MEETINGAGENDA
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Firebaugh
Location of Meeting:
Date/Time:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh,CA 93622
August 5, 2024/5:,30 p.m.
Mayor Elsa Lopez
Mayor Pro Temp Freddy Valdez
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 arrangements 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 office, during normal business hours.
PLEDGE OF'ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF'THE AGENDA
PR.ESENTATION
a Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation and recognize Alfredo Arambula.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person or persons wishing to address tlrc Citlt Cotutcil on an)) matter thot is not on the agenda may do so ot this lime. [ndividuals musl limit their comments to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Comments are informational only and the Council cannot take action at this ti,ne. All comments should be directed at the Maltor and not at individtnl Cottncilmembers or staffmembers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the calendar are considered routine and are acted upon by one motion unless any Council member requests separate action. Typical items include minutes, claims, adoption ofordinances previously introduced and discussed, execution ofagreements and other similar items.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The City Council reeular meetine on Julv 15. 2024.
2. RESOLUTION NO.24-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CONCERNING MEASTIRE C EXTENSION LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PT]RPOSE PASS-THROUGH AND PROGRAM FTJNDS ANNUAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2024.2025.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. THE CITY COT]NCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH'S CONSIDERATION OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION AND REVIEW OF ELIGIBLE ACTIVITES/PROJECTS.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves proceeding with application.
NEW BUSINESS
4. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS A POTENTIAL SOLARPROJECT.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves project.
5. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'F'IREBAUGH TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS RESOLUTION NO. 08-33 - ESTABLISHING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments, Information only
6. THE CITY COI.INCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE BUDGET.
Recommended Action: Council receives comments, Information only.
STAFF REPORTS - Written enclosed in agenda packet.
COTJNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY
CLOSED SESSION
7. Government Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION: City Manager
ANNOT]NCEMENT AFTNR CLOSED SESSION
ADJOLIRNMENT
Certification of postins the asenda
I declare under penalty of pe4'ury that I am employed by the City of Firebaugh and that I posted this agenda on the bulletin boards at City Hall, J August2,2024, at 5:00 m. futa Lozano Clerk.
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As the Mayor of the City of Firebaugh, I am pleased to recognize the support and activities of ''AW&EDO ABArt[tsUL,ffiOO
Vlthereas, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, a IS-year-old young male visitingfamily in our community was reported as a possible drowning victim in the San Joaquin River; and I{hereas, our local police and fire departments responded to the call and made every effirt to locate the victim, along with the assistance of medical crews, Cal Fire, Madera and Fresno County personnel; and
VVhereas, through this tragic time in the lives of the family, loved ones, and our community, including the hard work and dedication of the Emergency Responders; Alfredo Arambula, a local restaurant and taco truck owner, showed the sprint of giving and kindness; and Whereas, Mr. Arambula sent his taco truck to the San Joaquin River, location of the incident, to feed the family and emergency responders with no cost to them during this dfficult time: and THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED,I, Elsa Lopez, Mayor of the City of Firebaugh, on behalf of the Firebaugh City Council would like to express our appreciation and thank you for the generosity, and donation of your time andfood.
NOTII THEREFORE, LET IF BE RESOLI/ED, that on this day August 5't', the City of Firebaugh would like to recognize Mr. Arambulafor his outstanding kindness and compassion.
Sincerely,
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Elsa Lopez, Mayor of th{City o@ebaugh
MEETING MINUTES
The City CounciVSuccessor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No.24-07-15
Location of Meeting:
Date/Time:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ABSENT
Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh,CA 93622
July 15, 202415230 p.n.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Lopez at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Elsa Lopez
Council Mernber Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe P6rez
Mayor Pro-Temp Freddy Yaldez
OTHERS: City Attorney Nick Matoian; City Manager, Ben Gallegos, Deputy City Clerk, Rita Lozano; Finance Director, Pio Martin; Police Chief, Sal Raygoza; Public Works Director, Michael Molina; Battalion Chief, Hector Marin; Gouveia Engineering Rep., Roberto Orozco; Raquel Tabares, Wanda Breshears, Cristian Cruz & others.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jenkins led pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda with the Closed session - City Manager's Evuluation tabled until a full Council can be present by Council Member Perez, second by Council Member Renteria, motion passed by 4-0 vole.
