"School, private (kindergarten to 12th grade)" means a facility owned and/or operated by a private entity that educates minors in courses of study required by the California Education Code. This use includes a kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, special institution of education, or combination of these, and includes a technical, vocational, or art school only when the students are primarily minors. This use does not include home schooling at a residence. (72) (C11) "School, public (kindergarten to 12th grade)" means a facility owned and/or operated by a publicly funded school district that educates minors in courses of study required by the California Education Code. This use includes a kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, special institution of education, or combination of these, and includes a technical, vocational, or art school only when the students are primarily minors. This use does not include a charter school. (73) (C12) "Scrap metal processing." See Junk yard, wrecking yard, or salvage yard. (K5) "Secondhand or thrift store" means an establishment that accepts donations of secondhand items and clothing, and is typically operated for charitable purposes. (I25) "Self-storage facility." See self-storage facility (71) (K6) "Service station." See Fuel sales, retail, and motor vehicle repair or service, minor. (I15) (J19) "Shooting range, indoor" means an establishment that is used for archery or firearms practice in a fullyenclosed facility. (J28) "Shooting range, outdoor" means an establishment that is used for archery or firearms practice, either wholly or partially outdoors. (J29)
"Sign manufacturing and production." See Industrial or manufacturing facility, light. (D7) "Single-family dwelling, attached" means a building with two residential dwelling units located on portions of two lots with a building firewall along the lot line, such that the dwelling units may be sold separately. (17) (H16) "Single-family dwelling, detached" means a building with one residential dwelling unit located on one lot. (18) (H17)
"Single-room occupancy (SRO)" means a residential facility of two or more separate individual rooms with typically less than five hundred square feet of floor space, with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room, rented on a weekly or monthly basis. Single-room occupancy does not include Hotel or motel. (19) (H18)
"Small family daycare." See Daycare, small family. (64) "Social service office, assistance center, or guidance center" means a facility that provides counseling, guidance, recuperative, or similar services for persons requiring rehabilitation assistance as a result of economic hardship, mental disability, alcoholism, detention, drug addiction, or similar conditions. This use does not include facilities that provide overnight stay. (F10)
"Specialty construction or trade service" means an establishment that provides construction, installation or maintenance services activities that are typically specialized trade activities, and where some of the service may be provided off-site. This use includes establishments that provide services such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, irrigation, heating/air conditioning, and masonry. This use does not include repair shop or motor vehicle repair or service. (J30)
"Storm drainage basin, with or without a park" means a facility that collects storm water from off-site locations into a sunken basin. The facility may be inaccessible to the public, or may be designed to provide partial public access for recreational use. (74) (F11)
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"Studio for martial arts, music, dance, yoga, exercise, gymnastics or similar" means a facility that provides group or individualized instruction in a specific activity typically related to the arts. This use does not include health or fitness facility. (C14)
"Supportive housing" is defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code and has no limit on the length of stay, is linked to onsite or offsite services, and is occupied by a target population as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 53260 (i.e., low income persons with mental disabilities, AIDS, substance abuse or chronic health conditions or persons whose disabilities originated before the person turned eighteen). Services typically include assistance designed to meet the needs of the target population in retaining housing, living and working in the community, and/or improving health and may include case management, mental health treatment, and life skills. (20) (H19)
"Swap meet or flea market" means a facility that provides typically compartmentalized space, either indoors or outdoors, to vendors who sell or barter merchandise. This use does not include 'farmers market,' 'auction or sales house,' or 'auction or sales yard.' (I26)
"Tailoring or clothing alterations" means an establishment that provides custom making or altering of clothing when not an ancillary use in a clothing store. (J31) "Tattooing or body art" means an establishment that provides tattooing, body piercing, and other forms of body art allowed by the California Health and Safety Code, except that body art involving ear piercing and permanent cosmetic application are not included and are considered ancillary uses in other establishments. (J32) "Temporary materials or equipment storage yard" means a facility that is used to store, park, house, or prepare equipment, dirt, materials, or temporary offices or shops to support a construction or demolition activity occurring on another site. (A16)
"Temporary sales office" means a facility that provides temporary office space to support the sale of residences or other structures and can include related parking. (A17) "Theater, live or movie" means a facility with an auditorium for viewing movies, plays, acts, or other performances. (C15)
"Tobacco, smoke, or vape shop" means an establishment that provides tobacco or vape products or tobacco or vape related paraphernalia in an area greater than forty percent of its total available retail floor space. (I27) "Trade school." See School, charter, trade, vocational, art, business, or professional. (C13) "Transit station." See Bus, transit, or train station. (K2) "Travel center." See Truck stop or travel center. (K8)
"Transitional housing" means buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. (21) (H20)
"Truck stop or travel center" means an establishment or group of establishments designed to operate together that provide fuel, overnight parking, lodging, food, convenience goods, or other services primarily to truckers and travelers. (K8)
"Trucking or transportation terminal" means a facility designed specifically for large trucks or other vehicles to load, unload, or transfer freight, cargo containers, or other items being shipped, along with associated fueling areas, maintenance facilities, and offices. (K9)
"Urgent care center or other walk-in clinic" means a facility that provides medical treatment of injuries or illnesses that do not require treatment typically provided in an emergency room, typically without an appointment. This use includes urgent care centers, free clinics, hospital-based health clinics, and community Created: 2024-06-28 16:22:22 [EST]
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health clinics, but does not include ancillary retail clinics located within a retail store, food market, or pharmacy. (E9)
"Vehicle impound yard" means a facility that provides temporary storage of vehicles that have been removed or impounded from public or private property at the direction of a peace officer or because of local ordinance or judicial order. (K10)
"Vehicle sales, new and used" means an open area that can include buildings, other than a street, used for the display, sale, or rental of new and used vehicles along with incidental repairs and servicing of vehicles.(I4) "Vehicle sales, used only" means an open area or building, other than a street, used for the display, sale or rental of used vehicles and where no repair work is done except minor incidental repairs and servicing of vehicles to be displayed, sold or rented on the premises. (I5)
"Vehicle wrecking yard." See Junk yard, wrecking yard, or salvage facility. (K5) "Vending machines" means a device that dispenses a product or service upon activation by the receiver of that product or service. Products can include items such as ice; food and beverages, movies and video games, lottery tickets, newspapers, or similar items, but does not include fueling pumps. (A18) "Veterinary clinic or office" means a facility where animals are examined, diagnosed, or treated, but typically not kept overnight. (J33)
"Veterinary hospital" means a facility where animals are kept for observation, diagnosis, treatment, or medical care, and can include overnight surveillance. (J34) "Vocational school." See School, charter, trade, vocational, art, business, or professional. (C13) "Warehouse or distribution center" means a facility for storage of goods or materials that will eventually be redistributed to retailers, wholesalers, or directly to consumers. This use does not include Mini-warehouse or selfstorage facility. (K11) "Winery." See Brewery or winery. (D4)
"Wireless communication facility" means an unstaffed facility that transmits and receives wireless telecommunications, and typically consists of an antenna array, connection cables, and equipment room, and an antenna support structure tower, or pole. (F12)
(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 503-20, § 2(Atts. 2, 4), 10-27-2020; Ord. No. 519-24, § 5(Exh. A), 2-13-2024)
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.
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 except for new construction, detached ADUs on multifamily properties developed pursuant to Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a)(4).
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.
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. These standards are not applicable to ADUs that meets the provisions of Section 66323 of the Government Code.
b. Rental Terms. Rentals must be for terms longer than 30 days.
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.
7. When the ADU meets the provisions of Section 66323 of the Government Code. 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 750 square feet.
2. For ADUs 750 square feet or larger, impact fees charged shall be proportionate in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling.
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.
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.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # XX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 25-0094, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT TO BRING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY’S ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT (2024-2032 6th CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT) AND STATE LAW TO IMPLEMENT THREE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS (PROGRAM 2.B, 3.J, and 3.T)
WHEREAS, State of California Housing Element law was enacted in 1969 and requires jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a Housing Element as part of its respective General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the Housing Element is to identify the community’s housing needs, to state the community’s goals and objectives with regard to housing production, rehabilitation, and conservation to meet those needs, and to define the policies and programs that the community will implement to achieve the stated goals and objectives; and,
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of nine state mandated elements that every general plan must contain; and,
WHEREAS, the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update was adopted by the City on September 10, 2024, and was subsequently sent to the Department of Housing and Community Development for review and upon completion of review, it was determined that the document substantially complies with State Housing Element Law and was therefore certified on October 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment coming before the City Council for consideration would amend the General Plan Text to bring the General Plan into compliance with the City’s adopted and certified Housing Element and State Law, which would effectively implement three 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs including Housing Element Program 2.b. (Density Increase), Program 3.j (General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning District Consistency), and Program 3.t (Water and Sewer Priority); and, WHEREAS, the City as the Lead Agency, reviewed the Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and it was determined that this Project qualifies as being statutorily exempt per Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the CEQA Guidelines) - Common Sense Rule.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission carefully considered the staff report, recommendations, and all oral and written evidence during the public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council approval General Plan Amendment Application No. 25-0094; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was able to make all the findings required to be made as identified in the City’s Municipal Code Section 18.88.040 in order to grant a general plan amendment; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines, and declares the following:
1. The above recitals are true and correct;
2. That the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds and determines that there is no substantial evidence in the record to indicate that the General Plan Amendment Application No. 25-0094 would have a significant effect on the environment as identified by, and evaluated with a Notice of Exemption;
3. That the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds and determines that all required findings for granting a general plan amendment can be made;
4. That the City Council of the City of Chowchilla approves General Plan Amendment Application No. 25- 0094, implementing three 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs including Housing Element Program 2.b. (Density Increase), Program 3.j (General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning District Consistency), and Program 3.t (Water and Sewer Priority).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 10th day of June, 2025 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor Kelly Smith
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
Exhibit ‘A’: General Plan Amendment Application No. 25-0094 Table LU - 3 2040 General Plan Land Use Designations
2040 General Plan Planning Area and Sphere of Influence Land Use
City Limits 2040 Planning
Area
Boundary
Existing
City Plus
2040 growth
Urban
Reserve/Balance
SOI
Total Developed Undeveloped Total
Residential
Low Density Residential (LDR) 0 0 0 0 0 339
Medium Density Residential
(MDR)
987 175 1,162 3,620 4,782 2,056 4,782
Medium High Density Residential
(MHDR)
260 49 309 891 1,200 228 1,200
High Density Residential (HDR) 77 12 89 763 852 62 852
Subtotal 1,324 236 1,560 5,274 6,834 2,346 7,173
Commercial
Mixed Use (MU)2 0 0 0 412 412 110 412
Downtown Commercial (DC) 31 2 33 0 33 0 33
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) 7 7 14 63 77 51 77
Medical Arts (MA) 10 1 11 0 11 0 11
Service Commercial (SC) 70 146 216 223 439 56 439
Highway Service CommercialHighway (SC-H)12 92 104 530 634 0 634 Subtotal 130 248 378 1,228 1,606 217 1,606
Industrial
Light Industrial (LI) 142 129 271 887 1,158 0 1,158
Heavy Industrial (HI) 234 127 361 1,140 1,501 0 1,501
Subtotal 376 256 632 2,027 2,659 2,659
Park & Open Space
Park (P) 37 49 86 225 311 0 311
Open Space (OS) 17 435 452 521 973 27 1,000
Subtotal 54 484 538 746 1,284 27 1,311
Public Facilities
Elementary School (ES) 49 0 49 123 172 0 172
Middle School (MS) 0 0 0 60 60 0 60
High School (HS) 50 0 50 75 125 0 125
Public Facility (PF) 181 197 378 210 588 155 743
Major Roads 250 56 306 366 672 661 1,333
Subtotal 530 253 783 834 1,617 816 2,433
Agriculture
Agriculture (AG) 0 0 0 0 15,150
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 15,150
Total 2,414 1,477 3,891 10,109 14,000 3,406 30,332
Notes:
1Excludes developed and undeveloped lands within the Chowchilla City Limits. 2Mixed Use designation allows residential and commercial land uses.
Land Use Element
City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan Page LU-9
EXHIBIT
Page LU-14 City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan
Land Use Element
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
All land within the General Plan Area is given a land use designation. The General Plan land use designations are identified in Figure LU - 3, City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan Land Use Map (an enlarged 2040 Chowchilla General Plan Land Use Map can be found in the pocket folder located at end of this document). Each land use designation may allow one or more zoning district to be consistent within a given land use designation. The description for each land use designation listed on is intentionally broad to allow flexibility in project planning.
Residential Designations
The 2040 Chowchilla General Plan Land Use Map includes four specific residential land use designations plus an additional land use designation (Mixed Use) that identify areas appropriate for housing. The four specific residential land use designations and the Mixed Use land use designation range in density and intensity from less than 1 unit to 30 units per gross acre.
The specific residential designations are intended to:
o Identify areas throughout the General Plan Area that is acceptable for housing; o Clarify the overall type of housing to be developed within each category; and o Allow for a mixture of housing types, lot sizes and affordability.
LDR, Low Density Residential: 0.1 – 2.0 dwelling units / gross acre The Low Density Residential (LDR) designation serves as a transition between the urban environment and the surrounding agriculture. This designation allows for parcels of one-half acre or larger in size where residents desire the proximity and amenities of urban life, yet are able to enjoy some of the benefits of a more rural environment.
Property designated Low Density Residential typically consist of a single family home on large “estate-style” or “ranchette” parcel. The minimum parcel size in this designation is 20,000 square feet. Except in extraordinary circumstances, it is not expected that parcels greater than one acre in size would be developed within the City limits. Typical development in this land use designation is one-dwelling unit per gross acre.
MDR, Medium Density Residential: 2.0 – 8.012.0 dwelling units / gross acre The Medium Density Residential (MDR) designation is intended to promote single family residential neighborhoods typically found in an urban setting. Individual lot sizes generally range from 5,000 to 12,000 square feet in size. Densities may range from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 812 dwelling units / gross acre. The typical single family neighborhood development in this land use designation is five and one-half (5.5)six (6) dwelling units per gross acre. Under a Planned Development Zoning District, smaller lot sizes may be permitted when clustered around an open space amenity, such as a golf course or lake, major park facility, open space areas accessible to the public, or City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan Page LU-15
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any combination of amenities. Neighborhood amenities such as parks, schools and religious assemblies are encouraged.
