MEETING AGENDA
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 22/04-04
Date/Time: April 4, 2022/6:00 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________ *SPECIAL NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 MEETING WILL BE HELD TELECONFERENCE VIA WEBEX,
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD OPEN TO IN-PERSON MEETING
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 11 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER N-25-20,
EXECUTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 12, 2020 Members of the public who wish to address the Council may do so by submitting a written comments to the Deputy Clerk via email [email protected] Please provide: Council Meeting Date, Item Number your comment are pertaining to, Name, Email and comment, no later than 3:00 PM the day of the meeting. *Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (b)(2), all action taken during this teleconferenced meeting shall be by roll call vote.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Mayor Brady Jenkins
Mayor Pro Temp Felipe Pérez
Council Member Marcia Sablan
Council Member Elsa Lopez
Council Member Freddy Valdez
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center to participate at this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at (559) 659-2043. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATION
• Police Department Drone Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the calendar are considered routine and are acted upon by one motion unless any Council member requests separate action. Typical items include minutes, claims, adoption of ordinances previously introduced and discussed, execution of agreements and other similar items.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The City Council regular meeting on March 21, 2022.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 22-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING USE OF EMERGENCY REMOTE TELECONFERENCING PROVISIONS.
City Council Agenda
April 4, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 22-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & approves Res. No. 22-12.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 22-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FRESNO COUNTY MULTIJURISDICTIONAL HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & approves Res. No. 22-13.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 22-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AMENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AND MADERA COUNTY FOR AUTOMATIC/MUTUAL AID.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & approves Res. No. 22-14.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 22-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARDENT GENERAL, INC. FOR FIREBAUGH
POLICE STATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & approves Res. No. 22-15.
7. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO REVIEW THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2021 CLOSING REPORT.
Recommended Action: Information item only.
STAFF REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Certification of posting the agenda
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Firebaugh and that I posted this agenda on the bulletin boards at City Hall, April 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. by Rita Lozano Deputy City Clerk.
MEETING MINUTES
The City CounciVSuccessor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 22103-21
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH II OF EXECUTIVE ORDER N-25-20,
EXECUTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 12,2O2O City Council Meeting held via teleconferencing
*Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (b) (2), all action taken during this teleconferenced meeting shall be by roll call vote.
Location of Meeting:
Date/Time:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ABSENT:
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 l3th Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
March 21, 202216:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Jenkins at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Brady Jenkins
Mayor Pro Tem Felipe Perez
Council Member Freddy Valdez
Council Member Marcia Sablan
Council Member Elsa Lopez
6:19 pm
OTHERS: City Attorney James Sanchez; City Manager/Acting Public Works Director, Ben Gallegos; Deputy Clerk, Rita Lozano; Police Chief, Sal Raygoza; Fire Chief, John Borboa; Acct. Tech. Olga Flores; City Engineer, Mario Gouveia; Gouveia Engineering; Bethany Matos (WHC), Marc Benjamin (Brian Pacheco's Office); FLDUSD Superintendent Roy Mendiola, Josh Black of Elernent 7, Amanda Fleming, & others.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Amanda Fleming led pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to spptove agenda by Council Member Valdezo second by Council Member Sablan, motion passed by 3-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Josh Black of Element 7 stqted the dispensary opened last week, the Police Chief and Officers have visited the site about three time, we've been cleaning the site & will have a Grand opening April I & 2 with tuco truclcs, mariachis, and other activities, for onyone that would like to attend.
Amanda Fleming reported she will be running for Califtrnia State Assembly District 2, her intent is to bring a dffirent element to the current situation with today's politics. A funding event will be held March 29, 2022, at the VFII Hal| it will stqrt at 6:00 pm. She also stated she would like to meet with City Council Member to work together.
PRESENTATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Citv Council reeular meetine on March 7. 2022.
2. WARRANT REGISTER - Period startine Februarv 1 and endine on Februarv 28. 2022.
February 2022 General Warrants
Payroll Warrants
TOTAL
#42415 - #42511
#71698 - #7t721
$ 696,975.65
$ 142.036.35
$ 839,012.00
Motion to appruve Consent Calendar by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member Sublun, motion passed by 3-0 vote,
City Council Minutes
March21,2022
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PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'F'IREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LOCATION OF THE DONATED BATHROOM FROM WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Council in the past has requested restrooms be placed at the Dunkle Park enclosed area & the Rodeo Grounds. The City Manager's recommendation is to place the donated restroom at Rodeo Grounds since all other parks have restrooms. The infrastructure is already at that site, so the City Manager will work on the expenditures for the installation.
