DOS PALOS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City-County Building, 1554 Golden Gate Avenue
Dos Palos, California, USA
6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A. CALL TO ORDER:
1. Flag Salute:
2. Invocation:
3. Roll Call:
4. Urgency Additions or Deletions:
by Mayor April Hogue
by Councilmember Debbie Orlando
by Councilmember Thomas Pigg
by Acting City Clerk Manuela Sousa
Requires urgency and four affirmative votes
5. Public Comment: At this time, anyone present may comment upon any city-related business item, which is not on this agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. Please be concise and avoid repetition. The mayor may limit you to one presentation not to exceed two minutes in length. State law now requires at least twice as much time be allotted to a member oj the public who utilizes a non-English translator. Action, if necessary, is limited to staff referral, or with special conditions, placement on afature agenda.
B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATIONS.
1. Presentation from Nathan Alonzo, Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
2. Review of the Refuse Rate Study, Steve Brandt, Quad Knopf, Inc.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action
Items considered routine in nature are placed on the Consent Calendar. There is no discussion of these items before the Council vote, unless a member of the Council or the public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Each item on the Consent Calendar approved by the Council shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.
I. Approval of the Minutes of the September 17, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of the Pre-Paids for September 2024.
3. Approval of the Warrants for October 2024.
4. Denial of Claims filed by Stacey Warren.
5. Denial of Claim filed by Maribel Coronado.
D. BUSINESS:
1. Consider Approving Resolution 2024-17, Approving a
Minor Subdivision and Variance Located at Fir Avenue
and Santa Rita Street, APN 012-102-015.
2. Consider Increasing the Building Department Budget by $39,992 and Allocating $30,000 to Building Department Computer O&M and $9,992 to Building Department Training.
Report
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
Report
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
3. Consider Approving the Revised Police Sergeant Job Description. Report
4. Consider Accepting the Blossom Street Slurry Project and Authorizing the Remaining Project Balance to be Paid.
5. Consider Approving the Valeria Street Project for the Congestion • Mitigation & Air Quality Program Funding.
6. Consider Awarding Bid to the Lowest Responsible and
Responsive Bidder for the Center Street Bridge Project.
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
Report
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
Report
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
Report
Discussion
Public Comment
Action
7. Consider Authorizing the City Engineer to go to Bid for the Replacement Report Of the Siphon Pipe at the Outtake from the Aqueduct to the Discussion Water Treatment Plant. Public Comment
Action
E. CORRESPONDENCE, EVENTS, COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS.
F. ADJOURNMENT in memory of local departed:
Disclosures and Information:
Judy Ball 89
James McCurdy 76
Bryan Van Worth 46
The 97th City Council consists of Mayor April Hogue, Mayor pro Tempore Marcus Porter, Councilmember Thomas Pigg, Councilmember Debbie Orlando, and Councilmember Armando Bravo. The 45th Council Session is now in session and ends on November 15, 2024. The next available numbers of record are Ordinance #443 and . Resolution 2024-18. Per 54954.2(a)(l), the City's website cityofdospalos.org may be down intermittently or temporarily for maintenance or repairs. ©City of Dos Palos, Inc., website: www.cityofdospalos.org 2174 Blossom Street, Dos Palos CA 93620, (209) 392-2174, email:[email protected] 4882-4568-rn04, V. 1
Dos Palos City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2024
. A. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor April Hogue called a Regular Meeting of the Dos Palos City Council to order at 6:00 pm in the City-County Building at 1546-1554 Golden Gate Avenue in Dos Palos, California on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
1. Roll Call: Acting City Clerk, Manuela Sousa called the roll finding Council members present:
Mayor Hogue, Councilmember Pigg, Councilmember Orlando, Council member Bravo, and Councilmember Porter.
2. Th_e Flag Salute was led ~y Council member Debbie Orlando.
3. There Invocation was led by Councilmember Thomas Pigg.
4. Urgency Additions and Deletions: None.
5. Public Comment: None.
B. COMMENDATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, and PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Presentation from Nathan Alonzo, PG&E - Canceled.
2. Presentation from Robert Mitchell, Premier Recycling Company, regarding opening a AB939 construction material recycling center, and wanting to lease property from the City at Lexington Avenue and Blossom Street.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the City of Dos Palos regular meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024 the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Pigg, Orlando, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None.
2. It was moved by Council member Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the GSA meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024 the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Hogue, Pigg, Orlando, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
3. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Council member Pigg to approve the Pre-Pa ids for August, 2024, the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
4. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the Warrants for September, 2024 including all the JPA warrants once approved, the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None.
5. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to approve the Amended Treasurer's Reports for January-June 2024, the motion was passed on a 5-0 as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
D. BUSINESS:
1. Following a staff report it was moved by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Councilmember Bravo to waive the second reading of Ordinance 441, adding Chapter 28 to Title 9 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code pertaining to encampments on City property, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AYES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. The public hearing was opened at 6:29pm and closed at 6:31pm. It was moved by Councilmember Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Porter to adopt Ordinance 441, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
2. Following a staff report it was moved by Council member Orlando and seconded by Councilmember Pigg to waive the second reading of Ordinance 442, amending Section
17.60.070.H of Chapter 17.60 of Title 17 of the City of Dos Palos Municipal Code to update the process required for obtaining a business license for alcohol sales related to ABC Type 41 licenses, the motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. The public hearing was opened at 6:33pm and closed at 6:34pm. It was moved by Council member Pigg and seconded by Councilmember Porter to adopt Ordinance 442,.the motion was passed 4-1, as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, and Porter. NOES: Councilmember Bravo. ABSENT: None.
3, Following a staff report, it was moved by Councilmember Porter and seconded by Council member Orlando to change the date of the October City Council Meeting to Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
4. Following a staff report, it was moved by Councilmember Pigg and seconded by Council member Bravo to designate Council member Porter as voting delegate and Councilmember Bravo as alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities annual conference being held October 16-18, in Long Beach, California. The motion was passed 5-0, as follows: AVES: Hogue, Orlando, Pigg, Bravo and Porter. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
E. CORRESPONDENCE, EVENTS, COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS:
Various reports were made.
F. ADJOURNMENT in memory of local departed: Vaughn Von Allman 85, Maria Reyna 79, Jim Mccurdy, and Judy Ball 89.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:14 pm.
Respectfully Submitted By:
Acting City Clerk
Manuela Sousa
Pre-Paid Listing September 2024
24453 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore A Pro 09/04/2024 $ 3,359.50 24454 T&T Pavement Markings & Products 09/04/2024 $ 1,470.20 24462 R.H. Concrete Pump 09/10/2024 $ 650.00
24525 Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law 09/13/2024 $ 5,429.36 24526 Erphan Hamim 09/13/2024 $ 50,000.00
24527 Pegboard 09/13/2024 $ 55.49
24533 Bureau of Reclamation 09/17/2024 $ 2,391.12
24534 Central California Irrigation 09/17/2024 $ 11,057.27 24535 Electric Drives, Inc. 09/17/2024 $ 1,564.62
24537 Hawks & Associates CPAs, Inc 09/17/2024 $ 910.00
24538 Abby R Hunter 09/17/2024 $ 500.00
24539 Gabriel A Delgado Law Office of 09/17/2024 $ . 1,567.50 • 24540 Quad Knopf 09/17/2024 $ 303.78
24541 San Luis & Delta Mendota Water 09/17/2024 $ 19,547.41 24542 Simplot Grower Solutions Firebaugh 09/17/2024 $ 4,597.70 24543 USDA, Service Center Rural Dev 09/17/2024 $ 22,803.44 24544 Utility Service Co., Inc 09/17/2024 $ 7,448.38
24553 Enviromental.com LLC 09/24/2024 $ 6,046.00
24554 R.H. Concrete Pump 09/24/2024 $ 700.00
Report Total (19 checks): $ 140,401.77
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/17/2024 4:08 PM) Warrant Listing - October 2024
24584 All Phase Electric 10/17/2024 $ 62.19
24585 AT&T 10/17/2024 $ 415.10
24586 Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law 10/17/2024 $ 4,681.11 24587 AutoZone, Inc. 10/17/2024 $ 210.31
24588 Baker Supplies and Repairs 10/17/2024 $ 154.40
24589 Bankcard Center 10/17/2024 $ 250.39
24590 Boot Barn 10/17/2024 $ 160.12
24591 BSN Sports 10/17/2024 $ 929.79
24592 Bureau of Reclamation 10/17/2024 $ 4,140.72
24593 California Department of Conservation 10/17/2024 $ 58.50 24594 Casey Moving Systems 10/17/2024 $ 96.48