MHDR, Medium Density Residential: 6.012.0 – 16.020.0 dwelling units / gross acre The Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) designation encourages a variety of detached and attached single-family and multi-family (i.e., duplex, triplex, fourplex) residential uses. Housing densities in this designation may range from a minimum of 612 to a maximum of 1620 dwelling units / gross acre. Typical development in this land use designation is eight (8)14 units per gross acre. Housing types such as zero lot line, patio / courtyard home or townhome may be permitted on lot sizes ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet as a planned unit development. Newly created lots for duplex, triplex or low density apartment complexes are expected to be approximately 6,000 square feet minimum with the number of units per lot based on 3,000 square feet of area for each dwelling unit. Existing, non-conforming lots may also be developed at 3,000 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.
This designation is encouraged for in-fill development in existing neighborhoods.
Development in this designation should be conveniently served by neighborhood commercial and recreational centers and have access to collector or arterial streets.
Neighborhood amenities such as parks, schools and religious assemblies are encouraged in this designation.
HDR, High Density Residential: 10.020.0 – 24.030.0 dwelling units / gross acre The High Density Residential (HDR) designation encourages a variety of multi-family residential uses. Housing types encouraged include patio / courtyard homes, town homes, apartments and condominiums. Densities within this designation range from a minimum of 10 20 to a maximum of 24 30 dwelling units / gross acre. Typical development in this land use designation is 16 24 dwelling units per gross acre.
For new lots created by a parcel map or subdivision process, the minimum lot area shall be 6,000 square feet and the number of units per lot shall be based on 3,000 square feet of area for the first dwelling unit, 1,500 square feet for each second through sixth unit and each additional unit over six units shall require 1,000 square feet of lot area.
Open space, equaling 25 percent of the project total square footage and required offstreet parking facilities is required. Existing non-conforming lots may be developed at the same square footage formula of lot area for each dwelling unit. Development in this designation should be conveniently served by commercial, employment and recreational centers, and have access to collector or arterial streets.
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATIONS
The General Plan includes four specific commercial land use designations plus an additional land use designation (Mixed Use) that identify areas appropriate for commercial development. The four specific commercial land use designations and the Mixed Use land use designation range in density and intensity from a minimum FAR of
0.20 to a maximum of 3.0.
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OS, Open Space: 0.01 – 0.10 FAR
The Open Space (OS) designation set asides land for the conservation and management of natural resources, establishment of recreation corridors, management of land for public health and safety (i.e., flood control, noise attenuation, utility corridor, etc.) and for the establishment of landscape corridors. Land uses appropriate for this designation include, but not limited to, wildlife and ecologically-sensitive habitat, waterways, golf course, pedestrian / bicycle trail corridor, landscape highway and parkway corridors. An additional form under the Open Space designation is Golf Course (GC). Land designated Open Space may be publicly or privately owned and / or maintained. No residential development is permitted on land designated Open Space.
The FAR for non-residential uses shall not exceed 0.10.
Parks
The park designation provides for multiple recreational opportunities. The Park designation has two distinct forms: Neighborhood Park (P) and Community Park (CP).
The actual size and location of existing parks are identified in the 2040 General Plan Land Use Map. Planned and future parks are identified in the 2040 Chowchilla General Plan Land Use Map as a “floating” rectangle block designation representing a conceptual size and general location. The underlying land use would prevail should the location be altered. The exact size and location of the park is to be determined at the master plan / specific plan stage of a development; or at the tentative subdivision map stage, if the development is not within one of the General Plan Growth Areas identified in the General Plan. The exact size and location of the park shall be consistent with park standards set forth in the Open Space and Conservation Element of this General Plan.
Neighborhood parks are strategically located throughout the City for the purpose of serving residential neighborhoods within walking or biking distance. Community parks are larger facilities that service multiple neighborhoods and the whole of the City. While smaller parks (e.g., pocket park, mini-park) are permitted in residential neighborhoods, Downtown District, as well as in areas designated Mixed Use, they do not replace the need or purpose of neighborhood park sites identified in the 2040 Chowchilla General Plan Land Use Map.
PF, Public Facilities: 0.10 – 1.0 FAR
The Public Facilities (PF) designation is applied to the City’s major public and private institutional uses including, but not limited to, community facilities, school facilities, libraries, cemeteries, wastewater treatment facilities, storm drainage basins, water recharge areas, public safety facilities (fire and police), public transportation and public works facilities, Chowchilla Madera Fairgrounds, government buildings, and other similar public uses and facilities on property owned and / or operated by a local, state or federal agency.
The City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan Land Use Map identifies the specific locations of existing major public facilities. Except for sites that have been acquired, the General Plan Land Use Map only identifies the general location of future public or Table LU – 4 Land Use Density and Intensity
Land Use Designation
Unit Density Floor Area Ratio Population / Gross
Acre Minimum Lot Size
Sq. Ft.
Typical Zone District
min typ max min typ max min typ max
Residential
LDR, Low Density Residential 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.40 3.2 4.8 6.4 8,000 R-LE, Low Density ResidentialResidential Estate (New)
MDR, Medium Density Residential 2.0 5.56.0 812.0 0.50 6.4 17.6
19.2 25.6
38.4 5,000 R-1M, Medium Density
ResidentialSingle Family
Residential PUD, Planned Unit
Development
MHRD Medium High Density Residential 12.06 814.0 1620.0 0.50 16.8
33.6 22.4
39.2 44.8
56.0 3,000 R-MH2, Medium High Density
ResidentialLow Density MultiFamily
TP, Mobile Home Park
PUD, Planned Unit Development
HDR, High Density Residential 10.0
20.0 16.0
24.0 24.0
30.0 0.50 28.0
56.0 44.8
67.2 67.2
84.0 6,000 R-H3, High Density
ResidentialMedium Density MultiFamily TP, Mobile Home Park PUD, Planned Unit Development
MU, Mixed Use 10.0 16.0 30.0 0.25 0.30 0.60 28.0 44.8 84.0 1 acre C-3, General and Service Commercial C-2, Central Business Commercial
l-1, Light IndustrialMX, Mixed Use
PUD, Planned Unit Development
R-2, Low Density Multi-Family
R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family
Commercial
DC, Downtown Commercial 0.25 1.0 3.0 0 MX-D, Downtown Mixed Use DC, Downtown Commercial (New) C-2,
Central Business Commercial
PUD, Planned Unit Development
NC, Neighborhood Commercial 0.20 0.30 0.60 0 C-N1, Light Neighborhood Commercial C-2, Central Business Commercial PUD,
Planned Unit Development
SC, Service Commercial
And SC-H Service Commercial Highway
0.15 0.20 0.60 0 C-S3, General and Service
Commercial C-2, Central Business
Commercial PUD, Planned Unit
Development
SC-H Service Commercial Highway 0.15 0.20 0.60 0 C-H, Highway Commercial MA, Medical Arts 0.25 0.40 0.50 6,000 M-A, Medical Arts PO, Professional Office
R-2, Low Density Multi-Family
R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family PUD,
Planned Unit Development
Industrial
LI, Light Industrial 0.15 0.30 1.50 0 I-L1, Light Industrial C-3, General and Service Commercial
HI, Heavy Industrial 0.10 0.20 1.50 0 I-H2, Heavy Industrial Other
PF, Public Facilities 0.10 1.00 PF, Public Facilities (New) O, Open Space
AG, Agriculture 0 0.05 0.05 0.010 0.050 0 0.16 0.16 5 Acres A, Agriculture (New)N/A Land Use Element
City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan Page LU-23
OS, Open Space 0.01 0.1
00 OS, Open Space
PF, Public Facilities
P, Neighborhood Park 0 PF, Public Facilities
CP, Community Park0 PF, Public Facilities
GC, Golf Course 0.01 0.100 OS, Open Space
UR, Urban Reserve0 <1 <10.010.010 <1 <1 5 acres UR, Urban Reserve A, Agriculture
(New)N/A
Notes: 1Units per Acre; 2Floor Ratio of Building Area to Individual Lot; City of Chowchilla 2040 General Plan
Public Facilities and Services Element
Municipal Water
Policy PF 4.9
The City shall prioritize providing water service to housing developments which include housing units affordable to lower income households.
Implementation Measure PF 4.9.A
In accordance with Government Code Section 65589.7, the City shall prepare written policies and procedures to provide priority for the provision of water service allocations to proposed developments which include housing units affordable to lower income households.
Wastewater
Policy PF 5.5
The City shall prioritize providing sewer services to housing developments which include housing units affordable to lower income households.
Implementation Measure PF 5.5.A
In accordance with Government Code Section 65589.7, the City shall prepare written policies and procedures to provide priority for the provision of sewer service allocations to proposed developments which include housing units affordable to lower income households.
Policy
In accordance with Section 65589.7 of the California Government Code, or any successor statute, the City of Chowchilla shall grant priority for the provision of water and sewer service allocations to proposed developments which include housing units affordable to lower income households. The City shall not deny or condition the approval of an application for connection to, or reduce the amount of services applied for by, a proposed development that includes housing units affordable to lower income households unless the City makes specific written findings that the denial, condition, or reduction is necessary due to the existence of one or more of the following:
1. The City does not have “sufficient water supply”, as defined in Government Code Section 66473.7(a)(2); is operating under a water shortage emergency, as defined in Water Code Section 350; or does not have sufficient water treatment or distribution capacity to serve the needs of the proposed development, as demonstrated by a written engineering analysis and report.
2. The City is subject to a compliance order issued by the State Department of Health Services that prohibits new water connections.
3. The City does not have sufficient treatment or collection capacity, as demonstrated by a written engineering analysis and report on the condition of the treatment or collection works, to serve the needs of the proposed development.
4. The City is under an order issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board prohibiting new sewer connections.
5. The developer has failed to agree to reasonable terms and conditions relating to the provision of service generally applicable to development projects seeking service from the City, including, but not limited to, the requirements of local, state, or federal laws and regulations or payment of a fee or charge imposed pursuant to Government Code Section 66013.
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)
___________________________
___________________________
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
City of Chowchilla 130 S. Second Street Chowchilla, CA 93610 Madera 200 W. 4th Street Madera, CA 93637 Zone Text Amendment Application No. 25-0094 / General Plan Amendment No. 25-0094 City of Chowchilla Citywide Chowchilla Madera Zone Text Amendment Application No. 25-0094 and General Plan Amendment Application No. 25-0094 would bring the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan into compliance with the Citys adopted and certified Housing Element and State Law, which would effectively implement 19 housing element programs.
City of Chowchilla Jaime Quintana
x 15061(b)(3)
The proposed project should be considered exempt as a “common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the project involves policies, programs, and actions to meet the City’s RHNA allocation that would not have the potential to cause a significant physical effect on the environment. 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. Jaime Quintana 559-665-8615 ■
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
GPA/ZTA #25-0094 Implementation of Housing Element Programs & Notice of Exemption Citywide, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Chowchilla, California, will hold public hearings to consider General Plan Amendment 25-0094 and Zone Text Amendment 25-0094 to implement the following 19 Housing Element programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element which include amendments to the zoning ordinance and amendments to the General Plan: 1.g. (Employee Housing Act), 2.b. (Density Increase), 2.f. (Small Residential Care Facilities), 2.g. (Large Residential Care Facilities), 2.h. (Transitional and Supportive Housing), 2.i. (Manufactured Home), 2.j. (Emergency Housing / Low Barrier Navigation Centers), 2.k. (Guest House), 2.m. (Boarding Houses), 2.n. (Reasonable Accommodations Procedure), 3.j. (General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning District Consistency), 3.k. (Density Bonus Ordinance), 3.l. (ADU Ordinance Updates, Tracking, and Incentives), 3.n. (Allow Duplexes By-right), 3.p. (Removal of Subjective Judgment from Entitlement Review), 3.q. (Multi-family in Commercial Zones), 3.s. (SB 9 Ordinance), 3.t. (Water and Sewer Priority), and the accompanying Notice of Exemption. This is a city-initiated text amendment and will be accompanied by a Notice of Exemption in compliance with CEQA Guidelines.
Planning Commission: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Chowchilla Council Chambers, 130 South Second Street at Civic Center Plaza.
City Council: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Chowchilla Council Chambers, 130 South Second Street at Civic Center Plaza.
All interested persons are invited to appear at the time and place specified above to give verbal testimony regarding the proposed actions listed above. This meeting will be open to the public and available to watch and participate remotely through Zoom. Written comments may be forwarded to the City of Chowchilla, Community Development Department, 130 South Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610, and to the attention of the Planning Department, Director of Community and Economic Development. If you challenge the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the approval body at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
Jaime Quintana
Community & Economic Development Department
(559) 665-8615 ext. 400 | [email protected] No. 8147 - March 29, 2025
May 27, 2025
City of Chowchilla
130 S 2nd Street
Chowchilla, CA 93610
By email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Re: Proposed Amendments to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
Dear Chowchilla City Council,
The California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”) submits this letter as a public comment concerning item 4.1 on the agenda for the Council meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025. This comment specifically concerns the amendments to the City’s regulations for ADUs and JADUs. CalHDF applauds the City for making changes to its ADU regulations to keep pace with changes in state law. However, the proposed ordinance fails to comply with state law in a few ways, and the City should address these problems before approving the ordinance.
Background
The law gives local governments authority to enact zoning ordinances that implement a variety of development standards on ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66314.) The standards in these local ordinances are limited by state law so as not to overly restrict ADU development. (See id.) Separately from local ADU ordinances, Government Code section 66323 establishes a narrower set of ADU types that local governments have a ministerial duty to approve. “Notwithstanding Sections 66314 to 66322 ... a local agency shall ministerially approve” these types of ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a).) This means that ADUs that satisfy the minimal requirements of section 66323 must be approved regardless of any contrary provisions of the local ADU ordinance. (Ibid.) Local governments may not impose their own standards on such ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b) [“A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a).”].)