PRESENTATION - The following items were cancelled due to an emergency! r Christina Gutierrez to provide a presentation regarding California Pesticide Reform (CPR). - Tabled . Mr. Sanjar Taromi, Business Development, Livestock Lead of Biofiltro, presentation of Worm Powered Wastewater Solution - Sanitary 2024.
o The Police Department did a demonstration of the city video camera system.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Cristain Cruz stated he would be filing a complqint because a family member of his was denied medical treatment by the Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF' ITI'.S - The Cifv Council resular nn.hrlv I.2024.
2. WARRANTREGIS TER - Period startins June I and on.Iune 30-2024.
June 2024 General Warrants #46054 - #46151 $ 896,046.41 Payroll Warrants #72286 -#72307 $ 231.132.54
TOTAL $ 1,127,178.95
Council Member Jenkins asked about check# 46134 to Gouveia Engineering Dunkle Park, why does the City payfor Gouveia Engineering and other engineer on certain projects. The City Manager replied, the city usually uses Provost & Pritchqrd or Krazan for the compaction of city projects, while Gouveia over sees the construction of projects to meet City Standards omong other aspects of the projects.
Motion to approve consent calendar by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; molion passed by 4-0 vote.
City Council Minutes
July 15,2024
PUBLIC HEARING
3. ORDINANCE NO. 24-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING F'OR A SPECIAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AND SUBMITTING F'OR
RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK APPOINTIVE - SECOND READING.
Public Hearing was open at 6:19 pm - no comment given - Close Public Hearing at 6:20 pm.
Motion to approve Ord No. 24-02 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 24-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CALLING F'OR A SPECIAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATING IT WITH A STATEWIDE ELECTION AND STIBMITTING FOR
RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE OUESTION OF WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER APPOINTIVE _ SECOND READING.
Public Hearing was open at 6:22 pm - no comment given - Close Public Hearing at 6:22 pm.
Motion lo approve Ord No. 24-03 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 24-35 - A RN,SOI,I]TTON OF'THE CTTY COIINCIT, OF'THE CITY f}E'I'TRERAI]GH 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. FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF'SAID CITY.
Motion to approve Res No. 24-35 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-36 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COI.]NCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-17 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5. 2024. LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE TRANSITIONING THE OFFICE OF' THE CITY CLERK FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.
Motion to approve Res No. 24-36 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 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 TRANSITIONING THtr OF'FICE OF'THE CITY TREASURER FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION.
Motion to approve Res No. 24-37 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION 24-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING THE FRESNO COUNTY REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
Motion to ctpprove Res No. 24-38 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Renterial motion passed by 4-0 vole.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 24-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF F'IREBAUGH ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF O STREET AND 7TH STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERI( TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH FRESNO
COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OF RETENTION
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Motion to approve Res No. 24-39 by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perez; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
City Council Minutes
Iuly 15,2024
10. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO APPROVE PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES RE: HUD TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE LAS DELTAS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY.
Motion to approve Provost & Pritchard Engineering agreement by Council Member Jenkins, second Council Member Perex; motion passed by 4-0 vote.
11. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSAL AI{D
CONSIDERATION OF A WATER/WASTEWATER RATE STUDY COMPLETED BY TUCKFIELD & ASSOCIATES.
Motion to approve Tuckfield & Associates to update the Financisl Plan of the rate study, estimated cost $21500 by Council Member Renteria, second Council Member Perez; motion psssed by 3-1 vote. Jenkins - No.
12. THE CITY COUNCIL F'THF], CITY OF'F'IRRRAIIGH TO DISCUSS TTS WATIIR.
Information item only, no direction or no uction taken.