Council agrees and gives the direction to place the restrooms at the todeo grounds.
4. THE CITY COUNCIL OT'THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WAIVING F'EES FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PERMITS.
Mayor Jenkins requested this item to be placed on the agenda and recommended waiving fees for June, July, and August.
Informational item only, no action taken.
* Council Member Perez joined the meeting in progress.
5. THE CITY COT]NCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE USE OF $5OO.OOO F'ROM THE GENERAL FUND.
City Manager Gallegos explained the construction for this project was estimated at $2.8 Million, which is over the budget and funding the City received, so is requesting to use about $500,000 from the General Fund reserve account to complete the project. Budget may be amended at a mid-year budget review.
Motion to appruve the up to 8800,000 of the resewes from the General Fund by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by 4-0 vote.
6. THE CITY COTJNCIL OF' TIIE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE SMOKING ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CI]RRENT ORDINAI{CE.
Mayor Jenkins inquired if smoke shops are allowed in the city limits, if not, would like to amend ordinance to allow them.
Informational item only, City Attorney will do further research and provide an update on this matter.
STAFF REPORTS
b Account Tech I, Olsa Flores * nothing to report.
Y Denutv Citv Clerk. Ritq Lozano - Form 700 is due April l, 2022, complete to avoid fines.
Y Police Chief Sal Ravsoza - finalizing numbers on the annual report, one Officer resigned to go to work for the City of Kerman, which is closer to home for him. Job interviews were held & will introduce new employees April 16,2022.
Y Fire Chief John Borboa - Working on new contracts with Fresno County and Madera County regarding the Mutual Aid services the Fire Department provides them, both contract renewals will include a rate increase to the City of Firebaugh.
City Council Minutes
March21,2022
Y Citv Ensineer. Mario Gouveis - going back & forth on the Highway 33 Beautification project, January 2l't was the last update, 14ft Street Rehab project will go out to bid in April. b Citv Attornev. Jsmes Sanchez - nothing to report.
Y Citv Manager, Ben Gallesos - have had several meetings with Caltrans about the monument neat the Firebaugh Apartments on N Street, it's been an issue due to the bike plan and elimination of parking spots, so an amendment was made to the bike plan & will start on Saipan through Clyde Fannon. Some street parking will be eliminated at the Firebaugh Supermarket, but they have a parking lot. John Sanchez resigned and retired, & I believe Alex Maldonado may only be with us for about one more year, so the Public Works Department is short staffed. An ad has been placed in the newspaper for the vacant position. Sweeper update, parts are in Las Vegas, but kansportation has been an issue, so not sure when we'll receive it. Will be attending the Public Works Conference April 23 through April 25. EDC has a program, which showcases our local businesses, such as West Hills Community College (WHCC), D.F. Dryer (Bill Davis) - only business making corn nuts, Hiller Aircraft - making parts for helicopters. Toma Tek decline to give use access. EDC offers grants to businesses & is hoping to work with WHC, Bizwise and & other to offer training. A tour of the river was also done. Grants for businesses was advertised on the city's FACEBOOK page, the l't business to receive funding was FirebaughPizza, Sergio from Workforce Connection, is willing to assist the business owners with the application.
Y Council Member Vsldez - asked Bethany Matos, Dean of WHCC - North District, if it was possible for some students to tour the new WHCC campus in Firebaugh, sometime in May, about 15 students. Mrs. Matos replied it depends when because of construction, some days aren't available, please provide dates to set the days for the tour. No Limits is hosting "No Fools, Just Bulls!" autism event, dogs will be available, including food & prizes on April 2,2022. On Api.l 23,2022, rhe 2nd walk for autism will be held. Thank you to the staff for their hard work, please extend to employees that aren't here. Would like to have another staff appreciation day in June 2022,(at the end of the fiscal year) for the entire staff with Council Members possibly serving the food at the event. Please send ow condolences for Council Member Lopez, who lost her brother today.
D Council Member Sablan - will tour the river
D Council Member Perez - nothing to report.
Y Council Member Jenkins - a couple of High School students would also like to tour West Hills Colleges new campus.
The City Manager stated he is short staffed, so I would like to give him only one title and post a hiring ad for the Public Works Director position. Would express to staff members, here and not here, that they are appreciated for their work.