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In addition, ADUs that qualify for the protections of Government Code section 66323, like other ADUs, must be processed by local governments within 60 days of a complete permit application submittal. (Gov. Code, § 66317, subd. (a).) State law also prohibits creating regulations on ADU development not explicitly allowed by state law. Government Code Section 66315 states, “No additional standards, other than those provided in Section 66314, shall be used or imposed, including an owner-occupant requirement, except that a local agency may require that the property may be used for rentals of terms 30 days or longer.”
Impermissible Maximum Unit Size for Detached ADUs
Code section 18.60.030(D)(2)(a) imposes a 1,200 square foot size limit on detached ADUs. However, the City may not impose any size limits on new construction, detached ADUs on multifamily properties developed pursuant to Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a)(4).
See pages 18-20 of the January 2025 HCD ADU Handbook for more information on section 66323 ADUs.
The City should amend this ordinance to eliminate size limits for detached, section 66323 ADUs developed on multifamily properties.
Impermissible Front Setback Requirement
Code section 18.60.030(D)(2)(c) requires new detached ADUs to obey underlying front setback regulations, unless they would prohibit one 800 square foot section 66323 ADU.
However, Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) does not permit any imposition of front setback requirements if the ADUs qualify for the protections of that section of law.
There are many policy reasons for this. For instance, a homeowner may prefer to preserve a private backyard space while redeveloping the less useful front yard. While children may play in the backyard, the front yard is closer to the street and less safe for a variety of activities. The City therefore must allow front yard ADUs that comply with the standards in Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) both on single family and on multifamily properties.
HCD has issued guidance under its authority in Government Code section 66327 (that guidance is located in the January 2025 HCD ADU Handbook, page 18) affirming the duty of local agencies to allow ADUs protected by Government Code section 66323 in the front setback under all circumstances. This applies whether the property is a single family home or a multifamily building. From page 18 of the Handbook: “... 66323 Units do not have to comply with lot coverage, front setbacks, and design standards.” (emphasis added) 2 of 4
The City should amend this ordinance to eliminate front setback regulations for section 66323 ADUs.
Impermissible Design Regulations
Code section 18.60.030(E)(a) imposes design requirements on ADUs, including color, materials, and roof form. However, the City may not impose any design requirements on Section 66323 ADUs. Government Code section 66323, subdivision (b) specifically forbids the imposition of any design or development regulation on section 66323 ADUs that are spelled out in that section of law.
From page 20 of the January 2025 HCD ADU Handbook (emphasis added):
A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend this ordinance to strike these design regulations.
Impermissible Parking Requirements
Code section 18.60.030(E)(d)imposes parking requirements on all ADUs, less certain exceptions. However, as discussed supra, the City cannot require parking for ADUs that conform to the requirements of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a), as section 66323, subdivision (b) specifically exempts such ADUs from all local requirements.
From page 20 of the January 2025 HCD ADU Handbook (emphasis added):
A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend this ordinance to eliminate parking requirements for section 66323 ADUs.
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Typo Regarding Impact Fees
Code section 18.60.030(E)(g)(ii) states that impact fees shall not be imposed on ADUs smaller than 70 square feet. Government Code section 66324, subdivision (c)(1) obligates the City to not charge impact fees on ADUs smaller than 750 square feet in size. The City should correct this typo.
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CalHDF appreciates the City’s thorough effort to implement state law governing ADU construction. However, the City should amend its ordinance to ensure that it complies with state law.
CalHDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households. You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org.
Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
James M. Lloyd
CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 3.4
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TO RETURN TO
THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration and Acceptance of the Quarterly Financial Investment Report
PREPARED BY: Kerri Williams, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS: Reports
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
Review the Quarterly Financial Investment Report.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Section 53601 of the California Government Code and the City’s Investment policy, the City is authorized to invest in Certificates of Deposit, the California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
In addition to LAIF, the City began investing in Treasury Securities in December 2022 after City Council approval as they typically yield higher interest than LAIF and allows the City to have some diversity in its portfolio. The Treasury securities purchased by the City amounted to $15M. Each time a Treasury security in the portfolio matures, the City will be paid the ‘maturity value’ or ‘face value’ of that security. If such security was purchased at a discount and then held to maturity, then the difference between the discounted principal cost of the security and the face value of the security represents ‘income’ to the City, similar to interest earnings. The City is using Wulff, Hansen & Co. as our Municipal Advisor to oversee the portfolio.
The City also began investing in a Money Market account with Tri Counties Bank, as they guaranteed a higher interest that LAIF. This allows the City to have even more diversity then before.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The US Treasury Securities Custodial Account has a fair market value of $12,074,643 and for the last quarter recognized $129,434 in investment earnings, which includes accrued interest and amortized discount. Accrued interest is interest that has been earned but not yet paid. During the period from January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025, the City earned accrued interest of $29,008. Amortized discount represents that portion of any discount that has been earned, but not yet paid. As of March 31, 2025, the portfolio’s amortized discount was $100,426. In March 2025, based off of the current rates we made the decision to not re-invest $2,584,582 and transfer into the Tri Counties Money Market account as our return would be higher.
As of March 31, 2025, the City has $15,081,576 in LAIF and for the last quarter received $147,312 in interest. Interest is allocated to all funds that have a positive cash balance.
As of March 31, 2025, the City has $9,855,859 in Tri Counties Money Market and for the last quarter received $97,633 in interest. Interest is allocated to all funds that have a positive cash balance.
To Rod Pruett and Kerri Williams, City of Chowchilla
From Bud Levine and Rob Pankratz, Wulff, Hansen & Co.
Date April 23, 2025
Subject Quarterly Portfolio Earnings: January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025 During the period from January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025, the City held the following U.S. Treasury securities in its portfolio during all or a portion of the period:
All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.
* Accrued interest paid by City to Winning Bidder.
Quarterly Book Earnings
During the period from January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025, the City’s portfolio of U.S.
Treasury securities had book earnings of $129,434 which is equivalent to an annualized book yield of 4.51%. By comparison, during the same period the average daily yield paid on deposits in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) was 4.34%.
Quarterly book earnings of $129,434 included the following:
• $29,008 of interest earnings, plus
• $100,426 of accreted discount less any amortized premium.
CUSIP
Number
Purchase
Date
Face
Value
Coupon
Rate
Price
Discount (+)
Premium (-)
Principal
Cost
Accrued
Interest*
Total
Cost
Final
Maturity
Yield to
Maturity
912797MU8 Sep. 30, 2024 3,370,000 - 97.905 70,602 3,299,398 0 3,299,398 Mar. 27, 2025 4.39% 91282CGU9 Jan. 2, 2024 2,583,000 3.875% 99.09 23,505 2,559,495 25,707 2,585,201 Mar. 31, 2025 4.63% 912828ZW3 Jul. 1, 2024 2,747,000 0.250% 95.371 127,156 2,619,844 19 2,619,863 Jun. 30, 2025 5.07% 912828ZW3 Sep. 30, 2024 3,390,000 0.250% 97.245 93,395 3,296,606 2,119 3,298,724 Jun. 30, 2025 4.02% 91282CJB8 Mar. 31, 2025 5,977,000 5.000% 100.382 -22,832 5,999,832 0 5,999,832 Sep. 30, 2025 4.22% Fees
The book earnings shown above do not take into account any fees that were incurred by the City for services provided by the Municipal Advisor, Bidding Agent / Registered Investment Advisor or Custodian Bank. The total of such fees incurred by the City during the period equaled approximately $4,275.
Next Steps
The City does not need to take any further action at this time. This report is informational only.
The next scheduled maturity of Treasury securities in the City’s portfolio will occur on June 30, 2025. Prior to the maturity of each Treasury security in the City’s portfolio, the Wulff Hansen team will assist the City in evaluating its expected cash flow requirements and liquidity needs, and its potential reinvestment options.
Meanwhile, all of the Treasury securities in the City’s portfolio are held in trust for the City by its Custodian Bank. The scheduled payment of interest and principal on each security will be automatically credited to the City’s custody account upon receipt, and the City will continue to receive monthly account statements from the Custodian Bank.
Invest Additional Funds
Depending on the City’s cash balances and its expected future cash flow requirements and liquidity needs, the City may wish to consider investing additional funds in one or more U.S.
Treasury securities, in order to earn additional interest income. If so, the Wulff Hansen team can help arrange for any such additional investment. Please note however that such additional investment would incur additional compensation to Municipal Advisor, based on its current fee schedule, and therefore Municipal Advisor would have an incentive to recommend such an additional investment. For your reference, the current U.S. Treasury yield curve is as follows:
*LAIF rate as of April 16, 2025
Liquidate Securities
If the City ever needs immediate access to some or all of its invested funds due to a large unanticipated financial obligation or emergency situation, then the Wulff Hansen team can help arrange for the prompt liquidation of one or more Treasury securities in the City’s portfolio.
The market value of the City’s portfolio – as opposed to its face value – typically fluctuates over time as interest rates change. According to the most recent monthly custody account statement, the estimated market value of the Treasury securities in the City’s portfolio on March 31, 2025 was $12,074,643.22, excluding any funds held in the City’s designated cash sweep account.
4.28% 4.30% 4.19%
4.05% 3.96% 3.91% 3.83% 3.80% 3.79%
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1.00%
2.00%
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5.00%
LAIF* 3-Month 6-Month 9-Month 12-Month 15-Month 18-Month 21-Month 24-Month Estimated U.S. Treasury Yield Curve as of April 22, 2025 (Data Sources: Tullett Prebon via Wall Street Journal, Treasury.gov, and California State Treasurer's Office)
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent
SUBJECT: Consideration of a City Council Resolution Designating Eligible Projects for SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding APPROVED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council approve the proposed resolution which will designate specific street segments for road improvements and be eligible for funding from SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). This is an annual requirement that municipalities must complete in order to receive RMRA funds.
BACKGROUND:
Senate Bill 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) created funding known as the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) that can be used to maintain local streets contingent on meeting certain guidelines and procedures. The City may designate multiple years of funding for a single project, however, a resolution and project list must be adopted each fiscal year the RMRA funding is sought. (Streets & Highways Code Section 2034) The RMRA program contains a local agency maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement that applies to agencies receiving the funds. The authorizing legislation, SB1, states that the MOE requirement is to ensure that these new road funds do not supplant existing levels of city and county general fund revenue spending on streets and roads. The MOE requirement specifies that jurisdictions utilizing RMRA funds must maintain general fund spending for street, road, and highway purposes at no less than the average from 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2011-12. The City of Chowchilla’s published MOE is $14,502 and will be included in the FY 2025-2026 Budget. Failure to meet the MOE can result in forfeiture of RMRA funds.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Local agencies must adopt a list of proposed projects as part of their annual Road Fund budget and provide this list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) prior to the specified deadline date. For FY 2025-2026, the deadline is July 1, 2024. RMRA funds will be distributed by the State Controller’s Office by formula pursuant to SHC section 2032(h). The City of Chowchilla is projected to receive approximately $521,897 for FY 2025-2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project expenditures and revenues will be included in the FY 2025-26 Budget. The total amount of RMRA funds of $521,897 in addition to the MOE of $14,502 from the General Fund for a total of $536,399 will be allocated to the Ave 24 ½ Rehabilitation and Rd 15 ½ Rehabilitation projects. Additional funding for the projects will come from a combination of Measure T and gas tax funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
None recommended.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
The Resolution will be uploaded to the California Transportation Commission’s CalSMART system and secure funding for the project.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # XX-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $521,897 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City is receiving SB 1 funding, and will enable the City of Chowchilla to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate streets/roads, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year and other similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an at-risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials, and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The following list of proposed projects will be funded in part or solely with Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project Title: Avenue 24 ½ Rehab. Project
Project Description: Pavement rehabilitation project per the City’s Pavement Management System; Avenue 24 ½ will be reconstructed from Road 15 ½ to Road 16 to improve the pavement surface.
Project Location: Avenue 24 ½ from Road 15 ½ to Road 16 Estimated Project Schedule: Engineering Design - FY 24/25 Construction – FY 25/26
Project Completion – FY 25/26
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Project Title: Rd 15 ½ Rehab. Project
Project Description: Pavement rehabilitation project per the City’s Pavement Management System; Road 15 ½ will be reconstructed from 15th Street to Ave 24 ½ to improve the pavement surface.
Project Location: Road 15 ½ from 15th Street to Ave 24 ½ Estimated Project Schedule: Engineering Design - FY 25/26 Construction – FY 26/27
Project Completion – FY 26/27
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 10th day of June, 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: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Section 9.29 – Abandoned Shopping Carts to the Chowchilla Municipal Code PREPARED BY: Stacy Burns, Police Lieutenant
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
That Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adding Section 9.29 – Abandoned Shopping Carts to the Chowchilla Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND:
Allowing abandoned shopping carts to collect around the City creates a potential hazard to the health and safety of the public, and interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and create a public nuisance. The accumulation of abandoned carts, sometimes wrecked and/or dismantled on public and private property tends to create conditions that reduce property values, and promote blight and deterioration and result in a public nuisance.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This Municipal Order is intended to ensure that measures are taken by the owners of the shopping carts to prevent the removal of the shopping carts from the cart owner’s business premises, to make removal of the cart a violation of Code, and to facilitate the retrieval of abandoned shopping carts in a manner consistent with State law and to use an administrative citation program to establish appropriate fined intended to act a reasonable deterrent in preventing violations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved the Municipal Order will help to reimburse the City of Chowchilla for any cost incurred for removal of shopping carts in the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve and the City will incur the cost of removal of the abandoned carts.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
The Abandoned Shopping Cart Municipal Order will be return before Council for adoption at the June 24, 2025 meeting.
Findings and purpose.
Abandoned shopping carts on public and private property create conditions that reduce property values, promote blight and deterioration, and result in a public nuisance. This chapter is intended to ensure that measures are taken by the owners of shopping carts to prevent the removal of the shopping carts from the owner’s premises and to facilitate the retrieval of abandoned shopping carts in a manner consistent with State law.
