Agenda — Firebaugh City Council, July 15, 2024

MEETINGAGENDA
rhe city council/s".T:i:i,
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the city of Firebaugh
Mayor Elsa Lopez
Mayor Pro Temp Freddy Yaldez
Council Member Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe Perez
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 arangements to ensure accessibility to the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center.

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the Deputy City Clerk's offrce, during normal business hours.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

PRESENTATION
r Christina Gutierrez to provide a presentation regarding California Pesticide Reform (CPR). . Biofiltro - Worm Powered Wastewater Solution - Sanitary 2024 o Police Department to do a demonstration of the city video camera system.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person or petsons wishing to address the City Council on any mdtter that is not on the apenda malt do so at this time. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. Isntes raised during Public Comments are informational only and the Council cannot take action at this time. All comments shoukl be dirccted at the Mayor and not at individual Councilmembers or staf members.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the calendar are considered routine and are acted upon by one motion unless any Council member requests sepamte action. Typical items include minutes, claims, adoption ofordinances previously introduced and discussed, execution ofagreements and other similar items.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The City Council reeular meetine on Julv 1. 2024.

2. WARRANT REGISTER - Period startins June I and endine on June 30. 2024.

Location of Meeting:

Date/Time:

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh,CA 93622
July 15,202415:30 p.m.
#46054 - #46tst
#72286 - #72307
General Warrants
Payroll Warrants
TOTAL
$ 896,046.41
$ 231.132.54
$ 1,127,178.95
Jwre 2024

PUBLIC HEARING

3. ORDINANCE NO.24-02 _AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING FOR A SPECIAL

ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AIID SUBMITTING FOR

RATIF'ICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF'WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERI( APPOINTIVE _ SECOND READING.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Ord. No. 24-02.

4. ORDINANCE NO.24-03 -AI[ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGH CALLING FORA SPECIAL

ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AND SUBMITTING F'OR

RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFF'ICE OF CITY TREAST]RER APPOINTIVE - SECOND READING.

Recommonded As!!o4-l Council receives comments and approves Ord. No. 24-03.

5. RESOLUTION NO.24-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-19. SECTION 1. THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5. 2024. F'OR THE ELECTION OF' CERTAIN OFFICERS OF'SAID CITY.

Reconlneuded Aaliaui Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 24-35.

6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-36 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDINGRESOLUTION NO.24-17 RELATING TO THE MT]NICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER

5.2024" LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE TRANSITIONING THE OFFICE OF'THE CITY CLERK FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 24-36

7. RESOLUTION NO.24.37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'F'IREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-16 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5.2024. LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE TRANSITIONING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY

TREASURER FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN INTED POSITION Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Res. No. 24-37

NEW BUSINESS

8. RESOLUTION 24-38 - A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING THE F'RESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.

Recommended Action: Council receives aomments and approves Res. No. 24-38.

9. RESOLUTION NO.24-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLE OF' O STRE,ET AND ?TH STREET ,INE RIIPI,ACRMRNT PROJECT. AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH F'RESNO COI.INTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE.INC.
@CouncilreceivescommentSandapprovesRes'No.24-39

10. THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO APPROVE PROVOST & PRITCHARI) CONSULTING GROUP FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES RE: HT]D TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE LAS DELTAS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves proposal. 1I. THE CITY COT]i\CIL OF THE CITY OF TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSAL AND

CONSIDERATION OF A WATER/WASTEWATER RATE STTJDY COMPLETED BY TUCKFIELD & ASSOCIATES.

Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & gives staff direction or take action.

12. THE CITY COT]NCIL OF THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGH TO DISCUSS SPARKLETTS WATER.

Recommended Action: Informational item only.

STAFF REPORTS -Written enclosed in agenda packet.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY

CLOSED SESSION

13. UPDATE OF EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - one case

14. Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION: City Manager.

ANNOT]NCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT
Certification of postins the asenda
I declare under penalty ofperjury that I am employed by the City ofFirebaugh and that I posted this agenda on the bulletin boards at City Hall, July 12,2024, at 5:00 Rita Lozano
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
Californianos
oara la Reforma
be los Pesticidas
PESTICIDES II\T CALIFORNIA:

What you can't see

CANAFFECTYOU
Cristino Gulienez, CPR{JV Regionol Coordinotor
Contoct inf. Qristino@pe$ticld,eretorm.org (5591860-3003 Roul Gqrcitr, CPR/CAPS-Tulqre County Regionol Orgonizer C o nto ct i nf . ro g[@ oestici d-elef o rm. oro [ 559 ] 56,8-855 7 CAilFORNTANS FOR PESTICTDE REFORM (CPR)

PRESENTATION FOR RURAT COMMUNITIES LEADER'S
What is CPR?
CPR is o stotewide coolition of more thon 190orgonizations, founded in 1996 to fundomentolly chonge the woy pesticides ore used in Colifornio.

CPR uses community orgonizing, litigotion,community biomonitoring ond oir monitoring, legislotion ond medio work, ond policy to ochieve
our gools.

Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CPR
\,Vhat are Pesticides?
a Pesticides ore chemicols
creoted to kill or control
pests - insects, weeds,
etc.

Pesticides ore opplied in
high quontities in the
centrol volley qnd coostoloreos
Pesticides ore very toxic - olso to people
Pesticides con drift formiles ond weeks ofterbeing opplied a
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Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CHSAR CI-{AVEZ'S LAST FAST WAS
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rnians For
de Reform
Reducci6n de Pesticidas
"ln the old doys, miners would co rry birds with them
to worn ogoinst poison gos. Hopefully, the birds would
die before the miners.

Form workers ore society's conories. Form workers
(ond their children) demonstrote the effects of
pesticide poisoning before onyone else.'n
-Cesor Chovez, l9B9
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CP
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CORPORATE CAPTURE OF CALIFORNIA
PESTICIDE LAW: STATE PREEMPTION
Section I1501.1. of Cqlifornio Food & Agricullurql Code (1984) I "lPesticide regulotions] ore of stotewide concern ond
occupy the whole field of regulotion regording the registrotion, sole, tronsportotion, or use of pesticides to the yo
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Californians For
Pesticide Reform
RESUI.,T: WEAK REGTJLATION OF

PESTICIDES
o " "The strictest
regulotions in the country" not good enough!
c Colifornio uses more
pesticides thon ony other stote, so it
MUST be the best otreguloting them, os the public heolth risks from pesticides ore greotest here.
o "Strictest" in this notion
is o very low stondord:in mony Cqlifornio
counties, FY'lost of the
pesticides used ore
bonned in other
countries oround the
world.

The United Stotes ronks
34th in the world in
pesticide bons
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Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CP
Risk of E*posure
o Columbio University, UC
Dovis, UC Berkeley
(CHAMACOS), crnd UCLA
hove conducted studies
Prenotol exposure to smoll
omounfs of pesticides overtime is linked to o higherincidence of Nervous system domoge
ADHD
lQ loss
Autism0
Lung domoge
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PESTICIDES AI{D CALIFORI{IA
CHILD RE N II{VESTIGATIOI{
o UCLA Fielding School
Childhood Cqncers
(2020-2021) . l3 pesticides linked to
specific childhood c0ncers,
if the mother wos within 2.5
miles of the opplicotion
during pregnoncy . These "l3 toxics" increosedthe risk between 1.5 ond 3 times
UC Berkeley CHAMACOS
Study (201 7) - Solinqs Volley
. ln l5 Monterey County schools
olone, between 506 ond 957
pounds were opplied within
o
I -mile rodius in 2Ol 6, which
could indicote on lQ loss of
between .l.9 crnd 3.0 points. Californians For
Pesticide Reform
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Environ mentol J ustice:
"Treoting people foirly
guides how DPR conducts its
octivities. Foir treotment
meons thot no group ofpeople, including rociol,
ethnic, or socioeconomic
groups, should bedis proportio notely offected
by pesticides."
- Deportment of Pesticide
Regulotion website
"California EPA general trend
researchers found that pesticide use
was the pollution burden that
showed the greatest racial, ethnic
and income disparities in the state,
disproportionately imposing
a
greater hazard than multiple air
pollutants and other toxic
emissions." - Robert Bullard "Father
of Environmental Justice" (2022)
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
I (olifornio DeporEment of
€rp ( Pesricicte Reeurotion CPR
ur fight in California
Chlorpyrifos Concellotion
(2020)
Buffer Tones (201 B) . No drift-prone pesticides
ollowed within l/t mile of
schools from 5 o.m. to 6
p.m.

School lmprovements
(201 6-2020) . D ozens of school districts
ond severol cities
bonned RoundUp on public property
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CPR
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Opportunities to join
1) AB 1864
2) Nolificqtion syslem
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
AB 1861
CPR pushed for o policy thot wos implemented by
the stote in 20 I B to creote '/o-mile sofety zones
oround schools where pesticides connot be
opplied between 6om ond 6pm on school doys.

A bill to strengthen protections for school-oged
children ogoinst horm coused by pesticides.

Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CPR
What does AB 1861 do?
AB 1864 would o,Cd privote schools to the sofety
zone policy, becouse oll children must be sofe ot
school (ond not oll privote school children come
from weolthy fomilies) .AB 1864 woul,C fix some reporting flows so thot the buffer zone policy con be better enforced. Thisnew policy would odd time of doy ond opplicotionmethod to pesticide use reports.

Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CPR
What's next for AB 1864?
o AB I864 will hove to
be opproved by Senote committees
before it con be
voted on by the full Senote.
lf opproved, it goes to the Governor, who con sign it into low or veto it this foll.
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Pesticide Reform
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|rText Steps for AB 1864
The Stote Senote Committee heorings on AB 1864 hove just been onnounced on,C we ore plonning to bring busloods or von loods of supporters to Socromento to ottend them. o) June l9: Environmentol Quolity Committee Heoring
b) JulV 2: Ag Committee. This is the most importont one to get o big turnout, becouse the Ag Committee usuolly rejects pesticide bills unless there is o lot of public pressure.

CPR
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
Notification for Pesticide Applications
No more pesticide secrecy! Given the weok ond
slow regulotory systeln, we need to know whot
pesticides will be opplied, when ond where, so we
con toke precoutions.

Todoy there is no woy to know, only ofter the foct.The stote of Colifornio hos begun the process toword o stotewide pesticide notificotion system
Californians For
Pesticide Reform
CPR
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AFIORA: 1BASTADE SECRETAR LOS
PESTICIDAS!
Los comisionodos ogrfcolos
del condodo reciben ovisosde los ogricultores sobre los oplicociones plonificodos de
los pesticidos mos peligrosos.
iLos comisionodos deben
publicor eso informqcion en lo
web ohoro!
Hobron dos oudiencios en
Julio 2 y Julio 23. Necesitomos
unirnos.
o Comit6 poro hqcer
mejoros . Ubicqci6n exqctql
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Pesticide Reform
CPR
PESTI CIDE I\TOTIFI CATION :

WHATDOWEWAI{T?
s Primqry Demqnd: Full tronsporency, public website
of o minimum (ovoiloble to everyone with no
registrotion requirements)
6 We wont this now!
. Exqct locolion. Stqnding commitlee of community residents lo plon qnd odjust
. Text/emoil olerts ond other options too (but olerts olone ore not enough)
. All pestici,Ces restricted moteriols, of o minimum.
. Multiple longuoges o Mops, imoges, crnd links to sofety informofion.

CPR
7A\ Californians For Pesticide Reform
. 72-hour odvonce notice
Next Steps
AB 1864:June 19: Environmentol Quolity Committee heoringJuly 2: Ag Committee heoring. This is the most importont to ochieve o lorge turnout Notificotion:

July 12: 6-8:30 p.m., Turlock (Stonislous County)
July 23:6-8:30 p.m., Wosco (Kern County)July 15: 6-8:30 p.m., Zoom (TBA) CPR
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Pesticide Reform
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1 MEETING MINUTES
The City CounciVSuccessor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No.24-07-01
Location of Meeting
Date/Time:

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh,CA 93622
July 1,202415:30 p.m.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Lopez at 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Elsa Lopez
Mayor Pro-Temp Freddy Yaldez,
Council Member Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe P6rez
ABSENT
OTHERS: City Attorney Christina Di Filippo; City Manager, Ben Gallegos, Finance Director, Pio Martin; Police Chief, Sal Raygoza; Public Works Director, Michael Molina; Battalion Chief, Hector Marin; Gouveia Engineering Rep., Roberto Orozco; Roy Mendiola, Veronica Navarro, Chris Gutierrez, Fidel Avila, Nancy Avila, Brian Manriquez, Miguel Manriquez, & others.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perez led pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to epprove agenda with the motion to table agenda items 5, 6, & 7 per City Attorney's recommendation by Council Member Valdez, second by Council Member Perez, motion passed by 5-0 vote.

PRESENTATION - The following items were cancelled due to an emergency! r Christina Gutierrez to provide a presentation regarding California Pesticide Reform (CPR). r Police Department to do a demonstration of the city video camera system.

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Citv Council reeular meetine on June 17" 2024.

Motion to approve consent culendar by Council Member Valdez, second Council Member Renteria; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

PUBLIC HEARING

2. IIESOLUTION 24-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING A COMMONSENSE EXEMPTION TO CEOA. AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 24-01). ADOPTING THE 2023.2031 MULTI-JTJRISDICTIONAL HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE 2023-2031 tr'IREBAUGH HOUSING ELEMENT.

Motion to approve Res. No. 24-32 by Council Member Valdea, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

City Council Minutes
luly 1,2024

3. ORDINANCN NO. 24-02 _ AN ORDINANCE OF' THF" CITY OF' T'IRNRAIIGH CAI,I,ING F'OR A SPECIAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AND SI.IBMITTING

I'OR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF'WHETHER TO MAKE THE OF'F'ICE OF CITY CLERK APPOINTryE - F'IRST READING.

Motion to waive Ord No. 24-02 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Valdez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 24-03 _ AII ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING F'OR A

SPECIAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AND SUBMITTING

FOR RATIF'ICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF WHETHER TO MAIG THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASI.]RER APPOINTIVE - FIRST READING.

Public Hearing was open at 5:56 pm - no comment given - Close Public Hearing at 5:57 pm.

Motion to waive Ord No. 24-03 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

5. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOI,I]TION OF' THE CITY c)F' THE CITY OT' F'IREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.24.19. SECTION 1. THE HOLDING OF'A GENERAL MT]NICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5.2024. F'OR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF'SAID CITY.

Item tabled

6. RI]SOLUTION NO. 24-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-17 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5. 2024. LOCAL BALLOT MEAST]RE TRANSITIONING THE OFFICE OF'THE CITY CLERK FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSTTIQII.

Item tabled
7 RESOI,IITION NO. 24.37 - A RESOLUTION THE CTTY COIINCII, OF' THE CITY OF' T'IRERAIIGH AMENDING RESOLUTION 24-16 RF],T,ATING TO THE MIINICIPAL EI,ECTION ON NOVEMBER 5. 2024. LOC RAI,I,OT MF:,ASI]RE TRANSITIONING THE

OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.

Item tabled

NEW BUSINESS

8. RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 - A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COT]NCIL OF' THE CITY OF

FIREBAUGH APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE PERSONNEL RULES OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH.

Motion to qpprove Res. No. 24-22 by Council Member Renteria, second Council Member Valdez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 24-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH APPROVING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND DISPOSAL AGREEMENT.

F'OR APN'S OO7-IOO-22. 007-100-26 AND 077-100-25 WITH THE NEIL JONES FOOD COMPAI{Y. DBA TOMA-TEK.

Motion to approve Res. No. 24-33 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

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10. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY OF' THE CITY OF'

FIREBAUGH ADOPTING THE CITY OF'FIREBAUGH'S WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PLAN PER SB 533.

Motion to approve Res. No. 24-34 by Council Member Valdez, second Council Membet Perez; motion passed by 5-0 vote.

11. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'FIREBAUGH TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSAL AND CONSIDERATION OF'A WATER/WASTEWATER RATE STT]DY COMPLETED BY TUCKFIELD & ASSOCIATES.

Information item only, no direction or no sction taken.

12. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH COT]NCIL MEMBER REQUESTING AN UPDATE ON THE K-9 OFF'ICER.

Information item only, no direction or no action taken.

13. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH COI.JNCIL MEMBER REOUESTING AN UPDATE REGARDING THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

Information item only, no direction or no action taken.

STAFF'REPORTS
see where we can get additional funding. Work starting on the Highway Beautification project, Micheal and Hector did a great job yesterday with the emergency.
about transportation to the senior center for residents living at eastside acres.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY

CLOSED SESSION

ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION
ADJOT]RNMENT
* Motion to adjourn @ 7:10 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by q 5-0 vote.

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL

MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM NO:

COUNCIL MEETING DATE: t s. 2024
SUBJECT: Warrant Register Dated: JIINE 1,2024 -JUNE 30,2024 RE,COMMENDATION:

In accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code of the State of California there is presented here with a sunmary of the demands against the City of Firebaugh covering obligations to be paid during the period of:

JUNE 1,2024 -JUNE 30,2024
Each demand has been audited and I hereby certify to their accuracy and that there are sufficient funds for their payment as of this date.

IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS:

GENERAL WARRANTS ..

PAYROLL WARRANTS...