24595 Central California Irrigation 10/17/2024 $ 12,900.00 24596 Central Valley Concrete 10/17/2024 $ 6,395.10
24597 Cintas 10/17/2024 $ 1,095.93
24598 Comcast 10/17/2024 $ 750.62
24599 CSG Consultants, Inc. 10/17/2024 $ 6,120.46
24600 CSJVRMA - C/O Bickmore Risk Se 10/17/2024 $ 75,757.00 24601 Division of the State Architect 10/17/2024 $ 10.40 24602 Dos Palos Fire Dept. 10/17/2024 $. 225.00
24603 Elan Financial Services 10/17/2024 $ 1,989.78
24604 Electric Drives, Inc. 10/17/2024 $ 203.04
24605 Elite Uniforms 10/17/2024 $ 163.59
24606 Enviromental Systems Research Institute, Inc 10/17/2024 $ 700.00 24607 Enviromental.com LLC 10/17/2024 $ 989.00
24608 Ford Motor Credit Municipal Finance 10/17/2024 $ 635.77 24609 Frasier Irrigation 10/17/2024 $ 64.42
24610 Fresno Mobile Radio Inc. 10/17/2024 $ 350.00
24611 Frontier Communications 10/17/2024 $ 79.01
24612 Gall's , an Aramark Company 10/17/2024 $ 1,058.58 24613 Gouveia Engineering, Inc 10/17/2024 $ 120.75
24614 Great America Financial Services 10/17/2024 $ 309.08 24615 Kaina Guerrero 10/17/2024 $ 118.27
24616 Harbor Freight Tools 10/17/2024 $ 83.70
24617 Hart Paving 10/17/2024 $ 57,844.00
24618 HCL Machine Works, Inc 10/17/2024 $ 212.77
24619 Home Depot Credit Services 10/17/2024 $ 2,003.59
24620 JG Hardware Store 10/17/2024 $ 177.80
24621 Justin's Tire and Auto 10/17/2024 $ 3,145.05
24622 Katen Pest Solutions 10/17/2024 $ 340.00
24623 Melin Enterprises, INC 10/17/2024 $ 735.00
Warrant Listing - October 2024
24664 Valley Animal Hosptial
24665 Linda Vasquez
24666 Verizon Wireless
24667 Vestis
24668 Westamerica Bank
24669 Westamerica Bank
24670 Yonkers & Johnson
24671 Young's Air Conditioning
10/17/2024 $ 65.35
10/17/2024 $ 150.00
10/17/2024 $ 1,068.99
10/17/2024 $ 391.80
10/17/2024 $ 1,503:84
10/17/2024 $ 741.92
10/17/2024 $ 2.05
10/17/2024 $ 1,827.00
Total for 10/17/2024: $ 465,984.95
Report Total (88 checks):
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Date (10/17/2024 3:19 PM) RESOLUTION 2024-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOS PALOS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF MINOR
SUDIVISION NO. MS24-001NARIANCE NO. VAR21-001
SUBDIVIDING A 7,700 SQUARE FOOT LOT AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FIR ST. & SANTA RITA AVE.
IDENTIFIED AS APN NO. 012-102-015 AND CREATE A 5'
REARYARD SETBACK FOR PROPOSED PARCEL 1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is the recommending body for Subdivisions pursuant to Chapter 16.24.100 of the City of Dos Palos Zoning Code, WHEREAS, an application to subdivide said property was applied for on August 9th, 2024, WHEREAS, the project site is located on the southeast corner of Fir Ave. and Santa Rita St., identified as APN No. 012-102-015,
WHEREAS, the project site is designated Medium-High Density Residential in the City's General Plan and zoned R-2 (Medium-High Density Multi-Family Residential), WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly noticed in the Westside Express Newspaper on September 4, 2024, and October 9, 2024,
WHEREAS, property owners within 300 feet of the project site were notified via mail dated September 6, 2024,
WHEREAS, no comments from the public were received from the public notices as of the writing of the staff report and public hearing,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed subdivision and variance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) - "General Rule" of the CEQA Guidelines.·
WHEREAS, at the duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission made the motion to recommend approval of the proposed project to the City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOS PALOS AS FOLLOWS:
Recitals
The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
Findings
Based upon the facts and analysis presented in the staff report, public testimony received and subject I
to conditions listed below, and the findings made by the Planning Commission:
1. The project site is designated Medium-High Density Residential Land Use in the City's General Plan
2. The project site is zoned R-2 (Medium-High Density Multi-Family Residential). Lots containing . two or more dwellings are required to be no less than 3,000 square feet per lot.
3. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and in all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features to adjust said use with land and uses in the neighborhood;
4. The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use;
5. The proposed use will have no adverse effect upon adjoining or other properties, including improvements to vehicular _ingress/egress; internal circulation; height of buildings; walls and fences; landscaping; outdoor lighting; signs; and such other characteristics as will affect surrounding property;
6. The proposed variance will not grant the property owner a special privilege not enjoyed by other property owners.
Environmental Determination
This application is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) - "General Rule" of the CEQA Guidelines.
Approval
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Minor Subdivision MS24- 001 and Variance VAR21-001 subject to the recommended conditions of approval herein as Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOS PALOS this 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED ATTEST
April Hogue, Mayor Manuela Sousa, Acting City Clerk
2 POLICE SERGEANT
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under direction, to take charge of patrol, investigation, and law enforcement; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The position of a police sergeant is distinguished from positions in the next lower class by performing duties requiring extensive law enforcement experience. A sergeant will often supervise police patrol duties or investigations on an assigned shift and take the lead over subordinate or reserve personnel in deciding courses of action and proper methods and techniques. Specialized responsibilities are often assigned to incumbents including coordination of the reserve officer program, supervision of the vehicle maintenance program, and performance of more difficult investigative work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Supervises the patrol and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift; as well as but not limited to, investigations of complaints and.crime reports to determine if a crime has been committed; supervises and participates in the protection of crime scenes, the gathering of evidence, questioning of witness·es, and apprehension of suspects; takes charge of and delegates the collecting of facts and evidence at the scene of crimes and traffic accidents; prepares cases for trail and may personally appear in court to present the evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies; patrols, observing known gathering places of criminal activity; prepares reports of accidents, crimes and complaints investigated; checks building security; gives information and direction to the public; shall review reports submitted by officers; prepares reports of shift activity; coordinates the scheduling and training of reserve officers; oversees a program of vehicle maintenance of patrol cars.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, basic investigation, and identification techniques; criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence in court; recent court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners, principles of supervision and training.
ABILITY TO:
Provide lead supervision to other law enforcement personnel; analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply laws and regulations; obtain a standard first aid certification; demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; exercise good judgment in personal encounters and relationships with the general public; meet standards as established by the City of Dos Palos police department; meet other related employment standards as may be established by the City in connection with the state commission on peace officer standards; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, departmental employees and the general public.
KNOWLEDGE:
Know criminal law, modern police procedures, community-oriented policing, and criminal investigation techniques.
EXPERIENCE:
Have a least five years of service as a police officer.
PHYSICAL ABILITY:
Meet established standards for physical endurance, agility, and vision.
EDUCATIONAL:
Having the equivalent to completion of the 12th grade (I.e. GED or Diploma) associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as criminal justice, public administration, or business administration is preferred.
CERTIFICATION:
Have a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate, Advance Certificate preferred.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Have a valid California driver's license.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING:
Pass a psychological screening conducted by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
LEADERSHIP:
Be a leader and motivator who exemplifies professionalism.
TEAMWORK:
Be Able to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
MEDICAL:
Ability to pass a m~dical examination with no reported restrictions.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MERCED COUNTY
ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Program
and
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Application Packet
August 2024
Contact:
Christopher Winkels
[email protected]
209-723-3153 ext. 127
Application deadline:
!October 11, 20241
Merced County Association of Governments
369 West 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340
209-723-3153
http://www.mcagov.org
CMAO/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Introduction and Timeline
The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) is issuing a Call for Projects for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program. MCAG's seven member agencies (the cites of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, Merced and Merced County) and the region's two public transit agencies (the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County and Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) may apply. There is approximately $8.5 million available for this call for projects.
CMAQ projects must document their emissions reductions and they must be able to meet all federal project requirements. It is important to note that even if only one phase is federally funded, the entire project and all phases must meet federal requirements. There are a number of requirements for federal projects, such as federal environmental clearance, required bidding processes, and much more. Projects must be programmed in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP} and must obtain federal funding obligation (E-76) before bidding any federally-funded project phases and in order to be reimbursed for incurred, eligible costs.
Local agencies will work with Caltrans on implementation of projects once they are authorized and programmed by the MCAG Board. MCAG approves projects based on local scoring criteria and the information in project applications; project specific requirements and project eligibility will ultimately be determined by Caltrans on behalf of the US DOT.
Agencies may submit multiple projects. The CMAQ committee will evaluate and score the projects and make a recommendation of projects for programming. The Governing Board is expected to consider projects for award in November 2024.
Project applications are due by 5 pm on October 11, 2024.