Definitions.
The following definitions apply for the purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Abandoned cart” shall mean any cart that has been removed, without the written consent of the owner, from the owner’s business premises or parking area of the retail establishment on which the cart owner’s business premises are located and is located on either public or private property. (b) “Business premises” means the interior of a cart owner’s commercial establishment, adjacent walkways, any loading area, and the parking area, as defined herein. The owner’s business premises may include a multi-store shopping center with shared areas of parking and public access. (c) “Cart identification sign” means a sign or engraved surface which is permanently affixed to a shopping cart containing all of the information specified in the ordinance. (d) “Cart owner” means the owner or operator of a commercial establishment which provides carts for use by its customers for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind. (e) “Cart removal warning” means a placard, sign or painted text which meets the requirements. (f) “Enforcement Officer” means any officer or employee of the city designated with the authority to enforce the applicable provisions of the City of Chowchilla Municipal Code. (g) “Individual cart identification number” means a number unique to each cart owned or provided by a cart owner.
(h) “On-site cart containment program” means one or more of the following measures:
1. Disabling devices on all shopping carts which prevent them from being removed from the business premises by locking the wheels or otherwise preventing the movement of the carts.
2. An on-site security guard to deter customers who attempt to remove carts from the business premises.
3. Bollards and chains around the business premises to prevent cart removal, if permitted by the applicable zoning and the site plan, and if approved by the fire marshal.
4. Obtaining a security deposit from customers for the on-site use of shopping carts.
5. The rental or sale of carts that can be temporarily or permanently used for the transport of goods.
6. Any other measure approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services as a means to contain carts on the premises.
(i) “Parking area” means a parking lot or other property provided by a commercial establishment for use by a customer for parking an automobile or other vehicle. In a multi-store complex or shopping center, “parking area” includes the entire parking area used by or controlled by the complex or center.
(j) “Physical containment system” means one of the following, as approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services:
1. Disabling devices on all shopping carts which prevent them from being removed from the business premises by locking the wheels or otherwise preventing the movement of the carts.
2. Any other system of equipment approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services which physically contains shopping carts on the premises. (k) “Qualified cart retrieval service” means a third party commercial service in the business of retrieving and returning shopping carts and meeting minimum service standards established by the Director of Planning and Development Services. The Director shall develop the minimum service standards and maintain a list of companies that have agreed to meet those standards. (l) “Shopping cart” or “cart” means a basket which is mounted on wheels or a similar device provided by the operator of a commercial establishment for the use of customers for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind. A cart sold by a commercial establishment to a retail customer for that customer’s personal use is not a shopping cart for the purposes of this chapter.
Cart containment system required: Exception.
Every cart owner shall operate and maintain an on-site cart containment program. A cart owner may be exempted from this requirement if he or she provides proof of contracting with a qualified cart retrieval service and submits an operations plan to the Director of Planning and Development Services which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the qualified cart retrieval service will: (i) actively locate shopping carts within a one-mile radius of the cart owner’s business premises; and (ii) respond to complaints from the public in a manner which results in the retrieval of shopping carts within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving complaint(s).
Store removal warnings.
Every cart owner shall prominently post and maintain in the interior of the building and within two (2) feet of all customer entrances and exits cart removal warnings which meet all of the following minimum specifications:
(a) Meet or exceed eighteen (18) inches in width and twenty-four (24) inches in height. (b) Use block lettering not less than one-half (1/2) inch in width and two (2) inches in height, contain a statement to the effect that unauthorized removal of a shopping cart from the business premises, or possession of a shopping cart in a location other than on the business premises, is a violation of State law and City ordinance.
(c) The statement required by subsection (b) of this section shall be in English, Spanish, and any other language spoken as the primary language for a significant customer base of the cart owner. (d) List a local or toll-free telephone number for cart retrieval.
Cart identification signs.
(a) Each shopping cart owned or used within the City shall have permanently affixed to it and easily visible a cart identification sign or engraved surface which includes all of the following information: The name of the cart owner; the telephone number of the cart owner and/or commercial establishment to which the cart belongs; the individual cart identification number; a valid toll-free phone number for cart retrieval; the procedure (if any) to be followed to obtain permission to remove the cart from the business premises; and a notice to the public that unauthorized removal of the cart from the business premises is a violation of State law and City ordinance. (b) It shall be the responsibility of each cart owner to comply with subsection (a) of this section, and to continuously maintain, or cause to be maintained, the cart identification sign so that all of the required information is accurate and clearly legible.
Permission for cart removal from business premises.
No person shall be deemed to be authorized to remove a cart unless he or she possesses written authorization from the cart owner. This section shall not apply to the possession of a shopping cart removed from the business premises at the direction of the cart owner for the purposes of repair or maintenance.
New construction.
A cart owner shall be required to install a physical containment system when the cart owner establishes a new facility consisting of, or expands an existing facility by, more than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Enforcement and remedies.
A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor subject to the penalty provisions. In addition, the City may exercise the following remedies:
(a) If an abandoned cart remains for more than twenty-four (24) hours after notice to the owner from the City or citizen observer, the Enforcement Officer may issue an administrative citation to the owner in accordance with the provisions of the City of Chowchilla Ordinance. Notwithstanding the fine schedule set forth in City of Chowchilla Ordinance, the amount of the fine shall be one hundred and no/100ths dollars ($100.00) for each cart and for every twenty-four (24) hour period the cart remains abandoned.
(b) The City may remove the cart. The owner will be responsible for the costs of removal and storage. Prior to release of the cart, the owner must pay for those costs plus any outstanding administrative citation fines. If a cart is not retrieved by its owner within thirty (30) days after the owner has received notice of the cart being impounded, including a failure to pay costs and fines, or if the cart’s owner cannot be determined, the cart will be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the City sees fit.
(c) Following the City having retrieved more than ten (10) carts in any thirty (30) day period or the issuance of more than ten (10) administrative citations in any twelve (12) month period, the Director of Planning and Development Services may require the owner to install a physical containment system.
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Public Hearing on Employment Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts (AB 2561)
PREPARED BY: Joann McClendon, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS: Vacancy Reports by Position and Bargaining Unit
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the presentation on the status of job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, potentially hear presentations from recognized employee associations, provide direction to staff regarding recruitment and retention strategies, if applicable.
BACKGROUND:
California Assembly Bill 2561, which took effect January 1, 2025, requires public agencies to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing at least once per fiscal year prior to the adoption of a final budget. This public hearing fulfills this requirement before Council considers adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget later this month.
ANALYSIS:
Current Vacancy Status
The City of Chowchilla currently has 79 authorized full-time positions across all departments. As of June 5, 2025, 2 positions are vacant, representing an overall vacancy rate of 2.53%.
Vacancies by Department:
1. Administration: 0 of 4 position (0%)
2. Finance: 0 of 6 positions (0%)
3. Community Development: 0 of 4 positions (0%)
4. Public Works: 1 of 22 positions (4.5%)
5. Police: 1 of 34 positions (3%)
6. Fire: 0 of 2 positions (0%)
7. Transit: 0 of 3 positions (0%)
Vacancies by Bargaining Unit:
1. Mid-Management/Confidential: 1 of 12 positions (8%)
2. City Office Employees Association: 0 of 10 positions (0%)
3. City Employee Association: 0 of 14 positions (0%)
4. Police Officers Association: 1 of 31 positions (3%)
5. Unrepresented: 0 of 12 positions (0%)
Recruitment Efforts
All recruitments are open to the public through the City’s website and various social media platforms including Facebook and LinkedIn, plus job-specific career boards for targeted advertising such as American Public Works Association (APWA), Cal Rural Water. The Police Department actively visits nearby police academies to recruit onsite. Recruitment software (CalOpps) has improved efficiency for the HR Manager. Recruitment posting for the vacant positions have been continuously open for at least 5 years.
The Wastewater Treatment Supervisor position has been vacant since it was last filled in February 2019.
Recruitment for Police Officer I/II is continuously open.
Retention Efforts
The City offers full-time, non-probationary employees tuition reimbursement, paid training, professional certification pay (in positions in which it is not a requirement), longevity pay, special assignment pay, and competitive benefits such as providing hiring bonuses for the POA, and a one-time premium pay retention bonus for all bargaining units through the last negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (and currently being offered in the new MOU’s).
Recruitment Challenges
Recruitment issues for the Waste Water Treatment Supervisor are:
• Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications.
• Small pool of people in that field of work.
• Losing potential candidates to surrounding areas such as Merced, Madera, Fresno, larger agencies.
• Pay. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into obtaining Waste Water Treatment series (and Water System Worker series) certification. Supervisory certification can take, at minimum, 5 years to obtain. With this level of certification, applicants will search for a job that pays well, or in our case, more than what the City currently offers.
Recruitment issues for Police Officer I/II are:
• Reduced number of people wanting to be in law enforcement. • Salaries. Due to low supply and high demand for law enforcement officers, salaries have increased, and recruiting officers from other agencies has increased with it.
Other challenges include:
• Non-responsiveness to interview invitations or no-shows to the same. • Voluntary candidate withdrawals from recruitment process. • Failure to pass the pre-employment background check.
Recruitment Solutions
The most obvious solution to attract qualified applicants is to raise the base salary and/or offer better incentives such as increased paid time off, provide shared medical benefits for retirees, hiring bonuses, just to name a few. However, these solutions are costly, especially for a small public agency. The City does pay for training of current, non-probationary employees to assist them in advancing in their career, if desired. Other ways the City has tried to address retention is with competitive Cost of Living (COLA) increases through labor negotiations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is currently no cost savings associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor position.
Due to regulatory requirements, a certified individual must be on-site to operate the facility. In the absence of a permanent, qualified staff member, the City is incurring costs by utilizing a contracted agency to fulfill this essential operational need. The current vacancy for a PO I/II results in approximately $82,380 in salary savings annually. However, this vacancy impacts the minimum staffing levels which requires existing officers to work additional shifts. As a result, overtime hours increase to maintain required service levels.
For the 2025-26 budget, the City has implemented retention strategies by increasing compensation for all Police Officer positions, funded through Measure N.
RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION PRESENTATIONS:
Following staff’s presentation, representatives from the following recognized employee organizations may provide presentations regarding vacancies within their respective bargaining units:
1. Mid-Management/Confidential Association
2. City Office Employees Association
3. City Employee Association
4. Police Officers Association
Department
Vacancy
Percentage
0%
1 City Administrator
2 City Clerk
3 Secretary II/Deputy City Clerk
4 HR Manager
0%
1 Director of Recreation & Community Engagement
0%
1 Finance Director
2 Fiscal Manager
3 Account Technician II
4 Account Technician I
5 Utility Billing Clerk
6 Utility Billing Clerk
0%
1 Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer
2 Fire Inspector
4.50%
1 Public Works Director
2 Deputy Director of Public Works
3 Chief Mechanic
4 Parks & Facilities Worker III
5 Parks & Facilities Worker I
6 Parks & Facilities Worker I
7 Parks Worker I
8 Parks & Facilities Supervisor
9 Senior Administrative Supervisor
10 Administrative Analyst
11 Administrative Analyst
12 Streets & Construction Worker I
13 Streets & Construction Worker II
14 Streets & Construction Worker III
15 Water Systems Supervisor
16 Water Systems Worker II
17 Water Systems Worker I
18 Water Systems Worker I
19 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator II
20 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
21 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
22 Waste Water Treatment Supervisor VACANT
FINANCE - 6/6 filled
CITY ADMINISTRATION - 4/4 filled
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 1/1 filled
FIRE - 2/2 filled
PW Departments - 21/22 filled
0%
1 Community Services Transit Supervisor
2 Transit Driver II
3 Transit Driver I/Dispatcher
0%
1 IT Systems Administrator
2 IT Systems Administrator
0%
1 Community & Economic Development Director
2 Community & Economic Development Specialist
3 Senior Building Inspector
4 Permit Technician I
3%
1 Chief of Police
2 Police Lieutenant
3 Police Lieutenant
4 Police Sergeant
5 Police Sergeant
6 Police Sergeant
7 Police Sergeant
8 Administrative Supervisor
9 Animal Control Officer
10 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
11 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
12 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
13 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
14 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
15 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
16 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
17 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
18 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
19 Police Officer I/II
20 Police Officer I/II
21 Police Officer I/II
22 Police Officer I/II
23 Police Officer I/II
24 Police Officer I/II
25 Police Officer I/II
26 Police Officer I/II
27 Police Officer I/II
28 Police Officer I/II
29 Police Officer I/II VACANT
30 Police Officer I/II
31 Police Officer Trainee
32 Police Officer Trainee
33 Police Officer Trainee
34 Police Officer Trainee
Police Department - 33/34 filled
TRANSIT - 3/3 filled
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2/2 filled
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 4/4 filled
# of
Positions Title
Vacancy
Percentage
0%
1 City Administrator
2 City Clerk
3 Director of Recreation & Community Engagement
4 Finance Director
5 Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer
6 Public Works Director
7 Community & Economic Development Director
8 Chief of Police
9 Fire Inspector
10 Deputy Director of Public Works
11 Police Lieutenant
12 Police Lieutenant
8%
13 Parks & Facilities Supervisor
14 HR Manager
15 Fiscal Manager
16 Chief Mechanic
17 Senior Administrative Supervisor
18 Water Systems Supervisor
19 Community Services Transit Supervisor
20 IT Systems Administrator
21 IT Systems Administrator
22 Community & Economic Development Specialist
23 Senior Building Inspector
24 Waste Water Sytem Supervsor VACANT
0%
25 Secretary II/Deputy City Clerk
26 Account Technician II
27 Account Technician I
28 Utility Billing Clerk
29 Utility Billing Clerk
30 Administrative Analyst
31 Administrative Analyst
32 Transit Driver II
33 Transit Driver I/Dispatcher
34 Permit Technician I
UNREPRESENTED
MID MGMT-CONFIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION
CITY OFFICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
0.00%
35 Parks Worker I
36 Parks & Facilities Worker III
37 Parks & Facilities Worker I
38 Parks & Facilities Worker I
39 Streets & Construction Worker I
40 Streets & Construction Worker II
41 Streets & Construction Worker III
42 Water Systems Worker III
43 Water Systems Worker II
44 Water Systems Worker I
45 Water Systems Worker I
46 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
47 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
48 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
3%
49 Police Sergeant
50 Police Sergeant
51 Police Sergeant
52 Police Sergeant
53 Administrative Supervisor
54 Animal Control Officer
55 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
56 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
57 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
58 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
59 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
60 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
61 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
62 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
63 Community Services Officers/Dispatchers
64 Police Officer I/II
65 Police Officer I/II
66 Police Officer I/II
67 Police Officer I/II
68 Police Officer I/II
69 Police Officer I/II
70 Police Officer I/II
71 Police Officer I/II
72 Police Officer I/II
73 Police Officer I/II
74 Police Officer I/II
75 Police Officer I/II VACANT
76 Police Officer Trainee
77 Police Officer Trainee
78 Police Officer Trainee
79 Police Officer Trainee
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: Deferred Business
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.