TOTAL WARRANTS
...# 46054 - #46t51
...# 72286 - #72307
$89 4l $ 231.t32.s4
$ I,127,178.95

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46054
Check
Date Name
6/3/2024 U.S. POSTMASTER
Net
Amount Description
$ 153.70 LATE NOTICE POSTAGE JUNE2O24
46055 614/2024 CITY OF FIREBAUGH $ 62,625.65 ME CHECK I||4AY 2024 46056 614/2024 U.S. POSTMASTER $ 928.56 UTILITYBILLING POSTAGE JLINE 46057 6t6/2024 U.S.BANKEQUIPMENTFTNAN $ 1,204.89 RNT/LEASEEQUIP 4120-5120,2024 46058 61712024 AVID WATER $
$
s
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
s
$

33.47 72.21

22.02 29.38
197.05
197.0s
149.76

6.60 29.79

51.69 55.02
t.23
344.04

36.7r
178.88
134.85

82.02 439.48

51.34 4.49
215.18
148.22

2.73 2.t2
5 i.69

24.37 977.80
237.64

38.46 t48.28

9.51 89.91

4.90 PARKERS PARK-ELBOWNIPPLE

SOLENOID DC LATCHING

PIPE/COUPLING/ELBOW
PIPE/COUPLINGA4ALE ADAPTER
VALVE

ELECTRIC VALVE
VALVE

ATLAS/ELBOW

CONCRETE MIX

SPRINKLER ROTARY HLTNTER

VALVE BOX LID
CAP

PARKERS PARK-SOLENOID
NOZZLE-26

ELBOWPIPE/TORO

SPRINKLER/NIPPLE

S OLENOID INOZZLE IPRE S SURE

HYDRO RAIN

NIPPLE/ATLAS GLOVE/HOE
PIPE

CONTROLLER IRRITROL

SPRINKLER

WWTP-TEE
ELBOW

SPRTNKLER

COUPLING/TEEAIIPPLE

WWTP-LAYFLAT ROLL
COUPLING/TEE/ELBOw/TORO

ADAPTER/POLY TUBE/WASHER

SOIL PROBE

FOGGER HEAD/POKE N PLUG
GLUE/REDUCER TEEA{IPPLE

PIPE/ELBOW
Check Total: $
Pagelot 12
4,067.89

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46059
Check
Date Name
617/2024 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
Net
Amount Description
206.14 FD-DISPOSABLE GLOVES
5,7OO.OO FLDUSD STUDENT CPR COURSE
722.00 CPR CLASS NEIL JONES
$
$
$
46060 61712024 AMERICAN RED CROSS
46061 617/2024 AT&T
CheckTotal: $ 6,422.00
$
s
Check Total: $ 2,135.88
1,198.37 ALL DEPT TELEPHONE
937.51 ALL DEPT INTERNET/TELEPHONE
46062 61712024 AUTOZONE COMMERCIAL (1379 AC PRO DIG

DTESEL EXHAUST FLUID

BATTERY

CREDIT ON BATTERY

PD BATTERY

REPAIR KIT

MICRO LED INDICATOR

ENERGIZER BATTERIES

DURALAST BATTERY

PD ACCESSORY RELAY/STARTER

PD DECK LID LIFT SUPPORT

CREDIT PD DECK LID LIFT

CREDIT ENERGZER BATTERY

BRAKE PADS

PD BATTERY

AGC LOW AMO GLASS FUSE

PD OIL FILTER/AIR FILTER/

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR

TRANSMIS SION FILTER/BULBS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

54.26 s8.63
r62.87
(r62.87\
206.06

10.45 s.39

34.53 206.06

53.76 24.60
(24.60)
(e.42)
4t.02
206.06

3.38 57.60
t20.89
109.48
Check Total: $ 1,158.15
46063 61712024 JULIO BARRIOS $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46064 617/2024 FERNANDO CAMPA $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46065 61712024 JUAN C. CASTILLO $ 215.36 AMERICANFIDELITYREFLTND 46066 61712024 COMCAST BUSINESS $ 169.73 POLICE DEPT INTERNET 46067 61712024 FRESNO COLINTY TREASURER $ 169.90 ACCESS FEES }/"AY 2024 $
Page2ol72
46068 61712024 FRESNO OXYGEN 104.03 PW-SHOP

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46069
Check
Date Name
61712024 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO, INC
Check Total
Net
Amount Description
$ 392.00 FIRE DEPT
$ 7,168.00 PD ANNUALBILLING OF AIRT
$ 7,560.00
46070 61712024 FRESNO CHRYSLER
46071 61712024 GENERAL CODE
46072 617I2O24GRAINGER,INC.
46073 6IT12024GUTHRIEPETROLEUM,INC.
46075 61712024 BRADY JENKINS
46076 61712024 RODDY A. LAKE
46077 61712024 SAMPSON LEE
$ 45,471.85 PD PURCHASE 2024 15OO RAM
s
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,195.00 ECODE36O ANNUAL MAINT
194.88 AIR FILTER
1,021.75
1,838.67
1,672.83
1,497.5I
BULK I.]NLEADED GASOLINE

BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE

BULK LINLEADED GASOLINE

BULK DIESEL FUEL

PW-TUBE

RADIAL PATCH

PW CHECK TIRE

PD TIRE

PW TIRE

PROGRAMMED SENSORS
46074 61712024 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICE
837.39
335.67 POLICE MEDICAL RETIREE
3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND
Check Total: 7,868.15
162.4I RIDGID |2''/SEGMENTED RIM
456.39 PW.SCREW/PLYWOOD/TOILET
1,37 6.68 FD-SCREWDRTVER SET/IMPACT
4t4.29 LANTANA BLUE-PURPLE QT
Check Total: $ 2,409.77
$ 315.00 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE
46078 61712024 MANUELS TIRE SERVICE,INC
Check Total: $ 735.61
46079 61712024 PIO MARTIN $ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 46080 6IT12024MCCLATCHYCOMPANYLLC $ 605.10 ADVERTISMENTENERGYSERVICE s

Page 3 of 12 ends

$
$
$
$
$
s
$
$
2r0.30

24.26 16.00
273.84
15t.26

59.95 46081 61712024MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL 123.76 WATER TREATMENT PLANT

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
4608 I
Check
Date Name
6 17 I 2024 MID-VALLEY DISPOSAL $
Net
Amount Descriotion
38,27 4.58 SERVICES PERFORMED MAY 2024
Check Total: $ 38,398.34
S 784.71 NO1O REGULAR ENVELOPES BL
315.00 MONTHLY SAT,ARY ATTENDANCE
46082 61712024 PECK'S PRINTERY
46083 61712024 FELIPE PEREZ
46084 61712024 QUILL CORPORATION
Check Total: $ 1,066.52
46085 61712024 SALVADOR RAYGOZA S 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46086 61712024 SILVIA RENTERIA $ 3 I 5.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 46087 61712024 YVONNE SANDOVAL $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46088 61712024 JACQUELINE TABARES $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46089 61712024 TECH MASTER MANAGEMENT $ 5O.OO PD PEST CONTROL 46090 6IT12024TELSTARINSTRUMENTS $ 1,814.00 WELL 17 SERVICES 46091 61712024 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
s
$
$
$
$
$
$
207.27
3t8.47

86.36 9r.70
s 1.81
310.91

CITY HALL COPY PAPER

PD PAPER TOWELS/TOILET PA

PD AJAX

ISABEL-PENS/BINDER CLIPS

OLGA-CALENDAR/DUSTERS
JANITORLA.L TOILET PAPER

BLACK SILICONE

COVERALLS
CAP

MASTER LOCKS

TOOL ACCES SET

MILDEW REMOVER/BLEACH

HITCH PIN/HITCH

BRUSWCAMOUFLAGE

SECTION V BELT
ELBOW

BATTERY
BUSHINGA{IPPLE/TEE

SAND PAPER

CURTIS KEYS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
s
$
$

20.56 27.05

2.76 20.40

20.40 30.39

18.08 r04.24

18.73 23.45

34.01 33.3t

70.79 23.35

2.15

Page 4 ends

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
4609r
Check
Date Name
61712024 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
Net
Amount
$ 28.24
$ 33.31
$ 14.17
$ 2.98
$ 161.9s
$ 2s.t7
$ e.83
$ 49.72
$ 16.33
$ 1.30
$ 2.69
$ 4.30
$ 2.47
$ ss.99
$ 4.2r
$ 1s.03
$ 33.31
s 9s.29
$ s 1.s6
s 118.72
$ 42.27
$ 27.68
$ 30.34
$ 92.34
$ 13.17
$ 14.58
$ 3.23
$ 18.57
$ 13.97
$ 14.s8
$ 46.1s
$ 84.87
$ 161.36
$ 3.65
s 4s.94
$ 124.86
$ 11.49
$ 47.81
$ 73.43
$ 4.30
$ 13.33
s 49.29
Description

BLEACTYFABULOSO

BATTERY

BRAIDED FLANGE
CAPSCREWA{UT

POLISHER
TOWELS

FD GRINDING WHEEL

TRIMMER LINE

ANGLE STOP

TURN VALVE

T HANDLE

CTIRTIS KEYS

CAP POLY

PADLOCK
CLAMP

OUTLET COVER

BATTERY
SEALING COMPOI.]ND/CROWN

DRILL BIT

BATTERY/GLOVE/PINES OL
TAP

CLAMP/OCTAGON/C ONDTIIT

WIRE STRIPPER/CUTTER

MALE ADAPTEWTEFLON/ELBOW

WASP SPRAY
FOGGER 3PK

SLOTTED DRIVER
gVOLT BATTERY

COVERALLS/GLOVES
FOGGER 3PK

ANCHOR SCREWDRILL BIT

FLAP WHEEL/CUTTING TIP

COUPLING/BRAS S VALVE/PIPE

EDGE BLADE

STARTER SOLENOID

V BELTS
DRILL BITA{ASONRY BIT

PIPE/CURTIS KEYS
PIPE/COUPLERAiIPPLE

CURTIS KEYS

COPPER LUG

TORCH HEAD

Page 5 of 12 ends

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46091
Check
Date Name
617/2024 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
Net
Amount Description
$ 35.08 CUTTER/POLE OFF PUSH
S 3.62 FIBERGLASS FILTER
$ 20.35 PIPE CLAMP
Check Total: I 2,172.50
46092 6ITI2O24LINITEDPAVEMENTMAINTENAN $ 5OO.OO WATERMETERRENTALFEERE 46093 6t7t2024 U.S. BANK EQUTPMENT FrNAN $ 774.08 RNT/LEASE EQUIP 6/20124 46094 617/2024DATAPATH $ 6,047.10 MONTHLY BILLING JUNE 2024 $ 848.72 SCHNEIDER ELECTRTC REPLAC
Check Total: $ 6,895.82
46095 61712024 ALFRED VALDEZ $ 315.00 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 46096 61712024 ALBERTO VERDUZCO 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 46097 61712024 VESTIS
46098 61712024 WEST SIDE DRUG STORE
104.11

98.70 31 .95

44.89 70.45

96.42 31 .95

44.89 70.45

96.80 31.95

44.89 70.45

96.42 31.95

44.89 70.45
CheckTotal: $ 1,081.61
$
$
Check Total: $ 11.86
s

Page 6 of 12 ends

SHOP
SHOP

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMLINITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMLINITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMLINITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMUNITY CENTER
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

5.93 PD-BATTERIES

5.93 PD-BATTERMS
46099 611012024 SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY 3,163,06 PROJECT C1234602 FEES DUE

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1.,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46100
Check
Date Name
611312024 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Net
Amount Description
$ 158,642.97 PAYROLL ENDING 0610712024
46101 6/1412024 BELKORP AG
46102 611412024 BOGIE'S PUMP SYSTEMS
46103 611412024 DEMSE BORBOA
46104 611412024 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(10.1e)

0.81 53.97

83.15 11.06
6ss.64

69.28 60.67
692.83
232.19

4.44 18.03
t6.19

8.88 CREDIT APPLMD

FINANCE FEE
CHAIN

FUEL PUMP/FREIGHT

SEALING

B EARING/ SPACEWCAP/HTIB

SPARK PLUG/OIL FILTER

SPOOL/TRIMMER LINE

BU SHING/ROD/FREIGHT/CLUTCH

ENGINE OIL
CAP

TRIMMER QTIIET LINE/FC EDGER
KIT
PLUG
Check Total: $ 1,896.95
$ 3,643.59 VEGAMET INSTALL/LABOR
$ 15O.OO ENCLOSEDAREACLEANINGDEP
$
$
s
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
290.50
260.75

82.25 86.50

82.25 469.00
299.00
t87.66

86.s0
211.88

86.s0

82.25 86.s0
260.75
s62.50
426.50
154.s0
171.50
154.50

86.50 LAB ANALYSIS

LAB ANALYSIS

LAB ANALYSH

LAB ANALYSIS

LAB ANALYSIS
PageT ot 72

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46104
Check
Date Name
611412024 BSK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
611412024 FIREBAUGH HARDWARE COMPA} $
$
Description

10.79 WEISET COVE BRASS
7,55 STAPLES
Net
Amount

86.50 LAB ANALYSIS
171.50 LAB ANALYSIS
154.50 LAB ANALYSIS
Check Total: $ 4,540.79
46t05 6tl4t2024CORELOGICSOLUTrONS,LLC. $ 231.85 REALQUEST}|4AY2024 46106 611412024ESAFETYSUPPLIES,INC $ 597.87 LARGE/XL GLOVES $
$
$
46t07
Check Total: $ 18.34
46108 611412024 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE $ 23.00 FD REGISTRATION FIREARM 46109 6114/2024 RUTHIE MARTINEZ $ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 46110 611412024 THE NEIL JONES FOOD COMPA $ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 46111 6114/2024NORTHSTARCHEMICAL 4,104.13 FERRIC CHLORIDE 6,582.58 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Check Total: $ 10,686.71
46112 611412024 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 8.11 WATER PUMP ELECTRIC 46rt3 6n4/2024SALEMENGINEERTNGGROUP, $ 930.00 740.1sQST&7THSTWATERLINE 46rt4 61t412024 BEATRZ SOLANO $ 185.00 MEALPERDIEMTRAINING 46115 6114/2024 STATE WATER RESOI.]RCES CON $ IOO.OO Dl EXAM FEE A. VERDUZCO 46tt6 61t412024 JACQ{_TELINETABARES S 185.00 MEAL PER DIEM TRAINING IR 46tt7 6n4t2024 LTNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENAN $ 207,273.72 740.15-2024 Q ST & 7TH ST 46118 611412024 USA BLUEBOOK $ 6,469.75 CONTROLLER 2 DIGITAL/ANAL 46119 611412024 VERZON WIRELESS $ 38.01 BRADY'S TABLET INTERNET 234.69 Ck# 046120->045857 Repla
234.69 CW 046120->045857 Repla
234.69 CW 046120->045857 Repla
$
$
$
$
$
46120 612112024 FIRST BANKCARD
Page B of 12

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46120
46122
46r23
46r24
46125
Net
Amount
$ 227.00
$ 149.99
$ 239.88
$ 106.98
$ 3,525.00
8 296.20
$ 208.00
$ 1.89
$ 42.35
$ 1ls.8s
$ 341.96
$ s.00
$ 51.18
$ 1 18.76
$ 17s.89
$ 99.99
$
$
Check
Date Name
6 I 2I / 2024 FIRST BANKCARD
6t2412024
6t2412024
6t2412024
6t2412024
ALERT-O-LITE, INC. $
ALEX AUTO DIAGNOSTICS $
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES $
AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO. $
$
Check Total: $ 6,409.99
46121 612412024 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LLC $
$
Check Total: $ 1,400.00
Description
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
CW 046120->045857 Repla
5OO.OO GENERAL ADMIN FOR SALVATI
9OO.OO GRANT CONSULTING BGCC PRO
1O9.OO CLOSED AHEADA{O PARKING S

61.75 2OO7 CHEVROLET SMOG TEST
286,60 PD-TRASH BAGS
553,54 HANDHELD REPAIR

27.15 FREIGHT TO SENSUS

32.00 FINGERPRINTS APRIL 2024
175.00 FINGERPRINTS MAY 2024
207.00
Check Total: $ 580.69
46t26 6/2412024 JOHN BELLI $ 19O.OO PARKS-PITCH FORKS/SHOVELS 46127 612412024COOK'SCOMMI-INICATIONS 8 3,171.23 PD.KENWOOD RADIO/CHARGER/ 46128 6/2412024 DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
Check Total: S
$

Page 9 of 12 ends

46129 612412024 DrSH 95.37 SENIOR CENTER CABLE

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46r30
Check
Date Name
612412024 EPPLER TRUCK SERVICE
46131 6124/2024 EXCEL SIGN COMPANY
46132 612412024 FIRST BANKCARD
Check Total: $

Page 10 of 12 ends

Net
Amount Description
152.09 FD PRESS PROTECTIONVALVE
749,26 GRAPHICS NEW RAM TRUCK AN

18.96 28.95

45.00 285.68

42.92 250.00

38.97 12.00
285.68
115.00

16.67 702.93
349.26
183.60
s46.04
200.00
403.70
(r28.73)
403.70

34.92 t07.67

18.66 57.75
s.00
t36.78

88.69 t14.32

11.38 83.22

62.99 323.87
30r.62
125.64

87.09 61.38
431.00

75.84 BEN-UBER ICSC CONFERENCE

BEN-ICSC UBER

BEN-AIRPORT PARKING FEES
BEN-S.RENTERIA VEGAS ICSC

BEN-UBER ICSC CONFERENCE

BEN-CITY CLERKS RITA LOZA
BEN.UBER ICSC CONFERENCE

BEN-ICSC MONORAIL

BEN-WESTGATE VEGAS ICSC

BEN-PESTICIDE APPLICATORS

PD-PEOPLEFACTS

PD-AMAZON DUI CHECKPOINT

PD-AMAZON DUI CHECK POINT

PD-AMAZON DUI CHECKPOINT

PD-VIMTY SOFT
PD-J.TABARES ELEMENT IRVINE

PD-CREDIT AMAZON PURCHASE
PD-B.SOLANO ELEMENT IRVINE

PIO-SMART AND FINAL INTER
PIO-COMMI.INITY CTR TOWELS

PIO-JUDY'S DONUTS MEETING

PIO-BLUE FLAME LLINCH MEET
PIO-DYN.COM

PIO-AMAZON MULTIFOLD COMM
PIO.AMAZON PARK SUPPLIES

PIO-AMAZON LIGHTING KIT/I

PW-AMAZON BEN CHARGER

PW-AMAZON TRIMMER HEAD
PW.AMAZON PRACTICE WATER

PW-ETSY FIRE DEPT

PW-AMAZON SWIVEL HOSE
PW.AMAZON HAND TOWELS

PW-AMAZON TOWEL DISPENSER

PW-AMAZON BATTERIES
PW-CWEA SYSTEM MAINT.

PW.PVZA FACTORY FIRE DEP
5,928.15

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS JUNE 1,2024- JUNE 30,2024
Check
Number
46t33
Check
Date Name
6124/2024 FRESNO MOBILE RADIO, INC.

