MEETING AGENDA
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 23/04-03 ______________________________________________________________________ Location of Meeting: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Date/Time: April 3, 2023/6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Mayor Felipe Perez
Mayor Pro Tem Elsa Lopez
Council Member Freddy Valdez
Council Member Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PRESENTATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 related items.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The City Council regular meeting on March 20, 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO CONSIDER USE OF THE A.F. COMMUNITY
CENTER AND WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES BY FIREBAUGH PARENTS, FOR A BINGO FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2023 SOBER GRAD EVENT ON MAY 2, 2023.
Recommended Action: City Council receives comments and takes action.
3. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AN ADDITIONAL
CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC) CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS, NV, MAY 21ST THRU MAY 23RD , 2023.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & takes action.
City Council Agenda
April 3, 2023
4. RESOLUTION NO. 23-12 - 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. 23-12.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 23-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
AUTHORIZING SITELOGIQ AND CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FOR THE CEC ECAA LOAN PROGRAM AND FINDING THE
ACTIVITY FUNDED BY SUCH LOAN TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & approves Res. No. 23-13.
6. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SELECTION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES.
Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & gives staff direction.
STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY
CLOSED SESSION
7. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: ALL REPRESENTED & UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES City Negotiator: Ben Gallegos
Employee Organizations: Police & Public Works bargaining units and all unrepresented positions.
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, March 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. by Rita Lozano Deputy City Clerk.
MEETING MINUTES
The City CounciVSuccessor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No.23103-20
Location of Meeting:
Date/Time:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
March 20, 2023 I 6200 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Perez at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Felipe P6rez
Mayor Pro Tem Elsa Lopez
Council Member Freddy Valdez
Council Mernber Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
ABSENT:
OTHERS: City Attomey James McCann; City Manager Ben Gallegos; Deputy Clerk, Rita Lozano; Public Works Director, Michael Molina; Finance Director, Pio Martin; Fire Chief John Borboa; City Clerk, Amanda Fleming; City Engineer, Mario Gouveia; Hector Marin, Femando Campa, & others.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Valdez led pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Council Member Lopez, second by Council Member Valdez, motion passed by 5-0 vote.
PRESENTATION
t Busters Paw Prints Organization
c Fresno EDC
o Audit Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris DeFrancesco expressed his concern on the importance of the flooding situation and stated he will forward a video to all Council Members to view regarding the Kings County Board of Supervisors, the local farmers and the impact if could have on the City of Firebaugh due an agreement to divert the overflow towards Firebaugh. Many citizens may not have flood insurance and the city needs to take the flooding issue seriously, and have the matter supersede all other city business.
Mr. Gonzalez, stated, he and others , including working with 559, would like to have a car show on "O" St, between 9th St. through 13ft St.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Citv Council reeular meetine on March 6. 2023.
2. WARRANT REGISTER - Period startine Februarv I and endine on Februarv 28. 2023.
February 2023 General Warrants
Payroll Warrants
TOTAL
#43933 - #44066
#71956 - #71977
$ 1,116,934.31
$ 149.840.02
$ 1,266,774.33
Motion to approve consent culendar by council member Valdez, second Council Member Jenkins; motion passed by 5-0 vote.
City Council Minutes
March 20, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 23-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF FIR.EBAUGH APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AND SITELOGIO. INC.
IIOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASI]RES AT THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT. POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND VFW HALL.
Motion to spprove Res. No. 23-11 by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Lopez, motion passed by 4-1 vote, Vqldez - no.
4. THE CITY COI.INCIL OF THE CITY OF' F'IREBAUGH TO CONSIDER AND DISCIISS A DEDICATION PLAOUE TO BE PLACED AT THE F'IREBAUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HONOR THE BORBOA FAMILY.
Council Member Renteria requested to have a plaque placed at the new fue station to honor the Borboa Family for the different generations of volunteer Firefighters & years of service over the past several decades to the City of Firebaugh Fire Department. Council Member Lopez agreed and supported the recommendation. One resident opposed honoring one person, John Borboa, stating he should not be the only recognized fuefighter, and recommended all volunteer firefighters be honored for their volunteer service by placing their names on a plaque, too. Another resident supported honoring the Borboa Family, adding it's not about just one family member, but the Borboa Family, because of the different generations of Borboa family members that have served as volunteer frefighters, as far back as the early 1920s, and the years of service to the fire department as volunteer firefighters, but agreed, all volunteers should be recognized. Council Member Yaldez mentioned a photo taken in 1922 of the original five firefighters & suggested this photo with the names of the Firefighters be placed at the fue station to honor them. Council Member Renteria, stated, "No other person or family has served on the Firebaugh Fire Department longer than the Borboa Family Members, which is why, she requested this item be placed on the agenda for consideration," Then, asked City Manager Gallegos, "If anyone else submit or requested anything else for consideration?" CiW Manager Gallegos replied, "No."
Motion to tsble item by Coancil Member Valdez, second by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by 4-1 vote. Lopezno.
STAFF REPORTS
Y Police Chief Sal Ravgoze - provided an update on the flooding issue, & stated emails were sent to Council for review.
D Public Works Director. Michael Molina - working on the same issue, flooding concerns, sweeper should be working again by the end of this week. Thanked public works staff for the overtime they have been doing , including working on the weekends to help with the flooding concems, &want them to know their hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Y Citv Manseen Ben Gallesos - I agree with Molina, Public Works and Police Departments have helped tremendously, our Elected Officials Senators, House Representatives have all called to offer help if we need it, so I just want to thank everyone.