A community member recently cautioned City staff that repealing the Heritage Preservation Commission ordinance could affect our status as a Certified Local Government (CLG). In response, staff reached out to the California Office of Historic Preservation and confirmed that the City of Chowchilla has never been designated as a CLG. Therefore, there is no CLG status at risk, and no impact on grant eligibility or compliance requirements. Based on this confirmation, there is no reason to delay the repeal, and the second reading may proceed as scheduled.
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
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 10, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving an Offer from The California Department of Transportation for a Temporary Construction Easement Regarding City Property Located at 145 Robertson Blvd
APPROVED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Caltrans ROW Offer Package
REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:
City Council adopt a resolution to accept and approve an offer from The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a Temporary Construction easement regarding city property located at 145 Robertson Blvd and authorizing the City Administrator to execute all documents related to the transaction.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233 (Robertson Blvd), from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge. The project consists of the purchase of 44 square feet (sf) for a Temporary Construction easement of the property owned by the City of Chowchilla located at 145 Robertson Blvd.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The purpose of the project is to resurface the existing pavement of Robertson Blvd, install bikeway access, remove, replace, and modify existing traffic striping and pavement markers, update Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb ramps to current federal standards, and repair/replace damaged curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in failed areas. The subject property has a bush and a handrail on the sidewalk, and street parking on the western portion. The handrail will be removed and replaced to meet Caltrans requirements.
The appraised value for area to be acquired is $500.00. Additionally, Caltrans is offering a minimum payment of $1,000.00 as part of their Incentive Payment Program. Therefore, the appraised value of $500.00 in addition to the incentive payment of $1,000.00, increases the acquisition offer to $1,500.00.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will receive a payment of $1,500 from Caltrans for a Temporary Construction easement.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not to accept the offer from Caltrans.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
1. The City Administrator will sign and execute the required documents.
2. The documents will be submitted to Caltrans.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION # XX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AN OFFER FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT REGARDING CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 145
ROBERTSON BLVD
WHEREAS, The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proposing to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233 (Robertson Blvd), from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge; and WHEREAS, The project consists of the purchase of 44 square feet (sf) for a Temporary Construction easement of the property owned by the City of Chowchilla located at 145 Robertson Blvd; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans appraised value for area to be acquired at $500.00; and WHEREAS, Caltrans is offering a minimum payment of $1,000.00 as part of their Incentive Payment Program; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans acquisition offer for a Temporary Construction easement regarding city property located at 145 Robertson Blvd is $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, the City Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to accept the offer and executed all documents necessary for the purchase of a Temporary Construction easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council hereby approve the agreement by and between the City of Chowchilla and the State of California, Department of Transportation, for a Temporary Construction easement regarding city property located at 145 Robertson Blvd.
3. The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents related to effectuate the agreement.
4. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 10th day of June, 2025 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Mayor Kelly Smith
ATTEST:
Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-------CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor “Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”
Making Conservation
a California Way of Life.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 6
2015 E. SHIELDS AVENUE, SUITE 100
FRESNO, CA 93726-5428
PHONE (559) 977-9967
TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
[email protected]
May 19, 2025
City of Chowchilla FILE: 06-MAD-223-PM 1.80/3.88
145 Robertson Blvd. Parcel No: 89372
Chowchilla, CA 93610 Project ID: 0619000224
E.A.: 0W860
Dear City of Chowchilla:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is purposing to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233, from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge. The project consists of the purchase of 44 square feet (sf) Temporary Construction easement of the property owned City of Chowchilla located at 145 Robertson Blvd, CA 93610 in the County of Chowchilla (APN: 002-053-014). The property is vested in City of Chowchilla.
Enclosed are the following acquisition documents relating to this transaction:
• Title VI Brochure, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Related Statutes and “Your Property, Your Transportation Project” Booklet
• Appraisal Map
• Appraisal Report
• Summary Statement Relating to the Purchase of Real Property or an Interest Therein
• Appraisal Cost Reimbursement Agreement
• Right of Way Contract
• Incentive Payment Letter
• Payee Data Record
• Occupancy Certification
In the event you should have any questions, please contact me directly at (559) 977- 9967 or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Samantha Trujillo
Samantha Trujillo
Right of Way Agent – Acquisition Branch
ENCLOSURES
GRANTOR’S
COPY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT WAIVER VALUATION TITLE PAGE 7-EX-21A (REV 10/2005)
(Form #)
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28 06 MAD 233 KP 0W860 0619000224 SHOPP
Report Dist Co Rte (P.M.) (1.80/3.88) Control Exp Auth Project ID No. Program Project Limits: In and near Chowchilla from Avenue 24 1/2 to N99/233 Connector Type of Road and Title Required: Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) DATES:
Frwy Agmt. Env. Clear. Appraisal FY Acquisition Certification FY Const.
Cat. Exempt.
N/A 09/03/2024 05/02/2025 2025/2026 03/09/2026 2025/2026 District Approved Parcels:
New: 1 Rev.:
The Waiver Valuation(s) contained herein are confidential and have been prepared for Department use only as a step in the eminent domain process upon which to base offers of settlement.
The undersigned has made the determination of just compensation of the properties contained herein and recommends approval of this report:
Right of Way Agent
JOANNE LAM
The undersigned has reviewed and approved this report and certifies that the requirements of the R/W Manual have been met.
APPROVED:
Senior Right of Way Agent
HEATHER FRANKLIN
Senior, Appraisal Branch
District Approval Date: 5/2/2025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT SENIOR REVIEW CERTIFICATE – WAIVER VALUATION 7-EX-24B (REV 10/2020) 2 ADA Notice
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06 MAD 233 1.80/3.88 0619000224 28
1. I ☐ have ☒ have not personally inspected the subject property and comparable market data.
I have read this report and I am satisfied with the relative comparability noted. I am familiar with the subject property neighborhood and general area, and I have relied upon the photographs and exhibits in this report in analyzing and concurring with the conclusions contained herein.
2. The highest and best use of each property, as shown in the report, is reasonable and proper.
3. Gross Income Multipliers are ☐ supported with factual data. ☒ Not applicable.
4. The Cost Approach is ☐ supported by data from recognized sources. ☒ Not applicable.
5. The Income Approach to value, including the interest rates, is ☐ supported by data from the market. ☒ Not applicable.
6. Damages, Benefits and Construction Contract Work are ☒ correct and are supported in accordance with existing instructions. ☐ Not applicable.
7. The amount listed for each parcel in the certificate is the amount approved to govern negotiation and settlement.
8. I understand that the approved amount may be used in connection with a Federal-Aid highway project.
9. I have no direct or indirect, present, or contemplated, future personal interest in such property or in any benefit from the acquisition of such property.
10. The amount approved is not a directed amount; it was arrived at fairly, without coercion, and is based on a review of relevant data.
Parcel No. Appraised Value
89372 $500.00
Date HEATHER FRANKLIN
Senior, Appraisal Branch
5/2/2025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER VALUATION
RW 7-6A (REV 10/2005)
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06 0W860 28
I Hereby Certify:
That I have personally inspected the property herein and that the property owner has been afforded an opportunity to be present at the time of the inspection. That to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements contained in the Waiver Valuation herein set forth are true, and the information upon which the opinions expressed therein are based is correct, subject to limiting conditions therein set forth.
That I understand that such Waiver Valuation is to be used in connection with the acquisition of right of way for a highway to be constructed by the State of California with the assistance of Federal-aid highway funds, or other Federal funds.
That such Waiver Valuation has been made in conformity with the appropriate State laws, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to determining just compensation for the required right of way, and that, to the best of my knowledge, no portion of the value assigned to such property consists of items which are noncompensable under the established law of said State.
That neither my employment nor my compensation for making this Waiver Valuation and report are in any way contingent upon the values reported herein.
That I have no direct or indirect present or contemplated future personal interest in such property or in any benefit from the acquisition of such property.
That I understand I may be assigned as the Acquisition Agent for one or more of the parcels contained in this report, but this has not affected my professional judgment nor influenced my opinions stated herein.
That I have not revealed the finds and results of such Waiver Valuation to anyone other than the proper officials of the California Department of Transportation or officials of the Federal Highway Administration and I will not do so until so authorized by State officials, or until I am required to do so by due process of law, or until I am released from this obligation by having publicly testified as to such finds.
That my opinion of the total Waiver Valuation, as shown on the Waiver Valuation Page (RW 7-15), included in this report and made a part hereof by reference, as of the 21st day of April, 2025, is $500.00; and that such conclusion was derived without collusion, coercion, or direction as to value.
JOANNE LAM
Right of Way Agent
Date
05/02/2025
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WAIVER VALUATION
RW 7-15 (REV 10/2005)
CONFIDENTIAL
This document contains personal information and pursuant to Civil Code 1798.21 it shall be kept confidential in order to protect against unauthorized disclosure.
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Report No. Date Dist Co. Rte KP (P.M.) Exp. Auth Map No.
Owner: City of Chowchilla
Property Address: 145 Robertson Blvd. Locale: Chowchilla, CA Zone: Downtown Mixed Use Present Use: Public Facility Best Use: Public Facility Possible Hazardous Waste (include underground tanks): ☐Yes ☒No Date Acquired: The property was acquired over 5 years ago.
Total Property Area: 7,002 sq. ft. ☐Full ☒Part Includes access rights: ☐Yes ☒No Waiver Valuation: $500.00 (Nominal)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this project is to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233, from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge. It is also proposed to update existing Transportation Management System elements, install bikeway access, remove, replace, and modify existing traffic striping and pavement markers, update Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb ramps to current federal standards, and repair/replace damaged curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in failed areas.
PARCEL DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is 7,002 square feet, according to the Caltrans Appraisal Map. It is identified as Madera County Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 002-053-014. It is surrounded by commercial parcels on Robertson Boulevard. It is currently serving as the Madera County Social Services Department and is currently zoned Downtown Mixed Use (MX-D) in the City of Chowchilla, Madera County. The purpose of MX-D is to provide a dynamic mix of uses in the downtown area.
The subject property is a rectangular corner lot, with utilities available onsite. It is situated on the southeast corner of Robertson Boulevard and S. 2nd Street. It has a sidewalk, curb, gutter, and streetlights and one developed access point on S 2nd Street. The northwestern portion of the property has a bush and a handrail on the sidewalk, and street parking on the western portion.
The handrail will be removed and replaced to meet Caltrans requirements, according to Design.
There are three factors to consider when determining the larger parcel: the unity of use, unity of ownership, and contiguity. The subject property is comprised of APN 002-053-014, consisting of 7,002 square feet, according to the Caltrans Appraisal Map. No other properties fall under the larger parcel factors; therefore, APN 007-050-052 is the only APN considered in this Waiver Valuation.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WAIVER VALUATION
RW 7-15 (REV 10/2005)
CONFIDENTIAL
This document contains personal information and pursuant to Civil Code 1798.21 it shall be kept confidential in order to protect against unauthorized disclosure.
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To appraise the fair market value of the subject property, three approaches to value were considered. The Sales Comparison Approach best represents the sales trends in the current market.
Research on the comparable sales in the area derived an estimated value of $3.99 to $6.27 per square foot. Properties with utilities and offsite improvements have higher value.
Taking into consideration the size, lot type, exposure, shape, available utilities and offsite improvements of the subject property, the fair market value is determined to be $6.27 per square feet.
CALCULATION:
Temporary Construction Easement:
The TCE will begin on the Right of Way Certification date of March 9, 2026 and will end on May 30, 2028. The value of the proposed Temporary Construction Easement is calculated using an estimated annual rate of return of 10% for a period of 27 months. Conversations with local appraisers initially indicated a rent ranging from 3% to 10% for ground rent with a long-term lease.
I agree with this assessment and have concluded an annual rate of return of 10%. 89372-1: TCE: 44 sf @ $6.27 per sf = $275.88 x 10% = $27.59 / 12 months = $2.30 x 27 months = $62.07 Total Temporary Construction Easement: $62.07
DAMAGES AND BENEFITS: None
Total Right of Way = $62.07
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK:
Handrail placement: 30 linear ft x $440 =$13,200
Concrete removal: 0.5 cubic yd x $850 =$425.00
Total Construction Contract Work =$13,625
Inspection Date: 04/21/2025 By: J. Lam
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUBJECT PHOTO PAGE Parcel No.: 89372
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Looking South on Robertson Blvd.