Net
Amount Description
$ 588.00 POLTCE PURCHASE 42 @$t+
46T34 6124/2024 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, INC $ 60.38
$ 1,615.95
$ 668.60
s 400.43
$ 1,993.50
$ 1,792.88
$ 1 1,351.40
s 1,732.50
$ r20.7s
$ 1,825.82
$ 4,658.14
$ 807.6s
$ 2s.3s
$ 333.61
$ 2,721.18
$ 1,604.87
$ 1,587.60
$ 976.4r
$ 924.00
$ 850.s0
I 3,552.71
$ 2,974.08
$ 20s.80
710.03 DBE PLAN-ADA COMP.
720.32 SHELL BLDG DRVIE THRU
725.01 PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL
730.01 SEEWR GENERAL
730.09 SRF WWTP DESIGN
730. 1 O WASTEWATER REPORTING
740.t5C Q ST & 7TH ST WATERLINE
740.16 WATERREPORTING
745.01STREETS GENERAL
7 45.02D HWY33 BEAUTIFICATION
7 4s .2sD CML-'224(023) POSO
7 4 s .28D CML-'224(026) ALL
7 4s .29C STPL-'224(027)J &
7 4 s .3 sD STPL - s 224 (028) | 2T
7 45 .3 8D HSrPL-5224(029)PE
745.39C SBI/IVIEASURE C PAVE
755.04C DUNKLE PARK BASKE
775.15 LOT MERGER 2023-01
775.19 SJ VILLAS SUBDIVIS
775.20 MANCEBO PARCEL MAP
780.06 LA JOYA COMMONS CO
7 85.34 MCDONALDS REVIEW
7 90.02 CITYWIDE AS SES SMENT
Check Total: $ 42,784.11
46135 612412024 JOHN AVILA COMMUMCATIONS $ 45O.OO PD-TIME CLOCK WIRING $ 24,994.74 POLICE STATION FINAL PYMT
CheckTotal: $ 25,444.74
46136 6124/2024 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 16.39 HARD-KUT
858.70 WHEELA{UT/WASHER/DRILL BIT
Check Total: $ 875.09
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ORDINANCE NO. 24.02

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING FOR A SPECIAL

ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION, AND

SUBMITTING FOR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE QUESTION OF

WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERI( APPOINTIVE
Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code sections 36508 and 36509 and California Elections Code section 23302, the city Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby ordain:

SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Firebaugh hereby calls for a special election to be tt"tA ior the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City of Firebaugh the question of whether the elective office of City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Council and hereby consolidates aid special election with the statewide primary election to be held on the 5th day of November, 2024.

SECTION 2: The question of whether the elective offices of City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Corrncil shall be and the same hereby is ordered submitted to the electors of the City of Firebaugh at said special election and said question shall be printed on the election ballot in the following form:
"Shall the office of City Clerk be appointive?"
The words "yes" and "no" shall be so printed on the
ballots that the electors may express their choice.

SECTION 3: If a majority of the votes cast on the question is for it, the Firebaugh Municipal Code shall hereby be amended by adding sections 2-16 thereto to read as follows:
"2-16 City Clerk
2-16.1Appointment.

The City Clerk shall be appointed by the City Council.
2-16.2 Compensation.

The City Clerk shall receive such compensation as the City Council shall determine." SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be published at least three times in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city of Firebaugh with occurring within seven (7) days of passage hereof and the last day of less than seventy-four Q$ days prior to the date of said election' the first publication hereof
publication hereof being not
The foregoing ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, California, at a regular meeting held on this 1 't day of July , 2024, and was passed and adopted by the City Council on this l5th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Elsa Lopez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 24-03

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING FOR A SPECIAL

ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITII A STATEWIDE ELECTION, AND

SUBMITTING FOR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE QUESTION OF

WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER APPOINTIVE Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code sections 36508 and 36509 and California Elections Code section 23302, the city Council of the City of Firebaugh does hereby ordain:

SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Firebaugh hereby calls for a special election to be held for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City of Firebaugh the question of whether the elective office of City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Council and hereby consolidates aid special election with the statewide primary election to be held on the 5th day of November, 2024.

SECTION 2: The question of whether the elective offices of City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Council shall be and the same hereby is ordered submitted to the electors of the City of Firebaugh at said special election and said question shall be printed on the election ballot in the following form:
"Shall the office of City Treasurer be appointive?"
The words "yes" and "no" shall be so printed on the
ballots that the electors may express their choice.

SECTION 3: If amajority of the votes cast on the question is for it, the Firebaugh Municipal Code shall hereby be amended by adding section 2-I7 thereto to read as follows:
"2-17 City Treasurer
2-17.1Appointment.

The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the City Council. 2-I7.2 Compensation.

The City Treasurer shall receive such compensation as the City Council shall determine." SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be published at least three times in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Firebaugh with the first publication hereof occurring within seven (7) days of passage hereof and the last day of publication hereof being not less than seventy-four Q\ days prior to the date of said election.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, California, at a regular meeting held on this l't day of July , 2024, and was passed and adopted by the City Council on this 15th day of July, 2024,by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Elsa Lopez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.24-35
A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COI]NCIL OF'THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. } -Iq,SECTION 1, THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2024' FORTHEELECTIONoFCERTAINOF.FICERSoFSAIDCITY
WHEREAS, the next Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Fresno will take place on November 5,2024: and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh passed Resolution No. 24-19 on May 6,2024 for the election ofcertain ofhcers ofsaid city and requesting the board ofsupervisors ofthe county ofFresno to consolidate and canvass the general municipal election to be held on Novemb er 5,2024 with the statewide general election to be held on that date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No.24-34 supersedes the following sections of Resolution No. 24-19
Section 1 is hereby amended as follows:

SEqUO111. A General Municipal Election is called and ordered for the City of Firebaugh to be held on N-r"-U* S"z024,forthe purpose of the election of (3) Council Members of the City Council to represent the City of Firebaugh eachfoia four-year term. Additionally, a General Municipal Election is called and ord.eredfor the City of Firebaugh to be held on November 5, 2024,for the purpose of the electionfor two (2) meaiures calling for the pisitions of City Clerk and City Treasurer to be appointed positions by the City Council for two (2) year terms, rather than elected positions.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AND ADOPTED bY thc CitY COUNCiI Of thc City of Firebaugh at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 15, 2024,by the followingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED: ATTEST
Elsa Lopez, Mayor
City of Firebaugh
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
RESOLUTIONNO. 24-36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-17 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024,LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE TRANSTTTONTNG THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.

WHEREAS, the next Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Fresno will take place on November 5,2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh passed Resolution No. 24-17 on May 6,2024 for the pufpose of submitting to the voters a ballot measure to approve transition the position of the City Clerk from an elected position to an appointed position. and canvass the general municipal election to be held on November 5,2024 with the statewide general election to be held on that date.

NOW, TIIEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 24-36 supersedes Section 1 and Sections 3-9 of Resolution No. 24-17.

Section I is hereby amended as follows:

1. Call for Election. The City Council hereby calls a municipal election on November 5,2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a ballot measure to approve transition the position of the City Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed position/ar a tenn of two years.

Sections 3- 9 is hereby amended as follows:

3. Passase Rate Measure - The measure will be considered to have passed pursuant to Government Code S 36510 if a simple majority of voters votes ooyes."

4. Transmission to the Citv Attornev. The Deputy City Clerk is directed, pursuant to Elections Code Section9280, to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney for the purpose of preparing an impartial analysis of the measure

5. Full Text of the Measure. The full text of the "Ordinance of the City of Firebaugh Transitioning the City Clerk Position to an Appointed Position," will be available at no cost, from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: https://firebaugh.org. A statement about how to obtain the full text of the Ordinance will be included in the Voter Information Pamphlet below the Impartial Analysis.

6. Consolidation of Election. The City Council requests that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno, State of Califomia order the consolidation of the election in the City of Firebaugh to be held on November 5,2024, with any other election(s) to be held on the same date, under California Election Code Sections 10400 et seq.

7. Accordance with Section 10403 of Gov Code- In accordance with the Provisions of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council and the City of Firebaugh acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section 1 041 8 of the Elections Code of the State of Califomia.

8. Request to Board of Supervisors- The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is requested to direct the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for and related to the holding of the consolidated election in a manner consistent with law, including, without limitation: the provision of all election materials and equipment; publication of notices; the hiring, training and supervision of all officers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials,; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying and canvassing ofvotes; and the certification ofelection results.

9. Deadline for Submittal of Arguments. Pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of Califomia the county elections official "... shall fix and determine a reasonable date prior to the election after which no arguments for or against any county measure may be submitted for printing and distribution to the voters ..." (Califomia Elections Code 9163). Once the final deadline is determined by the County, arguments for and against shall not to exceed 300 words and sent to the Deputy City Clerk for transmittal to the County Registrar of Voters and the argument deadline will be set by the County Clerlc/Registrar of Voters. The provisions of this Section shall apply only to the election to be held on November 5,2024, and shall then be repealed.

10. Conduct of fhe Elecfion. The consolidated election shall be held and conducted, election officers appointed, voting precincts designated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots counted and returned, returns canvassed, results declared, certificates ofelection issued, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election shall be regulated and done by the County Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law regulating a regularly scheduled election. The Board of Supervisors is hereby requested to issue all officers of the County charged with duties pertaining to the November 5, 2024, election instructions to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of such consolidated election. (Califomia Elections Code 10418.)

11. Costs. Pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code of the State of Califomia, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh authorizes reimbursement to the County of Fresno in full for services to be performed as herein requested and that said sum be paid the to the County of Fresno upon demand and presentation of a bill to the City of Firebaugh.

12. Filine with County. The Deputy City Clerk is directed file with the Board of Supervisors and the County Clerk of Fresno County certified copies of this resolution. The foregoing Resolution No. 24-36 was adopted by the Firebaugh City Council on the July 15, 2024,by the following vote:

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 15, 2024,by the followingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Elsa Lopez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTIONNO.24.37

A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-16 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024,LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE TRANSITTONTNG THE OFFTCE OF THE CrTY TREASURER FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.

WHEREAS, the next Statewide General Election to be held in the County of Fresno will take place on November 5,2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Firebaugh passed Resolution No. 24-16 on May 6,2024 for the purpose of submitting to the voters a ballot measure to approve transition the position of the City Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed position. and canvass the general municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024 with the statewide general election to be held on that date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 24-37 supersedes the following sections of Resolution No. 24-16.

Section I is hereby amended as follows:

1. Call for Election. The City Council hereby calls a municipal election on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a ballot measure to approve transition the position of the City Treasurer from an elected position to an appointed position.,for a term of two years.

Sections 3- 9 is hereby amended as follows:

3. Passage Rate of Measure - The measure will be considered to have passed pursuant to Government Code I 36510 if a simple majority of voters votes "yes."

4. Transmission to the Citv Attorney. The Deputy City Clerk is directed, pursuant to Elections Code Section9280, to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney for the purpose of preparing an impartial analysis of the measure.

7. Accordance with Section 10403 of Gov Code- In accordance with the Provisions of Section 10403 of the Elections Code of the State of Califomia, the City Council and the City of Firebaugh acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section 10418 of the Elections Code of the State of Califomia.

8. Request to Board of Supervisors- The Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno is requested to direct the County ClerVRegistrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for and related to the holding of the consolidated election in a manner consistent with law, including, without limitation: the provision of all election materials and equipment; publication ofnotices; the hiring, training and supervision ofall officers and other election persorurel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials,; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying and canvassing of votes; and the certification of election results.

9. Deadline for Submittal of Arsuments. Pursuant to the Elections Code of the State of California the county elections official "... shall fix and determine a reasonable date prior to the election after which no arguments for or against any county measure may be submitted for printing and distribution to the voters ..." (California Elections Code 9163). Once the final deadline is determined by the County, arguments for and against shall not to exceed 300 words and sent to the Deputy City Clerk for transmittal to the County Registrar of Voters and the argument deadline will be set by the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters. The provisions of this Section shall apply only to the election to be held on November 5,2024, and shall then be repealed.

10. Conduct of the Election. The consolidated election shall be held and conducted, election officers appointed, voting precincts designated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots counted and retumed, returns canvassed, results declared, certificates of election issued, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election shall be regulated and done by the County Clerk in accordance with the provisions of law regulating a regularly scheduled election. The Board of Supervisors is hereby requested to issue all officers of the County charged with duties pertaining to the November 5, 2024, election instructions to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of such consolidated election. (California Elections Code 1041 8.)

12. Filine with Countv. The Deputy City Clerk is directed file with the Board of Supervisors and the County Clerk of Fresno County certified copies of this resolution. The foregoing Resolution No.24-37 was adopted by the Firebaugh City Council on the July 15, 2024,by the following vote:

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of theCity of Firebaugh at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 5, 2024,by the followingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Elsa Lopez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
Date:

To:

From:

Subject:

FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
July 15,2024
Firebaugh City Council
Karl Schoettler/Kelsey George, Planning Consultants
Adoption of a Resolution adopting the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan.

Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council take the following actions:

Ask for the City Planner to deliver the staff report;
Ask any questions of staff regarding the project;
Ask for a motion for action on the project. lt is recommended the City Council approve the project by adopting Resolution 24-32, adopting the Fresno County RegionalActive Transportation Plan and the associated Negative Declaration for CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act).

Backqround
Fresno COG has developed a Regional Active Transportation Plan (R-ATP) to guide the future of walking and bicycling facilities in Fresno County. Created with input from member agencies, the public, and stakeholder groups, the R-ATP aims to help these agencies secure funding and meet California Transportation Commission (CTC) requirements. While cities like Clovis, Fresno, Reedley, and Selma have their own ATPs, other participating agencies can use the COG's R-ATP to meet CTC standards.

The R-ATP focuses on creating a safe and appealing network of trails, sidewalks, and bikeways connecting residents to key destinations such as schools, parks, and transit. lt includes shared-use paths, bike lanes, sidewalks, and crosswalk improvements. The plan also aims to establish regional bikeways for safe travel between cities and increase walking and bicycling trips through user-friendly facilities.

Fresno COG circulated the draft Regional ATP for public comment on February 8,2024 through March 20,2024. The Fresno COG Policy Board adopted the R-ATP and associated environmental flnding on May 30,2024.

Report to Firebaugh Gity Council (7151241
Reoional Active Transoortation Plan
Fresno Countv Reqional ATP Orqanization and Summarv
As a regional document, the R-ATP contains general information for countywide implementation as well as Firebaugh-specific analysis. Chapters 1 - 4 provide a countywide overview of the R-ATP and include an introduction, existing conditions, planned networks and programs, and implementation.

Chapters 5-'17 contain member agency-speciflc analysis that outlines each jurisdiction's status and future plans for multi-modal connections for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Firebaugh is included as Chapter 6, which describes Firebaugh's current conditions and future plans for pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity in the city.

Additionally, Chapter 6 identifies 23.6 miles of planned pedestrian and bicyclists facilities as shown in Attachment 1.

It is important for the City Council to adopt this document to be able to obtain funding for their construction.

Finally, Appendices A-H are included and contain the following A. Plan conformance with the California Transportation Commission's ATP guidelines
B. Public participation
C. Relationship to other plans and policies
D. Projects, priorities, and cost estimates
E. Funding sources
F. Fact sheets
G. Safe routes to school inventory
H. Jurisdictional resolutions
Environmental
A Program lnitial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared for the R-ATP in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),. The CEQA document was released for a 30-day public review on April 1 1th and ended May 13th and adopted by FCOG on May 30,2024.

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FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 6-13
RESOLUTION 24-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COIM{CIL OF'THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH

ADOPTING THE FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAI\
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan complies with the California Transportation Commission 2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County RegionalActive Transportation Plan is in compliance with the 2022Fresno Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan is an implementation tool to each of Fresno COG's member agencies' General Plan Circulation Elements;and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan promotes walking and biking for transportation and recreation by all members of the community by creating a connected and complete network of trails, walkways, and bikeways that provide safe, convenient, and enjoyable connections to key destinations and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan promotes pedestrian and bicyclist safety and collision reduction; and WHEREAS, the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan will improve the accessibility of funding for pedestrian and bicycle related-related improvements for all Fresno COG member agencies; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Fresno County RegionalActive Transportation Plan meets the eligibility requirements for Active Transportation Program funding.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Notice of Exemption was prepared in accordance with Section 15061(BX3) under the "common sense" exemption because the adoption of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element and2023-2031 Firebaugh Housing Element update does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, Fresno COG is the lead agency for the purposes of environmental review of the Project under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to Public Resources Code $ 21000 et seq., and the State "Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act"; and
WHEREAS, Fresno COG caused to be prepared an Initial Study in April 2024, for the adoption of the Regional Active Transportation Plan (Project) to evaluate potentially significant -1-
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Resolution 24-38 (Regional Transportation Plan)
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environmental impacts and on the basis of that study it was determined that no significant environmental impacts would result from this Project; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Determination concerning the adoption of the Negative Declaration for the Project will be filed in the office of the Fresno County Clerk and with the Office of Planning and Research in accordance with CEQA and State CEQA guideline THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Firebaugh City Council hereby approves the Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan.

The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member -.
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&t a regular meeting of the Firebaugh City Council on the 15th of July,2024 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN
ABSENT:

Rita Lozano, City Clerk,
Firebaugh City Council
Elsa Lopez, Mayor
Firebaugh City Council
Firebaugh City Council
Resolution 24-38 (Regional Transportation Plan)

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The Fresno Council of Governments thanks the city and county staff members and community members who contributed to the creation of this plan.

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Statement of Protection of Data from Discovery and Admissions Under 23tJ.S. Code S 4o9 and 23 U.S. Code S r4B, safety data, reports, surveys, schedules, lists compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of potential crash sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings are not subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State courl proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data. ll FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Front Cover: Palm-tree lined walkway in Kerman
Table of Contents
Chapter l.: I ntrod uction
Chapter 2: Existing Conditions
Chapter 3: Planned Networks and Programs
Chapter 4: lmplementation
Chapter 5: Coatinga
Chapter 6: Firebaugh
ChapterT: Fowler
Chapter 8: Huron
Chapter 9: Kerman
Chapter L0: Kingsburg
Chapter LL: Mendota
Chapter L2: Orange Cove
Chapter 13: Parlier
Chapter 14: SanJoaquin
Chapter 1.5: Sanger
Chapter L6: U nincorporated County Com m u nities
Chapter 17: Community Connections
Appendix A: Plan Conformance with Active Transportation Program Guidelines Appendix B: Pubtic Participation
Appendix C: Relationship to Other Plans and Policies
Appendix D: Projects, Priorities, and Cost Estimates
Appendix E: Funding Sources
Appendix F: Fact Sheets
Appendix G: Safe Routes to SchooI lnventory
Appendix H: JurisdictionaI Resolutions

FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

IV FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Chapter I

INTRODUCTION
Walking, biking, and rolling (by wheelchair or scooter) are ali components of active transportation. Because these modes of travel are primarily human-powered, they
u heip families get to schools, parks, work, shopping,
restaurants, bus stops, and other destinations without
need for a car;
, improve physical and mental health;
) reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; and u provide economical ways to travel.

