions in Chapter 17.24.

D. Upon the approval of the parcel map, the applicant or the property owner shall submit the map to the County Recorder for recordation. The map shall be accepted and recorded by the County prior to issuance of any building permits by the City, except as otherwise provided by this Chapter.

17.26.130 Urban lot split withdrawal.

Any applicant with the owner’s consent or record owner of the subject property may withdraw an urban lot split parcel map at any time prior to the recordation of the urban lot split. Notice of withdrawal shall be provided to the Director in writing. Upon receipt of such notice, the urban lot split shall be considered officially withdrawn, with no further action required on the part of the City. Any building permit application that proposes more than two (2) principal structures on the original parcel shall be null and void with no further action on the part of the City, or such permit(s) may be revised by the applicant to comply with the Zoning Ordinance and requirements in Cal.

Government Code Sections 66444-66450.

CODE OF ORDINANCES
Title 18 - ZONING
Chapter 18.94 HOUSING ELEMENT SITES
Chapter 18.94 HOUSING ELEMENT SITES

18.94.010 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to create procedures to implement State Housing Element Law related to sites that are identified by the Housing Element of the General Plan and its associated implementation programs.

18.94.020 Applicability
These regulations shall apply to the Sites Inventory and Prior Housing Element Sites identified in the most recently adopted Housing Element.

18.94.030 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined as follows.

A. “Housing Development Project” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of California Government Code Section 65905.5.

B. “Housing Element Sites” means sites listed on the inventory of land suitable for residential development developed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of the California Government Code Section 65583 that exists in the adopted Housing Element.

C. “Lower Income Households” has the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5.

D. “Ministerial Approval” means a process for development approval to approve a “use by right” as this term is defined in California Government Code Section 65583.2(i).

E. “Prior Housing Element Sites” means Housing Element Sites identified as meeting the criteria for a prior housing element site in the most recently adopted Housing Element, including non-vacant sites that were identified in the prior Housing Element and vacant sites that were identified in the prior two Housing Elements.

18.94.040 Approval Requirements
A. Prior Housing Element Sites. If a Housing Development Project is proposed on a Prior Housing Element Site and at least twenty percent of the project’s units will be made affordable and available to Lower Income Households, then the project shall be subject to ministerial approval pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583.2(i) and thus not subject to CEQA. Projects will be reviewed against the requirements in municipal code, general plan specific plans, and any applicable objective design standards. No discretionary conditions will be administered, and the project will not be subject to appeal before a discretionary body.

The interpretation of objective requirements may be appealed by the applicant to the appropriate decision making body.