A new project has been proposed, so council need to consider if they want to complete the Maldonado Park expansion or allow an apartment complex to be built on the undeveloped area. Thanked Pio, we have been in meetings all day on the flood issues, we do not take our decisions lightly, the water flows are going to continue to rise so we will continue monitoring them. Michael & I attended the Public Works Conference but did not get to stay because of the floods. At the conference we leamed about funding for streets, and the pros and cons of subcommittees. City Manager will not be attending the next council meeting April 3, 2023,w111be out on vacation.
Y Deputv Citv Clerk, Rits Lozano -nothing to report.
Y Finance Director, Pio Msrtin - glad the audit is over, will be working on the budget for the next fiscal year, please submit items if you wish to include in the budget, staff is pushing for residents to use the "TextMyGov" app, so city has a better way to communicate with everyone, about various matters, including information on the flood.
F end of January. I would like to take a different staff member for training.
City Council Minutes
March20,2023
D Citv Attornev, Jsmes McCann - nothing to report.
D Council Member Renteria - Thanked everyone and staff that is out there working on the flood, at all hours of the day.
Y Council Member Vsldez - echoed the same as Council Member Renteria, on the great leadership, hard work and dedication staff has showed.
D Council Member Lopez- was involved in the 97 floods, I know how stressful it can be, thanked staff for the dedication, a lot of people start to worry, but if staff exercises good communication, & has an open-door policy, the community will find comfort in that, we don't want them to panic.
D Council Member Jenkins - nothing to report.
D Council Member Perez - staff is doing important work, and council is here to support the staff and community, so thank you very much. Asked about the streetsweeper update and reported issues of sitting water at Fr. Craig and the next two streets.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
* Motion to enter close session at 7:27 pm by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member Jenkins, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.
CLOSED SESSION
5. Government Code Section 54957.6.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: ALL REPRESENTED & LINREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES City Negotiator: Ben Gallegos
Employee Organizations: Police & Public Works bargaining units and all unrepresented positions. * Motion to enter open session at 8:31 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second hy Council Member Lopez, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.
ANNOT]NCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn ut 8:32 pm by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member lenkins, motion passes by a 5-0 vote.
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RESOLUTION NO.23-13
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING
SITELOGIQ AND CITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND STIBMIT ALL
NECESSARY DOCI]MENTS AND APPLICATION FOR THE CEC ECAA LOAN PROGRAM
AND FINDING THE ACTIVITY FUNDED BY SUCH LOAN TO BE EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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City ofFirebaugh
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WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission provides loans to schools, hospitals, local governments, special districts, and public care institutions to finance energy efflrciency improvements; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that City Council of the City of Firebaugh authorizes SiteloglO to apply for an energy efficiency loan from the Califomia Energy Commission to implement energy efficiency measures.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Citv of Firebaugh finds that the activity funded by the loan is a project that is categorically exempt under 15301, 15304,1531 I and 15329 because the solar site proposed is part of an existing facility and/ or minor alterations to land.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that if recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh authorizes the City Manager to accept a loan up to $500,000.00.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the amount of the loan will be paid in full, plus interest, under the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, Promissory Note and Tax Certificate of the California Energy Commission.
BE IT FLIRTHER RESOLVED that City Manager, Ben Gallegos is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of City of Firebaugh all necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of this resolution, and to undertake all actions necessary to undertake and complete the energy efficiency projects.
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 3rd day of April 2023,by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Felipe Perez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O.Box3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 9581 2-3044
County Clerk
County of. Fresno
From: (Public Agency) City of Firebaugh
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh CA. 93622
(Address)
Project Title: City of Firebaugh Energy Efficiency Project Project Applicant: City of Firebaugh
Project Location - Specific:
Fire Station: 1375 O Street. Firebaugh, CA. 93622 | Police Department: 1325 O Stref Project Location - City: Firebaugh Project Location - County Fresno Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
The project involves installing roof mounted and or carport solar arrays at both locations listed above. The purpose is to reduce overall energy expenditures.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Firebaugh Name ol Person or Agency Carrying Out Project:
Exempt Status: (check one):
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Ministerial (Sec. 21 080(bX1 ); 1 5268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(bX3); 1 5269(a));
Emergency Proiect (Sec. 21 080(b)(4); 1 5269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number 15301,15304, 1531 1 and 15329 Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
The proposed retrofits are, (a) part of an existing facility, (b) minor alterations to the land, and (c) co-generation projects at existing facilities with a capacity less than fifty (50) megawatts.
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RESOLUTION NO. 23.12
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COT]IICIL OF THE CITY OF'FIREBAUGII 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. 1 (the "District".)
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Firebaugh hereby:
1. Designates Mario Gouveia, PE as its Engineer of work to prepare and file ooEngineer's Report of the City of Firebaugh Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, 2023 - 2024, (the "Annual Levy Report"),
2. Authorizes Mario Gouveia, PE 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 introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 3rd day of April 2023,by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Felipe Perez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
I, hereby certiry that the forgoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of Firebaugh this 3rd day ofApril 2023.
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT
Felipe Perez and Council Members
Mario Gouveia, City Engineer
April3,2023
Resolution No. 23-12
RECOMMENDATION
I . Council by motion adopt Resolution No. 23-l2tnitiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
2. Directs the City Engineer to prepare and file his annual report on the levy' BACKGROUND:
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 occurs 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 I of the Act.
No annexations of property have occurred to the District over the past year therefore there will be no new properties to levy.
F'ISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution No. 23-12