Date: 04/21/2025 By: J. Lam
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL MAP Parcel No.: 89372
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
APPRAISAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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Benefit to the remainder is the benefit, if any, caused by the construction and use of the project for which the property is taken in the manner proposed by the plaintiff whether or not the benefit is caused by a portion of the project located on the part taken. [California Code of Civil Procedure §1263.430]
Comparable Sales
When relevant to the determination of the value of property, a witness may take into account as a basis for their opinion the price and other terms and circumstances of any sale or contract to sell and purchase comparable property if the sale or contract was freely made in good faith within a reasonable time before or after the date of valuation. In order to be considered comparable, the sale or contract must have been made sufficiently near in time to the date of valuation, and the property sold must be located sufficiently near the property being valued, and must be sufficiently alike in respect to character, size, situation, usability, and improvements, to make it clear that the property sold and the property being valued are comparable in value and that the price realized for the property sold may fairly be considered as shedding light on the value of the property being valued. [California Evidence Code §816] Damage to Remainder
Damage to the remainder is the damage, if any, caused to the remainder by either or both of the following:
(a) The severance of the remainder from the part taken. (b) The construction and use of the project for which the property is taken in the manner proposed by the plaintiff whether or not the damage is caused by a portion of the project located on the part taken. [California Code of Civil Procedure §1263.420] Easement
The right to use another’s land for a stated purpose. [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. Appraisal Institute]
Fair Market Value
(a) The fair market value of the property taken is the highest price on the date of valuation that would be agreed to by a seller, being willing to sell but under no particular or urgent necessity for so doing, nor obliged to sell, and a buyer, being ready, willing, and able to buy but under no particular necessity for doing so, each dealing with the other with full knowledge of all the uses and purposes for which the property is reasonably adaptable and available.
(b) The fair market value of property taken for which there is no relevant, comparable market is its value on the date of valuation as determined by any method of valuation that is just and equitable. [California Code of Civil Procedure § 1263.320] Fee Simple
Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police powers and escheat. [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. Appraisal Institute] STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
APPRAISAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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Highest and Best Use
The reasonably probable use of property that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum productivity. [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed.
Appraisal Institute]
Improvements Pertaining to the Realty
(a) “Improvements pertaining to the realty” include any machinery or equipment installed for use on property taken by eminent domain, or on the remainder if such property is part of a larger parcel that cannot be removed without a substantial economic loss or without substantial damage to the property on which it is installed, regardless of the method of installation.
(b) In determining whether particular property can be removed “without substantial economic loss” within the meaning of this section, the value of property in place considered as a part of the realty should be compared with its value if it were removed and sold. [California Code of Civil Procedure 1263.205] Larger Parcel
“In governmental land acquisitions…” the tract or tracts of land which are under the beneficial control of a single individual or entity and have the same, or an integrated, highest and best use. Elements for consideration by the appraiser in making a determination in this regard are contiguity, or proximity, as it bears on the highest and best use of the property, unity of ownership, and unity of highest and best use”. [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. Appraisal Institute]
Remainder
“In condemnation, that portion of a larger parcel remaining in the ownership of the property owner after a partial taking.” [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. Appraisal Institute]
Unit Rule
“In condemnation appraisal, a valuation rule with two aspects, the first dealing with ownership interests and the second dealing with physical components. The first aspect of the rule, also referred to as the undivided fee rule, requires that property be valued as a whole rather than by the sum of the values of the various interests into which it may have been carved (such as lessor and lessee, life tenant and remainderman, and mortgagor and mortgagee, etc.). This is an application of the principle that it is the property, not the interests, that is being acquired. The second aspect of the rule is that different physical elements or components of a tract of land (such as the value of timber and the value of minerals on the same land) are not to be separately valued and added together.” [The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. Appraisal Institute]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY
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APPRAISAL
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CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY
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The California Department of Transportation is proposing to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233, from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge.
Your property located 145 Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA 93610 is within the project area, and is also identified by your county assessor as Parcel No 89372.
Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and the California Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines require that each owner from whom the Department of Transportation purchases real property or an interest therein or each tenant owning improvements on said property be provided with a summary of the appraisal of the real property or interest therein, as well as the following information:
1. You are entitled to receive full payment prior to vacating the real property being purchased unless you have heretofore waived such entitlement. You are not required to pay recording fees, transfer taxes, or the pro rata portion of real property taxes which are allocable to any period subsequent to the passage of title or possession.
2. The State will offer to purchase any remnant(s) considered by the State to be an uneconomic unit(s) which is/are owned by you or, if applicable, occupied by you as a tenant and which is/are contiguous to the land being conveyed.
3. All buildings, structures and other improvements affixed to the land described in the referenced document(s) covering this transaction and owned by the grantor(s) herein or, if applicable, owned by you as a tenant, are being conveyed unless other disposition of these improvements has been made. The interest acquired is in an Easement. The interest being purchased are described in the attached deed and outlined in color on the attached map.
4. The market value of the property being purchased is based upon a market value valuation which is summarized on the attached Appraisal Summary Statement and such amount:
a. Represents the full amount of the appraisal of just compensation for the property to be purchased;
b. Is not less than the approved appraisal of the fair market value of the property as improved;
c. Disregards any decrease or increase in the fair market value of the real property to be acquired prior to the date of valuation caused by the public improvement for which the property is to be acquired or by the likelihood STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT SUMMARY STATEMENT RELATING TO PURCHASE OF 8-EX-16 (REV 6/2010) REAL PROPERTY OR AN INTEREST THEREIN Page 1 of 2
that the property would be acquired for such public improvement, other than that due to physical deterioration within the reasonable control of the owner or occupant; and
d. Does not reflect any consideration of or allowance for any relocation assistance and payments or other benefits which the owner is entitled to receive under an agreement with the Department of Transportation.
5. Pursuant to Civil Code of Procedure Section 1263.025 should you elect to obtain an independent appraisal, the Department will pay for the actual reasonable costs up to $5,000 subject to the following conditions; You, not the Department of Transportation (Department), must order the appraisal. Should you enter into a contract with the selected appraiser, the Department will not be a party to the contract;
a. The selected appraiser must be licensed with the Office of Real Estate Appraisers (OREA).
b. Appraisal cost reimbursement requests must be made in writing and submitted to the Department of Transportation, Division of Right of Way, Attention: Samantha Trujillo, 2015 E. Shields, Suite 100, Fresno, California, 93726, within 90 days of the earliest of the following dates:
(1) the date the selected appraiser requests payment from you for the appraisal; or, (2) the date upon which you, or someone on your behalf, remitted full payment to the selected appraiser for the appraisal. Copies of the contract (if a contract was made), appraisal report, and invoice for completed work by the appraiser must be provided to the Department of Transportation concurrent with submission of the appraisal cost reimbursement request. The costs must be reasonable and justifiable.
6. The owner of a business conducted on a property to be acquired, or conducted on the remaining property which will be affected by the purchase of the required property, may be entitled to compensation for the loss of goodwill. Entitlement is contingent upon the grantor ability to prove such loss in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1263.510 and 1263.520 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
7. If you ultimately elect to reject the State’s offer for your property, you are entitled to have the amount of compensation determined by a court of law in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
8. You are entitled to receive all benefits that are available through donation to the State of California of all or part of your interest in the real property sought to be acquired by the Department of Transportation as set out in Streets and Highways Code Sections 104.2 and 104.12.
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(Form #)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
APPRAISAL COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
DOT RW 08-31 (REV 02/2024)
06/MAD 99 1.80/3.88
DIST/CO
89372
ROUTE
0W860
POST
0619000224
PARCEL
NO.
EXP AUTH PROJ ID
NO.
APPRAISAL COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
City of Chowchilla, hereinafter (OWNER(S)), of the property, Parcel 89372, hereinafter (PARCEL), located as shown on the attached Right of Way Appraisal Map, and the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, hereinafter (STATE), are entering into this Appraisal Cost Reimbursement Agreement, hereinafter (AGREEMENT), which sets forth the basis for reimbursement for the reasonable costs of an independent appraisal of the PARCEL by an appraiser licensed by the State of California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), formerly known as the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, per California Code of Civil Procedure section (Code Civ. Proc.) 1263.025.
STATE plans isto resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233, from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge The PARCEL is required for the project. STATE has the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain and has made an offer to purchase the PARCEL. Pursuant to Code Civ. Proc.
§1263.025, OWNER(S) is entitled to be reimbursed up to $5,000 for reasonable costs should OWNER(S) elect to obtain an independent appraisal of the PARCEL.
OWNER(S) and STATE agree that:
1. The PARCEL to be appraised is shown on attached Right of Way Appraisal Map(s).
2. To be eligible for reimbursement OWNER(S) shall: (a) order an independent appraisal to be conducted by a BREA licensed appraiser; (b) provide to the STATE a copy of an invoice from the appraiser showing the costs of the appraisal and the appraiser’s BREA license number; (c) provide to the STATE a completed and executed Payee Data Record form (STD 204); and, (d) provide STATE with copies of the contract between the OWNER and BREA licensed appraiser (if a contract was made). OWNER shall also, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 102(b), provide to STATE a true and full copy of the appraisal. The intended use of the appraisal is for negotiation purposes in the acquisition of property rights for the specified project.
3. OWNER(S) shall provide STATE with all of the information/documentation requested in Item 2 above concurrent with OWNER’S submission of this AGREEMENT to STATE. This AGREEMENT must be submitted to the STATE within ninety (90) days of the earliest of the following dates: (a) the date the selected appraiser requests payment from the OWNER(S) for the appraisal; or (b) the date upon which OWNER(S), or someone on OWNER(S) behalf, remitted full payment to the selected appraiser for the appraisal.
4. STATE shall review the information/documentation provided under Item 2 and approve all reasonable costs (up to $5,000) of the OWNER(S) appraisal prior to issuing reimbursement to OWNER(S).
5. Except as provided in this AGREEMENT, OWNER(S) agree(s) to indemnify and save STATE harmless from all liability, loss, cost and obligation on account of or arising out of any work relating to the appraisal being performed by the BREA licensed appraiser.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
APPRAISAL COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
DOT RW 08-31 (REV 02/2024)
6. The parties to this agreement shall, pursuant to Section 21.7(a) of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, comply with all elements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This requirement under Title VI and the Code of Federal Regulations is to complete the USDOT Non-Discrimination Assurance requiring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 C.F.R. Parts 21 and 28 C.F.R. Section 50.3.
Further, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that is the subject of this agreement.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
APPRAISAL COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
DOT RW 08-31 (REV 02/2024)
Date
City of Chowchilla
Recommended for
Approval By:
Samantha Trujillo
Acquisition Agent
Right of Way
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Transportation
Angela Chapa
Acquisitions Branch
Chief
Right of Way
By:
Nicholas G. Dumas
Assistant Division Chief
Central Region Right of Way
No Obligation Other Than Those Set Forth Herein
Will Be Recognized
STATE OF CALIFORNIA • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONFIDENTIAL This document contains personal information, and
pursuant to Civil Code 1798.21, it shall be kept
confidential in order to protect against
unauthorized disclosure.
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT
STATE HIGHWAY
RW 8-3 (Rev. 6/95)
APN
District County Route P.M. E.A. / Project ID. Program Fed. Ref. Name Parcel 06 Madera 233 0W860 / 0619000224 City of Chowchilla 06-89372 ,California
, 2025
City of Chowchilla
Grantor
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT - STATE HIGHWAY
This Document No. 89372 in the form of a Temporary Construction Easement to the State of California, covering the property as delineated on the attached map(s) identified as Exhibit “A”, particularly described in Clause #6 below has been executed and delivered to Samantha Trujillo Right of Way Agent for the State of California.
In consideration of which, and the other considerations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. (A) The parties have herein set forth the whole of their agreement. The performance of this agreement constitutes the entire consideration for said document and shall relieve the State of all further obligation or claims on this account, or on account of the location, grade or construction of the proposed public improvement. (B) Grantee requires said property described as Parcel No. 89372 for TCE for State highway purposes, a public use for which Grantee has the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain. Grantor is compelled to sell, and Grantee is compelled to acquire the property.
(C) Both Grantor and Grantee recognize the expense, time, effort, and risk to both parties in determining the compensation for the property by eminent domain litigation. The compensation set forth herein for the property is in compromise and settlement, in lieu of such litigation.
(D) The parties to this agreement shall, pursuant Section 21.7(a) of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, comply with all elements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This requirement under Title VI and the Code of Federal Regulations is to complete the USDOT- Non-Discrimination Assurance requiring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 C.F.R. Part 21 and 28 C.F.R. Section 50.3.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT - STATE HIGHWAY Page 2 of 4
RW 8-3 (Rev. 6/95) Parcel No. 06-89372
(E) No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that is the subject of this agreement.
2. The State shall:
(A) Pay the undersigned Grantor the sum of $1,500.00 for the property rights conveyed in this transaction.
(B) The State shall pay all escrow and recording fees, interest, notary fees, and related miscellaneous expenses incurred in this transaction, and if title insurance is desired by the state, the premium charged, therefore. Said escrow and recording charges shall not, however, include documentary transfer taxes (as State is exempt from such taxes).
3. In addition to the Fair Market Value, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the amount in clause 2 (A) above includes the sum of $1,000.00 as an incentive to the grantor for the timely signing of this Right of Way Contract. This incentive payment offer expires sixty (30) days from the Initiation of Negotiations June 19, 2025.
4. In consideration of the State’s waiving the defects and imperfections in all matters of record title, the undersigned Grantor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold the State of California harmless from any and all claims that other parties may make or assert on the title to the premises. The Grantor’s obligation herein to indemnify the State shall not exceed the amount paid to the Grantor under this contract.
5. Taxes for the tax year in which this escrow closes shall be cleared and paid in the manner required by Section 5086 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, if unpaid at the close of escrow. This contract shall be subject to (a) Covenants, conditions, restrictions, and reservations of record, or contained in the above-referenced document, and (b) Easements or rights of way over said land for public or quasi-public utility or public street purposes, if any
6. Permission is hereby granted the State or its authorized agent to enter upon grantor's land where necessary within the 44 sq ft area of the property referred to as APN 002-053-014 outlined in the appraisal map (s) marked Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, to resurface the existing pavement to extend the pavement service life in Madera County on SR 233, from Avenue 24 ½ to State Route North 99 and 233 Connector Bridge.
7. This Temporary Easement begins on March 9, 2026, and shall terminate upon completion of the project known as: Chowchilla CAPM or May 30, 2028, whichever occurs first.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT - STATE HIGHWAY Page 3 of 4
RW 8-3 (Rev. 6/95) Parcel No. 06-89372
8. The undersigned grantor(s) warrant(s) that they are owner(s) in fee simple of the property affected by this Temporary Easement as described in Clause 6 above and that they have the exclusive right to grant this Temporary Easement.