STAFF REPORTS
Resource Fair.
questions regarding the school k-9, scheduled a meeting with Superintendent Mendiola, School Board Member Campa and City Manager, scheduled officer for training starting this Friday. - Miaheol Molina - staff made progress with moving the dogs to the old facility. The City Manager is waiting to receive the plans to proceed with the new dog facility. Water was turned off to Las Deltas Water District because of a water leak they had, but it's been fixed.
COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY
* Motion to enter closed session @ 7:14 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by a 4-0 vote.
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
* Motion to enter open session @ 8:15 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Perez, motion passes by a 4-0 vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER CLOSED SESSION: Nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
* Motion to adjourn @ 7:19 pm by Council Member Jenkins, second by Council Member Pere7,, motion passes by a 4-0 vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-40
A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH CONCERNING
MEASTJRE C EXTENSION LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE
PASS-THROUGH AIID PROGRAM FUNDS ANNUAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2024-2025 WHEREAS, The City of Firebaugh ("claimant") is an eligible claimant of funds for local transportatron purposes pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 142257; and WHEREAS, The Fresno County Transportation Authority (the "Authority") has adopted an Annual Resolution of Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, setting the percentages of collected retail transactions and use tax as the portion available to the City of local transportation purposes.
NOW THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
1. The City hereby submits its Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues (Measure C Extension) Certification and Claims for fiscal year 2024-2025.
2. The City hereby requests the release of funds to the City on a monthly basis as funds are received and in proportion to the adopted percentages for each program and sub-program, which are based on actual receipts.
3. The Council of the City hereby certifies
That Local Transportation Purpose Funds will not be used to substitute for property tax funds that the City has previously used for local transportation purposes; and (b) That the City has and will segregate property tax revenues from the City's other general funds revenues used to support local transportation purposes so that verification ofnon-substitution can be proved through audit; and
(c) That the City shall account for Local Transportation Purpose Funds received pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section142257 separately from all other funds. The City shall maintain current records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and shall separately record expenditures for each type of eligible purpose. The City shall make such records available to the Authority for inspection or audit at any time; and
(d) That the City shall complete the prior fiscal years reporting requirements and claims forms no later than November 15,2024. Reports not filed with the Authority by November 15,2024, will result in a stoppage of allocations until a completed report is filed for each program and sub-program.
4. The City understands that should financial or compliance audit reveal that the City violated any of the requirements set forth in paragraph 3(a), (b), or (C), of this resolution, the Fresno County Transportation Authority may seek to take immediate steps to resolve the violation in accordance with its adopted procedures.
5. The City hereby requests the Authority to allocate all funds that became available from the Local Transportation Purpose Funds to the City of Firebaugh for fiscal year 2024-2025, as identified in the attached claim forms and indicated below, in accordance with the adopted "Procedures for Administration of Funds for Local Transportation Purposes".
(a)
LocalTransportationSubProgramAllocation-FirebaughStreetMaintenanceCategory 1.09%of$16,795,597or$183,559 Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Firebaugh Flexible Funding Category 1.28% of $16,778,495 or $214,281 Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Firebaugh ADA Compliance Cateeory 1.09% of $587,794 or $6,425 The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 5ft day of August 2024,by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
Council Members
Council Members
Council Members
Council Members
Elsa Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rita Lozano, Deputy City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and Council Members of the City of F'irebaugh
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
August 5,2024
Consideration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and review of eligible activities/projects
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) review the program and available funding options and staff recommendations; 2) open the public hearing; 3) receive public comment regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and possible activities and projects to be considered for funding under the upcoming NOFA process; 4) close the public hearing; 5) discuss potential applications/recommendations; and 6) direct staff to prepare a CDBG application for Council consideration.