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT AF'TER CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 6:58 pm by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member Pere6 motion passes by a 4-0 vote.
RESOLUTION NO.22-16
A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF'FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING
USE OF' EMERGENCY REMOTE TELECONF'ERENCING PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh ("City Council") is committed to open and transparent government, and full compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act ("Brown Act"); and WHEREAS, the Brown Act generally requires that a public agency take certain actions in order to use teleconferencing to attend a public meeting virtually; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a local emergency persists due to the worldwide COVID-l9 pandemic;and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has recognized the ongoing state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has responded by creating an additional means for public meetings to be held via teleconference (inclusive of internet-based virtual meetings); and WHEREAS, on September 16, 202l,the California legislature passed Assembly Bill ("AB") 361, which amends Govemment Code, section 54953 and permits a local agency to use teleconferencing to conduct its meetings in any of the following circumstances: (A) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; (B) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or (C) the legislative body holds a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and has determined, by majority vote, pursuant to subparagraph (B), that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City Council to use teleconferencing as allowed by AB 361 after October l, 2021, it must first adopt findings in a Resolution, allowing the City Council to conduct teleconferenced meetings for a period of thirty (30) days; and WHEREAS, if the state of emergency remains active, or state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, in order to continue to teleconference under 361, the City Council shall make findings in a Resolution every thirty (30) days regarding the current state of the emergency.
WHEREAS, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the State of California due to the COVID-I9 pandemic in his order entitled "Proclamation of a State of Emergency," signed March 4,2020; and
WHEREAS, the California Occupational and Safety Health Administration (CaIOSHA) continues to recommend certain social distancing requirements, as described in detail in California Code of Regulations Title 8, section 3205 Covid Prevention; and WHEREAS, on October 4,2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2l-42 that found that the state and local emergencies have caused and will continue to cause imminent risks to the health or safety ofattendees; and
WHEREAS, on January 3,2022 the City Council last renewed the required AB 361 findings; and WHEREAS, this Resolution is being brought at the next regular City Council meeting and is substantially compliant with the required renewed findings timeline under AB 361.
WHEREAS, the City Council is conducting its meetings through the use of telephonic and internetbased services so that members of the public may observe and participate in meetings and offer public comment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
l. The City Council is conducting meetings during a state of emergency CaIOSFIA recommends measures to promote social distancing The City Council has determined that given the state of emergency, holding in-person only meetings would present imminent risks to the health or safety of members and attendees.
The actions taken by the City Council through this Resolution may be applied to all City Boards and commiffees governed by the Brown Act unless otherwise desired by that Body.
The City Council authorizes the City Manager or their designee(s) to take all actions necessary to conduct City Council meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and all other applicable provisions of the Brown Act, using teleconferencing for a period of thirty (30) days from the adoption of this Resolution after which the City Council will reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency.
6. Staff is directed to return no later than thirty (30) days after the adoption of this Resolution with an item for the Council to consider making the findings required by AB 361 in order to continue meeting under its provisions.
The foregoing resolution is effective upon adoption and was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 46 day of April,2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Brady Jenkins, Mayor
City of Firebaugh
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
2 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING
MEMORANDUM
TO: Firebaugh City Council
Mario B. Gouveia, City Engineer
April4,2022
Resolution for the Initiation of Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
BACKGROTIND
The Assessment District was formed for the purpose of financing maintenance and improvement costs for street lighting, streets, public landscaping and park improvements in the District. The levy of assessments to property owners in the District occur on an annual basis.
In order to meet the timelines required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (herein the "Act") and the Government Code, it is now necessary to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments against all properties in the District. The City Engineer will need to prepare and file a report regarding the annual levy in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act.
No annexations of property have occurred to the Dishict over the past year therefore there will be no new properties to levy.
RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends that Council approve the attached Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and to direct the City Engineer to prepare and file his annual report on the levy.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution No.22-12
456 SIXTH STREET. GUSTTNE, CALTFORNTA 9s322. TELEPHONE (209) 854-3300 . FAX (209) 8s4-3600 790.02-2022
RESOLUTION NO. 22.12
A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'FIREBAUGH
DIRECTING THE FILING OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH WHEREAS, the Firebaugh City Council wishes to designate and direct its City Engineer to comply with the assessment/reporting requirements related to the City of Firebaugh Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. I (the "District".) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mario Gouveia, PE be designated by this Firebaugh City Council as its Engineer of work to prepare and file ooEngineer's Report of the City of Firebaugh Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. l, 2022 - 2023, (the "Annual Levy Report"), and that he be designated as the person directed to file annual reports in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "LLMD Act"), California Streets & Highways Code $$ 22500 et seq., for the District in the City.