9. All work done under this agreement shall conform to all applicable building, fire and sanitary laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to such work, and shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner. All structures, improvements or other facilities, when removed, and relocated, or reconstructed by the State, shall be left in as good condition as found.
10. Permission is hereby granted to State or its authorized agent to enter on my/our land, where necessary, to (relocate or reconstruct road approaches, cattle guards, trails, pipes, culverts, etc.), as shown on the attached map(s) and as described in Clause 9 of this Contract. I (we) understand and agree that after completion of the work described in Clause 9, said facility(ies) will be considered as my/our sole property and I (we) will be responsible for its/their maintenance and repair.
11. State agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Grantor from any liability arising out of State’s operations under this contract. State further agrees to assume responsibility for any damages proximately caused by reason of State’s operations under this contract and State will, at its option, either repair or pay for such damage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT - STATE HIGHWAY Page 4 of 4
RW 8-3 (Rev. 6/95) Parcel No. 06-89372
This transaction shall be handled through an internal escrow by the State of California, Department of Transportation, 2015 E. Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93726 In Witness Whereof, the Parties have executed this agreement the day and year first above written BY__________________________________
SIGNING AUTHORITY DATE
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: ACCEPTED:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BY
Samantha Trujillo
RW AGENT
DATE
BY
ANGELA CHAPA
Branch Chief DATE
No Obligation Other Than Those Set Forth Herein Will Be Recognized STATE OF CALIFORNIA-------CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor “Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 6
2015 E. SHIELDS, SUITE 100
FRESNO, CA 93726
PHONE (559) 977-9967
TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
[email protected]
Making Conservation a
California Way of Life
May 19, 2025
INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM
City of Chowchilla
145 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
File:
E.A.:
Parcel:
06-Mad-233 PM 1.80/3.88
0W860/0619000224
89372
Re: Acquisition – Incentive Payment Program
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is participating in an Incentive Payment Program approved by the Federal Highway Administration under 23 CFR 710.203(b)(2)(ii). This program encourages the expeditious acquisition of real property and allows a ten percent (10%) increase of the appraised value.
The appraised value for area to be acquired for Parcel 89372 is $500.00. Incentive Payment at ten percent (10%) increase of the appraised value is $50.00. However, a minimum payment of $1,000.00 for the Incentive Payment Program has been established.
Therefore, the appraised value of $500.00 in addition to the incentive payment of $1000.00, increases the acquisition offer to $1,500.00.
State’s offer of $1,500.00 is valid for thirty (30) days and expires on June 19, 2025. As of June 20, 2025, the State’s offer will revert to appraised value of $500.00.
If you have any questions, contact me at (559) 977-9967 or e-mail:
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Samantha Trujillo
Samantha Trujillo
Right of Way Agent
Acquisition Unit
ORIGINAL
OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATION
Parcel No.: 89372 Grantor: City of Chowchilla
Co-Rte-PM: MAD-233-1.80/3.88 Property: 145 E. Robertson Blvd. Chowchilla, CA E.A.: 0W860 A.R. No.: N/A
R/W Contract:
Date of First Written Offer: Date of Recording FOC:
Service of O.P.
Names of
Occupants Address Rent
Rate
Date First
Occup’d
Persons in Family # of Rooms Init. Of
Agent
Delivering
RAP Info.
# of Ages of
Children Furnished by:
Adults Boys Girls Grantor Tenant
I hereby certify the occupancy information is correct as of this date.
I understand that tenants in occupancy, if any, will now be contacted in Accordance with Federal and State Government Rules and Regulations.
Owner’s Signature Date
RELOCATION PAYMENT CERTIFICATION
I have personally verified the tenancies above and certify that they are eligible for Relocation Assistance Payments as defined by, and in accordance with Title 21, Chapter 2, Sub-Chapter 2 of the California Administrative Code.
Date Right of Way Agent (Acquisition)
Date Right of Way Agent (RAP)
City of
Chowchilla
Budget
Workshop
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Item 6.2
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THE AGENDA
Today’s Goals
Discuss the proposed budget and seek input
Identify proposed changes to the budget
Consider if additional workshops are necessary, and
proceed toward adoption of the City Budget
before June 30, 2025
Budget Process
Historical data is given to Department Heads for
their respective funds/departments (May)
Actual data (FY 2022-23 to 2023-24)
Current fiscal year projected actuals (FY 2024-25 Mid-Year review) Department Heads meet with senior staff for input
Use various methods for estimating the budget
Prior year actual amounts
Prior year budgeted amounts
Specific identification
Average
Percentage increase/decrease
Budget Process
(continued)
Department Heads meet with Finance Director to
go over their budgets on a line item basis
Finance Director and staff inputs data into the
budget
Department Heads provide a list of discretionary
items they would like to be added to the budget
Personnel
Capital projects
Equipment
Reserve funding
Finance Director reviews preliminary budget with
City Administrator
Budget Process
(continued)
Discretionary items are vetted by City Administrator
and prioritized
If the budget permits, items would then be added
Budget workshop with Council
Any recommended changes to the budget will be made
Budget adoption before June 30th of current fiscal
year
Overall Budget
Assumptions
Non-recurring revenues are only used for nonrecurring expenses Restrictive revenue is utilized first
Revenues are estimated conservatively
All previously approved positions are budgeted
Previously approved Capital Projects that are not
anticipated to be completed in FY 24/25 were
rolled over into the 25/26 budget.
City-Wide Overview
Dept Revenues Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) 2024/2025 2025/2026 Total General Fund 12,949,018 13,719,148 (770,130) 11,252,495 10,482,365 Total Enterprise 40,684,401 41,745,513 (1,061,112) 23,570,794 22,509,682 Total Special Revenue Funds 17,156,427 16,687,408 469,019 19,512,161 19,981,180 Total Capital Projects Funds 505,000 505,000 - - -
Total Internal Service Funds 1,101,844 1,101,844 - 357,012 357,012 Total Trust and Agency 1,058,951 954,713 104,238 2,647,927 2,752,165 Total Debt Service 1,478,714 1,478,714 - 482,869 482,869 Total Successor Agency 451,165 977,377 (526,212) (3,489,808) (4,016,020) TOTALS CITY WIDE 75,385,520 77,169,717 (1,784,197) 54,333,449 52,549,252 Fund Fund Name
2025-2026 Projected Budget Projected Fund Balance
General Fund Overall
Analysis
General Fund has an Operating Surplus of $258k
There is a $770k deficit of which $996k of Reserves are being used for one-time capital outlay
Comparing the Operating Surplus to Total Revenue of $13M that equals approx.
1.99%. This would be used incase Revenues do not come in as projected Explanation of the $770,130 deficit
One-Time expenditures paid for out of reserves- $996k Cost rolled over from FY 24/25
Civic Center Generator- $306k
Environmental Industrial Specific Plan- $175k
Ed Ray Lighting- $150k
New one-time Expenditures for 25/26
Parks- Pickleball Court Phase 2, Dog Park, Concession Stand- $315k Downtown Business Beautification- $50k
Ongoing expenditure/revenue variances
Grant Writer-$50k
ClearGov Digital Budget Book & Personnel Budgeting- $16k Transfer Out to Streets for preventative maintenance- $100k General Fund Revenue
Analysis
Significant Revenues
Property Tax- increase from CY per County Assessor- 7% increase This increase is mainly due to AutoZone and residential growth such as Montgomery Farms
VLF- $3.85M- increase from CY- $251k based off historical growth of 7% Sales tax revenues are estimated at $2.4M- per Muni Services- Most Likely Approach- Slight Decrease from 24/25
General Fund Revenue
Analysis (continued)
Building Permits - $378K
Estimated to have $348k in Residential-$15k in Commercial-$15K in Industrial
Plan Check Fees - $125K
Due to the growth mentioned above, including Century Communities, & General New Residential
Operational Costs/Overhead Allocations- $1,663,963
Fluctuates year to year and the cost allocation schedule is updated every 3 year and was updated in FY 24/25
General Fund Revenue
Summary
Revenues are estimated to be $13M which is a
decrease of $676k from FY 24/25
One-time grant revenues- PROP 68 Removed due to completion of the Pickleball Court
Normal growth in non Comm Dev revenues being assumed again Sales tax has seemed to finally plateau and with Pacific Auto closing we are noting a 2.9% decline
Increase in investment earnings
Transfer In from Measure N is less, as last year there was one time expenditures associated with the transfer
General Fund Expense
Analysis
Expenses are estimated to be $13.7M which is
about $1.1M more than the FY 24/25 budget
Labor costs
7% Estimated Increase as negotiations are still going Health Insurance- 10% increase Personnel
Added a Full Time Parks & Facilities Worker I
One time expense for the Environmental Industrial Specific Plan, ParksPickleball Courts, Ed Ray Lighting, Civic Center Generator, Dog Park, Downtown Business Beautification Project, and Concession Stand at Ed Ray Park
Included is an additional $100k transfer out to Streets, to help facilitate more preventative maintenance projects
General Fund Expenses
by Department
City Council
City Clerk 0.74%
2.13%
City Attorney
1.43%
General ServicesGeneral Government
13.46%
General Admin
2.16%
Administrative
Services
3.42%
City
Property
0.41%
Community &
Economic
Development
11.48%
Finance
6.62%
Police Sworn
37.68%
Fire
12.52%
Community
Pool
0.18%
Senior Services
0.33%
Parks & Facilities
5.61%
Community
Relations
1.81%
General Fund Expenses
by Type
Capital Outlay
14.91%
Debt Service
10.03%
Operations and
Maintenance
24.35%
Overhead Allocations
5.88%
Salaries and Benefits
44.71%
Transfers Out
0.11%
General Fund Reserve
Analysis
Approved Budget Projected Budget
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026
Total Revenues & Transfers In 13,656,679 12,949,018
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 12,650,881 13,719,148 Net Change in Fund Balance 1,005,798 (770,130)
Nonspendable Fund Balance 447,418
Committed Fund Balance - Emergency Contingency + Budget Deficit 910,223 Assigned Fund Balance 493,561
Unassigned Fund Balance 12,456,379
14,307,581
12,456,379
Projected FY 24/25 Surplus/(Deficit) 1,005,798
Projected FY 24/25 Unassigned Fund Balance 13,462,177
Projected FY 25/26 Surplus/(Deficit) (770,130)
Projected FY 25/26 Unassigned Fund Balance 12,692,047
13,602,270
Unappropriated Fund Balance% of Expenses 107%
GFOA Recommended minimum amount of Reserve - 2 months of Expenses 17% Amount of Expenditures 13,719,148
T/O's for 1-time expenses -
Capital Outlay - 1,062,620
Operating Expenditures 12,656,528
General Fund Operating Expenses Reconciliation
GENERAL FUND
Revenues VS Expenditures
Fund Balance PER FY 23/24 Audited Financial Statements
Total Fund Balance
FY 23/24 Unassigned Fund Balance
Projected FY 25/26 Unappropriated Fund Balance
Enterprise Funds
Operations by Fund
Dept Revenues Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) 2024/2025 2025/2026 Enterprise Funds
200 Airport 6,913,948 7,075,894 (161,946) 1,024,650 862,704 220 Storm Drain 2,565,928 2,788,263 (222,335) 5,929,953 5,707,618 240-242 Sewer 22,968,311 23,144,748 (176,437) 9,685,452 9,509,015 260 Solid Waste 2,657,951 2,457,863 200,088 890,463 1,090,551 280-283 Water 5,578,263 6,278,745 (700,482) 6,040,276 5,339,794 Total Enterprise 40,684,401 41,745,513 (1,061,112) 23,570,794 22,509,682 Fund Fund Name
2025-2026 Projected Budget Projected Fund Balance
Enterprise Funds Overall
Analysis
Airport: Operating Surplus of $2,408
Explanation of the ($162k Deficit)
$164k Reserve For RPZ Development & Runway Rehab
Depreciation is $26,714
Storm Drain: Operating Surplus of $127,530
Explanation of the $222k Deficit)
$200k Reserves for Truman Pond
Depreciation is $150k
Sewer: Operating Surplus of $1,188,360
Explanation of the ($176k Deficit)
$282k due to depreciation
$300k for Aeration Upgrade- Rollover
$30k to Replace Chain Scrapers
$250k for Sewer Main Replacements in various locations $110k Install Screw Press
Solid Waste: $200,088 Surplus
4% Increase due to Prop 218- cover costs and build up reserves Decrease in Contract services which was related to the Prop 218 and State Recycling Grant Expense Water: Operating Surplus of $622,048
Explanation of the ($700k Deficit)
$489k due to depreciation
$538k of capital reserves going towards Well #15, Well #16 Development and Water Main Replacements throughout the City
$50k towards SCADA Replacement for the Well Sites
Enterprise Funds Overall
Analysis
Personnel:
Wastewater
We have a few vacant positions in Wastewater, we are still looking for Plant Operators and a Wastewater System Supervisor
Enterprise Funds Revenue
Analysis
Water Fund:
Charges for Services are estimated to be $3.5M
19% increase in charges for services based on the proposed Prop 218 Sewer:
Charges for Services are estimated to be $2.27M
4% increase in charges for services based on the proposed Prop 218 Solid Waste:
Charges for services are estimated to be $2.57M
4% increase in charges for services based on the proposed Prop 218 Enterprise Funds Revenue
Analysis (continued)
Storm Drain:
Total revenues are estimated to be $2.56M
Storm Drain was not included on the Prop 218, therefore there are no annual increases
Has a $126k yearly revenue for Capital Improvements
Includes $2,330,000 Transfer In from CDBG to Cover Kings Ave Project Airport:
Total revenues estimated to be $6.9M
This is due to a FAA Grant & Caltrans Aeronautics Grant for the Runway Rehab
Enterprise Funds Expense
Analysis
Water:
Estimated Expenses total $6.28M
Increased Energy Costs
Increase in Personnel Costs
Capital Outlay- $1.9M
Water Tank Back-Up Generator -$418k (ARPA Funds)
Well #15 Included in Rate Study– $100K (Reserves)
Well #16- $861k (ARPA Funds)(DIF Fees)($188k reserves) Berenda Slough Water Extension- $216k (ARPA Funds)
Water Main Replacement Various Location- $250k (Reserves) Fleet Program- $19k
Solid Waste:
Estimated expenses total $2.5M which is a slight decrease from the prior year Decrease was related to the Prop 218 and State Recycling Grant Expense Mid Valley contract with increased rates
$50k for Required Mulch purchase due to SB1383
Enterprise Funds Expense
Analysis (continued)
Sewer:
Estimated expenses total $23.3M which is a significant increase from the PY
Capital Outlay of $21M
SCADA Replacement- $40k
Aeration System Upgrade Design- $700k (DIF)(Reserves) Replace Chain Scrapers- $30k
Install Screw Press- $110k
Sewer Main Replacements- $250k
Fairmead Consolidation- $19.9M (High Speed Rail Reimbursement) (Grant)
Fleet Program- $10k
Enterprise Funds Expense
Analysis (continued)
Storm Drain:
Estimated expense of $2.8M which is about a $625k decrease from the prior year
Drainage projects- $2.5M
Kings Ave & Truman Pond Reconfiguration
Airport:
Estimated expense of $7M which is a large increase from the prior year Runway Rehab & Airfield Electrical- $7M
RPZ Development- $15k
Water Fund Reserve
Analysis
Water Fund Approved Budget Projected Budget
FY 2024-2025 FY 2024-2025
Total Revenues & Transfers In 6,935,004 5,578,263
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 8,208,517 6,278,745
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,273,513) (700,482)
Accrual Basis Cash Basis
8,124,096 2,128,332
Projected FY 24/25 Surplus/(Deficit) 2,863,764 (767,364) Total Projected Fund Balance 24/25 10,987,860 1,360,968 Projected FY 25/26 Surplus/(Deficit) 1,392,634 (211,721) Total Projected Fund Balance 25/26 12,380,494 1,149,247 Restricted Fund Balance- Depreciation 600,000
Total Projected Unrestricted Fund Balance 549,247
Fund Balance - % of Operating Expenses 15%
City Reserve Policy Percentage 25%
Note: Difference between Accrual and Cash Basis Fund Balance is long-term assets and liabilities Revenues VS Expenditures
Fund Balance PER FY 23/24 Audited Financial
Solid Waste Fund Reserve
Analysis
SOLID WASTE FUND Approved Budget Projected Budget
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26
Total Revenues and Transfers In 2,557,033 2,657,951
Total Expenditures and Transfers Out 2,506,910 2,457,863 Net Change in Fund Balance 50,123 200,088
Accrual Basis Cash Basis
860,876 860,876
Projected FY 24/25 Surplus/(Deficit) 50,123 50,123
Total Projected Fund Balance 24/25 910,999 910,999
Projected FY 25/26 Surplus/(Deficit) 200,088 200,088
Total Projected Fund Balance 25/26 1,111,087 1,111,087
Fund Balance- % of Expenses 45%
City Reserve Policy Percentage 25%
NOTE: Difference between Accrual and Cash Basis Fund Balance is long-term assets and liabilities Revenues VS Expenditures
Fund Balance PER FY 23/24 Audited Financial
Sewer Fund Reserve
Analysis
Sewer Fund Approved Budget Projected Budget
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026
Total Revenues and Transfers In 4,593,102 22,968,311
Total Expenditures and Transfers Out 2,779,265 23,144,748 Net Change in Fund Balance 1,813,837 (176,437)
Accrual Basis Cash Basis
8,721,620 4,161,335
Projected FY 24/25 Surplus/(Deficit) 4,414,770 2,128,293 Total Projected Fund Balance 24/25 13,136,390 6,289,628 Projected FY 25/26 Surplus/(Deficit) 21,096,896 105,486 Total Projected Fund Balance 25/26 34,233,286 6,395,114 Restricted Fund Balance - Depreciation 600,000
Total Projected Unrestricted Fund Balance 5,795,114
Fund Balance- % of Expenses 376%
City Reserve Policy Percentage 25%
NOTE: Difference between Accrual and Cash Basis Fund Balance is long-term assets and liabilities Revenues VS Expenditures
Fund Balance PER FY 23/24 Audited Financial
Storm Drain Fund
Reserve Analysis
STORM DRAIN FUND Approved Budget Projected Budget
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026
Total Revenues & Transfers In 3,443,854 2,565,928
Total Expenditures and Transfers Out 3,414,192 2,788,263 Net Change in Fund Balance 29,662 (222,335)
Accrual Basis Cash Basis
5,900,291 2,233,857
Projected FY 24/25 Surplus/(Deficit) 3,246,738 179,527
Total Projected Fund Balance 24/25 9,147,029 2,413,384
Projected FY 25/26 Surplus/(Deficit) 2,307,665 (72,470) Total Projected Fund Balance 25/26 11,454,694 2,340,914 Operating Reserve FY 23/24 108,398
Capital Reserve FY 23/24 2,232,516
Operating Reserve- % of Expenses 100%
City Reserve Policy Percentage 25%
Note: Difference between Accrual and Cash Basis Fund Balance is long-term assets and liabilities Revenues VS Expenditures
Fund Balance PER FY 23/24 Audited Financial
Special Revenue Funds Summary
Dept Revenues Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) 2024/2025 2025/2026 Special Revenue Funds
300 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) 224,872 224,872 - 110,023 110,023 301 Gas Tax 583,760 1,300,952 (717,192) 1,466,938 749,746 302 RMRA 565,871 718,000 (152,129) 1,323,044 1,170,915
303 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 72,224 1,106,597 (1,034,373) 1,392,901 358,528 304 Highway Safety Improvement 529,265 529,265 - - -
305 Streets & Roads- LTF 6,252,301 6,216,811 35,490 2,037,214 2,072,704 310 Maintenance Assessment District 359,401 355,592 3,809 682,361 686,170 325 Transit 634,995 634,995 - (545,170) (545,170)
340 Measure N 2,964,837 1,983,390 981,447 3,445,646 4,427,093 341 Fire SAFER Grant - - - - -
350-357 Measure T 744,415 543,131 201,284 2,464,730 2,666,014 380 Fire Impact Fees 88,164 - 88,164 117,734 205,898
382 Public Building Impact Fees 145,936 - 145,936 (293,711) (147,775) 383 Park Com/Rec Centers 35,372 - 35,372 28,489 63,861
384 Park Development Fees 242,273 - 242,273 208,745 451,018 385 Park In Lieu Fees/Quimby Fees 153,256 - 153,256 133,811 287,067 386 Police Impact Fees 133,970 - 133,970 565,248 699,218 388 Wastewater Impact Fees 187,947 400,000 (212,053) 1,433,481 1,221,428 390 Signalization Impact Fund 52,832 59,901 (7,069) 433,832 426,763 392 Storm Drain Impact Fees 227,921 - 227,921 171,497 399,418 394 Streets & Roads Impact Fees 363,405 - 363,405 2,270,922 2,634,327 396 Water Impact Fees 171,012 200,000 (28,988) 159,926 130,938 400 CDBG grant PI 5,686 45,000 (39,314) 235,136 195,822 402 CDBG Planning Grant for Kings 2,330,000 2,330,000 - - - 403 CDBG Planning Grant for Sidewalks - - - - -
450 HOME Grant PI 38,067 3,100 34,967 1,453,254 1,488,221 452 HOME Grant 2019 - - - - -
453 HOME-Shasta 3,581 3,500 81 977 1,058
454 Home Grant 2018 - - - - -
460 Cal Home State Grant - - - - -
470 20 PLHA Grant 25,918 25,918 - - -
480 CDBG CVI - - - - -
481 CDBG - CV2 & CV3 - - - - -
496 Community Development Grants - - - - -
497 Community Development Grants - - - - -
498 NSP Olivero 18,404 6,384 12,020 184,706 196,726
499 Economic Development Block Grants (EDBG) 742 - 742 30,428 31,170 Total Special Revenue Funds 17,156,427 16,687,408 469,019 19,512,161 19,981,180 Fund Fund Name
2025-2026 Projected Budget Projected Fund Balance
Special Revenue Funds
Detail
Streets and Roads related Funds
RSTP: Avenue 24 ½ Rehab $225k
Gas Tax: Transfer Out to Streets Operations- $269k, Capital Project Funds - T/O $768K- Rd 15 ½ Rehab, Ave 24 ½ Rehab, Pedestrian Improvements RMRA: T/O $718k for Rd 15 ½ Rehab & Ave 24 ½ Rehab
HSIP: $529k for Intersection Improvements
$33k for Vehicle Lease Payment
Street Degradation- $320k for Ventura Ave Pavement Resurfacing CMAQ Grant- $1.3M for Pedestrian Improvements
SWRCB Grant- $759k for Ave. 24 Reconstruction
Measure T:
T/O Intersection Improvements– $10k
T/O Ave 15 ½ Rehab– $230k
T/O Ave 24 ½ Rehab– $5k
T/O General Street Maintenance – $291k
Special Revenue Funds
Detail (continued)
ARPA Funds
Using $472k for Well #16 Development
Using $418k for Water Tanks Backup Generators
Using $216k for Berenda Slough Water Extension
Impact Fees
Estimating roughly 150 residential units- $1.5M
Using $400k for WWTP Aeration System Upgrade from Wastewater Impact Using $60k for System Improvement Intersections from Signalization Impact Using $200k for Well #16 Development
CDBG
$2.33M - T/O for Kings Ave Project to Storm Drain
LLMD
$356k budget- $10k more than CY
Special Revenue Funds
Measure N-Summary
FY 24/25
Approved
Budget
FY 25/26
Projected
Budget Difference
REVENUES
Sales Tax 2,822,992 2,871,072 48,080
Investment Earnings 106,756 93,765 (12,991)
Transfer In- ARPA - - -
Audited Balance from 23/24 3,302,000 3,245,646 (56,354) Total Available Funds 6,231,748 6,210,483 (21,265)
EXPENDITURES
POLICE
Personnel & T/O for Existing Staff 1,139,481 1,190,110 50,629 Equipment & Other 200,367 127,202 (73,165)
Capital Needs 1,028,728 68,724 (960,004)
Total Police 2,368,576 1,386,036 (982,540)
FIRE
Personnel 136,840 298,060 161,220
Equipment & Other 180,686 199,294 18,608
Capital Needs 100,000 100,000 -
Total Fire 417,526 597,354 179,828
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,786,102 1,983,390 (802,712)
Restricted for Future Fire Engine 200,000 300,000
Estimated Unrestricted Fund Balance 3,245,646 3,927,093 781,447 Special Revenue Funds
Detail- Measure N
Revenues
Budgeted at the higher amount anticipated of $2.76M instead of the ballot- $1.5M Based on MuniServices most likely approach Projections Expenditures
Police
$33k for RIMS Support
$29k for ½ of PD Fleet
3% Baseline Increase from previous MOU
$193k for 2025 MOU Increase in Salaries
$49k for Pension Obligation Bond
$40k for Evidence Storage
Fire
$100k towards capital reserve for Future Fire Engine
Added one Fire Captain Position and one Fire Engineer Position Public Safety Expenditure Requirement
Ordinance Section 3.13.120 (C)- 44-48% of GF Budget
Police 38%, Fire-13%, Total 51%
Capital Project Funds
Summary
Dept Revenues Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) 2024/2025 2025/2026 Capital Projects Funds
588 Berenda Slough Bridge 330,000 330,000 - - -
591 Bridge Preventive Maintenance 175,000 175,000 - - - Total Capital Projects Funds 505,000 505,000 - - -
Fund Fund Name
2025-2026 Projected Budget Projected Fund Balance
Capital Project Funds
Detail
Berenda Slough Bridge(588)
To Be Completed in 25/26
Gas Tax & Highway Bridge Program Grant
Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (591)
To be Completed in 25/26
Gas Tax & Highway Bridge Program Grant
Internal Service Funds
Detail
IT
Equipment upgrades-
$55k for 2nd Half of Shoretel System & Phone Upgrade
Fleet
Status quo budget with personnel only increases
Trust and Agency Funds
Continue working with NBS and Neumiller &
Beardlee
Collections
Foreclosures
Disclosures
Successor Agency
Analysis
The Agency is budgeted to have a $526k deficit in
FY 25/26 from the sell of vacant land
All expenditures in the Agency are approved
obligations by the Department of Finance as
submitted on the Annual Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule (ROPS) which pays for the
expenses.
Debt service payments are included on the ROPS
Capital Outlay-General
Fund
Generator for Civic Center- $306K
Park Improvements-
$150k Ed Ray Lighting
$50k Playground Equipment
Dog Park- 10k
Ed Ray Park Concession Stand- $30k
Pickle Ball Court Phase 2- $275k
Fleet Program- Parks $59k, Fire $23k, Admin $6,570, PD $29k
Public Outreach
As part of the City's budget development process,
Chowchilla residents were invited to share their
priorities for projects, programs, and services. A total of 99 community members submitted responses
through mail, email, and an online form. Feedback
was analyzed to identify the most discussed
departments and subject areas, providing the City
with guidance on what matters most to the
community.
Key Findings by
Department
Key Findings by Subject
Community Priorities
Top 5 Community Priorities
Improve Street Paving & Sidewalk Repairs
Ventura Ave Resurfacing
Rd 15 ½ Rehab
Ave 24 ½ Rehab
Ave 24 Reconstruction
Increase Police visibility & Community Safety
Using Measure N Funds to support a more competitive compensation that will help attract and retain Police Officers
Attract more businesses & create local jobs
The City does make efforts to attend conferences such as ICSC Enhance beautification of Parks & Public Areas
The City has allocated $50k to assist downtown business with the beautification of their buildings, contributing to a more vibrant & welcoming Community Ed Ray Lighting
Concession Stand at Ed Ray Park
Expand Recreational Programs & Community Events
Music in the Park
Movies in the Park
Science in the Park
Summer Open Swim Program
Halloween Treat Trail
Hometown Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
Chowchilla’s Easter Egg Scramble
Questions and
Answers