BACKGROT]ND:
The Community Development and Economic Development Allocations of the State CDBG program will be published in a "Notice of Funding Availability" (NOFA) each progtam year. Although the NOFA has not been released yet, staff are estimating that approximately $45 million will be made available statewide based on HCD guidance. Under the Community Development Allocation, eligible cities and counties will be allowed to apply for a maximum of $3,600,000 for up to three activities. The NOFA will again include an ooOver the Counter" (OTC) component for infrastructure, housing, and economic development, as well as a competitive component for planning and public service programs.
Eligible activities under the above allocations in the NOFA consist of the follow OTC categories: public improvements, public facilities, homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation, business assistance and microenterprise activities. The other options allowed under the competitive component are plaruring studies and public service programs. Eligible activities paid for with state CDBG funds must meet one or more of the three national objectives listed in CDBG federal statutes as follows: benefit to low-income households or persons; elimination of slums and blight; or meeting urgent community development need (a need from a state or federally declared disaster
Staff anticipates submitting an application under the 2024 NOFA. OTC activities are those that are funded on a first come first served basis and are not ranked by competitive criteria. The eligible activities under the 2024 CDBG NOFA may include the following up to the maximum of $3,600,000:
Public Service (maximum grant of $300,000), for one service. Examples include childcare, health care, recreation programs, fair housing counseling, drug and alcohol abuse counseling and testing, homeless services, food bank, senior services, and nutrition services benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
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a Planning and Technical Assistance (maximum grant of $250,000 for one study/plan). The product must show a connection to assisting with an eligible CDBG activity that, if implemented, meets a National Objective. Completed planning documents are submitted to the State at the time of completion. The grants may require a match; in the past a $5,000 cash match to be expended prior to expenditure of CDBG funds - the NOFA will outline this final amount. Examples include studies, analysis, data gathering, preparation of plans, and identification of action that will implement plans, NEPA and environmental plans.
Housinq Prosrams (maximum grant of $1,500,000 - OTC Activity):
of owner-occupied units.
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r Business Assistance or Assistance (maximum grant of $1,500,000 for either Business Assistance or Microenterprise Assistance - OTC Activity). Examples of Business Assistance include financing of working capltal, furniture, equipment, and property repairs/improvements. Examples of Microenterprise include business training, financing of working capital, furniture, equipment, and property repairs/improvements. a Public cture (maximum grant of $3,300,000 - OTC Activity). Provides funding for all construction, project implementation, design, federal compliance and overlay requirements, environmental and other soft costs related to the project. Projects may include water, sewer, storm drain, sidewalks, roadways, wells, water storage tanks and other public infrastructure systems.
Public Facilitv (maximum grant of S3,300,000 - OTC Activity). Provides funding for project equipment, construction of community/senior centers, homeless facilities, park and recreation facilities, fire stations, fire equipment, health facilities, and other public facilities that meet the national objective of the program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit ideas and input from the general public, discuss staff recommendations and provide direction to staff on potential programs to include in the CDBG applications (NOFA and Program Income).
The application may include the following:
Maximum Award: S3,600,000
Maximum Activities: 3
Public Service: Up to $300,000
Planning Grants: Up to $300,000
OTC Activities:Up to $3,300,000
Other grant requirements include:
. Activities should address serious health & safety needs . Activities should primarily benefit lower income households (defined as at or below 80% of the median income)
. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to complete the project within the grant term (36 months) . OTC projects and programs must be ready to bid or implement the program within 90 days of contract execution
. Single audit must be completed and submitted
. Housing Element must be up to date with HCD
o Sam.Gov registration must be active
Staff have reviewed projects/programs that meet the requirements of the CDBG program. Based on staff s internal discussion and initial outreach, it is recommended the City Council consider submittal of an application for up to $3,600,000 to include one OTC project and one public service competitive application which are further described below.
OTC Project - Maldonado Park Expansion - Funds would be used to complete the final phase of Maldonado Park which has been sought after for many years. The final phase would be used to develop the adjacent parcel to the existing park facility. Components to be constructed would include: a playground, basketball court, sports lighting, soccer field, pathways, landscaping and required infrastructure. It is estimated that this portion of work will require the full $3.3. million that is available for funding.