The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Firebaugh City Council adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City held on April 4,2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brady Jenkins, Mayor
City of Firebaugh
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
790 02-2022
RESOLUTION NO.22-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COTINCIL OF TITE CITY OF'F'IREBAUGH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FRESNO COT]NTY MT'LTIJT]RISDICTIONAL HOUSING ELEMENT I]PDATE
AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Govemment Code Section 65588 requires local agencies to review and revise the housing elements to their comprehensive general plan in compliance with Section 65580 through 65589, Chapter 1143, Article 10.6, and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) is a Joint Powers agency created by the fifteen incorporated cities in Fresno County and the County of Fresno, pursuant to Govemment Code Sections 6500 et. Seq., and
WIIEREAS, the local govemment agencies in Fresno County have requested FCOG to hire a consultant to perform a coordinated update to the housing element of each local agency's General Plan at no cost to FCOG, and
WHEREAS, FCOG convened a Project Development Team (PDT) consisting of the local member agencies, to review the Request for Proposal, evaluate bids, select a consultant, develop a cost sharing arrangement, and make a recommendation to the FCOG board to hire the consultant, and WHEREAS, the cost sharing arrangement includes the cost of the consultant and $75,000 to cover FCOG administration, and
WHEREAS, each participating member agency agrees to reimburse FCOG for the cost of the Fresno County Multijurisdictional Housing Element Study in accordance with the cost sharing arrangement attached herein, and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence and each participating member agency agrees to facilitate the flow of information to the consultant to provide a timely report, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Firebaugh adopts the Fresno County Multijurisdictional Housing Element Cost Sharing Arrangement and agrees to participate in the study and reimburse FCOG for actual cost incurred.
The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Firebaugh City Council adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City held on April4,2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brady Jenkins, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL
Date: April4,2022
To: Firebaugh City Council
From: Karl Schoettler, City Planner
Subject: Participation in Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element Discussion
State law requires the City to update the Housing Element every eight years, and the next update is due December 31,2023. The Housing Element is one of the mandated components of the City's General Plan, and establishes goals and action plans to ensure that housing is available for all segments of the City's population, during the 8-year planning period.
In recent years, many parts of California have been experiencing a crisis related to the availability of housing (particularly for lower income households). Accordingly, State law pertaining to the Housing Element has been changed significantly since the last housing element and the complexity and cost of preparing the housing element has also increased significantly.
For the previous (5th Cycle) housing element, most of the cities in Fresno County banded together (with Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) coordinating the effort) and a single housing element document (called the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element) was prepared by a team of consultants. This effort resulted in some cost savings and was a more effective way of dealing with the State in getting the Housing Element certified.
A similar approach is being recommended again for the next (6th Cycle) Housing Element update, however, as mentioned previously, the cost for preparing the housing element is expected to increase significantly. Information provided by FCOG indicates a potential cost of $115,000 each for small cities in the County (including Firebaugh). Attachment "A" is a draft cost and timeline for the Housing Element update.
As there are no other reasonable options available, it is recommended that Firebaugh join in the effort to work with FCOG in the preparation of the Multi Jurisdictional Housing Element.
FCOG has requested each City adopt a resolution indicating support and commitment to an initial payment of $10,000. As work on the Housing Element proceeds the City will be billed on a monthly basis. Work on the Housing Element is expected to take about a year and a half, The attached resolution will formalize the City's participation in the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element. FCOG has also provided a brief overview about the Housing Element and the potential consequences for not preparing one (see Attachment "B").