About CMAQ
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program is a federal funding program.
The purpose of the program is to fund transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Funding can be expended on projects to reduce ozone and particulate matter and precursor emissions - nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM}.
Information about the program can be found on the US DOT website here:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air quality/cmaq/
The most recent program guidance was published in 2013 and can be found here:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air quality/cmaq/policy and guidance/2013 guidance/cmaq 2013.pdf
Eligible Projects
Some examples of eligible projects include:
• Traffic flow improvements (e.g. roundabout; auxiliary (turn) lane; signals synchronization; etc.); l
CMAQ/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) • Bicycle and pedestrian projects;
• Electric vehicle charging stations (must be publicly accessible); • Paving dirt roads, shoulders, and alleyways;
• Ridesharing, carpooling, and vanpooling projects/programs; and • Transit service expansion and transit capital.
Examples of ineligible projects:
• Projects that add new capacity for single-occupancy vehicles; • Maintenance and rehabilitation/ reconstruction projects, including rehabilitation of existing bicycle lanes.
Cost-Effectiveness Policy
Since 2011, all San Joaquin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), including MCAG, adopted policies for distributing at least 20% of CMAQ funds to projects that meet a cost-effectiveness threshold for emission reductions. This call for projects is a supplement to existing programmed CMAQ funds. To meet the 20% requirement for the cumulative CMAQ program, approximately 30% of the funding, or $2.5 million, from this call for projects must be awarded to projects that meet this threshold.
The cost-effectiveness threshold is periodically updated and is currently $88 per pound. Projects meeting this threshold ($ $88/lb.) will receive 20 points during application scoring. If there is a shortage of projects that meet this threshold, then the funding shortfall will remain unprogrammed and available for future/additional projects that can use those funds.
The base methodology for calculating cost-effectiveness is the 2005 ARB "Methods to Fund the CostEffectiveness of Funding Air Quality Projects". This report is available on the source website:
www.arb.ca.gov/planning/tsaq/eval/eval.htm . While the methodologies are approaching twenty years old and some project types are outdated, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) updates the emissions factors every year or two. New emissions factors must be used as inputs into the methodology to calculate the cost-effectiveness of projects. The most recent emissions factors were adopted in February 2024 and are posted on the webpage cited above.
Utilizing this ARB cost-effectiveness methodology and the most current emission factor tables, staff has prepared a standardized spreadsheet for applicants to use. The result should be submitted along with the application.
Other methodology may be used for projects not included in the guidance upon review by MCAG staff. It is important that inputs into projects are reasonable and that projects can be reviewed against one another fairly. Cost-effectiveness for CMAQ projects should be expressed as dollars spent per pound of pollutant reduced. Cost-effectiveness is based on CMAQ dollars only (not total project cost).
Example Formula
Cost-Effectiveness= (Capital Recovery Factor* CMAQ Funding)/ (ROG+ NOx + PM2.S + PMlO) 2 CMAO/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Policies and Procedures for Programming CMAQ Funds
The updated Policies and Procedures were adopted by the MCAG Governing Board at the August 2024 meeting. They will be posted on MCAG's CMAQ webpage: https://www.mcagov.org/218/CongestionMitigation-and-Air-Quality Application Requirements
All project applications must document all of the following information:
• Project's total cost and CMAQ cost, by phase and by year; • Engineer's Estimate;
• Cost-effectiveness of CMAQ dollars;
• Project map/depiction;
• Project schedule;
• Proof of public vetting; and
• Assurance of timely delivery of programmed projects (via board/city council action). This must be received prior to MCAG Governing Board approval of projects on November 21, 2024. It is not required in order to submit project applications by October 11th.
Application Scoring
Staff will review and assess project applications for their completeness and CMAQ eligibility. The CMAQ Scoring Committee will evaluate and score project applications. The following scoring factors will be used to rank the project applications:
• Cost-effectiveness: 20 points
o Priority is given to Highly Cost-Effective projects(::: $88/lb.) o The full 20 points will be awarded to projects that score $88/lb or better, with the following exceptions:
■ There is a maximum amount of funding available for PM10 projects (dustreducing projects such as paving alleyways or road shoulders) of $1.7 million.
There are a number of reasons for this. PM10 is no longer a primary pollutant in the San Joaquin Valley air basin; great strides have been made in PM10 reduction over the last few decades and instead of being out of compliance with federal standards we are in a "maintenance" status. Federal regulations set a floor for funding that must be directed to projects that reduce PM2.5 specifically. Also, scoring criteria by weight gives a disproportionate advantage to these project types.