However, many parts of the Fresno County region lack
sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bike lanes that make
walking and biking safe and comfortable for everyone.

Without these facilities, Fresno County region residents are frequently cut off from the destinations they need to get to everyday, unless they have close access to frequent transit or access to a motor vehicle. This is especially true for those in disadvantaged communities, which often did not receive the historic investments made for walking and bicycling in other areas.

This active transportation plan is an important step
towards fulfilling these needs . In 201.9, the Fresno Council of Governments, in cooperation with its city and county members, created the first Fresno County Regional Active Transporlation PIan. That plan was developed to creale a comprehensive countywide vision for active transportation and to support appiications for new funding to create
sidewaiks, shared use paths, bike lanes, better street
crossings, and other improvements for walking and
bicycling. The 2024 plan is an updale of the 2019 plan. It reflects projects that have been newly identified, modified, or completed since the release of the first plan; updated information on disadvantaged communities and safety data; current land use and plans in each city and the county; and updates to reflect best active transportation planning practices.

This plan meets all the current requirements of the statewide Active Transportation Program guideiines (as described in Appendix A), and it will also be used by the Fresno Council of Governments to identify projecls for the Fresno County Regional Transportation Plan and support the use of funds provided through the Fresno County Measure C program.

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VISION AND GOALS
The Fresno County Regional Active Transportation Plan envisions a complete, safe, and comfortable network of paths, sidewalks, and bikeways that serves all residents of Fresno County. Specifically, this plan has been developed to:
> create a network of safe and attractive, sidewalks, shared-use paths, and bikeways that connect Fresno County residents to key destinations, especially local schools, parks, and transit;
> create a network of regional bikeways that allows bicyclists to safely ride between cities and other regional destinations;
> create better connections to transit, especially for communities with limited access to other transportation options;
, increase walking and bicycling trips and thus reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve air quality in the region by creating user-friendly facilities; and , increase safety by improving crosswalks and sidewalks and expanding the bikeway network.

STRUCTURE OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
This Active Transportation Plan is a regional document covering Fresno County and incorporated cities within the county (Figure r-r). Walking and biking recommendations are made for the jurisdictions in the region:
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Input from the residents of the Fresno region on issues and needs for walking and biking was an important part of the plan development process. Comments were requested and received in English and Spanish through:
o a website wilh information about the plan development process, outreach events and opportunities, and project documents;
n social media posts
u pop-up booths at street fairs and farmers markets in each city and the county; u an online crowdsourced interactive map;
) an online survey about walking and biking needs;
> meetings with local community group leaders;
) two online workshops to share and receive feedback on recommended walking and biking networks
, a second online interactive map to share and receive feedback on recommended networks.

Comments were received from the public through all of these methods and opportunities.

Appendix B, Public Participation, provides additional details on the public input received. !-4 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

WALKING AND BICYCLING FACILITIES
Active transportation networks include several types of infrastructure. Walking facilities include sidewalks, crosswalks, and shared-use paths. Bicycling facilities, in order from lowest stress and most comfortable to highest stress and least comfortable, include shared-use paths, separated bikeways, bike lanes, and bike routes. Bike parking also supports bicycling networks.

Sidewatks
Sidewalks are paved areas immediately adjacent to the vehicular right-of-way for the use of pedestrians. Unlike shared-use paths, they are directly adjacent to the main right-of-way.

Sidewalks may be used by people riding bicycles unless prohibited.

Crosswalks
Marked crosswalks feature striping and other enhancements to delineate a street crossing for pedestrians. There are two types of marked crosswalks:
n Controlled crosswalks are located with stop signs or traffic signals. > Uncontrolled crosswalks are located without stop signs or traffic signals. Under California law, drivers are legally required to yield to pedestrians at uncontrolied crosswalks.

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Additional features can be added to crosswalks to
increase visibility on busy streets:
, High-visibility crosswalk markings add
additionai striping to the pavement.
u Warning signage improves visibillty of
crosswalks and increases the likelihood that a
driver will yield or stop to pedestrians.
n Curb extensions decrease the pedestrian
crossing distance al intersections and
improve the visibility of pedeslrians waiting
to cross the streel.
u Median refuge islands allow pedestrians to
cross one direction of traffic then wait in
the center of the street to cross the other
direclion of traffic.
, Raised crosswalks aliow pedestrians to cross
at sidewalk level or just below and act as
traffic calming devices.
> Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs)
allow the pedestrian to aclivate a flashing
light when crossing.
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traffic to stop for pedestrians when activated,
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The FHWA Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety and Uncontrolled Crossing Locations contains detailed guidance for selecting appropriate treatments.

Traffic signals allow pedestrians to utilize a marked crosswaik safely and may be appropriate when warranted based on the applicabie signal warrants in the California MUTCD. Leading pedestrian intervals (LPis) allow pedestrians to begin crossing a signalized intersection before vehicles begin moving by providing a walk signal three to seven seconds before the corresponding vehicle signal turns green.

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Shared Use Paths
Shared-use paths, often referred to
as Class I bike paths (as classified in
Chapter rooo of [he Caltrans Highway
Design Manual) or paved trails, are
off-slreet facilities that provide
exclusive use for non-motorized travel
by bicyclists and pedestrians (Figure
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cross flow with motorists and are
typicaliy located along landscaped
corridors. Shared-use paths can be
utilized for both recreational and
commute trips. These paths provide
an important recreational amenity for
bicyclists, pedestrians, dog walkers,
runners, skaters, and those using
other non-motorized forms of travel.

They are frequently designed to offer
a specific benefit to users, such as a
connection not previously included in
the bicycle or pedestrian nelwork or
traversing a barrier such as a freeway
or river.

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Separated Bikeways
Class IV separated bikeways, also
known as cycle lracks, are physically
separated bicycle facilities that are
distinct from the sidewalk and designed
for exclusive use by bicyclists. They are
Iocated within the slreet right-of-way
but provide bicyclists comforl similar to
shared-use paths. The key fealure of a
separated bikeway is a vertical element
that provides physical separation from
motor vehicle traffic. Common verlical
elements used for separation include
vertical curbs, painted buffers with
flexible posts, parked cars, landscaped
area, large planters, or other fixed
barriers. Separated bikeways may also
be construcled by creating a bikeway
at a height above the vehicular lanes.

Separated bikeways can be either oneway or two-way, accommodating a single direction of travel or both
(Flgure r-3).

Streets with high vehicular volumes and speeds are appropriate candidates for separated btkeways, which increase the comfort of bicyclists on these higher-stress roads. Separated bikeways require wider right-of-way than bike lanes or bike routesr and, to minimize conflicts with motor vehtcles, are best placed in areas with fewer driveways. Two-way separated bikeways also require careful design at intersections. Because of these factors, separaled bikeways require careful planning.

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Class II bike lanes are on-street facilities that use striplng, stencils, and signage to denote preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists. Bikes lanes are contiguous with motor vehicle travel lanes (Figure 1-4). Bike lanes provide adequate space for comfortable riding and alert drivers about the predictable movements of bicyclists.

Buffered bike lanes are similar to bike lanes, with the addition of a painted section of pavement that provides spacing belween bike and motor vehicle travel lanes.

This plan does not specify locations for buffered bike lanes. As available roadway width for the bike Iane increases beyond five feet, designers should consider use of painted buffers:
n Left-side painled buffers on bike lanes improve separation between bicycles and vehicles.

They are especially useful in cases with vehicle speeds that are greater than z5 miles per hour.
" Rlght-side painted buffers can be added between parallel parked cars and the bike lane to create separation from lhe door zone, the space in which a driver may open lheir car door and hit a bicyclist.

Through bike lanes at intersection reduce conflicts by allowing bicyclists to follow the preferred travel path, ideally a straight connection from the preceding bike lane. Traveling at intersections can be particularly challenging if the bike lane ends prior to the intersection forcing a merge with vehtcle traffic. Continuing the bicycle lane to the inlersection approach provides bicyclists the opportunity to avoid conflicts with turning vehicles. Through bike lanes should be placed to the left of the right-turn only lane. Dotted lines are used to signlfy the merge area that molorists traverse to get to the right-turn lane.

Green-colored pavement can be used to enhance bike lanes in high volume intersections and busy driveway locations. Skipped green marking should be used in weaving areas or confiict zones.

Green color may be installed with either paint or thermoplastic. Although not yet incorporated into the Californla MUTCD, the FHWA MUTCD provides guidance on ils use.

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Bike Routes
Class III bike routes are streets with signage and optional pavement markings where bicyclists travel on the shoulder or share a lane with motorvehicles (Figure r-5). Bike routes are utilized on 1ow-speed and low-volume streets to connect bike lanes or paths along corridors lhat do not provide enough space for dedicated lanes. Shoulders are preferable but not required on streets with bike routes. In addition to alerting motorists to the presence of bicyclists, bike routes help bike riders find their way to other bikeways or regional deslinations like schools and parks.

Shared-lane markings, or sharrows, are a common
bike route pavemenl marking Lhat alerts drivers
that bicyclists are sharing the road and facilitate
wayfinding through neighborhoods. They are besl
used on streets with less than a 3,ooo average
daily traffic (ADT) count. The chevrons in sharrow
markings should be painted near the center of the
travel lane, out of the parked vehicle door zone.

Bicycle boulevards are enhanced bike routes that
are intentionally located on low-volume, Iow-speed
local streets and include other features designed to
make a low-stress, comfortable, attractive blkeway
that prioritizes bicycle travel. These features include shared lane markings, wayfinding signs, and traffic
calming features, including at crossings with
higher volume arterials. Physical and non-physlcal
measures such as signs, pavement markings,
speed humps, and low or reduced vehicle speeds
are utilized to discourage through trips by motor
vehicles and create safe, convenient bicycle access.

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Class III bike routes with multi-use shoulders include the features of Class III bike routes with the addition of a striped shoulder of variable width (Figure r-6). This faciiity is used most frequently in rural areas when jurisdictions wish to maxrmize road space for bicycles but lack sufficient rightof-way to meet minimum requirements for bike 1anes. This facility also accommodates pedeslrians, but at a much lower level of comfort than a shared-use path or sidewalk.

Shoulder widths should be
) At least 3 feet on open-section roadways with no vertical obstructions immediately adjacent to the roadway and no rumble strips.
) At }east 5 feet is recommended from the face of a guardrail, curb, or other roadside barrier to provide additional operating width, as bicyclists generally shy away from a vertical face.

The FHWA Small and Rural Multi-Modal Networks Guide provides application guidance, lncluding options for use of rumble strips and painted shoulders. Benchmarking Bike Networks (League of American Bicyclists) provides guidance for preferred shoulder width when retrofitting shoulders.

For new construction, follow recommended shoulder widths in the AASHTO Green Book.

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Yield Roadways
A yield roadway is designed to serve pedeslrians, bicyclists, and slow-speed low-volume motor vehicle traffic in the same travel area. Yield roadways serve bidirectional motor vehicle traffic withoul lane markings (Figure r-7).

Yield roadways are appropriate on narrow roads with very low volumes and low vehicle speeds within built-up areas, particularly near residential land uses where most traffic is famiiiar with prevailing road conditions. They are useful on roads that do not have curb and gutter.

The paved two-waytravel lane shouldbe narrow (tz-zo feet) to encourage slowtravel speeds and require courtesy yielding when vehicles traveling in opposile directions meet. If desired, parking may be located on the paved roadway surface or on gravel or soil shoulders outside of the paved roadway. The parking lane may also serve as a puli-out area while yielding. When possible, the parking lane should be constructed with a contrasting material (such as bituminous, crushed stone, or turf) to differentiate the lane from the travel area.

The US DOT Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report and AASHTO Guidelines for Geometric Design of Low-Volume Roads (znd edition,2o1.g) provide extensive guidance on lhese facilities.

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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking encourages ridership by supporting the finai stage of a bicycle trip. Locations with high ridership, including civic, residenlial, commercial, and office spaces, are excellent candidates for bicycle parking. At these locations, both short-term and long-term parking should be accommodated.

Short-term bicycle parking is temporary bicycle parking intended for visilors, typically used for less than two hours. Bicycle racks are a common form of short-term parking. Installing bicycle racks near main entrances also helps blcyclists feel welcome and encourages them to ride lheir bicycle again on a return trip. Bike parking should be located in well-lit areas to discourage theft.

Bicycle racks thal allow al leasl two points of contact, such as the wheei and frame, provrde the most protection against theft and accidental damage.

Long-term bicycle parking is intended for employees, students, commuters, and residents to protect bicycles for extended periods, Long-term facilities are more secure than short-term bicycle parking and should fully protect bicycles from theft and weather. Long-lerm bicycle parklng includes bike lockers, bike cages, and bike rooms:
, Bike lockers are outdoor enclosures that accommodate one or two bicycles and are usually Ieased on a monthly basis or paid short-term use.
n Bike cages are fully enclosed, roofed shelters lhat house racks of bicycle parking, typically found at schools.
u Bicycle rooms are commonly found inside office or residential buildings, and provide secure indoor parking. Bicycle rooms may feature amenities such as bike pumps and quick-fix tools for employees and residents.

The Association of Pedestrian and Blcycle Professionals (APBP) Essentials of Bicycle Parking:

Selecting and Installing Bicycle Parking That Work guide is a comprehensive resource for bicycle parking.

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Additionat Resources
The following documents are general resources for designing and implementing walking and biking facllities:
) NACTO Urban Bikeway Gulde, znd Edition (zot4)
, NACTO Urban Streets Design Guide (zory)
u NACTO Transit Street Design Guide (zot6)
n FHWA Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations (zot8) , FHWA Small and Rural Multi-Modal Networks Gulde (zot6) ) FHWA Separated Bicycle Lane Planning and Design Guide (zot5) n FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide (zotg)
, AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition (zotz) , Caltrans Highway Design Manuai (zozo)
n Caltrans Design Information Bulletin (DIB) 94 Complete Streets: Contextual Design Guidance (zoz4)
n Caltrans Class IV Bikeway Guidance (DIB Bg-oz) (zozz) , League of American Bicyclists Benchmarking Bike Networks (zozz) n Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic (CROW Manual) (zotl) > ITE Recommended Practices on Accommodating Pedestrian and Bicyclists al Interchanges (zot6)
) APBP Essentials of Bicycle Parking: Selecting and Installing Bicycle Parking That Works (zotS) ' r,i..-l.r'
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Non-lnfrastructure and Supporting Programs
Beyond improving physical infrastructure for biking and walking supporting programs can expand the comforl, safely, and use of aclive transportation.

Education and Encouragement
Bicycle educational programs help bolh children and adults learn to ride bicycles safely. These programs can be made a regular part of the curriculum at the elementary school and middle school Ievel and offered to adults through community educalion programs. Safe walking programs can also be included at the elementary level.

Schools, recrealion programs, and community groups can encourage biking and walking through bike rodeos, helmet giveaways, fun runs, walkathons, and walk to school events. Programs such as walking school buses and biking school buses (also known as bike trains), programs in which kids and families walk or bike to school in groups, are other good opportunities for neighborhood schools to encourage walking. Local running, walking, hiking, and biking events encourage actlve engagement for adults. Bike-to-work events can be used as a way to increase bicycle commuting.

Enforcement
In many areas, Iocal 1aw enforcement
partners with local schools to slep up
enforcement of good driver behaviors
around pedestrians and bicyclists
at the beginning of the school year.

Similar enforcement efforts at other
Iocations frequented by pedestrians
can further help pedestrians and
bicyclists. Periodic enforcement actions
along shared-use paths can also help
alleviate concerns about personal
safety along them.

Evaluation
Counters, both automated and manual,
can be used to count bicyclists and
pedestrrans using on-street facilities
as well as shared-use paths. This
data to track walking and biking
in the community, support future
grant applications and direct future
improvement efforts. Bicycle and
pedestrian counts, frequently included
as parl of traffic counts that are often
performed when developing roadway
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Maintenance
Many areas have informal maintenance policies for walking and biking facilities and often rely on citizen reports for issues. While this is acceptable for some maintenance issues, such as pedestrtan signals and other facilities that need infrequent maintenance, more formal policies help assure thal regular maintenance is used to keep facilities accessible and safe. Formal maintenance poiicy that addresses both incidental and periodic maintenance for bicycle and pedestrian facilities systematize good practices, ensuring that lhey carry forward, and address other ongoing or periodic maintenance issues.

Maintenance should include regular shoulder or brke lane sweeping on corridors frequently used by bicyclists or other users, especially where there are no sidewalks, and incidental sweeping pollcies to address debris that may accumulate. A regular program of vegelation maintenance reduces incidences of overgrown vegetation restricting or obstrucling bikeways, sidewalks, and shared-use paths.

Sidewalk maintenance is frequently the responsibility of the property owner. Adding or increasing financial assistance or advisory programs for sidewalk and vegetation maintenance can help improve pedestrian conditions.
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Traffic calming devices include a wide range of design treatments capable of reducing vehicle speeds and thus improving the safety and comfort of the transportation network for all users.

Reducing vehicle speeds makes travel safer for both bicycles and pedestrians.

Vertical deflection devices cause drivers to experience a physical response that is aggravated when traveling at high speeds. Many existing streets can be retrofitted with vertical measures.

Horizontal deflection devices are used to deflect vehicles from traveling at high speeds. Horizontal defiection measures require drivers to navigate laterally and consequentially reduce speed.

Narrowing traffic calming devices are a sub-category of horizontal deflection traffic calming devices. Wider roads are associated with greater crash rates and higher impact speeds. Narrowing roadways often leads to decreased vehicle speeds and improves safety.

Restriping narrower travel lanes for vehicle traffic via centerline and edgeline striping can reduce motor vehicle speed. Cross-hatch pavement marking applied to outer edge of a roadway to create a shoulder and reduce lane widths if the space is not used for a blke lane or parking. In many Iocations, interior traffic lanes can be narrowed to ro feel or less to encourage lower speeds.

Narrow ianes can make room in the roadway right of way for painted medians, center turn lanes, bicycle lanes, or parking.

Road Diets
Road diets reduce the number of travel lanes. This is typically done by converting a four lane road into a three lane road with a two-way-left-turn lane and bike lanes. The space created by removing lanes can also be used for painted medians or parking.

Wayfinding
Wayfinding signage can be used on both bicycle
and pedestrian facilities to direct users to
connecting facilities and key destinations. Good
wayfinding signs can also encourage pedestrians
and bicyclists to vislt local business. These signs
provide lhe most value at path junctions and at
intersections of key bicycling and walking routes.