ATTACHMENTS
o o'A": Cost estimate
o "B": FCOG Information sheet on the Housing Element
o Resolution
DRAFT TIMELINE AND COST
Fresno County Region Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update I
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1. Overall Project Management and HCD Coordination s 7s,000 2A. Countywide Housing Element Components S 3so,ooo28. Jurisdiction-Specifi c Housing Element Components S g3s,ooo
3. Community Engatement S 3zs,ooo
4. HCD and Public Review 5 8o,ooo
5. Environmental Compliance S 22s,ooo I
6, Final Documents and Adoption S 6s,ooo
Feb Mar Apr Tasks
Project Coordination
Deadline for MOUs between COG andConsultant ProcurementcoGHCD Review and of Data PacketsProiect Kick-Off Meeting Hold
Submit for State certification
Goals, Policies, andSummary of Sites lnventory
Local Needs AssessmentLocal Fair AssessmentLocal Sites lnventory and Analysis of Resources Local Constraints
Local Goals, Policies, and
Administrative Draft Housing Element
Public Review Draft Element
and lnitiate Strategy
Brief Council and/or Planning Commission
30-day Public Review, 10-day Review Period
Public
HcD Review of Draft
Coordination with HCD and revisions to draftCEQA MComplete Element Data Packets
eeds Assessment, Constraints AFFH)
to submittal to HcD for rertification
Statutory Deadline and 120-Day Grace Period
PROJECTTOTALS 2,055,000 5 rr4,784 S 187,604
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Fresno County Sixth Cycle Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element California housing element law requires every jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a housing element as part of their required general plans. lt's typical for each jurisdiction to prepare its own separate general plan and housing element. However, in2076,13 of the 16 jurisdictions in Fresno County, with help from Fresno COG, prepared a multi-jurisdictional 5th cycle housing element. This was unique, and helped a number of local cities become compliant with their housing element for the first time in years. Compliance is important as many grants and funding opportunities require a current housing element.
The 6th cycle housing elements are now underway and must be submitted to the state for certification by the end of 2023. While legislative changes have increased the cost and complexity of the housing element since the 5th cycle, there are some advantages in pursuing a joint effort. Local jurisdictions have again requested Fresno COG hire a consultant to be paid for by participating member agencies.
Challenges of 5th Cycle Housing Elements
o New legislation increases the level of analysis, community engagement, new requirements for suitable sites inventory, and a robust analysis and requirements related to fair housing o This leads to a substantial commitment in cost and staff time r Need to start ASAP (due Dec.2023, and this typically takes 18-24 months to prepare) r The housing element update willtrigger other required general plan updates: safety element (SB 379) and environmentaljustice element (SB 1000)
Opportunities with a Multi-jurisdictional Effort
o Economies of scale: the required background report, standardized policies and programs, CEQA compliance, and a combined community engagement effort will save jurisdictions time and money o Compliance with housing element law for jurisdictions that may not have the staff or funding to pursue an individual housing element
o A cohesive approach to addressing new requirements and coordination with HCD, the state agency in charge of certifying the housing element
Timeline for Next
Additional Details
o The total consultant contract is approximately 52 million, with the estimated cost for each of the thirteen small cities approximately 5115,000, and S180,000 for the City of Fresno and the County o The estimated cost is a maximum and would likely cost less. Additionally, Fresno COG is working with HCD to determine if Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant funding can be used for this effort to help reduce the cost for participating jurisdictions o Fresno COG will act as a fiscal agent so that participating jurisdictions do not need to provide their share ofthe funding up front
r Fresno COG will begin requesting reimbursement monthly after July t,2022 Questions?
Meg Prince, Senior Regional Planner, Fresno Council of Governments [email protected]
Fresno COG release
RFP for consultant
Deadline for
jurisdictions to let
FCOG know if they will
participate or not
MOU and 510,000 deposit from
participating jurisdictions due
Policy Board authorization to enter
contract with preferred consulta nt
Project kick-off
1,2022 March 2022 April 2022 2022
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THE GOOD NEWS: qUALIFYING FOR FUNDING WITH YOUR NEW HOUSING ELEMENT Various state grant and loan programs require an HCD-certified housing element. Examples of active state funding sources that require housing element compliance for eligibility include:
o CaIHOME Program
r lnfill lnfrastructure Grants (llG)
o Prohousing Designation Program
. Local Housing Trust Fund Program
(LHrF)
Contact your grant writer for further information on these grants.
THE BAD NEWS: CONSEQUENCE OF INACTION (NO HOUSING ELEMENT) California's Housing and Community Development (HCD) department in April 2021 issued guidance to cities and counties about the consequences of falling short in adopting or otherwise complying with previously adopted housing elements. There are serious penalties for not complying.