■ Street sweepers with emissions calculations relying on PM10 reductions will be included in this project-type limit. Street sweepers may reduce both PM10 and PM2.s so it is possible that they can be funded on PM2.5 emissions alone. • Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction: 10 points
o Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) results in reduction of GHG emissions • Benefits Disadvantaged Community: 10 points
o See https://calepa.ca.gov/EnvJustice/GHGlnvest/
o Partial points could be awarded if:
■ project location is partially in a disadvantaged community, 3 CMAO/CRP Call for Projects (Summer 2024) Merced Couuty Associatiou ofGoveruments (MCAG) • if not in a disadvantaged community, but benefits to one which could be explained.
• Subjective Evaluation: 15 points
o Such considerations may include, but are not limited to: connectivity, accessibility, improving quality of life, and supportive of economic activity. • Safety: 10 Points
o Project implements transportation safety measures to increase transportation safety for travelers such as drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Project Readiness: fo Points
o Considerations may include, but are not limited to: Right of Way Acquisition, other sources of funding, coordination with corporate or governmental agencies, etc.
Scoring Committee
The scoring committee consists of one representative from each of the following agencies:
• City of Atwater;
• City of Dos Palos;
• City of Gustine;
• City of Livingston;
• City of Los Banos;
• City of Merced;
• County of Merced;
• Caltrans District 10; and
• MCAG .
Schedule
The following is the tentative/anticipated schedule:
August 15
August 30
October 11
Week of October 21
Week of October 28
November 21
Approve Policies and Procedures and authorize Call for Projects Release Call for Projects
Deadline for applications
Applications will be provided to the CMAQ committee for review CMAQ committee evaluates applications
Governing Board action (estimated)
4 CMAO/CRP Application (Summer 2023) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) CMAQ/CRP Project Application
Applications must be received hY, 5 pm October 11, 202-t.
Submit an electronic copy to:
[email protected]
Agency (pro.ject applicant):
I City of Dos Palos
Pro,ject Title:
I Valeria Street Improvements
Pro· ect Point of Contact (name, title, email, and hone#):
Garth A. Pecchenino, PE, City Engineer, [email protected], (209) 723- 2066
Project Description:
Construction of pedestrian improvements along South side of Valeria Street, between Madera A venue and 215 feet east of California Avenue. New sidewalk, ADA ramps, lighted cross walk and street stripping. There is a space along the south side of Valeria Street that does not have a sidewalk, this is a route to a nearby schools, the present surface is dirt. The intersection of Valeria Stret and California Avenue is a four-way stop, this intersection also is part of the route to schools for students that live north and south of the intersection. The installation of the lighted Crosswalk will provide addition awareness of the students when they cross the street during their travel to and from school. The ramps at the intersection presently do not meet the ADA standards and will be replaced as part of the project improvements. The Construction Documents for the project have been completed and are ready to put out for Public Bid. Due to the soil type in the Dos Palos area the spring is the best time to start a construction project of this type when the rainy season is over.
The project will provide a safe route for students to walk to school, therefore reducing vehicle trips by parents to the school for drop-off and pickup. The two Elementary Schools in the area are from 700 to 900 feet from the intersection, Dos Palos Elementary School (north of intersection) & Bernhard Marks Elementary School (East of the Intersection).
CMAQ Application 1
CMAO/CRP Application (Summer 2023) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Pro· ect Cost $ :
455,500.00 58,000.00 513,500.00
TOTAL 455,500.00 24,000.00 58,000.00 537,500.00
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Source of Other funds, if any:
Source of Local funds:
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Project Schedule:
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Start Estimated Completion
Month/Year Month/Year
Prelim. Engineering (PE) June 15, 2023
Right-of-Wav (R/W)
Construction March 17, 2025 July 18, 2025
Project Cost-Effectiveness (in dollars/pound) (attach calculations):
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Attached are the Construction Documents for the project, they will be updated for the Public Bid process, once funding is secured for the City. Construction Documents approved by Caltrans.
CMAQ Application 2
CMAO/CRP Application (Summer 2023) Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Proof of Public Vetting:
Project has been on previous City Council agenda and reported out on project description and available for public comment.
Assurance of Project Delivery by Formal Board/City Council Action? If this is completed please enter 'YES' and attach documentation. If not, please enter 'NO' and provide the date this will be rovided. (Must be provided before November 21, 2024.) City Council to take action for supporting funds at October 2211d Council Meeting CMAQ Application 3