Chapter 98 of the California MUTCD provides
guidance on sign design and installation. These
standard signs may also be augmented by signs
depicting distances in miles to encourage walking
and bicycling. Cities such as Kingsburg and
neighborhoods or regions with distinctive branding can also include this branding ln these signs, As noted previously, bike route designations and signage can also be used to assist with wayfinding on roadways without other marked bike facilities.

Lighting
Good lighting in areas with walking and biking deters crime, increases safety and perceptions of safety for all users and thus can also increase walking and biking outside of daylight hours.

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Crime Prevention Through EnvironmentaI Design
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) can also be used to reduce the fear and incidence of crime and improve the quality of life by creating attractive, livable, and safe places. CPTED relies on four main strategies that can be employed in the development of active transportation facilities :
> Natural surveillance: The placement of physical features (windows, Iighting, landscaping), activities (waiting for transit, sitting on a bench, walking), and people in a way that maximizes visibility of buildings, people, parking areas, and entrances. Natural surveillance can increase the number of eyes on the street and create visual connections between the street, sidewalk, and nearby land uses.
n Natural access control: Directing the flow of people by conlrolling access to and through a site to decrease the opportunity for crime by design elements (walkways, lighting, signage, landscaping, and physical barriers) can direct users to public routes and areas and discourage access to private areas.
> Territorial reinforcement: Use of physical attributes (fences, landscaping, sidewalks, and signage) to express ownership, distinguish between private and public space and define property lines.
> Maintenance: Continued use of a space for its intended purpose. Proper maintenance can serve as an additional expression of ownership and can help maximize public safety and visibility of a space, while deterioration and debris can indicate lack of concern and control and encourage unintended uses.
1,-20 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Safety
The overall goals and strategies for this plan are based upon the Safe System approach. The Safe System approach acknowledges that humans make mistakes but seeks to ensure that those mistakes do not result in serious injuries for any road user. Knowing that the human body is vulnerable, it seeks to limit the kinetic energy transferred in a crash to a level a body can withstand when designing and operaling a transportation network.

The Safe System approach incorporates five elements of a safe transportation system - safe road users, safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care. This approach means that responsibility for road safety is nol born solely by road users. While road users are responsible for their own behavior and abiding by laws and regulations and exhibiting due care and proper behavior on the transportation system, safety is a shared responsibility with those who design, operate, and maintain the transportation network, including the automotive industry, iaw enforcement, elected officials, and government bodles.

In a Safe System, roadway system designers provide safe roadways by using engineering standards, guidance from organizations such as Caltrans and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and engineering judgment to create context-sensitive safety solutions.

To evaluate walking and biking safety, injury collisions from zot6 lo 2o2'J" involving people walking or biking were reviewed. Further details of this analysis is provided for each city and the unincorporated county in Chapter 5 to 1.6.

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Electric Mobitity Devices
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other electric mobility devices such as electric scooters are a rapidly growing new transportalion alternalive in cities and other areas in California. These devices provide a potential option to cover longer travel distances and steeper grades. Bike share companies that include electric bikes and electric scooter rentals are common in many cities. By improving personal mobility without requiring use of a car, these devices may also be an appealing option to aging but active populations.

E-Bikes
The definition of an e-bike per CVC 372.5 ts "an electric bike is a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts." California designates three classes of e-bikes (CVC Section 312.5):
u Class r - low-speed pedai-assisted electric blcycle: Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches zo mph.
u Class z - Iow-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches zo mph. , Class 3 - speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle: Bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaiing, and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches zB mph.

Class r and z e-bikes are generally treated similarly to regular bicycles:
> There is no minimum age to ride.
> Helmets are required for ages t7 and under.
, AIIowed on all classes of bikeways, unless prohibited by the local jurisdiction (CVC Section 21207 .5).

Class 3 e-bikes have more limilations on their use:
, Riders must be 16 years of age or older.
, A helmet is required for all riders.
n They are allowed on Class II bike lanes or Class III bike routes, but not allowed on Class I shared-use paths or Class IV separated bikeways (CVC Section 21207.5). '1,-22 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Etectric Scooters
CaiiforniaVehicle Code defines an electric scooter as a'(motorized scooter": anytwo-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also have a driver seat that does not interfere with the ability of the rider to stand and ride and may aiso be designed to be powered by human propulsion (California Vehicle Code Section 4o7 9.Limitations on their use include:
, Riders must use Class II bike lanes when they are present (CVC Section 21229). , Motorized scooters are not allowed on roads with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour, uniess in a Class II bike lane or Class IV separated bikeway (CVC section 21235). This prohibition includes street designated as Class III bicycle routes. A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the operation of a motorized scooter outside of a Class I1 or Class IV bikeway on a highway with a speed limit of up to 35 miles per hour. , Motorized scooters are allowed on all other classes of bikeways unless prohibited by the locai jurisdiction (CVC Section 21,230).
o Riders are prohibited from using sidewalks, except when entering or leaving adjacent property. > A helmet is required for all riders under 18 years of age. u A valid driver's license or lnstruction permit is required. , Speeds are limited to r5 miles per hour,
u Leaving a scooter on its side on a sidewalk, or otherwise parking one so that there was not an adequate path for pedestrians, is prohibited.

Electrically Motorized Boards
According to California Vehicle Code, the term "electrically motorized board" is any wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding with a maximum speed of zo miles per hour. The device may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion (CVC Section3B.5). , Use is restricted to roads with speed limlts of 35 miles per hour or less, unless operated in a Class II or Class IVbikeway. On other bikeways, speed is limited to 15 miles per hour (CVC Section 21294).
u Riders must be 16 years of age or older.
, A helmet is required for all riders.

Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
According to California Vehicle Code, the term "electric personai assistive mobility device" (EPAMD) means a self-balancing, non-tandem two-wheeled device that can turn ln place, with a maximum speed of. tz.5 miles per hour (CVC Section 313). The most common example is the Segway. "Pedestrian" includes use of EPMADs (CVC Section 467). EPAMDs can operate on bikeways and sidewalks unless prohlbited by the local jurisdiction, bul must yield to pedestrians (CVC Sections ztz9r.5 and ztz\z).

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Laws for each electric device are different. E-bikes generally have more options for locallons to ride, as summarized in Table 1-1.When determining access for electric bicycles and other eleclric devices, the following issues should be consldered:
> Electric mobility devices provide increased mobility for users who are less able to use regular bicycles due to age or disability.
n Terrain with frequent elevation changes may discourage some people from walking or bicycling as transportation. Electric mobility devices may encourage more people to reduce use of motor vehicles.
u Higher-speed electric mobility devices may generally be faster than most bicycles and pedestrians.
u Some non-eiectric bike users and pedestrians may consider e-brkes and other powered to detract from their experience on bikeways and trails.
n Consideration should be given to regulating parking and storage of devices so that they do not impede pedestrian or other traffic, in particular through the use of corrals. u The data that bike and scooter share companies collect can be valuable to a jurisdiction seeking to understand the movement of people and planning for them.

Table rr Permitted Access of Electric Mobility Devices on Bikeways in CaliforniaVehicle Code Class 1 E-Bike Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed
Class I
Shared-Use Path
Class ll
Bike Lane
Class lll
Bike Route
Class lV
Separated Bikeway Device*
Class 2 E-Bike Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed
Class 3 E-Bike Prohibited Allowed Allowed Prohibited
Motorized Scooter** Allowed Allowed Allowed
(speed limit < 35 mph) Allowed
Electrically Motorized
Board
Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed
Electric Personal Assistive
Mobility Device
Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed
Notes: *Local jurisdictions nny enact further restrictions. **Outside o-f bikewa\,s, not allou,ed on roads with speed limits in excess of 25 or 35miles per hour (see discttssion) Source: CaliforniaVehicle Code 2023, Fehr dt Peers,2023 t-24 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Policy Options
Electric scooters have spread rapidly into different cities, but some concerns have attended their spread. A large concern with scooters has been their mixing with much slower pedestrian traffic.

Some cities have responded by prohibiting sidewalk use, but on streets with fast vehicles and heavy traffic without bike lanes, they may be forced to mix with vehicular traffic, which may be Iess comfortable or safe and reduce overall use. Speed limits for scooters are another option, but enforcement may be challenging.

Jurisdictions have several policy options for e-bikes and other eiectric mobility devices. Different policies may be enacted for each device. Access options include:
n Continue with existing access as allowed by state law. . This option provides the most mobility and accessibility for those who use these transportation options.
, Prohibit access to sidewalks and Class I shared-use paths, where pedestrians are also present, but continue access to other bikeways.
. This option separates the slowest and some of the fastest users of the path, but will not eliminbte all fast riders, as regular bicycles may travel as fast as or faster than e-devices . This option would result in more e-devices mixing with motor vehicle traffic. . In some locations, there may be no access for electric scooters, which are prohibited from roads with speed limits greater than 35 mph unless a bike lane or separated bikeway is available.
, For Class 3 e-bikes, prohibit access to all bikeways except Class III bike routes. . This option provides the greatesl restriction and separation. . This option would force e-devices to mix wilh vehicular traffic, which may be less comfoitable or safe and reduce overall use of e-devices, and under some conditions may be prohibited by slate law.
|urisdictions may also develop policies concerning parking and storage of these devices, especially sharing systems) to minimize impacts on flows of pedestrians and other vehicles. These policies may require use of corrals, prohibit blocking of entrances, or other aspects.

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RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS AND POLICIES
Many local, regional, state, and federal plans and other documents were reviewed in development of this ATP. These plans and documents contain goals and policies and specrfic programs and requirements related to active transportalion. Each of these documents is summarized in Appendix C.

LOCALJURISDTCTTONS
Each jurisdiction has its own policies and requirements related to bicycling and walking. The documents containing these policies and requiremenls include > existing bicycle and pedestrian plans,
n general plans,
, standard drawings,
) municipal codes, and
o specific plans and other plans.

Specific local plans and documents for each jurisdiction are discussed in Appendix C .

REGIONAL
The following regional plans were reviewed in the development of the ATP:
> Fresno Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy
, Fresno County Transportation Authority Measure C
, Fresno Council of Governments Transportation Needs Assessment > Fresno Council of Governments Regional Safety Plan
n Golden State Corridor Design Plans
, Caltrans Bicycle Guide for District 6
, Caltrans District 6 Active Transportation Plan

STATE AND FEDERAL
Several state and federai pians and other documents contain goals, policies, and requirements relevant to the ATP.
, California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
, California Green Building Code
, California Assembly BiII Zz
, California Senate BilI375
, California Assembly B11l 1358
, California Assembly BLII T 43
, US DOT Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Regulations and Recommendations
u US Americans with Disabilities Act
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Chapter 2

EXISTING

CONDITIONS
This chapter describes current conditions for walking and biking in the Fresno County region. The exisling networks are presented along with a description of the socioeconomic and land use context of walking and biking. Specific maps and descriptions for each city and the county are presented in Chapters 5 to 17.

CLIMATE
Although much of Fresno County is flat and the relatively dry climate is conducive to bicyciing and walking, other local environmental conditions make active transportation more challenging. The land is more hilly toward the
eastern side of the county. Summers are hot, with average high temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit and
daily high temperatures frequently exceeding roo degrees Fahrenheit. Air quality in the region frequently reaches the unheaithy range or higher due to both ground-level ozone and particulate matter.

RAI LROADS AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPM ENT PATTERNS
Much of the Fresno region was originally settled adjacent to railroads. Railroads historically served the packing industry and continue to serve businesses in the region today.

Amtrak also serves passengers in the region with a station in the city of Fresno. Many communities were developed
with streets parallel and perpendicular to the railroads.

Because the railroads generally traverse the Central Valley in a northwest/southeast orientation, the first streets in these communities were developed at a similar orientation. Later street development in these cities often occurred in a north/ south or east/west orientation. Intersections formed where these developments meet are often at angles which make
crossing more difficult for pedestrians and bicyclists.

In cities where the railroad stili exists, railroad crossings aiso frequently creale barriers due to poor pavement or sidewalk gaps.

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HIGH VOLUME REGIONAL ROADS
Communities in Fresno County are connected by many roads that serve large volumes of traffic, often at high speeds. Some of these roads are state routes controlled by Caltrans, while other roads are controlled by Fresno County. Limited access freeways often have few points at which pedestrians and bicyclist can cross. Other regional roads often have motor vehicles traveling at high speeds, making travel uncomfortable and stressful for pedestrians and bicyclist. Speeds may be lower when these roads pass through cities and unincorporated communities, but may stiil be higher than on local roads. Motor vehicle volumes are frequenlly stiil high, especialiy compared to local roads, making them more stressful for pedestrians and bicyclists.

In addition to serving as conneclors across the county, these roads sometimes serve as main streets in cities and unincorporated communities. There these roads serve pedestrians, bicyclists, and local vehicle traffic as well as traffic moving between communities. Careful design is especialiy important in these locations to ensure that these roads serve all users, are safe for all users, and do not serve as a barrier to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Manning Avenue is an example of one of these high volume regional connecting roads. Manning Avenue is an east-west road spanning Fresno County, passing through the cities of San loaquin, Parlier, and Reedley and the unincorporated community of Raisin City. In Parlier, the road is the locatlon of many local businesses and iocal apartments and is the expected location of much future development. Similar conditions exist in the other communities along Manning Avenue and other regional high volume roads.

OTHER FACTORS
Several other local conditions affect walking and bicycling in the Fresno County region:
u Gaps in active transportation networks: Walking and bicycling networks have developed unevenly resulting in gaps. A sidewalk may serve one block or a few houses along a block but then be interrupted by another block or stretch of houses without sidewalks. Such conditions force pedestrians to walk along the road shoulder or in the street. Marked, improved crossings may not exist at busy intersections even if sidewalks are present. Similarly, gaps in bicycling networks may force bicyclists to mix with motor vehicles on busy, fast roads. , Lack of related infrastructure: Some neighborhoods lack curb and gutter and slorm drainage.

Sidewalks and paths can be difficult to construct and matntain if this infrastructure is not present. Adding this infrastructure dramatically increases the cost of deveioping active transportation facilities.
u Lighting: Some streets, especially in unincorporated communities, do not have streetlights or have streetlights that are widely spaced. Several public comments requested improved lighting to increase safety and perceptions of safety, which will increase walking and bicycling. > Loose dogs: Several public comments also noted that loose dogs are a deterrent to walking and bicycling in several cities and unincorporated communities. 2-2 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

D ISADVANTAG ED COMMU N ITI ES
Service to disadvantaged communities is a key metric in applications to many grant funding programs lncluding California's Active Transportation Program. This plan presents seven different indicators of disadvanlaged communities, sometimes referred to as environmental justice communities:
n Household median income - census tracts with median househoids under Boo/o of the statewide median.
, CalEnviroScreen /+.o score percentile - a measure of environmental health by census tract.

Inputs include socioeconomic factors, population characteristics, pollution factors, and environmental factors. Tracts wlth higher percentiles are more disadvantaged. The worst scoring 2Jo/o are identified.
n Free or reduced price meal eligibility - the share of students at a school who are eligibie for subsidized meals. Schools with more lhanT5o/o eligible are most disadvantaged. , California Healthy Places Index - A measure of the community conditions shaping health outcomes. Factors include economics, education, transportalion, soclal, neighborhood, housing, clean environment, and healthcare access. Census tracts in the worst scoring z5Vo are considered disadvantaged by the ATP guidelines.
u Federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) - Launched by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Federai agencies are implementing the Iustice4o initiative, which seeks to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of Federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by poilution. Communities are considered disadvantaged if lhey are in a census tract that meets the threshold for at least one of the tool's eight categories of burden and corresponding economic indicator.
, US DOT Equitable Transportation Community (etC) Explorer Tool - A measure of the cumulative burden communities experience, as a result of underinvestment in transportation, in the following five components: Transportation Insecurity, Climate and Disaster Risk Burden, Environmental Burden, Health Vulnerability, and Social Vulnerabilily.

It is designed to complement the CEIST by providing users deeper insight into the transportation disadvantage component of CEJST. Census tracts scoring in the worst 25 percent are considered to be disadvantaged by the Active Transportation Program. u FCOG Environmental Justice Areas - The FCOG Environmental Justice Subcommittee defined the environmental justice area as the travel demand model lravel analysis zones (TAZs) within Fresno County with a concentration of minority and/or low-Income population equal to or greater than the Fresno County average. This methodology has been implemented by several other major metropolitan planning organizations in California in assessing equity in their regions.

Specific descriptions for each jurisdiction are presented in Chapters 5 to 17. Many areas covered by this plan have one or more indicators of disadvantaged community status.

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CONNECTIONS WITH TRANSIT
The primary transit provider in the jurisdictions covered by this plan is the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency, which has extensive routes across Fresno County. Other transit providers serving Fresno County destinations include
, Fresno Area Express, serving the City of Fresno and adjacent communities; o Clovis Transit, serving Clovis and adjacent communities; u Kings Area Rural Transit, connecting Hanford to the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area with stops in Laton and Selma; and
u The Dinuba Connection, with service to Reedley.

These agencies provide fixed route and demand-responsive transit service. Buses are provided with bike racks by each of these agencies. Transit stops are shown on the key deslinations maps for each jurisdiction presented in Chapters 5 to 17.

This Rural Transit bus serves the City of Huron and nearby communities 2-4 FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Chapter 3

PLANNED NETWORKS

AND PROGRAMS
This chapter discusses the planned walking networks, biking networks, and supporting facilities and programs for the Fresno County region.

Walking and Biking Networks
The build-out pedestrian and bicycle networks are the long-term vision of the active transportation facilities for the region. The networks include shared-use paths, bike lanes and routes, sidewalks, and crosswalk improvements. The proposed networks are designed to connect to neighborhoods in each community, to provide access to key destinations, and to serve as recreational assets. Details of each jurisdiction's networks are presented in Chapters 5 to 17.

The networks were developed with lhe following primary considerations:
) connectivity to key destinations, especially schools, parks, and civic buildings; , collision history;
) previous plans;
) connections to adjacent jurisdictlons' networks;
u discussions with jurisdiction staff, school district staff, and law enforcement; and u public comment.