HCD is authorized to review any action or failure to act by a local government that it determines is inconsistent with an adopted housing element or housing element law. This includes failure to implement program actions included in the housing element. HCD may revoke housing element compliance if the local government's actions do not comply with state law. Examples of penalties and consequences of housing element noncompliance:
tEGAt SUITS AND ATTORNEY FEES
Localgovernments with noncompliant housing elements are vulnerable to litigation from housing rights' organizations, developers, and HCD. lf a jurisdiction faces a court action stemming from its lack of compliance and either loses or settles the case, it often must pay substantial attorney fees to the plaintiff s attorneys in addition to the fees paid by its own attorneys. Potential consequences of lawsuits include mandatory compliance within 120 days, suspension of local control on building matters, and court approval of housing developments.
LOSS OF PERMITTING AUTHORITY
Courts have authority to take local government residential and nonresidential permit authority to bring the jurisdiction's General Plan and housing element into substantial compliance with State law. The court may suspend the locality's authority to issue building permits or grant zoning changes, variances, or subdivision map approvals - giving local governments a strong incentive to bring its housing element into compliance.
FINANCIAT PENALTIES
Court-issued judgements directing the jurisdictions to bring its housing element in substantial compliance with state housing element law. lf a jurisdiction's housing element continues to be found out of compliance, courts can multiply financial penalties by a factor of six.
COURT RECEIVERSHIP
Courts may appoint an agent with all powers necessary to remedy identified housing element deficiencies and bring the jurisdiction's housing element into substantial compliance with housing element law Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development (April 202tl. Housing Element Noncomplionce Consequences. https://hcdcaeov.app.box.com/s/kaz1llv4bfxhsr3tv2lvaz6l5s8k0i54 a
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-14
A RESOLUTION OF'TIIE CITY COTJNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AMENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AND MADERA COTINTY FOR AUTOMATICIVIUTUAL AII)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh has previously approved an agreement between the Firebaugh Fire Department and Madera County Fire Department for automatic mutual aid; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the agreement between the Madera County and City of Firebaugh which would jointly provide fire protection, emergency medical services, to maximize delivery of services by responding units is necessary to protect life or property; and WHEREAS' beginning January 1,2021, Madera County agrees to pay City of Firebaugh $10,500.00 for all Automatic Aid responses per this amended agreement for the 2022 calendar year; and WHEREAS, the reimbursement amount is based on the prior four (4) year average number of annual responses that the Firebaugh Fire Department responds into Madera County; and WHERBAS, future years will be based on a $250 per response reimbursement based on the prior four (4) year avetage number ofannual responses.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows Approve the amendment to the agreement between the City of Firebaugh and Madera County for automatic mutual aid.
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Madera County and City of Firebaugh would jointly provide fire protection and emergency medical services.
Beginning January I, 2021, County agtees to pay City Firebaugh $10,500.00 for all Automatic Aid responses per this agreement for the 2022 calendar year.
The amended agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A", (Tenth Amendment to Mutual Aid Agreement, Madera County Contract No. 8805A-C-202I) is hereby approved.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh on the 4ftday of April, 2022by the following call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brady Jenkins, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
MADERA COUNTY CONTRACT NO. qq llk-c'zozr
(Fire Department - Tenth Amendment to MutualAid Agreement: City of Firebaugh) THIS TENTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective th. I X%av ot flhTOfuk* ,2021, by and between the CoUNry oF MADERA, a political subdivision of the State of California ('COUNry"), and the CITY OF FIREBAUGH, a California municipal corporation ("FIREBAUGH').
RECITALS
A. On February 10, 2009, COUNTY and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 8805-C-2009 to provide and maximize the delivery of fire protection and emergency medical services by jointly exercising said powers pursuant to the authority granted under California Government Code sections 6502 and 55632 and peftinent provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.
B. On January 25, 2011, COUNTY and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 8805A-C-2011 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("First Amendment.")
C. On June 21, 2011, COUNW and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. BB05B-C-2011 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Second Amendment.")
D. On May 8,2012, COUNry and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 8805C-C-2012 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Third Amendment.")
E. On July 16, 2013, COUNW and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 9911-C-2013 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Fourth Amendment.") Said Fourth Amendment included a revised Madera County Contract number.
F. On November 25, 2014, COUNTY and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 9911A-C-2014 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Fifth Amendment.")
G. On November 10, 2015, COUNTY and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 9911B,-C-2015 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Sixth Amendment.")
H. On May 9,2017, COUNry and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 9911C-C-2017 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Seventh Amendment.")
l. On March 19, 2019, COUNW and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No.9911D-C-2019 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Seventh Amendment").