Public Service Application - Salvation Army Food Distribution and Hot Meal Program - This program is currently being funded with CDBG funds and is doing extremely well. Salvation Army utilizing the money to pay for the cost of food and personnel to operate the programs above. The hot meal program is well attended each week and the food box program averages 300 boxes per distribution. It is anticipated that $150-$200k would be requested for this program.
COST ANALYSIS:
The City's grant consultant for CDBG, Adams Ashby Group, will be preparing the application at a cost of S7,500. If the application is awarded, the funding by the grant will cover all costs associated with implementation of the grant.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are presented for Council consideration:
Approve staff s recommendations and direct staff to proceed with preparation of the application; Direct staff to proceed with the application process with a different proposed item(s); Direct staff not to prepare a CDBG grant application; or Provide other direction to staff.
PTJBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. The public hearing notice was posted in post in4-5placesonFriday, Jily26,2024.TheagendawaspostedinaccordancewiththeBrownAct.
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH
1133 "P" STREET
FIREBAUCH, CALIFORNIA 93622.25 47
(559) 659-2043
FAX (559) 659-3412
FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
July 30,2024
Sien, lnc.
1000 Pennsylvania #13
San Francisco, CA 941O7
City of Firebaugh
1133 "P" St.
Firebaugh, CA 93622
Subject: Letter of lntent for Firebaugh Clean Energy Complex Dear City of Firebaugh and Sien, lnc.,
This Letter of lntent ("LOl") is entered into by and between Sien, lnc., a California benefit corporation with its principal place of business at 1000 Pennsylvania#I3, San Francisco, CA 94106, hereinafter referred to as the "Developer," and the City of Firebaugh, a California city with its principal place of business at 1-1-33 "P" Firebaugh,CA,93622, hereinafter referred to as the "City" Bdckground:
The Developer intends to create and provide the Firebaugh Clean Energy Complex, a solar and battery energy storage project ("Project") located in Firebaugh, CA on two parcels with Assessor's Parcel Numbersof00706215Tand00802061T. TheCityistherightful landownerofthestatedparcels.
Purpose:
This LOI outlines the preliminary understanding between the Developer and the City to collaborate on the development of the Project.
Key Terms and lntentions:
Scope of Work: The City agrees to actively engage with the Developer in the development of the Project. The Developer will subsequently propose a contract encompassing the design, finance, build, operation and management ("Project Agreement") of the Project.
Project Timeline: Both parties intend to work diligently to complete the Project within an agreed-to timeline defined in the Development Contract.
Compensation: Compensation for the Developer's services will be negotiated in good faith and defined in the proposed Project Agreement. The Developer will commit to indemnify the City for all reasonable legalexpenditures incurred as a result of the work performed by Developer. 362525.L 112
Binding Agreement; This LOI signifies the intention of the parties to negotiate in good faith as to the terms identified herein, and as may be required to create a binding agreement for the completion of the Project. Notwithstanding the forgoing, this LOI does not create a binding contract against the City or Developer.
Exclusivity: This LOI does not grant exclusivity to either party, and both parties may explore other opportunities during the negotiation period.
Governing tow; This LOI shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Execution: This LOI is executed as of the date first written above City of Firebaugh
By:
Name: Benjamin Gallegos
Title: City Manager
Date:
Sien, lnc
By:
Name: Armin M. Garcia
Title: CTO
Date:
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH
ESTABLISHING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE
FOR THE SELECTION OF'THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a policy and procedure for appointing a member of the Council to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to adopl a policy that will be neutral and will rotate the offrces of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, automatically, every year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh as follows:
1. This policy and procedure will become effective as of January 1, 2009.
Begiruring at the first meeting of January in every calendar year, the office of Mayor shall automatically rotate.
2. Beginning at the first meeting of January, 2009, the office of Mayor shall automatically be filled, based on most seniority, measured by continuous tenure on the City Council.