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CROSSING AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Several crossing improvement projects are also proposed in Chapters 5 to 17 to improve pedestrian comfort and safety. The decision to install a marked crosswalk or other crosswalk enhancement should take into account good engineering judgment, engineering study, and/or other necessary considerations as appropriate for each individual Iocation. Some of these considerations include u Pedestrian travel demand. Demand should include both existing demand and iatent demand, the increase in pedestrians that would result from the improvement. , Service of a facility or use that generates higher pedestrian travel or serves a vulnerable population (for example, children, elderly, persons with disabilities). This may include schools, hospitals, senior centers, recrealion/community centers, Iibraries, parks, or trails. Service of such facilities can justify pedestrian improvements to areas of demand less than zo pedestrians/ hour.
u Sight distance requirements, using appropriate stopping sight distance guidance from AASHTO's A Policy on Geometric Design for Highways and Streets or the Caltrans Highway Design Manuai. u Delay to pedestrian movements.
> Distance to nearest crossing.
u Guidance of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and FHWA's Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations Depending on the characteristics of a specific location, a marked crosswalk alone may not be sufficient to ensure efficient function for all users and mainlain pedestrian safety. FHWA's Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations provides information on how to select the most appropriate treatment for a specific location. Thal guide and other resources shouid be used as appropriate by the designer when the recommendations of this plan are implemented.

With consideration of this guide, this plan uses three levels of crosswalk treatments for its planning purpose as shown in Table 3-r.

Table g- r Recommended CrosswalkTreatments snd Enhancements Low
All of the following:
> High visibility crosswalk
> Signs
> Pavement word markings
Medium
All of the following:
> Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
> High visibility crosswalk
> Signs
) Pavement word markings
Hlgh
All of the following:
>Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon or Pedestrian Signal
> High visibility crosswalk
> Signs
) Pavement word markings
Sot.trce: Fe/tr d, Peels, 202-7
Level Recommended Treatment Or Enhancement
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HIGH VOLUME REGIONAL CONNECTING ROADS
As discussed in Chapter z, Existing Conditions, the region is connecled by many roads that serve large volumes of traffic, often at high speeds. Where these roads pass through cities or unincorporated communities, speeds are generally slower, but traffic volumes are frequently still hlgh, and the roads must serve pedestrians, bicyclists, and local vehicle traffic as well as traffic movingbetween communitres. Careful design is required to ensure that these roads are safe for a1l users, and do not serve as a barrier to bicyclists and pedeslrians.

To serve the needs of all of these different users, Caltrans developed Main Streel, California: A Guide for Improving Community and Transportation Vitality, mosl recently updaled in zor3. This documenl provides guidance to create streets lhal are multimodal, livable, and sustainable. It provided good guidance for use when regronal roads pass through cities. Princlples described in this documenl include
, fiexibility in design, taking the context of the project iocation into consideration; ,, parlnerships between agencies, communities, and stakeholders to develop collaborative options for funding, maintaining, and operating these streets;
, developing main streets for all, providing people the freedom to choose their preferred modes of travel;
) creating livable main streets, which improve a community's quality of life and unique sense of place; and
) crealing sustainable main streets, supporting stewardship of natural resources, economic resources, and sociai resources.

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Many strategies are available to fulfill these principles on streets in cities and communities in Fresno County. These strategies include
u addition of traffic calming features to reduce vehicle speeds; ) reducing vehlcle lane widths;
) using road drets to allocate space to bicyclists and other uses; , pedestrian refuge islands and curb extensions or bulb-outs; and u modifying intersections to better serve pedestrians and blcyclists, including use of . pedestrian countdown timers,
. Ieading pedestrlan intervals, and
. bicycle detection.

In rural areas outside of cities and unincorporated communities, bike lanes, separated bikeways, or shared-used paths should be used to support walking and biking.

BICYCLE PARKING
Current bicycle parking and recommended additions to bicycle parking are presented for each jurisdiction in Chapters 5 Lo 17. However, data was not available from all jurisdictions to determine where bicycle parking exists and where it should be added. To support these recommendations, this plan recommends developing a countywide project to survey schools, parks, and public buildings to identify places where bicycle parking should be installed or improved. The project should then implement new bicycle parking meeting the standards discussed in Chapter 1, Introduction, at the recommended locations. Business owners should be encouraged to work with local jurisdictions to provide bicycle parking in visible areas in commercial districts to entice riders to stop and frequent local businesses.

SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
Several improvements to other supporting programs are also recommended for the jurisdictions covered by this plan. General informalion about these programs is provided in Chapter r. Specific recommendations are provided here.

Education and Encouragement
Many of the jurisdictions within the region have few education and encouragement programs.

Coilaborating with other organizations provides a good opportunity to engage the community. In the region, groups such as Cultiva La Salud and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability have hosted successful events that encourage active transportation and other healthy activities in disadvantaged communities. Hosting events with these organizations will allow jurisdiction staff to reach local children and other residents more effectively.

The California Office of Traffic Safety also provides grants for education, encouragement, and enforcement efforts aimed at improving pedestrian and bicyclist safely. Appendix E, Funding Sources, provides more delails on these programs.

Personal Safety and Lighting
Local jurisdictions should also conslder other improvements to the community environment that wili enhance residents' safety and perceptions of safely. Adding lighting improvements can deter crime and increase walking and bicycling outside of daylight hours. Enforcing leash laws and otherwise deterring loose dogs will also diminish another delerrent to walking and bicycling frequently noted in Fresno County.
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts
Most jurisdictions have not completed bicycle or pedestrian counts to evaluate use of exlsting facilities. Fresno COG has bicycle and pedestrian counters available that can be used to measure use of facilities. Bicycle and pedeslrian counts can also be included as part of traffic counts that are often performed when developing roadway improvements.

Wayfinding
Most jurisdictions do not have wayfinding signage. Good wayfinding signs can direct users to connecting facilities and key destinations also encourage pedestrians and blcyclists to visit local business. These signs are recommended at trail junctions and at intersections of key bicycling and walking routes.

Maintenance
Many jurisdictions do not have maintenance policies for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Although funds for maintenance are limited in many jurisdictions, clear mai.nlenance policies can make best use of existing funding to make biking and walking safer and encourage more blking and walking.

Expenditure Tracking
Many jurisdictions do not have the ability to summarize historical expendltures on bicycle and pedestrian improvements and maintenance. Adding the ability to summarize such expenditures wili ailow easier tracking of investments in these facilities and support fulure grant appiications.

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POTENTIAL OUTCOMES
Following implementation of the planned networks and supporting programs, substantial improvements may be achieved in active lransportation use and safely of pedestrians and bicyclists.

By increasing the facilities available to users, mode share may increase to levels seen in other comparable cities. As the network continues to expand towards build-out, usage may be expected to be similar to cities with comparable characteristics. Sacramento is a city in the Central Valley with a comparable climate to that of the Fresno County region. Sacramento currently has a 3.oolo walking mode share and a t.5o/o bicycling mode share. Some cities already have mode shares thal are close to or exceed those of Sacramento. A good comparison for those cities is Palo AIto, a California city with more developed infrastructure. Palo Alto has a walking mode share of 1,.2o/o and a bicycling mode share of. 7.60/o. Though no srngle city is exactly comparable, these comparisons provide reasonable targets to achieve by implementing the ATP. Achieving comparable mode shares in Fresno County jurisdictions would result in large trip increases in most areas, as shown in Table 3-1. As discussed in Chapter 2, Existing Conditions, because these numbers are based on commute trips and do not include shopping, school, or recreational trips, or commuters who only walk or bike to work part time, the actual number of future trips is likely to be higher than these estimates.

By implementing this plan, pedestrian and bicyclist safety will also be improved and the number of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists will also be reduced. A 5oo/o or greater reduction in injuries and fatalities is a reasonable expectation if all aspects of this plan, including supporting programs' are implemented. In addition to these direct health improvements due to collision reduction, implementation will also support increased physical activity by region residents, improving community health by reducing incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, Type z diabetes, mentai illness, and obesity.

Table 3- t Trips to Work by Walking and Bicycling
Coalinga
Firebaugh
Fowler
Huron
Kerman
Kingsburg
Mendota
Orange Cove
Parlier
Sanger
San Joaquin
Fresno County 6,L73 r.5% 12,345
Note: Workers aged t6 years and olde4 excludes percentage ofemPloyees that workfrom home.

Sources: [,/.5. Census zorT -zozz American Community Survey, zoz3; Fehr & Peers, zozj 82 31
38 35 I.5o/o
88 I.5o/o
57 223

0.0%

0.3%

0.0%
o.7%
ts%

0.o%
0 0
8 0
4t
74 0
48 93 r.5%
168
t4

0.0%

0.0%
0 0
0 0

1.5%
r.5%
1,.5%

4.5%
L5%
L.5%

1.5%
\5%

3.0% 1,,646 O.4o/o
131, 2.4o/o 229 4.2%
4 O.2o/o 62 3.0%
0 0.0% 76 3.0o/o
0 o.0% 7I 3.O%
1r7 2.O% L76 3.0%
94 t.9% r49 3.O%
34 0.9% 115 3.0%
64 2.O% 96 3.0%
31 0.5% 185 3.0%
280 2.5% 47L 4.2%
9 0.9% 29 3.0%
J urisd iction
Walking Bicycling
Future
Share
Current
Estimate
Cu rre nt
Share
Future
Estimate
Future
Share
Cu rrent
Estimate
Current
Share
Future
Estimate
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6,r73 L.5%
Chapter 4

IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of the planned walking and biking networks is anticipated to occur in multiple ways:
u through active transportation projects pursued to implement this plan; n in conjunction with adjacent land development projects as each jurisdiction requires those projects to construct roadway and sidewalk frontage improvements in accordance with jurisdiction standards and the planned facilities identified in this plan; and , in conjunction with maintenance and capacity enhancement projects, such as slurry seals, pavement reconstruction, roadway widening, or sidewalk rehabiiitation projects.

Active transportation projects will be implemented based upon the priorities identified in the nexl section. Implementation will require many years to complete; implementation of priority projects will be targeted for completion in the next five to ten years. Implementation of each project is dependent upon avallability and acquisilion of funding. Projects requiring land acquisition or utility relocation will require extra time to implement. Improvements associated wilh work on adjacent roadways or development of adjacent land uses will provide opportunitles for implementation relatively easily or at lower cost than if implemented separately. In these cases, lower priority improvements may be implemented before higher-priority improvements, depending on the location of these land development and roadway projects. Implementation of each project is also dependent on detailed feasibility and design studies based on local conditions.

Completion of projects in this plan should be reported by jurisdiction staff to the city councils and board of supervisors and on each city's website. Fresno COG will update this plan periodically to reflect changing conditions and needs and progress toward completion.

PRIORITIZATION
The elements of these networks were prioritized as "High Priority)) or "Other" (not high priority) for all jurlsdictions based on several criteria:
) proximity to key destinations, including schools, parks, bus stops, and activity centers; o collision locations;
o disadvantaged community indicators;
) senior and youth populations;
, public comment; and
, judgment of local jurisdiction staff.

Lists of projects with priorities are provided in Appendix D, Projects, Priorities, and Cost Estimates.

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COSTS
The estimated costs to implement each type of faciiity are provided in Appendix D and summarized in Table 4-1. Summarized costs for each jurisdiction are provided in Chapters 5 to 17. On-street bike routes and bike lanes are the least expensive to construct per mile, while separated bikeways, sidewalks, and shared-use paths are most expensive to construct. If roads must be widened, utilities relocated, or land acquired to implement any of these facilities, costs will increase.

However, many of these facilities may be implemented during development of adjacent land uses or in conjunction with other projects. Therefore, some of these costs will not be directly borne by the jurisdiction.

Project cost estimates are based on local unit cost estimates. These estimales were developed based on relevant project experience in the area. Assumptions for each bikeway type and details of these estimates are described in Appendix D. Note that these are high-level cost estimates, therefore more detailed study and design of individual project will be required to refine them.

Table 4-r Project CostEstimates
Sidewalk s369,600 s10,733,800 s28,709,100
Facility Type Cost Per Mile High Priority Total
Shared-Use Path (Class l) s9ss,7oo 574,74s,297 5262,s69,0r8 Bike Lane (Class ll)* s401,400 s63,332,892 5193,442,688 Bike Route (Class lll)* s16,000 $874,400 54,206,240
Separated Bikeway (Class lV)* s633,600 $13,18s,216 579,698,624 lntersection lmprovements 5s,s66,900 s10,761,s00
Overcrossing s630,000 s63o,ooo
Total
*Distance measured by centerline
SSource: Fehr (t Peers, zoz3, Mark Thomas 6 Company, zoz3 s159,068,s0s Ss19,450,170
Unit costs for other equipment, including installation are presented in Table 5-z Table 4-z: IJnit Costs for Other Equipment
Bike Rack (each) s2,soo
Wayfi nding Signage (each) s7s0
Lighting (single street light) 515,000
Source : Fehr t, Peers, 2023, Mnrk Tltonns 6 Comp6ny, 2023 Equipment Type Cost
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FUNDING
Regional, state, and federal funding is available for walking and biking projects and programs.

Appendix E, Funding Sources, summarizes these funding sources including their applicability to projects, planning efforts, and programs proposed in this plan.

The foilowing funding sources are recommended as the most applicable for the projects in this plan:

Regional
, Fresno County Transportation Authority Measure C
" SJVAPCD Bikeway Incentive Program
State
> Active Transportation Program
o Highway Safety Improvement Program
u California Department of Parks & Recreation Recreational Trails Program Federal
, Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainabiiity and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program > Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAO Improvement Program , Surface Transportation Biock Grant (STBG) Program
, Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program
u Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards
, Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Programs , Safe Streets and Roads for AII (SS4A) Grant Program
> Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program
In addition to these funding programs, two.other funding sources may be considered:

Local Developer Fees: Local fees from land development projects can provide match funding or full implementation of projects where there is a nexus to the project.

Federal and State Earmarks: Opportunities to secure funding through federal and state legislation via earmarks has occurred at both the federal and state levels. There may be an opportunity to highlight the need for a project with Congressional Representatives and State Assembly members and Senators. Given the often short time frames for consideration, consider proactively developing a fact sheet with funding needs and benefits for potential projects in advance of a request.

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This chapter describes the current conditions and future plans for walking and biking in the City of Firebaugh.

EXISTING CONDITIONS
The City of Firebaugh is located in northwestern Fresno County adjacent to the San foaquin River, which flows along the east side of the City (see Figure r-r).

Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities
There are 33.6 miles of sidewalks and r.8 miles of bikeways within Firebaugh. These networks are summarized in Table 6-r and depicted in Figures 6-t and 6-2.

Table 6- t Summary of Existing Walking & Bicycling Facilities in Firebaugh Sidewalk 33.6
Shared Use Path (Class l) 1.8
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The following conditions are noted relevant to the safety and comfort of bicycling and walking in Firebaugh:
> Gaps exist in the sidewalk network at iocations in the downtown grid and throughout the industrial area along the western side of the city.
, The neighborhood at the northern edge of Firebaugh is only connected to the rest of the city by N Street (SR 33), which lacks pedestrian and bicycle facilities. > 12t]n Street serves as a connection between the industrial area of the city and commercial destinations, but lacks sidewalks on the north side of the street at the railroad crossing. > A Class i shared-use path is located on the river levee, with amenities such as directional trailhead signs and covered benches. The path is being developed and will extend from Type Miles
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Plans and Policies Related to Active Transportation
The following city plans and policres are relevant to biking and walking in Firebaugh:
> City of Firebaugh General Plan (zoo6)
> City of Firebaugh Bicycle Transportation Plan (zotl)
u Central Firebaugh Revitalization Plan (zool)
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These plans and policies are discussed in greater detail in Appendix C. Regronal, state, and federal plans and policies are also discussed in Appendix C.

Expenditures on Active Transportation Facilities
The City of Firebaugh spent nearly $z8o,ooo on projects lncluding walking and bicycling improvements from zotB
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> Concrete improvements and street rehabilitation: 4,033 square feet of sidewalk, Sror,39r
Maintenance
The city typically restripes sidewalks before school starts The City also budgets for sign replacement and replaces sign as needed. Other maintenance needs are handled as
they are reported or otherwise identified.

Education & Encouragement Programs
The Firebaugh Police Department conducts checks for
yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks and for school bus fiashing lights every morning during school commute
hours. The police department also has periodically given out bike and skateboard helmets. City staff, school staff, and police personnel are meeting to identify and address ongoing and emerging walking and biking safety issues
near schools in the city.

Key Destinations
Figure 6-3 shows key destinations for bicyclists and pedestrians in the City of Firebaugh Highlights include
> Schools in the area, including West Hills College Coalinga, Firebaugh Center; > Restaurants and businesses dornmtown;
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AII of Firebaugh meets one or more of the Active Transportation Program criteria for disadvantaged communities, described in Chapter z, Existing Conditions. o Median Household Income: All households in Firebaugh make less that 65 percent of the state median.
, Free & Reduced Price Meals for Schools: Half of schools wilh available data have over 90 percent of students eligible for free or reduced price meals, as shown in Figure 6-{. n CalEnviroScreen: Firebaugh is within the ro percent most disadvantaged areas in the state. > Healthy Places Index: Firebaugh is within the ro percent most disadvantaged areas in the state. n Federal Climate & Economic Iustice Tool: Firebaugh exceeds five or six categories in the screening tool.
n US DOT Equitable Transportation Community Disadvantaged Community Tool: The periphery of Firebaugh falls within the 15 through 20 percent most disadvantaged areas in the state, as shown in Figure 6-5.
> FCOG Environmental Iustice Areas: AII of Firebaugh is considered disadvantaged by this definition.

Because all of Firebaugh meets one or more of these criteria for disadvantaged communities, the challenges for walking and biking described at the beginning of this chapter are equity issues.

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Based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey, approximately o.z percent of Firebaugh workers commute to work by walking and zerc percent commute to work by bicycling. These shares are much less than the statewide averages, as shown in Table 6-2. However, these statistics only include workers who walk or ride every day, not those who do so occasionally, Reliable data on non-commute trips, including trips to school, trips for shopping, and recreational trips, is not readily available and not included in these estimates. Thus, the total number of biking and walking trips in Firebaugh is higher than shown here.

Table 6-z Firebaugh Trips toWorkby Bicycling tndWalking Firebaugh 0.0% 4 o.2%
California 440,483 2.4% 128,474 0.7%
Note: Workers aged t6 years and older, excludes percentage ofemployees thot workfrom home.

Source: L/.5. Census zotT -zozz American Community Survey, zozj; Fehr & Peers, zozj Collisions
There were six injury collisions reported between zot6 and zo27 that involved a pedestrian and one that involved a bicyclist, In this period, 1oo percent of collisions resulting in a fatality involved a person walking and rz percent of all collisions resulting in injury involved a bicyclist or pedestrian.