J. On March 19, 2019, COUNTY and FIREBAUGH entered into Madera County Contract No. 9911E-C-2019 to amend FIREBAUGH's duties under Section 2 ("Eight Amendment").
K. The parties again wish to further amend the Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. Effective January 1,2021, Section 2 of Madera County Contract 8805-C2009, 'FIREBAUGH'S DUTIES," subsection 2.03, shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"2.03 Beginning January 1, 2021, COUNW agrees to pay
FIREBAUGH Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00) for all Automatic Aid responses provided during lhe 2021 calendar year by FIREBAUGH pursuant to this Agreement. This reimbursement amount is based on a Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) call rate multiplied by the average number of responses per year over the previous four years. The amount will be adjusted to Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for future calendar years, but each calendar year's adjustment shall be based on the previous four years' response average. This Agreement will be reviewed annually during the month of December to ensure fairness to both COUNTY and FIREBAUGH.'
2. Except as provided in this Tenth Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Madera County Contract No. 8805-C-2009 shall remain in full force and effect.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARDENT GENERAL,INC.
FOR FIREBAUGH POLICE STATION PROJECT AND AUTIIORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Invitation to Bid for the FIREBAUGH POLICE STATION project in the City of Firebaugh was listed in the Kerman Newspaper on January 26,2022, and February 2,2022; and WHEREAS, the work consists of the remodel of an existing 9,546 square foot building which 5,327 sqtare feet will be remodeled for the City of Firebaugh Police Station. Remodel will include the seismic upgrade of the structure that consists of brick exterior walls and concrete roof deck over concrete slab on grade. Interior remodel consists of new office spaces, restroom, locker, and shower facilities as well as new building entrance including automatic entrance doors.
WHEREAS, the following bids for the project were publicly opened and read aloud at the Firebaugh Community Center on February 16,2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Contractor
Ardent General, Inc.
Marko Construction Group, hrc.
DMCI
Total Bid
$2,885,000.00
$3,074,000.00
$3,463,000.00
WIIEREAS, the City's Architect's Estimate was $2,118,369.00.
NOW THEREFORE, TIIE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH RESOLVES upon the recommendation of the City Manager that the Firebaugh Police Station project be AWArdEd tO ARDENT GENERAL, INC. 2960 N. BURL AVE., FRESNO, CA93727,iN thE AMOUNT Of Two Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars ($2,885,000).
The foregoing resolution was presented at the regularmeeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh onApril 4,2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Brady Jenkins, Mayor futa Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Police Department
2O2I ANNUAL REPORT
CHIEF'S MESSAGE
This report covers 2021, another unusual year for the City of Firebaugh and the world. COVID-19 affected everyone in our community in one way or another including the Firebaugh Police Department.
Based on the attached annual crime report, I am
pleased to report that the City of Firebaugh is still one of the safest communities to live and raise a family in the central valley.
ln 2021, we saw a slight increase in property crimes, as well an increase in driving under the influence of
alcohol.
Violent crime has been about the same in a three-year
comparison. The pandemic and police reform has
caused crime rates to increase nationwide and it may
be a while before we can determine the causes of
current crime trends.
At the Firebaugh Police Department, we are always looking at methods to prevent crime, conduct more community outreach, improve on traffic safety and provide our citizens the best possible service.
ln the pages to come, I will highlight and showcase the efforts of the men and women of the Firebaugh Police Department. I want to thank the community for all the support they provide my department.
God Bless Everyone,
Salvador Raygoza
Chief of Police
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The Firebaugh Police Department Annual Report is provided to City Council and community members as an overview of Department efforts aligned with its public safety mission as well as a summary of criminal offenses based on local crime data. lt is important to note that the numbers shown in this report may differ from the FBI Uniform Crime Report, because definitions vary slightly from local and state standards. This annual crime report is being provided for local interest and education, only. 2021. CRIME SUMMARY
The City of Firebaugh experienced a slight increase in property crimes, as shown on the attached three-year crime comparison tables provided for reference. The increase most notably is in larceny thefts and auto thefts. While the Police Department continuously conducts proactive patrols to mitigate thefts and other crimes, we cannot overemphasize the importance of residents and visitors to employ basic crime prevention actions such as, not leaving valuables in vehicles and reporting suspicious activity to police.
Firebaugh's violent crime rate has remained low and stable the last three years although other communities and police departments across the United States are grappling with rising rates of deadly violence.