3. As of the first meeting in January, 2009, Councilmembers will each be assigned a place in the rotation, with that Councilmember with most seniority measured by continuous tenure, becoming the Mayor, and each of the remaining 4 Councilmenrbers shall be assigned a number, 2 through 5, based on their seniority, measured by continuous tenure.
4. At the first meeting of January thereafter, in each successive year, the office of Mayor shall automatically rotate to the next successive Councilmember in the rotation.
5. Should any Councilmember decline to serve when it is his or her tum to serve, based on the rotation, then the office of Mayor shall automatically rotate to the next Councilmember, by number, in the rotation.
6. When a Councilmember's year of servi.ce as Mayor has been completed, that Councilmember shall be placed at the end of the rotation.
7. The office of the Mayor Pro Tem shall also be selected based on seniority, in accordance with the foregoing formula, and the Mayor Pro Tem as of the {irst meeting of January, 2009, shall be that Councilmen-rber assigned the number "2" ifl the rotation based on seniority. The Mayor Pro Tem shall automatically become Mayor foilowing completion of the Mayor's term of service, as outlined above, and the new Mayor Pro Tem shall become the Councilmember next in the rotation.
8. If the Mayor Pro Tem position becomes vacant at eny time during the year of service, the Councilmember next in the rotation, by number, shall filI the position and serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of the vacant term.
9. Completing the term of Mayor Pro Tem on behalf of another Councilmember, due to an unexpected vacancy, shall not be considered when determining seniority to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem in the proper and normal line of succession, nor preclude such Councilmember from serving as Mayor Pro Tem in his or her own right in the proper and normal line of succession.
The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Firebaugh held on the 21't day of July, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Fannon, Marquez, Sablan, Knight
NOES
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: DeFrancesco
APPROVED
Craig Kaight, yor
City of Firebaugh
ATTEST:
Lozano, City Clerk
City of
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor and Council Member
Ben Gallegos, City Manager
8/5/24
Meetinss Attended:
o Met with CenCal Builders to discuss Diaz Street project. o Met with a potential housing developer in Clovis. The project consists of 128 single family homes alongside Clyde Fannon.
o Community connectivity and downtown revitalization plan grant. o Met with a potential welding company wanting to set up shop in our city. o Las Deltas site visit. The visit was to go over the Las Deltas water system. o Met with Terry Ogle to discuss additional funding for the Highway 33 Beautification project o We also talked about future projects alongside highway 33 like Diaz and l3th Street. o Met with the City Manager and Police Chief of Mendota to discuss the dispatch services. o Met with Superintendent Roy Mendiola and Board President Fernando Campa to discuss the K9 and future projects around the school sites.
Information:
o The carnival is scheduled for September 26 - 29.
o Hourizon Nut hosted a Job Fair in the community center. The event was very well attended. o I want to thank Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria for hosting the resource fair. The event was well attended.
o I will be applying for Brownfields grant with the help of California Consulting.
City of Firebaugh Public Works Department
Staff Report
To:
From:
Ddte:
Mayor Elsa Lopez and City Council Members
Michoel Molina, Public Works Director
Aug 5,2024 - Council Meeting
Water- 'tostewater
The operation department has been working on the following
1. Day to day operations of treatment plants.
2. Repair check valve on booster pump at water site 2.
3. Continuing weed abatement at the sewer plant, lift stations and solar panels.
4. Discing percolation ponds
Streets
The Street Department has been working on the following:
1.. Assisting Avison with sidewalk on the Highway 33 Beautification project.
2. Painting center line on Clyde Fannon.
3. Re-painted speed bumps on Landucci and E. Cardella.
Parks
The Crew has been working on the following
1. 2.
3. Weed abatement around the parks and various areas around town Day to Day maintenance at all city parks.
Painted inside Dunkle Park restrooms.
Citv Proiects:
1,. lnstalling new exercise equipment along the walking trail near the community center.
2. Will begin Rehabbing Maldonado soccer field in August. The field will be shut down till the New Year.