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PLANNED NETWORKS
The planned walking and biking networks for Firebaugh are summarized in Table 6-3 and mapped in Figures 6-B and 6-9. The networks include shared-use paths, bike lanes and routes, sidewalks, and crosswalk improvements. The proposed networks are designed to connect to Firebaugh's shared-use paths, to provide access to key destinations, and to serve as recreational assets. The sidewalk improvements also fill gaps in the sidewalk network and add crossing improvements to enhance safety near schools and across busy roads. Appendix D includes a list of these network improvements including locations and extents, lengths, high-level estimated costs, and priorilies.

Additionally, several of the high priority projects have been grouped into a single project.

Additional information to support a funding application for this project has been combined into a fact sheet, which is included in Appendix F.

Figure 6-7 also presents planned bike parking for Firebaugh. These planned bike parking Iocations supplement existing localions by adding parking at parks and near retail areas and other destinations.

Based on the indicators of disadvantaged communities discussed earlier in this section, these facilities all support disadvantaged communities.

Table 63: Summary of PlanneilWalking and Biking Facilities in Firebaugh Sidewalk 33.6 2.3 35.9
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Bike Route (Class lll)* 0.0 2.7 2.7
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TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT
Elsa Lopez and Council Members
Mario Gouveia, City Engineer
July 15,2024
Resolution No. 24-39

RECOMMENDATION

1. Accept Completion of Q Street and7th Street Waterline Replacement Project.

2. Authorize the Deputy City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County.

3. Authorize the City to make payment of retention monies to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. following the expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Firebaugh advertised the Q Street and 7th Street Waterline project on January 3,2024, January 10,2024, and January 17,2024, and bids were opened on January 25,2024. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and was awarded a contract for $356,631.00 on February 5,2024.

The project's construction phase started on March 18,2024, and the major work consisted of furnishing and installing 6-inch waterline, transferring water services, transferring2 fire hydrant assemblies and pulverizing and repaving of asphalt concrete on Q Street and 7th Street in the City of Firebaugh.

The Contractor completed all work within the time required in the Contract Documents. A final inspection was performed, and the work was found to be in compliance with the plans and specifications. Therefore, the work should be accepted as complete, and a Notice of Completion filed. If no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, retention in the amount of $27 ,148.28 should be paid to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The final construction contract cost inclusive of all authorized work was $542,965.58. Construction of this project will be paid using City Water Funds.

A summary of contract costs are as follows:

PROJECT COST SUMMARY
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 24-39

2. Notice of Completion
Contract Amount $ 3s6,631.00
Change OrderNo. 1 $ 85,021.86
Change OrderNo. 2 $ 76,360.00
Balancing Change Order $ 24.9s2.72
Actual Construction Cost $ 542,96s.58
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RESOLUTION NO.24.39

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF Q STREET AI\D 7TH STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF'COMPLETION WITH FRESNO

COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE F'INAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION MONIES TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC.

WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh advertised the Project on January 3,2024; and WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh received and publicly opened bids on January 25,2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council awarded a contract to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $356,631.00 on February 5,2024; and
WHEREAS, three change orders were issued during the course of the Project, increasing the contract price by $186,334.58, for a total contract amount of $542,965.58; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department and City Engineer have completed a final inspection of the Project and recommend final acceptance; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the final acceptance of the Project by the City Council, the City Clerk will record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County and the City Manager will release the retention monies due the Contractor 35 days after the recording date.

NOW, THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, California, resolves as follows:
l. Adopts a Resolution to accept the Q Street and 7ft Street Waterline Replacement project as complete

2. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with Fresno County

3. Authorizes the City to make final payment of retention monies to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. 35 days after the recording date.

The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 15th day of July 2024,by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED: ATTEST:

Elsa Lopez, Mayor Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:

I, hereby carti{i/ that the forgoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City of Firebaugh this I 5m day ofJuly 2024.

Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Firebaugh Page I ofl
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

City Clerk
City of Firebaugh
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

City of Firebaugh
1 133 "P" Street
Firebaugh, CA93622

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

1. That the interest ofestate stated in paragraph 3 below in the real property hereinafter described is owned by the following:

NAME STREET AND NO. CITY STATE
Citv of Firebaueh 1 1 33 "P" Street Firehauph CA
(if more than one owner of the interest stated, the name and address of each must be inserted)

2. That the full name and address of the owner of said interest or estate, if there is only one owner, and the full names and addresses of all the co-owners who own said interest or estate as joint tenants, as tenants in common or otherwise, if there is more than one owner, are set forth in the preceding paragraph.

3. That the nature of the title of said owner, or if more than one, then of said owner and co-owner is: In Fee.

4. That on the 15fr day of June, 2024 awork of improvement on the real property hereinafter described was completed.

5. That the name of the original contractor, if any for such work of improvement was:

United Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert "No Contractor")

6. That the real property herein referred to is situated in the City of Firebaugh, County of Fresno, State of California, and is described as follows:

The major work consisted of fumishing and installing 6-inch waterline, transferring water services, transferring 2 fire hydrant assemblies and pulverizing and repaving of asphalt concrete on Q Street and 7h Street in the City of Firebaugh.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

July 15,2024
Date Signature ofOwner
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
Citv of Firebaush
Print Name

VERIFICATION
I understand, state:

I am the person who signed the foregoing notice. I have read the above notice and know its contents, and the facts stated therein are true of my own knowledge.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Califomia that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed at Firebaugh, Califomia
This I 5fr day of July, 2024.

City of Firebaugh
Owner
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
City of Firebaugh
By:

PROVOST& PRITCHARD

CONSULTING GROUP
455 iA.i Fir Ave . Clovis, CA 93611 . (559) 449-2700
!vwu./.provosta ndpritchard.com
March25,2024
Ben Gallegos
City of Firebaugh
1L33 P. Street
Firebaugh, CA93622
Subject: Engineering and Construction Support Services, HUD Tank Replacement Project, Firebaugh, California
Dear Ben Gallegos
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide engineering and construction management services for the subject project. This proposal discusses our understanding of the project, recommends a scope of services together with associated fees, deliverables, and approximate schedules, sets forth our assumptions and discusses other services that may be of interest as the project proceeds.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The Las Deltas Mutual Water Company (Community) is located about three miles south of the City of Firebaugh (City). The Community purchases potable water on a wholesale basis from the City. Currently the City provides water to the existing City-owned, 500,000-gallon, water storage tank (colloquially referred to as the HUD Tank). The HUD tank is understood to have exceeded its useful life and needs to be replaced.

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (Provost & Pritchard) is completing the design for the HUD Tank Replacement Project and understands that the City will need a consultant to provide engineering services during bidding and construction, construction staking, and construction management services for the HUD tank replacement project.

The City has secured funding through two programs: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board, Clean Up and Abatement (CAA) program for construction of the new HUD Tank and the costs associated with the following services were included in the funding agreement. The Task numbers correlate to those in the funding agreement for ease of coordination.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our proposed scope of work for this proposal is segregated into several phases, as described TASK 1: GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT SUPPORT
Prepare reimbursement claims, in accordance with the requirements of ARPA and CAA, on behalf of the City. Twelve (12) claims are anticipated. Each claim will be prepared in advance of the City Council meeting for review, approval, and signature at the City Council meeting, The City will be responsible for submitting reimbursement claims to the appropriate agencies. a
G:\Self Help Enterprises-1875U87520003-Las Deltas Water syst lmpr\000 Project Management\001 Proposal\20240306 CM Proposal.docx Eilgirreer:r-rg. Slructurol . Geoslruciurcl . Sur'/ey!'rg. Plorrn;rrg . En,rirc:rrler:lol . GlS. ConsiruciioilServices. Hydi'ogeology. Corrsuitirrg Clovis.Visolio.Sokersfielci .il/odesio.losBonos.Chico.iccrceienic.Sonoro.SonLuisCbispc.Boise. lD City of Firebaugh
Engineering and Construction Management Services HUD Tank Replacement Project Job No.: 1875-20-003
March25,2024

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. Prepare quarterly reports on behalf of the City, in accordance with the requirements of ARPA and CAA. Four (4) quarterly reports are anticipated. Each report will be prepared in advance of the next City Council meeting for review and approval.
r Prepare project completion report, in accordance with the requirements of ARPA and CAA. The project completion report will be prepared along with the last reimbursement claim for review, approval and signature at the board meeting. One (1) set of closeout documents are included. o P&P will coordinate with a labor compliance contractor to help facilitate labor compliance efforts.

Eight months of construction are anticipated; additional months of labor compliance will require a contract amendment. The City will be responsible for contracting with a labor compliance contractor and those costs are not included in this proposal.

TASK 2: BIDDING PHASE SERVICES
P&P will conduct the bidding process and provide services throughout and in support of the bidding process.

Bidding support for the construction project is included with this scope of work to align with the scope of the Task 5 below. Services included in this phase include:
r Preparing notice to bidders, advertise in the Fresno Bee (2 notices included), and send bid documents to two builder exchanges.
o Prepare electronic bid documents available to bidders, upon request, at the P&P offices in Clovis and maintain plan holders list. No hard copy bid documents will be produced as part of this scope. . Coordinate and conduct a pre-bid meeting at the project site. e Review Requests for lnformation (RFls) from prospective bidders during the bid period and prepare responses.
r Prepare and distribute addendum to plan holders, if necessary, to address RFls (up to three addenda included).
r Conduct bid opening at the P&P Clovis office, review and evaluate bid proposals, prepare canvass of bids, and recommend lowest responsible bidder to the City for award of contract.

TASK 3: CONSTRUCTION
No scope of work for P&P is included under this task for this proposal.

TASK 4: CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
P&P will provide resident engineering support during construction of the project. P&P will assign a resident engineer to the project who will provide the following services:
r Prepare conformed contract documents
r Coordinate and conduct a pre-construction meeting at the project site r Review Contractor submittals (up to 20 submittals anticipated) . Reponses to Contractor requests for information (RFls [up to 5 RFls anticipated]) o Provide Contractor with at least two vertical benchmarks at the HUD Tank site. r Provide one (1) set of offset stakes at critical location of key facilities shown on the construction documents (tank, pumps, electrical, and piping).
o Review daily reports from Construction Manager (CM)
r Conduct up to two site visits during construction
r Construction staking
r Prepare record drawings from Contractor's field notes and documentation DELIVERABLES:
r PDF of Submittal responses and RFI responses and exhibits, as needed G:\Self Help Enterprises-1875\187520003-Las Deltas Water Syst lmpr\OOO Project Management\001 Proposal\20240306 CM Proposal.docx city of Firebaugh
Engineering and Construction Management Services HUD Tank Replacement Project Job No.: 1875-20-003
Match 25,2024

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TASK 5: CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION SERVICES
P&P will provide construction observation support during construction of the project. P&P will utilize a proprietary construction management software to manage, track, and disseminate construction related documentation. Project related documents will be accessible via the website. The City, funding agencies, and the selected contractor will be given access to the construction management web site to access reports, photos, and other relevant documents related to the project. o Construction observation will be conducted 2-3 days per week (up to 6 hours per day), as budget allows, to check that work conforms to the contract documents and installed per manufacturers recommendations. lt is assumed construction will take up to eight months. o Coordinate testing (water quality, tank welding, and soil compaction) for the project, review test reports and make recommendations as necessary; P&P staff will not conduct testing and the City will contract directly with testing agencies. Costs for testing are not included in this proposal. o Develop and maintain correspondence logs
e Review and make recommendations on change order requests from Contractor r Maintain change order log reflecting the status of changes and total costs of changes r Develop and maintain request for information log. Coordinate and track responses with resident engineer.
r Review monthly payment requests for completeness and accuracy lien releases are in order and make recommendations for payment (up to 8 payment requests are included) o Monitor construction schedule provided by Contractor
o Prepare, coordinate, and monitor punch list
e Coordinate and receive close out items for inclusion in final reporting to the funding agencies r Prepare record drawings from Contractor's field notes and documentation DETIVFRABLES:
r Punch list, electronic copy and hard copy of record drawings

PROFESSIONAT FEES
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group will perform the services in this task on a time and materials basis, in accordance with our Standard Fee Schedule ln effect at the time services are rendered. For budgeting purposes, our preliminary estimate is that over the next 12 months, our fees will be as shown in the table below. The line items shown below are estimates and are not intended to limit billings for any given phase.

Required phase effort may vary up or down from the line-item estimates shown, however total billings will not exceed the total shown without additional authorization.

These fees will be invoiced monthly as they are accrued. Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced in addition to professional fees and are included in the estimated ranges above. lf it appears we will need to exceed the estimated fees, we will notify you in writing before we do so and will provide a revised estimate. lf the scope changes materially from that described above, as a result of any agency's decision or because of design changes requested by the Owner, we will prepare a revised estimate of our fees for your approval before we proceed.

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PHASE ESTIMATED FEE
Task 1 - Grant Administration and Project Support $32,s30 Task 2 - Bidding Phase Services se,oo0
Task 4 - Construction Support Services S67,ooo
Task 5 - Construction Observation Services s361.,204
TotalEstimated Fee: s469,734
PROPOSED FEE. HUD TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT
City of Firebaugh
Engineering and Construction Management Services HUD Tank Replacement Project Job No.: 1875-20-003
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SCHEDUTE
Once we are authorized to proceed, we will work with the City to develop a mutually agreed upon schedule Water quality lab processing tlme is beyond our control.

ASSUMPTIONS
. Review Contractor submittals (up to 20 submittals anticipated) . Reponses to Contractor requests for information (RFls [up to 5 RFls anticipated]) r The City will contract with a labor compliance contractor to provide labor compliance services. r The City will be responsible for preparing the revised water system permit including the technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) package.
o Construction observation will be conducted 2-3 days per week (up to 6 hours per day), as budget allows, to check that work conforms to the contract documents and installed per manufacturers recommendations. It is assumed construction will take up to eight months. r Chlorination will not be required at the site
r No construction willencroach into Caltrans right-of-way and no permit from Caltrans will be required.
o The City attorney will provide legal services, including review of front-end specifications. o The City will pay for all permitting fees and laboratory analysis fees and provide results to Provost & Pritchard.
r Provost & Pritchard will provide contract administration and construction observation. The Clty will manage all funding agreement requirements not specifically stated within this proposal and will engage their attorney for review of all contracting documents. o The construction contract is estimated for a perlod of eight (8) months. Fees are estimated based on this assumed constructlon period.
o P&P will only stake facillties that are designed on the plans. r This proposal does not include focused surveys, handling of special status species, or documentation beyond what has been described in this scope of work.
o The owner will provide access to the site.

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ADDITIONAT SERVICES
The following services are not included in this proposal, however, these and others can be provided at additional cost, upon request.
. Topographic and Boundary Survey
. Appropriate environmental documentation (California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act)
r Pre-construction andlor Post-construction Biological Surveys r Nesting Bird Surveys in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) . Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) Training r Construction phases services such as: construction review, construction staking, contract management services, as-built survey.
r Preparation and processing of lndirect Source Rule application with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD).
. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in compliance with State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Construction General Permit
r Additional office or field services required due to any governmental agency changes in ordinances, codes, policies, procedures, or requirements after the date of this agreement. . Payment of all checking and inspection fees, zoning and annexation application fees, assessment fees, and all other fees, permits, title company charges, and all other similar charges not specifically covered by the terms of this agreement.
r The cost of restaking, in the event that any staking or record monuments are destroyed, damaged or disturbed by an act of God or parties other than Consultant. r Clarifications, adjustments, modifications and other changes due to field and other conditions that change by the time project construction occurs.
o The costs of all checking and inspection fees, zoning and annexation application fees, assessment fees, soils or geotechnical engineering fees, soils or geotechnical testing fees, aerial topography fees, and all otherfees, permits, bond premiums, applicable taxes on professionalservices, title company charges, blueprints and reproductions, and all other similar charges not specifically covered by the terms of this agreement.
r All of the costs of preparation, examination and filing of Record of Survey or Corner Record. r Extra work caused by delays beyond Consultant's reasonable control by reason of strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns or stoppages, accidents, acts of God, failure of Client to furnish timely information or approve or disapprove of Consultant's services or instruments of service promptly, orfaulty performance by Client or other contractors or governmental agencies. . Any extra work performed by Consultant due to changed field or other conditions which necessitate clarifications, modifications or other changes to the plans, specifications, estimates or other documents prepared by Consultant.
r Post-construction Biological Surveys, Focused Biological Surveys, Camera trapping, or Construction biological monitoring.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ln order to convey a clear understanding of our mutual responsibilities under this proposal, our standard Consultant Services Agreement is attached. Please sign both of these documents and mail or email a copy to our office. These documents will serve as our Notice to Proceed. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date above.

Sincerely Yours,
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
N icholas bson, RCE 84909 Heather Bashian, RCE 73075
Project Manager Director of Operations

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTED
By Ben Gallegos, City of Firebaugh City Manager
Signature
Printed Name
Title Date
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Client/Agency
Ben Gallesos
Ailenlion
Citv of Firebaush
Billto
1133 P Street
Billing Address
Firebaush, CA93622
City, Zip Code
HUD Tank Replacement Project
Projecl Tille

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

PROVOST& PRITC HARD

CONSULTING GROUP
455 W Fir Ave . Clovis, CA 93611 . (559) 449 2700
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Firebaugh, California
Locqlion
Pioject Manager: NDJ
Prepared bV: IEB

CONSU LTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Proposol No.
559-659-5905
Telephone
Fox
publicr,rrorks@ ci.firebaugh.ca. qs
Emoil
Engineering and Construction Support Services, HUD Tank Replacement Project, Firebaugh, California, see attached proposal, dated March 25,2024.

The provisions set forth below and on the following paragraphs l through 42 are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. ln signing, the Client acknowledges that they have read and approved all such terms and hires Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, lnc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, (Consultant) to perform the above described services.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Client and Consultant agree that the following terms and conditions shall be part of this agreement:
1,. ln providing services under this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same or similar locality. The consultant makes no warranty, express or implied, as to its professional services rendered under this Agreement.

2. Client acknowledges that Consultant is not responsible for the performance of work by third parties including, but not limited to, the construction contractor and its subcontractors.

3. Client agreesthat if Client requests services not specified in the scope of services described in this agreement, Client will pay for all such additional services as extra services, in accordance with Consultant's billing rates utilized for this contract.