Three Year Crime Comparison
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Homicide Aggravated
Assault
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The Firebaugh Police Department continues the fight against the possession, the use and sales of illegal narcotics. The department is committed to keeping narcotics out our schools and city through tough enforcement.
The department performed several search warrants
involving methamphetamine sales and we shut
down one illegal cannabis grow operation. The drug
fight will continue to get harder as more young
adults are experimenting with prescription pain pills,
ecstasy and now fentanyl.
Driving under the influence of alcohol doubled in
2021, and its expected lhat 2022 will have some of highest numbers of DUI arrests in Firebaugh.
Narcotics & DUI
108
96 70
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Paraphernalia Arrets Narcotics Arrets
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DUI Arrets
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80 60
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The department has seen an increase in traffic accidents and residents voicing concerns of speeding vehicles throughout the city. ln view of the increased traffic violations, traffic accidents and corresponding citizen concerns, the department started stepping up our enforcement efforts.
For many years, your Firebaugh Police Department has taken a conservative approach to traffic violation enforcement around the city. We would provide "Driver Education", in lieu of a "pen to paper" enforcement approach. ln the past, this approach seemed to suffice; however, with the increased complaints and high number of vehicle accidents, we are taking more of an enforcement approach to address the growing traffic concerns. ln 2021, the department issued 1,033 traffic citations compared to 845 in 2020. 15,461
PATROL & DISPATCH STATS
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CALLS FOR SERVIC
CRIME/INCIDENT REPORTS
ARRETS
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
During the 2021 year our dispatch center processed 16,585 calls for service within the City of Firebaugh. These does not include the calls for service for the City of Mendota.
Department Overview
The Firebaugh Police Department is comprised of 13
sworn police officers, 6 reserve officers, 4 dispatchers, 1- lead dispatcher/records manager and three part-time
dispatchers. The department provides law enforcement
services to the City's residents and businesses 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Police Department operates on a community-based
policing philosophy. Through a combination of efforts
between the police, citizens, and businesses, we assist one another to ultimately reduce crime. This philosophy allows officers to be part of and interact with the community.
BUILDING RETATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY
Although, during 2020 most city events were cancelled due to COVID-L9. ln2O2t, as COVID19 restrictions lifted, city events were slowly brought back and were met with great support from the community.
During 202t, the Firebaugh Police Department continued to build strong ties with our community despite the COVID-19 challenges. The Firebaugh Police Activities League (PAL), Firebaugh Police Officers Association and Firebaugh Police Dispatchers expanded on successful programs that brough our community members and law enforcement together for a series of community events. I will highlight just a few of the events coordinated by officers and dispatchers.
RED RIBBON WEEK
Our Tobacco School Resource Officer Rodolfo Tabares coordinated one of our best Red Ribbon events ever held in Firebaugh. The event was attended by several outside agencies such as Skylife Helicopter, California Highway Patrol, Fresno Sheriff Department, Valley Health Team, Firebaugh Fire Department and Thomason Tractor.
Drug Prevention
SKATEBOARD DEMONSTRATION
Firebaugh Police Department Officers, Fresno Skate Salvage and PAL held a skateboard skating demonstration that included hotdogs, music, and the raffle of 50 skateboards.
Officer Lee and Officer Molina did a great job coordinating this event. Officer Lee even got to show off some of his skateboarding moves to the kids.
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE.THRU
Once again, the Firebaugh Police Officers Association held their 2nd AnnualToy Drive-thru event in December. Officers, dispatchers and volunteers gave away over 1000 toys to community children. Every vehicle received a bag of food, pizza, and one toy, per child. +
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SUBJECT:
Mayor Brady Jenkins and Council Members
Pio Martin, Finance Director
Apil4,2022
Public Works Director Annual Cost
RECOMMENATION
No Action Information Item.
BACKGROT]ND:
Since December of 2015, Ben Gallegos has been serving as Public Works Director and acting City Manager duties; Resolution No. l6-08. Effective November 6,2017, the City and Ben entered into an employment agreement in which he became the City Manger and continued to serve as acting Public Works Director; Resolution l1-49.Effective January 1, 2022, Resolution22-}2, the City and Ben amendment his employment agreement for an addition five years as City Manager. In the agreement Section 1. Duties; sub-section D - Employee shall make good faith effort to promote or hire an Assistant City Manager and a Public Works Director.
During City Council Meeting March 21,2022, it was requested for City Manager to provided cost analyst for a Public Works Director.
F'ISCAL IMPACT:
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Employers PERS
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