DOCUMENTS

4. Client acknowledges that all reports, plans, specifications, field data and notes and other documents, including all documents on electronic media, prepared by Consultant (collectively Work Product) are instruments of service which shall remain the property of Consultant and may be used by Consultant without the consent of Client. Consultant shallretainallcommonlaw,statutorylawandotherrights,includingcopyrights. ConsultantgrantsClientaperpetual, royalty-free fully paid-up, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to copy, reproduce perform, dispose of, use and reuse the Work Product in connection with the Project, in whole or in part, and to authorize others to do so for the benefit of Client. Client acknowledges that its right to utilize Work Product pursuant to this agreement will continue irrgi:reeri'rg. S'iructurol . a;eosiruci!i'ol . Suo/eyir'tg. Plorririrrg. Er"ryi[onnreniO: . G:S. CorlilruciiorlSet'rices. Hyoaogeocg]/ ' Corlsulli'rg Clovis.Visclio.ts{lkersfieci .Nlodeilo.LosBalros.Chico.Socrornento.So'ror.c.SorlLuisOOispo'3oise,:D CitV oi Firebaugh
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only so long as Client is not in default, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement, and Client has performed all its obligations under this agreement.

5. Client agrees not to reuse Work Product, in whole or in part, for any project other than the project that is the subject of this agreement. Client further agrees to waive all claims against Consultant resulting in any way from any unauthorized changes or unauthorized reuse ofthe Work Product for any other project by anyone on Client's behalf.

Client agrees not to use or permit any other person to use versions of Work Product which are not final and which are not signed and stamped or sealed by Consultant. Client shall be responsible for any such use of non-final Work Product. Client hereby waives any claim for liability against Consultant for use of non-final Work Product. lf a reviewing agency requires that check prints be submitted with a stamp or seal, those shall not be considered flnal for purposes ofthis paragraph.

6. ln the event Client (1) makes, agrees to, authorizes, or permits changes in Work Product, or (2) makes, agrees to, authorizes, or permits construction of such unauthorized changes, which changes are not consented to in writing by Consultant, or (3) does not follow recommendations prepared by Consultant pursuant to this agreement, resulting in unauthorized changes to the project, Client acknowledges that the unauthorized changes and their effects are not the responsibility of Consultant. Client agrees to release Consultant from all liability arising from such unauthorized changes, and further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant, its officers, directors, employees and subconsultants from and against all claims, demands, damages or costs, including attorneys'fees, arising from such changes.
7 . U nder no circu mstances sha ll delivery of Work Prod uct for use by the Client be deemed a sale by the Consu ltant, a nd the Consultant makes no warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. ln no event shall the Consultant be liable for indirect or consequential damages as a result of the Client's unauthorized use or reuse of the Work Product.

8. The Client is aware that differences may exist between electronic files delivered and the printed hard-copy construction documents. ln the event of a conflict between the signed construction documents prepared by the Consultant and electronic files, the signed sealed hard-copy documents shall govern.

TIMITATIONS

9. Consultant makes no representations concerning soils or geological conditions unless specifically included in writing in this agreement, or by amendments to this agreement. lf Consultant recommends that Client retain the services of a Geotechnical Engineer and Client chooses to not do so, Consultant shall not be responsible for any liability that may arise out of the making of or failure to make soils or geological surveys, subsurface soils or geological tests, or general soils or geological testing.

10. Client acknowledges that, unless specifically stated to the contrary in the proposal's description of services to be provided, Consultant's scope of services for this project does not include any services related in any way to asbestos andf or hazardous or toxic materials. Should Consultant or any other party encounter such materials on the job site, or should it in any other way become known that such materials are present or may be present on the job site or any adjacent or nearby areas which may affect Consultant's services, Consultant may, at its option, suspend orterminate work on the project until such time as Client retains a qualified contractor to abate and/or remove the asbestos and/or hazardous or toxic materials and warrant that the job site is free from any hazard which may result from the existence of such materials.

INDEMNIFICATION
1L. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Consultant will indemnify and hold harmless, but shall have no duty to defend Client, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the "Client indemnities") from, for and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities, and penalties arislng out of or relating to the Project, but only to the extent caused by the negligent or other wrongful acts or omissions of Consultant, its subconsultants, or any person or entity for whose acts or omissions any of them are responsible, or by the failure of any such party to perform as required by this Agreement. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Client will indemnifiT and hold harmless, but shall have no duty to defend Consultant and its officers, directors, employees and agents from, for and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities and penalties arising out of or relating to the Project, but only to the extent caused by the negligent or other wrongful acts or omissions of Client or any person or entity for whose acts or omissions it is responsible, or by the failure of any such party to perform as required by \\ppeng.com\pzdata\clients\Self Help Enterprises-1875\187520003-Las Deltas Water Syst lmpr\000 Project Management\OO1 Proposal\20240321 CSA.docx Crty of Flrebaugh
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this Agreement. The obligations and rights of this Section are in addition to other obllgations and rights of indemnity provided under this Agreement or applicable law.

FINANCIAT

12. All fees and other charges due Consultant will be billed monthly and shall be due at the time of billing unless specified otherwise in this agreement. lf Client fails to pay Consultant within sixty (60) days after invoices are rendered, Consultant shall have the right in its sole discretion to consider such default in payment a material breach of this entire agreement, and, upon written notice, Consultant's duties, obligations and responsibilities under this agreement may be suspended or terminated for cause pursuant to Sections 26 through 3L. ln such event, Client shall prom ptly pay Consultant for all outsta nd ing fees a nd charges d ue Consu lta nt at the time of suspensio n or term ination including all costs and expenses incurred in the performance of services up to suspension or termination.

13. Consultant shall not be liable to Client for any costs or damages that may result from the termination or suspension of services under this agreement due to Client's failure to pay Consultant invoices in accordance with the terms of this paragraph. ln the event that Consultant agrees to resume terminated or suspended services after receiving full payment of all late invoices, Client agrees that time schedules and fees, as applicable, related to the services will be equitably adjusted to reflect any delays or additional costs caused by the termination or suspension of services. 1"4. ln all cases where the proposal calls for payment of a retainer, that payment shall be made by Client to Consultant prior to commencement of services under this agreement. Upon receipt of retainer payment, the Consultant shall commence services as provided for under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided for in the project proposal, such retainer shall be held by Consultant throughout the duration of the contract, and shall be applied to the final projectinvoice,andtoanyotheroutstandingAR,includinglatepaymentcharges,ontheproject. Anyamountofsaid retainer in excess of the final invoice and other outstanding AR shall be returned to the Client within 30 days of issuance of the final project invoice.

15. Client agrees that all billings from Consultant to Client will be considered correct and binding on Client unless Client, within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of such billing, notifies Consultant in writing of alleged inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors in billing. ln the event of a dispute over any billing or portion of billing, Client agrees to pay the undisputed portion of any billings in accordance with the payment terms set forth in Section L2.

16. Client agrees to pay a monthly late payment charge, which will be the lesser of one and one half percent (I-1/2%) per month or a monthly charge not to exceed the maximum legal rate, which will be applied to any unpaid balance commencing thirty (30) days after the date of the billing. Client acknowledges that payments applied first to unpaid late payment charges and then to unpaid balances of invoices.

17. lntheeventConsultant'sfeeschedulechangesduetoanyincreaseofcostssuchasthegrantingofwageincreases and/or other employee benefits to field or office employees or any taxes or fees imposed by local, state, or federal government on consultants' fees during the lifetime of this agreement, the new fee schedule shall apply to all subsequent work on time-and-materials contracts.

1.8. lf payment for Consultant's services is to be made on behalf of Client by a third party lender, Client agrees that Consultant shall not be required to indemnify the third party lender, in the form of an endorsement or otherwise, as a condition to receiving payment for services. Client agrees to reimburse Consultant for all collection agency fees, legal fees, court costs, reasonable consultant staff costs and other expenses paid or incurred by Consultant in the event that collection efforts become necessary to enforce payment of any unpaid billings due to Consultant in connection with the services provided in this agreement.

LIMITATION OF TIABILITY

19. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary the aggregate liability of the Consultant under this Agreement, whether for breach of contract, tort, strict liability or any other legal theory will not exceed the total amount of Consultant's compensation for performing services under this Agreement or 550,000, whichever is greater, however this limitation of Consultant's liability does not apply to third-party claims, or to the Client's reasonable attorneys'fees and expert witnesses'fees and litigation expenses arising out of or related to such thirdparty claims for which Consultant is liable. \\ppeng.com\pzdata\clients\Self Help Enterprises-1875\187520003-Las Deltas Water Syst lmpr\OOO Project Management\001 Proposal\20240321 CSA.docx CitV of Firebaugh
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DISPUTE RESOTUTION

20. ln an effort to resolve any conflicts or disputes that arise regarding performance under this agreement by either party, Client and Consultant agree that all such disputes shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, using a mutually agreed upon mediation services experienced in the resolution of construction disputes. Unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, such mediation shall be a pre-condition to the initiation of any litigation. The parties further agree to include a similar mediation provision in their agreements with other independent contractors and consultants retained for the project and require them to similarly agree to these dispute resolution procedures. This provision shall not be interpreted to restrict the right of either party to file an action in a court of law, in the County of Fresno, State of California, having appropriate jurisdiction or to preclude or limit the Consultant's right to record, perfect or to enforce any applicable lien or Stop Notice rights.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

21. lf the scope of services contained in this agreement does not include construction phase services for this project, Client agrees that such construction phase services will be provided by Cllent or by others. Client assumes all responsibility for interpretation of the contract documents and for construction observation and supervision and waives any claim against Consultant that may in any way be connected thereto. ln addition, Client agrees to indemnify and hold Consultant harmless from any loss, claim, or cost, including reasonable attorneys'fees and costs of defense, arising or resulting from the performance of such services by other persons or entities and from any and all claims arising from the modification, clarification, interpretation, adjustments or changes made to the contract documents to reflect changed field or other conditions, except for claims arising from the negligence or other wrongful acts of Consultant, its employees, its subconsultants, or any other person or entity for which Consultant is responsible.

22. Client agrees to include provisions in its contract with the construction contractor to the effect that in accordance with generally accepted construction practices, the construction contractor will be required to assume sole and complete responsibility for job site conditions during the course of construction of the project, including safety of all persons and property, and that this requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.

Neither the professional activities of Consultant nor the presence of Consultant or its employees or subconsultants at a construction site shall relieve the contractor and its subcontractors of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and applicable health or safety requirements of any regulatory agency or of state law.

23. Clientagreestorequireitscontractorandsubcontractorstoreviewtheplans,specificationsanddocumentsprepared by Consultant prior to the commencement of construction phase work. lf the contractor and/or subcontractors believe there are deficiencies, conflicts, errors, omissions, code violations, or other deficiencies in the plans, specifications and documents prepared by Consultant, contractors shall notify Client so those deficiencies may be corrected or otherwise addressed by Consultant prior to the commencement of construction phase work.

24. lf, during the construction phase of the project, Client discovers or becomes aware of changed field or other conditions which necessitate clarifications, modifications or other changes to the plans, specifications, estimates or other documents prepared by Consultant, Client agrees to notify Consultant and, at Client's option, retain Consultant to prepare the necessary changes or modifications before construction activities proceed. Further, Client agrees to require a provision in its construction contracts for the project which requires the contractor to promptly notify Client of any changed field or other conditions so that Client may in turn notify Consultant pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph.

25. lf, due to the Consultant's error, omission or negligence, a required item or component of the Project is omitted from the Consultant's construction documents, the Consultant shall not be responsible for paying the cost required to add such item or component to the extent that such item or component would have been required and included in the original construction documents. The Consultant will not be responsible for any cost or expense that enhances the value ofthe Project.

SUSPENSION AN D TERMINATION

26. lftheProjectortheConsultant'sservicesaresuspendedbytheClientformorethanthirty(30) consecutivecalendar days, the Consultant shall be compensated for all services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the receipt of notice of suspension. ln addition, upon resumption of services, the Client shall compensate the \\ppeng.com\pzdata\clients\Self Help Enterprises-1875U87520003-Las Deltas Water Syst lmpr\000 Project Management\001 Proposal\20240321 CSA.docx Crty of Fl.ebaugh
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Consultant for expenses incurred as a result of the suspension and resumption of its services, and the Consultant's schedule and fees for the remainder of the Project shall be equitably adjusted.

27. lf lhe Consultant's services are suspended for more than ninety (90) days, consecutive or in the aggregate, the Consultant may terminate this Agreement upon giving not less than five (5) calendar days'written notice to the Client.

28. lftheClientisinbreachofthepaymenttermsorotherwiseisinmaterial breachofthisAgreement,theConsultant may suspend performance of services upon five (5) calendar days' notice to the Client. The Consultant shall have no liability to the Client, and the Client agrees to make no claim for any delay or damage as a result of such suspension caused by any breach of this Agreement by the Client. Upon receipt of payment in full of all outstanding sums due from the Client, or curing of such other breach that caused the Consultant to suspend services, the Consultant shall resume services, and there shall be an equitable adjustment to the remaining project schedule and fees as a result of the suspension.

29. Client acknowledges Consultant has the right to complete all services included in this agreement. ln the event this agreement is terminated before the completion of all services, unless Consultant is responsible for such early termination, Client agrees to release Consultant from all liability for services not performed or completed by Consultant and from liability for any third-party reliance, use, interpretation or extrapolation of Consultant's work product. ln the event all or any portion of the services by Consultant are suspended, abandoned, or otherwise terminated, Client shall pay Consultant all fees and charges for services provided prior to termination, not to exceed the contract limits specified herein, if any. Client acknowledges if the project services are suspended and restarted, there will be additional charges due to suspension of the services which shall be paid for by Client as extra services pursuant to Section 26. Client acknowledges if project services are terminated for the convenience of Client, Consultant is entitled to reasonable termination costs and expenses, to be paid by Client as extra services pursuant to Section 3L.

30. The Client may terminate this Agreement for the Client's convenience and without cause upon giving the Consultant not less than seven (7) calendar days' written notice.

31. ln the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, Consultant shall invoice Client for all outstanding services and expenses reasonably incurred by the Consultant in connection with the orderly termination of this Agreement, including but not limited to demobilization, reassignment of personnel, associated overhead costs and all other expenses directly resulting from the termination. The Client shall within thirty (30) calendar days of termination pay the Consultant for all services rendered and all reimbursable costs incurred by the Consultant up to the date of termination, in accordance with the payment provisions of this Agreement.

OTHER

32. This agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Client and Consu ltant.

33. Thisagreementshall notbeassignedbyeitherClientorConsultantwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentoftheother.

34. Consultant's or Client's waiver of any term, condition or covenant shall not constitute the waiver of any other term, condition or covenant. Consultant's or Client's waiver of any breach of this agreement shall not constitute the waiver of any other breach ofthe Agreement.

35. ClientandConsultantagreethatifanytermorprovisionofthisAgreementisdeterminedtobeillegal,inconflictwith any law, void or otherwise unenforceable, and if the essential terms and provisions of this Agreement remain unaffected, then the validity of the remainingterms and provisions will not be affected and the offending provision will be given the fullest meaning and effect allowed by law.

36. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Client agrees and consents to the exclusivejurisdiction ofthe courts ofthe State ofCalifornia for all purposes regarding this Agreement and further agrees and consents that venue of any action brought hereunder shall be exclusively in the County of Fresno, State of California.

37. Withinthelimitsoftheapprovedscopeandfee,Consultantmayengagetheservicesofanysubconsultantswhen,in the Consultant's sole opinion, it is appropriate to do so. Such subconsultants may include testing laboratories, geotechnical engineers and other specialized consulting services deemed necessary by the Consultant to carry out the scope ofthe Consultant's services.
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38. Consultant shall be entitled to immediately, and without notice, suspend the performance of any and all of its obligations pursuant to this agreement if Client files a voluntary petition seeking relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code or ifthere is an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against Client in the United States Bankruptcy Court, and that petition is not dismissed within fifteen (15) days of its filing. Any suspension of services made pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall continue until such time as this agreement has been fully and properly assumed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in compliance with final order or judgment issued by the Bankruptcy Court.

39. This agreement shall not be construed to alter, affect or waive any design professional's lien, mechanic's lien or stop notice right, which Consultant may have for the performance of services pursuant to this agreement. Client agrees to provide to Consultant the current name and address ofthe record owner ofthe property upon which the project is to be located. Client also agrees to provide Consultant with the name and address of any and all lenders who may loan money on the project and who are entitled to receive a preliminary notice.

40. Consultantshall notbeliablefordamagesresultingfromtheactionsorinactionsofgovernmentalagenciesincluding, but not limited to, permit processing, environmental impact reports, dedications, general plans and amendments thereto, zoning matters, annexations or consolidations, use or conditional use permits, project or plan approvals, and building permits. Client agrees that it is the responsibility of Client to maintain in good standing all governmental approvals or permits and to timely apply for any necessary extensions thereof.

41. Consultant and Client each agree to waive consequential damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question arisingoutof orrelatingtothisAgreement. Thismutual waiverisapplicable,withoutlimitation,toall consequential damages due to either party's termination in accordance with paragraphs 26 through 31, except for termination expenses provided for in said paragraph 31. Client further agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall not be liable to Client for any special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever, whether caused by Consultant's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, breach of warranty or other cause or causes whatsoever, including but not limited to, loss of use of equipment or facility, and loss of profits or reven ue.

42. This Agreement is the entire Agreement between the Client and the Consultant. lt supersedes all prior communications, understandings and agreements, whether oral or written. Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Client and the Consultant.

Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, lnc.,
City of Firebaugh db P Consu Grou
Client/Agency
By
Ben Gallegos
By
Heather Bashian, RCE 73075
Name
City Manager
Name
Director of Operations
Title Tirle
3/2s/2024
Date Signed Date Signed
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STAFF REPORT
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DATE:

SUBJECT:

Mayor Elsa Lopez and Council Members
Pio Martin, Finance Director
July 15,2024
Monthly Staff Report
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I As of July l, rates for residential customers refuse increased from $29.04 to $30.10 and Seniors Rate $25.34 to 26.27 .
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insurance. The final budget was $56,000 less than originally proposed back on Match29, 2024.
are careful when accessing digital information by email, web sites or social media. Cyber threats come in many forms. Cyber thefts are always looking for ways to access agency information and hold it for ransom. The city does participate in KnowBe4, an online training program which combines security awareness and compliance training. If anyone receives an email from KnowBe4 please complete the training.

O TextMyGov - Text the city to find information and report issues. Text'oHi" to 559-296-7200.

Cunenily we have over 300 participants. We send out text messages to inform residents about road closures, water issues, community events, etc. Please sign up.

Firebaugh City CouncilJuly 15, 2024

Firebaugh City Council
July 15, 2024